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beardedmrbean · 3 months ago

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Florida's Attorney General is investigating at least 160 cases of price gouging as the state reels from two hurricanes.

Ashley Moody's rapid response team has received hundreds of complaints of overcharging as some companies allegedly try to cash in on people's desperation, and the team is visiting people to gather information, Florida's WFLA TV station reported.

It said the top three counties that reported price hikes after hurricane Helene are Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas, three adjoining counties in southwest Florida. Saint Petersburg is in Pinellas and Tampa is in Hillsborough.

Anna Maria Fiallos, investigator with Pinellas County consumer protection, told the station: "There's a lot of devastation and unfortunately in any situation, even in a disaster, there's bad actors that will take advantage of it. That's why we rely on our residents of Pinellas County to be alert and let us know, so we can go out and do what we can to protect them."

Newsweek has contacted Florida's Attorney General's office for comment.

At a Wednesday briefing with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris warned that the federal government would intervene to stop companies exploiting hurricane victims.

"To any company that—or individual that might use this crisis to exploit people who are desperate for help through illegal fraud or price gouging—whether it be at the gas pump, the airport, or the hotel counter—know that we are monitoring these behaviors and the situation on the ground very closely and anyone taking advantage of consumers will be held accountable," she said.

Hurricane Milton made landfall late on Wednesday and killed over a dozen people. Nearly two million Floridians were still without power on Friday. Helene killed an estimated 230 people in late September.

United Airlines strongly denied it had jacked up prices as people hurried to flee Hurricane Milton and said a viral online photograph of its fares was inaccurate.

"United capped Florida fares on Sunday," it told Forbes via email. "Since then, the average price for a one way, economy class ticket to our hubs from affected Florida markets was below $500."

It also said it added 18 extra Florida flights.

Alan Rubin, cohead of the Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Team at the Blank Rome law firm told Newsweek that companies cannot suddenly increase prices for roof repair or debris removal after a hurricane.

"There is a standard rate for most of the services that need to be rendered, for example, debris removal, roof repair, and other standard cleanup services that are provided by either private or state contractors," he said.

"Price gouging is a particularly egregious activity that state and local municipalities view as being unacceptable and will be treated as such," he said.

Blank Rome, which has over 600 attorneys in offices throughout the U.S, has had a severe weather team in place for several decades.

Rubin said attorneys general in every state where there is a natural disaster "immediately issue a statement that indicates any price gouging or any attempt to charge more than the going rates prior to the storm will be considered an attempt to price gouge, and that is illegal in any of the states that have been affected by Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton."

"Additionally, prior to impending natural disasters, all gubernatorial offices must ensure that no services being rendered are considered over the normal rates," he added.

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weather-usa · 1 month ago

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New photos reveal significant damage inside Tampa Bay Rays' Tropicana Field following Hurricane Milton.

The newly released photos, taken inside the stadium in the days following Hurricane Milton's passage with 101 mph wind gusts, reveal extensive damage. Several images capture pieces of the roof scattered across the field, stands, and dugouts.

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New photos reveal the extensive damage inside the Tampa Bay Rays' Tropicana Field, where the once-covered stadium was left exposed to Hurricane Milton's fury after its roof was shredded by winds exceeding 100 mph.

The hefty repair bill has raised questions about whether the formerly domed stadium might soon become a doomed stadium.

Hurricane Milton's 101 mph winds tore through the Tampa area, ripping apart large sections of Tropicana Field's fiberglass roof.

While no one was injured at the stadium during the hurricane, the site had been designated as a staging area for utility workers.

Most of the damage is believed to be non-structural, but heavy rainfall and gusty winds left everything from the field to video equipment exposed.

Photos taken in the days following Hurricane Milton show pieces of the roof scattered across the field, stands, and dugouts.

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Covered areas reveal missing or rain-soaked ceiling tiles, with debris strewn across the floors.

When — or if — the stadium will be repaired remains uncertain.

The cost of repairing the damage could reach $55 million, according to a report obtained by FOX 13 Tampa Bay. The Rays had already planned to move into a new stadium for the 2028 season, but delays in the bond approval process now suggest the move may not happen until 2029 at the earliest.

On Thursday morning, the St. Petersburg City Council approved $23 million to repair the roof, citing their lease agreement with the Rays as the reason for the decision, according to FOX 13. The remaining funding was expected to come from insurance and potential government disaster assistance.

However, hours later, the council reversed course and postponed the decision. According to FOX 13, the team's president stated that the Rays might have greater clarity if the damage is left unrepaired, potentially allowing for a settlement agreement with the city in the form of a lump sum.

The city council has already approved spending over $6 million to storm-proof Tropicana Field, aiming to prevent further damage from future storms.

The repairs are just one aspect of the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Rays' future. With delays in county bond approval for their new stadium, team officials warn that the entire project could be at risk.

In the meantime, the Rays are set to play the 2025 season at George Steinbrenner Field, a minor league facility in Tampa.

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tieflingkisser · 3 months ago

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Hurricane Milton Slams into Florida, Spawning Deadly Tornadoes and Cutting Power to Millions

More than 3 million customers in Florida are without power after Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota County Wednesday evening as a Category 3 storm with 120-mile-an-hour winds. Multiple deaths were confirmed after tornadoes tore through a senior center in Fort Pierce. One hundred sixteen tornado warnings were issued across Florida on Wednesday. In St. Petersburg, the storm ripped the roof off of Tropicana Field, the home of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team. A massive crane also collapsed in downtown St. Petersburg. Ahead of making landfall, President Biden warned Milton could be “the storm of the century,” and Tampa’s mayor called the scale of evacuation “unprecedented.” Milton comes just two weeks after Hurricane Helene battered Florida and other southeastern states, killing at least 230 people. A new analysis by the group World Weather Attribution finds the burning of fossil fuels has made highly destructive storms like Helene more than twice as likely. Florida climate activists have declared Republican Governor Ron DeSantis unfit to lead the state since his policies promote fossil fuels, reject sustainable energy options and ignore the climate crisis. Meanwhile, officials, including Florida Republicans, are working to combat misinformation about the storms pushed by their fellow Republicans, including the recent assertion by far-right Congressmember Marjorie Taylor Greene that the government is “controlling the weather.” We’ll go to Florida after headlines for the latest on Hurricane Milton.

