Entries by LifeInNaples

art after dark

Here we are in beautiful Naples, Florida in the midst of the holiday season shopping for those unique gifts that we want to give to our loved ones. All year long, our small businesses are giving to charitable organizations that are helping our community in many ways. This is a great time of the year to remember them and shop […]

SHOPPING MADNESS or not!

It’s interesting to hear about the styles of Christmas shopping strategy. It varies from those that start with the July sales, right on up to others who are shopping on Christmas Eve. Don’t forget those panicked individuals who stop by the drug store on Christmas morning, true poster children for Procrastinators Anonymous. Read how some of our locals […]

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SHAPE ‘BOUT THE SHAPE

LIFE IN THE FACET LANE by Diana Jarrett GG RMV Christine Hendricks wears Sutra Jewels DIAMOND EARRINGS; COURTESY D’ORAZIO & ASSOCIATES Sometimes the story is all about the stone. Sometimes it’s all about the designer. But this time we bring you a fusion of Edwardian era motifs interpreted for the very modern lady. The result is a completely new shape […]

Hodges University President’s Report

In fall 2016, Hodges University released its 2015-2016 President’s Report, complete with enrollment statistics, academic achievements and student and faculty stories. From celebrating the university’s 25th anniversary; to celebrating the accomplishments of its students, faculty and staff; to welcoming a new president, the President’s Report is one way to share the numerous achievements of the […]

CCSO Launches “Carpool Cruiser”

Move over James Corden, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office is in the carpool lane. There won’t be singing, but the Sheriff’s Office is looking to pick up fans with its new video ridealong series. “Carpool Cruiser” is an occasional series featuring CCSO deputies talking about their jobs while riding around in a sheriff’s cruiser. Inspired […]

SIMPLIFYING AND ORGANIZING YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE

by Jill Ciccarelli Rapps, CFP® Financial Advisor Managing your money can be a headache, especially if you make financial decisions on the fly. A haphazard approach to overseeing your finances can damage your financial wellness, leading to unnecessary costs and wasteful spending. By establishing a simplified, organized plan for your finances, you can proactively control […]

NOTICE TO AMERICAN TRAVELERS

by Michael Wiener, E.A. Congress passed FATCA a few years back. It was aimed at reaching money of tax evaders hidden offshore, as a result is nearly impossible for U.S. persons to hold or open bank or brokerage accounts outside of the U.S. That is, for a tax policy objective, the freedom enjoyed by U.S. […]