Tampa Bay Incomes, House Flipping, Publix and Starbucks Join Forces

Patch operates 23 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the top stories from the past week:

Loggerhead Sea Turtle’s Release Goes Off Without a Hitch

A sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle with a chill personality is back at home in waters off Lido Beach following a Friday, Sept. 16 release by Mote Marine Laboratory. Tucker B had been a patient at the marine’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital since May but was recently given the green light to go back to the wild.

Tampa Bay 3rd in Nation for House Flipping

Not everyone in Tampa Bay’s real estate market is on the hunt for a dream home. An estimated 10 percent are out to find, buy and then sell someone else’s dream home at a profit, according to RealtyTrac.

How Much Money are People Making in the Tampa Region?

Residents of the Tampa region are seeing rising incomes, according to new data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. The rise in the local median household income comes as the nation and most large metro areas are seeing similar increases.

Publix, Starbucks Teaming Up for In-Store Cafés

For those who think the only thing that could make a Pub sub better is a Frappuccino on the side, Publix and Starbucks have a surprise in store. The two companies have announced a trial team-up that will soon roll out at a Tampa Publix location.

Doubleheader on Tampa Bay Rays 2017 Schedule

Tampa Bay Rays fans eager to get the team’s 2017 schedule on their calendars don’t have to wait any longer. Major League Baseball has released the team’s official schedule for the upcoming season.

Teens Used Craigslist to Lure Robbery Victim, Deputies Say

Five teenagers from Riverview, Tampa and Apollo Beach face a number of criminal charges after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies say they lured a man to a robbery using a Craigslist ad.

Review of Unarmed Black Man’s Shooting Death Takes New Turn

An investigation into the Aug. 30 shooting death of an unarmed black man by a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy took a new turn Tuesday. State Attorney Mark Ober has recused himself from the review, citing a long-term friendship with the deputy’s family.

St. Pete, Sarasota Rank As ‘Most Walkable Neighborhoods’

Tampa Bay area residents who prefer getting around using foot power instead of automobiles may be pleased to know two cities in the region rank high in the walkability department. That’s according to the real estate brokerage Redfin, which recently ranked Florida’s Most Walkable Neighborhoods.

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