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khcommercialroofing0 · 7 months ago

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Discover the Latest Trends in Tampa, Florida: Stay Ahead with KH Commercial Roofing

Tampa, Florida, is buzzing with excitement and activity as it continues to grow as one of the most dynamic cities in the Southeast. From vibrant cultural events to booming business developments, there's always something new happening. Let's dive into two of the most trending topics in Tampa right now and see how KH Commercial Roofing can help your business stay ahead in this thriving city.

1. Booming Real Estate and Commercial Development

Tampa's real estate market is on fire, with significant growth in both residential and commercial sectors. The city's appealing blend of urban amenities and coastal lifestyle has drawn in a surge of new residents and businesses. Major development projects like Water Street Tampa are transforming the skyline, creating a bustling hub of innovation, commerce, and community.

Why This Matters for Businesses

For business owners, this growth presents both opportunities and challenges. Expanding your operations or relocating to a prime location can boost your visibility and accessibility, but it also means ensuring your infrastructure, particularly your roofing, is up to the task. That's where KH Commercial Roofing comes in. We provide top-tier commercial roofing services in Tampa, ensuring your property is not only up to code but also capable of withstanding Florida's unique weather conditions.

KH Commercial Roofing: Your Partner in Commercial Development

Our team at KH Commercial Roofing understands the intricacies of commercial development. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including roof inspections, maintenance, repairs, and installations, tailored to meet the specific needs of Tampa's businesses. Whether you're involved in a new build or upgrading an existing property, we ensure your roofing solutions are durable, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing.

2. The Rise of Green and Sustainable Practices

Sustainability is more than just a buzzword in Tampa—it's a movement. From eco-friendly building practices to community-wide initiatives aimed at reducing the city's carbon footprint, Tampa is leading the way in promoting a greener future. This trend is evident in various sectors, including real estate, hospitality, and even local governance, with numerous incentives for businesses that adopt sustainable practices.

Embrace Sustainability with KH Commercial Roofing

At KH Commercial Roofing, we're committed to helping Tampa businesses go green. We offer environmentally-friendly roofing options that not only help reduce your energy costs but also contribute to a healthier environment. Our sustainable roofing solutions include energy-efficient materials, green roofs, and solar panel installations, all designed to maximize your building's performance while minimizing its environmental impact.

Benefits of Green Roofing Solutions

Energy Efficiency: Reduce heating and cooling costs with reflective and insulating roofing materials.

Environmental Impact: Lower your carbon footprint by choosing eco-friendly roofing options.

Financial Incentives: Take advantage of local and federal incentives for businesses that implement sustainable practices.

Why Choose KH Commercial Roofing?

KH Commercial Roofing is dedicated to providing the best commercial roofing services in Tampa. Our expertise, coupled with our commitment to customer satisfaction, ensures that we deliver top-quality results every time. Whether you're looking to protect your investment in a rapidly growing market or make a positive impact with sustainable practices, we have the solutions you need.

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Roof Inspections and Maintenance: Regular check-ups to keep your roof in top condition.

Repairs and Replacements: Addressing any damage promptly to avoid costly repairs.

New Roof Installations: Expert installation using the latest materials and techniques.

Green Roofing Solutions: Eco-friendly options to enhance your building's sustainability.

Stay ahead of the trends and ensure your business is ready for the future with KH Commercial Roofing. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your commercial roofing needs in Tampa.

For more information about our services and to schedule a consultation, visit our website or call us at (865) 766-3464. Let KH Commercial Roofing be your partner in success as Tampa continues to thrive and grow.

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myprodeveloper · 1 year ago

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Best Tampa Web Design Company - ProDevelper

Mastering the New Concepts & Trends in Web Design with a Tampa-Based Development Agency

Gone are those days, when you had to helplessly depend on a static website, with a single or couple of pages, apart from the lacuna or drawback of a slow page loading speed. Today, web design has come of age and ushering in a highly digitized environment. Now is the time of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR), along with the quintessential aspect of seamless mobile responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility. So, when you’re choosing a web design company to newly build or redesign an existing site, always go with an expert in UI/UX design.

Here in Tampa FL, if you’re looking for the services of a credible web design specialist, think of a name like “ProDeveloper”, as it has a team of qualified and skilled WordPress web designers, PHP developers, HTML coders, graphic designers, programmers and software testers, apart from SEO analysts. They not only help design a mobile-friendly layout, but also perform a result-oriented digital marketing activity, post the design & development phase. Ask for a responsive web design Tampa with all the latest features & functionalities, you get it all under one roof.

The Emerging Web Design Trends in 2024 that are taking the Web Fraternity by Storm

Starting with UI/UX rich design that is a ‘MUST do’ for any standard web development activity, followed by dynamic content and proactive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that forms the crux of a versatile web page creation. They form the backbone of any website building activity today, and only a specialized Tampa web design company is able to implement and incorporate such trending features. Sites that are easy to navigate, respond to voice commands, seamlessly integrate custom-generated content like audio & video files, are the ones that stand out and beat all odds.

And, with the increased involvement of intelligent automation systems, and improved synergy with AI, ML & VR-based technologies, a website is bound to outperform and outshine, beating all competition. Today, a majority of eCommerce & Shopify stores are governed by voice-controlled technology and features like ‘Alexa’ that have become standard in-built tools. So, if you want to give your customers and users a more immersive experience, go for designing a website that uses the concept of storytelling that captivates audiences and engages new prospects across the board. This is how responsive web design is slowly evolving and transforming over the years.

