Tools http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/ en Feedback@tbo.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-18T11:23:31+00:00 Thinking about last minute Thanksgiving travel? http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/thinking-about-last-minute-thanksgiving-travel/ Thinking about last minute Thanksgiving travel?  Experts agree this is a good year to do so.  Prices remain down thanks to a 4% drop in travelers.  But act now since airlines are also cutting flights in the deepest reductions since 1942.  Having flexible travel dates can save you some money…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2009-11-18T11:23:31+00:00 Medical Marijuana http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/medical-marijuana/ This morning I took a closer look at the debate over medical marijuana and why local physicians remain concerned.  Let us know what you think… should it be legal here in Florida?

Alicia Roberts Takes a Closer Look…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2009-11-17T13:07:16+00:00 Bloomingdale Update http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/bloomingdale-update/ UPDATE*** Bloomingdale now reopened with the exception of one EB lane in through John Moore Road as TECO crews remain on scene making repairs to a downed pole as a result of the overnight crash.

]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2009-11-17T11:04:05+00:00 Bloomingdale Avenue Closed http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/bloomingdale-avenue-closed/ Bloomingdale Avenue remains blocked in both directions in Hillsborough County between Bell Shoals and John Moore Roads with the exception of the shoulder. Earlier this morning, a crash occurred which also took down power lines at the intersection.  Drivers, plan for extensive delays and alternates including Boyette Road to the…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2009-11-17T10:15:33+00:00 Fog Starts the Work Week http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/fog-starts-the-work-week/ Jen has been keeping tabs on the fog across the region all morning… be extra careful on the notorious fog roadways especially I-4, 1-75, near the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport, and along the bridges. Don’t forget to use your low beams and crack your windows so you can hear any potential hazards…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2009-11-16T11:17:30+00:00 Ironman… More Details on Road Closures http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/ironman...-more-details-on-road-closures/ The Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, presented by Ford will impact Pinellas County traffic on race day, Saturday, Nov. 14. Lane and road closures will start at 5 a.m. throughout the county. Clearwater Beach road closures will begin at 3 a.m., and drivers will not be permitted to travel…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2009-11-13T15:15:40+00:00 Ironman… Here’s What You Need to Know http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/ironman...-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ Ironman takes to the streets and seas this weekend in Pinellas County… and lots of traffic re-routes are and will be in place as the race kicks off.

Here’s some information to help you race through the county despite the added congestion and closures. 

First, follow this link…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2009-11-13T11:31:14+00:00 Lucky #950 http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/lucky-950/ For one woman, the 950th try was the lucky one when it came to passing the written part of her driving exam.  Imagine how long it will take for her to master parallel parking… Yikes!
Lucky #950

]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2009-11-09T22:12:31+00:00 My Key http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/my-key/ Ford has developed a new technology in its 2010 Sho that’s helping parents monitor their teen driver’s behavior even while they are not in the car.  Good thing too, as auto crashes are the leading killer of teenagers nationwide.  Watch the story by clicking on the following link and let…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2009-11-09T14:08:48+00:00 New Courtney Campbell Ramp Opens Monday Morning http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/tools/comments/new-courtney-campbell-ramp-opens-monday-morning/ A new ramp will open by 5:30 a.m. Monday morning (November 9), allowing for additional separation of traffic toward TIA and I-275 from the EB Courtney Campbell Parkway. Spruce Street/Cypress Street and the airport traffic will continue to use the current ramp. However, drivers connecting with I-275 or Kennedy Boulevard…]]> Traffic Talk With Alicia Roberts 2009-11-08T20:21:41+00:00