Source: St. Petersburg Times

http://www.sptimes.com/2004/04/04/Northoftampa/New_age_spiritual_cen.shtml

On April 4, 2004 the St. Petersburg Times reported, "[T]he dispute homeowners Dale and Caroline Roberts have with the owner of Soul Mirror Worship Center has led to a breakdown in communication between the next-door neighbors on Bearss Avenue...The Roberts family mounted the most vocal opposition to Jones' plans to operate a metaphysical center and gift shop at 2025 W Bearss Ave. Jones recently was granted a permit that will allow her to legally run her business at that location as a church. The Robertses did say they are somewhat uncomfortable with the idea of tarot card readings and other new age religious practices occurring next door. But their primary concern, they say, is to fight against commercial activity in the pastoral hamlet that has been their home for 31 years. 'I just wasn't aware of the law that you could start a church in a residential neighborhood,' said Dale Roberts. 'If it's a legitimate church, that's okay. But I worry about some of the activities. It's hard not to wonder. Maybe it's because I don't understand their religion. It's difficult when you don't understand certain things.' Hillsborough County's zoning laws allow churches to locate in residential neighborhoods. The Soul Mirror Worship Center is a hodgepodge of religions, according to Jones. The spiritual teachers who counsel there use aspects of Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism and pagan beliefs to help people explore their spirituality."