TAMPA, Fla. — Vice President Mike Pence will now be attending a re-election rally for President Trump next week at a new location after the original venue canceled.
- Trump re-election rally held at new venue at Venetian Events Center
- Original venue at Valencia Lakes Community canceled event
- Residents had concerns over public event in a private community
- VP Mike Pence to attend rally in Tampa, then head to Orlando
The 'Keep America Great' rally was originally supposed to be held at the Valencia Lakes Community in Wimauma. However, the event was canceled after residents brought up concerns about a public event being held in a private community.
"This is supposed to be a somewhat secure community and that's why all of us live here and that's why we pay such high fees," said resident Alvin Cubano.
They said the community sits along U.S. 301 and they fear that if the roads are closed for the Vice President's visit people won't be able to come and go easily.
"This is a senior living community," Cubano explained. "People have health emergencies and doctor's appointments. I guess all of those on the 16th will have to be canceled because we will be stuck in our houses."
They also said the clubhouse isn't designed for a large-scale event and that parking on the property is limited.
Finally, they said residents were never polled or asked about hosting the rally.
"I think it's about the safety and security of our community and what we pay for, so we should have at least been consulted," said resident Floyd Green.
Now the event will be held at the Venetian Events Center, located at 9724 Cross Creek Blvd. in Tampa, on January 16 at 1:30 p.m.
After the event, Pence will travel to Kissimmee to attend a Latinos for Trump event at 6 p.m.