Lifestyles After 50 Sarasota/Manatee Edition, October 2017

Sarasota, Manatee ~ October 2017

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Sarasota Edition

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ust a few weeks ago, dread plagued Florida. After watching Hurricane Harvey wreak havoc on Texas, a new Category 5 hurricane -- in many ways the biggest, the baddest the Atlantic has ever seen -- was carving a 400-mile wide path towards the state.

Irma thrashed the Caribbean islands, flogged the Florida Keys and would cause the largest, most insane evacuation in the state’s history. People literally zigzagged like fire ants across Florida, trying to avoid the ever-changing forecast while facing clogged roads and a drought of gas and hotel rooms.

At first Miami and the East Coast were in the crosshairs. Then Irma continued her westward track and threatened to buzz-saw the east coast. At that point, the spaghetti models could only say with 100 percent accuracy: If you live in Florida, you are going to get smacked.

Then, Irma turned toward the area prone to the most catastrophic damage in America: Tampa Bay, where we live.

By then it was way too late to evacuate. Trapped alongside the Interstate with no gas and a hurricane barreling towards us was not our idea of fun.

After numerous trips to the stores we found that plywood, D batteries, water, bleach and canned tuna were nowhere to be found. Canned beans? In abundant supply. Oreos? Yes! Unfortunately we did not properly ration them and they were gone before Irma arrived.

Back in August, the Washington Post published a story saying that Tam-

pa Bay was ill-prepared for a major hurricane and that sea level rise would destroy the area.

“If a big one scores a direct hit, the damage would likely surpass Katrina,” wrote journalist Darryl Fears.

Then, sure enough, Anderson Cooper and his camera crew set-up shop on Tampa’s Riverwalk. Everyone knows the Master of Disaster arrives only when devastation of Biblical proportions is expected. You might as well get your ax and hang out in the attic and hope the high temperatures don’t kill you.

Please CNN, in the future, if Anderson must be here, hide him in an alley.

We’re scared enough as it is.

The eye of the hurricane passed east of Tampa Bay and trashed much of the state, though damage wasn’t as severe as predicted.

Still, many of our readers have endured terrible losses and heartache. We hope you will recover quickly and that you can take some time to relax and enjoy this edition.

Whether a victim or charitable supporter, be sure to check out articles on how to avoid post-hurricane fraud and charity schemes.

We’ve included recipes for mango “Halloween rattlers” to make with the grandkids as well as a recipe for a pumpkin facial mask to help you destress.

Forget your hurricane woes at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday where for a mere $16 ticket (price if purchased in advance) you can see the likes of Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald.

We’ve unscrambled some of the confusion about Medicare Open Enrollment while columnist Susan Goldfein takes on the donut hole dilemma with her madcap comic style.

Don’t forget, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We think you’ll enjoy our interview with Nancy Brinker, founder of the Susan G. Komen organization. Check with your doctor and see if it’s time for a mammogram.

Finally, Happy National Kale Day to all the haters – we’ve got a story for you too.

Because of space limitations, these stories may not appear in every edition.

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what’s happening aROUnD tOwn

local events september 2017

event

date

time

cost

Florida international air show

october 13-15

12-4 p.m.

$20 ($5 Kids) punta Gorda airport 2800 airport rd., punta Gorda, 33982

pumpKin Festival

october 14-15

10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

$1 - $7

veterans memorial parK 863-491-7507 2145 american leGion dr., arcadia, 34266 spotliGhtevents.orG

dinG darlinG days

october 15-21

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Free

J.n. dinG darlinG national wildliFe reFuGe sanibel island, 33957

octoberFest

october 20-22, october 27-29

varies

$6

German american social club 239-283-1400 2101 sw pine island rd., cape coral, 33991 capecoraloctoberFest.com

october 21

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Free

sarasota Garden club 1131 blvd. oF the arts, sarasota, 34236

Garden Fest

location

contact 941-639-1101 Floridaairshow.com

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All That Jazz, Soul, Rock and More

Michael

McDonald

The 38th Clearwater Jazz Holiday, featuring Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald, makes waves Oct. 19-22 at the waterfront Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Coachman Park. e Four Tops Th

Concertgoers enjoy waterfront entertainment at the 2016 Clearwater Jazz Holiday in Coachman Park. The music fest returns Oct. 19-22.

