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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..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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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..

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Medicare Open Enrollment: How to Spot and Stop Scams Before They Hit

Each fall, as the leaves change and the air turns crisp, millions of Americans aged 65 and older prepare to review their Medicare coverage during the..

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The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings In Sarasota & Manatee County

It’s official: Sarasota and Manatee counties are becoming culinary destinations in their own right. Between January and August 2025, Sarasota alone..

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Don’t Miss These October Festivals & Events in Sarasota County & Manatee County

October in Southwest Florida is a magic month. The heat softens. The humidity eases. The sky feels clearer. Whether you live here year-round or are..

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Where Does Your Donation Actually Go? How to Give with Confidence

“Of the $45.5 million raised, the charity spent less than 1% on the stated mission.”— FTC on the Kars/UBCF vehicle donation scandal

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