PARKING IN TAMPA AT THE RIGHT HAND CORNER OF E. CASS STREET AND N. MORGAN ST.

PARKING IN TAMPA AT THE RIGHT HAND CORNER OF E. CASS STREET AND N. MORGAN ST.

(THEROS PARKING LOT)

Monday, March 14, 2011 brought to my attention a towing and parking lot situation that is a rip-off to Tampa residents and visitors that utilize these private lots.

My car was parked in the Theros Parking Lot located at the corner of Cass Street and Morgan Street across from the greyhound bus station. I went to my scheduled administrative matter at 11 am and when I returned at 3:15pm my car was missing.

I was informed by a colleague where to go and when I went to CIS location, sure enough my car was there.

I was told that my car was impounded for double parking in this practically empty parking lot. I had to pay $119 cash to retrieve my vehicle. Also, please note that you had to give them exact change or they will hold your car over or take the remainder of the funds. This means no credit card of the sort can be used.

For the record I DID NOT DOUBLE PARK. They showed me a photo of my right back tire being on the yellow line and so to them I doubled parked. Well, although I am an attorney and can take this to court, I have decided to help the public by sharing this legalized thievery.

If you must utilized downtown, DO NOT USE THIS PARKING LOT! If you must use this parking lot, please make sure you take a picture of your vehicle, how you are parked and the lot before you leave the location. It has come to my attention through my colleague that it is a constant practice of this parking lot. If you live in Tampa, please let the county commissioners and the city council members become aware of this. If this has happened to you before, please comment on this blog so that the respective politicians in Tampa, Florida can become aware of this and audit their records to see how many other citizens they have legally stolen from. Remember, take a picture when you park at THEROS PARKING LOT AT CASS STREET AND MORGAN STREET IN TAMPA, FLORIDA.

DO NOT LET $119 CASH HAPPEN TO YOU!