When local WTSP/CBS news anchor Dion Lim first arrived in town with her husband, Evan Panesis, she had found corporate housing in Tampa’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Unluckily for them, they moved in during Gasparilla weekend and experienced the revelry firsthand (perhaps more firsthand than even a news anchor would desire).

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A few months later, in search of a permanent residence, Dion and Evan began exploring neighborhoods on both sides of the Bay. When they discovered the Old Northeast, they were instantly hooked.
“It’s exactly what we wanted in a neighborhood, and it’s the lifestyle we wanted,” Dion explains. “As soon as we moved in, we immediately bought bikes. We love the parks and waterfront and being so close to town.”

Evan chimes in, “Where we lived in Charlotte, the grocery store was 15 minutes away. This is definitely an improvement.”

Though Dion may be a fresh face in Tampa Bay news, she has achieved an impressive career trajectory in broadcasting. She began in Boston, where she and Evan first met, and moved to news stations in Kansas City and Charlotte along the way.

Dion was raised by very frugal parents and embraced the value of frugality early on in her career, as chronicled in her blog, Life During the Commercial Break. A strong work ethic, a healthy dose of humility, always staying grounded and focused, and embracing the joy of her work have all contributed to Dion’s success and her natural charm as a person. Her most recent promotion as an anchor for the 5pm, 6pm, and 11pm CBS Channel 10 News could not have come to a more deserving candidate.

When she announced the news of her promotion on her Facebook fan page, she wrote: “When I was a little girl, my mom made me watch 20/20 and listen to NPR to learn proper English…Cheers to a new chapter and adventure. It’s an honor to be here. Let’s do this.”

It’s quite an achievement for Dion: The Tampa Bay area is the largest news market in Florida. “It’s amazing,” Dion continues, “the people here are so wonderful, and working here is fantastic.”

Though often misunderstood, Evan’s career has been incredibly successful as well. He has been playing poker for over 10 years, supporting himself on his winnings and approaching the game through strategic and statistical lenses. “I’ll study the different opponents,” he explains, “and conduct research on the hands played during a game. I have a program that imports the hands dealt into a database after the fact, so I can study the stats, identify patterns, and learn from the players I’m faced with.”

When asked about how family members view his career, Evan laughs. “There were definitely some concerned aunts and uncles early on.” Not only that, but Evan also presented his graph of winnings and statistical approaches to Dion’s parents when they first met, in an effort to explain how one can make a career out of it and achieve professional status. “You can consider lots of things gambling, even the stock market,” Evan says. “Unlike other casino table games, this is one of the only types of games you can actually win if you have a skill advantage over the other players. There’s so much strategy involved.”

The career in poker didn’t faze Dion. “As far as I was concerned, I had been dating a poet before Evan, so I think my parents figured this couldn’t be any worse than that.”

Their enjoyment of career balance and their new life in Florida is certainly indicative of hard work paying off. They have both displayed a fierce work ethic and sense of discipline in their respective careers – as well as a well-rounded perspective on the world and their industries.

“The landscape has changed. One day, TV will not be the main source of people’s news,” Dion says. “When I think about young people considering this as a career, I want them to understand that it’s not about being on TV. It’s about wanting to tell a story, learning about people’s lives, and staying curious about the world around them. I’d encourage them to be well-rounded and find their balance. Don’t think school is a direct link to success in the business.”

Evan demurs about young people following in his career path. “Poker increasingly gets tougher even though everyone thinks it’s easy. It’s hard to break in with so many amazing players at the top trying to beat each other.” Evan has coached people in the past, but he recommends that adopting poker as a career should be approached with care – and not as a first choice.

However, one perk of such a career is Evan’s ability to work virtually anywhere, though he has enjoyed being in St. Petersburg in particular, as it is close to professional poker tournaments all over the state. A second benefit is the ability to match his work hours with Dion’s, which enables the couple to spend more time together and enjoy the new city they call home.

