http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/realestate/as-florida-mcmansions-multiply-neighbors-cope-in-the-shadows/2262310
More and more large houses are being built in Florida, which is great for the housing market but unfortunate for the neighbors that have to live next to them. In addition to dealing with construction for extended periods of time, these mansions often compromise the privacy of their neighbors since they have to be built high off the ground to comply with flood insurance restrictions. This has caused neighbors to either have to modify their homes or move to a new location.
The problem is that these new homes are invading the privacy of their neighbors.
This affects Florida homeowners and realtors.
Guns-on-campus proposal likely dead for 2016 session
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/florida-senate-chairman-bill-to-open-campuses-to-gun-toting-students-is/2262272
A proposal to allow those with concealed weapons permits to carry their weapons on public university and college campuses has not been scheduled for a hearing for 2016, almost effectively blocking a vote on the legislation. Those in favor of the idea are seeking other ways to continue the proposal, while those against it have voiced their support for the decision of Senator Diaz de la Portilla to not hold a hearing on the legislation.
The problem is that the issue of concealed weapons on campuses has not yet been solved.
This affects Florida public university students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
Uber's low fares spark backlash: drivers protest pay cuts, customers may face surge pricing
http://www.tampabay.com/news/transportation/ubers-low-fares-spark-backlash-drivers-protest-pay-cuts-customers-may-face/2261405
Uber has lowered their prices in order to draw more customers due to the “winter slump”, however many Uber drivers in Tampa are protesting this decision, saying the weather doesn’t affect their region as it does in other places up North. Many drivers are saying they barely make a profit driving at the new rates, and therefore have made several protests, including all drivers logging off the app at the same time. Other drivers have logged off at strategic times in order to drive up surge prices, then logged back on in order to make a higher profit.
The problem is that both drivers are becoming dissatisfied with Uber in the Tampa area.
This affects Uber drivers and customers.
Bill would allow Florida students to advance at their own pace
http://www.tampabay.com/news/education/k12/bill-would-allow-florida-students-to-advance-at-their-own-pace/2261040
A bill filed by Senator Jeff Brandes seeks to personalize the school experience of students in Pinellas and Lake counties by allowing them to move on to more difficult material before the end of the semester. This could allow more advanced students to speed up the graduation process while allowing other students who need more time to focus on the course.
The problem is that some students are advanced enough to move on to more difficult material, but can’t under current school education plans.
This affects middle school and high school students and their teachers and staff in Pinellas and Lake counties.
Mayor Kriseman pledges $1 million to fight violence and poverty in St. Petersburg
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/local/mayor-kriseman-pledges-1-million-to-fight-violence-and-poverty-in-st/2260747
Several recent shootings have left 8 teenagers dead. Mayor Kriesman has pledged $1 million of the city budget towards solving the poverty and violence problems that are prevalent in South St. Petersburg. This budget will be focused towards education and access to jobs. A task force will decide how to best spend the budget.
The problem is that there had been a recent increase in violence in St. Petersburg.
This affects the citizens of St. Petersburg.
The article about the bill allowing students to advance at their own pace was really interesting. I never thought anything like that was possible because some kids are a lot slower than others.That sort of bill may cause some problems in the school system but its a really cool idea.
ReplyDeleteI thought the Uber article was really interesting because I always thought that the drivers themselves set the prices that we pay. Overall, I think the article was a great example of the effects of seasonal changes and how they don’t affect every region the same. It definitely creates a problem in predominately warmer areas in the wintertime because of what they mentioned but part of me would have thought that because of the low fare, people would be using Uber more and in a way off set the revenue decrease.
ReplyDeleteHere's a link to my local opportunities http://cxgoss.blogspot.com/2016/01/identifying-local-opportunities.html
DeleteI also thought the Uber article was interesting, and I have also been following the bill on carrying on campus. I can understand the frustration of the Uber drivers who are trying to make income. Anything that affects income is always a big issue. Carrying on Campus needs to have a decision made on it in stead of what has currently been going on.
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