As is my custom today is March 15, 2020. Although I have been at the helm during Hurricanes Wilma, Charlie, and Irma, I can honestly say I’ve never witnessed what we have going on around the world and in Naples, Florida AKA Coronavirus COVID-19. Never mind that we are in the middle of a banner season in Naples, beautiful weather, […]
We find ourselves in the middle of an outbreak of COVID-19 virus. A very dangerous situation that has appeared in our community. In the past, in times of unrest the citizens of Naples have come together and rose to the occasion. The last time we were challenged was Hurricane Irma. All worked together as one to bring our City back to better than […]
Naples Children & Education Foundation Invests Over $20 Million to Support Underprivileged and At-Risk Children and Future Generations in Collier County Over 40 local, non-profit organizations receive NCEF grant funding for 2020-21 The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) has invested more than $20 million in 43 local nonprofit agencies that improve the physical, emotional […]
The remarkable people of St. Matthew’s House live the message of “Hope Starts Here” each and every day. For 32 years, St. Matthew’s House has been providing food, shelter, and the guidance and tools needed to build a better life for those struggling with poverty, food insecurity, homelessness and addiction. Programs for those in need St. Matthew’s House is the […]
Increased Exemption Amounts Provide Window of Opportunity Before Sunset As part of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017, the estate and gift tax exemption amount increased from $5M to $10M per taxpayer. This exemption amount is indexed for inflation each year. In November, the IRS announced the 2020 inflation adjusted estate and gift tax exemption amount. For 2020, the exemption amount […]
Ah, cell phones! How would we live without them? We love our cell phones. We decorate them, name them, hold hands with them. My cell phone sleeps next to me. It knows me, and I am still learning about its awesome powers. As much as I depend on my phone for talking, texting, browsing, posting, and taking pictures, I am mindful that my […]
Naples, Florida, what a wonderful place to be right now! The weather is better than most other places in the country and there are many activities and events to keep everyone busy. Granted, traffic can be a little exhausting, but at least there is no snow or ice to contend with. To top it off, there is […]
Just imagine. Can you picture yourself building an airplane and then flying that airplane? And not just any airplane, but one with the capability to fly around the world! That’s what 20 youngsters are doing right now at the Naples Airport. The Naples Youth Aviation Project has been diligently working on building a Sling 2 aircraft that the young […]
The naming of a new dean for the school of business at Florida Gulf Coast University seems like a routine happening at a place well-distanced from Naples. Yet, look closer and you learn it is a very Naples story. The new dean, Chris Westley, is a 1982 Naples High School graduate, and the business school – in the signature building that greets visitors […]
Summer camp is a right of passage for many children – a chance for kids to play with friends and meet new ones, explore new activities that interest them, and learn new skills. While most kids have the opportunity to enjoy this carefree, summertime tradition, it can be a luxury for children in the foster care system. Foster parents […]