A brief history Phosphate is a non-renewable natural resource obtained from the extraction of phosphate-containing minerals. Florida’s phosphate rock deposits are believed to have originated when seawater conditions caused dissolved phosphorus to solidify and form the sediment that is mined today (1). Marine life also played an important role in the formation of the sediment deposits. Pebble River Phosphate was […]
A Closer Look at Florida’s Phosphate Mining Industry
Area code 321 to reflect the world capital of the countdown
Area code 321 is the code that serves Brevard County, Florida. He was assigned to the area after a successful petition to commemorate the Space Coast’s impact on the county. The 3-2-1 code resembles the countdown that launches the many spaceships from Cape Canaveral. Part of 321 also overlaps area code 407 in the Orlando area. This is currently the […]
South Georgia and North Florida
Known as the City of Rose, Thomasville is the second largest city in Southeast Georgia and is filled with the rich history, specialty shops, and natural southern beauty that surrounds the city. Adjacent to the Thomasville Rose Garden is Cherokee Park, one of the most scenic parks Thomasville has to offer. The park’s one-mile paved trail winds around the lake […]
Florida DWI Arrest: The Law That Applies To You
All DWI and DUI convictions or DWI arrest in Florida can have a significant impact on your driving privileges and your insurance premiums and rates. DWI and DUI laws in all 50 states generally determine a person’s driving privileges within the state. And if you’re thinking about moving to another state to avoid the penalties and keep driving, think again. […]
How does a Florida judge decide who should get custody of a child?
Sometimes when people hear the words child custody, they may automatically believe that this means that the mothers or one parent automatically gets custody of a child, while the fathers or the other parent ends up just being visitors. While this may have been true in limited cases many years ago, the truth is that this is not accurate or […]
The 3 Best Beaches in Florida
There is nothing better than a Florida beach vacation. Sun Sea and sand. Some serious tanning. The occasional bath. Happy kids. A sizzling barbecue. Balmy evenings and glorious sunsets. But which beach is the best beach? Here are three of Florida’s fabulous beaches, all great vacation destinations. Panama City BeachPanama City Beach boasts more than 27 miles of powdery white […]
Rent to Own – Lease Option for Your New Home in Florida – Scam Alert – Part 4
Not all real estate agents are able to help you with the keys to your new Florida home on rent-to-own, lease-to-own, or lease-to-own terms. Soft talk won’t do it. Expensive designer clothes won’t do it. The most expensive PDA cell phone attached to the side of your head won’t do it. And that shiny BMW won’t either. Realtors who do […]
Do I need an operating agreement for My Florida LLC?
Most businesses in Florida are closely held Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), so the question often arises as to whether these entities really need an operating agreement. This article is not intended to provide legal advice or form an attorney-client relationship; it is intended solely to provide general information on this important and profoundly impactful topic. By way of background, an […]
Golf Instruction in Naples, Florida – Golf Capital of the World
Naples, Florida is the “Golf Capital of the World.” How can you make that claim? Well, it has 80 championship golf courses, either within the city or just a short drive away. Residents of Naples claim that there are more golf holes than anywhere else in the world, per capita. Being a golf location, Naples is a great place for […]
Florida PIP Coverage – Required Personal Injury Protection
Everyone in Florida is required to have auto insurance coverage. The specific amounts covered by the policies vary. There is one required coverage that is a must in Florida, the $10,000 PIP coverage. PIP coverage is defined in Florida Statute as “personal injury protection benefits.” You may have a deductible or no deductible at all. Hopefully, you’ll never need your […]