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Hurricane Preparedness

09/08/2008
 
  Insurance Workshop - Jacksonville
  9/8/2008
  Habijax
2404 Hubbard Street
Are you ready?  Focusing on insurance and financial matters before and after a disaster strike.  Also, providing additional resources in the event of a natural disaster.  9/8/08, 10:30am, Habijax, 2404 Hubbard Street, Jacksonville.  Contact Ana McDonald for more info 798-4529

Ana McDonald
904-798-4529
 

 

09/13/2008
 
  First Time Home Buyers - Jacksonville
  9/13/2008
  Family Foundations
1639 Atlantic Blvd
Are you ready?  Focusing on insurance and financial matters before and after a disaster strike.  Also providing additional resources in the event of a natural disaster.  9/14, 10:00am, 1639 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville.

Teresa Campbell
904-396-8120
 

 

09/13/2008
 
  C.C.C. Service First Time Homebuyer's Workshop - West Palm Beach
  9/13/2008
  Community Foundation Building
700 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
1:30PM presentation will be given to the First Time Homebuyer's Workshop.

Christie Hardcastle
561-515-2326 office 561-352-0859 cell
 

 

09/13/2008
 
  Life Improvement for Tomorrow, Inc. Non-Profit Community Service Organization Community Homebuyer Workshop - West Palm Beach
  9/13/2008
  Life Improvement For Tomorrow, Inc. Non-Profit Community Service Organization
1910 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
11:30AM Community Homebuyer Workshop.

Lupe M. Julius, President
561-868-7026
 

 

09/14/2008
 
  Overview of DFS for Nativity Lutheran Church - West Palm Beach
  9/14/2008
  Nativity Lutheran Church
4075 Holly Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
9:30AM presentation to congregation members including tips on how to protect yourself from being a victim of financial fraud, verify before you buy, scam stories, and the My Safe Florida Home free windstorm inspection program which saves most people money on homeowners insurance premiums.

Dr. Julius Rohl or Sandy Roberts at Shine
561-627-7162 (Sandy)
 

 

09/18/2008
 
  Buying Your Home - Jacksonville
  9/18/2008
  Clay Co Ext Office
463 State Road 16 W
Are you ready?  Focusing on insurance and financial matters before and after a disaster stirke.  Also, providing additional resources in the event of a natural disaster.  Clay Co Ext Office, 2463 SR 16 W, Green Cove Springs.  9/18, 10:00am.  Contact Jackie Schrader 904-269-6355

Jackie Schrader
904-269-6355
 

 

09/18/2008
 
  C.C.C. Service First Time Homebuyer'sWorkshop - West Palm Beach
  9/18/2008
  Lakewood Park Library
7605 Santa Barbara Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34951
6:00PM presentation will be given to the First Time Homebuyer's Workshop.

Marceau Marcelin
561-515-2262 office or 561-578-0066 cell
 

 

09/18/2008
 
  Urban League of Palm Beach County First Time Homebuyer's Education - West Palm Beach
  9/18/2008
  Urban League of Palm Beach County
1700 North Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
A presentation will be given by the Department of Fiancial Services at 6:00PM to the First Time Home Buyer's Education class regarding homeowners insurance, predatory lending and an overview of what our Department has to offer.

Gigi Marshall
561-833-1461
 

 

09/20/2008
 
  Hurricane Awareness & Preparedness Seminar - Largo
  9/20/2008
  Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School
6410 118th Ave N
Pinellas County Emergency Management has invited DFS to participate in their outreach and education programs on Hurricane Preparedness.

Tom Iovino, Communications Specialist/ Emergency Management
727-464-3800
 

 

09/20/2008
 
  C.C.C. Service First Time Homebuyer's Workshop - West Palm Beach
  9/20/2008
  Blake Library
2351 S. E. Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996
1:45PM presentation will be given to the First Time Homebuyer's Workshop.

Marceau Marcelin
561-515-2262 office or 561-578-0060 cell
 

 

09/20/2008
 
  C.C.C. Service First Time Homebuyer's Workshop - West Palm Beach
  9/20/2008
  Community Foundation Building
700 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
10:00AM presentation will be given to the First Time Homebuyer's Workshop.

Christie Hardcastle
561-515-2326 office 561-352-0859 cell
 

 

09/22/2008
 
  Homebuyers Insurance Workshop - Jacksonville
  9/22/2008
  Habijax
2404 Hubbard Street
Are you ready?  Focusing on insurance and financial matters before and after a disaster strike.  Also, providing additional resources in the event of a natural disaster.  9/22, 6:00pm, Habijax, 2404 Hubbard STreet, Jacksonville. 

Ana McDonald
904-798-4529
 

 

09/22/2008
 
  Hurricane Preparedness - Largo
  9/22/2008
  Stetson University
1401 61st Street South
Pinellas County Emergency Management has invited DFS to participate in their outreach and education programs on Hurricane Preparedness.

