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 […]
“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, […]
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. […]
PASSWORDS The most common way to protect your online identity is to focus on creating strong passwords. When creating a password, choose something that will not be easily cracked or decoded. Never use a word or number that someone can associate with you such as a first, middle or last name, a spouse or child’s […]
Grande Place at Moorings Park at Grey Oaks recently held their grand opening with more than 200 guests on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of the fourth and final phase. Speaking at the event was Dan Lavender, CEO and President of Moorings Park. He reminded the crowd that January 2013 was […]
by Jill Ciccarelli Rapps, CFP® Financial Advisor In 2016, more than 10 million Americans – about 3% of the U.S. population – served as the primary caregiver for their elderly parent. The continuum of caregiver responsibilities vary based on needs, but often involves the daily basic care needs such as feeding, administering medicine, and helping […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Sally Wilson Avow Foundation (239) 430-3476 sally.wilson@avowcares.org With terror evident in everyday life Avow Foundation to Host Active Shooter Presentation Naples, Fla., (April 26, 2017), – The time is now to be ready when you are out and about, even in Naples. That’s why the Avow Foundation […]
by Jane Cox PhD, ARNP My story begins in Mishawaka, Indiana,where I was born and spent 35 formative years. As a junior nursing student at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, I became interested and pursued international adoption. I had always felt that I was a caregiver being the oldest of five children. My father had served in the Korean War […]
Friends of Foster Children Forever (FFCF) held their 10th annual Boots & Boogie Bash fundraiser at Grey Oaks Country Club. The ‘boots and bling’ themed party had over 220 guests in attendance and raised over $165,000 for foster children. Party-goers enjoyed a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a surf and turf Texas-style dinner, a live auction and dancing […]
by Diana Jarrett GG RMV In a marriage made in tech-connected heaven, one of the latest incarnations of wearable technology solves many a modern lady’s tight spots. We go out with a small bejeweled clutch for social events, right? Not much room for the myriad staples we carry around during the daytime—but that’s exactly the point, isn’t it? IN THE […]