NBC Miami: “Video shows the forceful arrest of a 61-year-old woman who was protesting a controversial demolition of a Sweetwater mobile home park.
The demolition at Li’l Abner Mobile Home Park, which includes 900 mobile homes, began Wednesday. There are plans to close the park and develop a new community with affordable and workforce housing and a school.
Tenants have until May 2025 to find a new home, but they said the demolition while they’re still trying figure out where to go only causes further stress and concern.
Residents expressed their frustrations Wednesday night by protesting outside the mobile home park and Sweetwater Police, including Yaima Suarez….
Winker said he doesn’t believe the owner is doing things the right way.
“I think we’re going to find, in my opinion, a law has not been followed,” Winker said.
The park will close permanently May 19, 2025. The park’s owner said they will help tenants relocate and provide financial assistance, including up to $14,000 for anyone who leaves by Jan. 31.”