Tom Iovino, Communications Specialist/ Emergency Management
727-464-3800
 

 

09/23/2008
 
  Hurricane Preparedness - Largo
  9/23/2008
  Stetson University
1401 61st Street South
Pinellas County Emergency Management has invited DFS to participate in their outreach and education programs on Hurricane Preparedness.

Tom Iovino, Communications Specialist/ Emergency Management
727-464-3800
 

 

09/23/2008
 
  C.C.C. Service First Time Homebuyer's Workshop - West Palm Beach
  9/23/2008
  Community Foundation Building
700 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
6:00 PM presentation will be give to the First Time Homebuyer's Workshop.

Christie Hardcastle
561-515-2326 office 561-352-0859 cell
 

 

09/27/2008
 
  First Time Homebuyers - Jacksonville
  9/27/2008
  Family Foundations
1639 Atlantic Blvd
Are you ready?  Focusing on insurance and financial matters before and after a disaster strike.  Also providing additional resources in the event of a natural disaster.  Family Foundations, 1639 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, 9/27, 10:00am.  Contact Teresa Campbell 904-396-8120

Teresa Campbell
904-396-8120
 

 

10/11/2008
 
  2008 Emergency Management Expo - Jacksonville
  10/11/2008
  Columbia County Fairgrounds
US Hwy 90 @ SR 247
Are you ready?  Focusing on financial and insurance matters before and after a disaster strikes.  Also providing additional resources in the event of natural disaster.  Oct 11th, 9:00am - 1:00pm, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.

Shayne Morgan
386-758-1125
 

 

10/11/2008
 
  Community Homebuyer Workshop - West Palm Beach
  10/11/2008
  Life Improvement For Tomorrow, Inc.
1910 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Community Homebuyer Workshop will be held at 11:30AM.

Lupe M. Julius, President
561-868-7026
 

 

10/16/2008
 
  C.C.C. Service First Time Homebuyer's Workshop - West Palm Beach
  10/16/2008
  Fort Pierce City Hall
100 North U. S. Highway One, Fort Pierce, Florida 34954
6:00PM presentation will be given to the First Time Homebuyer's Workshop.

Marceau Marcelin
561-515-2262 office or 561-578-0066 cell
 

 

10/18/2008
 
  C.C.C. Service First Time Homebuyer's Workshop - West Palm Beach
  10/18/2008
  Hoke Library
1150 N.W. Jack Williams Way, Jensen Beach, Florida 34957
1:45PM presentation will be given to the First Time Homebuyer's Workshp.

Marceau Marcelin
561-515-2262 office or 561-578-0066 cell
 

 

11/08/2008
 
  C.C.C. Service First Time Homebuyer's Workshop - West Palm Beach
  11/8/2008 1:00:00 AM
  Port St. Lucie Community Center
2195 S. E. Airoso Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34984
6:00PM presentation will be given to the First Time Homebuyer's Workshop.

Marceau Marcelin
561-515-2262 office or 561-579-0066 cell
 

 

11/13/2008
 
  Urban League of Palm Beach County First Time Homebuyer's Education - West Palm Beach
  11/13/2008 1:00:00 AM
  Urban League of Palm Beach County
1700 North Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
A presentation will be given by the Department of Financial Services at 6:00PM to the First Time Home Buyer's Education class regarding homeowners insurance, predatory lending and an overview of what our Department has to offer.

Gigi Marshall
561-833-1461
 

 

11/15/2008
 
  C.C.C. Service First Time Homebuyer's Workshop - West Palm Beach
  11/15/2008 1:00:00 AM
  Robert Morgade Library
5851 S. E. Community Drive, Stuart, Florida 34997
1:45PM presentation will be given to the First Time Homebuyer's Workshop.

Marceau Marcelin
561-515-2262 office or 561-578-0066 cell
 

 

11/15/2008
 
  Community Homebuyer Workshop - West Palm Beach
  11/15/2008 1:00:00 AM
  Life Improvement For Tomorrow, Inc.
1910 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Community Homebuyer Workshop will be held at 11:30AM.

Lupe M. Julius, President
561-868-7026
 

 

12/06/2008
 
  Community Homebuyer Workshop - West Palm Beach
  12/6/2008 1:00:00 AM
  Life Improvement For Tomorrow, Inc.
1910 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Community Homebuyer Workshop will be held at 11:30AM.