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the-firebird69 · 1 year ago

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One of our sons plans those two install pools and had a crew and they had a crew too they wanted to do it it didn't work out because Tommy F was making it rain and couldn't get it done there's a lot of people suggesting what to do and you couldn't get that done either but it was raining a lot and he was making it rain they did figure out he was doing it it started them fighting him and he made a big mistake the guy's kind of proposal and that's not in control of him but he is a bozo we're going to straighten him out too

-several things happening today in Charlotte county one is Mac is driving the bozo in Dave stages actually Trump's forerunner except black SUV Toyota the emblem is missing but it still says 4Runner but it's not really the greatest sign.

-some other things happening they're firing 50% of the remaining government workers and said about really 15% or 17% but that's a lot that's about 7.5% or 8% of those working. At the same time they're fine 30% no another 5% of the Private industry and I'm bringing it down to about 15% roughly about that. It's a huge day trying numbers of people who can get laid off but really it doesn't matter too much they're all kind of not working and they're not collecting a check some of them lots of them

-and there's a huge issue with Charlotte county sheriff they are letting go 50 employees out of the $150 sheriff and they're doing it today again and I've done it for a few days in a row and it doesn't stick and they keep trying same with punta Gorda PD they're laying off 10 they have 40 left

-theres a huge defecit of knowledge about our son. He's poor. Held hostage. But by whom. Morlok ok. Macs use it we do forg do but Macs by design. Planned to lose the Midwest, on purpose. Morlock will be out by that Time.

Swimmer of other things happening in the county when it is huge is people are driving around with no seat belts on no that's not true saying they're playing it safe and doing the right thing and to get near him and they don't do the right thing almost ever he says power and it's true and the mall is proof it is an absolute failure that you're down there in original format and it is going to. And there's a lot who said about it but that should be said

-we're moving on to other things we have a lot of projects going on 500 total are ongoing they're awarded in the permits are becoming available on up to including 400 today possibly additional 50 out of those 500. On top of all that are heavy highway bridge buildings insulated buildings electrical distribution and water and sewer huge contracts they're starting probably another 300 but each of those is over 30 million moving into areas because we have to and areas have been vacated then we're taking it over and we're doing minor renovations mostly treatments and we got the place no you remove the flooring all the furniture and everything mostly is taking out for buying a lot of fixtures cabinets and we're treating inside the walls and inside of the roof we're doing a lot of roofing it's a huge huge adventure adventure Time it causes materials to be brought here tons and tons of materials so being offloaded every day at Miami mostly some in Tampa but not as much and they bring them down but really most of that is Northern Florida it is a massive effort and the areas are gigantic. And it's a massive massive number of houses and apartments it's gigantic because we're moving down tons of personnel and this is what we needed to do but it would have been a war zone right now they're being pushed out into being held out and they're horrible horrible

-we have more things to say about things going on that continuing their projects the sunseeker mess it is a disaster it's not built right and it's built in an odd way too kind of like asking for it and so we find out anything it'll blow over but really now it would take just a huge Force to do that and and if you did that the rest of town would be flat

-there's a giant number of small jobs and we're doing tons of them we have contractors everywhere but there's too many for us to do even in our areas and we're calling for contractors and we're calling for hours to come down and we have roofers coming and tons of rental contractors in Florida and this is a critical place and put it out there it's been let go it's a disaster and we need it to be held it's important and I'm going to explain why it's a few reasons.

-also witnessing a tax going on on the Carolinas and it's fighting things like that you think they're trying to bed bugs they released by the warlock and they get into fights with them and the clearing them out again

-this other huge things happening in Port Charlotte the several projects that have started and they're smaller by more watching and they are not significant. But it is an effective way to Begin work and what you do is you do something nearby. We have a lot of people going around looking for places and we found some to temporarily and have it but they are a mess in this area is run down and a son and daughter that have not been 7 years ago they haven't been inhabited it's like 10 years or more and the roots are caved in and some of them and in the middle of the neighborhood so we went in and looks and they don't have a title and the county is trying to sell them and boy you know people are really really lazy and they could have just done that and they'd be loud too but they didn't do anything they could bring the machine they ruined buildings are worth something and won't ruin the building is worth nothing so we're going to come in and rip them out and out of each neighborhood that's probably 20 houses out of 200 and that's good percentage is 10% and just put it in a prefab and it looks like a regular house

-along with that phenomenon does others like in our son's neighborhood there trying to build on several lots and take some forever they've got permits in and have an accident on them in 9 months and you have to renew after 6 months did not renewed and they're terrible they take two years to build the house and we're thinking of taking the land from them some of them are for sale and some of them are abandoned and you can't tell so we're going to look into it but we're looking for the stuff like that aggressively and it's working

We're going to publish and there's a lot in this

Thor Freya we are looking for lineman sore treatment facility operators and builders water treatment center builders and operators and our people and we're looking for any construction position office and field in between people who run about anybody who wants to work we have we have it here and now

Is a great message and it's working we have a lot of people down here and we need more and it's going to hold our son and daughter are calling for another base and we're going to do that and a mega base and we agree

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krapfleagal · 1 year ago

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The Importance of Timely Action: Statutes of Limitations for Water Damage Claims in Florida

Water damage can be a devastating experience for homeowners in Florida, particularly in areas prone to hurricanes, storms, and flooding. When faced with water damage, it's crucial for property owners to take prompt action to assess the extent of the damage, file insurance claims, and initiate the necessary repairs. However, many individuals may not be aware of the statutes of limitations that govern water damage claims in Florida. In this article, we will explore the significance of timely action in water damage claims and highlight the services provided by Krapflegal, a reputable law firm in Tampa, FL, specializing in water damage insurance claims, mold insurance claims, hurricane damage, roof leaks, and fire damage.

