WILTON MANORS , FL – Less than 24 hours after they began their “Occupy Fort Lauderdale” protest, about 12 people were told via email that they had to leave. Paul Hyman, executive director of the Pride Centre, which owns Equality Park, located at 2040 N. Dixie Highway, explained in the email that there were insurance concerns. The concerns prompted him to pull back the offer that he had extended on Monday after the group were forced out of Bubier Park.

Hyman said, “The work of the Occupy movement, and that of Occupy Fort Lauderdale, is highly consistent with our mission.” He continued, “Over time, we would be happy to support the group in other ways.”

The protestors were due to meet Tuesday to decide where to take the protest next, according to media coordinator, Maria Garcia.