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Brandon: 5 Newest Homes To Hit The Market

BRANDON, FL — When you’re looking for a new place, hunting down every new listing in the area can be a wearisome job. That’s why we here at Patch have stepped in and done the initial work for you.

Here’s a list of the five newest properties to hit the housing market in the Brandon area — including one with 2 beds and 2 baths for $92,000, and another with 4 beds and 2 baths for $259,900.

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Price: $189,000 Size: 1,995 sq. ft., 3 beds, and 4 baths

Price: $259,900 Size: 2,104 sq. ft, 4 beds, and 2 baths

Price: $199,000 Size: 1,368 sq. ft., 3 beds, and 2 baths

Price: $215,000 Size: 180 sq. ft., 4 beds, and 3 baths

Price: $92,000 Size: 918 sq. ft., 2 beds, and 2 baths

That’s not all! Keep scrolling for more listings. And there are even more homes for you to check out in our real-estate section for the Brandon area.

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There’s a new constable in town, and you’ll be surprised how he views his new job

A pillar of law enforcement – Kent Rini has pledged to protect and serve the community as the new constable for the Kyrene Justice Court Precinct. – Wrangler News photo by Joyce Coronel

By Sammie Ann Wicks

Forget everything you thought you knew about an Arizona constable’s work—Tempe’s new man in that job will tell you a far different story.

“I’m here to do this job in a spiritual way,” says Kent Rini, newly elected constable of Maricopa County’s Kyrene Justice Court Precinct. “And I want to encourage other constables to operate within that deeper awareness.”

Yes, you heard the word “spiritual” attached to the sometimes gritty work of serving the area’s Justice of the Peace and Magistrate courts’ subpoenas, evictions, and all. Rini, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Brandon Schmoll, a Republican, in the Nov. 6 general election.

But Rini, after a lifetime in security and law enforcement, came by his spirituality the hard way—by narrowly escaping death.

Basically, Rini says, “I died. Then I was transported to the spiritual dimension, where I talked to God.” This after sustaining multiple injuries in a car accident in 1973 and passing through a classic near-death experience.

“One of the injuries was that I suffered a broken jaw,” Rini remembers, “which in and of itself might have been OK, but the ER nurse misapplied the mouth tube, and when I threw up, I choked to death.” At this point, says Rini, other, more transcendent, awareness ensued.

“At the moment of choking, I started floating up, and then I continued floating up through the ceiling,” Rini says. “Finally, I began to experience something—it’s hard to put into words—something like universal consciousness. Within that, I actually met God.”

Such an experience was life-changing, says Rini, and ultimately caused him to make major changes in his life goals.

“As a college student, I got into acting, did radio and other shows for the public media networks,” Rini remembers, “and in general tried to incorporate everything I could within the area of my communications major.”

He received a B.A. in communications from Florida International University, went on to earn a communications M.A. from Arizona State University, and often worked as an actor, even landing a small part in “Jerry Maguire.” But his brush with death, Rini says, changed everything.

“There I was, engrossed in my communications studies, and then the accident,” Rini recounts. “With that experience, I decided to come back to this world and be of service.”

The rest of his life seemed to follow on in good order.

“I knew it was time to focus my studies in a higher vein, something that would help foster spiritual growth,” says Rini, and after receiving a doctor of divinity degree from Scottsdale’s Logos Center, he became an ordained minister.

He’s quick to add the work of a constable and the role of a minister pose no great conflict for him.

“I believe my spiritual beliefs will shape my professional conduct more than anything else,” Rini says, adding he hopes to change the approach to his area of law enforcement for the better.

“I’m not a redneck—I’m here to give constables a new idea,” says Rini, “one that’s pledged in its heart to truly protect and serve. I going to see that everybody is safe, and gets equal treatment.”

The new constable notes he will use his long experience in security to help him broaden the duties required of him by the courts.

“I owned and operated a security and alarm company for 18 years,” says Rini, “and learned a whole host of things that will help me be a better constable.”

With an awareness that the position of constable carries more direct individual citizen contact than any other law enforcement position, Rini says he wants his constituents to know his outreach to them will be a major effort.

“Anybody who wants my personal cell phone number will get it,” Rini says. “I’m even publishing my number in all my literature. And I’ll have a constable car—I want people to see me.” He plans to expand another area of community service as well.

“Not only do I want people to be able to phone in 24/7,” Rini says, “I also see myself as an educator—and I plan to offer safety seminars to the community as I have done in the past.”

Rini worked for 12 years with Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone in the county’s Silent Witness program, and also offered safety courses for SEVRAR, the SouthEast Valley Regional Association of Realtors, where he is an affiliate director. He adds his time working with the sheriff’s office was especially instructive.

“Sheriff Penzone started a new and better policing philosophy of action, reaching out to the community, and initiating such things as shutting down tent city,” Rini says, “and I want to move in a similar direction in the work that I do.” Rini also has plans for neglected populations in the community.

“Yes, I want to serve the whole community, and I will certainly do that,” Rini promises, “but I will be especially protective of children and the elderly. The elder population in particular experiences abuse that sometimes goes unnoticed—I saw a lot of situations involving the elderly while working with Paul (Penzone).”

But that’s the thing with Kent Rini: just when you think you’ve got a grasp on him as a committed law enforcement official, he shows you another vista into his motivations.

“Look. Everything is about higher consciousness—I want to always be drawing on that,” Rini reflects. “That’s what my death experience, and my involvement with Noetic Science, taught me.”

(In its modern practice, Noetic Science is dedicated to the study of, among other things, psychic phenomena, parapsychology and the Higher Mind, advanced in this country in the 1970’s by former NASA Apollo 14 Astronaut Edgar Dean “Ed” Mitchell.)

And Higher Mind is what Kent Rini is all about.

“For me, it always has to come down to this: Every day I go out into the world, and I judge myself according to my spirituality. I strive to do everything in a spiritual way—and that’s the way I will serve the people.”

