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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.
           th
           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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