Vermost Insurance Agency - February 2026

FEEL THE LOVE IN THE AIR WITH THE VERMOST TEAM

MARY RIVERA ABRAMS How did you meet? I was

What’s one thing you appreciate most about them? Melanie supports me 100%, no matter how crazy my ideas are. What’s something they do that makes your life easier during busy work seasons? Melanie has always been supportive of the long hours I work and consistently ensured our children were well cared for during their younger years.

introduced to him in 2016 in Pennsylvania, a casual three- minute intro by my best friend. How long have you been

together? I moved to Florida in 2017, and he had some insurance questions, so he called me. We chatted on the phone off and on for the next seven years until he vacationed in Florida early in 2024, and we spent time together. What’s one thing you appreciate most about them? He makes me feel safe. What’s something they do that makes your life easier during busy work seasons? When needed, he can talk me off the “cliff” during tough workdays. CHRISTINE EARLE How did you meet? High school. How long have you been together? 41 Years. What’s one thing you My Husband Rodney

Darren & Melanie’s engagement photo

COLLEEN SPARKMAN How did you meet? We lived in the same neighborhood, so we walked home together after high school. How long have you been together? We have been together for 13 years and will have been married for eight years in April. What’s one thing you appreciate most about them? We’re always on the same page. Whether it be games, TV, books, or music, it’s best to have someone to always bounce ideas off of.

What’s something they do that makes your life easier during busy work seasons? He will take over my chores, if need be, no questions asked.

appreciate most about them? My husband will do anything to make me happy. What’s something they do that makes your life easier during busy work seasons? We have parking wars at our townhouse

RONNIE SPARKMAN How did you meet? We were walking home from school, and my As I Lay Dying band shirt sparked a conversation between us. How long have you been together? 13 years together but married eight! What’s one thing you appreciate most about them? Being able to relate and hold conversations. What’s something they do that makes your life easier during busy work seasons? She will always find a way to help take on any workload, be it chores, errands, or you name it. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 ... Ronnie and Colleen

This is our high school prom photo. We started dating a month prior. This was May 10, 1985.

home. There are not enough parking spaces for residents who have two vehicles (which is every couple nowadays). My husband will give up our numbered space and hopefully find a visitor space (sometimes four buildings away from ours) just so I have a place to park. I commute 1–2 hours home every night, so knowing I have good parking at home is wonderful. DARREN VERMOST How did you meet? Melanie and I met at a church retreat held in a convent. Yes, a convent. How long have you been together? We have been married for 26 years.

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