Overpayment Scams Explained: How to Spot Fake Refunds Before It’s Too Late
In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission reported that Americans lost over $400 million to overpayment and refund scams alone. That’s millions of..
How to Watch Every Tampa Bay Sports Team Without Breaking the Bank [Sarasota & Manatee]
There’s nothing quite like being part of “ChampaBay.”Over the last few years, our corner of Florida has turned into a championship hub — Super..
2025 Halloween & Trick-or-Treat Guide for Sarasota & Manatee Counties
Get ready for a spooktacular season! Whether you’re a longtime local or new to the region, this guide will help you navigate the best..
Flavors of Literacy: A Taste of Culture, Community & Change
Mark your calendars: Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Manatee River Garden Club in Bradenton, Florida, the Manatee Literacy..
Small Business, Big Boom: The Top 5 Main-Street Ventures Thriving in Florida’s New Economy
Florida’s business landscape isn’t just growing—it’s transforming. More than 56,000 new businesses are launched in Florida every month, making the..
How Credit Card Interest Works (and How to Avoid Paying It)
When Americans carry a balance on their credit cards, the average interest rate they pay is about 22.8%, according to the Federal Reserve. That means..
How to Tell When a Job Offer Is a Scam
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Americans lost more than $367 million to job scams in 2023 alone. That’s a staggering number — and..
10 Factors That Can Change Your Estimated HELOC Payment
When planning to use a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), one of the first questions most homeowners ask is: “How much will I actually pay each..
The Great Renaming of 1926: How Bradenton Traded its Historic Street Names for a Numbered Grid
"Bradentown will always be a small town until we take the 'w' out!"
That passionate declaration, delivered by a civic proponent named J.B. Barnes in..
The Hidden Math Behind Your CD: How Interest, APY, and Compounding Really Work
Albert Einstein once called compound interest “the eighth wonder of the world.”
For savers, that might not be an exaggeration. A simple Certificate..
