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Business Insider
18-07-2025
- Climate
- Business Insider
Our daughter bought us a new home after ours was destroyed by a hurricane. She sold it a year later.
On September 28th, 2022, Hurricane Ian confiscated half of our mobile home. We watched, spellbound, as that monster tore away a huge chunk of our living space. Mercifully, our bed was under a portion of intact roof, so we could sleep dry. However, the ceiling had collapsed over the part of our home we designated as an office, and every time it rained, the tile floor morphed into a pond, so we often needed boots to walk around. We tolerated this scourge for five months, until our daughter, Caroline, an international runway model and Yoga studio owner based in LA, called us with good news. She said she'd been approved for a mortgage and wanted to buy us a new home, wherever we wanted. We thought it was a good opportunity to be closer to our other two daughters in Washington D.C., and Richmond, Virginia, but we also wanted to stay in Florida. Ultimately, we decided to venture six hours northeast toward Jacksonville. We moved into "The Palace" Caroline found a home for $325,000 in a lovely neighborhood with a community pool, weight room, and bike paths. We called it "The Palace" because it was so roomy and beautiful. The cherry on top was when Caroline called us and said, "Oh, and by the way, I'm having the sellers put on a brand new roof." In early 2023, we sold our mobile home and immediately loaded up our moving truck and made our way to the house Caroline had bought for us. During the first rainstorm in our new home, I couldn't help but think of how we'd gone from frenetically grabbing buckets when thunderstorms threatened our old roof, to enjoying the peaceful pitter-patter of raindrops on our new one. We didn't stay long We felt adventurous, traveling from southwest to northeast Florida. We attended a Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp minor league baseball game, where I rescued an errant baseball. We took a day trip to the Jacksonville Zoo, laughing out loud at the Chimpanzees' acrobatic antics. It wasn't all fun and games. We struggled to adapt to Jacksonville's chilly winter. We were also surprised that the new people we met were taciturn at best. Anyone in our old neighborhood could be counted on for an impromptu, upbeat chat or would help you with any home maintenance in a heartbeat. We didn't feel the same about our new neighbors. Right after Christmas, nine months after we moved in, Caroline's beloved cat got sick, and the vet bill was considerable. I realized she wasn't going to be able to afford it on top of paying the mortgage for the home she'd bought us, and the rent for her apartment in Santa Monica. My mind whispered, "Uh-oh." The money we were able to contribute, $500 a month, was lower than her mortgage of over $2,000. She was a champion soul to give us this incredible gift, but it was taking a heavy toll on her. We had to do something We took money out of our small savings and contributed that. The cash was merely trying to empty the ocean with a thimble, though. We asked her if she wanted us to help her sell the home, relieve her of that financial stranglehold. As a businesswoman and a go-getter, Caroline did not want to give up, though. She decided to turn the house into an Airbnb, which would hopefully produce more income than what we were paying. She flew from California, and together we all chipped in to help decorate and get the space ready for her potential guests. Between Goodwill and Facebook Marketplace, Caroline accomplished a lot with very little cash. She found framed pictures to grace the walls, bought comfy outdoor furniture with a fire pit, and placed scented candles in every room. We returned back down south Meanwhile, we pursued our own mortgage for another mobile home back in southwestern Florida and moved back about 14 months after arriving in Jacksonville. Ultimately, the money Caroline brought in for the Airbnb was not enough to cover the mortgage, but she was happy she'd tried. We drove back up north to help her scrub, stage, and show the place, and she got a buyer within three months. She was happy to break even on her home sale. It's such a shame these mortgages are so killer these days. It feels as if young buyers are like kayakers trying to paddle up a waterfall. Despite the outcome, we will never, ever forget our daughter's caring largesse.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WATCH Action Sports Jax's Storytellers of the 904: Former Jacksonville Suns owner Pedro Bragan Jr.
If you think about baseball in Jacksonville, then the Bragan family name has to be top of mind. The boys from Birmingham, Alabama, rejuvenated minor league baseball in Jacksonville for over four decades before giving way to the current owner of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Ken Babby. Advertisement The new name still doesn't sit well with Pedro Bragan, Jr. but he also never imagined he would receive such a handsome sum of money to sell the Jacksonville Suns back in 2015. Bragan shares the journey of the early days when his family was operating in the red. He talks about the transition from Wolfson Park to the Baseball Grounds and why it was the right time to sell the team when he did. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Bragan has stories for days and a wonderful way of telling them. You can watch the full episode in the video player above. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action Sports Jax 24/7 live.
