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Sinkhole Strikes Resort, Cashing In On Failing Kids, Elvis Week Reminder
Start your day with five things to know, including a report on for-profit tutoring companies and tips for house-hunting and caring for aging parents.
Five things to know today, Aug. 12, as you go about your business in the Greater Brandon area.
Sinkhole Story Developing
- From ABC Action News - WFTS/TV — "DEVELOPING: A sinkhole caused a section of a central Florida resort villa to partially collapse early Monday, while another section of the villa was sinking, authorities said." See http://wfts.tv/15tjvQo.
House-Hunting Tip
- From TONY Baroni, Realtor — Tony Baroni Team Keller Williams Brandon, FL — "It usually makes sense to pass your home inspections before having the lender (if financing) order the appraisal. If you want to cancel due to inspections then you will save the money you would have normally spent on the appraisal. It all depends on the closing date and timing so you will need to consult with your Realtor and lender to see if this will work for you or not."
Elvis Week Store-Offering Tribute
- From Sound Exchange Tampa Bay — "Elvis Week 2013 at Graceland, Aug 10-17! Can't get to Memphis? TCB and stock up on CDs, LPs, & Elvis movies! Thank you, thank you very much."
In The News: For-Profit Tutoring Companies
- From TBO.com — "By creating for-profit tutoring companies, educators win taxpayer money from their own school districts. A Tampa Bay Times investigation, featured on today's front page, looks into teachers cashing in on failing kids." See Educators Running Government-Funded Tutoring Companies Create Concern Over Conflicts
Caring For Aging Parents
- From Melissa Snively - State Farm Agent — "Here is a resource for those who are considering assistance for their loved one. If you need help with planning financially for a future long term care need, please call us at 813-662-3622." See Five Tips For Choosing An Assisted-Living Facility
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More 'Today In Brandon' Posts
- Dining Deal, Taco Waffle, Leadership Class Members Named (Aug. 8, 2013)
- Taco Bus Brandon Opens, $3 AMC Movie, Sprucing Up McLane (July 29, 2013)
And From Our Sister Patch in Bloomingdale-Riverview . . .
- Shark Tagging, On Tap, College Rankings, Bleu Salon's Plead (Aug. 6, 2013)
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