Several Li’l Abner residents not leaving despite eviction deadline passing

SWEETWATER, Fla. – Roger Sanchez says it’s tragic.

He is one of hundreds of residents at the once sprawling Li’l Abner mobile home community who are now in violation of their notice to evict.

The notice came shortly before Christmas last year.

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Property owner CREI Holdings is moving to clear the land for an affordable housing complex.

Sánchez says his three bedroom trailer is his life and the only place in town he is able to afford.

Residents who are defying the eviction order are likely not going to be forced to leave while their class action lawsuit remains pending.


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