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Brandon: 5 Nearby Open Houses To Stop By

BRANDON, FL — Sometimes shopping for a house online doesn’t quite get the job done. To get a real feel for a house, you really have to see it in person. That’s why you should always take advantage of a local open house: No more bumbling around in the dark!

Ready to start hunting? To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the five latest homes on the open-house circuit in the Brandon area. That way, you can get a feel for what’s available prior to committing to anything.

Below is an address, photo, price, home size and open-house time for each property on our list — including one with 4 beds and 3 baths for $399,900, and another with 2 beds and 2 baths for $149,000.

Want more information on one of the properties in our list? Just click on any address to learn more. Happy house hunting!

1. 2606 Chelsea Manor Blvd, Brandon, Florida 33510

Price: $149,000 Size: 1,240 sq. ft., 2 beds, and 2 baths Open house: Friday, December 21st at 8:00 am

Price: $153,000 Size: 1,078 sq. ft, 2 beds, and 2 baths Open house: Friday, December 21st at 8:00 am

Price: $399,900 Size: 2,412 sq. ft., 4 beds, and 3 baths Open house: Saturday, December 22nd at 1:00 pm

Price: $274,000 Size: 1,858 sq. ft., 3 beds, and 2 baths Open house: Friday, December 21st at 8:00 am

Price: $205,000 Size: 1,263 sq. ft., 3 beds, and 2 baths Open house: Sunday, December 23rd at 1:00 pm

Your search doesn’t have to end here! Keep scrolling for more listings. And there are even more open houses for you to check out in our real-estate section for the Brandon area.

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Stop Right There! Brandon Squirrel Wins World Photo Contest

BRANDON, FL – What may be the most famous squirrel in the world makes his home in Mary McGowan’s back yard in Brandon, Florida.

McGowan has dubbed the squirrel Stanley Sir Fancy Pants-less. She figures he deserves a title after winning her international acclaim and a grand prize wildlife photography award that includes a safari trip to Africa.

"I’m an amateur photographer and take my camera everywhere," said McGowan.

One of her favorite subjects is the wildlife in her own back yard.

"I always feed the birds but was having a problem with the squirrels stealing their birdseed so I set up a little area just for the squirrels to come and get nuts," she said.

She was photographing the frenzy for nuts one day when Stanley did something unexpected.

"He was making these crazy gestures like a nut went down his throat the wrong way or something," said McGowan.

McGowan said she had only seconds to capture the moment on camera.

"I took just three shots, and one of them ended up a winner," she said.

In the photo, Stanley is holding his arms up as if to warn a fellow squirrel to stop invading his nut turf.

McGowan captured the photo: "Stop right there!"

It proved the be the "decisive moment," a phrase coined by French humanist photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson.

On a lark, McGowan decided to enter it in a photography contest.

To her shock, her photograph was a worldwide hit.

Last month, the Born-Free Foundation flew McGowan to London to accept the Overall award, Best on Land award and People’s Choice award in the foundation’s annual The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Her photo, which was among 41 finalists, beat out a picture of a polar bear looking through a telescope, hugging lizards and a hyena with "wings."

"I’m on Cloud 9," she said "My family and friends just can’t believe it. Out of thousands of entries, my photograph won."

The grand prize for the overall winner included a "trophy of a silly monkey," a camera bag and a luxury safari for two through Kenya led by Alex Walker’s Serian Creatures of the Land Safaris.

"I couldn’t believe it. I’ve always wanted to go to Africa," she said. She and her husband, Ed, are in the process of scheduling their dream trip.

Since winning the grand prize, McGowan’s famous photo has appeared on the "Ellen DeGeneres Show," the BBC and on the National Geographic website

Although McGowan said her photo of Stanley is probably a once-in-a-lifetime shot, she continues carrying her camera everywhere – just in case.

Photos courtesy of Mary McGowan

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LP.org: Libertarians win local races, achieve ballot access, prevail on initiatives

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2018 Libertarian Election Results

The Nov. 6 election brought several significant victories for the Libertarian Party, including winning local races for public office in Florida, Kentucky, Minnesota, and Tennessee. Even in some states without a winning candidate, Libertarian vote totals were high enough to secure the party’s ballot access for future elections in Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, Oklahoma, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia, which will allow future candidates to focus on their campaigns rather than the costly and painstaking process of petition qualification. Libertarian-leaning ballot initiatives also passed in multiple states, including medical marijuana in Missouri and Utah and recreational marijuana in Michigan.

Cole Ebel, chair of the Libertarian Party of Tennessee, won his race for Carthage City Council on a platform of transparency, fiscal responsibility, and rigorous questioning of standard political assumptions. “I will always stand on principle above all,” Ebel said. “This is not a position I am running for to elevate myself, but a position I am seeking to represent the citizen. I cannot do this alone nor would I seek to. We must do this together.” He joins his wife, Smith County Commissioner Erica Ebel, in holding elected office in Tennessee.

Three Libertarians in Minnesota won their city council races, including Vince Workman in Burnsville, Olga Parsons in Crystal, and Nick Roehl in Plymouth. Four Libertarians in Indiana were also elected to public office, with Cheryl Heacox winning for Greensfork township advisor and Dean Hartley for Franklin township board both winning top-three positions, as well as two other candidates running unopposed, Terry Coffman for Liberty township board and Jamie Owens for Liberty township trustee. Libertarian Shannon Denniston won her race for Montgomery County magistrate in Kentucky. In Florida, Libertarian Shawn Elliott was elected to the Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District 1 with 68 percent of the vote. In South Carolina, Libertarian Artie Buxton won his race for school board in District 1, with 67 percent of the vote.

In a heartbreaking near-miss, Libertarian Bethany Baldes barely lost by only 53 votes in her race to upset Republican incumbent David Miller in Wyoming’s state House District 55. Before the absentee ballots were counted, she had been leading by 194 votes. There may be a recount, however, so it’s possible that this outcome could change. Her near-win was aided by a campaign strategy devised by Libertarian Party Campaigns Advisor Apollo Pazell, who brought Baldes from door to door on crutches in her district, despite her recent leg injury. They campaigned together with a team of six volunteers, knocking on every door in the district a total of three times each. That hardworking personal approach nearly succeeded.

