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Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center Opening Announced

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A manatee swims among seagrass in the Homosassa River.

Manatees are BACK at Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center!

It’s a seasonal thing. On November 1, the Manatee Viewing Center reopens. You can enjoy some manatee viewing from November 1 until April 15. It’s the cooler weather that brings them to that particular location, the Big Bend Power Station.

Stan Kroh is manager of Land and Stewardship Programs for Tampa Electric. He said, “We’re proud to be the showcase for Tampa Electric’s commitment to environmental stewardship. The Manatee Viewing Center proves that you can have fun while learning about the natural treasures of Florida.”

The Big Bend Power Station really is a cool thing to take the family to. You can walk along the boardwalks and capture great manatee photos.

For more on this story, click here.

Where Does Florida Rank On The Safest States List?

Americans are fearing more for their safety, as of late.

It seems like every day, we’re reading more and more about carjackings or someone getting pushed onto the tracks in a subway station.

Wallethub recently did a study on safety in each state. Included in this study was a look at COVID-19 related statistics.

Some states feel safer than others, but WalletHub broke it down very specifically, looking at 53 safety indicators, which were then grouped into five different categories.

We’ll show you the Top 5 safest states, but you might be surprised to find out that Florida did not rank high on the list. The Sunshine State ranked particularly low when it came to workplace safety and road safety.

Florida Town Among Most Affordable Cities In The U.S.

Sarasota is one of the most affordable cities in the U.S. and this is coming from a study by Realtor.com.

They actually have the region of North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton as one of the most affordable cities. The list is about the Emerging Housing Market Index, where they named the most affordable places to live in the U.S.

The list was made up after going through 300 large markets each quarter. They based their research on details including:

  • Local economy
  • Unemployment levels
  • Wages
  • Commute distances
  • Recreational activities
  • Housing markets/property taxes

Here’s the list of the top 10 markets.

  • 1. Vermont

    Vermont is known for its workplace safety and residential safety. Personally and professionally folks feel safe.

  • 2. Maine

    Maine’s roadways are safe.

  • 3. New Hampshire

    New Hampshire boasts financial safety for its residents.

  • 4. Utah

    Utah came in second for both financial and workplace safety.

  • 5. Hawaii

Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.

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