AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoFlorida Scam Watch: BBB Scam Tracker put Jay among 39 Florida cities tied for 126th in July, with two reported scams and $9.99 in losses—online purchases were the most common type. Consumer Fraud Context: The FTC says Americans reported losing $12.5B+ to fraud in 2024, up 25% year over year. Local Business Update: Sarasota County is working to reopen Snook Haven this fall after an $8.75M park upgrade, with negotiations still underway with the likely concession operator. Retirement Planning: A new explainer highlights TFRA strategies—using permanent life insurance cash value via loans—to potentially create tax-free retirement income for people making Social Security and distribution decisions around ages 65–68. Cybersecurity Reminder: A Florida-based digital forensics expert warns young people to avoid risky links on mobile and understand how malware can spread to home networks and banking accounts. Climate & Housing: Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda is pitching itself as a climate-resilience innovation hub after proving “hurricane resistant” design during Hurricane Ian.
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