Tip Of The Tail

85 percent of pets have periodontal disease by 3 years of age. It is the leading health problem found in our pets and can pose serious short- and long-term health concerns, beyond just bad breath, oral pain, and a generalized decreased quality of life.       In a normal mouth, the teeth are clean, pearly white […]

The Singles Scene Column©

Tradition Takes The Crown (Again) “keep your way of being love, keep this glow, others will come to you just to feel this”~~butterflies rising       Welcome to the Matchmaking Era. The recent exodus away from digital dating and AI algorithms has driven upscale singles back to traditional dating methods. Fear of over sharing information online […]

Good Works

House Of Hope Receives Three Community Impact Grants From Martin County United Way       Martin County residents working to overcome hunger and hardship just got a huge helping hand from three United Way of Martin County Community Impact Grants awarded to House of Hope.        The United Way has been supporting the House of Hope […]

Tip Of The Tail

Storm Phobia       Thunderstorm anxiety is a form of noise phobia that can occur in dogs. It’s characterized by fear and anxiety when there are loud noises like thunder, fireworks or gunshots. Common signs of thunderstorm anxiety include excessive barking or whining, hiding, destructive behavior (chewing on furniture) and panting.       You may be able […]

Community Spotlight

Mark Wilson, President & CEO Of The Florida Chamber Of Commerce Statement On Elimination Of The Florida-Only Business Rent Tax       “After nearly a decade of Florida Chamber-led advocacy, the Florida-Only Business Rent Tax—once a $3 billion burden on local businesses—has finally been eliminated, and this final round provided another $900 million in annual savings […]

Local Government

Announcing New TSA PreCheck ‘Serve With Honor, Travel With Ease’ Benefits For The Military And Uniformed Service Community       Free for Gold Star families, discounted for military spouses and expedited lanes for service members.       In recognition of the enduring sacrifice of military families, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proud to announce a multifaceted […]

Financial Focus

Does The 4% Rule Still Make Sense For Your Retirement? You may have heard of the “4% rule” when it comes to retirement. The idea is simple: After you retire, you withdraw 4% of your investment portfolio each year. In theory, this helps ensure your savings last for your lifetime. While this rule can be […]