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Safeguard Our Seniors
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11/06/2009
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Safeguard Our Seniors: The Importance of Renter's Insurance |
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Cathedral Terrace Senior Apartments
701 N Ocean St
Make your financial security a priority. As part of CFO Alex Sink's Safeguard Our Seniors initiative, the Department presentation will focus on the financial steps seniors need to take to protect themselves and their property. The presentation begins at 2:00 p.m.
Tiffany Reeves
(904) 798-5817 |
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11/10/2009
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The Brannon Center
105 Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
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 many consumer complaints pertaining to annuity abuse among our senior citizens. The program starts at 10:30 a.m.
Randell Brown
(386) 323-0914 |
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City of Cape Coral, Lee County Library- Cape Coral Branch
921 SW 39th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914
CFO Alex Sink and the Florida Department of Financial Services invites all seniors, especially veterans, to a special presentation of the Safeguard Our Seniors program. We will review veteran's rights dealing with veteran's cemetery and funerals. Sandra Beckley, Director of the Sarasota VA National Cemetery, will be a featured speaker.
The keynote speaker will be from the State of Florida Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Department of Elder Affairs will be present, SHINE, Elder Abuse and Long-Term Ombudsman, as well as AARP. The event will be held from 10-Noon. There will be a color guard and music from each military branch will be played.
Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019 |
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11/11/2009
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Driver Safety Program for Seniors |
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Memorial Hospital
3625 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL
CFO Alex Sink has partnered with AARP as part of her Safeguard Our Seniors initative to provide seniors information on auto insurance requirements, optional coverage available, factors that affect their premium, and possible discounts. The presentation begins at 12:30 p.m.
Tiffany Reeves
(904) 798-5817 |
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11/12/2009
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Paxton City Hall
21872 Hwy 331 N., Paxon
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 Department will educate seniors about these financial frauds and scams.
This event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
A.V. Youngblood
(850) 413-5822 |
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11/13/2009
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Royal Palm Yacht Club
2360 West First Street, Fort Myers, FL
This annual event honors National Care Givers Month.
The Department will participate and discuss our Safeguard Our Seniors program.
Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019 |
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SICA Hall
1065 Daytona Ave., Holly Hill, 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 |
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11/16/2009
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Senior Academy @ Palm Beach County |
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Cultural Arts Center of Royal Palm Beach
151 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL
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 16, 2009. Those who participate in these outreach events will learn important information that can help seniors. CFO Alex Sink's representative will talk about financial literacy during a presentation called "Safeguard Our Seniors" that will occur during the academy segment scheduled on November 16, 2009 from 1:45 to 2:30 p.m.
Misty Cash
(850) 413-2961 |
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11/17/2009
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WAVA Hall
200 Holly Ave., Orange City, FL 32763
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 pertaing to annuity abuse. The program starts at 10:00 a.m.
Randell Brown
(386) 323-0914 |
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Walton County Senior Citizens Center
194 N. County Hwy 393 Santa Rosa Beach
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 Department will educate seniors about these financial frauds and scams.
This event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
A.V. Youngblood
(850) 413-5822 |
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Bridge the Gap
561 West 25th Street, Jacksonville, FL
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 presentation is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tiffany Reeves
(904) 798-5817 |
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11/18/2009
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Medicare Part "D" Enrollment |
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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.
For additional information on SHINE, please contact (239) 332- 4233.
Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019 |
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Largo Cultural Center in the City of Largo
105 Central Park Drive, Largo, Fla. 33771
As part of Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink's Safeguard Our Senior initiative, the Department of Financial Services will be present to advise seniors how to protect themselves from financial and insurance fraud. This event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393 |
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Driver Safety Program for Seniors |
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Mandarin Library
3330 Kori Road , Jacksonville, FL
CFO Alex Sink has partnered with AARP as part of her Safeguard Our Seniors initative to provide seniors information on auto insurance requirements, optional coverage available, factors that affect their premium, and possible discounts. The presentation begins at 4:45 p.m.
Tiffany Reeves
(904) 798-5817 |
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11/20/2009
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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 |
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11/24/2009
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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 |
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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 be educate seniors on frauds and scams and will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Linda M. Smart
(813) 218-5393 |
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11/30/2009
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Ormond Beach Senior Center
351 Andrews Street, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
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 11:30 a.m.
Randell Brown
(386) 323-0914 |
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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 |
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12/01/2009
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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 |
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12/09/2009
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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 |
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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 |
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12/10/2009
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Medicare Part "D" Enrollment |
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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.
For additional information on SHINE, please contact (239) 332- 4233.
Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019 |
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12/11/2009
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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 |
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12/14/2009
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Medicare Part "D" Enrollement |
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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.
For additional information on SHINE, please contact (239) 332- 4233.
Terry Cerullo
(239) 461-4019 |
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01/13/2010
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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 |
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01/19/2010
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Safeguard Our Seniors (SOS) |
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Gulf Coast Medical Center
13681 Doctor's Way, Fort Myers, FL 33912
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 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 |
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01/27/2010
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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 |
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