Libertarian Jeff Hewitt’s race for the Board of Supervisors in Riverside County, Calif., is still up in the air. Preliminary reports show that Hewitt has 23,406 votes, more than 49 percent of the total, but is still short by 360 votes. Thousands of provisional and mail-in ballots have yet to be counted, however, so a victory in this race is still possible.

Libertarians in states without automatic ballot access have to spend an inordinate amount of time, money, and effort every year qualifying their candidates through petitioning. Fortunately, Libertarian Party vote totals in a few states have qualified them for future ballot access.

Oklahoma has some of the strictest ballot access laws in the country, which has historically made it a difficult state for Libertarians in past elections. Fortunately, Libertarian John Yeutter won nearly 25 percent of the vote in his race for Oklahoma auditor and inspector, which secures Libertarian Party ballot access until 2022. “Taxpayers in Oklahoma should have assurance that their state and local tax dollars are accounted for,” Yeutter said in his campaign.

In New York, Libertarian Larry Sharpe received an unprecedented 89,232 votes for governor, far in excess of the 50,000 needed to assure Libertarian Party ballot access in New York for the next four years. Sharpe ran an active campaign, with appearances throughout the news media and interviews on television and radio. In 2016, Sharpe was also only 32 votes short of being selected as the Libertarian Party’s vice presidential candidate.

Richard Brubaker, running for U.S. House from Wyoming, received enough votes to retain Libertarian Party ballot access for the state. Ballot access has also been assured until 2020 in Washington, D.C., thanks to the vote totals in Joseph Bishop-Henchman’s race for attorney general and his spouse Ethan Bishop-Henchman’s race for council chair. Mark Rutherford assured Indiana ballot access until 2022 with his race for secretary of state. In Massachusetts, Daniel Fishman has assured ballot access for two more years in his race for auditor.

For nearly a half century since its founding in 1971, the Libertarian Party has championed the legalization of drugs. Democratic and Republican politicians have long ignored the devastating and counterproductive effects of drug prohibition laws. Thankfully, voters in recent years have used ballot initiatives to override the politicians. Missouri and socially conservative Utah are the two latest states to legalize medical marijuana, allowing countless patients access to treatment that works for them. Michigan has gone a step further and joined the few states with legal recreational cannabis, allowing residents to make their own consumption choices.

In Florida, voters passed an initiative restoring voting rights to more than 1 million convicted felons who have completed their probation and made restitution for their crimes. Libertarians are pleased that most people who had been convicted of consensual “crimes” now have a path toward regaining their voting rights. Those who had been convicted of some violent crimes, however, like murder or sexual offenses, are excluded from this new law.

Libertarians have long maintained that price controls have negative unforeseen consequences that outweigh any benefits they might provide. Rent control may sound like a way to help lower-income residents find affordable housing, but controlling rental prices actually has the opposite effect — reducing the housing supply, lowering housing quality and maintenance, and shifting some of the high costs to opaque gatekeepers, additional fees, and even bribes. California voters fortunately defeated Proposition 10, a rent control initiative, by 23 percentage points. Also in California, a referendum for price controls on dialysis clinics has been defeated by a similar margin.

Several other Libertarian candidates attained significant shares of the vote on Nov. 6.

Gov. Gary Johnson received more than 15 percent of the votes in his bid for U.S. Senate from New Mexico. Nebraska state Sen. Laura Ebke received 42 percent of the vote in her re-election bid. Libertarian National Committee Chair Nicholas Sarwark received 11 percent of the vote for mayor of Phoenix. Libertarian National Committee Development Director Lauren Daugherty received 22 percent of the vote in her run for justice of the peace in McLennan County, Texas. Brian Luke received 27 percent of the votes in his run for U.S. House District 2 from Washington. Running for Washington state House in District 22, Allen Acosta scored a 30 percent vote total. Mark Fish received nearly 11 percent in his race for the Alaska state House in a three-way race that included both a Republican and a Democratic candidate.

A few Libertarian Party candidates California Assembly races achieved significant vote totals, including Justin Quigley with nearly 31 percent in District 21; LP California Chair Mimi Robson with more than 28 percent in District 70; Autumn Browne, daughter of two-time Libertarian Party presidential candidate Harry Browne, with nearly 28 percent in District 69; Brandon Nelson with more than 26 percent in District 4; and Christopher Stare with nearly 14 percent in District 51.

All of our hundreds of candidates did tremendous work campaigning throughout this election season, and LP.org will celebrate all of their achievements by publishing a full list of election results for Libertarian Party candidates as soon as final figures are available.

“More than 800 candidates gained invaluable experience running for office this year,” said Libertarian National Committee Chair Nicholas Sarwark. “After a brief respite, they’ll be ready to hit the ground running for 2020.”

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Florida House District 58 results: Lawrence McClure nabs victory over Phil Hornback

Republican incumbent Lawrence McClure faces a challenge from Democrat Phil Hornbeck in state House District 58. With all 49 precincts reporting, Republican Lawrence beat out Democrat Phil Hornback by less than 5,000 votes. More than 53,000 votes were counted in the district, which stretches from Temple Terrace east to the Hillsborough County line, taking in Plant City, Thonotosassa, Dover and parts of Brandon.

Republican environmental mitigation consultant Lawrence McClure faced dogged competition in his race to hold on to his District 58 seat, but ultimately beat out challenger Phil Hornback by less than 5,000 votes on Tuesday.

McClure, 31, was sworn in to the D-58 seat on Jan. 9 after winning a whirlwind special election to replace longtime Republican Rep. Dan Raulerson, who resigned for health reasons.

The first-time candidate barely had time to settle in to his new job before firing up yet another campaign to keep it for a full two-year term. As a state representative, the conservative Plant City businessman and Hillsborough Farm Bureau board member also earns an annual salary of $29,697.

"I wish I would have gotten in the race earlier," his Democratic opponent told the Tampa Bay Times. "Had I done that I think we could have raised a little more money and covered more grounds."

