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 […]
Looking to save money on back to school clothing this season? Join the community for a Back to School Swap. You don’t have to swap to shop. In other words, you aren’t obligated to donate clothing in order to participate in the Back to School Swap. If you do have gently used clothing, shoes and […]
The Brazilian pepper, cogon grass, Caesar weed, and air potato are all invasive plants that destroy native plants’ chances of thriving in Hillsborough County. These are the top invasive plants in Hillsborough County and the target of area conversationalists. Hillsborough County Conservation and Environmental Lands Management monitors the county to find these invasive plants. They […]
When people hear the term “four-point inspection,” they often make the association of “four stars,” and conclude it’s a superior inspection to all other inspections. Really though, the term “four-point” has nothing to do with the quality of an inspection. It’s only referring to the number of elements that are checked during the inspection. A […]
If you want to make sure to sell your Tampa Bay home quickly, we have a few pointers. To start, home staging really does help. It does influence how quickly your home is sold. Plus, it helps bring you the most money. Here are a few tips that we’ve found help sell Tampa Bay homes […]
If you’re having renovations or repairs done to your home, you may need a contractor. Don’t hire just any contractor though, as construction fraud run rampant. Always verify the contractor’s license to make sure they are in good standing with a Certificate of Competency and a license. In order to check a contractor’s license in […]
Two species of maple trees actually grow well in Florida. Many Northerners relocate to the Sunshine State and miss their sugar maple trees. The next best options: the native red maple (Acer rubrum) and the Florida maple (Acer saccharum subsp. floridanum). The native red maple loves growing in wet areas. They offer vibrant red fall […]
For the best kept hedges, you need a professional landscape contractor or multiple tools. Electric sheers are the number one tool for beautiful hedges. You’ll want to start at the bottom and shape hedges so that they are at least slightly narrower towards the top. Otherwise, you might block the sun from the bottom of […]
FEMA reports a drastic decline of calls to emergency agencies to pump out flooded basements in the last 25 years. This is mostly thanks to sump pumps. Basements are a rarity in Florida, but they do exist. Some Florida homes with basements can be found North of Tampa in Dade City or to the East in […]
Seniors, take advantage of the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) senior permit program. Go out to lunch, enjoy some cocktails, and let HART drive you home. Why bother pumping your own gas or dealing with hectic traffic in downtown? A senior permit for HART services is about the price of one gallon of gas? HART offers nearly 200 buses, many Park-n-Rides […]
