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30 Jan
Downtown Sarasota skyline from Ringling Bridge
The Ultimate City Guide to Living in Sarasota, FL
Your Local Metro

Sarasota is located about an hour south of the Tampa Bay area and was widely known as a Florida retirement oasis on the way to bigger, more exciting towns like Miami. However, today, Sarasota is a destination on its own for tourists who come for the beaches and people moving here for a better quality...

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24 Jan
Minneapolis skyline in the evening.
Locals’ Guide to the Best Winter Activities in Minneapolis
Lifestyle Your Local Metro

Minneapolis holds a special place in our hearts during the winter when the city transforms into a snowy wonderland where locals and tourists fully embrace the season with various winter festivities and events. We love Minnesotans for their ability to embrace and celebrate the season rather than endure it. The Holidazzle Parade, City of Lakes,...

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03 Jan
House decoration in the snow for a winter move.
Love the Snow? Consider Moving to These Cities
Lifestyle Your Local Metro

Nothing sparks feelings of coziness more than finding a home within a winter wonderland. While many people prefer a warmer climate to call home, there is a certain charm to moving to a place that resembles that of your childhood snowglobe. However, finding the perfect snowy spot to settle in can be difficult. As you...

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29 Aug
The storefront of a self storage facility in 1973
Honoring Five Decades: Metro Self Storage Grows Rapidly in the 80s and 90’s  
Your Local Metro

This year we proudly commemorate the 50th Anniversary of our first self storage facility in the vibrant Chicagoland area. In our previous blog, Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary: The Metro Self Storage Brand Launches in the 1970s, we explored the remarkable journey of our visionary founder, Karl Nagel, who was a pioneer in the self storage...

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09 May
A man and a woman riding their bikes across a bridge in Houston, TX
Moving to Houston, Texas? Here’s Why You’ll Love Living Here
Moving Travel Destinations Your Local Metro

Would you love to live in a vibrant city with so much to see, do, and explore you’d never find a moment’s boredom? If so, consider moving to Houston. You’ll love the cost of living; Houston is cheaper than in most other major metro areas. Moreover, Houston is a global city and hotbed for art,...

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Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary: The Metro Self Storage Brand Launches in the 1970s
Your Local Metro

L to R Karl Nagel, Matt and Karl Nagel, Metro Self Storage signage circa 1979 This year we’re celebrating the 50th Anniversary of opening our first self storage facility in the Chicagoland area, in 1973. In our previous blog, Celebrating Metro’s 50th Anniversary: The Original Self Storage, we talked about how our founder, Karl Nagel,...

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