“We’re psyched about the market,” Dion exclaims when asked about other activities they enjoy. “We love to ride our bikes in the neighborhood and walk our dogs along the Bay. It’s so beautiful here.”
“We like the adventure of moving around,” Evan says, “but we’d really like to settle here.” Dion concurs. Whatever may come next, they both share dreams of being a part of our Old Northeast community for the long haul, becoming fixtures in this slice of paradise.

To visit Dion’s blog, visit lifeduringthecommercialbreak.com. For her fan page, go to www.facebook.com/pages/Dion-Lim/146674682074805.

Dion Lim Bio, Wiki, Net Worth, Married, Husband, Parents, ABC ...

Dion Lim is an American reporter currently working for ABC. She is a tv reporter for WTSP 10 News weekday edition of CBS Tampa Bay. Other than working for ABC, she also worked for KMBC, NBC, WCNC and was awarded the Charlotte Magazine’s Best TV Personality in 2013.

The resident of Francisco, Dion Lim, reportedly earns around $50,000, as her yearly salary from the network, As of 2018, she reportedly has an estimated net worth of over $500,000. She is married to her longtime boyfriend Evan Panesis.

Dion Lim Early Life and Educational History

Dion Lim was born on 13th May in the United States. She holds an American nationality and belongs to Asian-American ethnic group as her parents migrated from Hong Kong and Taiwan and relocated to America. Besides, her exact birthdate is also not revealed.

Her father worked in a chemist shop. Detailed information about Lim's family is not disclosed yet. Moreover, she has Hong-Kong and Taiwan descent.

Dion Lim joined the Emerson College, Boston and acquired her Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism with a concentration in science.

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Dion Lim Net worth and Salary

Dion Lim is an emerging ABC reporter who is in the process to be a successful reporter.

Being a popular News Network, it is well known for paying a heavy amount of salary to its reporters. As Dion Lim is a regular ABC anchor, she earns a decent amount of salary from the network. ABC News ' TV Reporter salaries can range from $35,000-$55,000. This estimate is based on employee salary report(s) from ABC News TV Reporter or estimated based on statistical methods.

The American reporter/anchor Dion Lim has an estimated net worth of $500,000. As of 2018, the reporter receives an annual salary of $50,000 from her successful reporting career with ABC.

Further, ABC reporter receives an added sum of money from her radio and TV guest appearances.

Dion Lim Professional Career

Dion Lim started her professional career with KMBC in Kansa City from 2007 to 2010 as their weekday morning anchor. Besides, she also worked as a general assignment reporter for WWLP-TV, in Springfield.

She worked with KMBC for three years and was also the first Asian-American anchoring weekday newscast. Moreover, Pitch Magazine named Dion as the Best Morning anchor in Kansas City.

Lim covered some of the major news including Democratic National Convention, red carpet events for the NBC Charlotte as a primary anchor.

In addition, she anchored WTSP 10 News for CBS Tampa Bay on the weekday and worked there from 2014 to 2017.

Currently, Lim is working for the ABC News Network’s KGO-TV in San Francisco. Some of the famous female journalists are Linzie Janis, Kelley Dunn, Nancy Cordes, and Katherine Webb.

Dion Lim Personal Life

Dion Lim is married to her boyfriend Evan Panesis after a long affair in June 2011. Panesis proposed Dion in 2009 after dating for a long time. The couple got married after being engaged for two years.

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They first met when Dion developed a crime story in the area. She asked Evan for the news story after he screamed to interview him like a stalker.

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Evan contacted Dion via email after he had read the story online. After some thought, Dion asked Evan later on a date. Evan is a professional poker player by profession and also a graduate of the Isenberg School of Management, North Carolina.

The famous news reporter is a beautiful lady with a charming personality. Other than being a famous reporter, she is quite popular in social media with a huge number of followers.

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Besides, Lim is an animal lover since she has kept two pet dogs with her. Dion currently, lives in Franciscoisco, along with her family, and has a beautiful home there.

Facts About Dion Lim

• Birthday: 13th May
• Birthplace: United States
• Salary: $50,000
• Net worth: $500,000
• Profession: Reporter/ Journalist
• Current residence: San Francisco
• Husband: Evan Panesis