by Diane Halas Hungarians are a highly literate group of people from the heart of Europe. They call themselves “Magyar” after the most prominent Hungarian tribes in the decisive invasion of 896. These horsemen, the Manicha-Er or Megyer, were initially a group of seven tribes from the Urals and the steppes of eastern Asia. They […]
by Catherine Fay, Owner and VP While life does slow down a bit once our seasonal residents leave, here at Naples Air Inc. we’re very busy helping Naples residents book flights for their summer get-a-ways. Mountain retreats tend to be some of the favorites. Spots like the Blue Ridge Mountains and Smokey Mountains which offer […]
That is a question asked often in Southwest Florida. How do you win the battle of the frizz? That is a question asked often in Southwest Florida. I think its first important to understand hair and what causes it to frizz. Most hair is made up of two layers the inner layer called the cortex […]
While we’re wondering who may become the next leader of the free world in 2016, tomorrow’s leaders are being groomed today here in Collier County for business and community leadership roles. Youth Leadership Collier is inviting a select group of next year’s high school seniors to spend a week engaged in an intensive experience focused […]
WOMEN BABY BOOMERS PREPARE FOR RETIREMENT Women are healthier, engage in more active lifestyles and are living much longer. Their retirement period could be as much as 20 years longer which creates both opportunities and challenges. Many women will spend as much time in retirement as they did in the workforce. Some women were not […]
In a recent news release the Internal Revenue Service has stated that its Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) will remain open for an indefinite period or until it announces otherwise. Furthermore it cautioned that avoiding U.S. taxes by hiding money or assets in unreported offshore accounts remains on its list of tax scams and cautioned […]
by Renee Wilson Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve has received $10,000 from the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation to support a graduate student to complement existing shark research underway by reserve staff and volunteers. Fisheries and shark nursery assessment programs have been underway at the reserve for nearly 15 years. The results from this long-term […]
Dozens of charitable events, people dressed to the hilt, the auction of gazillion dollar luxury cars and a giant bottle of wine no one will ever drink. Then, omnipresent back patting and requisite chicken and filet typically complete the fundraising season in Naples. The exception is the Baker Park Gala to benefit the project that’s […]
Dear Artspert: I have a painting I need to ship back north for the summer. How do I go about shipping it? Signed, Shipped Out of State Dear Shipped, A few details about the work being shipped must be taken into account first including: the rarity, value, fragility, timeliness of shipment and budget. Of course […]
SEEING IS BELIEVING – DOING IS BELIEVING Can you read this? That’s what the Lighthouse of Collier, Inc. website, asks when you pay a visit online. If you can see, it’s probably hard to imagine getting through life’s activities without vision. But even if one can see, it is also easy to feel empathy in […]