by Catherine Fay, Owner and VP Everyone can remember a particular joyous holiday moment. Maybe it was Grandma visiting at Thanksgiving time, and the delicious homemade pies straight from her oven, just barely cooling in her car and the boxes of Fannie May candy that accompanied the pies. Alternatively, all the men heading into the […]
The holiday season brings joy and happiness here in Naples. Enjoying these pleasurable times, many local families and visitors drive through Victoria Park admiring the finely decorated homes, some with thousands of Christmas lights. Many families are brought together to celebrate the season by decorating a Christmas tree and their homes, or putting up displays […]
A great hair style starts with a great haircut and for that you must have balance.Understanding the eleven balance points of a good cut, which include vertical and horizontal planes, gives creative freedom to your hairstylist. All good hair design starts with the main balance point, which is found at the highest point of the […]
by Clay Cox Owner/President • Kitchens by Clay I once had a customer come into our Kitchens by Clay showroom and say: “I would like to purchase cabinetry that has very low quality standards. The quality of the installation and customer service must be poor also. I am requesting this because I know I will […]
Gary Sullivan understands the importance of taking care of one’s eyes. Three decades ago, he was successfully treated for cataracts and glaucoma, allowing him to continue his career as a business professor in Texas and enjoy his retirement years in Naples and New Mexico with his wife Linda. So, when Sullivan began losing vision in […]
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) honors both individuals and organizations whose actions have made a positive contribution in the lives of those in our communities through their dedication to philanthropy. AFP’s Everglades Chapter will honor its 2016 Philanthropist of the Year, Eva Sugden Gomez, as well as many worthy volunteers and other recipients who make […]
Why are some people so successful, even though they seem not as talented as others who never quite make it? Why do some people love to work out, practice, and persist—while others drop out, get frustrated, and never seem to finish anything? The answer is grit, which is also the title of psychologist Angela Duckworth’s […]
The weather is starting to change soon. If you haven’t already done so it is time to explore the everyday use of your body. Whether you start your day exercising or you merely get up, make coffee and read the paper, you need to think about the postures used for that chosen task. YOU WANT […]
At 6’5”, 255 pounds, Ikaika Alama- Francis cuts an imposing figure. But he instantly puts everyone at ease, with his wide smile, a handshake and his trademark “Aloha!” You are in the company of a confident, charismatic, compassionate man – one who’s transformed his life off the football field. His first name – Ikaika – […]
Business and agricultural leaders prepare to celebrate what has become known as a favorite Thanksgiving tradition in Collier County. Sixty-one years ago, the national Farm City Council was formed in an effort to help bring together business and agricultural communities. Their goal was to demonstrate the interdependence of a vibrant network of farmers and business […]