Entries by LifeInNaples

CCSO Honors Community Volunteers

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 […]

The Majesty of a Mother’s Love

“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, […]

LEGAL AWARDS AND SETTLEMENTS

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. […]

CARING FOR YOUR AGING PARENTS

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 […]

ADOPTION REFLECTIONS

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 […]

Boots and Boogie Bash raises some cash!

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 […]

Diana Jarrett says get SMARTER

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 […]