Photos courtesy of Clearwater Jazz Holiday.

By Randal C. Hill, LifestyLes After 50 MusiC WRiteR CLEARWATER -- Thumping hot beats and too-cool grooves. A backdrop of sparkling waters and jawdropping sunsets. An assortment of tasty treats and potent potables.

Baby boomer faves like Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald and the Temptations.

Of course we’re talking about (well, raving about) the 38th annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday, slated for Oct. 19–22 at Clearwater’s Coachman Park. Start making plans now to attend what is tagged by many past attendees as simply the best four-day music gathering in the country.

Steve Weinberger, Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation CEO, says each day has its own special composition.

“Thursdays and Saturdays are known for their classic appeal and throwback vibes,” he said. “Friday is heavy on vintage, retro and swing revival themes.

Sunday’s niche is Americana and bluesy folk-rock.”

Soul, swing, and hot jazz The legendary Temptations and The Four Tops bring vintage Motown to the Thursday night stage.

Friday, swing revivalists Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox ooze crossover appeal by lending modern vibrations to yesteryear’s classic genres.

And, “New Orleans-based legend Jon Cleary is another great addition to the (Friday) lineup this year,” Weinberger said. “We love the music and feel of New

Orleans; that sound has always been a big part of the Jazz Holiday experience.”

The festival’s biggest names Kenny Loggins (Footloose, Danger Zone) and Michael McDonald (What a Fool Believes, Minute by Minute) perform Saturday night, followed by the traditional fireworks show.

Also on Saturday, keyboardist, composer and Grammy winner Jason Miles brings an all-star cast to the stage including Jeff Coffin and Carter Beauford (of Dave Matthews Band), Philip Dizack, Shaun Martin, Mino Cinelu, Gerald Veasley and Karen Briggs.

Sunday’s Americana theme features the Grammynominated/folk-rocking/crowd-loving Avette Brothers.

“They bring such a sincere authenticity and unique energy that make all their shows anywhere so very special,” Weinberger said.

The jazz fest sprang from humble beginnings when it started back in 1980 on the back of a flatbed truck. For the first three decades it was a purist-centered jazz festival with such headliners as Woody Herman, Dizzy Gillespie, and Manhattan Transfer.

Over the years both the festival’s reputation and the attendance count have grown beyond all expectations and, with it, the scope of the music offered.

Since the mid-2000s, it has become a musical mashup of jazz, swing, blues, folk, soul, funk, Zydeco and old and new rock and pop. Rosters have included such diverse names as Buckwheat Zydeco, Bonnie Raitt, Kenny Loggins

Chicago, Gladys Knight, Sheryl Crow, Kool and the Gang, and Earth, Wind and Fire.

What’s allowed? What’s not?

Lawn chairs, blankets, sunglasses and sunscreen may be brought in from outside. No outside coolers, food or drinks, though, as a wide variety of food and drink options will be available.

Restrictions include no pets (except for service animals), no glass containers, no canopies or umbrellas, no audio or video recording devices, no weapons, no fireworks, no laser pointers.

Tickets Buy them early. Everything costs more the day of the fun. General admission/lawn seating tickets are $16 per day if purchased in advance. Kids 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paid adult.

Four-day and weekend discount packages can also be had.

Budget-busting holders of a $170 VIP Experience ticket will be seated within the first eight rows before the stage. The outlay also buys access to the secured VIP Hospitality Area with its abundancy of free food and up to three glasses of beer or wine. The ultimate crowded concert perk, though, just may be access to (are you ready for this?) the “executive restroom trailer.”

And for you party animals, there are plenty of latenight get-togethers so be sure to check them out. Tickets for after-parties are purchased separately.

Acts are subject to cancellation so please visit www.clearwaterjazz.com to purchase tickets and for complete schedules and information.

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Get Your Pink On and Prepare for a Fight Celebrate National Breast Cancer Month by puttin’ on the pink and getting a mammogram.

Encourage the women you love to do the same.

