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 […]
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The most important duty of the federal government is to pass a fiscally responsible budget. This would be a budget which funds basic services, honors the commitments made for social security, and provides for the defense and security of our nation and its borders. For far too long we have suffered from irresponsible government spending that has failed to provide […]
by Ron McGinty There is no greater thrill of memories and experiences than an African safari. My first morning began with learning the ways of the wild. The generators start at 5 a.m. sharp with the delivery of three cookies and coffee. I immediately jumped out of bed and into the shower. Instantaneously, I heard […]