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Nesting season for sea turtles runs May 1 through October 31 every year, but turtles don’t always follow the calendar. In South Florida, nesting can begin in early April and continue into November. It’s a time when we are aware of sharing the beach with sea turtles and are reminded to be especially vigilant about not leaving items on the beach at night and not disturbing nests.

Car paint protection film, also called PPF or “clear bra,” is an extremely durable, clear film designed to protect your car against the elements. It is designed to prevent rock chips, small scratches, chemical staining and etching, swirl marks, water spots, oxidation and fading, and it is self-healing and long-lasting. Car protection film can be installed over the entire vehicle or in the most damage-prone areas such as the front bumper, hood, fenders, side mirrors, rocker panels, and rear wheel

Enjoyable outdoor spaces are an essential part of a well-planned community. With durable and attractive shade structures from Apollo Sunguard, municipalities can improve the function and comfort of public areas such as schools, parks, recreation facilities, playgrounds, pool decks, picnic areas, courtyards, town squares, walkways, parking lots and bus stops. Stylish shade structures offer city, county, state and national governments and urban planners the opportunity to improve both the look an

Fans love to watch their favorite team and athletes compete, whether it’s on a field, a court, a course or a green. But sitting in the glaring sun for hours can keep even the most dedicated spectators away. During the summer months, athletic facilities can be brutally hot. From metal bleachers and stands to hardtop basketball and tennis courts to treeless golf greens, sports complexes need well-planned and structured shade. Apollo Sunguard offers a variety of sunshades that can protect athletes and sports fans from heat-related illnesses, make attending outdoor events more pleasant, and reduce sun damage to sport facilities and equipment.

As we closed out FCCI’s 59th year in business, I’m pleased to say that the fundamentals of our operation are as strong — or stronger — than they have ever been. We worked with our agent partners to meet their needs and the needs of our policyholders, while improving our balance sheet strength and the overall quality of our book of business. The result is that FCCI remains strong and stable. Our policyholders know they can count on us when losses happen, and our agents know they can trust us with their business. In 2018, that trust resulted in the highest direct written premium in FCCI’s history. We wrote $837.5 million, an increase of nearly $16 million over the previous year. Our GAAP equity and statutory surplus totaled $740.9 million and $598.5 million, respectively. Our investment portfolio remained steady at $1.8 billion despite the turbulent market, and our total assets were $2.4 billion. We earned a profit of $31.6 million and achieved a combined ratio in line with plan at 102.5%.