The theme for February’s 2014 Imagine Solutions Conference is “Ignite Your Mind!” And judging from the heavy hitters slated to participate, it will. The worldclass speakers and moderators selected to participate in the Imagine Solutions annual thought leader forum are some of the planet’s brightest minds, all luminaries in their respective fields. The conference will […]
We care about our children, whether they are 3, 13, 23 or 43-years-old. We want to know what is going on in their lives because we care about them. We also want to support them, guide them, and help them when they are faced with difficult choices, big decisions or issues to overcome. Something seems […]
The most common resolutions made for the year often involve fitness goals and health, achieving new levels of prosperity, and, for many, finding peace of mind and making a happy home. Therefore, it’s not surprising to see that many of the organizations who have been profiled in this column share similar themes with their 2014 […]
It’s that time again when good intentions in the form of resolutions, often give way to subversive vices; not because we are weak, but because we, as spiritual beings engaged in this human experience, are most likely out of alignment with our ‘true north’. I first became aware of ‘true north’ from a golf book […]
As we sip our beverage of choice on our lanai and enjoy the beautiful breezes and fantastic Florida sunsets – it is hard to believe that many parts of our great country are in temperatures that do not allow for relaxed outdoor activities. But we are the lucky ones – we have a community that […]
Each year in January, the Naples Children & Education Foundation hosts its primary fundrasier – the Naples Winter Wine Festival. Scheduled this year for January 24-26, the Festival’s main event is the Saturday auction, all proceeds of which go directly to funding programs and initiatives for underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County. In its […]
C rayton Cove has beginnings stretching back to the early 1900’s when it was referred to as “The Back Bay”. It has been the home of numerous businesses over the years that have played a strong role in the early growth of Naples, and continues to be a charming commercial community where Naples’ history and […]
The name Baccarat conjures up a rich legacy of exceptional glassware and crystal treasures. It represents the art de vivre for connoisseurs everywhere. To put this into perspective, it was King Louis XV who in 1775 authorized the establishment of a glassworks fabricating plant in the French village of Baccarat situated on the banks of […]
Exciting things are happening in the “Heart of Naples,” the US 41 – 10th Street – Goodlette-Frank Road corridor that extends from 5th Avenue South to 7th Avenue North. You may remember a previous article mentioning the opening of the new Robb & Stucky International showroom at 3rd Avenue South and US 41. They are […]
If you have a financial interest in or signature authority over a foreign financial account that exceed certain thresholds, the Bank Secrecy Act may require you to report the account yearly to the Internal Revenue Service by filing a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). Under FBAR , United States persons are required […]