By Kathy a. Megyeri

P

alm Beach resident, Nancy Goodman Brinker, is Runners and walkers typically don pink T-shirts, considered the leader of the global breast cancer shoes, hats and headbands, and raise money to fund movement. Today, Susan G. Komen, the organization research and support cancer care. that she founded in her sister’s name, has invested Pink was Komen’s favorite color and in 1991 the more than $2.9 billion in breast cancer research and pink ribbon made its debut as the national symbol for programs. Their efforts have helped reduce deaths the cause. from breast cancer by 38 percent between 1989 and Now every October, during National Breast Cancer 2014. And they aren’t stopping until a cure is found.

Awareness Month, just about everyone is thinkin’ The idea of stewardship was instilled in Brinker pink with their pink apparel, jewelry, handbags and and her sister at a young age. cell phone skins. And for the Brinker remembered their first “Susan G. Komen was founded super enthusiasts, there are fundraiser. pink garbage cans, kitchen with a promise to my sister “My sister was eight and I was appliances, and sewing on her deathbed. By her side five,” she said. “We decided to give machines. Even NFL players through three brutal years a show in our backyard to benefit and cheerleaders sport pink of surgery, chemotherapy and on the fields to help bring polio research. We raised $64. radiation, I promised Suzy “Suzy told me that I had to awareness to the forefront. sing and dance and that she’d sell I’d do everything I could to stop All this pink passion is a tickets. I sang the only songs I reminder that 1 in 8 women the heartless progression and knew -- Rosemary Clooney tunes. I will develop breast cancer social stigma of this disease, thought I was wonderful, but when during their lifetime.

I was done, Suzy said that the next even if it took the rest of my life. It’s a cue to be time, she’d sing and I’d sell the proactive by And it has.” tickets.” scheduling a ~ Nancy Goodman Brinker, In 1980, Brinker’s beloved Founder and Chair of Global Strategy, m a m m o g r a m sister died of breast cancer – she and making Susan G. Komen organization was only 36. sure to do Two years after her sister’s monthly breast death, Brinker founded the Susan G. Komen Breast checks.

Cancer Foundation, now usually referred to simply as “As it is, even in the U.S., only about a Komen. third of the women who ought to be getting “I started my efforts with $200 and a shoebox of mammograms are getting them today,” names to contact,” she said.

Brinker said, “and we know from all the That inaugural year, Komen awarded its first evidence that mammograms do indeed research grant for $28,000 to Dr. Gary Spitzer at the save lives. We have five-year survival University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. rates of 98 percent for cancers caught In 1984, Brinker was diagnosed with the disease. early--those that haven’t spread from Just about everyone has heard of the Susan G. the breast. Once they do spread, those Komen Race for the Cure, which began in Dallas survival odds plummet to 23 percent.” in 1983, and now takes place in over 150 locations Komen began in Dallas; now they have worldwide. It is currently the world’s largest fund- affiliates in 120 American communities and in raising event for breast cancer education and research. 50 countries.

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“When I started, I hoped it would take ten years to find a cure,” Brinker said. “We’re not there yet, but we’ve made incremental gains in understanding biology and increasing awareness.

“This is a fight we are in together, every day of every year, and that makes all of us stronger.”

Nancy Goodman Brinker

Breast Cancer Risks and Symptoms

O

ther than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S. Some are at higher risk than others because of personal or family history and/or gene mutations.

Getting mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends that average-risk women who are 50 to 74 years old should have a screening mammogram every two years.

Breast Cancer Risks • Getting older -- most breast cancers are diagnosed after age 50 • Genetic mutations -- such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 • Early menstrual period – starting before age 12 • Late or no pregnancy – first pregnancy after age 30 • Starting menopause after age 55 • Not being physically active • Being overweight or obese after menopause • Having dense breasts • Using combination hormone therapy --estrogen and progestin • Taking oral contraceptives (birth control pills) • Personal or family history of breast cancer • Personal history of certain non-cancerous breast diseases • Previous treatment using radiation therapy • Women who took the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES) • Drinking alcohol -- risk increases the larger the amount consumed Research suggests that other factors such as smoking, being exposed to chemicals that can cause cancer, and night shift working also may increase breast cancer risk.