The Importance of Timely Action:

Protecting Your Rights: Statutes of limitations set a time limit within which a legal action must be initiated. Failing to file a water damage claim within the specified timeframe may result in the loss of your right to seek compensation. Taking timely action ensures that you can exercise your rights and pursue a fair settlement for the damages incurred.

Evidence Preservation: Acting promptly after water damage occurs is crucial for preserving evidence. The longer you wait, the greater the risk of evidence deterioration or loss. By documenting the damage through photographs, videos, and written records, you strengthen your claim and provide substantial evidence to support your case.

Prompt Insurance Claims: Insurance policies typically require policyholders to report water damage incidents promptly. Failing to adhere to the reporting requirements may result in claim denial or reduced compensation. By promptly reporting the damage to your insurance provider, you ensure that the claims process can begin in a timely manner.

Mitigating Further Damage: Timely action allows for swift mitigation of water damage. Taking immediate steps to stop the source of the water intrusion, remove standing water, and initiate drying and restoration efforts can prevent additional damage and mitigate the overall costs involved.

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thequeenfullepisode-blog · 6 years ago

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The Queen Full Episode

Prior to moving to the Tampa Bay area of Florida, I lived in Cincinnati, Ohio for 17 years. During this period, I went to high school, graduated from college, and we started our business which we subsequently moved to Florida. Quite often I am asked to describe what life is like in the "Queen City," representing the city's nickname ("Queen City to the West" to be precise). I have lived in quite a few locations throughout the country, not to mention visiting many more, but Cincinnati was a unique experience that is difficult to describe; instead, you have an intuitive feeling that is difficult to articulate. Such is Cincinnati. There is just something "different" about it. It is certainly not like Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, Akron, or any other city in Ohio. It is unique. For example, most cities have their airport near the downtown area; Cincinnati's is across the river in Kentucky, not Ohio. The airport designation "CVG" doesn't mean "Cincinnati Vicinity G???", but "Covington" instead (Kentucky) thereby representing an interesting political chapter in Cincinnati's history.

The city rests on the northern shores of the Ohio River in the Southwest corner of Ohio, adjoining Kentucky and Indiana making up the "Tri-State" area. It was settled in the late 1700's, and it was a frontier town that made good. So good, it quickly became the crossroads of America, where settlers traveled through on their way to the western frontier. The city prospered so much in the early days, the federal government seriously considered moving the capitol there after the British burned Washington during the War of 1812, thereby eliminating the potential of attack by the sea. This, of course, never transpired but Cincinnati continued to grow nevertheless. By 1870 it represented the mean center of U.S. population. Today, the Queen City is strategically located within a 700 mile radius of two-thirds of the industrial wealth of Canada and the United States, making it an ideal locale for conducting business.

The city has a strong German heritage based on immigrants settling there and setting up shop. Breweries grew, shipping and manufacturing proliferated, and for a long time was called "Porkopolis" because of the pork processing plants there. Even to this day, Cincinnati's strong work ethic, food, and general attitudes can be attributed to its German roots.

Seven hills surround the city making up a valley that traps pollutants and humidity, and explains why it has evolved into a "Sinus Gulch" where the inhabitants suffer from an annoying nasal "Sniff" heard throughout the day. During the summer, the weather can be stifling; in the winter, the valley can retain the cold. Spring and Autumn are perhaps the two most scenic and enjoyable seasons.

Cincinnati has a unique sight, sound, smell, and even taste to it. From an architecture perspective, the city has everything from massive mansions made of brick and hidden away in country settings, to simple turn-of-the century wooden structures with steep roofs and front porches that dominate the neighborhoods. Television is rather unique, or at least was a few years ago. Considerable television innovations originated from the Queen City and, for a long time, local talent dominated the channels with homespun humor and a blend of bluegrass and midwest music. Natives fondly remember people like Bob Braun, Paul Dixon, Bob Shreve, Glenn Ryle, and "The Cool Ghoul." However, celebrities such as Steven Spielberg, Jerry Springer, Doris Day, Roy Rogers, and the Clooney family all started here as well. Alas, the locals eventually gave way to national programming and the Cincinnati character faded from television screens. Fortunately, local radio stations still feature homegrown personalities.

Over the years Cincinnati has had many breweries due to its German heritage. One by one, they were all pushed aside by national brewers. Names like Burger, Hudepohl, Schoenling, and Wiedemannn slowly faded away. In terms of food, Cincinnatians enjoy their restaurants. Since there are no real glamor places to relax locally, particularly in winter, there isn't much to do but tuck away the groceries. In addition to having some of the finest restaurants in the country, the fare is based on its "Porkopolis" past, featuring a variety of sausages, ribs, and a breakfast meat called "Goetta" which is similar to Philadelphia Scrapple, but made with pinhead oats instead. Cincinnati chili is also unique. Do not expect a bowl of hot spicy meat. Instead, it is served on a bed of spaghetti, with a layer of onions, a layer of kidney beans, and topped with a bed of grated American cheese.

Even driving around town is strangely different in Cincinnati. Instead of a cut-throat rush hour in the morning, Cincinnatians seem to just quietly go about their business in the morning and possess an intuitive understanding of every twist, turn, and back alley to be navigated in the city. It is also common to see motorists stop to give aid to other motorists in trouble.

What this all adds up to is a strong sense of neighborhood in Cincinnati which took me a long time to figure out. At first it seems elitist in nature. The citizens genuinely love their hometown, particularly their sports teams (e.g, the Reds and Bengals), local celebrities, and hometown boys and girls that make good on the national stage. It's no small wonder many people grow up and never leave Cincinnati, nor understand why people want to leave. It's very introverted in this regard. Should you move to the area, as we did many years ago, you must adapt to the culture for it will certainly not adapt to you.

