Hurricane preparation is a popular topic here in Central Florida, but for folks in Polk County, it can look very different than that of our neighbors on the east and west coasts of the state. As Hurricane Irma presses down on the islands south of Florida, we are gearing up for a possible hit from […]

As we say goodbye to August here in Central Florida, we will be saying hello to Fall, and that means we’ll also be greeting our local snowbirds! For Polk County residents who spend a portion of their year in a northern (cooler) state to ride out the heat of summer, there are a few special […]

Solar Eclipse 2017 has come and gone, and people all over the US enjoyed the festivities. Some people traveled hours to be in a location where they could enjoy the total eclipse, while others invested money in hard-won solar eclipse glasses to allow them to safely view the once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. Regardless of how you enjoyed […]

Teachers do a lot for our society, often behind the scenes. They dedicate countless hours and personal resources into their students of all ages, doing their best to ensure that their students not only master the content required, but also leave their class at the end of the year with a renewed love of learning […]

School starts back for students here in Polk County this week, and while the Central Florida temps still feel like summer, the Fall semester is officially kicking off. We know parents are busy with checking off lists of things their students need, from lunch boxes to uniforms to glue sticks, but there are a few […]

Planning a large event like a wedding, a fundraiser, or a concert? Chances are, you have been approached by EACH vendor about various insurance “policies” for their products and/or services. Insuring your caterer, tux rentals, honeymoon plans, venue, guests, etc. could seem like a good idea, but if can cost you thousands in the end. […]

The start of a new school year is always exciting. Teachers have been hard at work for weeks preparing for the first day back, and parents have been busy shopping for supply checklists to make sure their student is prepared. Here in Polk County, school starts back in just a couple of weeks, and we […]

Central Florida has a reputation for our lightning and frequent thunderstorms, and at this time of year, these storms tend to roll through on a daily basis. Oftentimes, the lightning is intense, and more than a few Polk County residents have experienced its wrath when a bolt strikes their home, taking out landscaping, electronics, or […]

Summer is in full swing, and here in Central Florida that means people are heading to the water at every available opportunity to escape the heat. From lakes, to pools, to beaches, for many Florida residents the fun will include their dogs. Just as you would with children, there are some precautionary and protective measures […]

Getting a massage is a luxury for many people, and oftentimes, it’s only an occasional treat, given as a birthday gift, a Mother’s Day indulgence, or as part of a full spa treatment on a weekend getaway.  We don’t think about massage in a clinical setting, or recognize it as a type of therapy, since […]