Artist Soirée at the Ritz Beach Hotel in Naples will be held this Thursday, February 22, at the Vanderbilt Ballroom from 5-7 pm, with the auction beginning at 6 pm, celebrating the new book "Artists in their Studios", by the landscape painter by Ruth Dwyer, with photographs by Crae Clements, featuring artists in the Naples Florida area. If you live in Southwest Florida, this is your opportunity to mix and mingle with SW Florida artists and also to meet nationally acclaimed painter Robert Vickrey, and see examples of … (0 comments)
wonderful naples florida: SW Florida Symphony "Retreats in the Sky"
- 02/05/11 03:57 PM
The SW Florida Symphony invites all supporters to view 6 exceptional high-rise condominiums in Tavira, Pelican Bay, Bonita Springs, March 5 to March 13. Cost of Tickets $15. Please see the details below and at http://swflso.org
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wonderful naples florida: HUD Announces the HECM Saver, a Low-Cost Reverse Mortgage
- 02/03/11 04:36 PM
Reverse mortgages, which convert home equity into tax-free cash, available to borrowers 62 years of age and older, have been criticized for their high up-front fees, among other things. Enter HUD with its new Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Saver (HECM Saver), a low cost, FHA insured, reverse mortgage, that puts, however, tighter limits on amounts that can be borrowed. “It opens up new options for people to think about in terms of how they tap their equity as a retirement resource,” said Barbara Stucki, vice president of home equity initiatives at the National Council on Aging.
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wonderful naples florida: Naples Goes to Hollywood Oscar Event February 27, 2011
- 02/01/11 04:27 PM
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) , in conjunction with Stock Development, announced that it will hold a special "Naples goes to Hollywood" evening on February 27, 2011, at the new exclusive enclave of LAKOYA, in Lely Resort, Naples Florida, to benefit the ASID (design research, scholarships & education)) and the Susan Komen Foundation. The event will be held at the Dream House, a "dazzling showcase of 15 all-star interior designers". Watch the red carpet arrivals on big screen TVs, sip a cocktail, vote for Oscar picks, enjoy hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $40 per person. RSVP to 239-444-1400 … (0 comments)
wonderful naples florida: February Culinary Classes at Robb & Stucky Bonita Springs FL
- 02/01/11 07:28 AM
The Robb & Stucky Culinary Center in Bonita Springs Florida, has just published its classes for February. Chef Martin and Chefs Marisol and Jose Lovaton have planned divers programs from many parts of the world, sure to please every palate!Please reserve by telephoning 866-206-3840.The Robb & Stucky Culinary Center is located at 26501 South Tamiami Trail in Bonita Springs. Please click here for the complete February culinary schedule
A lot of people in their 50s and 60s do not wish to sell their homes, although much too big for them, as that’s where they brought up their kids. In addition kids often encourage their parent(s) to keep a home that’s too big and too expensive because of the memories. If you have left home, let your parents know that … (0 comments)
wonderful naples florida: "Boot Camp" for Floridian Condo Association Board Directors in Deerfield Beach
- 01/30/11 04:15 PM
Are you a board director of a condo, mobile home or timeshare association in Florida? There is still time to sign up for the BOOT CAMP for Board Directors!Last year, Florida legislators passed legislation requiring newly elected or appointed board members of such associations to complete a board certification course or, alternatively, to sign an affidavit stating that they have read Florida Statute 718 and all of their association's governing documents within 90 days of being elected. Donna DiMaggio Berger, executive director of the Community Advocacy Network (CAN), believes that such “dry” material, should be taught in a humorous and entertaining … (1 comments)
wonderful naples florida: BEYOND THE PALE - where does it originate?
- 01/30/11 05:09 AM
I just used the expression "beyond the pale" in an Actve Rain Comment and suddenly wondered where or how it originated, so I checked. http:// worldwidewords.org tells me that is comes from the Latin word palus, a stake. "Pale is an old name for a pointed piece of wood driven into the ground and — by extension — to a barrier made of such stakes. Pole is from the same source, as are impale and palisade. This meaning has been around in English since the fourteenth century and by the end of that century pale had taken on various figurative senses … (4 comments)
wonderful naples florida: The NAR American Attitudes About Homeownership Survey
- 01/30/11 03:36 AM
The National Association of REALTORS® recently published the results of its on-line poll, conducted by Harris, which put questions about homeowership to owners and renters. The results showed that 95 % of owners and 72% of renters believe that over a period of several years, it makes more sense to own a home, and 93% of owners surveyed would buy again.“Home owners and renters agree that home ownership benefits individuals and families, strengthens our communities, and is integral to our nation’s economy,” said National Association of Realtors® President Ron Phipps, broker-president of Phipps Realty in Warwick, R.I. “The results of this … (1 comments)
wonderful naples florida: The new HOT trend in decorating: Photographic Art
- 01/30/11 02:24 AM
The Associated Press reported recently about a new “hot” trend in decorating: photographic art. “Photo art brings in elements of energy, atmosphere and emotion,” said designer Thom Felicia, one of the champions of photographic art. For websites to visit try photographic art artspan.com or Jen Bekman’s 20x200.com. She began the website in 2007 because:” There are a lot of people out there who want to sell their art and a lot of people who’d like to buy it. They just have a hard time finding each other”. Jen also gives good advice on how to choose photo art: “Start with prints … (0 comments)
wonderful naples florida: Addicted to ActiveRain? I suppose I am! (Members Only) (edit/delete)
- 01/21/11 09:11 AM
I joined Active Rain in December 2009 – a friend had recommended it - but I did not blog. The months passed, I was a member, I entered a few bits and pieces into my profile, but I did not blog.More time passed, at least I read a few blogs! Then another friend suggested I should join RainMakers, so I did, but I did not blog. Weeks passed, I was still a member, but I did not blog - I suppose I never "got round to it"!Another friend convinced me to sign up for RainCamp in Orlando, which I did, but … (3 comments)
Reminder - Artist Soirée at the Ritz Beach Resort in Naples
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