Important Events by Region

11/24/2009

Safeguard Our Seniors - Safeguard Our Seniors

11/24/2009 11:30:00 AM

Deltona Senior Center
980 Lakeshore Drive, Deltona, FL 32725

The Department of Financial Services will offer a Safeguard Our Seniors presentation to seniors. Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink initiated this program in response to a high number of complaints from our senior citizens pertaining to annuity abuse. The program starts at 10:30 a.m.

Randell Brown
(386) 323-0914

11/30/2009

Safeguard Our Seniors - Safeguard Our Seniors

11/30/2009 12:30:00 PM

Ormond Beach Senior Center
351 Andrews Street, Ormond Beach, FL 32174

Randell Brown
(386) 323-0914

11/30/2009

Safeguard Our Seniors - Safeguard Our Seniors

11/30/2009 5:30:00 PM

Paradise Recreation Center
1403 Paradise Drive, the Villages, FL 32159

Every day, hundreds of Floridians fall victim to financial fraud. Many of these victims are trusting seniors who were talked into making risky or inappropriate financial investments by unscrupulous agents and scam artists.

This SOS event is an opportunity for seniors and their care givers to learn how to guard against frauds and scams targeting seniors. The presentation starts at 4:30 p.m.

Randell Brown
(386) 323-0914

12/16/2009

Safeguard Our Seniors - Safeguard Our Seniors

12/16/2009 3:00:00 PM

Woodland Towers
113 Chipola Avenue, Deland, FL 32720

The Department of Financial Services, in partnership with Woodland Towers, will offer a Safeguard Our Seniors presentation to the residents. Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink initiated this program in response to a high number of complaints from our senior citizens pertaining to annuity abuse. The presentation starts at 2:00 p.m.

Randell Brown
(386) 323-0914

01/21/2010

Safeguard Our Seniors - Safeguard Our Seniors

1/21/2010 12:00:00 PM

The Plantation at Leesburg
25201 Highway 27, Leesburg, FL

The Department of Financial Services will offer a Safeguard Our Seniors presentation to the citizens of the Plantation at Leesburg. Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink initiated this program in response to a growing number of complaints from our citizens pertaining to annuity abuse. The program starts at 11:00 a.m.

Randell Brown
(386) 323-0914

Ft. Myers

12/02/2009

Protect Your Business From Fraud - Financial Literacy

12/2/2009 8:00:00 AM

Chamber of Commerce of Immokalee, FL
1300 N. 15th Street, Suite 2, Immokalee, FL 34142

This program will help small business owners learn the tell-tale signs and "in-house" action to take to protect their company from financial fraud. Other discussion topics will include general insurance and Workers' Compensation fraud. The class will also review the Federal Trade Commission's "Fighting Fraud with the Red Flags Rule," a how-to guide for business. You can order a free copy of this guide from the FTC at www.ftc.gov.

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019

12/02/2009

Florida Housing Help Workshop - FL Housing Help

12/2/2009 3:00:00 PM

Naples Daily News Community Room
1100 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL 34110

The Florida Housing Help Workshop will bring the following lenders to Collier County on Dec 2 from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m

The lenders are:

SunTrust
JP Morgan Chase, EMC, Washington Mutual
5th 3rd Bank

And more.

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4017

12/03/2009

Florida Housing Help Workshop - FL Housing Help

12/3/2009 3:00:00 PM

Joseph P. D'Alessandro Office Complex
2295 Victoria Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901

The Florida Housing Help Workshop will bring the following lenders to Collier County on Dec 3 from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The lenders are:

SunTrust
JP Morgan Chase, EMC, Washington Mutual
5th 3rd Bank

and more

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019

12/04/2009

Florida Housing Help Workshop - FL Housing Help

12/4/2009 3:00:00 PM

Charlotte County Family Services Center
21450 Gibralter Drive, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

The Florida Housing Help Workshop will bring the following lenders to Collier County on Dec 4 from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The lenders are:

SunTrust
JP Morgan Chase, EMC, Washington Mutual
5th 3rd Bank

and more.

