Andryanna Sheppard

There are fewer than 10 days until Christmas. If you haven’t crossed everyone off your list yet, here are a few last-minute gift-giving ideas to ensure all your recipients get covered this year. Gift cards are always an option, but think about something that might last a little longer—like one month of a subscription service. […]

The clock is ticking to get your loved ones’ gifts in the mail and under the tree on time. You have used lots of tape and lots of wrapping paper, but hopefully, you won’t spend lots of money to ship the boxes. Carol Hilgret, from Fort Myers, is finally ready to get her son’s gifts […]

Christmas is less than two weeks away. And if you’re struggling to get the perfect present for a picky pal, here are a few ways to think outside the box and save this season. You’ve made your holiday gift and budget list, you’ve checked it twice, and you’ve crossed off everyone’s name—except one. The one […]

The Florida Legislature’s second special session of the year on buttressing a floundering home insurance market entered its second day Tuesday, with senators hoping to pass their version of property insurance legislation by day’s end. The bill includes shortened timelines for insurance companies to process and pay claims, an added option of including mandatory arbitration […]

With inflation putting a dent in our wallets for so much of 2022, how many dollar signs will be on your Christmas dinner menu? Bill Dunn is just one shopper forced to ask himself if something is worth putting in his cart every time he goes grocery shopping. Either he goes with the cheaper brand, […]

You’ve already spent so much money getting all the gifts under the tree, but don’t forget about the stockings! Here’s how you can stuff those stockings without exceeding your budget this holiday season. Many of us go big when it comes to gift-giving during the holidays, but when it comes to filling that stocking, think […]

The clock is ticking for holiday shoppers. If you missed out on those Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, experts say not to worry; there’s still time. Here are some specific dates to keep in mind if you’re looking to save. Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be known for big blockbuster deals, but they […]

You know all about the deals to be found on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But what about Green Monday? You and your wallet may have survived the busiest of shopping holidays, but Green Monday is still around the corner to help you save some of your own green. And the name has nothing to […]

Cruising is chock full of bargains right now with a lot of options. In the next year and a half, 60 new ships are expected to hit the high seas. “I’m very excited to be on here,”  said Chuck McKay, a cruise passenger from DeLand, Fla. The Seashore from MSC Cruises came online this year. […]

It can be hard to make a holiday shopping list and stick to it, but some Southwest Florida schools are helping students and parents keep within their holiday budgets. Every year, the multi-purpose room at Tanglewood Elementary School, located at 1620 Manchester Blvd., transforms into “the holiday house,” a small store where students can shop […]