Symptoms of Breast Cancer • New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit) • Thickening or swelling of part of the breast • Irritation or dimpling of breast skin • Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast • Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area • Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood • Any change in the size or the shape of the breast • Pain in breast

For more information, visit: www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast

Keep in mind that these symptoms can happen with other conditions that are not cancer. If you have any signs or symptoms that worry you, be sure to see your doctor right away.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Poetry Corner I, as a Tree

Literary Corner

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t last, I sighed in relief. After all the ups and downs, excitement and disappointments, we had found a new home. My husband had shown me a number of other places, but they just weren’t right.

Our old home had been damaged so badly by the storm, it was unlivable. There was no way to repair or remodel. Oh, but it had been a wonderful home for a number of years. I wish we could have stayed there. No, I had to stop

By Dede Hammond, thinking about it. I had to look ahead.

Zephyrhills I looked around. Okay, there was some rearranging necessary, but that was to be expected.

I had to admit this home had advantages over our old place. It was definitely sturdier. The branches of nearby trees reached together to form a kind of shelter. I could see another family settled not too far away. Not close, thank goodness, as we each needed space of our own. It looked as if they had Nature took its course and it wasn’t long before the been there a while; they must have felt the area children made their appearance. Tending them in the was safe.

I scolded myself, I needed to get busy. I would beginning was so easy; I only had to keep them warm and admire the neighborhood later after we were established. our home clean.

All too soon, however, those little eggs hatched in the My husband began bringing things in, and I began tucking them here and there and slowly within a few days our house nest and their father and I were on the go every minute keeping their tummies filled. became a home. It felt good to be settled.

by Betty Travick Ward, Lady Lake

Fall and winter may seem stark and cold But God has seen fit to carry their souls In the spring they are replenished and strive Kept in his care, they were always alive.

More beautiful than ever, they spring to their feet Dancing and swaying and taking their bows Adorn with fragrances, flowers, and fruit Such as God will allow Season comes to all you know All in due time; time in due course Season must be honored; if life is to grow God ordain seasons to come and to go And I as a tree Will dance to the sounds I will bare all my seasons All my up and my downs

The Players CenTre brims wiTh enTerTainmenT in OCTOber T he Players Centre for Performing Arts’ 88th season will kick off with the exciting and nostalgic musical, The Will Rogers Follies. This lovely production, perfect for those looking for hope and positivity in uncertain times, runs from Sept. 28 to Oct. 15. At the heart of his philosophy was his most famous statement: “I never met a man I didn’t like.”

At the end of October experience the very first Theatre in the Field Experience. Oct. 27 and 28, just in time for Halloween, get your tickets for “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel and, of course, the Headless Horsemen come to life in this immersive outdoor show held at The Sarasota Polo Grounds. An event for the whole family!

Catch our second Broadway Series show, “Moon Over Buffalo” by Ken Ludwig, running from November 1 to 19, 2017. This madcap, comedic, theatrical farce centers on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950s.

On the brink of a disastrous split-up caused by George’s dalliance with a young ingénue, the nearly washed-up stage duo receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom!

The Players Centre For PerformingArts is Sarasota’s premier Community Theatre, dedicated to delivering quality productions of mainstage classics everyone can enjoy. Visit www.ThePlayers.org. Pick up your tickets at the Box Office, at theplayers.org, or call 941-365-2494.

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umpkins. Sure they are found in lattes and baked goods, but did you know they can be a sweet smelling addition to your beauty regimen?

According to the International Dermal Institute, the small molecular structure of these superfoods allows for deep penetration of nutrients into the skin, helping to combat wrinkles,

repair oxidative damage, soften skin, fade hyperpigmentation and boost collagen production.

Who knew the makings of an indulgent at-home beauty treatment can be found right in your pantry or garden? So carve out some time and treat yourself to this all-natural DIY face mask.

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2 Tbsp. canned pumpkin natural enzymes helps exfoliate skin; high in Vitamin A, C and E; boosts collagen production and soothes skin 1/2 tsp. greek yogurt contains lactic acid; brightens dullness; moisturizes skin

1/8 tsp. cinnamon antioxidant and antibacterial properties; boosts circulation; helps heal minor blemishes 1/8 tsp. nutmeg helps to fade hyperpigmentation from sun damage Mix ingredients in a small bowl and apply a thin layer to cleansed skin.

