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19 12, 2017
  • flood insurance venice fl

Do I Need Flood Insurance If I’m Not In a Flood Zone?

A common question that we hear is whether or not flood insurance should be purchased for everyone, including homeowners who own a home outside of a major flood zone.

13 12, 2017
  • home safety tips

A Vacant Home Might Invite Vandals This Holiday Season

An empty house can be inviting to potential vandals and burglars, but here are four tips to help protect your home while you're traveling this holiday season.

11 12, 2017
  • home insurance venice fl

Home Maintenance Projects That Should Be Done in Florida Winter Months

The easiest way to know what's covered or what's not, is to contact your insurance provider. Coverage will often depend on the age of your roof, the area you live in, and many other factors, so it's important to know the specifics of your policy.

7 12, 2017
  • homeowners insurance venice

7 Homeowner Tips to Prevent Accidents This Holiday Season

The holiday season offers a wonderful opportunity for socializing with family and friends. At the same time, having a house full of visitors increases the risk of accidents in just about any section of the world.

5 12, 2017
  • sarasota home insurance

Playground Safety Tips for Kids This Holiday Season

Here, the holiday season doesn't equal frigid temperatures and snow days, it means cool afternoon and soft breezes. And when coupling that with holiday break from schools, you may be spending more time outside of your home and at your local park with your kids than usual.

30 11, 2017
  • home insurance Venice FL

4 Reasons Why Snowbirds Need a Local Insurance Agent

When people choose to insure their cars and home with an online insurance company or 800-national company they're giving up some HUGE benefits of working with a local, independent insurance agent.

27 11, 2017
  • homeowners insurance sarasota

7 Fire Prevention Tips You May Not Know To Protect Your Home

According to the Electrical Safety Foundation, 260 home fires begin with Christmas trees each year. Here are 7 easy safety tips to keep in mind and keep your home safe this holiday season.

20 11, 2017
  • car insurance sarasota

Replacement Coverage vs. GAP Coverage

A common question that we're asked at our Venice FL car insurance agency is to explain the differences between GAP coverage and Replacement Coverage.

16 11, 2017
  • small business insurance

Small Businesses Still Need Big Protection

Knowing what type of insurance you need as a small business owner can be difficult. Here are the types of insurance you should consider for your small business...

14 11, 2017
  • best car insurance sarasota

Will You Pay More For Car Insurance for a Teen Driver?

Considering buying a car for your teen driver? A question that we typically hear is "will I be paying a boatload more for car insurance for my teen?"