There is one thing both Democrats and Republicans share in common – the oath we swore to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and to protect and defend our Republic. To abolish or alter the Electoral College would fundamentally transform and undermine the Federalism upon which our Republic was founded. Fear of monarchical, highly centralized and all-encompassing European governments drove the […]
In April 2020, Dr. Jaclyn Kovach a retina specialist and Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Naples will release her very first book. Luminaries: Profiles of Women in Academic Medicine is a compilation of twenty-four mini-autobiographies written by female academic physicians, researchers, and educators at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSM). Congresswoman Donna E. Shalala, past President […]
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 […]