Not surprising, Cincinnati is conservative in both its thinking and politics. They simply do not like to change. This has hurt them on more than one occasion, particularly the downtown area which has lost considerable business over the years to Northern Kentucky. When I return to my old neighborhood there, it is like time has stood still; nothing of substance has changed. I know where everything is and all of the names of the families. Although I've been gone for over a quarter of a century now, it is like I never left. Although it may take an act of God to implement a change to Cincinnati, such as a new building, road or restaurant, the citizens remarkably embrace it. On the one hand, Cincinnatians give the appearance of being "stick in the muds", but on the other they are some rather creative innovators and inventors. In addition to television and radio, Cincinnati is home to massive jet engines, consumer products, machine tools, banks and insurance companies, and some rather impressive computer technology. Their strong and determined work ethic, coupled with a competitive imagination, and strategic location in the country to conduct business, makes Cincinnati a stable work environment.

As an aside, it is relatively easy to recognize a person from the Queen City. They will say "Please?" instead of "I beg your pardon?" or "Huh?" I haven't heard this specific idiom used anywhere else in this context. Also, true native Cincinnatians tend to say "CincinnatAH" as opposed to "CincinnatEE." It's a dead giveaway as to their roots. "Sniff".

Keep the Faith!

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gracoconstruction · 3 years ago

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btghfl · 4 years ago

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How to Evaluate and Pick Good Real Estate Investments

Real estate investment is still one of the best choices for investors in pursuit of reliable wealth accumulation. Tampa, Florida properties are especially appealing because of the city’s growing job market. The community is growing rapidly, and real estate in FL will not likely buck the trend any time soon.

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Potential investors should also verify that the zoning laws governing the property favor their real estate development plans. Bay To Gulf Holdings can assist investors with a visit to the Tampa, Florida housing authority. Check the targeted property’s zoning designation and then make decisions about pricing and other commitments.

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Performing real estate investment online is convenient, but doing so without inspecting the property in person is risky. It is always best to have an expert inspect the roofline and overall property condition before investing in Tampa, Florida condos for sale. For example, if the roof or other components are in terrible shape, the investor could negotiate a reduced asking price that reflects the repair costs.

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Investors that hope to resell or rent out an investment property quickly are better off investing in more developed areas. Data from the Florida real estate market shows that properties close to public transportation, restaurants, schools, and other amenities are in higher demand.

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When looking for real estate investment near me in Tampa, Bay To Gulf Holdings recommends prioritizing a property’s bedrooms over the building’s overall size. More bedrooms and bathrooms will earn more rental income and attract greater attention on the market listings.

6. Compare The Price to the County Appraisal Value

Identify potentially profitable real estate investment opportunities by comparing the property’s asking price to its county appraisal value. If the county value assessment is lower than the real estate (Tampa, FL) asking price, investing in that opportunity may fetch an attractive profit if the investor moves quickly. A Florida real estate agency like Bay To Gulf Holdings assists investors with the necessary research to verify a property’s potential profitability in this way.

Bay To Gulf Holdings is one of Tampa’s leading real estate investment companies. The real estate investment firm has several years of experience providing Florida real estate investors with tailored solutions that include the best investment opportunities and comprehensive real estate investment management services. Contact Bay To Gulf Holdings today at (813) 476-3199 or [email protected] for real estate investment services or more information about rental properties near Tampa, Florida.

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smolgrouprpg · 7 years ago

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BREAKING NEWS, 3/4 - 9PM NEWS!

Welcome back to Channel 4 News, I’m your host Jennifer Bacca. There’s been a very huge ‘cause and affect’ happening since the submissive work laws have been put into action. Here in Tampa, we’ve seen a huge number of submissives’ losing their jobs, losing their homes, and being forced to live on the street. Of course, with this, we’ve seen a number of extremely pro-active charities step in and help make sure these submissives can stay on their feet. Both of these public and private charities have been able to get at least 30% of homeless submissives to have a roof over their head.

Tampa Police urge people to still continue making sure their charities that they’re helping out, as well as donating to, are legit. Stay in groups, people, and make sure to always make sure to tell someone where you’ll be going in case of emergency.

There’s been a nation wide increase, however, of retestings on submissives markers to find out if they’re truly submissives or not since the laws have become put in place. Over 75% of these re-tests of submissives have made their marks known that they were-- in fact-- incorrect Many are being remarked as Switches, and even in some rare cases-- Dominants. The White House has responded to this with speculation, and no one quite blames them. There’s been many many rumors and accusations of Doctors and Mark Specialists being paid off to mark someone incorrectly. A horror that can completely mess someone’s life up without their knowledge, or even then with their knowledge.

Are these submissives purposefully changing their marks incorrectly? Or were over 248,000 people in the United States truly mismarked at the age of eleven? White house correspondents have come together to mark the weekend of March 16th through the 18th as a mandatory ‘MARKING RE-TEST’. They will have trusted government approved doctors stationed in every major city to do everyone’s blood test, as well as their personality test. Please make sure to clear at least four hours of your time in order to get this test redone. And again, this is a mandatory event that every single citizen of the United States must go through. If people decide to not go, they will be looking at seventeen years in jail, minimum.

To find a testing center near you, please go to www.testingcenters.gov and insert your zip code.

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samanthabreedlove-blog · 7 years ago

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FUCK Tampa. (part 2)

The bones of St. Pete have a lot character-- one might describe the architecture throughout as charming; the roads layout as a grid with Streets running east to west and Avenues south to north. The east side hits the waterfront where the piers reside, and to the far west are the beaches. From waterfront to beach is maybe about 20 miles, but downtown to the Grand Central District at 16th street is an easy walking distance. Everyone knows everyone in the scene, and for the most part everyone gets along. There are occasional minor spouts of drama, sure, but in general we’re united for good against our common enemy: ‘the Man’, Nazis, and anyone from Tampa.

