Tomorrow local hispanics from all over SW FLorida plan to march in protest of the new immigration bill going through Congress.  The bill is hung up now on technicalities but is expected to be voted on after the Easter break.  Hispanics are a large part of our economy and their presence matters a great deal in SW Florida.

Here are details on the parade route.  Police are planning on opposition to the march.  Read News Press Story on Opposition.  The immigration march has been heavily publicized.

Many local Hispanic businesses are actually shutting down for the day.  The impact from such a shutdown is yet to be known.