Politics & Government
5-Day Rally To Start May 23 in Downtown Tampa
An Occupy Tampa rally is scheduled to start a five-day run at the front of the Bank of America building on North Tampa Street. A rally in December led to the arrest of 29 people, including some from the Greater Brandon area.
A group of Occupy Tampa protestors plan to hold a five-day rally in downtown Tampa starting today, May 23.
A reminder of the event has been posted on Facebook:
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“It's time to remind the City of Tampa that we are still here, and we are not going anywhere! Let's dedicate these 5 days to staying 24/7 and fly signs, go on marches, and remain seen on the busiest road in town, Ashley Drive! This is not illegal so no need to fear arrest,” wrote organizer Tim Sommers, of the "5 day protest at Curtis Hixon Sidewalk."
Occupy Tampa moved from downtown to a private lot — owned by strip club king Joe Redner — in West Tampa in December.
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- Related Coverage, Greater Brandon Residents Among 29 Arrested at Occupy Tampa Protest
The group plans to meet 8 a.m. May 23, in front of the Bank of America building on North Tampa Street. The rally will continue until 10 a.m. May 28, according to the event Facebook page.
The group plans to sleep either on the sidewalk in front of the Bank of America building or on the sidewalk in front of .
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