Archive for May, 2010
The week I stopped selling homes and started tearing them down.
Last week I chose to stop selling homes for four days and start de-constructing houses. The houses I was going to de-construct were not just houses, they were homes. Homes that people loved and had worked hard for. They were homes that the owners had raised their children in and had made memories in. They [...]
Tampa Events Calendar – June
6/4 Joel Osteen (St. Pete Times Forum)6/5 Spring into Summer (Al Lopez Park)6/5 Sunset Cinema (Curtis Hixon Park)6/5 Tampa Bay Storm vs. Oklahoma City (St. Pete Times Forum)6/6 James Taylor & Carole King (St. Pete Times Forum)6/8 WWE SmackDown (St. Pete Times Forum)6/12 Lo Maximo De La Salsa (Performing Arts Center)6/12 Rowdies Soccer (Steinbrenner Field)6/15 [...]
Hurricane Preparedness – Have a Pet Plan
For those of us who have pets, they are a part of our family. Since most shelters and hotels have strict policies on pets, you want to be sure you have a plan in case you need to evacuate. By taking these few simple steps, you can reduce a lot of anxiety during an emergency. [...]
What would happen if a hurricane hit the oil slick in the Gulf?
While we here in Tampa Bay sit wondering when and if the oil is going to hit our coast, MIT hurricane experts are concerning themselves with another scenario which could have even worse consequences. What would happen if a hurricane hit the oil slick in the Gulf? With hurricane season upon us and no end [...]
Hurricane Preparedness – Securing Your Home
Securing your home is something that you can do or have done anytime during the year. Since your home is typically your most valuable asset, you want to be sure that it is safe. You can do this by protecting and reinforcing these five critical areas: Roof Straps Shutters Doors Garage Doors If you have [...]
Hurricane Preparedness – Have a Place to Go
As you’re watching the news and hear that a storm is heading your way the last thing you want to be figuring out is where to go. Have a plan in place. Don’t delay evacuation. If possible, leave before officials order a mandatory evacuation. Select an evacuation destination that is out of harms way but [...]
The GOP Convention Comes to Tampa – Why Do You Care?
Why should you care that the Republican National Committee has decided to bring their convention to Tampa? Jobs and money!!!The convention will bring approximately 40,000 visitors to the Tampa Bay area and potentially provide an economic impact of nearly $170 million. The best part is that none of the funding for this will come from [...]
Tampa Event Calendar – May
Check out what’s happening in Tampa Bay! Thru 5/24 Tennesse Flood Donation Drive (Drop donations at any Prudential Tropical Realty office) 5/15 Easter Seals Walk With Me (Hyde Park)5/15 Great Strides (Lowry Park Bandshell)5/15 Spring Walk for Bleeding Disorders (Al Lopez Park)5/16 $5 Lowry Park Zoo Day 5/20-6/6 Mary Poppins (Performing Arts Center)5/20-23 Disney on [...]
Hurricane Preparedness – Disaster Supply Kit
You’ve heard references to having a “disaster supply kit” but may not be sure of what you include in the kit. Here’s a list from NOAA of items that you should include. Water – at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days Food – at least enough for 3 to 7 [...]
Hurricane Preparedness – Develop a Family Plan
It doesn’t matter if you have kids or not, you should still have a family plan. Now, your plan may differ depending on if you have kids and how old they are. If you have little kids, obviously there’s a lot more planning on your part. If you have teens though, you should talk with [...]