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019

12/05/2009

Business & Breakfast - Expos/Fairs

12/5/2009 10:00:00 AM

Golden Gate Community Center
4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL 34116

This event is for small business owners to learn more about SBA loans, government agencies and what they can do to help your company. They will also discuss SCORE and what they offer free to business owners. DFS will talk aobut commerical insurance issues. The program begins at 9:00 a.m.

5th 3rd Bank "eBus" will be on site.

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019

12/05/2009

Hope for Home Owners - FL Housing Help

12/5/2009 10:00:00 AM

Heron Creek Middle School
6501 West Price Blvd, North Port, FL 34286

The Department of Financial Services will be providing information on Foreclosure Housing Rescue Scams and other important information on saving your home from foreclosure.

DFS has invited JP Morgan, Chase, Washington Mutual, EMC, 5th 3rd Bank and SunTrust. These and possibility other lenders will be in attendance. Time of event 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019

12/07/2009

What Is A Credit Report? - Financial Literacy

12/7/2009 11:00:00 AM

Veterans Foundation
3108 Del Prado Blvd. South, Cape Coral, FL

The 5th 3rd Bank "eBus" will be in South FL for the week of Dec 2 - Dec 10. People can visit the bus to look at their credit history and start the process of fixing any incorrect information on their credit report.

The Florida Department of Financial Services will be present to provide information on "Credit, Insurance and You" how a good credit score can save you money. DFS will also provide information on I.D. theft and Florida Unclaimed Property.

The program runs from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019

12/09/2009

Senior Fun Fest - Safeguard Our Seniors

12/9/2009 11:00:00 AM

Cultural Center of Charlotte County
Arron St., Port Charoltte, FL

The Senior Fun Fest is a annual event for seniors of Charlotte County and the surrounding area. There will be entertainment, demonstrations, health screenings and more. This is a great time to meet old friends and renewal seasonal ones. CFO Alex Sink and the Florida Department of Financial Services will have a Safeguard Our Seniors booth and display with information on how seniors can avoid insurance and financial frauds and scams. The event will be held from 10 -3 p.m.

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461- 4019

12/10/2009

Medicare Part "D" Enrollment & Health Fair - Safeguard Our Seniors

12/10/2009 10:00:00 AM

Joseph P. D'Alessandro Office Complex (State Building)
2295 Vicotria Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901

This event is for seniors to enroll in Medicare Part "D" during the open enrollment period from November - December 2009.

The Area Agency on Aging for SW Fla. (SHINE) will be availible to talk about Medicare Part "D" and help seniors enroll in a program that suits their needs. This event will last from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Health Fair will offer free blood pressure checks, balance tests, hearing, vision, and the Step Wise program will educate attendeed on how to avoid falls.

The Long Term Care Ombudsman will also be availible from the Department of Elder Affairs.

For additional information on SHINE, please contact (239) 332- 4233.

5th 3rd Bank"EBus" will be on site from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019

12/11/2009

Safeguard Our Seniors - Safeguard Our Seniors

12/11/2009 10:00:00 AM

Bella Vita Independent & Assisted Living
1420 East Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34292

Every day, hundreds of Floridians fall victim to financial fraud. Many of these victims are trusting seniors who were misled into making risky or inappropriate financial investments by unscrupulous agents and scam artists, including annuities and reverse mortgages.

"The number of complaints from Florida seniors about annuities has nearly quadrupled in the last three years,” said CFO Alex Sink, whose department has opened 474 investigations on financial fraud involving seniors, with 70 percent of cases related to annuity and life insurance transactions.

“Better financial protections for our growing population of senior residents and tougher consequences for those who defraud our seniors demand our immediate attention,” said CFO Sink.

In response to this trend, DFS will be holding a Safeguard Our Seniors presentation to assist seniors with identifying financial fraud and the warning signs.

