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Orchid Show— A Feast for the Senses

Orchids of every imaginable color are a feast for the eyes, but don’t
just gaze at the flowers. Lean in closer, because many have an
8 Annual GCOA Orchid Show and Sale intoxicating scent.
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Friday, March 21 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Being at an orchid show is like a visit to a tropical rainforest, which is where
many orchids live. They are the largest family of plants on earth–about
Sunday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 28,000 species– and are found on every continent except Antarctica.

Orchids can be surprisingly easy to grow.
Indoors at North Collier
Regional Park Exhibit Hall “Our subtropical climate is ideal for orchids,” said Elaine Gates, president of
15000 Livingston Road, Naples, FL the Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance, which will hold its annual show and sale on
March 21-23 in Naples. “Most are easy to care for, wanting to dry out between
$10 admission. FREE Parking. waterings and needing little trimming. They are so beautiful to have in and
around your home.”
Six vendors selling plants and supplies.
Orchid care workshops on Saturday. Gates said an orchid show is the best place to buy an orchid. “You can talk
with the vendor who grew it and get tips to care for it at home.”
www.GulfCoastOrchidAlliance.org
The club with more than 300 members meets monthly with guest speakers
www.facebook.com/GCOrchidAlliance and opportunities to see and take home orchids.

Be AWARE of the RED FLAGS in your Insurance Policy

by Blake Day, Public Adjuster ACV Endorsement: In a typical homeowner’s policy, your
President/Owner of depreciation is recoverable. With an ACV endorsement the
Day Adjusting & Consulting age of the items damaged in your home matters.
blake@dayadjusting.com
For example, if your cabinets are damaged and are seven
years old, your insurance company will only pay you for
Not all insurance policies are created seven-year-old cabinets, this may be 50% or less of the actual
equally. Take time to read your policy to replacement cost.
spot the RED FLAGS before you have an insurance claim. Interior Water Endorsement: If a pipe breaks or water
Roof Schedule Endorsement: This is a predetermined overflows cause damage to your interior, this endorsement
depreciation amount of how much your insurance company determines the coverage. For example, your home is covered
will deduct from your insurance settlement. If you have this for $400K but the endorsement states interior water damage
endorsement, your policy will have a chart that shows the is capped at $10K. If water damages all of your interior
roof material, age of roof and percentage your insurance flooring, you will be capped at a much lower dollar amount
covers depending on those variables. This is detrimental for than your whole property is insured for.
those with older roofs as they would have little to no value. Be aware, read your policy carefully!
Cosmetic Exclusion: This excludes coverage on damages
incurred if they are not considered functional. For example,
if flying debris leaves large dents and scrapes to your metal
roof that are clearly visible but did not cause a roof leak,
fixing the cosmetic damage would not be covered
by your policy.
www.DayAdjusting.com
(855) 729-0838

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