Dennis Hanthorn, the recently appointed General Director of Opera Naples, shares his vision for the decade-old opera company. I’d like to say immediately how happy I am to be invited to reach out to you in this way. I’m delighted to be working in such a welcoming community as Naples, and to have an opportunity […]
by Steven Kissinger Winning must be contagious! Recently, two longtime adult supporters of The Immokalee Foundation and one student were honored for their selflessness as volunteers and philanthropists. Combined, they represent decades of support to the community and commitment to the future of youth in Immokalee. The Immokalee Foundation board member and mentor Louise Penta was […]
Imagine that somewhere – right now – inside a hospital or a research facility – research scientists are working on a cure for cancer. That cure could come as a result of a new drug or therapy currently being investigated as part of a cancer clinical trial. Now imagine if you didn’t have to look […]
by Catherine Fay, Owner and VP February is the month of love! Pink hearts filled with delectable chocolates, valentines, diamonds, cherubs, flowers, and for something different and exciting – an adventure to a romantic destination! Little Palm Island, in the Florida Keys, is our first choice for romance! This destination includes luxurious secluded beaches, magnificent sunsets, […]
by Jill Ciccarelli Rapps, CFP® Financial Advisor As you live and go through your life, things will inevitably change. It’s a simple fact of the universe that your situation, thoughts, and life in general will evolve. Sometimes it’s for the better, sometimes for the worse, but no matter what the specific situation is it’s important […]
by Michael Wiener, E.A. Congress passed FATCA a few years back. It was aimed at reaching money of tax evaders hidden offshore, as a result it is nearly impossible for U.S. persons to hold or open bank or brokerage accounts outside of the U.S. That is, for a tax policy objective, the freedom enjoyed by […]
A Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been honored for his ability to assist students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. The Collier County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recently named Cpl. Stephen Crafton as Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer of the Year for 2015. Cpl. Crafton was selected from more than […]
MANGROVE PROFESSIONALS CONVENE ROOKERY BAY RESERVE HOSTS USFWS MANGROVE WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve hosted a workshop for nearly forty mangrove scientists and other professionals on December 8-9. Organized by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, the purpose of the workshop was to […]
Shula’s once again is making the stuff of legends with its newest cocktail creations, Don’s Signature 25 and Mary Anne’s Sparkler! Both of these cocktails are part of the “Legendary Barrels and Bubbles” feature showcased this month at Shula’s Naples, and are made with a foundation of Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Bourbon. This Kentucky […]
by Amy E. Lane The NEW state of the art Bascom Palmer Eye Center at Naples is now open on Tamiami Trail in the heart v of our community. This magnificent 20,000 square foot facility designed by Gresham Smith & Partners is home to a full-time dedicated team of doctors including Stephen G. Schwartz, M.D., M.B.A, […]