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Conversation with a CEO Guest Mike Sutton Leads Habitat to National Recognition
By Keith Morelli
TAMPA (September 9, 2021) -- Mike Sutton has been with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties for nearly eight years and even though he oversaw a merger and brought national recognition to the affiliate, he鈥檚 just getting started. His passion for creating affordable housing for low- to moderate-income Tampa Bay region residents comes just at the right time.
The region currently is in affordable housing crisis, as home and residential prices skyrocket, putting out of reach many homes for many working-class people.
鈥淲hen you look at the record number of people moving to Florida, it is creating a crisis,鈥� Sutton said. 鈥淚 feel it鈥檚 only going to get worse. Right now, it鈥檚 so much cheaper to move to Florida. The state remained open during the pandemic and the economy continues to do well.
鈥淎t Habitat,