Surrounding downtown are 15 distinctly historic neighborhoods fanning out on either side from Central Avenue, which divides the city down the middle into north and south. There’s Old Northeast, Roser Park, Jungle Prada, Crescent Lake and Snell Isle among others. Each whimsical neighborhood has a unique pulse, comprised of colorful craftsman houses, sprawling spanish style mansions with terracotta clay roofs, or little bungalows like my house in Historic Kenwood.

I purchased my house in 2004, a tiny pink tudor style built in 1941, with white shutters and a pointy grey roof located on 9th Avenue North at 28th Street. Originally constructed as vacation homes for snowbirds, little homes like this are super common in Kenwood. Inside my bungalow there are two teeny bedrooms on either side of the living room, dark hardwood floors throughout, and checkered ceramic tile in the kitchen. The bathroom’s shower faucet was dysfunctional, requiring a pipe wrench to turn the water on but in the five years I lived there, I never got around to fixing it. One winter we turned the Florida room in the front of the house into a makeshift bedroom where Faith lived before she got knocked up with her first baby Juliet.

My house becomes the hub for so many epic house parties; a revolving cast of roommates and couch crashers. An orphanage for wayward drunk girls and boys, at some point or another just about everyone close to me has lived there. The backyard, about 4 times the size of the house itself had a chain-length fence running the parameter so all my neighbors could witness the debauchery in real-time. The garage was separate. Early on, I turn this shed into a studio work space but eventually rent it out to a handful of people over the years who need a place to live despite the fact that the garage isn’t exactly what you’d call livable-- no bathroom, a/c or ceiling.

In the summertime, my backyard has a kitty pool, a slip-n-slide and a constant keg of Yuengling. I’d mow the lawn only after the City gave notice of an impending fine, so the yard was always overrun with grass up past your knees. Here I lived until 2009. During these years, my little pink house will go down in history as one of the great party houses this side of the Bay, the last of which saw three kegs killed. A local metal band played a show that night in my garage, their mosh pit busted a huge hole in the drywall and some assholes started an uncontrolled fire in the alley. The cops came to break it up but we still had people sleeping on couches hauled out into the backyard come morning amid the hundreds of red solo cups littered across my lawn.

But, I am not technically from there-- my closest friends and I did not grown up in St. Pete proper, a fact which sets us apart. We remain “new kids” to the scene for years, in contrast to the original crew of rabble-rousers-- generations upon generations of brothers and little sisters indoctrinated to punk from a young age who’d been kicking it together causing trouble and setting dumpsters on fire since they were prepubescent.

Quinn, Emily, Carolyn, Alex, Diane and I are all originally from Seminole, a suburban enclave to the Northwest. Seminole is a “good” area, which just meant that any crime occurring was happening behind closed doors. In Seminole there are residential neighborhoods with names like Bay Haven, Imperial Point, or Rustic Pines, and tract homes that span for miles. Our local mall was desolate-- anchored by a depressing food court and a K-Mart, frequented only by the residents of a neighboring nursing home who would sit on benches all day staring out into the nothing. On the main boulevard is the only restaurant in town, Joto’s, a “family friendly” pizza joint where suburban moms and dads would hang out amid the local high school jocks, reliving glory days over bud lights, televised football games and greasy food.

Anna grew up in nearby Pinellas Park, just to the east, best known for biker bars, white-trash trailer parks and an enduring meth epidemic. Anna lived in Seminole with her grandparents the years she attended middle school due to instabilities with her mom, stepdad and their ever-relapsing drug addictions. We met Anna back then but didn’t become good friends until years later when Emily and Anna will unknowingly be sleeping with the same guy. When the truth broke, they decided they liked one other better than they liked him anyway, and have been best friends ever since.

Quinn, Emily, Alex and I are Seminole High School class of 2002. Angsty outcasts, the rest of the school was all Abercrombie & Fitch; way too enthusiastic about attending and participating in sports related activities, pop music and having nice cars-- the four of us did not fit in. Surviving a fairly sheltered, very boring adolescence, our summer days were spent hanging out on John’s Pass-- an old fisherman’s wharf on the Gulf of Mexico where we would play board games or read books at a coffee shop located on the far East end of the docks. After nightfall we would hang out under a bridge where skater punks would use the uneven cement to facilitate flip tricks. While we’d watch them skate, they’d tell stories, cultivating for us an alluring mythology of downtown St. Pete: tales of out-of-control shows at State Theater and the Refugee a mission/music venue that fed the homeless population. The Refugee was run by a new-agey Christian man who fancied himself akin to a modern Jesus-- all walks were always welcome there.

There was the C.O.R.E., a radical bookstore on the far southside of town where you could buy extremist literature (even things that were government banned like the Anarchist’s Cookbook, prominently displayed on racks towards the front). They skaters would speak of long nights spent drinking quarts of malt liquor on dirty beach just east of the pier where you could look out across the Bay and watch the bright lights of Tampa on the other side.

The Globe had the best nachos. A buck would get you a cup of coffee, 50 cents more buys a few refills and because the Globe was open until 4am, it was an excellent place to stay out all night when your parents thought you were staying at a friends house. Josh Sullivan always worked the front counter, and was the coolest. Josh really loved ska music so he’d dance whenever it played on the stereo. He had a cat named Slap that he’d walk on a leash, and was the creator of JoshComics, an iconic local zine.

At the age of 17, we venture beyond the beaches and onto the streets of downtown. Overnight we go from good suburban girls to drinking Mickey’s at punk houses-- making out with older guys in studded jackets, bullet belts, mohawks and too many facial piercings. In 2002, when we turned 18, Quinn, Emily, and Alex all move into a house on 26th Street and 4th Avenue. I secure an apartment at 5th and 5th right next to the Coliseum. Soon after, Anna will move into a ground floor apartment in my complex. On Saturdays when she isn’t working, Anna and I will smoke pot on her big blue couch by the window discussing our plans-- when and how we will escape Florida; who was working that night at World Liquors, and if they would sell to us.

