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 […]
There’s just something enduring about the classics – they weather all of the seasons and trends. From novels and movies to music and wine, we all have our classical favorites. Here at Shula’s Steak House Naples, the classics endure in the form of delicious food, and of course – dessert! We all know the French […]
Michael D. Helm, National Commander of The American Legion, attended a special ceremony at Hodges University recently to present the official charter to the university’s American Legion Post. The Post has been renamed the John Ebling Memorial at Hodges University American Legion Post 397 in honor of the late John Ebling, who was instrumental in […]
by Karen T. Bartlett During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we asked the professional staff at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County what parenting skills top their wish list to help prevent and eradicate child abuse. The list is short, surprisingly simple, and costs absolutely nothing. Here’s what they said. 1. SAY “EYE” LOVE […]
Harry Chapin Food Bank Summer is a time for family vacations, backyard barbecues and long, lazy days at the beach or pool. But for Collier County children like six year old Daniel summer is when they go hungry because their one reliable source for a meal—school —closes. More than 60 percent of Collier County public […]
I can’t believe today is April 4th, and I won’t be writing again until the August issue comes out. So basically this is the season wrap up and it comes at exactly the right time. Everyone I have spoken with that has anything to do with the service industry all say exactly the same thing, […]