Protesters leasing private land to escape city's restrictions

At “Romneyville” in downtown Tampa, the Rev. Gregory Lockett says he represents protesters who rented the property as a base for the RNC. “We’re not leaving,” said Lockett, an activist with the Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign.

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During the past few weeks, 10 pink tents have risen behind an Army Navy surplus store in downtown Tampa.

The occupants include the homeless and those who want to protest the Republican National Convention in August. They signed a contract with the business owner to lease the property on Tampa Street for four months. They call themselves "Romneyville."

It's one of several examples of RNC protesters in Tampa and St. Petersburg using private property as the staging ground for activities during the upcoming convention.