Hurricane Irma was a doozy for Florida. Battering winds and sweeping power outages cut power to a majority of the state's 20.6 million residents. Meanwhile, ocean swells and flooding continue to impact large portions of the state. Fortunately, here in Tampa, the emptying of the Bay on Sunday when the storm struck proved to be a saving grace for our fair city. According to the … [Read more...] about Lorenzo & Lorenzo Reminds Tampa Residents to Stay Safe During Irma Recovery
5 Strange Florida Laws Still in the Books
Some laws, like yielding to pedestrians, make perfect sense. However, other laws in effect in the United States are a touch on the strange side, and for some reason they’ve managed to stick around in the law books. Florida is no exception. Here are 5 strange laws from right here in the Sunshine State: 1. Unmarried couples cannot live together. This law was originally passed in … [Read more...] about 5 Strange Florida Laws Still in the Books
Tampa Ranks Lowest in Cost of Living
Good news for Tampa residents! Tampa currently has the lowest cost of living in the state of Florida according to a recent report from the Tampa-Hillsborough Economic Development Corp. Compared to the national average at 100, Tampa scored a 91.6 for its cost of living index. This means that the dollar goes a bit farther here for essential products and services like gas, … [Read more...] about Tampa Ranks Lowest in Cost of Living
What Tampa Area Residents Need to Know About the Zika Virus
Over the past few months, the zika virus has been making its way from Central and South American countries into the United States, with new cases being reported daily. The number of infected mosquitos and individuals is expected to rise during the summer months, especially in southern areas of the United States where the hot, humid climate encourages mosquito activity. … [Read more...] about What Tampa Area Residents Need to Know About the Zika Virus