Entries by LifeInNaples

CAPITAL GAINS & LOSSES

by Michael Wiener, E.A. When you sell a “capital asset”, the sale usually results in a capital gain or loss. So, what is a capital asset? Typically, a capital asset is any property held by a taxpayer except for inventory, accounts or notes receivable from a trade or business, depreciable property used in a trade […]

A Toast to the Good Old Days

At the stroke of midnight on December 31, the world will once again be joined in a universal commonality when we all begin to sing “Auld Lang Syne,” the poem by Robert Burns that is widely regarded as “one of the world’s most popular songs that no one knows the lyrics to.” The tune can […]

One Armed Life

Although I am not a frequent gambler, I understand that is in our nature, as humans, to seek opportunities that offer significant reward, with minimal risk. This explains the allure of games like the slot-machine, the famed one-armed bandit. At the risk of a few coins, one pulls the lever hoping for the golden reward. […]

Let the Celebration Begin!

Baby Basics of Collier County is thrilled to announce a grand celebration! In the 12 short years since its inception, the organization has provided over six million diapers to babies from low-income, working families in Collier County and Bonita Springs. That is huge! To celebrate this momentous occasion, Baby Basics is throwing a party – […]

It’s Prime Time for Genuine Hospitality on Fifth Avenue South

Award-winning modern American restaurant and lounge, Ocean Prime, is now open on Fifth Avenue South in Naples.  This debut marks the fourteenth location in a coast-to-coast collection of restaurants from Columbus,Ohio-based restaurateur Cameron Mitchell. Ocean Prime Naples offers locally-inspired interiors, a from-scratch menu of seafood and prime cuts of steak, signature cocktails, a Wine Spectator-honored […]

Fostering Change Luncheon & Style Show February 2, 2017 to benefit foster children

 (December 2016 – Naples, Florida) – The 2nd annual Fostering Change Luncheon and Style Show will benefit foster children and their caregivers in our community. The fundraiser is being presented by Friends of Foster Children Forever (FFCF) and will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Wyndemere […]

SUCCESS EVENT FOR GUADALUPE CENTER TUTOR CORPS STUDENTS HELD

Immokalee, FL December 7, 2016  Following last week’s wonderfully successful evening of learning to dress for success, the second group of Guadalupe Center’s (www.guadalupecenter.org) college-bound Tutor Corps students will visit the Fort Myers Dress for Success Boutique next week to receive a professional outfit this month thanks to Dress for Success SW Florida. More than […]