Lupe M. Julius, President
561-868-7026
 

 

12/18/2008
 
  C.C.C. Service First Time Homebuyer's Workshop - West Palm Beach
  12/18/2008 1:00:00 AM
  Lakewood Park Library
7605 Santa Barbara Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34951
6:00PM presentation will be given to the First Time Homebuyer's Workshop

Marceau Marcelin
561-515-2262 office or 561-578-0066 cell
 

 




Expos/Fairs

09/06/2008
 
  Consumer Savings Seminar - Tampa
  9/6/2008
  1914 Plant City High School Community Center
605 North Collins Street, Plant City, Fla. 33563
Congressman Gus Bilirakis has teamed up with local agencies in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties to host a Consumer Savings Seminar for residents of the 9th Congressional District; 10:00am - 12:00pm

Kristen Sellas, District Aide
727.773.2871
 

 

10/08/2008
 
  Senior Health and Wellness Fair - Pensacola
  10/8/2008
  Bayview Community Center
2000 East Lloyd Street Pensacola Fl 32503
Senior Health Fair 10am-3pm

Heather Chenaweth
8504365190
 

 

11/18/2008
 
  Senior Connection Senior Friendly Extravaganza - Largo
  11/18/2008 1:00:00 AM
  Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Way
Senior Connection is a monthly publication which also hosts Senior Expo's throughout the state during the year.  DFS has again been invited to participate at no cost.

Kathy Beck
813-653-1988
 

 

11/19/2008
 
  Senior Connection Senior Friendly Extravaganza - Largo
  11/19/2008 1:00:00 AM
  Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Way
Senior Connection is a monthly publication which also hosts Senior Expo's throughout the state during the year.  DFS has again been invited to participate.

Kathy Beck
813-653-1988
 

 

11/20/2008
 
  Senior Connection Senior Friendly Extravaganza - Largo
  11/20/2008 1:00:00 AM
  Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Way
Senior Connection is a monthly publication which also hosts Senior Expo's throughout the state during the year.  DFS has again been invited to participate.

Kathy Beck
813-653-1988
 

 




 

09/06/2008
 
  Service Employees International Union Meeting - West Palm Beach
  9/6/2008
  N/A
2112 South Congress Avenue, Suite 207, Palm Springs 33169
11:00AM presentation providing an overview of the Department of Financial Services, homeowners insurance, and foreclosure prevention.

Lisa Tilson, Florida Coordinator
561-699-2123
 

 

09/07/2008
 
  Cascade Lakes Mens Club Monthly Meeting - West Palm Beach
  9/7/2008
  Cascade Lakes Clubhouse
5075 Cascade Lakes Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida
This monthly meeting will be held at 10:00AM with a presentation on scam stories, senior issues, homeowners insurance, the My Safe Florida Home program and what our Department has to offer.

Bob Bender
561-335-3314 cell
 

 

09/11/2008
 
  Hurricane Myths - Largo
  9/11/2008
  Park Station
5851 Park Blvd
Pinellas County Emergency Management has invited DFS to participate in their outreach and education programs on Hurricane Preparedness.

Tom Iovino, Communications Specialist/ Emergency Management
727-464-3800
 

 

09/12/2008
 
  Pre Purchase Homebuyers Class - Pensacola
  9/12/2008
  Pensacola Fl
14 Palafox Pl
Financial Literacy/ 1:00

Terry Daniel
850-434-0268 x 203
 

 

09/13/2008
 
  Grits, Eggs, and Business - Ft. Myers
  9/13/2008
  Southwest Florida Enterprise Center
3901 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33901
Various Agencies including DFS. This is and annual event that DFS helps to organize. Small Business and Worker's Comp. will be discussed.
Time of Event- 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Dan Regelski
(239) 225-4220
 

 

09/13/2008
 
  Homeownership Preservation Workshop - West Palm Beach
  9/13/2008
  Palm Beach County (not yet determined)
Palm Beach County (not yet determined)
Presentation will include a discussion on homeowners insurance, predatory lending and avoiding foreclosure.

Judy Ayers, HUD
305-520-5059
 

 

09/13/2008
 
  Community Development Corporation First Time Homebuyer's Workshop - West Palm Beach
  9/13/2008
  Lake Worth Shuffleboard Courts
1121 Lucerne Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33460
10:00AM presentation for the Community Development Corporation.  Topics of discussion will be homeowners insurance, predatory lending, natural disasters and My Safe Florida Home program.

Christie Hardcastle
561-352-0859
 

 

09/15/2008
 
  Home Buyers Education Program - Ft. Myers
  9/15/2008
  The Housing Authority of Ft. Myers
Michigan Ave. Ext. Ft. Myers, FL 33901
Homeowners Insurance/Verify Before You Buy.
National Flood Insurance.
Time of Event- 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Vivian Watkins
(239) 344-3245
 

 

09/16/2008
 
  Community Cancer Council Meeting - West Palm Beach
  9/16/2008
  American Cancer Society Building
621 Clearwater Park Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
A presentation will be given by the Department of Financial Services at 8:30AM regarding financial assistance in the health care community and an overview of what the DFS has to offer.

