What Happens When a Hurricane Threatens the Gulf Coast?

hurricane threat hand fueling truck at a gas station

A couple Octobers ago, Hurricane Milton pushed into the Gulf and every local news station dropped everything else to cover it. Time flies. Here’s the part I actually remember: not the wind, not the rain, but eight hours parked at a gas station. The pumps had fuel. Something in the system kept messing up. I … Read more

What is hurricane season really like when you own a home in Tampa Bay?

During hurricane season, before most people sign a contract to buy here, they ask about hurricanes. It’s usually right after property taxes and homeowners insurance, and those three topics are more connected than most people realize. Hurricane season in Tampa Bay runs June 1 through November 30. Six months of the year, you track tropical … Read more