Hurricane Season More than 40% of Florida residents don’t prepare for storm season beforehand, according to a recent survey by the American Automobile Association. It has been several years since a hurricane seriously impacted our state. However, it is critical not to become complacent about storm season. Take storm preparations seriously, each and every year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that as many as eight storms this season will become hurricanes, … [Read more...]
Useppa Island Featured Destination
From the featured article in Châtelaine (a Canadian publication) Florida Wild Forget the flashy Miami Florida, it is also of the Islands Green (some are even deserted) in the warm waters of the Mexico Gulf. And it is less than four direct flight hours from here! Useppa, a private jewel Last stop and not least: Useppa. Life flows slowly on the island, between gardening, fishing for tarpon, croquet and tennis. Residents find themselves at the bar of the Collier Inn for happy hour. … [Read more...]
Competition -The Basis for Capitalism and Exceptionalism
Competition is the engine of any successful venture. Capitalism depends on continued thought, creativity and work to stay alive, but most especially to excel. When a business relies on one model, thought or product, the result is lower demand, lower prices and stunted growth. When the monopoly is a service company that represents others, it is the “others” that suffer the consequences of declining demand, while the monopoly barely notices the downward curve in returns: they know no other … [Read more...]