As days get shorter and nights get longer, our habits begin to change. Depending on the weather, we typically spend more time hunkering down at home and less time frolicking at the beach. That usually means resuming favorite fall pastimes like Friday night football games [...]
We were proud to present our recent "Help Our Community" Referral Program check to a unique, wonderful non-profit organization that touches so many lives, Southeastern Guide Dogs (SEGD)! With headquarters in Palmetto, SEGD "transforms lives by creating and nurturing extraordinary partnerships between people and dogs." Their outreach is [...]
With our summer heat in full force, taking a dip in a swimming pool becomes a popular activity! Unfortunately, swimming pool accidents are far too common, with the American Red Cross reporting that over 200 young children drown in backyard pools each year. Here are [...]
Once again, our "Help Our Community" Referral Program provided a wonderful donation to last quarter's designated charity, the Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County (LVSSC)! LVSSC sponsors two programs to help adults improve their literacy: Adult Basic Literacy (reading and writing) and English as a Second Language. The organization provides such [...]
We live in a boating paradise, but unfortunately there are lives lost, passengers injured, and property damaged each year on the water because of preventable accidents. Here is some helpful information that will assist you in staying prepared before the unexpected occurs: Carry Boat Insurance. [...]
Our agency was proud to present a check for $1,170 to The Twig, which stands for "the way to inspire and give." This local organization's mission is "encouraging and inspiring foster families by meeting their needs." Amazingly, The Twig sponsors a store called the Twig [...]
Vehicles have more safety features than ever before, so why are there more than 5 distracted driving crashes every hour in Florida? According to Dictionary.com, distracted driving is defined as, “driving a vehicle while engaging in an activity that has the potential to distract the [...]
The JFI team was proud to present a check for $970 to All Faiths Food Bank, our charity of the quarter ending December 2017. Thank you to Aundria Castleberry, AFFB Director of Development, for joining us at our office for the presentation! This organization is [...]
For the first time, the JFI team showed our holiday spirit through participation in the annual Venice Holiday Parade! This was the 42nd year for the nighttime parade in downtown Venice, with estimated attendance well over 15,000 people! The theme of our festive display was [...]
There is much to enjoy about the holiday season, whether it be Thanksgiving traditions or the "fine art" of holiday decorations. Unfortunately, on top of the stress that the holidays bring to many people, there are also injuries, accidents, and various safety concerns that accompany what [...]