The following agencies will be taking part in this program:

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs
SHINE
Elder Abuse Awareness
Long Term Care Ombudsman
AARP
Local Law Enforce
SALT of Sarasota

The program will last from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

RSVP with Bella Vita at (941) 485-1196

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019

12/14/2009

Medicare Part "D" Enrollment & Safeguard Our Seniors Presentation - Safeguard Our Seniors

12/14/2009 10:00:00 AM

Joseph P. D'Alessandro Office Complex (State Building)
2295 Vicotria Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019

12/16/2009

Florida Housing Help Workshop - FL Housing Help

12/16/2009 7:00:00 PM

Joseph P. D'Alessandro Office Complex (State Building
2295 Victoria Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901

This free workshop is sponsored by Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Alex Sink and the Department of Financial Services and will offer HUD approved housing counseling to help homeowners with the process of working with their lenders to create a solution to their mortgage/housing crisis. This event will be held from 5-8 p.m.

There will also be a free family budgeting and personal finance class offered beginning at 6 p.m. The goal of the class is help families look at their finances and lean about cash flow budgets. Find out where your cash is going and how to establish a realistic family budget. Lenders require a budget plan as part of a mortgage solution.

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019

01/19/2010

Safeguard Our Seniors (SOS) - Safeguard Our Seniors

1/19/2010 11:25:00 AM

Gulf Coast Medical Center
13681 Doctor's Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912

This SOS event is an opportunity for seniors and their care givers to learn how to guard against frauds and scams targeting seniors. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs will be present along with SHINE, Elder Abuse Awareness, Long Term Care, and AARP, who are all members of the CFO’s SOS Task Force. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will also be on hand to provide information.

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019

01/23/2010

Frauds & Scams Against Seniors (Safeguard Our Seniors) - Safeguard Our Seniors

1/23/2010 12:00:00 PM

Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
Colonal Blvd, Fort Myers, FL

The FL Department of Financial Services has been asked to present to the Key Women Educators of SW FL on frauds and scams that target seniors.

DFS will talk about insurance and financial frauds and scams against seniors when purchasing financial products or if they currently hold an insurance or financial product and someone is trying to have then switch companies or product.

The meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. with the DFS presentation starting around 11:00 a.m.

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019

02/05/2010

Sensational Seniors Valentine's Day Celebration - Safeguard Our Seniors

2/5/2010 11:00:00 AM

Lake Kennedy Center in Cape Coral
Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL

The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) as been invited to take part in this senior expo on Feb 5, 2009 at the Lake Kennedy Center in Cape Coral. The expo is from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. DFS will be providing free information on ways to avoid scams and frauds when purchasing an insurance or financial product. We will have information on Medicare Supplement insurance and other insurance and financial products DFS licenses and regulates in the State of Florida.

Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019

Jacksonville

11/21/2009

First Time Home Buyer Presentation - Financial Literacy

11/21/2009 11:00:00 AM

Family Foundations
1639 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL

As part of CFO Alex Sink's financial literacy initiative, this course will help you understand the home buying process, insurance requirements and options, decide how much you can realistically afford, develop your budget for all the costs of owning a home, prepare your credit for homeownership, develop a savings plan for your down payment and decide what kind of mortgage is right for you. Call Family Foundations to register at (904) 396-4846. The Department's presentation begins at 10:00 a.m.

Tiffany Reeves
(904) 798-5817

11/25/2009

Florida Housing Help - FL Housing Help

11/25/2009 6:00:00 PM

War on Poverty-Florida (inside Gateway Mall)
Gateway Mall, 5196-A Norwood Ave, Jacksonville, FL

Worried about foreclosure? CFO Alex Sink and the Department of Financial Services, in partnership with Wealth Watchers, Inc. (a HUD-approved housing counseling agency) and the War on Poverty - Florida, will offer free counseling and loan workout assistance sessions every 4th Wednesday of the month. Call Wealth Watchers at (904) 380-0347 to pre-register. The event will last from 5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.

