08/06/2026
August has always been a reminder of how much progress can happen when someone takes a bold first step. As we help Florida residents navigate Medicare decisions every day, we’re inspired by the innovators who changed what’s possible. Here are a few August milestones that continue to push all of us forward:
🌊 August 6, 1926 – Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel, completing the 21-mile journey in 14 hours and 31 minutes and beating the men’s record by nearly two hours.
🎵 August 12, 1877 – Thomas Edison introduced the phonograph, the world’s first device capable of recording and playing back sound. His first recorded words were “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”
📺 August 29, 1997 – Netflix was founded by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in California, originally as a mail-order DVD rental service before transforming into the streaming giant we know today.
These milestones remind our team how far courage, creativity, and persistence can take you—whether you’re swimming through the unknown or navigating important choices like Medicare coverage.
Which of these moments inspires you the most? Share your thoughts with us!