Axios
18-06-2025
- Business
- Axios
Tampa Bay Rays in talks to sell team
The Tampa Bay Rays are in discussions to sell the team, officials confirmed in a statement Wednesday. Why it matters: The potential sale raises more questions about the future of the team just a few months after plans to build a new stadium in downtown St. Petersburg fell apart. State of play: The discussions, first reported by Sportico, are with a group led by Patrick Zalupski, a Jacksonville home builder; Ken Babby, who owns the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp minor league baseball team; and Bill Cosgrove, the CEO of an Ohio-based mortgage firm. Unnamed "prominent Tampa Bay investors" are also part of the group, per the Rays' statement. "Neither the Rays nor the group will have further comment during the discussions," it goes on to say. The intrigue: The potential deal values the team at $1.7 billion, per the Sportico report. The sports business news outlet also reported that Zalupski had signed a letter of intent to buy the team. Current owner Stuart Sternberg bought the team in 2004 for $200 million. Between the lines: The stadium plan's unraveling put Sternberg at odds with local elected officials, making the odds of a deal revival appear slim to none.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Vote for VyStar Ballpark to win national contest
The home of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp could be named the best Triple-A ballpark of the year. Newsweek is holding a contest. VyStar Ballpark was nominated after its recent renovation. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< Advertisement Click here to cast your vote. You can vote once a day from now until June 25 at noon. The winner will be announced on July 2. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Weekend in Rochester: Father's Day, Juneteenth, and more!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Looking for something to do for Father's Day? Searching for a Juneteenth celebration? Or maybe you are just looking for some fun over the weekend! Below are some events happening in the Rochester area: The Rochester Red Wings are home this weekend and will be facing the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp! Saturday's game starts at 6:45 p.m. and Sunday's game is at 1:05 p.m. You can buy tickets to any of the home games this week by clicking here. The 'real clay extravaganza' returns to Studio Sales Pottery in East Avon each day this weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live pottery making demonstrations and competitions, over 20 vendors showcasing their ceramics, raffles, and more! Ever want to watch a movie outdoors? Downtown Definitely is screening movies at Parcel 5 this summer, with the first screening starting at 7 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m. Friday's movie is the Whoopi Goldberg musical comedy 'Sister Act.' Before the movie begins, there will be activities like a photo booth and face paint. Food and drinks will be served, and guests are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets. ASL interpreters will be on-site, and there will be closed captioning. 'Wicked' will be screened on July 18, and 'The Greatest Showman' will screen on August 29. The Verona Street Animal Society is holding its 19th Fast & The Furriest pet festival at Brown Square Park starting at 8 a.m. The 10K begins at 8 a.m., the 5K starts at 8:15 a.m., and the dog walk starts at 10:30 a.m. For those not racing, there will be vendors, contests, a pet vaccination clinic, a silent auction, and more! The Canandaigua Antique Show and Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Canandaigua Civic Center. Over 60 dealers will be selling furniture, jewelry, vintage clothing, and more. Tickets can be purchased on the event's website. The Rochester Juneteenth Parade and Festival will be held at MLK Park, with the festivities going from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The parade kicks off the festivities at 11 a.m., with the festival following suit an hour later. You can expect to see live music and dancing, food, and cultural activities, all to honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Team Ali Gaiters will be hosting its 19th annual Clambake event from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Honeoye Falls Fireman's Training Grounds. The family-friendly event features live music, all-you-can-eat food, activities, raffles, and more. The event is to raise funds for Golisano Children's Hospital. AKOMA, Rochester's African American Women's Gospel Choir, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a scholarship concert at 6 p.m. The anniversary show will be performed at the Robin and Tim Wentworth Arts Theatre at MCC. More information about the choir's scholarship can be found by clicking here. Deep 20 is teaming up with Pat's Pigs to serve BBQ for Father's Day from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The staff will be roasting a whole pig and dishing out food, along with mimosas, beers. There will also be live music, yard games, and more! The International Plaza will be hosting a Latin American and Caribbean-themed Father's Day celebration from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.! The event will feature live salsa music from Mairy and DJ Franco and a dominoes tournament organized by Condado Bar & Grill, a popular activity in Latin American and Caribbean nations. This celebration is free for all to attend. A market inspired by Blockbuster Home Video will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Water Street Music Hall. Guests are invited to celebrate nostalgic cinema and pop culture from the 80s to the 2000s, with multiple vendors and live music. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