Tiffany Reeves
(904) 798-5817

12/01/2009

Financial Literacy 101: Driver's Education - Financial Literacy

12/1/2009 8:30:00 AM

Jean Ribault Senior High School
3701 Winton Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32208

As part of CFO Sink's financial literacy initiative, the Department has partnered with the Duval County School Board to educate students on auto insurance requirements, optional coverage available, factors that affect their premium, and possible discounts. The presentation begins at 7:30 a.m.

Tiffany Reeves
(904) 798-5817

12/01/2009

Financial Literacy 101: Driver's Education - Financial Literacy

12/1/2009 10:30:00 AM

Jean Ribault Senior High School
3701 Winton Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32208

Tiffany Reeves
(904) 798-5817

12/02/2009

Financial Literacy 101: Driver's Education - Financial Literacy

12/2/2009 8:30:00 AM

Jean Ribault Senior High School
3701 Winton Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32208

Tiffany Reeves
(904) 798-5817

12/07/2009

Driver Safety Program for Seniors - Safeguard Our Seniors

12/7/2009 1:45:00 PM

St. Catherine's Catholic
1649 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL

In partnership with AARP, the Department will provide seniors information on auto insurance requirements, optional coverage available, factors that affect their premium, and possible discounts. The presentation begins at 12:45 p.m.

Tiffany Reeves
(904) 798-5817

12/09/2009

Florida Housing Help - Free Legal Clinic - FL Housing Help

12/9/2009 6:00:00 PM

War on Poverty-Florida (inside Gateway Mall)
Gateway Mall, 5196-A Norwood Ave, Jacksonville, FL

Worried about foreclosure? CFO Alex Sink and the Department of Financial Services, in partnership with Wealth Watchers, Inc. (a HUD-approved housing counseling agency) and the War on Poverty - Florida, will offer a free legal clinic, along with counseling and loan workout assistance sessions every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Call Wealth Watchers at (904) 380-0347 to pre-register. The event will last from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tiffany Reeves
(904) 798-5817

12/11/2009

Safeguard Our Seniors - Safeguard Our Seniors

12/11/2009 1:00:00 PM

Jim Fortuna Senior Center
11751 McCormick Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225

Make your financial security a priority. As part of CFO Alex Sink's Safeguard Our Seniors initiative, the Department presentation will discuss how seniors can avoid becoming victims of financial fraud, focus on questions to ask before you buy, and how to avoid becoming a victim. The presentation begins at 12:00 p.m.

Tiffany Reeves
(904) 798-5817

Tallahassee

01/27/2010

Safeguard Our Seniors - Safeguard Our Seniors

1/27/2010 11:00:00 AM

Tallahassee Senior Citizens - Southwood
3196 Merchants Blvd, Tallahassee

Make your financial security a priority. As part of CFO Alex Sink's Safeguard Our Seniors initiative, the Department presentation will discuss how seniors can avoid becoming victims of financial fraud. The event is from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

A.V. Youngblood
413-5822

Tampa

11/20/2009

Safeguard Our Seniors - Safeguard Our Seniors

11/20/2009 3:00:00 PM

Sam Seltzers
3530 Tyrone Boulevard, North St. Petersburg, FL 33710

As part of Chief Financial Office Alex Sink's Safeguard Our Seniors initiative, this presentation will provide information to assist seniors in ways to avoid becoming victims of insurance and financial fraud.

The presentation will begin at 2:00 p.m.

Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393

11/21/2009

The Importance of Maintaining Homeowners Insurance - General Insurance

11/21/2009 10:00:00 AM

The Children's Board
1002 E. Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605

CFO Alex Sink's Department of Financial Services will provide a presentation to help homeowners understand the importance of maintaining their Homeowners Insurance Coverage and How to Shop for A Home Mortgage. The event begins at 9:00 a.m.

