Our condominium complex is 40 years old. We have always provided additional storage facilities to our owners and residents as an amenity. Recently, the local fire department cited us in violating its codes because of the storage rooms. It ordered us to empty them and seal the rooms! ...more

December 20, 2009

Crude oil prices have fallen to new lows for this year. So you'd think gas prices would sink right along with them. ...more

February 15, 2009

The terrorism threat to the United States during the next five years will be driven by instability in the Middle East and Africa, persistent challenges to border security and increasing Internet savvy, says a new intelligence assessment obtained by The Associated Press. ...more

December 26, 2008

Tough economic times are forcing some storage unit renters to stop paying their monthly fee. After they are given several warnings via certified mail, their stuff is auctioned -- and there are people waiting to bid. ...more

December 9, 2008

The St. Petersburg City Council is scheduled to vote Friday on whether to annex 18 acres of the island of Tierra Verde. ...more

November 20, 2008

It's amazing how quickly people resume old practices when gas prices drop. Everyone is enjoying much lower gas prices than just a month ago, but we should not forget that this turns on a dime, and our country's top priority - short of stabilizing our economy - is to become self-reliant when it comes to energy. ...more

October 26, 2008