Do you know her or at least have heard her name? 

If you don’t, I suggest you better start getting to know her NOW as she is bound to be a STAR. At just 24-years-old, she has launched her own brand under her name and been invited to participate in major runway shows and exhibitions for the best up-and-coming design talents in Europe including Ones To Watch at Fashion Scout London and Zip Zone Paris Fashion Tradeshow taking place during London Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week respectively. I…

The Sarasota Ballet is pleased to announce the addition of Edward González Morgado, a new Soloist to their company. Recently defected from Cuba, González has gone through many obstacles in order to make his dream of dancing in the United States a reality. One of seven young dancers that left the National Ballet of Cuba during a recent tour in Mexico, González signed a contract with The Sarasota Ballet on Monday morning.

Having performed in ballets such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, La…

Nobody ever wants to hear the words, “You have cancer. I’m sorry.” Cancer affects people daily and does not discriminate. The natural inclination in conjunction with the fear, shock and the unknown after receiving a cancer diagnosis is to sort out all viable options, including seeking the best medical advice and treatment from a compassionate, caring doctor who is equally determined to fight for quality longevity.

Eric T. Lubiner, D.O., Board Certified Physician in Medical Onco…

The question is often asked but seldom easily answered. How does one measure the success of a man? The answer is simple in the eyes of Mr. Waine Hicks, General Contractor and owner of Cabinets Extraordinaire complete with a premier kitchen and bathroom designer showroom located in Sarasota, FL.

He doesn’t do it alone this is a family business which including his wife, Sharon, and approximately ten employees. Mr. Hicks poignantly stated the bottom line, “Business is what you make it!…

I understand you have an artistic background before photography, what was it?

I started out as a celebrity hair and makeup artist working with the biggest models, actors and photographers throughout the world.

The catalyst that started you in photography was it something you always wanted to do or was it a fortunate accident?

I had no idea I would ever be a photographer. It was completely unexpected and came out of nowhere. I started a career doing hair and makeup for the bigge…

A new and upcoming fashion designer, Diarra Gueye is a young Senegalese photographer published in Vogue Italia and the New York Times who currently blogs on revesdores.com about her passion for fashion, art, style, photography and travel. When asked what inspires her work, her answer is simply; dreams. At 16, she was chosen to represent her country on the merit of strong academic and personal achievements to join the selective United World College in Flekke Norway.

‘I had to learn …

From one icon to another, this February Macy’s, an American retail institution, salutes American cultural hero Gordon Parks in celebration of Black History Month. Via special events and exhibits at select stores across the country, Macy’s will honor the legacy of this artistic master who chronicled and defined a generation and whose work continues to inspire artists today.

A humanitarian with a deep commitment to social justice, Gordon Parks was one of the seminal figures of twentiet…

Every year, the Men of Distinction Awards honor men for their dedication and philanthropic service to benefit the children of the Collier County community. The Education Foundation—Champions For Learning is proud to announce that the 2013 Men of Distinction are: Dennis Brown, Theo Etzel, J. Dudley Goodlette, Dan Lavender, Chuck Mohlke, Bill Ricigliano, Alexander L. Spier, Fritz Sullivan, Mario M. Valle and Allen S. Weiss.

“The 2013 Men of Distinction have been an integral part of the comm…

It is the quintessential Florida December morning, think warm, bright and summer for anyone above the Georgia border. The white sand of the beach at the end of 13th Ave South in Naples is reflecting the sun back up into the morning air with the nonchalance befitting an heiress haunting the shops just a stone’s throw from where I stand. It’s a perfect morning to showcase the 2013 Ocean de Luxe swimwear line, because this is where it belongs. It’s a fitting metaphor; a Sunday morning, th…

Scott Fischer Enterprises has been recognized by leading industry publication, Powersports Business, in their inaugural “Power 15” listing. Honorees included in the Power 15 represent dealerships that provide outstanding customer experience and service.

According to the publication’s Editor in Chief, Dave McMahon, “There are a million ways to slice it, but customer service is priority No. 1 for all 15” and “the Power 15 dealers provide customers with a buying experience that m…