RNC's Impact On Tampa: Hopes Fulfilled Or Hopes Dashed? + Tampa's Gift To Sandwich Lovers: A Histor

Summary: <p>RNC'S IMPACT ON TAMPA: HOPES FULFILLED OR HOPES DASHED? : Tampa, Fla., officials hoped the Republican National Convention would pour money into the local economy and shine a rose-colored spotlight on their region. But many local business owners say they are not experiencing the predicted uptick in business. Some blame Hurricane Isaac for raining on Tampa's parade, other place the blame elsewhere. Kojo finds out what the RNC looks like from Tampa's perspective. </p><p>(23 min.) TAMPA'S GIFT TO SANDWICH LOVERS: A HISTORY OF "THE CUBAN": This spring, Tampa, Fla., bested Miami when it was voted the true home of the Cuban sandwich by readers of NPR's food blog "The Salt." The debate continues, however, over the sandwich's exact origins, and the proper mix of ham, pork, salami, Swiss cheese and mustard served on Cuban breads. We explore Tampa's culinary gifts, including — and beyond — the Cuban sandwich. (26 min.)</p>