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Welcome to Florida Time: Why Nobody Calls You Back, and the Business Opportunity Hiding in It
Florida Time is the gap between when you need a contractor and when one shows up. Here is how newcomers to South Shore get a callback, and why the shortage is a wide-open business opportunity.
Is Apollo Beach in a Flood Zone?
Parts of it. Stand on US 41 and look west and you are generally in a flood zone; look east and you generally are not. Here is what elevation, building year and evacuation routes actually mean for Apollo Beach buyers.
What Hurricane Milton's Real Wind Numbers Mean for Buying a Home in Apollo Beach
Milton's strongest gusts in Tampa Bay topped out around 96 to 101 mph, well below the 130 mph and up that homes here are designed for. Here is what that means for buyers, and why 2002 and newer homes are in great shape.
What Hurricane Helene Taught Us About Flood Zones in Apollo Beach
Is Apollo Beach in a flood zone? Parts of it are. What Helene showed us about elevation, the US 41 rule, and what to check before you buy, plus a free flood zone guide.
Boating in Apollo Beach: What Life on a Canal Is Really Like
Boating in Apollo Beach from your own dock: tides and draft, bridge clearance, lift capacity, the master dock plan and manatee zones.
Buying a Waterfront Home in Apollo Beach: What to Check First
Buying a waterfront home in Apollo Beach? Check canal depth at low tide, the master dock plan, lift capacity, seawall cost, flood zone and CDD before you offer.
Buying in Apollo Beach as a Canadian: What Actually Matters
Canadian buyers in Apollo Beach: the day-count rules, FIRPTA withholding on the sale, no homestead exemption, CDD fees, and the waterfront questions to ask first.
Apollo Beach Waterfront Homes: What Your Budget Really Buys
What does waterfront living cost in Apollo Beach? See what buyers can realistically expect from $550K to $1.9M, from older canal homes to updated homes with pools, docks and lifts.
What Does It Really Cost to Own a Home in Apollo Beach, Florida?
The mortgage is only part of the cost of living in Apollo Beach. Here is what buyers should know about insurance, taxes, CDD and HOA fees, Florida home maintenance, boating, storage, groceries, and the services you'll want lined up.
How Far Is Apollo Beach Really From Tampa and MacDill? (Spoiler: Not Far At All)
How far is Apollo Beach from Tampa and MacDill? About 35-40 minutes, plus you're 40 minutes from three international airports. Here's the full picture.