Week of 6/24/2021

First, a reminder that we will be having an off-site team meeting on June 28-29. Our office will be closed for meetings but we will be checking messages and emails at regular intervals. There may be a slight delay in processing requests and we wanted to provide plenty of notice. You can text our office number as well if you need to get in touch. We hold periodic team meetings to make sure we meet one of our strategic directives- continuous improvement. We welcome feedback of all kinds and enjoy the opportunities for growth.

Cybercrime remains one of the most prominent concerns for governments, especially when governments use technology to attack other governments. In 2016, North Korea tried to steal a huge sum from the Bank of Bangladesh. Fans of true crime will enjoy this story, sent to us by a client (Thank you C.A.!). There is a podcast you can listen to for more in-depth information. We see real strength in the housing market. Demographics support continued demand as more 30-somethings buy their first home, or move to larger suburban housing. Supply has been limited by extraordinary government support. As that ends and foreclosures and related actions resume, we expect price increases to ease, even as activity remains strong. The University of Florida and UF Health have been leaders in the use of deep brain stimulation, especially in the treatment of movement disorders. The procedure is seeing use in other areas, including treating substance abuse. Before the mother of a high school football player died of cancer, she asked a 24-year-old coach to become his father. It’s a great story.

“Ask the Joes® (and Cale)” is a little different this week- a book recommendation from Joe Sr.

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