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allonsy-yesiwill · 5 years ago

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Cat 5

It is a thing....it happened in 2017....parts of Puerto Rico still don’t have power.

The island of Grand Bahama is underwater.

This is Abaco

I lived thought Maria. I went outside the morning after Maria....I helped clear things from the roads. We drove by peoples homes and checked in on them. For those living stateside, there is no government running around cleaning things up. The day after the storm our island is still on curfew we got stopped by one police officer.

Communities strengthened as they came together to talk about what needed to be done. How can we help people, clear driveways, house people who lost roofs?

FEMA...happens way later.....way way later.

So Sol Relief became a thing...

In September and October of 2017 Hurricanes, Irma and Maria caused massive devastation in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and many other areas of the Caribbean. A former St. Croix, U.S.V.I. resident and pilot, Jennifer Lockwood, wanted to help.

Jennifer partnered with St. Pete Air and the Glasscock Family Foundation to create an innovative disaster relief mission utilizing small aircraft to serve U.S.V.I and Puerto Rico with immediate aid. From that mission, a new venture focused on providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief with the use of aviation was formed – Sol Relief, Inc. In 2018, Bill Auer, owner of Tampa Bay Air Charter, was welcomed to the Board of Directors.

This group had 3 flights leave by noon today.

I am sitting here at work on the verge of crying all day. Actually seeing that damage breaks my heart and I am overwhelmed with the feelings I had the day after Maria. The other half is caused by seeing people step up and help those that aren’t making the news.

UPDATE: St. Pete businessman John Auer has offered to match donations from individuals dollar for dollar up to $500,000 for the next two weeks. If you’ve been waiting to donate, this is a great opportunity!

Click here to donate: https://solrelief.org/donate/ Or donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/solrelief

100% of your donations go to our mission. Sol Relief, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit

This offer is not being extended to corporate sponsors at the time, but if you are interested in corporate sponsorship please contact us at [email protected]

A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE AUER FAMILY FOR THEIR SUPPORT!

If you can help great.... if you can’t please share....I stayed on St Croix after Maria because of all of the help I received and the knowledge that even if we were an island we were not alone.

I am going to tag this a bunch of stuff that I know is not appropriate but I just wanna get it in front of people ....sorry not sorry.

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The Chester W. Chapin House -- 331 West End Avenue

In 1887 construction began on a row of eight houses on the west side of West End Avenue, between 75th and 76th Streets. It was an unusual arrangement of ownership among the developer, George B. Jacques and his architectural firm, Berg & Clark. Possibly as part of the commission negotiation, Charles I. Berg and his partner Edward H. Clark each owned one property, and Berg shared ownership with Jacques in one other.

The row was completed in 1888, a frenzy of shapes and styles. No. 331, owned by Charles L. Berg, was a marriage of the Renaissance Revival and Queen Anne styles. The 22-foot-wide residence cost $20,000 to build; more than half a million in today's dollars. Red brick contrasted with the brownstone base, while limestone provided accents to the upper floor. Two quirky, unrelated dormers, poked through the slate-shingled roof. The elegant neo-Georgian fanlight above the entrance was defiantly out of character; fighting stylistically with, for instance, the colorful stained glass transoms of the upper floor windows.

Berg & Clark created a dizzying mixture of shapes and angles No. 331 is at the far right. photographer unknown from the collection of the Museum of the City of New York

The house caught the eye of the trustees of The New York Institute for the Instruction of the Deaf and Dumb. Charles I. Berg personally gave the organization a $30,000 mortgage on the property. Whether it ever moved in is unclear; but if so it was a short-lived arrangement. On March 12, 1891 Berg and his wife, Ada, sold the house to millionaire Chester Williams Chapin for $50,000.

Chapin's father, Chester W. Chapin, Sr., President of the Boston and Albany Railroad, had died in 1883. He left an estate of about $2 million (more than 25 times that amount today). The Pacific Commercial Advertiser later explained "he left the bulk of his vast estate to his son, who had already made himself a millionaire and a power in the railway, steamship and financial worlds."

Indeed, Chapin had founded the New Haven Steamboat line, was president of the Connecticut Railroad and the Western Railroad, and had merged several others to form the Boston and Albany system. In addition, he founded the Chapin Trust Company of Springfield, Massachusetts, the National Start Company, and was a director in many other corporations, banks and railroads.

Chapin had moved to New York City from Springfield in 1880. He and his wife, the former Emelia Ward, had married in New Orleans in 1867. It was a surprising match. Although they were both 27, Emelia was a widow with three children. Two more children, Julia and Pauline, would increase the family.

No. 331 West End Avenue was a fraction of the size of the Chapin mansion at No. 34 West 57th Street. But the family never intended to live in it. Instead Chapin purchased it for the use of his extended family when they visited New York. Among those using the house from time to time was Chapin's married sister, Anna Rumrill, and his cousin Charles Henry Chapin, and their families.

The vast wealth of Chester and Emelia Chapin was summed up in two sentences in The Pacific Commercial Advertiser in 1906. "They entertained extensively at their town house, No. 34 West Fifty-seventh street, just down the block from the Vanderbilts, Huntingtons and Oelrichses; their hospitalities at their many country places at Red Bank, Springfield, Montclair, Lebanon Lake and Tampa, and at their village at Aix-le-Bains, France, were notable. There were notable cruises, too, on their yachts, Whim, Iroquois and Yampa." Their Putnam County "farm" engulfed 2,000 acres.

The colorful stained glass survives in the second story transoms. The brownstone has been regrettably painted.

