by Dave Trecker We sing about it, we agonize over how it’s made and we drink lots and lots of it. I’m talking about coffee, of course, the ubiquitous beverage that makes the world go ‘round. It’s such a staple in everyday life that we take it for granted. Never mind it was once considered a carcinogen and its […]
by Katie Ferron, Conservancy Community Engagement and Marketing Coordinator There will be more to discover next year inside the Dalton Discovery Center at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. A monumental $4.5 million renovation and expansion of the center will add new interactive exhibits and galleries exploring areas of critical importance to the region. To accommodate the ambitious construction timeline, the […]
Most jewelry collectors have a short list at the ready when it comes to hunting down their next favorite piece. We’ll hazard a guess by saying that beauty and uniqueness probably top that list. In case you’ve run out of new ideas for what to collect next we’ve got something rare that may inspire you. Never Heard of Tiffany Stone? Have you […]
Dear Artsperts, You have such a wide variety of works in your Gallery. How do you decide which works to acquire? Sincerely, Acquired Inquisitor Dear Acquired, One of the most exciting aspects of being an art dealer is to select works of art for our gallery, but we don’t actually own the works on exhibit. We directly represent […]
The Legacy of Wreaths Across America Continues In 2005, an annual tribute went on quietly for several years until a photo from Arlington National Cemetery, adorned with wreaths and snow, circulated around the internet. And just like that, a loving tradition was born. And so, it begins. Once upon a time, a 12 year old paperboy, Morrill Worcester, won a […]
The year 2020 since March has been anything but what we had planned – and many adjustments have had to be made. One of the major changes has been to our entertainment – concerts, movies, dinners, events, etc were cancelled and schedules are indicating that they will return slowly and in many instances in different forms. Almost everything has been put into a […]
As my time serving Southwest Florida in Congress comes to a close, I would like to take a moment to reflect on what we have accomplished over these last four years. One of my main reasons in running for Congress, and my most important focus, has been on developing a bipartisan commitment to Everglades restoration and water quality. When I was first […]
The young brother and sister had been in a vehicle crash. They were fine but the family car was totaled. Even worse for the siblings was that their sports equipment, including the boy’s favorite ball, had been inside the car. Enter Sgt. Michael Puka. Sgt. Puka met the siblings a few days after the accident. It just so happened he […]
I have met very few people who could walk past a candy store without being drawn in by the rainbows of color that usually drape the walls and stocked shelves with bins of beautifully decorated gumdrops, jelly beans and foil wrapped chocolates. The burst of colors is hard to ignore. I am the same way with beads! A bead […]
It has been my honor to serve on the Congressional District 19 United States Military Academies selection board for the last 10 years. This year’s interview process was much like years past. We find the student applicants to be bright, patriotic and hard workers. Some candidates are soft spoken while others are more expressive. Many have sought this career path for years perhaps because a parent […]