by Kim Ciccarelli Kantor Quality of lifestyle and enjoyment of work and family is no accident. It is a purposeful quest that requires well-being, good health and finances. Great health and financial wealth to live well and make a difference is the excellence we strive for. Our father would share, money is relatively unimportant, but […]
As I noted in an earlier issue, one of the most important decisions a new business owner ( also an existing owner) can make is the choice of the business entity. An informed choice not only affects tax issues, but affects legal, regulatory, and professional aspects as well. Basically there are four types of business […]
The garage door covers the largest opening into your home and may pose a major threat to your property if you live in a hurricane prone region. According to the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), the loss of a garage door during a hurricane can cause an uncontrolled buildup of internal pressure resulting in a […]
The Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve encompasses 110,000 acres of coastal lands and waters surrounding Marco Island, and has a mission to promote informed stewardship of estuaries through research and education. The Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is a two-story exhibit hall that showcases the southwest Florida environment through hands-on exhibits, observation bridge, nature […]
You’re in Naples to enjoy another great season when your car won’t start, steam is rolling out from under the hood, or the check engine light is on…where do you turn? If you are like many, you’ll choose a repair facility by its proximity to your location or simply let your fingers “do the walking” […]
by Councilman Bill Barnett Well, it’s October 6th, the deadline for this article to be submitted is the 8th, and I can’t believe that when you read this we will be just weeks away from Thanksgiving! I love October! The weather usually breaks around the third week in October, the NFL is in full swing, […]
by Dr. Cheryl Malick, DMD With squeals of excitement, the Malick-Beltran children eagerly opened a large envelope from U.S. Army Captain Sam Almquist, who has since been promoted to Major. The children, Jade (4), Todd (6) and Brad (7) regularly sent care packages to “Captain Sam” throughout his recent, nine month deployment in Afghanistan, and […]
by Elizabeth Kellar Ladies – and a few men – donned their best red outfits to show their support for the fight against women’s cardiovascular disease at the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women “Breakfast in Red” event on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Naples. Now marking its 10th national year, […]
We have found that a majority of our clients come to us as a first timer; not knowing what to expect or where to start in the renovation process. Initially their goal is to be provided with guidance. For us this is where the communication begins, but what should a contractor do next? Is it […]
There is a touch of Fall in the air. Every October, the weather breaks and there is noticeably less humidity than in our summer months. This year we had record rainfall. It was good to keep fires down and it fed our local crops. Now we must move forward officially into Fall with Winter around […]