A python hunter speaks out
Shawn Heflick, one of about 10 professional hunters newly licensed by the state of Florida to kill pythons with firearms or other means on public lands, and a python expert, recently answered a few questions of curiosity for Florida Weekly. Full Story
Nonprofits hope back-to-school supply drives make the grade
Pencil and paper are back-to-school basics, but for some Collier County students, these essentials can seem like extravagances. In response, local organizations and businesses are holding school supply donation drives, although the sluggish economy seems to be influencing the success of some collection efforts. Full Story
Air Berlin - Flying direct
Happy birthday, Air Berlin! Fifteen years into an experiment of sorts, a direct intercontinental flight to Southwest Florida International Airport, what started out as a curious match between Germany's second-largest airline and a medium hub airport is a success. Full Story
Successful networking events involve thinking outside the box
Networking events run the gamut in Southwest Florida. There are breakfast, lunch and dinner functions at area restaurants, happy hours at local bars, and invitation-only events at businesses and individual homes. Whether you know how to work the crowd or are a bit timid, each situation creates opportunities to make new acquaintances, friends and clients. Full Story
THE VON LIEBIG'S feature
feature DOUBLE CELEBRATING FLORA & FAUNA W e live in a beautiful and amazing ecosystem here in Southwest Florida, but we don't always take the time to appreciate it. Full Story
DOUBLE FEATURE
First light brings beauty into focus If you enjoy looking at sparkling gems in jewelry cases, you'll love "Joel B. McEachern: Conversations with the Light." A third-generation Florida native who was born along the salty edge of the Miami River, Mr. McEachern combines his love of landscape photography and gardening to create jewel-like photographs. Full Story
Dividend growth and inflation
What debate? The debate in every money manager's mind. The debate in most boardrooms. The debate at the coffee shops in rural towns with small manufacturing businesses. The debate at your kitchen table. The debate within my own mind. Best articulated, will the U.S. Full Story
BUSINESS MEETINGS
."Start, Buy or Franchise a Business," a free workshop sponsored by SCORE Naples and the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, takes place from 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at chamber headquarters, 2390 Tamiami Trail N. Full Story
Best bets for the weekend
Here's what the United Arts Council of Collier County suggests you work into your plans for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14-16 (call ahead for open hours and specific show times): Friends and Family of the Estuary - Exhibit features the artistic work of staff, volunteers, friends and family members of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Full Story
This week's live bands
The Bay House - 6-9 p.m. Wednesday Saturday: Jazz with Stu Shelton and Patricia Dean. 799 Walkerbilt Road, 591-3837. Bricktop's at Waterside Shops - 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday: Frank Smith on guitar. 5555 Tamiami Trail N. 596-9112. Full Story
Corsica is newest luxury model at Vineyards
Premier Builders, the exclusive homebuilder for Vineyards Development Corp., has completed construction of the Corsica model, a two-bedroom plus study, two-bath luxury condominium home in Bella Vista, which is the third of five mid-rise towers in Vista Pointe at Vineyards. Full Story
REAL ESTATE NEWSMAKERS
Barbara Teaford was the sales leader for the month of June and Ruth Bethem was the listing leader in the Naples office of Downing Frye Realty Inc. In the Bonita Springs office, Jay Berube was the June sales leader and Susan Belline was listing leader. Full Story
A repository of bad information
I have this friend Antonio, a smart, funny guy who works in finance and cracks me up with stories about growing up along the Texas-Mexico border. Antonio and I waded through college in the northeast together, complaining about the bitter winters and hostile locals. Full Story
Fool's School
Don't Fall Behind
In 2005, the U.S. savings rate hit its lowest level since 1933 and entered negative territory. We weren't in a recession at the time, so the pullback wasn't reflecting desperation, but instead, perhaps overconfidence and overspending. Full Story
My Dumbest Investment
Shocked and Stunned
My tale of stupidity is from my purchase of stock in Taser, the maker of electronic protection and control devices. My wife told me about the company, and I liked its uniqueness. I bought $2,000 worth of shares at $13, followed by another $2,000 at $17. I watched it rise to a little over $20. Then word came out that airline pilots could carry guns in the cockpit. Full Story
Hats off to 'Make Naples a Better Place to Live'
Naples City Clerk Tara Norman called me not long ago with some wonderful news. She had discovered a cache of information about The Naples Plan. "No wonder we could never find anything about it," she told me. "It's held under its original name: 'The Make Naples a Better Place to Live to Live Plan. Full Story
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