Gently massage the mask onto skin with fingertips and leave mask to soak into skin for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat skin dry.

For the ultimate at-home pumpkin-inspired facial, finish with 3-4 drops of cold pressed pumpkin seed oil which is rich in omega-3 and 6 essential fatty acids to keep skin supple, soft and moisturized. You can find pumpkin seed oil online or at your local health food store.

PRO TIP: Skip the syrupy pumpkin lattes and seasonal baked goods, which are often loaded with sugar and faux sweeteners that weaken skin’s elasticity over time. To satisfy your pumpkin craving, blend canned pumpkin with almond milk, cinnamon, and honey to make a delicious smoothie.

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Gardening Corner

Mama Mango!

By LILLIAN NIEVES, Lehigh Acres

“R

usty nails and manure! That’s all you need for that mango tree”, a retired farmer told me.

The mango tree measured about 5 feet tall in 2003. I was so naive when I bought it, I believed the salesperson when he said, “You should see mangoes in 6 months!”

In 2009, I reaped one mango and I jumped for joy. In 2010, another lonely mango was harvested. This time I questioned what am I doing wrong; after all I gave it compost and fertilizer.

While visiting an Assisted Living Facility, I met Mr. Raul, who

enlightened me about cow manure.

Immediately, visions filled my head about me following a cow with a shovel! Thank the universe for bags of Black Kow! H umans need iron in our systems and so do mango trees. I was told by Mr. Raul to hammer 4 or 5 rusty nails into the mango trunk and I would see lots and lots of mangoes.

Shortly after my nail piercing, “green-pea like orbs” showed up. I ran for my camera because I didn’t believe my eyes.

I doubted these orbs would ever amount to anything.

Two days later, they were the size of olives; five days later they evolved to the size of my fingers.

My babies were flourishing!

Mango Mania hit my tree and 4 months later, I harvested six bags of mangoes that each measured approximately 7 inches long! Fast forward into August 2017, Mama Mango stills produces mounds of her delectable fruit.

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Recipe Corner

Halloween Rattlers With Halloween on the horizon, here’s a “scary” snake treat you and the grands can make together. With mango and brownies, rattler has never been tastier!

SERVINGS: 4 PREP TIME: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 wooden skewers 4 lg. strawberries, hulled 1 tsp. store-bought vanilla frosting 8 mini-chocolate chips 1 lg. ripe mango, peeled, pitted, cut into1-inch cubes 4 store-bought brownies, cut into1-inch cubes 12 green grapes Directions: • Cut a slit in each strawberry head and add a very small piece of mango for the tongue.

• Place two dots of vanilla frosting on the top of each strawberry head.

• Put two mini-chocolate chips in the center of the white dots for the eyes.

• Thread the strawberry head on the wooden skewers and alternate threading the mango and brownie cubes behind it.

• Thread three grapes on the end of each skewer for the snake tail.

Recipe courtesy The National Mango Board - www.Mango.org

NUTRITION Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 281; Protein 3 g; Carbohydrates 49 g; Fat 10 g; 30% Calories from Fat; Cholesterol 9 mg; Sodium 178 mg; Potassium 208 mg; Fiber 2 g

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Preventing Charity Fraud after Natural Disasters

By Justin LaveLLe

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n the wake of Hurricane Irma, two things are certain: Floridians will rebuild and r e p a i r. S c a m m e r s w i l l b e lurking, ready to take advantage of victims, their circumstances and the people lending a hand to help.

Here are some ways both victims and supporters can stay protected from these fraudsters: Here are some ways to avoid being a victim of these fraudsters: Don’t let scammers take advantage of your generosity. Doing your own research is imperative bef ore making any donations.

Conning charities and fraudulent fundraisers may do any of the following: • Refuse to tell you the details; its mission, identity, cost or how your donation will be used.

• Ask for cash donations.

• Ask you to wire money.

• Thank you for a donation you didn’t make.

• Try to get you to donate immediately, without giving you time to research.

• Use a similar name as an established charity.

• Refuse to give you proof that a donation is tax deductible.

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live in Tampa, Florida two blocks from Tampa Bay in a house surrounded by century-old oak trees.

