Ray Collins, Author at The Suncoast Post

“International Travel 101”

Written by Ray Collins on March 15, 2023. Posted in Great Reading.

I know I’m not the first person to want to plan a big trip to distract me from a big birthday—so...

What a Difference a Year Makes in the SRQ Real Estate Market!

Written by Ray Collins on February 15, 2023. Posted in Businesses.

A year ago, real estate listings were selling as fast as they hit the market—often for much...

“TV Anchor to Realtor? How did that happen?”

Written by Ray Collins on January 3, 2023. Posted in Businesses.

I get asked that question all the time. Prior to 2019, I had never considered real estate as...

Feather Sound & The Karol Hotel – A New Idea Just Across The Skyway Bridge

Written by Ray Collins on November 16, 2022. Posted in Great Reading.

It was 1987—I was a young radio news anchor for WFLA “The Talk of Tampa Bay,” and I was invited to...

Discovering New Orleans

Written by Ray Collins on October 29, 2022. Posted in Great Reading.

“I’ve always wanted to go to New Orleans.” And that’s how it began a few months before my...

Ray Collins Spends Twelve Hours in Salt Lake City

Written by Ray Collins on September 11, 2022. Posted in Great Reading.

I’m the kind that likes to make the most of vacations, jam as much as I can into one day—and sleep...

Park City, Utah—in the summertime? Yes

Written by Ray Collins on August 10, 2022. Posted in Great Reading.

Question: You arrive at the Atlanta airport and begin settling in for a 5-hour wait for...

Know When to Make a Change in Atlantic City

Written by Ray Collins on July 14, 2022. Posted in Great Reading.

A friend of mine organizes an annual law enforcement trade show each year in Atlantic City since...

The Insider’s Guide to Washington, DC–in a weekend

Written by Ray Collins on June 14, 2022. Posted in Great Reading.

There are few cities—or districts—where you can visit and never need to rent a car. Nashville,...

Behind the Scenes of the Sarasota Open

Written by Ray Collins on May 10, 2022. Posted in SRQ Scoop.

It usually happens before the start of the annual Sarasota Open. People who know I’m the Public...

Discovering Tampa’s “Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino”

Written by Ray Collins on April 12, 2022. Posted in Great Reading.

Chances are you are aware of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, but you may not have realized...

Author: Ray Collins