Congratulations, Marie Hicks—thank you for 40 years of extraordinary service. Your legacy is eternal.
- Thu, 16 October 2025
Congratulations, Marie Hicks—thank you for 40 years of extraordinary service. Your legacy is eternal.
Many families, in the wake of losing a loved one, are forced to face not only grief but also the stress of unpaid funeral expenses, unprotected assets, and legal battles over estates—problems that could have been prevented with proactive financial planning.
You came for ideas. Strategies. Tactics. Maybe even some light stretching exercises. So pour a glass of prune juice (or something stronger—I’m not judging), prop your feet up (or your partner), and let’s dive into “How to Keep Your Sex Life Exciting After 60”, one laugh and wiggle at a time.
Dunbar—is more than just a neighborhood. It is a living legacy of Black excellence, family, faith, and the kind of neighborly love that generations before us (i.e. Willie Battle, Willie Green, Gerri Ware,Veronica Shoemaker, etc.) worked tirelessly to preserve.
There are moments in the life of a community when decisions transcend the standard debates of policy and procedure and tap into the deeper roots of who we are—our identity, our values, and the moral compass that guides us. The Collier County Commission’s recent 4-1 vote to approve the display of the Ten Commandments—alongside the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, the Preamble to the Florida Constitution, and the Star-Spangled Banner—was one such moment. The Ten Commandments is right up there with hot dogs, Chevrolet, and apple pie as far as I can tell when you talk about being an American.
If you’re reading this, you already know how fast things can spiral out of control in your world. Pressure, violence, the constant threat of being arrested—it’s a brutal cycle, and the fear is real. But what if I told you there’s a way for you to step off that path, stay safe, and walk away with cash in your pocket—all without giving your name or sacrificing your freedom?
One of the most powerful titles any man can have in any educational system is the title of “ Coach. “ When a student, parent, school administrator, or even the school’s resource officer calls a man “ Coach “ it signifies: authority, endearment, mentorship, and trust. That is exactly what Armor Person embodies.
I am not here for fame. I’m here for impact. Making sure to mentor myself through my trauma. Healing my inner child. Sharpening my voice to one day lead a reformation of the system starting with Southwest Florida then one day, the world.
There’s a side of Southwest Florida that you won’t find in guidebooks or resort brochures — a living, breathing ecosystem that pulses with the rhythms of the Caloosahatchee River
A piece of Florida history was frozen in time; The Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport—once heralded as the future site of the world’s largest airport—now stands as a relic of grandiose ambition.