District 58 stretches from Temple Terrace east to the Hillsborough County line, taking in Plant City, Thonotosassa, Dover and parts of Brandon. It was fertile ground for McClure, whose campaign promise to bring conservative principles to Florida earned an endorsement from the NRA.

Hornback, 53, is a former middle school science teacher who now owns a real estate business with his wife, Sara, in Ruskin. The Des Moines, Iowa native became a small business owner in college, when he left school to take over a family-operated masonry business when his father retired.

When the housing market began to turn in the early 2000s, Hornback enrolled in night classes at Upper Iowa University and sold his business in 2004 after obtaining a history degree and teaching certification. Hornback taught middle school for 9 years before leaving education in 2013 to focus on the realty company he began as a second job.

Hornback opposes moves in Tallahassee to take control away from local governments, and considers the environment a top priority. But the central issue for Hornback’s campaign was the state’s failure to fully fund public education. Hornback warned that education funding is quickly becoming a "state crisis" that must be reversed if Florida is to succeed in attracting new jobs.

McClure countered those concerns by pointing to his role in passing what he called "record funding" for public education. Instead, his campaign viewed transportation improvements and protecting the local agriculture industry as areas that should be top state priorities.

McClure ran on his long history of working with local and state elected officials to help address policies that negatively impact Hillsborough’s environment, water supply and future land use.

The Tampa native played soccer and football at H. B. Plant High School before beginning his 8-year career at Streamline Environmental, where he works with local companies to address environmental mitigation, cleanup and petroleum tank removal. His wife, Courtney Newsome, also has family ties to east Hillsborough County’s agriculture industry, and currently works for Astin Farms.

For national and statewide election results check out The Buzz.

For local election results check out the Bay Buzz.

For school board election results check out The Gradebook.

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Armed Robber Hits Brandon Credit Union, Makes Off With Money

BRANDON, FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who robbed a Brandon credit union Monday, Oct. 22 at 12:02 p.m.

According to the sheriff’s office, a man armed with a gun entered the MidFlorida Credit Union at 825 W. Brandon Blvd. and gave a note to the teller demanding money. The teller complied and the robber fled the bank with the money. The sheriff’s office said he headed southeast from the bank, climbed over a fence and disappeared.

He is black, about 5 feet 9 inches tall with a thin build, in his late 20s. He was wearing a wig with dreadlocks, a white T-shirt, orange safety vest, green cargo pants and black boots with distinctive gold detail.

Anyone who recognizes the robber is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at 813-247-8200. To be eligible for a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).

Video via Hillsborough Sheriff

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Similar Homes For Sale Near Brandon, FL

Brandon, FL 33510 Brandon, FL 33510

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Mets lose to Yankees 10-3 as Harvey allows five runs

Matt Harvey allowed five runs in 4.2 IP against the Yankees, with Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton in the lineup, as the Mets lose 10-3.

Things you should know about today’s game…

1) Harvey’s five runs came against the top four of the Yankees’ lineup, featuring four players who figure to start on Opening Day. Against the rest of the order, fringe players on the roster, Harvey didn’t allow a baserunner. >> CLICK HERE to read more about his start

2) Jose Reyes went 2-3 with an RBI, raising his spring training average to .174.

3) Leadoff competition bonanza: three of the hitters who figure to be in competition to lead off games for the Mets (at least until Michael Conforto returns) batted 1-2-3 today: Amed Rosario (1-2, 2B), Juan Lagares (1-3), Brandon Nimmo (0-3).

What’s Next for the Mets…

The Mets host the Astros Sunday at 1:05 p.m.

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Can Brandon Drury take the next step with Yankees?

When the Yankees traded for Brandon Drury, short-term and long-term questions immediately arose.

The future of Yankees’ prospect Miguel Andujar, who was expected to be the favorite to break camp at third base before the trade, became a concern for those excited about the soon-to-be 23-year-old’s offensive potential. The Yankees claim that Andujar is still considered the future at the hot corner, but they believe he would benefit from honing his defensive proficiency while in the minor leagues rather the majors.

Barring injury or dreadful production, Drury is set to fill the void left from Chase Headley’s and Todd Frazier’s departures. What can we expect from the 25-year-old Drury?

Drury has grabbed just under 1,000 plate appearances in the last two seasons with the Diamondbacks, hitting .275 with a .323 on-base percentage, and a .453 slugging percentage (95 OPS+) in the span. He ripped 68 doubles, three triples, and 29 home runs during the time period.

When Drury gets hits, they tend to go for extra bases (40 percent of his career hits have gone for at least a double), which bodes well for a batter that will hit toward the bottom of the Yankees’ potent lineup.

Drury is not the most patient hitter – he owns a career 5.9 percent walk rate – while his strikeout rate (20.3 percent) hovers around the MLB average over his two-plus seasons (21.1 percent). It is not a certainty, but there is a chance that the right-handed hitting Drury benefits from being around some Yankees hitters that tend to see a lot of pitches, and draw walks in the process.

In the field, he has played most of his major league games at second base, however, he played 81.7 percent of his minor league games at third base. In 300-plus innings at third base in his time with the Diamondbacks (small sample size alert), Drury turned in a -4 defensive runs saved mark.

So, the Yankees must believe there is something better coming at third base from Drury when the major concern with Andujar is his glove work.

The Yankees have been high on Drury for some time, and gave up two promising mid-level prospects for his services. This signals the team believes that Drury has the capacity to improve on his solid stat line at the plate with at least average defense. He is just now approaching his prime seasons, thereby, if we add hitting in the Yankees’ lineup and in the American League East to the equation, there could be a significant increase in his offensive production.

Some have compared Drury’s trade with that of Didi Gregorius, who came to the Yankees via Arizona in the offseason leading up to the 2015 season. The parallel with Gregorius may be more about the trading partner as the Yankees shortstop had enjoyed significantly less time on the field as well as success than Drury before the trade. That said, the Yankees would be extremely excited if Drury elevates his game as dramatically as Gregorius has the last couple seasons.

