Things to Do In Sanibel Island’s Lighthouse Beach
Lighthouse beach is located at the eastern tip of Sanibel Island. This is one of the most scenic beaches in the island, not only is it home to the Sanibel… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2017
National Coffee Day 2017: Where to get free coffee today
Perk up on National Coffee Day on Friday, Sept. 29, with a whole latte free coffee and deals at participating locations. Some offers are good through October. Cinnabon: Free 12-ounce coffee… Read more »
New home starts, sales data signals good news for Florida contractors
New housing starts and home sales are considered to be indicators of economic strength. So the latest data should signal good news for Florida contractors and workers in the construction… Read more »
Amazon: Prime members can stream 11 free NFL games through Christmas Day
Are you ready for some football? Amazon is offering Prime members free streaming of 11 National Football League games on Thursday nights through Christmas Day. First up is the Chicago Bears vs…. Read more »
Free meals for first responders at McDonald’s on Wednesday
After Hurricane Irma, McDonald’s restaurants in South and Central Florida are saying thank you to first reponders by giving away free meals on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Firefighters, police officers, EMT/paramedic personnel… Read more »
Contractor Products to Add To Your Wishlist Part 2
A contractor needs to be in with the new. Whether it’s the latest trend or technique, he or she has to be well versed in the present and future of… Read more »
IKEA offers post-Hurricane Irma discount in Orlando to help customers recover
IKEA is offering a post-Hurricane Irma discount to help customers recover from the storm to get their homes back to normal. The Swedish retailer is extending its employee discount of 15 percent at stores… Read more »
Contractor Products to Put on Your Wish List
As a contractor, you have to stay on top of things in your field. Whether there’s a new regulation or way to do something, you should know it and implement… Read more »
Get Olive Garden’s Never Ending Pasta Pass on Thursday for $100, a trip to Italy for $200
It only took one second in 2016 before every Olive Garden Never Ending Pasta Pass wa gone. This year, Olive Garden is bringing back their popular Never Ending Pasta Pass promotion and adding… Read more »
Help for Running a Contractor Business
Running a business is hard. It doesn’t matter how many years you’ve put in into the industry, running a business is a lot of work. There’s a lot to do,… Read more »
Hurricane Irma: Baby arrives early, but with perfect timing
Little Adeluna Palacios was full of surprises when she was in her mom’s belly, and her arrival to this world was no exception. Her mom Talya Booker was given a… Read more »
Hurricane Irma: Checklist for people with diabetes
Several national diabetes organizations, including the American Diabetes Association and American Association of Diabetes Educators, have joined forced to provide emergency help to those that will be affected by Hurricane… Read more »
Have the 2017 Construction Trends Come True Yet?
Early in 2017, there were many trends and outlooks predicted for the construction industry. With only a few months left in the year, how do you think the outlook measures… Read more »
Hurricane Irma: Refill your Rx medications
If you have medications that you depend on, make sure you have enough supply to last you at least through the middle of next week, health officials advise. And you… Read more »
Hurricane Irma: Guidelines for pregnant women
The Orange County health department offers the following tips to pregnant women: Before the hurricane Be sure to have an enough food and water to last at least seven days…. Read more »
Hurricane Irma: Caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s
A dramatic weather event like Hurricane Irma creates additional stress and confusion for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and poses a greater burden on their caregivers, according to the Alzheimer’s Association…. Read more »
Hurricane Irma: GLBT Center activating hotline
The GLBT Center in Orlando is activating a hotline on Saturday so that individuals can confidentially report instances of discrimination at shelters, evacuation centers or when accessing emergency services. “Someone… Read more »
Guide To Visiting Rotary Park In Cape Coral
Consisting of 97 acres, that includes mostly salt marsh, some upland and a lot of rock just under the surface, Rotary Park in Cape Coral is the result of funding… Read more »
Hurricane Irma: How to make an emergency supply kit
Whether you end up staying home or have to evacuate during this hurricane season, you need to prepare an emergency supply kit. Your focus should be on six basic categories:… Read more »
General Contractors vs. Subcontractors
General contractors have a Division 1 License, which can consist of a General, Building or Residential contractor’s license. These types of contractors are generally a single person or a company,… Read more »