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Third Wave Insurance names Awan Sikri as CIO
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Third Wave Insurance, the TPG-backed retail brokerage platform, has appointed veteran technology executive Awan Sikri as chief information officer as the company expands across the Southeast.
DFW Direct Insurance expands Medicare guidance in Lakewood Ranch
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DFW Direct Insurance is offering localized Medicare help to Lakewood Ranch residents as they compare coverage, costs and enrollment rules.
Central Florida homeowners face solar liens after installer bankruptcies
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Juan Burgos Law says it is helping Central Florida homeowners clear solar-related liens that can block home sales and refinancing after a wave of installer bankruptcies.
Fifth Avenue Financial earns workplace certifications for 2026
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Fifth Avenue Financial has been certified as both a Best Place to Work and a Best Place for Women for 2026. The recognition points to employee feedback and HR practices that support the firm’s culture as it continues to grow in New York and…
Florida rental squeeze shows risk of relying on tenant rent to cover the mortgage
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Florida’s surge in accidental landlords and foreclosure filings is exposing a blunt risk for small property owners: when rent stops, the mortgage, taxes and upkeep do not. The piece argues that reserves, tenant screening and fast action matter…
Florida tops Houzeo home searches as Puerto Rico surges
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Houzeo’s 2026 Home Buyer Report says Florida drew the most buyer searches on its platform, followed by Texas and North Carolina, while Puerto Rico emerged as a surprise top-10 market.
Florida foreclosure activity surges as 54,327 mortgages hit 60-day delinquency
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Florida posted the nation’s highest foreclosure rate in the first half of 2026, while 54,327 borrowers were already at least 60 days behind on their mortgages.
Florida renters may need less cash than expected to buy a home
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A Broward County example from Bluecastle Lending, Realty & Title shows how low-down-payment loans and transaction credits can cut the cash needed to close on a home.
Florida sellers can lose much of their home equity at closing
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A Florida real estate firm says homeowners often overestimate how much cash they will keep after a sale, because price cuts, repairs, commissions and closing costs can erase tens of thousands of dollars.
Philip Bennett publishes Florida rental financing guide
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Miami mortgage broker Philip Bennett has released a new book on DSCR loans, rental income and investment-property financing for Florida investors.
Medically Modern enters Florida Blue network for insulin pumps and CGMs
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Medically Modern has been invited into Florida Blue’s closed network to supply insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors and related diabetes supplies across Florida.
Prime Insurance Agency adds GEICO auto coverage in Florida
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Prime Insurance Agency says it is now appointed with GEICO to write personal and commercial auto insurance across Florida.
Express Emergency Services expands restoration coverage across South Florida
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Express Emergency Services says it is continuing to widen professional restoration support for homes and businesses across South Florida, with 24/7 help for water, mold, fire, smoke and storm damage.
Assured Insurance Services expands personalized insurance guidance across Florida
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Assured Insurance Services is helping Florida families and businesses compare home, auto, health, Medicare, and commercial coverage options through a relationship-based approach.
Gabriel Dieppa joins Citizens Property Insurance board
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Gabriel “Gabby” Dieppa, managing partner at Hotaling Insurance Services, has been appointed to the Board of Governors of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation for a term running through June 30, 2029. The move adds a Miami-based insurance and…
Brent Steinberg named Fellow of Florida Justice Association program
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The Florida Justice Association has selected Tampa appellate lawyer Brent Steinberg as a Fellow of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, one of its highest honors.
New College of Florida rises in three national rankings
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New College of Florida says it improved across Washington Monthly, The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report, with gains tied to student outcomes, faculty access and academic resources.
Sage on Palmer Ranch wins 2026 Best of Florida Award again
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Sage on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota has earned a 2026 Best of Florida Award for the second straight year, underscoring demand for apartment communities that combine resort-style amenities with neighborhood access.
Wellington Bay wins 2026 Best of Florida Award
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Wellington Bay, a luxury senior living community in Wellington, Florida, has been named a 2026 Best of Florida Award winner.
Orlando law firm adds student loan discharge cases after new bankruptcy program
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Juan Burgos Law is now taking Central Florida clients seeking to discharge federal student loans in bankruptcy after the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida launched a new program in 2026. The move gives borrowers a more…
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