Expecting Drury to leap to another level is understandable, but there is also the chance that exhibits that he is exactly the player he was the last couple of seasons. Stable production might not be enough for fans to stop clamoring for Andujar, however, if Drury’s performance stays constant with the last two seasons, it would still be sufficient in the Yankees’ eyes provided the rest of the lineup is doing what is expected of them.

Finally, should Drury backpedal, all would not be lost with Andujar seemingly close to contributing on an everyday basis. Drury’s versatility – he has also played both corner outfield spots in the big leagues – would continue to provide the Yankees with value whether he loses a starting role for lack of production, or simply because Andujar pushes the envelope.

Drury’s addition to the roster has made it easier for the Yankees to handle Andujar’s progression in the manner and speed they deem appropriate. At the same time, the team believes they have found a young experienced player within reach of high ceiling production.

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Brandon Air Conditioning Company Expands Service Areas

AirTime Air Conditioning and Heating is a full-service HVAC and Air Conditioning Company that specializes in HVAC repairs, sales, installation and more.

AirTime Air Conditioning & Heating

(Newswire.net — February 8, 2018) Valrico, FL — AirTime Air Conditioning and Heating opened its doors in Tampa, FL back in 2011 and moved to its current location in Valrico, FL in 2013. Like all entrepreneurs, Reddy and Barbara Gonzalez, co-founders of AirTime, had a dream to use their skills to build a business for their family and take advantage of the opportunities Americans have to grow a business as big as one can dream. Today, six years later and under Mr. Gonzalez’s leadership, AirTime has a fleet of vehicles manned by N.A.T.E and EPA certified HVAC repair technicians serving the six county region of West Central Florida made up of Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee and Sarasota counties.

With a large full-time staff working out of its primary corporate location at 110 N Mulrennan Rd, Valrico, FL 33594, AirTime Air Conditioning and Heating dispatches its fleet of vehicles and AC repair technicians throughout the region 24/7 to serve customers with emergency ac repair needs, regular ac tune up and maintenance needs along with new HVAC system sales and installation services.

AirTime is also excited to announce that it is opening a new office location in New Port Richey, FL to better serve Pasco and Pinellas County residents. The New Port Richey office will be managed by Angel Bellinni. More details on this new office location will be coming soon.

Authorized Dealer for Leading HVAC System Brands

AirTime Air Conditioning and Heating is an authorized dealer for all of the leading air conditioning brands including Carrier, Trane, Bryant, Lennox, York, Amana, and more. By offering a selection of top quality products for a variety of home air conditioning requirements and budgets, AirTime Air Conditioning and Heating has something for everyone. With AirTime Air Conditioning and Heating, you never have to compromise your needs or finances to get the best and most efficient system for your home.

Regular AC System Maintenance and Tune Ups

Central Florida area (Tampa, Brandon, Valrico, Lithia, Riverview, Lakeland, Plant City, Sun City, Apollo Beach, Wesley Chapel, Clearwater, St Petersburg) homeowners who have not had their heating and air conditioning system serviced or tuned up in the last 6 months face a much higher risk for for costly AC system repairs which can be avoided with a few maintenance best practices. Certainly, hiring a certified and licensed HVAC company like AirTime Air Conditioning and Heating is highly recommended to ensure that your investment in your home’s AC and heating system is maximized in terms of system efficiency and longevity.

Critical HVAC System Components To Service and Maintain

The AC Filters

Experience shows that most homeowners fail to timely and properly replace their HVAC system filters and this is one of the leading causes of air conditioning repairs and system breakdowns. Dirty filters become clogged filters and this places stress on the entire system because it hinders normal airflow and reduces your AC system’s efficiency significantly.

According the Department of Energy, “With normal airflow obstructed, air that bypasses the filter may carry dirt directly into the evaporator coil and impair the coil’s heat-absorbing capacity. Replacing a dirty, clogged filter with a clean one can lower your air conditioner’s energy consumption by 5% to 15%.” AC system airflow obstruction is one of the leading causes of emergency breakdowns on your AC system and can certainly lead to other damage as the clogged system is stressed while in use wearing down the entire system at a higher rate than normal. Don’t wait for an emergency AC repair need, call AirTime today to get your HVAC system maintenance done utilizing our off-season special.

Cleaning the AC Unit, System Coils and Drain Lines

It is really important to keep the area around the outside unit clean and free from landscaping, brush and debris is an important part of regular maintenance. When our AirTime AC technician arrives at your home, this will be one of the first areas the HVAC technician will address. We will clean any/all debris around the unit as most outside units tend to collect debris and brush on a fairly regular basis. Keeping this area clean is an easy but often overlooked step but one that any good AC repair company will analyze quickly on first inspection.

During an AirTime AC System Maintenance call, we also inspect and clean the system coils and drain lines. Clean coils and drain lines will allow your unit to run efficient and will also make your home feel more comfortable. Not to mention, an efficient unit keeps your electric bill as low as possible. At AirTime, we highly recommend you have a professional AC repair company conduct a bi-annual maintenance and AC system tune up.

Hiring a Professional

AirTime Air Conditioning is offering a $49.00 off-season maintenance special with no trip charge. AirTime is offering this discount in the off-season while calls and emergencies are lower in volume. This off-season heating and air conditioning system tune-up special is intended to save the average homeowner the hassle, time and expense that comes with attempting to do all of this properly without the assistance of a heating and air conditioning system pro, or worse, ignoring it and face it likely breakdown come mid-summer when the heat index in Florida puts high demands on your entire AC system.

At AirTime Air Conditioning and Heating, we employ only the best of the best. All of our technicians are factory trained, N.A.T.E and EPA certified, and have had thorough background checks conducted.

Our factory-trained technicians provide all types of emergency AC repair services for all makes and models of air conditioning systems. We respond quickly to your service needs and come ready to solve any problems and complete on-site repairs in an efficient manner. Our AC repair technicians can also perform full installations of new AC system units.

