Downtown, and elsewhere, as well as annexation opportunities, especially along the I-85 corridor, that's been very powerful for the city's revenue base.

We've seen tremendous growth in hospitality. That's a reflection that people in this area like to eat out.

If you're interested in real estate -- if you want to speculate a little -- invest along the I-5 corridor. You can't go wrong.

New Tampa, especially the Bruce B. Downs, I-75 corridor, is really hot in terms of commercial development. There's a very strong demand for hotels [that] we hope this 160-unit project will be able to satisfy.

The drug trafficking through Cuba, especially by sea, has been controlled. The traffickers have gone elsewhere.

Laura Lee and I wanted to participate in the restoration of downtown in some way, so we looked at opportunities, coupled with our love for art. We call it a museum/ hotel, because we're not just using art to decorate; it's truly a museum. It will be free to the public.