Dennis Handa's (flarren) Blog

Another word about the diverse recreational options outdoors: to the North is the Ocala National Forest and Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, with hiking, paddleboating, and birding. All of the Lake Country that was part of the 19th century Steamboat Era lies just to the North, and the grea...

When the name Orlando is mentioned we always think about Disney and theme parks. And these were the economic engines that drove Orlando’s growth for a quarter century.But today’s Orlando is much, much more than that.It is a diverse community, with great neighborhoods and excelent educational and ...

Tampa and Hillsborough County HealthA beautiful environment, great climate and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, makes it easier to stay healthy.It’s a fact that sunshine makes people feel healthier and improves your outlook on everything. After living in Florida for 10 years, I can te...

Tampa and St Pete, Clearwater TransportationTampa’s location encompasses three interstate highways, two federal highways, two railways, and the Gulf of Mexico. Served by three airports, one international and two regional, the city has first class transportation options, regardless of your prefere...

Tampa and it's surrounding areas Investment opportunitiesIDue to the incredible growth in tourism and people relocating to these two areas, Florida, investments ( both commercial and rental) in this two county region should be a strong consideration.Aside from commercial investments the two situa...

t. Petersburg is located at the heart of the most desirable business location in the country. It is ranked second overall among the fastest growing high tech areas in the country.Employment-search St Pete jobs:http://www.nationjob.com/stpete/TransportationInterstate 75 leads from points both nort...

St PetersburgST Pete is located just south of Tampa on Tampa Bay. It is 245 miles northwest of Miami, 96 miles southwest of Orlando and 250 miles south of Tallahassee. Like Clearwater, any location in the state is less than a days drive.St Pete, is the state's fourth largest city. It’s a fast gro...

ClearwaterClearwater is located at the heart of Florida's Gulf Coast, just West of Tampa. It is 218 miles northwest of Miami, 91 miles southwest of Orlando and 174 miles from Jacksonville. From Clearwater it is less than a day's drive to all the major cities in Florida, including Key West.Geograp...

To see average January temperatures across the United States go to http://www.mapsofworld.com/usa/thematic-maps/usa-temprature-january.htmlCompare where you live or want to live in Florida. For more specific info, look at the area you are interested in and go to the weather page.So what about Hur...

Tampa, St Pete and Clearwater WeatherTampa’s mild, sub-tropical climate and soft breezes enable sports and outdoor activities accessible, year round. Winter, spring and fall are filled with lots of sunshine and temperatures in the mid 70’s and 80’s.Some statistics:The hottest month is August, wit...