Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Clause! There must be a Santa Clause, Virginia, because we asked him for a successful year again and once more he did not disappoint us. It’s as if he spreads that magic dust that we heard so much about and our wish was granted. You too Virginia, can experience […]
On a chilly December evening in1987, Stephanie Spell reported for duty as a Collier County Sheriff ’s Office dispatcher. She worked 12-hour shifts as the calm and reassuring voice for those who dialed 911 when chaos hit. It was a job that seemed overwhelming at first, and the responsibility of being the first point of […]
Advertorial by Greg Ulrich Owner of KGT Remodeling KGT Remodeling has won two more awards for their outstanding work and craftsmanship in their industry. The KGT Remodeling team is proud to announce they just received two Sand Dollar Awards from the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA). The 2017 awards were presented at the CBIA Sand […]
There is an ironic twist in Florida’s standing in the 2017 Bicycle Friendly State Report Card recently released by the League ofAmerican Bicyclists. Overall, Florida ranks 15 out of the 50 states. That’s a curious score for the state that is also ranked #1 in the country for the most bike/ped crashes and fatalities per […]
If you’ve enjoyed a drink and a chat at Shula’s bar, chances are you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Eric Boyce, our resident libation expert. A longtime Shula’s Steakhouse employee, Eric worked his way up from a breakfast server, to working lunch shifts and at special events, to dinner server and his current coveted position […]
by Lois Bolin Old Naples Historian Charles Dickens’ novel A Christmas Carol was released on December 19, 1843, and has never been out of print since. Its timeless character, Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy, bitter, stingy man said, “Every idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas,’ on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding!” […]
by Michael Wiener, E.A. Victims of Hurricane Irma that took place beginning on September 4, 2017 in parts of Florida may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. As of September 15, 2017 the IRS is now offering relief to victims of Hurricane Irma. The declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain deadlines […]
by Carson Beadle Mary Elizabeth said, “If we want to see China webetter do it while we still can.” That sounds like alot of folks in Naples, I pondered. Our Viking tour gathered in Shanghai, some at the Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons, we at a The Bund with the architectural, glittering skyline you see […]
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve’s Team OCEAN (Ocean Conservation EducationAction Network) was presented the Guy Bradley Award during the 2017 Audubon Assemblyin St. Augustine. This prestigious award recognizes the volunteer group’s contribution to environmental outreach and education regarding the reserve’s natural resources and beach nesting birds, as well as their conservation efforts at Second […]
CORE Society helps youth say No to drugs and Yes to what really matters by Lisa Gruenloh Director, Communications and Program Development Drug Free Collier’s CORE Society is a club for youth who make a commitment to stay away from drugs and alcohol and encourage their peers to do the same. The club has a […]