Republican convention disappointing for Tampa merchants

Tuesday, August 28, 2012 | 7:45 p.m. CDT; updated 8:22 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, August 28, 2012

TAMPA, Fla. — Streets in the heart of downtown are eerily quiet, key intersections blocked off. Even the best restaurants are easy to get into without a reservation or much of a wait.

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