The ride promoted both as the â€œ99 Percentâ€ and â€œKeeping it Realâ€ tour of Tampa offered a narrated view of economically depressed areas not promoted on travel brochures.

“Instead of investing money in storefronts or new businesses, the city builds a police station,” activist Life Malcom Turner and tour leader said. “We’re already the most policed area in the city. If more policing was the answer, we wouldn’t have this problem.” Credit: Daniel Veintimilla

Life Malcolm Turner speaks to a group of journalists at the TPD precinct on 22nd Street. Credit: Daniel Veintimilla

A tour of “The Other Side of Tampa” Credit: Daniel Veintimilla

Activist and tour leader Connie Burton emphasized a need for economic stimulus in Tampa’s depressed neighborhoods. Credit: Daniel Veintimilla

One entrepreneur has been selling clothes on North Boulevard and Columbus Avenue for the past two decades. Credit: Daniel Veintimilla

The Occupy Tampa outpost in West Tampa. Credit: Daniel Veintimilla

The tour van stopped at the Main Street Choice store. Outside the entrance, owner Jeff Hilaire talked about his bustling Friday night events with comedians, poets, singers and freestyle rappers. Hilaire said the city shut down his event during the week of the RNC, citing the speakers outside as a disturbance. Credit: Daniel Veintimilla

At Robles Park, the city has effectively put a stop to kickball games on Sundays. The recreants would have to pay $168 each week to play on the property, and No Parking on Sundays signs were implemented on the right-of-way near the diamond. Credit: Daniel Veintimilla

Ed Ross, founder of Community Stepping Stones, a non-profit that helps youth acquire critical thinking skills through involvement in the arts. Credit: Daniel Veintimilla

Sulphur Springs resident Yolanda Edmund spoke to reporters outside Community Stepping Stones. “Every so often, city officials and politicians visit the area,” she said. “But they don’t do anything after they get here.” Credit: Daniel Veintimilla

Members of the Poor People Economic Human Rights Campaign protest at a house turned over to a homeless couple on Branch Avenue and North Street. Credit: Daniel Veintimilla

Activist Vermin Supreme participated in the anti-foreclosure rally. Credit: Daniel Veintimilla

Green Party VP candidate Cheri Honkala spearheaded the efforts to turn over an abandoned house in Seminole Heights. Credit: Daniel Veintimilla

Ronmneyville newcomers from Colorado. Credit: Daniel Veintimilla

A minor standoff between Sheriff officers and Romneyville campers took place at the end of the media tour. Credit: Daniel Veintimilla

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