Certified Expert HVAC Professionals

AirTime Air Conditioning and Heating’s installation, service and maintenance departments are second to none. AirTime Air Conditioning and Heating technicians are factory trained, N.A.T.E. certified and EPA refrigerant licensed. AirTime Air Conditioning and Heating is a drug-free workplace and conducts thorough background checks on all service personnel. AirTime Air Conditioning and Heating is fully licensed and insured.

Serving Residents in Multiple Locations

AirTime Air Conditioning and Heating serves residents throughout the West Central Florida region through its three primary locations including Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Brandon, Plant City, Lakeland, Valrico, Lithia, Riverview, Sun City Center, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Saint Petersburg, Clearwater, New Port Richey and more. AirTime has three convenient locations with HVAC technicians ready to serve customers throughout the region. For location and contact information please see the AirTIme locations page at https://airtimeairconditioning.com/locations/.

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Florida community redevelopment agency bills aim to restrict, end TIFs

The Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida.

Two bills now in Florida Senate committees offer different ways to do the same thing: Impose strict auditing, ethics, reporting and accountability measures on the state’s 222 community redevelopment agencies (CRA).

After that, the bills vary, with one phasing CRAs out within 20 years and the other restricting how revenues are collected and spent, effectively diminishing their utility as redevelopment tools for local governments.

Florida’s Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 created CRAs as conduits for directing tax incremental funds (TIF) directly into financing improvements in “blighted” areas. TIF is property tax revenue generated above a “base” year property values within the redevelopment area.

CRAs are created and managed by cities and counties. Often, the CRA board is the county or city commission or council. They have the authority to issue bonds, provide low-income housing incentives, prepare and adopt area development plans.

CRAs have come under fire since a February 2016 Miami-Dade grand jury report identified several South Florida CRAs as “slush funds” for “pet projects” controlled by county and city officials with little scrutiny or public input.

Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’Lakes, in a widely-published August op-ed, claimed CRAs extract millions of dollars from municipal budgets for projects that often don’t benefit the general public.

Citing a 2017 Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability’s (OPPAGA) audit, Cocoran noted that statewide, the agencies issued $1.35 billion in bonds between 2005 and 2016, and were collectively $715 million in debt.

“We literally cannot afford CRAs,” he wrote.

Untrue, local governments and redevelopment specialists maintain. Florida League of Cities (FLC) Assistant General Counsel David Cruz said CRAs have proven to be flexible and cost-effective mechanisms for revitalizing private investment in depressed areas and one of the best means to create affordable housing.

Dunedin Director of CRA Economic Development Robert Ironsmith said CRAs do not extract money from municipal budgets because their revenues are generated by property values within them.

CRA revenues are ”direct investments in the area generating the revenues,” Ironsmith said. “This public investment gets rewarded as performance improves — it is not a handout. It is a concentrated approach in turning areas around.”

The bills “effectively punish all of Florida’s municipalities, counties and special taxing districts that have played by the rules and achieved so much to benefit their communities,” Tampa City Councilman Mike Suarez said. “There’s no need for his heavy-handed legislation.”

“There are more than 200 CRAs,” Cruz said. Despite “the negative press for a couple,” the vast majority are effectively run and directly responsive to residents and businesses within them.

House Bill 17 Passed By House

Both bills — HB 17 and SB 432 — are similar to 2017 bills that withered in committees and are submitted by the same sponsors, Rep. Jake Raburn, R-Valrico, in the House, and Sen. Tom Lee, R-Brandon, in the Senate.

Both would increase audit, ethics, reporting and accountability measures for CRAs; require CRAs to annually submit additional reporting information to the state, including performance data for each CRA plan, number of projects started, total number of projects completed, commercial property vacancy rates, amount expended on affordable housing, etc. The bills require CRA procurement to be the same as city and county procurement procedures.

“At this point, we are very supportive of the accountability and transparency in each of these bills,” Cruz said, noting they provide enough oversight to ensure only CRAs that meet economic viability and community engagement standards will be sustainable.

Raburn’s HB 17 passed the House in a 72-32 vote on Jan. 12. It has been referred to the Senate’s community affairs, rules and appropriations committees.

HB 17 prohibits the creation of new CRAs after Oct. 1, 2018, except by a special act of the legislature. It calls for phasing out existing CRAs by Sept. 30, 2038, except those with outstanding bond obligations, unless reauthorized by a super majority vote of the body that created the CRA.

Raburn maintains CRAs are “redundant” and cites an OPPAGA survey of CRA board members that found 97 percent said similar projects could be funded by other local government entities, such as cities or counties, just as effectively.

Raburn said greater transparency and broader citizen inclusion are needed because some CRA boards are exclusively comprised of local elected officials that are not held to the same accountability standards as city or county commissions are.

Corcoran describes Rayburn’s bill as “pure common sense” while others, such as Bill Peebles of the Florida Redevelopment Association, testified in committee hearings that it is “a nuclear option. That’s a death knell for these things.”

Cruz said the FLC is opposed to provisions in HB 17 that only allow state legislators to create new CRAs and require a supermajority vote of a county commission or city council to reauthorize an existing CRA before all are phased out in 2038. It should be a local decision to create one “since no state funds are used to create CRAs,” he said.

Veteran lobbyist Ron Book, who represents nearly 30 municipalities in Tallahassee, agrees, but pointed out that state legislators have the statutory authority to regulate all taxing entities, including CRAs. Therefore, he said, they can require CRAs only be created by state legislators.

“The Constitution of Florida says if you’re going to tax, you must have specific authorization from the state legislature,” Book said. “What the legislature giveth, the legislature taketh away.”

Senate Bill 432 Remains In Three Committees

Lee’s SB 432 has passed through the Senate’s Community Affairs Committee and is in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development.

Unlike the House bill, SB 432 does not impose a timeline for phasing out CRAs or require legislative approval of new CRAs, but it contains provisions that cap administrative spending at 18 percent, prohibits TIF expenditures on festivals, street parties, grants to promote tourism and grants to “socially beneficial programs.” The Senate bill would also change CRA board composition by requiring the appointment of two non-elected members.

Cruz said “there are a number of key differences” between HB 17 and SB 432 with the FLC objecting to the Senate bill’s proposal to cap administrative CRA spending, impose “a very restrictive list of TIF” expenditures and eliminate “social benefit” partnerships with non-profits.

