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It’s back to school time, which means many relatively new and inexperienced teens will be driving to their school campuses or using a car to get to other activities. According to the CDC, driver inexperience is the main cause for teen driving deaths every year. Before the school year gets fully underway, you should talk […]

Tampa, FL – The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) is hosting a second Business Engagement meeting on Thursday, September 13th at 6:00 PM. During this meeting, local Gandy business owners will have the opportunity to meet with the Selmon Extension project team and discuss the project’s progress or construction concerns. The Business Engagement Meeting is […]

September is Courteous Driving Month making NOW the time to focus on your good driving manners. It is not just about being nice when you drive, but about driving in a way that values the people who live in or visit our Tampa Bay community. Courteous driving will put you in a better mood for […]

The one thing that Lee Roy Selmon asked of his Expressway authority was to find a way to help and mentor the young people at the University of South Florida.  To that end, we came up with the Selmon STEM Scholarship program (S3). Each year, we give book scholarships to freshman, sophomore, junior and senior […]

Summer is here and while that brings plenty of sunshine to the “Sunshine State” it also brings sudden, intense rainstorms, tropical storms or depressions, and the possibility of hurricanes. Driving in heavy rain or wind conditions can increase the potential for a dangerous situation for you, your family, and others on the road. According to […]

We love to explore our beautiful state of Florida and are always looking for road trips that offer unique insight into the wonders of our state. If you want to see architecture that inspires people from all over the world, then you need to hop in your car and plan to see these architectural masterpieces. […]

While Florida may be best known to tourists for its beaches and theme parks, there is a lot more to the state. There are still small, quiet, friendly towns just begging to be discovered. They highlight the natural beauty around them and are marked by roads draped with oak trees and Spanish moss that lead […]

Summer is officially here – kids are off from school, the sun is out for hours, and there is no better time to pack the family in a car and set off for a road trip adventure. But a dream vacation can quickly turn into a nightmare without proper planning. Below are 10 helpful tips […]

By its very nature, driving a vehicle is a risky activity. You can be the most conscientious driver in the world, and that still does not guarantee in any way that you can steer clear of road mishaps. Now imagine a person who carries with him or her a lot of bad driving habits. It […]

Summer break is officially upon us and the picturesque streets and warm weather of the Tampa Bay area are begging to be enjoyed. But with children currently out of school enjoying the long days and cool nights of summer, it is important for everyone on the road to be extra cautious. The U.S. Department of […]