http://community.abcactionnews.com/blogs/flashpoint/archive/2007/12/18/2299352.aspx By Brendan McLaughlin Living on the inner fringe of downtown Tampa gives one a close-up view of a very confused city. Unfortunately, that closer view doesn't make the situation much clearer. Gleaming condo towers continue to go up in defiance of theen-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60217.2664)http://community.abcactionnews.com/blogs/flashpoint/archive/2007/12/18/2299352.aspx#2345198Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:00:56 GMT6f915275-4c2a-4921-9826-978bc6a75c21:2345198GKRI agree with your comments. <br> <br>Sadly, Tampa is unconsciously being held back by our so-called leaders who are too lazy, ignorant or greedy to foster positive change. &nbsp; <br> <br>For example, the rejuvenation of Tampa Heights has largely been hindered by all of the good ol' boys from South Tampa buying up the old houses, boarding them up, and &quot;waiting for the investment boom to begin&quot;. &nbsp; <br> <br>We need real change and now, not more cheerleaders, smoking mirrors, shell games, and platitudes.