Many CRAs seek opportunities to create partnerships with local non-profits, Cruz said. Since affordable housing is a key, common CRA objective, many often “partner” with organizations such as Habitat For Humanity. The Senate bill “specifically prohibits these types of partnerships,” he said.

What’s Next

With both bills in Senate committees, Cruz said there is still time for local government officials to lobby their state representatives to retain accountability and transparency standards in the proposals while doing away with provisions to phase out CRAs or restrict their spending and partnership capacities.

“The accountability and transparency [in each] can help with that in the future,” he said.

County and city elected officials had the opportunity to bend lawmakers’ ears about CRAs up close and personal during the FLC’s ‘Legislative Action Days’ on Jan. 30-31.

CRA advocates point out the agencies have spearheaded revitalizations of downtowns across the state, from Tallahassee to Key West, paving the way for St. Petersburg’s Dali Museum and Mahaffey Theater, the restoration of historic McCollum Hall in Fort Myers and the $3 billion investment in Tampa’s proposed Water Street district by Jeff Vinik and Bill Gates.

They note CRAs are created as a revenue stream that incentivizes investment in struggling areas that would otherwise not be attractive. The money “is going into areas where the private sector would not go,” Lakeland CRA Manager Nicole Travis said.

Without initial CRA subsidization, “I don’t know if these areas would get the dollars and resources they need” from general fund budgets, Fort Myers CRA Executive Director Leigh Scrabis said.

The CRA-related proposals are among at least nine bills introduced during the 2018 legislative session that the FPL and Florida Association of Counties have labeled as “preemption bills” that diminish local control on a range of issues, from tree-trimming to the timing of ballot measures to regulating short-term vacation rentals.

Cochran dismisses the preemption complaint, calling it “just government blame shifting. What [HB 17] instead is part and parcel of an attack on corruption and on those who would pass the buck with one hand and pass the plate with the other,” he wrote in defending the proposal.

The bills, particularly HB 17, are widely supported by a range of conservative groups and spending critics, including Florida TaxWatch and Americans For Prosperity’s Florida Chapter.

“We support more transparency and efficiency in government, especially where tax dollars are in play,” Florida AFP spokesman Andres Malave. “We’d like to see CRA be phased out for common sense regulatory reform that can empower the private sector take on development and redevelopment, and empower these communities to build a brighter future.”

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Property Details for 907 N Taylor Rd

907 N Taylor Rd, Brandon, FL 33510 907 N Taylor Rd, Brandon, FL 33510

907 N Taylor Rd, Brandon, FL 33510 is a single family home for sale, and has been listed on the market for 1 day. 907 N Taylor Rd is in the Limona Improvement neighborhood, which has a median listing price of $469,000. The median listing price for Limona Improvement is 5% greater than Brandon at $234,900, and 0% less than FL at $248,000. Nearby neighborhoods like Lakewood Ridge Estates South, Chapman’s Lake Front, Melodie Park, and Woodberry have a median listing price of $247,900. The schools near 907 N Taylor Rd include Seffner Elementary School, Mann Middle School, and Brandon High School, which are all in the Mann-HB and Brandon-HB district. There are similar and nearby single family homes for sale include 1702 Cottage Forest Ct, 913 Heritage Groves Dr, and 2126 Woodberry Rd.

Basic information about a property can only take you so far. You may think you’ve found the perfect location, only to learn that there are no good schools for your kids in the area. You may believe you’ve found the perfect place with respect to size, but then discover that amenities like a pool and central air are not available. You might feel like you’re getting a great price, and then learn that the real estate market for this area is very different than you thought it was. That’s why realtor.com® gives you all the information you need, including information about school and local markets, not just the basics.

Don’t let your searches get lost when you log off. Sign in with realtor.com® not only to save your searches, but to set up notifications so you can be immediately e-mailed if a new property is added that fits your search criteria, or if there is an adjustment to one of the properties you currently have in your search listings.

Find out if 907 N Taylor Rd or a similar property for sale is right for you. Realtor.com® can help you narrow down your search and provide you with all the details you need to find the home that’s perfectly suited to your needs.

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Two Ways To Find New Apartments In Brandon FL Fast

The decision to move to Brandon Florida could be very beneficial one. It might move you closer to Tampa which is where you might be working. Whether you are currently living in Brandon, or you are going to move there, you can find a new apartment very quickly using the Internet. It should be simple to find two or three potential contenders, one of which will approve your application so that you can move in. Here are a couple of ways to find new apartments in brandon fl that will be affordable and large enough for your family.

What Type Of Apartment Are You Looking For?

The type of apartment that you are looking for will include one that is close to shopping centers, your place of work, and also schools if you have kids. It’s always important to consider the location of the apartment, even if it is a little more expensive. You are going to save that money by not having to drive so far every day for your normal routines. That’s why you need to pick and choose carefully as you are looking at Brandon apartments that are currently available for rent.

Where Should You Start Searching For Them?

Searching for these apartments is actually very easy to do. There are websites that many people referred to as apartment finder websites where most of the listings can be found. They have done the work for you, presenting the apartments, and they allow you to organize the information so that it can help you make the right choice. Segregating the information by size, number of rooms, cost of rent, and also the location, can help you find the right one very quickly. The other way is to look in the local classifieds which will also have good listings.

Whether you are moving into Brandon from Lakeland or St. Petersburg, or you simply need to upgrade to a much better apartment than you have now, finding this information online is the key to doing so quickly. It shouldn’t take you very long at all to locate these companies that are currently offering apartments for rent. Go through all of the listings, evaluate them based upon public feedback, and choose the one that will fit your budget at the right location. Start submitting your applications for new apartments in Brandon FL today.

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Many Places To Do Sightseeing In The State Of Florida

When you think of the state of Florida, you often see images in your mind of Miami Beach, Naples golf courses, and the Florida Keys. However, there are many other places that you can go that have tickets that you can purchase that will take you on a literal sightseeing tour of Florida. There are different ones, depending upon where you are in the state, all of which are wonderful to experience. Let’s go over a few of them that are very popular and discuss why you ought to consider doing these sightseeing tours once you get to the state.

