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CNN Convention Cities Smackdown: Tampa vs. Charlotte

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CNN iReport
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You might remember the Tampa vs. Miami Cuban Sandwich smack-down. Now, it’s a showdown between national political convention host cities.

CNN iReport is sponsoring the “City Smack Down” between Tampa, host city of the Republican National Convention, and Charlotte, N.C., host city of the Democratic National Convention.

Individuals are encouraged to pick their “fave” city, Tampa or Charlotte, and send comments, photos and videos stating the reasons:

If you love Tampa, here’s your chance to stand up for your city! Tell us the very best thing about it, or the one or two reasons you like it better than any other. Make sure to include your most stunning Tampa photos to back up your claim. Show us why you can take on Charlotte any day!

Submissions will only be taken through May 21. The website states that the best stories, photos and travel tips could be featured in a CNN story.

As of lunchtime Monday, May 14, there were seven entries on Tampa’s site and nine on Charlotte’s.

Bobbie O’Brien has been a Reporter/Producer at WUSF since 1991. She reports on general news topics in Florida and the Tampa Bay region.
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