Entries by LifeInNaples

Care for our Living Reminders

by Danielle Green Naples Zoo, Director of Grounds and Gardens Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is a special place. Within these 44 acres in the heart of Naples are living reminders of the history of this property and its evolution from a personal garden of Dr. Henry Nehrling to the world class zoological garden that it is today. Caring for the historic […]

Private Wealth Planning for Divorce

Why your divorce needs a financial analyst Going through a divorce can be a very stressful time. In a recent survey conducted by the  Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts™, 75% of respondents believe that a divorce financial specialist would have been helpful in preparation, negotiation and recover phases of their divorces. It is important to […]

CCSO Honors Community Volunteers

More than 100 community volunteers were honored for their contributions to the Collier County Sheriff ’s Office at the 20th annual spring luncheon. The luncheon, at the Hilton Naples, opened with a ceremony featuring the CCSO Honor Guard and closed with Sheriff Kevin Rambosk presenting awards to the volunteers. At CCSO, volunteers assist deputies in […]

The Majesty of a Mother’s Love

“No language can express the power, and beauty, and heroism, and majesty of a mother’s love,” which is why every second Sunday in May, Americans take this day to appreciate Mothers. This May, I’d like to recognize a special group of Mothers – Silver, Blue and Gold Star Mothers. GOLD STAR During World War I, […]

LEGAL AWARDS AND SETTLEMENTS

by Michael Wiener, E.A. Your contractor did shoddy work on your condo. You were unfairly fired. If you are collecting a settlement or judgment, is it taxable income? Usually yes, but taxes vary enormously depending on how you were damaged, how the case was resolved, and even how checks and IRS Forms 1099 were issued. […]