Roger Buckwalter
N/A
 

 

09/21/2008
 
  Overview of the Department of Financial Services - 2nd Class - West Palm Beach
  9/21/2008
  Nativity Lutheran Church
4075 Holly Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
9:30AM presentation including tips on how to protect yourself from being a victim of financial fraud, verify before you buy, scam stories, and the My Safe Florida Home free windstorm inspection program which saves homeowners money on insurance premiums.

Dr. Julius Rohl or Al Kraatz
561-622-9998 Dr. Rohl 561-624-0521 Mr. Kraatz
 

 

09/26/2008
 
  Pre Purchase Homebuyers Class - Pensacola
  9/26/2008
  Pensacola Fl
14 Palafox PL
Financial Literacy/1:00

Terry Daniel
850-434-0268 x 203
 

 

10/03/2008
 
  Pre Purchase Home Buyer Class - Pensacola
  10/3/2008
  Consumer Credit Counseling Service
913 N Beal Parkway, Unit H, Ft Walton Bch 32547
Home Buyer Education Class/9am-3pm

Ashley Pratt
850-314-9888
 

 

10/03/2008
 
  Pre Purchase Homebuyers Class - Pensacola
  10/3/2008
  Pensacola Fl
14 Palafox Pl
Financial Literacy/1:00

Terry Daniel
850-434-0268 x203
 

 

10/15/2008
 
  Florida Atlantic University Wellness Expo - West Palm Beach
  10/15/2008
  Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Campus
777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33431
FAU will host a wellness expo again this year from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. The DFS will be there with information on health insurance, financial freedom, the My Safe Florida Home program and what our Department has to offer.
       AWAITING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ......

"Cassie"
561-297-1048
 

 

10/21/2008
 
  Riviera Beach Family Resource Center Disaster Recovery Workshop - West Palm Beach
  10/21/2008
  Riviera Beach Family Resource Center
1901 Broadway, Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
6:00PM presentation on financial literacy, homeowners insurance, and hurricane disaster, preparedness and recovery.

Carolyn Morrison
(561) 840-1888
 

 

10/24/2008
 
  Per-Purchse Homebuyers Class - Pensacola
  10/24/2008
  Pensacola Fl
14 Palafox Pl
Financial Literacy/1:00

Terry Daniel
850-434-0268 x203
 

 

10/29/2008
 
  Bethesda Health City Fair - West Palm Beach
  10/29/2008
  Bethesda Health City
10301 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33436
10:00AM-2:00PM Health Fair.  Information will be provided regarding health insurance and HMO's.

Angali
(561) 374-5000
 

 

11/07/2008
 
  Pre Purchase Home Buyer Class - Pensacola
  11/7/2008 1:00:00 AM
  Consumer Credit Counseling Service
913 N Beal Parkway, Unit H, Ft Walton Bch, Fl 32547
Home Buyer Education Class/9am-3pm

Ashley Pratt
850-314-9888
 

 

11/07/2008
 
  Pre Purchase Homebuyers Class - Pensacola
  11/7/2008 1:00:00 AM
  Pensacola, Fl
14 Palafox Pl
Financial Literacy/1:00

Terry Daniel
850-434-0268 x203
 

 

11/18/2008
 
  Community Cancer Council Meeting - West Palm Beach
  11/18/2008 1:00:00 AM
  American Cancer Society Buidling
621 Clearwater Park Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
8:30AM presentation providing an overview of the Department of Financial Services, also information concerning health insurance

Roger Buckwalter
N/A
 

 

11/18/2008
 
  Riviera Beach Family Resource Center Foreclosure Prevention Workshop - West Palm Beach
  11/18/2008 1:00:00 AM
  Riviera Beach Family Resource Center
1901 Broadway, Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
6:00PM presentation on foreclosure prevention, financial literacy, homeowners insurance and predatory lending.

Carolyn Morrison
(561) 840-1888
 

 

11/21/2008
 
  Pre Purchase Homebuyers Class - Pensacola
  11/21/2008 1:00:00 AM
  Pensacola Fl
14 Palafox Pl
Financial Literacy/1:00

Terry Daniel
850-434-0268 x203
 

 

12/05/2008
 
  Pre Purchase Home Buyer Class - Pensacola
  12/5/2008 1:00:00 AM
  Consumer Credit Counseling service
913 N. Beal Parkway, Unit H Ft Walton Bch, Fl 32547
Home Buyer Education Class/9am-3pm

Ashley Pratt
850-314-9888
 

 

12/12/2008
 
  Pre Purchase Homebuyer Class - Pensacola
  12/12/2008 1:00:00 AM
  Pensacola, Fl
14 Palafox Pl
Financial Literacy/1:00

Terry Daniel
850-434-0268 x203