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If you’re noticing a strange smell around St. Petersburg you’re not alone. Recently an overwhelming fish kill has left Crescent Lake with some very undesirable odors. As it happens, this is a natural occurrence even though it hasn’t happened here in over 20 years. The cause of these dead fish depends on who you ask. According to Florida Fish and Wildlife it is a change in weather and a lack of oxygen in the water that should be blamed. One the other hand, the city thinks it’s an overpopulation of Shad in the lake.
“We would expect that the over population would tend to correct itself. When there is sufficient food and Oxygen to support the remaining shad, then it will cease and desist,” said Michael Connors, Public Works City of St Petersburg. Either way it’s all kind of nasty. Thankfully, the city has dispatched crews to clean up the thousands of pounds of dead fish. How would you like to have that job?
Perhaps the fish kill clean up might inspire you to get some of the extra trash out of your home. We’re not talking about your kitchen garbage. That is taken out before it gets a chance to stink up the house. Instead, we’re referring to the piles of unwanted junk that has accumulated over the years in your home. This stuff might not smell like fish but it can still be a nuisance. You’ll noticed this junk when you go to pull out your holiday decorations and find that there are piles of boxes standing between you and the ornaments. This is the same junk that could be taking up space in your guest room and preventing you from inviting family to stay over. All of that junk (and so much more!) can be made to vanish when you hire Junk King St. Petersburg.
You might have seen the big red Junk King trucks making their way around St. Petersburg. Ever since rolling into town, folks have been keeping the crews working hard. They’ve already managed to take away literally tons of unwanted stuff. Instead of dumping all of that junk off at the closest landfill, Junk King does its best effort to make sure it can be recycled. They know the importance of staying “green” which is why they train their crew members how to sort recyclables from the rest of your stuff.
You might not need Junk King St. Petes today but it’s a number to keep handy. When it comes to professional and dependable junk removal, Junk King is the only call you should make: 888-888-JUNK.
Just what is bulk waste? According to the city of Sarasota, any kind of furniture (except for sofa beds), mattresses, box springs, lawn mowers or barbeque grills would fall under the category of bulk waste. You could schedule a pickup of those items through Waste Management but there is no guarantee you’ll get through or have the pickup happen when it is convenient for you. Plus there is that matter of getting the object out to the curb. How are you at lugging a sofa out of your home?
It appears that the organic food and recycling products wave is spreading far beyond the specialty grocery stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joes. Now the big boys in Florida like Publix, Winn-Dixie and Sweetbay are jumping on the eco-friendly bandwagon by offering a wide range of items like recycled paper towels and organically certified diary, fruit and veggies. Even paying a little bit more doesn’t seem to be a turn off for those folks who want to stay green with everything they do. It’s all about reducing the individual carbon footprint. This is the estimate of how much you “contribute” to the depletion of the ozone layer. By doing simple things like walking or taking the bus instead of driving and recycling you’re doing your part. The issue becomes how far do you want to take your green policy?
Welcome to the official kick-off of the holiday season. Despite the desire of department stores and television commercials to start the Christmas season in August, most people hold that the traditional kickoff is really the Thanksgiving Day weekend. This means if you’re willing, ready and able you could be opening up your home to friends and family visiting from out of town. At the very least, you could have some of those college bound kids returning home and bringing their new dorm-mate with them. The big issue becomes will you be ready? Put aside the menu for Thanksgiving and consider what you have to do to make your overnight guests feel welcomed. It all comes down to the little touches.
On many levels, Sarasota is a divided community. We’re not talking about “red” versus “blue” but permanent residents versus seasonal residents. Many folks enjoy making Sarasota their winter home away from home and why not? There is an abundance of wonderful weather and activities to keep everyone happy. However, when a storm like the recent Hurricane Sandy ripped through the northeast some of these seasonal residents worried about their homes caught up in the storm damage. All they can do is wait and hope for good news. Ironically, these same folks spend their summers up north watching storms roll through Florida.
Downsizing is a concept being embraced by many senior residents in Sarasota. To downsize is to scale back. Often that will mean moving into a smaller more manageable living space. Instead of keeping up with all the maintenance required on a home, you could transition into an inviting community of like-minded retirees who are enjoying an exceptional quality of life. When you don’t have to worry about leaking roofs, old water heaters or mowing the lawn you’ll be amazed at how relaxed you’ll become. Trying to fit all your possessions into a smaller place can be a daunting task. But you have the perfect ally in Junk King standing by to help.