THURSDAY February 11, 2021
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THE INSURANCE ISSUE
Icemen owners have big rink plans
Daily Record A CARLUCCI FAMILY TRADITION JACKSONVILLE
SZH Hockey LLC seeks $7.5 million in city incentives for the $18 million purchase and renovation of the Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex.
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ifth-generation insurance agents Matthew and Joe Carlucci, the owners of Brightway, The Carlucci Agency say the key to
success in the industry is working hard and treating clients well.
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MORE INSURANCE INSIDE ‘A hard market:’ Experts say it’s a tough period as homeowner, business and commercial rates are increasing and coverage is squeezed. Page 3 Finding a niche: Founded three years ago, the Wellhouse Company sees 40% revenue growth in 2020. Page 5
STAFF WRITER
Jacksonville Icemen parent company SZH Hockey LLC plans to buy and renovate the Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex for $18 million, team President Bob Ohrablo said Feb. 8. Plans include installing a second ice rink, a sports-themed restaurant and facilities to support youth hockey programs at the 3605 Philips Highway facility. Investors include former NFL and University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and Ohrablo Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack. The athletes joined the Icemen ownership group last year. SZH Hockey requests a $6.5 million, 20-year construction loan and $1 million completion grant from the city for the deal, according to city Office of Economic Development Executive Director Kirk Wendland. SZH Hockey is led by Jacksonville resident Andrew Kaufmann, who bought the Icemen organization in July 2019 from El Acquisitions. The Mayor’s Budget Review Committee voted 7-0 on Feb. 8 to advance the proposal to City SEE ICEMEN, PAGE 6
THE MARBUT REPORT
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