The City of Tampa wants to make sure you’re aware of emergency alerts in Tampa no matter where you are. It uses the emergency alert system Alter Tampa. Alert Tampa lets you get updates when emergencies threaten our city or even your own neighborhood. You can opt-in or out of certain alerts. Available alerts include […]
Want to have a say in the future of Tampa’s transportation system? It’s time to take the “It’s Time Tampa Transportation Survey.” The survey features questions about three very different transportation and growth scenarios. Which direction do you want Tampa to take its transportation system? The results of the survey will allow the three Metropolitan […]
The St. Petersburg Mediterranean Revival-style property that was the former YMCA building is expected to finally see a new development. The current owner of the 116 Fifth Street S has planned an eight-story tower with a rooftop bar on the property behind the former YMCA. This new building would have 39 rooms. Plus, the historic building […]
We all know that Florida still has some incredibly small homes left from snowbirds and retirees during the 1920s and the mid 1950s. The Multiple Listing Service regularly shows dozens of homes for sale in Hillsborough and homes for sale in Pinellas counties under 700 square feet. That’s not what we mean when we’re talking […]
Did you know that a 25-story mixed-used tower is planned near the Sundial shopping and entertainment complex in downtown St. Petersburg? This would be one of the tallest buildings in Pinellas County! It would even exceed the height limits of the Albert Whitted Airport horizontal zone! It would be so tall that developers would need […]
Have you heard of Florida’s Hope Scholarship program? It’s a cool program that helps fund scholarships for students who are victims of bullying or physical attacks in school. The program started this year. The scholarships will begin being awarded for the 2018-2019 school year. It is funded in a unique way. It allows people who […]
Right now is a better time to buy a house in Hillsborough County than we’ve seen in awhile. It didn’t look so good for buyers, as you probably know. While it’s still very much a seller’s market due to low inventory, the previously skyrocketing prices have finally leveled out a bit for Hillsborough County home […]
Have you heard of the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program and how you can be a part of funding it and earn tax credits? It’s a new program that lets taxpayers get dollar-for-dollar credit against specific Florida taxes if they make donations to eligible nonprofit scholarship-funding organizations. Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program In order to receive […]
Do you own a business? Maybe you own dog grooming studio, are an accountant, or run a tattoo shop. It doesn’t matter. If you pay rent for your commercial space, we have cool news for you! Did you know that a new program went into effect on July 1, 2018 letting tenants of commercial rental […]
Looking for a fun activity for the kids? Check out the Tampa Bay Youth Sports Expo. It will feature awesome interactive skills zones, live demonstrations and other activities. It’s sure to be a lot of fun. Plus, with parents, coaches and sports administrators coming together, the kids can get back into the swing of things. […]