On November 25, 1894 The New York Times remarked on the Chapins' Thanksgiving house party. "Many guests have been invited to their Berkshire residence which is a spacious, old-fashioned mansion, and is always kept ready for occupancy. The building is over 200 years old, and is delightfully arranged for house parties. An interesting feature of the house is the ballroom, which occupies an entire floor, and has at either end an immense fireplace."

Quite possibly among the guests were Charles H. Chapin's three daughters, Louise, Annette, and Elizabeth (known as "Bessie"). They and their parents were repeated guests at the country estates and on long voyages on the Chapins' lavish yacht, the Yampa. Chester Chapin was especially generous to his young Chicago nieces, since, as one newspaper put it, their "father had not been so well blessed with this world's goods as he."

As the Bessie and her sisters had grown to young women, they visited New York relatively often. They stayed in the West End Avenue house, always with a chaperon, of course. Their aunt Anna Rumrill often filled that position.

Chester's and Emelia's daughters married and left the Fifth Avenue mansion. The Pacific Commercial Advertiser remarked "Instead of growing closer together as their children married and went away to homes of their own, Mr. and Mrs. Chapin gradually drifted apart, though married nearly forty years." The newspaper added, somewhat cattily, "And it was then that the millionaire turned to his pretty cousin, winsome 'Bessie,' for companionship and sympathy."

Bessie spent less and less time in Chicago. The Advertiser said "The summers found her practically mistress of the great estate at Lebanon Lake, with Mr. Chaplin's sister, Mrs. James A. Rumrill, as chaperon. When she was in New York a house which Mr. Chapin has bought on West End avenue was always opened to her and her mother and sister."

There was no hint of scandal; no whispered words that Chapin and his young cousin were engaged in anything unseemly. But in the first years of the 20th century "Mrs. Chapin had quietly dropped out of sight of her friends," according to one newspaper. She quietly obtained a divorce and "was handsomely provided for."

Chester's affection for his cousin now blossomed. Although he was 65-years-old, 40 years older than Bessie, and she had always called him "Uncle Chet," they were married in Chicago on November 22, 1905. Following their honeymoon, which included a voyage to Hawaii, the newlyweds only briefly lived in the massive Fifth Avenue mansion. On May 18, 1907 The Real Estate Record & Guide reported that Chapin had transferred the deed of No. 331 West End Avenue to his wife as "a gift."

Despite the initial surprise to society, the fall-spring marriage seems to have worked out well. It weathered what could have been a significant bump on December 6, 1911 when Chester was served with a summons to appear "in a suit brought against him by a Mrs. Janet H. Phillips, a widow, living on the upper west side," reported The New York Times.

The newspaper said on January 3, 1912 "The nature of the action has not been determined because the complaint did not accompany the summons, but it is intimated that a 'package of letters' will play an important part in the suit, should it come to trial." The implication was clear.

Chapin admitted to reporters that he had known Mrs. Phillips for 15 years; but "had not known her directly in the last seven years." He charged that "it was only a desire to get money from him."

A journalist from The Times went directly to No. 331 to get answers. "Mrs. Chapin was seen at her West End Avenue home yesterday afternoon," he reported on January 3. "She appeared in a black riding habit."

Bessie dismissed the entire affair. "I saw my husband only an hour ago, and he said nothing about it. We have been married for six years, and I never heard of such a woman." As she spoke, Chester showed up. "Mr. Chapin returned from a drive, just then. When a show of anger, he refused to say anything about the suit."

It is possible the Chapins avoided messy publicity, whether Janet Phillips had a real complaint or not, by paying her. There was no subsequent trial.

Chester and Bessie were gone from New York for a prolonged period beginning in the summer of 1915, prompting them to lease No. 331 to R. M. Claussen. Their departure may have been prompted by the noisy demolition of the neighboring houses to the south house that year. By the time the couple returned the rowhouses had been replaced by a 12-story apartment building.

Bessie had, at the time, a somewhat unusual hobby for a woman of society--that of breeding pedigree cats. When the 15th annual Atlantic Cat Club opened "with a yowl," according to the The Evening World on November 22 the following year, the newspaper noted that Bessie was "one of the largest exhibitors. She has almost a score of cats on display."

Following World War I the Chapins loaned their Putnam County estate to the Government for use as a convalescent camp for wounded soldiers and sailors. Hundreds of returning veterans stayed there for months.

On November 11, 1922, at the age of 80, Chester W. Chapin died in the West End Avenue house. In reporting on his death, The New York Herald remembered his active life. "Mr. Chapin formerly drove a fine team of horses in this city and was a leader in all horse shows and similar events. He also hunted much in the Rocky Mountains and on the plains. He was a licensed navigator and gave substantial support to yachting."

Chapin's will was filed for probate on November 21. The New York Times reported that he left "an worth between $4,000,000 and $5,000,000." In addition to securities worth $200,000 (just under $3 million today), Bessie received the West End Avenue house another on West 78th Street, the Sands Point, Long Island estate "Meadow Farm," and the country homes at Port Washington, Long Island and Pasadena, California. The article added "She is given also the furniture, paintings, jewelry and personal and household effects."

Bessie sold Meadow Point in 1924, and No. 311 West End Avenue in 1932. She died in Santa Barbara, California on November 15, 1969 at the age of 88.

She had held on to No 311 long enough to prevent its demolition when the other remaining Berg & Clark houses were demolished in 1925 for an Emery Roth-designed 15-story apartment building. Now wedged between the modern structures, No 311 survived as a single-family home until 1986, when it was converted to two apartments per floor. A subsequent renovation in 2000 added an unseen penthouse.

Elizabeth Chapin's refusal to sell gave us a wonderful squashed-in hold-out.

photographs by the author

Source: http://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2018/10/the-chester-w-chapin-house-331-west-end.html

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