Despite the number of teachers working more than 50 hours each week increasing by 43 percent since 1990, our nations’ teachers are struggling to afford their own housing. Let’s make this really clear: More teachers than ever are working during the summer. More and more of our teachers are working more than 50 hours a […]
A recent study from Apartment List shows that it’s becoming less and less affordable to rent apartments. This is especially true in apartments in older buildings. Plus, proportionally, the share of rentals that are less than 10 years old is at a record low. The cost of rent has been increasing the quickest among older rentals. […]
Did you know that three recent concurrent studies showed that pet ownership offers significant advantages like better self-esteem, physical conditioning, health and happiness compared when compared to people without pets? It’s obvious that pets can help us overcome major life-stressors. But it’s more than just that. New research indicates that pet owners exercise more, feel […]
Tampa is a fantastic place to live for many reasons. One recent indication of my people are moving to Tampa is the city’s recent perfect MEI score from the Human Rights Campaign. Tampa earned a 100 on the Municipal Equality Index Scorecard. Tampa is one of the most inclusive cities in the nation in fact. […]
Yeah, Tampa was hit hard by the Great Recession, but in the last several years, our beautiful city has bounced back. More than that, we are now listed as the 13th best place to live in the country. Read more about why Tampa is one of the best places to live in the complimentary post […]
Competition is what brings about success in America. Some competitions can be fierce, but other ones can be friendly and exciting. Races are an excellent example of fun competitions, but one race in particular stands out as one of the most fun and challenging in all of North America. That is, Tampa Florida’s Great Inflatable […]
Fitness is an important part of staying healthy. Without it, muscles begin to weaken and will slowly become less firm, no matter how strong or healthy they were in the past. Normally, it’s difficult for those seeking to live a healthy lifestyle to find a good place to exercise. Thankfully for the people of the […]
Are you ready for Tampa Bay’s premier boating event? If you’re in the market for a new boat, you must head on out to the Tampa Bay Boat Show March 1st through March 3rd at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. This is the boating sales event of the year. It showcases boats from area dealers […]
If you want to check out the new Zephyrhills City Hall, but haven’t had a reason to stop in, you’re in luck! The city is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony and an open house at the end of this month. So, join your neighbors and city officials at the open house and quench your curiosity! It […]
This week, a pair of towers was unveiled in downtown Tampa. The 19-story and 20-story office towers are the first office buildings of their magnitude in decades! Before long, another 180,000 square feet of loft-style offices, soon to be named “Sparkman Wharf” will also be coming on the market. In all, about a million square […]
