Rent increase ordinance gains traction in St. Pete

A proposed ordinance could provide tenants with more time to prepare for significant rent hikes that have become a common occurrence in St. Petersburg.

During Thursday’s Housing, Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting, City Council Chair Gina Driscoll said she called for the new business item as part of an ongoing effort to create a better environment for the city's renters. She also hopes to strengthen relationships between tenants and landlords in an area that has seen rental prices increase by 25-35% over the past year.

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Your weekend arts forecast: MMYep, Hanson’s coming to town

It was 1997 when Oklahoma brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson hit No. on the pop charts with “MMBop,” an infectious indie-pop dance record credited to the singular name Hanson. Drummer Zac, the youngest brother, was 12 when “MMBop” was nominated for a pair of Grammys. Guitarist Isaac was 17, keys player Taylor 14. The album Middle of Nowhere was a towering success.

So what happened to Hanson? Although the brothers were never able to reap the same financial rewards, or repeat the chart success of that debut, they’ve kept at it, refining their sound, and their rock ‘n’ roll street cred, as they matured. Today, Hanson has released eight studio albums – the most recent is Red Green Blue, out since May – and plays to a fiercely loyal, global fan base.

Startup Report #120 – TIECon

With TIE Tampa Bay Executive Director Mona Patel.

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