Central Florida is a popular destination for motorcyclists, and while we get many people who vacation here for the sake of riding, our winter residents, or “snowbirds” as they’re fondly referred to, are also a big part of our biking population. Its flat terrain, expansive highways, and extensive coastline make The Sunshine State a top […]

Hurricane Dorian has certainly left its mark on Florida, though not in the way we expected. Thankfully we are left with little damage from wind and rain, but we certainly have felt our share of stress and anxiety in the days leading up to this storm, and we’ve all felt the financial pull after hurrying […]

Tropical storm Dorian is just a few mph away from being upgraded to a hurricane, and experts expect it to strengthen over the weekend and hit Florida sometime on Monday as a potential Category 3 storm. While it might not be classified as another Irma, none of us have forgotten the blow received by Polk […]

In the current job market, working from home, or “teleworking” as it’s best-known, is becoming increasingly popular. After all, what’s not to love? It’s less overhead operating costs for the business owner to pick up, traffic and commute time becomes a non-existent issue, and employees can enjoy a more flexible schedule and work environment which […]

We’ve made it to Wednesday, and with it being the first week of school here in Polk County, that’s an accomplishment! We like offering our readers a wide variety of content here on our blog, from informative posts about types of coverage, common issues clients face, and even helpful how-to guides about the insurance industry. […]

Students all over Polk County are gearing up for a new school year, and while the adjustment from lazy summer days to the structured schedule of classes and homework is hard no matter the grade, for those heading off into their first year of college, the switch can be difficult to navigate. Students at this […]

Teachers do a lot for their students, often behind the scenes. They dedicate countless hours and personal resources into their classrooms, 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 and thirst for […]

With summer quickly drawing to a close, and a new school year looming on the horizon, your to-do list can seem a mile long with shopping lists, orientations, or even moving your kids back to college. If you’re like most parents, there’s also a nagging sense of guilt that comes along with that to-do list, […]

No matter how many times you go through the process of buying a home, keeping up with market values, fluctuating rates, and timing the buying of property to maximize your budget are all vital to putting yourself in the best possible situation. In that same way, keeping your home value up is important to many […]

When you read the above title, you might automatically jump to a financial mindset..and then question what it means to “invest” in a city. However, we aren’t actually referring to money at all. Rather, we are referring to investing your time and energy in your community, and supporting efforts that make up the heart of […]