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Florida Solar Power: Everything You Need To Know
What are those driving reasons that attract people to solar energy in Florida? Many customers say that they feel it's environmentally friendly, a significant savings in the long run on their utilities and it provides future electrical security. The economic savings...

The Amazing Lizards Of Hillsborough County
If you're new to Florida, one of the first things that you notice outside of the beautiful weather and scenery are the lizards that are everywhere. You will quickly find that these amazing little creatures are constantly in your way when you are outside as they...

Is Wine A Miracle Drug?
In the book of First Timothy, Paul wrote to his young apprentice, giving him some clear instructions about what he was drinking and what he should also be drinking. He said, "No longer drink water exclusively, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and...

Florida Guide To Landscaping – Hillsborough County Edition
Whether you have lived in the Hillsborough County area for a while or have just moved into the area from some other part of the country, there's no doubt that dealing with landscaping has been something you have had to think about. You've likely had many questions...

Hillsborough County, Can We Talk About Your Driving?
We need to really have a talk about your driving Hillsborough County. I don't want to say that many of you drive poorly, but can we be honest? Many of you do... Now please understand, this is not about shamming or namecalling or being that rage driving that has a ton...

Hillsborough County Attracting Significant Growth
It is a fact that if something doesn't grow or change it is dead. However, when it comes to State and County growth it can often be a two-edged sword. Hillsborough County has been experiencing significant growth over the past few years and it isn't expected to slow...

The Truth About Hillsborough County Alligators
Here in the Tampa area, Apollo Beach and the surrounding communities, alligators are not a common reality. Do we have alligator sightings, sometimes, but it really isn't something that we are concerned with. However, the statistics of alligators around Hillsboro...

Biggest Halloween Party For Kids – Apollo Beach
Let's face it, the options for Halloween night is pretty limited around the Apollo Beach, Riverview, and Ruskin areas when you have kids. Of course, you can do the whole trick or treat thing, watch for traffic and fight the crowd in the neighborhood, but there are...

Italy Arrives In Apollo Beach
If you've driven down Apollo Beach Blvd recently, you may have noticed that the parking lot in the strip mall across from Beef Obrady's has been quite full. There's a reason. We have a new Italian Restaurant in Apollo Beach and it's called The Vineyards. We wanted to...

Authentic Cuban Cuisine Just 4 Miles From Apollo Beach Blvd
If you look for real authentic Cuban food near Apollo Beach, you will quickly realize that the options are limited. But we found a flavorful Cuban restaurant that is just 4 miles from Apollo Beach Blvd and Hwy 41, off Big Bend Road. It's not a food truck or hole in...