Millions of people are predicted to move to Florida in the coming years, but the growth rate is projected to slow down. Last year, we reached a population of 23 million and we may surpass 24 million by 2027.
Our neighboring county has approved plans for a 6000 seat professional soccer stadium. Soccer fans won’t have to drive too far to see live matches. As one of the world’s most popular professional sports, soccer has failed to gain the same level of attention in the US simply because there aren’t enough natural breaks in the game that allow for commercial advertising.
Thanksgiving will be here in only a few weeks. There are local events between now and then that you might want to check out if you’re looking for something to do.
Indian River County has a fairly high property tax rate, but it’s not the highest in Florida. Property taxes may become a thing of the past once we vote on it next year, but until then we need to keep paying up.
The federal government shutdown has gone unnoticed by many, but that could change soon for anyone getting on an airplane. All the major Florida airports have warned that travelers can expect big delays due to short-staffing. Many air traffic controllers have been working for no pay during the shutdown, which is putting a strain on the entire system.
For those who are into standup comedy, there are a few upcoming shows to check out. It’s nice that we have some local options to attend live comedy, and there are even more options if you don’t mind driving a bit.
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