Today being July 1st, 2017 and having not done an article for a few months I didn’t have much of an issue with what is on my mind and what I want to write about. As of today, I have served a total of a combined twenty-six years both on City Council (12 years) and as Mayor (14 years). From […]
We have all been affected directly or indirectly by someone with mental health issues. Fortunately there is no longer the stigma attached to seeking treatment for the wide range of chemical dependency and mental health issues. We applaud individuals who step forward, “own” their issues and seek assistance with treatment. What we do know is that both of these conditions are serious and both are […]
The population of Collier County is expected to triple in the next few decades. Although these people will not live or pay taxes in the City of Naples proper the majority will have a Naples address and will lay claim to the City’s amenities –beaches, shopping, and dining. The “activity centers” that county developers are […]
Science Saturdays, a new education program at Rookery BayEnvironmental Learning Center, provides an opportunity for families to spend the day enjoying programs, labs and activities centered around a different science theme on the last Saturday of every month. Monthly themes for 2017 are as follows: Aug. 26: Fish Sept. 30: National Estuaries Day Oct. 28: […]
by Steven Kissinger Bethany Clay studied criminal justice at Clewiston High School for all four years, graduated andwas well on her way to a career in the field. Then she took a tour of Immokalee Technical Center and the Heavy Equipment Mechanics program. “I kind of fell in love,” she said. Heavy Equipment Mechanics, a […]
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by Reg Buxton with assistance from Jim von Rinteln I just returned from the 31st annual Florida Governor’s Hurricane Conference, where this year’s theme was “Preparedness Works.” I guess I would add to that – if you actually prepare… We have been experiencing a bit of a hurricane hiatus here in Southwest Florida over the […]
This article focuses specifically on foreign individuals who own real estate directly as opposed to investing in U.S. real estate funds. Most real estate management companies will manage rental properties on behalf of owners who live overseas. The management companies’ duties include, but are not limited to, finding desirable properties, assisting in purchases, finding tenants, […]
We all hear the term ‘smart’ all the time now as a descriptive prefix to common items. Smart phones. Smart lights. Smart TV sets. Smart thermostats. Smart homes. Wait….smart homes? How can you get started making your home smarter? The item you already likely have in your home that counts as a smart device is […]
For most Americans, financial independence is an important goal that motivates us throughout our entire lives. Even though our personal ambitions and goals may differ, we all share a common aspiration: generating enough money to live comfortably. While many people think of work as a means to achieve financial independence – earning a salary to […]