September is Courteous Driving Month making NOW the time to focus on your good driving manners. It is not just about being nice when you drive, but about driving in a way that values the people who live or visit our Tampa Bay community. Courteous driving will put you in a better mood for your […]
The one thing that Lee Roy Selmon asked of his Expressway authority was to find a way to help and mentor the young people at the University of South Florida. To that end, we came up with the Selmon STEM Scholarship program (S3). Each year, we give book scholarships to freshman, sophomore, junior and senior […]
Summer is here and while that brings plenty of sunshine to the “Sunshine State” it also brings sudden, intense rainstorms, tropical storms or depressions, and the possibility of hurricanes. Driving in heavy rain or wind conditions can increase the potential for a dangerous situation for you, your family, and others on the road. According to […]
We love to explore our beautiful state of Florida and are always looking for road trips that offer unique insight into the wonders of our state. If you want to see architecture that inspires people from all over the world, then you need to hop in your car and plan to see these architectural masterpieces. […]
While Florida may be best known to tourists for its beaches and theme parks, there is a lot more to the state. There are still small, quiet, friendly towns just begging to be discovered. They highlight the natural beauty around them and are marked by roads draped with oak trees and Spanish moss that lead […]
Summer is officially here – kids are off from school, the sun is out for hours, and there is no better time to pack the family in a car and set off for a road trip adventure. But a dream vacation can quickly turn into a nightmare without proper planning. Below are 10 helpful tips […]
By its very nature, driving a vehicle is a risky activity. You can be the most conscientious driver in the world, and that still does not guarantee in any way that you can steer clear of road mishaps. Now imagine a person who carries with him or her a lot of bad driving habits. It […]
Summer break is officially upon us and the picturesque streets and warm weather of the Tampa Bay area are begging to be enjoyed. But with children currently out of school enjoying the long days and cool nights of summer, it is important for everyone on the road to be extra cautious. The U.S. Department of […]
Living in Florida with our tropical summer weather and warm ocean temperatures means that being organized and ready for a hurricane is a must. We have seen how quickly flooding in some of our low-lying or waterfront areas can occur from an average summer storm so it is easy to imagine how a hurricane can […]
Each year, an average of 29 children die as a result of being left in a hot car. So far in 2018, seven children have died in America, proving that it doesn’t need to be super-hot outside for vehicles to become a dangerous oven. Aside from crashes, heatstroke is the second leading cause of death […]
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