Are you confused about the differences between a will and a trust? If so, you are not alone. Fortunately, Anthony Cetrangelo, a trust and estate planning attorney with Naples, Florida, office of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, provides some insight to help understand the basics. Q: What can a revocable living trust do that a […]
The Many Birds of ROOKERY BAY Research Reserve Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s 110,000 acres is home to a diverse species of wildlife including a multitude of different types of birds that flourish in the subtropical climate and variety of habitats, everything from hawks such as ospreys and eagles to wading birds like egrets, herons and […]
Blue Diamond Garage & Home Solutions is seriously taking garages to the next level by serving luxury automobile owners with one-of-a-kind custom garage experiences. If you can dream it, then Blue Diamond can certainly create it. They specialize in transforming messy garages into the ultimate garage experience within your home. Blue Diamond Garage & Home […]
by Claudia Polzin, Independent Consultant As we are hopefully coming out of the global pandemic – in Florida we will have to deal with hurricane season – beginning in June and continuing through November. Unfortunately, some predictions are for it to begin early and be a difficult season – so as we always do we […]
New to Southwest Florida? Tips for Dealing with Summertime Mosquitoes by Patrick Linn, MS, MSHAPI Executive Director, Collier Mosquito Control District If you’re new to Southwest Florida, it’s likely that you moved here during the beautiful winter days that bring sunny skies, balmy breezes, and low humidity. It’s truly paradise that time of year. But […]
Why we do the things we do While trying to understand the reason for the way we are today – we often look back at our early childhood and scrutinize milestones in our development. Just like animals, when we are born, we are placed with our first “herd”. This first herd can be as tiny […]
Suppose you didn’t have to plug in your electric car to get its battery recharged. Ever again. Suppose you didn’t have to plan your trip in 300-mile increments routed to places that had charging stations, where you had to cool your heels for 30 minutes or more while getting juiced. Suppose, instead, you could recharge […]
Naples is a vibrant and active arts community that has its history to thank. It got its start when The Naples Players began performing at Gulfview Middle School in 1953 to enrich, educate and entertain. A group of 37 artists came together as the Naples Art Association, now known as Naples Art, located at Cambier […]
Growing up in Collier County with the last name of “Osceola” is like growing up in Massachusetts with the last name of “Kennedy.” As a young girl, people would ask me if I was related to Cory or O.B. and I would beam with pride when I squealed out my response, “Yes, Cory is my […]
In early 2020, the Collier County Sheriff ’s Office’s Procurement Bureau led by Manager Brandy Hazel started buying supplies for the agency to get ready for COVID-19. It wasn’t an easy task. Supplies like toilet paper and hand sanitizer were low due to high demand, and raw materials like the kind used to make the […]