The first, known, written record of taxes dates back to ancient Egypt. To support the Civil War, Congress enacted the nation's first income tax law in 1862. The 16th Amendment to the Constitution made the income tax a permanent fixture in the U.S. law in 1913.
Friday, March 16, 2012
What Is In Store For March? March is packed with events. Let’s explore some of them; International (Working) Women's Day, Ides of March, Freedom of Information Day, Saint Patrick's Day, International Earth Day and I am in Control Day.
Friday, February 3, 2012
What Is In Store For February? For such a short month February is packed with events. Let’s explore some of them; Groundhog Day, The Day the Music Died Day, Valentine's Day, Random Acts of Kindness Day, President's Day and Leap Day.
Friday, January 6, 2012
We will hear that greeting for a few more weeks as the New Year kicks off. But do you know the day celebrated as New Year's Day in modern America was not always January 1st?
Friday, November 18, 2011
Steve Jobs 1955 – 2011. With the passing of Steve Jobs, REAL Magazine Publisher Ed Bertha shares Steve's 12 Rules of Success.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Halloween. All of us know it. Most of us celebrate it. The kids love it. How did Halloween Evolve? The Celts started its predecessor 2,000 years ago. The Romans put their mark on it in around A.D. 43. In the 800's Christianity further evolved the celebration into Halloween. Don't be scared to learn more....
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Still months away from tourist season charity season is kicking in. No stranger to charities REAL is involved in, and supporting, many events. Pick a cause near and dear to you and volunteer, contribute or participate. It’s all part of giving back.
Friday, July 15, 2011
It’s much too nice out to put together a reasoned treatise this month. So take your issue of REAL Magazine to the number one beach and enjoy reading "The Dog Days of Summer". The term "dog days" was coined by the ancient Romans, who called these hot and humid days caniculares dies or "days of the dogs"… Ed Bertha July 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
We start with Vince Fraser the Sarasota Film Festival’s poster artist. Next is Hillview Street where Giving Hunger the Blues raised $100,000+ for All Faiths Food Bank. Continuing to Miami we visit the home of Elizabeth Taylor’s first fiancé, William Pawley. Last REAL is sponsoring Jesse White & Sarasota Architectural Salvage’s upcoming charity season.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Our paths crossed via the suggestion of Charlotte Hedge. Fate intervened and our organizations became entwined when Holly Dennis placed the “Can you help?” call. That led to the gala event celebrating the opening of Habitat Sarasota’s second ReStore location that netted over $10,000. We are “Raising Roofs”!
Keller Williams RED Day Benefits Manatee Glens.
Realtors from both the Bradenton and the Sarasota offices of Keller Williams On the Water volunteered at Manatee Glens planting flowers, raking, weeding, painting and more
Lakewood Ranch Golf And Country Club Summer Culinary Invitation.
The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Golf And Country Club again announces Summer Culinary Invitation, June 1 through September 30, 2012.
Jannus Live Presents ZOSO - The Ultimate Led Zepplin Tribute.
The doors open Friday, May 18, 2012, for a concert at St Pete’s Jannus Live with ZOSO The Ultimate Led Zepplin Tribute.
Barbara Mei Named Sales Person Of The Month.
Broker-Associate Barbara Mei was recognized as the top sales person for Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in March 2012.
School of Opportunity Announces Google Life Courses.
The School of Opportunity released their summer schedule and classes begin June 4, 2012 at the University of South Florida North Port campus.
Shelley Thayer Recipient Of 2012 Randy Partee Scholarship.
Cat Depot announced Shelley Thayer, executive director, was awarded the 2012 Randy Partee Scholarship by The Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA).
Salt & Light Productions Accepting Cost Sharing Grant Applications.
Salt & Light Productions, an award winning project of the Center for Faith and Freedom, who produces multi-media productions is accepting cost-sharing grant applications for summer 2012.
Early Learning Coalition Roasts 1-800-Ask-Gary.
Join the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County for a casual evening of laughter and camaraderie as “frenemies” and close friends take the stage to roast the one and only: Dr. Gary Kompothecras.
Nutter Custom Construction Moves To New Office Space.
Nutter Custom Construction announced they are moving Friday, May 11, 2012 to new office space on South Orange Avenue.
Gallery Opening Features Contemporary Paintings Mounted In Concrete Frames.
The MillerBrady Fine Art Gallery announced a Grand Opening Reception from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th to showcase contemporary minimalist original paintings and glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) framed works of art.
Habitat For Humanity Sarasota Dedicates New Home.
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, announced the celebration of a home dedication for Shawn Bowman and his family on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
M. Brandon Parrott, M.D., Ph.D., Joins Center For Sight.
Center For Sight, a multi-physician vision, hearing, cosmetic and skin care practice in Southwest Florida, announced the addition of M. Brandon Parrott, M.D., Ph.D.
May 12th Band Slam Benefiting Manatee Children’s Services.
A different type of charity fundraiser is roaring its way into the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center. From blues to jazz to cover bands, see the Suncoast's hottest bands under one roof.
Mike Meeks Joins Taylor Morrison.
Taylor Morrison West Florida Division announced the appointment of Mike Meeks as vice president of construction.
Nancy Havens Relocates Her Practice to Sterling Dental.
Nancy Havens, DDS, has relocated her general dentistry practice to Sterling Dental at 2900 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239.
Cat Depot’s Shelley Thayer To Speak At Animal Care Expo.
Cat Depot announced their executive director, Shelley Thayer, will present at The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Animal Care Expo 2012
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