On Friday night, September 8, things were looking very ominous for Tampa. Hurricane Irma was fast approaching and widespread destruction was predicted for the entire state.

Most frightening of all: this was being reported on by Anderson Cooper, the “A Team” of CNN, stationed on Tampa’s Riverwalk. That, to me, just confirmed the Tampa Bay Area was set for catastrophic devastation in the next two to three days.

Already there was no bottled water left on the shelves. No available plywood to board up windows.

No automatic phone chargers. No flashlights or batteries for radios. Gas was in short supply. I had been getting calls all day from my sons telling me to “get out of Dodge.”

I had stashed my dad’s World War II uniforms and dog tags in the washing machine to protect them, and put the kids’ baby books and picture albums in the dryer. Thinking about taking anything else of value was too overwhelming.

The mass evacuations from South Florida were beginning to clog the highways, and gas stations along I-75 were closed due to lack of fuel.

We made a quick decision to leave rather than wait for daybreak. At 1:30 a.m., we loaded up the car, hustled our dog, Lola the Lab, into the already Bumper to bumper night traffic as evacuees tried to flee Irma’s path

cramped back seat and set out. Loaded with nonperishables, $500 in cash, and a full tank of gas, we headed to I-75 in the shroud of darkness.

I glanced back at my house as we pulled away with a sinking feeling that perhaps we’d never see it intact again.

The highway traffic at 2 a.m. was bumper to bumper. The gas gauge was moving rapidly. We were not.

Armed with a thermos full of coffee, I guzzled it down to assure wide-eyed wakefulness. Soon, I had a full bladder. As we crept along I-75, the gas stations had gone dark. I began to experience the angst of a refugee. Where were we headed? Would we make it there or be stranded alongside the road during the hurricane? And where in the heck would I pee?

The next public rest area was miles away. There was no way I was going to make it. With trepidation, we pulled off the highway onto a dark, desolate, litter-filled stretch of land that sported an abandoned gas station.

A sense of the surreal enveloped me. I should be soundly sleeping in my comfy king-size bed, not relieving myself over dirt with the wind whipping around my ankles. Of course there was no toilet paper.

We arrived in Atlanta mid-morning. By 2 p.m., we were able to check into a brand new Residents Inn that had opened only four days before.

When we woke, we remained glued to the TV monitoring Irma’s haphazard path.

Sometime during that long day, I did make a pit stop at a Barnes and Noble just steps from our hotel. I bought three books on resilience after a natural disaster. “See,” I said to myself, “even if I lost everything, I have already taken positive steps toward rebuilding my library.”

Glued to the TV, my anxiety continued to increase exponentially. They were predicting powerful storm surges. Flooded roads. Downed trees. Power outages that could last for days, if not weeks.

A n d m o s t worrisome? My oldest son had stayed behind to ride the storm out.

Being a public official, he was committed to being both present and available.

None of us slept that Sunday night. Weather alert updates continued to confirm Hurricane I r m a ’s c a p r i c i o u s flailing around the entire Tampa Bay Area.

Fortunately for us, and unfortunately for others, Irma’s eye landed east of Tampa Bay. She did her damage alright, but nothing like what had been predicted.

“Clearly, Tampa had not only dodged a bullet,” as one pundit remarked wryly, “but a cannon.”

So what did I learn from Irma?

• Buy suitcases with the capacity to store a charge — which thanks to a present last year from my sons we did have. Of course, we had never used that benefit nor did we know how — but we quickly learned and plugged those suckers in and charged them up as back-up for our cell phones as soon as hurricane forecasts began appearing on the news.

• Don’t throw out all your old battery operated radios. Keep a couple handy and loaded with fresh batteries.

• Appliances are great places to store things you want to save, even microwaves. Just remember to empty them before using!

• Start stocking up on supplies at the beginning of the hurricane season.

• And always, ALWAYS, take toilet paper with you should you choose to evacuate.

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for other services but you often don’t need a card.

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October 4th is National Kale Day, and like candy corn, you either love it or hate it. Recently, I saw a recipe for kale which states: “Kale is best prepared by lightly frying it in coconut oil, which makes it easier to slide from the skillet into the trash bin.”