Kennedy Space Center At Cape Canaveral

This literally represents the desire of Americans to explore space. You can learn so much about our space program. There are quite a few sites to see including the space shuttle Atlantis, plus there is also a space shuttle simulator. Kids can learn about the space program and how to get involved. There are also camps that are designed just for kids. It’s a great place to visit to see how far we have come from our original notions to go into outer space.

Miami And The Keys Explorer Pass

First of all, you will get to choose from 3 to 5 different activities that you can do. This will be out of a total 30 possibilities. You can take a tour of Miami, South Beach, or Fort Lauderdale, and many other destinations can also be included. What is unique about these tours is that they take you directly to some of the most impressive spots in the state. You can have a lot of fun, regardless of your age, as you are led through some of the best tourist destinations. Once you are able to travel into the Florida Keys, or get to know some of the more unique places in Miami, you will see why going on tours is so valuable.

These are just a few ideas to consider if you would like to go to Florida and have a great time. Although you might consider spending more time on Miami Beach, or you may want to spend a couple weeks in Orlando doing the amusement parks, tours are always another option. You can also get great deals on them as you are booking your flight and hotel when coming into the state, something that can save you a considerable amount of money.

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What are the Benefits of Open House Presentation?

Whatever it is, apartment for rent Birmingham AL, or an open house in Miami, you have to take care of its presentation. You want to sell an apartment or you are the buyer. Whatever it is, keep the cleaning and the presentation in mind.

It’s still a weekend pastime for potential buyers. They visit open houses in the real estate market. These are great opportunities for the seller and the buyer. It’s the opportunity to showcase a favorite place – your home for sale. It’s when you and your realtor come together to display your precious home in all its glory. It’s imperative that you complete some of the following before you receive your first prospect.

The number one activity, cleaning, is the most obvious. Your property for sale ought to be spotless. This includes appliances. You may be working full time and feel that you cannot spare the time to clean thoroughly. It is a prudent decision to hire a reliable house cleaning service. The money spent will be well worth it. If you are trying to sell the home quickly, it could be hard to keep it clean. This especially if you’re still living there. Nonetheless, you should try very hard. Your open house presentation must be impeccable.

Eliminate foul odors. Nothing turns off a potential buyer than a mysterious odor. You should inspect the house for potential odors. If necessary, have a steady supply of air fresheners. When selling property keep kitchen garbage clean, fresh, and out of sight.

Clutter is also a major turnoff for potential homeowners. It’s not comforting to see piles of clutter. Put away small appliances, they should not be on countertops. Take down photographs and knick-knacks. In property for sale, your visitors should be able to envision their own belongings in your house. Not yours. Clean and organize your closets. In fact, you should give the idea that you’re ready to move and for that reason hold a minimum of items in your closets.

When selling property Remove non-essential furniture to have your rooms appear larger. Spacious rooms are more eye appealing. Junk boxes will be stored out of sight. At this time you should be figuring out what you will be needing and what you can let go. Well before your first open house, hold a garage sale. It is a truism that baking cookies or bread during the open house will offer the potential homeowner a friendly atmosphere in which to view your residence. Candles add an elegant touch together with Classical or jazz background music.

Property for sale should be shown anytime. It’s very common for buyers to show up at the last minute. It usually means their ready to put down an offer. Try to be flexible. Homebuyers also have hectic schedules. Buyers might feel uncomfortable if you are present at the real estate negotiations. You want the potential buyer to fall in love with your home not pull away from it. When you’re selling the property, if they’re not allowed to view the full house, they’ll likely move on to the next one.

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Real Estate Investment for Apartments

It is true that one of the numerous ways to make a protected financial future is through real estate investing. However, for people who are innocent in this field, it can be very difficult to invest in the real state. Although it is very popular among people that they buy an apartment and rent it out. For example, the demand for an apartment for rent Birmingham AL is always up to the people around the America.

In obtaining property as your investment, it is essential to find out from the professionals the things to consider in having a purchase. And it is equally important to know what to avoid in real estate investment. Remember that the failure or the success of a return on the money invested will be gauged by where and when you purchase.

With similarities to economy and stock market, real estate typically runs in series for about 7-10 years. The value of real estate usually goes this way: it goes up for a few years, tops out, remain on top or goes down for 2-3 years. Real estate investing is always possible even though the investor isn’t a financial tycoon.

Several ways in purchasing real estate always exist without paying a big amount of money as cash down payment. Because of low-interest rate and economy development, a new cycle of real estate growth is now dawning.

Like any kind of business, real estate investing should start with a solid plan. Investors should have certain goals and find out the necessary steps to achieve those goals. As mentioned earlier, learn everything you can about real estate investing and keep on educating yourself throughout the lifespan of your business.

The possibility of new investors that don’t have the information on this field is to invest at the top of the market, anticipating that the investment will go smooth and give them fast profit. This should not be done. Knowledgeable and smart investors buy real estate at or near the market’s bottom during the time when many investors are reluctant and do not have the financial capacity to buy.

Real estate investment is definitely safer than investing in the stock market. It might simple like buying a house that requires remodeling, painting it, and then selling it. However, there are lots of factors that an investor should consider before deciding to invest in real estate. The said factors include:

Investment capital, or a legal way of attaining real estate property or investment without being in debt.

An excellent familiarity about real estate market or a practice on this field and the area in which you’re searching to buy property.

The ability to do carry out repair job or to find people who can do the work for you.

If you’re able to find, evaluate and buy houses which are either in foreclosure or fixer-uppers and that can be remodeled fast. An investor can even serve as landlord for that real estate property while its value goes up. You just have to be careful in selecting the person who will rent your property since it should be preserved well.

Whatever real estate investment the wannabe investor chooses, the most significant thing is to start slowly but surely. Similar to other things in the world, in real estate investing, everyone could learn, make mistakes, learn from the mistakes and go through bigger things when prepared.

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