How Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology helps create leaders The Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology (LWIT) is a Naples institution. Bright minds and bright futures result from the dedicated teachers and administrators at this school, where kids get opportunities that change lives. More than 90 percent of graduates remain in Collier County and the majority […]
by Jim Henderson President of William C. Huff Companies and national speaker for estate downsizing and lifestyle transitions ADVERTORIAL Just the other day, I overheard a conversation about a woman who had hired a professional estate sale company to help liquidate her family’s belongings. The items were given to the company for sale but only […]
This past January, hundreds of wine enthusiasts and philanthropists descended on Naples for the 15th anniversary of the Naples Winter Wine Festival. Guests enjoyed the finest wines from around the world, tasted handcrafted meals from some of the United States’ most celebrated chefs, and bid on amazing travel and wine experiences during the thrilling live […]
Partnering to build an all-inclusive system of care for Collier children by Jennifer Varoski When the missions of two great community organizations align there’s only one thing to do. Unite to create something even greater. For more almost four decades, Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida has worked to provide everyone in our community with quality […]
by Spencer Graham Tucked away in a little town that’s typically light-years behind the rest of the world and food and beverage trends is a new steakhouse that had found a way to capitalize on classic concepts. It’s called The Continental American Provisions and Craft Bar. The theme here is steak, steak and more steak, […]
by Claudia Pozin Director of Development – Southwest Florida Classical South Florida – 88.7 Let us not feel sorry for February being cheated of days – because in Southwest Florida it is packed with events and activities. The mix for this month includes: Dixieland Jazz, Piano Trios, Miami City Ballet, Alton Brown, Mariinsky Orchestra, Cosi […]
Under sunny skies, two divers prepare to jump into the L28 canal in the Big Cypress National Preserve, but it’s not a pleasure trip. As members of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office’s Dive Team, the two deputies are on a mission to locate a vehicle submerged in the murky, alligator-infested canal in the Everglades, north […]
that will make an impact on your financial well-being. by Jill Ciccarelli Rapps, CFP® Financial Advisor Your retirement date may come with mixed emotions. Finally you can have a flexible schedule! At first thought this sounds great, but you may also have that nagging voice that says….what will I do with all my time? What […]
by Michael Wiener, E.A. Following the passage of the extenders legislation, the Internal Revenue Service announced the anticipated opening of the 2014 filing season in January. The IRS began accepting individual tax returns electronically on January 20, 2015. Paper tax returns began processing at the same time. Business returns should begin process around February 15, […]
by Renee Wilson Rookery Bay Reserve encompasses 110,000 acres of pristine wilderness, and within Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center those acres are transformed indoors in the form of art. A 70-foot watercolor of wildlife and habitats by local artist Kathy Spalding flows across the exhibit wall. An 18-foot by 20- foot black- and-white photograph of […]