On any given day there are over 300 foster children in Collier County. These children have been removed from their homes because of their parent’s abuse, neglect, or addiction. They could be placed with a relative, a family friend, in a licensed foster home or a licensed group home. They may not even end up […]
This “season” has been almost like the ones of old – with entertainment venues back to almost normal schedules; restaurants have been filled and beaches and golf courses very busy. But April does mark the end of the entertainment options – the many Big Bands that have provided concerts for years in Cambier Park mark […]
In the text, The Art of War, General Sun Tzu advised that knowing one’s enemy (and self) will remove the perils – give you an edge – in battle. All of Southwest Florida’s residents are engaged in battle with mosquitoes throughout most of the year. They were here long before us, they aren’t going away, […]
In the previous issue of the magazine we marveled at the fact that we are over 70% water and learned how music, voice, and even thoughts affect our physiology and health, both physically and emotionally. One of the mechanisms underlying this connection was described as the change in water structure. To counteract deleterious effects on […]
Insights from Tom Moran, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Senior PIM Portfolio Manager, Moran Wealth Management As the financial advisory profession has grown dramatically over the past decade, investors have more choices than ever before to how they invest their hard-earned savings. It’s important to consider asking your current or prospective advisor the following essential questions […]
You love doing laundry? Huh? One of the best things to happen in the world of kitchen and cabinet design is the advent of large laundry rooms. So big in fact that when I was cutting my teeth in the kitchen design business almost 30 years ago the average kitchen was smaller than the size […]
A great hairstyle starts with a great haircut and for that you must have balance. Understanding the eleven balance points of a good cut, which include vertical and horizontal planes, gives creative freedom to your hairstylist. All good hair design starts with the main balance point, which is found at the highest point of the […]
If you arrived in Naples in 1906, 12th Ave South—then known as Pier Street—would look very different from today. However, there would be an air of familiarity. You would recognize the smell of fresh sea air mixed with the sun-kissed, woodsy scent of sea grape and dune grass, enjoy the warm sea breezes rustling the […]
For over 30 years, The Immokalee Foundation has been 100% focused on education and professional development. by Noemi Y. Perez, President and CEO As an education professional, I am the first to applaud our teachers. I also know many teachers who agree that “classroom education” is just part of the academic equation. Education encompasses a […]
by Antonello Castaldi, Volunteer Program Manager, Healthcare Network You might not remember how you spent some of your time last week. But if you have ever donated or invested time volunteering or supporting a cause dear to you, you probably remember that experience well, especially how helping others made you feel. There is a pretty […]