Linda Smart
(813) 218-5393

11/24/2009

Safeguard Our Seniors - Safeguard Our Seniors

11/24/2009 4:00:00 PM

West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging
5905 Breckenridge Parkway, Suite F, Tampa

S.A.L.T. is an advisory group for the area's Triad. Everyday hundreds of Floridians fall victim to financial and insurance fraud. To help seniors be aware of these scams, Florida Chief Financial Office Alex Sink launched the Safeguard Our Seniors initiative to inform older Floridians on services available to help them.

This presentation will educate seniors on frauds and scams and will begin at 3:00 p.m.

Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393

12/01/2009

Safeguard Our Seniors - Safeguard Our Seniors

12/1/2009 11:00:00 AM

Lighthouse of Pinellas
6925 112th Circle North, Suite 103, Largo, FL 33773

The Department of Financial Services, in partnership with The Lighthouse of Pinellas will present a Safeguard Our Seniors and Disaster Preparedness seminar to the general public.

Every day, hundreds of Floridians fall victim to financial and insurance fraud. Many of these victims are trusting citizens who were talked into making risky or inappropriate financial investments by unscrupulous agents and scam artists.

This event is an opportunity for consumers and their care givers to learn how to guard against fraud, identity theft and scams. The event will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Linda Smart
(813) 218-5393

12/04/2009

Defensive Drive Class - Safeguard Our Seniors

12/4/2009 10:00:00 AM

Tampa Area Safety Council
1113 E. Dr. Martin L. King Jr Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33603

Defensive driving safety class will include presentation by DFS on automobile insurance related matters that impact the general public. the class starts at 9:00 a.m.

Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393

12/09/2009

Safeguard Our Seniors - Safeguard Our Seniors

12/9/2009 2:00:00 PM

Aston Gardens
1311 Aston Gardens Court, Sun City Center, FL 33573

Everyday, hundreds of Floridians fall victim to insurance and financial fraud. Many of these victims are trusting seniors who were talked into making risky or inappropriate financial investments by unscrupulous agents and scam artists.

This SOS event is an opportunity for seniors and their care givers to learn how to guard against fraud and scams targeting seniors.

The event will be held from 1:00 p.m until 3:00 p.m.

Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393

01/08/2010

Senior's Crime Prevention Awareness Seminar - Safeguard Our Seniors

1/8/2010 10:30:00 AM

Northdale Recreation Center
15550 Spring Pine Drive Tampa, FL

There will be several speakers on a variety of topics pertaining to seniors' crime prevention, residential security, personal safety, frauds, scams and crimes against the elderly. A representative from the Florida Department of Financial Services will be available as a presenter and vendor. This event is schedule from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393

01/12/2010

Safeguard Our Seniors - Safeguard Our Seniors

1/12/2010 11:00:00 AM

The United Methodist Church
1210 Deb Webb Boulevard West, Sun City Center, FL

This SOS event is an opportunity for seniors and their care givers to learn to guard against frauds and scams targeting seniors. The presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393

01/13/2010

Safeguard Our Seniors & Identity Theft - Safeguard Our Seniors

1/13/2010 11:00:00 AM

Redeemer Lutheran Church
701 Valley Forge Boulevard, Sun City Center, FL

This Safeguard Our Seniors presentation is an inititative of CFO Alex Sink and will help seniors learn ways to avoid becoming victims of identity theft, insurance and financial scams. the presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393

West Palm Beach

11/23/2009

Senior Academy @ Palm Beach County - Safeguard Our Seniors

11/23/2009 2:45:00 PM

North County Senior Center
5217 Northlake Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

This exciting training opportunity is free. Seniors are encouraged to join the Senior Academy learning series which will be spread out over several weeks. Presentations will occur on Monday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m., starting October 19, 2009 through November 23, 2009. Those who participate in these outreach events will learn important information that can help seniors. CFO Alex Sink's representatives will talk about financial literacy during a presentation called "Safeguard Our Seniors" that will occur during the academy segment scheduled on November 23, 2009 from 1:45 to 2:30 p.m.

Victoria Peet Williams, Consumer Outreach Coordinator
(561)578-7204