The holidays are always a fun time of family, friends, and FOOD. Sweets, baked goods, traditional dishes, and of course, turkey, is a big part of the fun. But if you’ve been diagnosed with a health condition, or are at risk for issues based on dietary choices, the holidays can be frustrating and downright sad, […]

Halloween is always a fun time for children and adults of all ages, and while there are many ways to enjoy and celebrate the holiday, from parties to pumpkin patches and all the trick-or-treating in between, the fun does come with some risks. Whenever you mix large numbers of people walking along roadways, have strangers […]

Halloween is just a week away, and kids all over Polk County are readying their costumes and their candy buckets (or bags) to go out on the town and bring in enough candy to last them for months…or at least through the weekend. We know that trick-or-treating is a fun pastime, and it can be […]

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a piece of legislation that has received a lot of attention in recent years. While we are all familiar with the document requiring our signature each time we visit a new medical practice, or each time our own doctors update their systems, do you really know what […]

Now that Fall is here and temps are *slightly* more comfortable in Florida, many people are taking advantage of the weather to get out and enjoy nature. Often, that means their pup will be along for the ride, whether on the boat enjoying the local Chain of Lakes, or out in the woods for a […]

Sinkholes are a fear factor for residents throughout the Southeast, specifically in Florida, since our soil composition, close proximity to the water table, and frequent rain make us susceptible to these destructive natural disasters. A sinkhole is just what it sounds like…a hole that develops under the ground and over time gets larger until the […]

Long-term care insurance sounds like something your grandparents might have discussed once upon a time when they were estate planning, but is it relevant for you? To understand whether you need a particular type of policy, and how much of it you need, you must first understand what the coverage is, and how it works. […]

Fall is the season of pumpkin spice, and thanks to this trend, you can now find everything from candles laced with this seasonal scent, to dog biscuits letting your pup in on the fun. However, the “mother” of all pumpkin spice treats is the Pumpkin Spice Latte, which has becoming a Fall necessity for many […]

Just a year ago, Hurricane Irma pounded the entire state of Florida with powerful winds, heavy rains that resulted in flooding, and major damage to homes and businesses alike. While much of our state has recovered, or are in the process of recovering, we are no stranger to the catastrophic impact of a hurricane on […]

Labor Day is about coming together and celebrating the hard work and resources that have made America into the great nation it is today. We recognize that it takes each of us contributing our time, energy, and resources to make America successful, and as insurance advisors for the greater Winter Haven area, we take our […]