by Steven Kissinger Johnnie Gonzales became involved with The Immokalee Foundation when he was junior at Immokalee High School. As a participant in Future Builders of America – a workforce development and student leadership program now known as TIF’s Career Development and Readiness program – Gonzales took part in numerous educational, construction and community activities. […]
by Kelly Merritt Music lovers flock to places like Erin’s Isle and Café Alfredo for Cahlua & Cream. The musical duo of Don and Lesly Hale has been dazzling audiences with familiar tunes for decades and they are still one of Naples’ biggest hit acts, performing everything from jazz standards to current hits. Even though […]
by Juliana Meek and Kristine Meek Dear Artspert: What type of art is okay to put in a bathroom? Is there anything I need to worry about regarding humidity and condensation? Signed, Bathroom Art Dear Bathroom Art, Being daughters of art dealers we were surrounded by art in every room of the house, and yes, […]
Yabba Island Grill, located at 711 5th Ave S. in Naples, now offers lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The tropical themed restaurant’s lunch menu includes appetizers, sandwiches, salads, burgers and many of the restaurant’s Caribbean inspired dishes. Yabba Island Grill is also open for dinner from 5:30 – 10 p.m. and offers […]
by Claudia Pozin Director of Development – Southwest Florida Classical South Florida – 88.7 It is often said “we are so lucky to be living here in Paradise,” – and Paradise is not only the incredible weather but the expansive offerings that we have culturally. Begin January with a rare treat Michael Fabiano, tenor. Fabiano […]
Drawings of faces line the walls on the second floor of Collier County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters in East Naples. The framed pictures aren’t sketches of suspected criminals drawn by a forensic artist that you might expect to find at a law enforcement agency. They are self-portraits by local preschoolers featured in an art exhibit titled […]
Every week the reality of welcoming Neapolitans to Baker Park gets closer to fruition. Of the many milestones achieved in recent months, Friends of Baker Park, Inc. is now a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization with a tax deductible status from the State of Florida. The web site, www.FriendsOfBakerPark.com is live and serves as the […]
by Jill Ciccarelli Rapps, CFP® Financial Advisor Leaving a legacy is more expansive than just leaving your money to your heirs; it also encompasses your intangible assets. Money can’t buy experience, wisdom, attitudes and work ethics, which may indeed be your greatest gifts, but how do you preserve these values for generations to come? While […]
by Michael Wiener, E.A. Due to the fact that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is primarily regulated by the Internal Revenue Service in conjunction with Tax Professionals and the ACA applies to virtually all tax payers it is important to address the issue at this point. One of the primary objectives of the Affordable Care […]
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is announcing a new awareness campaign developed to promote ethical boating practices among boaters using protected coastal waters. Called “I am Team OCEAN,” the campaign is centered around a call to boaters to pledge their commitment to minimizing negative impacts while enjoying local islands, estuaries and coastal waters. Rookery […]