In Greek myth, Cassandra was blessed with the power of prophecy. Her curse was that upon foretelling the doom of Troy, no one believed her. The southern part of Florida's peninsula had its own Cassandra. Is it too late to listen? Many - but...
The holidays are a time for introspection - one of the most important activities for a business leader. Whether you are a leader or part of a team that's being led, there's no better reward than knowing your work is backed by integrity. It's...
The National League of Cities released a new report this week that should make some elucidating weekend reading. "The Future of Equity in Cities" presents a view from a crossroads. The report beautifully illustrates the third component of sustainability - listed last mostly because...
In case you haven't heard the good news yet, we get to work with this guy! Our principles and motivations have been aligned for a long time, but it's wonderful to have this milestone to celebrate. Please join us in welcoming Brent Kettler to...
Good stuff here! @ArtInLee this is the approach for your master plan! Well Done! — Jonathan Romine (@rominejl) October 25, 2017 You did hear about the results of the wide-ranging Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 study, right? The Lee County Alliance for the Arts held an...
In need of an uplifting midweek story? We're excited to learn about the great work Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium up in Sarasota is doing to help kids make the right kind of waves. The AMI Kids slogan is right there on the side of...
How do you spell success? Hard work, determination and innovation? Certainly those can be critical determinants in going from the idea stage to successive (ahem) milestones. A big piece of the puzzle, though, is often missing from biographies of the great American tycoons. Yes,...
We happened upon this intriguing Facebook post and thought it would be a great share as we head into the weekend. Naturally, we caution a little skepticism with the headline. While "urban greening" is an important component, any approach to enduring public health solutions must...
“Preparing a broader and more diverse set of firms, workers, and communities to reach their productive potential offers a compelling opportunity for growth. Metropolitan America should seize it.” That's the conclusion of a comprehensive new report released by the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings. The...
Many hands make light work, the saying goes, and we saw that concept in action last weekend when dozens of Southwest Florida citizens descended on the Alliance for the Arts with chainsaws in tow, plus plenty of community spirit. The News-Press latched onto that...