Trick-or-What?: Healthy Alternatives to Candy This Halloween

Halloween is less than a month away, and we know many of our Winter Haven neighbors are preparing for spooky guests of all ages visiting their neighborhoods to retrieve bagfuls of candy on October 31st.  While we fully support participating in the fun, the horde of candy and sweets that many kids receive on Halloween […]

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Welcome Back Snowbirds! Things to Remember When You Come Back in Town

The season is here! Snowbirds are heading back to the Sunshine State from their northern homes to enjoy a nice, warm winter and miss out on the snow and ice that comes with the cooler temperatures in the upper portions of the US.  Here in Polk County, we have a lot of friends and neighbors […]

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Life Insurance 101: Things You Need to Know

September 1st marks the beginning of Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM), which is a great time for individuals and families to evaluate their coverage and make changes or updates as needed. Here at Carroll Marshall Insurance, we encourage our clients to take a look at their policies annually and determine if their needs would still […]

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Back to School: Protect Your Child This School Year

The start of a new school year is always exciting.  Teachers have worked long hours to make sure their classrooms are just right for the first day, and bright bulletin boards welcome kids to their class “home” for the next 10 months.  Here in Polk County, school started back for the 2016-2017 year on Monday, […]

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First Aid by Mom (or Dad): Be Prepared for Anything This School Year

The first day of school is rapidly approaching here in Polk County, and we know that parents are scrambling to pull together last minute forms, school supplies, and lunch boxes.  The start of a new academic year means days full of carpool, after school sports or activities, and weekends spent at sporting events, school concerts, […]

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Back to School: The Forgotten Checklist

The 2016-2017 school year is right at our doorstep, and we know that schools across Polk County are preparing to open their doors to the fresh faces of students ready for the new term.  Teachers are posting checklists of everything needed for their classrooms, parents are pulling checklists of everything they need to purchase for […]

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Have a Healthy Summer!

Summer in Central Florida means extreme temperatures, and that doesn’t do much for your motivation to get out and stay healthy.  Unfortunately, this affects not only your exercise regimen, but your diet as well.  When you’re hot, you tend to feel exhausted, and that doesn’t really push you to get into the kitchen and crank […]

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Take Care of Your Ride While You “Ride Out” the Storm

Here in Central Florida, we are no stranger to storms of various magnitudes. From our (almost) daily summer thundershowers, to the occasional hurricane that blows through from the coast, we have become accustomed to taking precautions by stocking up on vital supplies (food, water, batteries, etc.) and making sure our home is protected from damage. […]

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Tips and Tricks for Keeping Summer Parties Safe AND Fun

Summer is here, and here at Carroll Marshall we are gearing up for plenty of fun with family and friends.  We know that many of you are looking forward to heading out to enjoy picnics, cookouts, pool parties, or vacations including trips to the beach or camping excursions over the next couple of months and we understand the […]

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Ride the Waves: Personal Watercraft Safety Tips You Should Know

The weather is warming up quickly here in Central Florida, and it’s obvious that summer is upon us. Here in Polk County, that means people will be hitting the lakes (or heading to the beach) with boats, water skis, inter tubes, and a popular favorite, personal watercraft. A personal watercraft (PWC), also called a jet […]

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