A cathedral of art and design
Where interior designers get it all, from everywhere
The goliath-sized front doors, opened by a suited attendant, welcome you to Southwest Florida's cathedral for the interior design industry. Full Story
Sunset cruises: the newest venue for business networking
A sunset cruise is something we year 'round residents tend to reserve for when family and friends visit, but longtime Neapolitans Patricia Cotte and Harmen Rost van Tonningen have transformed these mini-getaways into Sip 'n' Sails, a fun and educational experience ideal for business networking. Full Story
Plusssh
Naples' newest cinema, Silverspot, ples' pares spares no expense for luxury
Movies theaters are usually like toddlers: sticky and grungy. But the newest one to open in Southwest Florida promises to be different. If your typical movie theater is like a 4-year-old, then the Silverspot Cinema at Mercato is like a European adult: sophisticated, impeccably dressed and obviously possessing good taste. Full Story
Everything's for sale in Naples Art Association Show of Shows
When the Naples Art Association was founded by local artists in 1954, members displayed their work on the grass at local parks and later rented storefront space for exhibitions. They always talked about having a permanent home to provide art instruction, inspire people through art exhibitions and give people a sense of community about the visual arts. Full Story
BUSINESS MEETINGS
. The Council for Hispanic Business Professionals invites members and prospective members for coffee and pastries from 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Naples Bath and Tennis Club, 4991 Airport Road N. Cost is $10. E-mail mjramos@ chbpnaples.org. Full Story
Gold sponsors announced
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida announces the gold sponsors for the 2009 Business Hall of Fame, Collier County: Barron Collier Companies, Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club, Health Management Associates, Hodges University, Specialists in Urology and Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company. 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, Sep. 25, 26 and 27. It's a good idea to call ahead for open hours and specific times: Frontline Bluegrass - Friday from 7-10 p.m. at Bayshore Coffee House. 287-2035. Full Story
Live bands
The Bay House - 6-9 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday: Jazz with Stu Shelton and Patricia Dean. 799 Walkerbilt Road. 591-3837. Capri, A Taste of Italy - Thursday: Jebry's Jazz Jam; Friday: Manhattan Connection; Saturday: Symon; Monday: Bob Zottola and The Expandable Jazz Band; Tuesday: karoke with Steve Roberts; Riverchase Plaza, 11140 Tamiami Trail. 594-3500. Full Story
Not kidding around
Study finds kids are trying to eat well
How about some good news about kids and what they're eating? Turns out all that encouragement to "eat your vegetables" might be sinking in because a new survey found that children are making more of an effort to do just that when dining out. Full Story
Economic woes can lead to marital stress
DEAR DR. LeCRONE: My husband and I have had a good marriage for the past 10 years but the bad economy is now tearing us apart. Please give us some help. — A reader in Texas Dear reader: The negative effects of a very bad economy on marriages often bring tragedy. Full Story
$6.3 million model opens in Estuary at Grey Oaks
SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY Borelli Construction has completed The Centurion, a 7,000-square-foot, $6.3 million model home, in Estuary at Grey Oaks. Now open for viewing, it continues the tradition of luxury, custom-built homes typical of this highly acclaimed gated golf community. Full Story
Harbourside CEO sees good signs
Harbourside Custom Homes reports it has three luxury homes in the permitting stage, two in Lee County and one in Collier County. CEO Jerry Colton says the homes are in the $1 million to $2 million range and include a modified Mediterranean-style estate home in Mediterra with 4,700 square feet. Full Story
Death do us part; then on to Match.com
Vicki Kennedy makes for a striking widow. Now that she's said she won't fill her husband's senate seat, she has stepped firmly into the national conscience as a public figure of grief. The First Lady holds her hand at presidential conferences and liberals everywhere speak her name at prayer circles. At 55, she might some day remarry. But the odds are against it. Full Story
Fool's School
What Your Stocks Are Really Worth
In his classic book "Margin of Safety," author Seth Klarman defines value investing as "the discipline of buying securities at a significant discount to their underlying value and holding them until more of their value is realized. Full Story
My Dumbest Investment
Since I started investing in October 2003, I have made plenty of mistakes. Thankfully, I have had more winners than losers. One of my losers was Krispy Kreme. I doubled down when it was already down 50 percent, and it proceeded to fall another 70 percent. I doubled down because I saw a picture of a famous investor holding a Krispy Kreme doughnut. Full Story
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