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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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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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01 Nov
Skyline of Georgia in the fall
10 Georgia State Parks to Enjoy Stunning Fall Colors and Warmer Weather
Lifestyle Travel Destinations

Georgia is a great place to live no matter what time of year it is even though summer temperatures can sometimes be trying. However, something magical happens when Georgians feel autumn in the air. It’s time to pull out our favorite sweaters and head outdoors for the change of seasons. So whether you’re planning a...

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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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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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14 Mar
Chicago skyline on a clear day
How to Survive Winters in Chicago
Moving Travel Destinations Your Local Metro

Chicago is a vibrant, innovative metropolitan hub in the center of the American Midwest known for its deep-dish pizza, towering skyscrapers, cultural gems, and much more. But when it comes to weather, Chicago is most famous for its cold winters.  Moving to a new city can be overwhelming, especially when relocating to a part of...

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