Safe Boating During the Summer
It’s Summertime! Summer is the time for fun! We are going to the beach and making sand castles or playing in the waves. We head to Florida’s cool springs to get away from the heat… Read More
Celebrate the 4th of July with Firework Safety
Tomorrow families will celebrate the 4th of July with friends and families. Many of these celebrations will include fireworks… whether watching as part of a show or performing your own personal one. While they are… Read More
Hurricane Season: Understanding Homeowner’s and Renter’s Insurance
Hurricane season … that time between June 1 and November 30 everyone living in the Atlantic Basin region loves to wish away… is here. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted this year… Read More
7 Tips for Safe Travel on Summertime Vacations
Summertime is here, and for many families that means setting out on a vacation. Whether traveling near or far, it’s important that families keep safety in mind. An analysis of fatal crashes by the Insurance… Read More
Brevard County 4-H Summer Programming
Brevard County 4-H is offering lots of fun programming and camps this summer for kids of all ages! Read on for more information as well as registration links. Camp Cloverleaf June 11 – 15, 2018 … Read More
How to Check Your Water Meter to Find Hidden Leaks
Just as you regularly check your bank balance, your vehicle odometer, or even your weight, you should periodically check your water meter. By checking your water meter, you can detect hidden water leaks that may… Read More
How to Convert Your Yard to a Florida-Friendly Landscape
Horticulturist Linda Seals will walk you through the steps to convert your yard into a Florida-Friendly LandscapeTM that not only conserves water, but will also be the envy of your neighbors! Take home your own… Read More
Simpson’s Stopper, a Showy Lawn Solution
If you are wondering how you can contribute to healing the Indian River Lagoon, I recommend starting with your lawn. So whether your lawn is beach side or landlocked…formal or informal…Simpson’s Stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans) is… Read More
“Look Before You Lock: Preventing Child Hyperthermia in Hot Cars
Every summer, we hear tragic news reports about children left alone in cars and dying from overheating, also known as hyperthermia. These terrible incidents are unfortunately more common in the state of Florida. In most… Read More
6 Tips for Keeping Children Safe on Playgrounds
When I was growing up, there was a 3-person merry go round at school that I loved. It went so fast you had to hold on tight or go flying off. All there was to… Read More