Still, many of us eat it because it will make us “cool,” intellectually superior, or we will live forever because it is packed with every healthy vitamin and mineral imaginable.

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ll of us have been impacted by Hurricane Irma to one degree or another. While my family and I personally incurred minimal damage, we have friends and other family members who are dealing with much worse.

One of the things I noticed in both the leadup to the storm, and the immediate aftermath, was the sense of community and service to others. While I believe most people fall into this category, a natural disaster like this unfortunately also brings out another type of person—the financial scammers.

It is important to be extra vigilant to protect yourself, your friends, and neighbors from these people. A few of the most common scams include: 1. Repair companies making offers that are too cheap. These companies lack proper licensing, training, and insurance coverage, and are usually looking for cash up front before promising to begin any work. The old rule applies—if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

2. People asking you to sign contracts where you are signing your insurance claim rights over to them.

Never sign any document unless you fully understand it and consult with your insurance agent regarding the full ramifications of your coverage.

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ment Agency (FEMA) imposters— wearing fake FEMA jackets—going door-to-door, asking for money to assist with the filing of federal flood claims. FEMA will never go door-todoor in this capacity.

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We are all familiar with the old saying, “Trust, but verify”. Verify, verify, verify! Ask for ID badges, take pictures of them, call the agency or company to confirm the person’s identity. Make sure that anybody you work with is licensed, and confirm the license numbers with the respective entity.

While we are at the mercy of Mother Nature, we can protect ourselves from these scam artists.

David Novak, CFP® is a Certified Financial PlannerTM at Novak & Powell Financial Services in Pinellas County. Please note: he is not an attorney and this article should not be construed as one offering legal advice. For information about investment decisions and financial planning, contact him at (727) 451-3440.

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Coverage begins January 1, 2018.

Understanding Medicare Part A, B, C and D and sorting out the differences between original Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans is key to making the right choice. So let’s dive in the alphabet soup and see what the government and private insurance companies have to offer.

Original Medicare consists of Parts A and B. • Medicare Part A covers inpatient care in hospitals, short-term care in a skilled nursing facility and hospice care. It will also cover some home health costs during recovery, but generally doesn’t cover long-term care.

(Often there is no premium but deductibles and coinsurance will apply.)

• Medicare Part B covers outpatient services like doctors’ visits, labs and X-rays; medical equipment and supplies; ambulance and preventative services.

Usually there is a premium for Part B. The co-pay

Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage plans, are Medicare replacement plans sponsored by private companies that h av e co n t ract ed wi t h Medicare. These plans must provide at the least as much coverage as original Medicare and often deliver more. They bundle hospital stays, doctors’ visits and other services; most provide prescription drug coverage. Some include vision, dental and other coverages not covered by Medicare. They usually cap out-of-pocket expenses and their premiums are normally lower than Medicare Supplement plans.

They usually have co-pays and deductibles.

Medicare Part D is prescription coverage run by Medicare-approved private insurance companies.

Those who have original Medicare or a Medicare Supplement plan, should consider purchasing Part D separately to cover drug costs.

Each drug plan has its own list of covered drugs (formularies) placed into different “tiers” according to costs.

Medicare Supplement Insurance, or a Medigap policy, is sold by private companies to fill the “gaps” that original Medicare doesn’t cover, like copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles.

Some Medigap policies offer coverage for services that original Medicare doesn’t cover, like medical care when traveling outside the U.S. Please note, Medigap policies sold after January 1, 2006 aren’t allowed to include prescription drug coverage so you must join a Part D plan if you want prescription drugs covered. Also, Medigap policies

generally don’t cover vision or dental care.

HELP IS HERE: SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging. Specially-trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information. SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential.

Visit www.floridashine.org/ Medicare can help you enroll. If you’re satisfied that your current coverage will meet your needs for next year, you don’t need to do anything. To compare plans visit www.Medicare.gov/find-a-plan and use the Medicare Plan Finder. By phone, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), and say “Agent.” TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. Help is available 24 hours a day, including weekends.

Do you need “Extra Help” paying for Medicare prescription drug coverage? If you have limited income and resources, you may qualify for “Extra Help” to pay your prescription drug costs.

Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/i1020 to apply online. Or, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 and ask for Form SSA-i1020. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778.

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