by HughesShelton | Apr 30, 2019 | Blog, Clearwater, General, Important, Local, News, South Tampa, St Petersburg, Tampa Bay
Plant High School, 2415 S. Himes Ave., Tampa, is among the best high schools in America, U.S. News & World Report said Tuesday in its most comprehensive ranking yet of the nation’s high schools. More than 17,000 schools are ranked, an increase from 2,700...
by HughesShelton | Mar 11, 2019 | Blog, Clearwater, General, Important, Investors, Local, News, Tampa Bay
January brought a pirate invasion to the Bay area. But in March, we’ve got an invasion of a different kind: spring break vacationers. From Indiana, to Kansas, to Canada, many have fled to Madeira Beach after being fed up with the north’s cold temperatures. “It was 20...
by HughesShelton | Feb 26, 2019 | Blog, Clearwater, General, Important, Investors, Local, Luxury, News, Real Estate, South Tampa, St Petersburg, Tampa Bay
For the third time in a few years, Clearwater Beach has claimed the top spot among favorite beaches in the country. According to TripAdvisor, the iconic beach has been named No. 1. It suggests that the best time to visit is, well, anytime of the year. “The sugar fine...
by HughesShelton | Dec 27, 2018 | Blog, Clearwater, General, Important, Investors, Local, News, Real Estate, South Tampa, St Petersburg, Tampa Bay, Uncategorized
January is a time for fresh starts. Whether you make a resolution or not, you’re probably looking for brighter horizons. Traveling in January comes with perks: After the holiday hustle and bustle, it gets less expensive to fly and book hotels. Sure, there are cooler...
by HughesShelton | Oct 24, 2017 | Blog, Clearwater, General, Investors, Local
Both the Sandpearl Resort and Opal Sands Resort were ranked near the top on Conde Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards for top resorts in Florida. The 253-room Sandpearl was No. 7 while the 230-room Opal Sands was ranked No. 8 on the list, which also has the...
by HughesShelton | Aug 2, 2017 | Blog, Clearwater, General, Housing Market, Important, Investors, Local, News, Real Estate, South Tampa, St Petersburg, Tampa Bay
NEW YORK – Aug. 1, 2017 – More than 126,000 U.S. homes were flipped last year – the highest rate since 2007, according to a study by WalletHub. The average gross profit on a single home flip? Nearly $63,000. Overall, Florida metro areas ranked in the top 25 percent...