Travel

Crystal Waters, Rich Culture and Natural Beauty

Explore A New Destination This Summer Article by Sarah Knieff Spring is here folks, which means summer travel plans are just around the corner. If you’re looking for a new place to explore, these unique destinations offer the perfect place to invest your days off. Anna Maria Island, Florida “Once a best-kept secret among Floridians, Anna Maria Island has always been known for its sugar-white beach coastline, emerald green and blue Gulf waters, and quaint business districts. Today, it is...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Finding Your Center

Investing in Yourself, Your Community, and the World Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Lucy Hawthorne At the age of 19, Jina Penn-Tracy was diagnosed with cancer. The impact that that had on her life was tremendous. “I became much more aware of environmental contamination and the impact of chemicals on the environment,” she says. “I read something by Hazel Henderson, an amazing woman, futurist and economist, and her whole message was that what we do to the environment is a direct result...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

How to Fund A New Business

Financial Insight From Bridgewater Bank Article by Sarah Knieff Thinking about starting a new business, but not sure how to fund it? It’s okay, Tony Ferraro, managing director of commercial lending for Bridgewater Bank, has got your back. Using his 25 years of finance experience, he is here to answer four critical funding questions that all entrepreneurs ask. Read on, you may be surprised by his responses. How can I fund my new business? How someone goes about funding a new business...

March 2024

Auto + Marine

Invest in Electric

Discover Cutting-Edge Design and Exhilarating Power in the 2024 Acura ZDX Article by Sarah Knieff Acura is going all-electric with its spring launch of the new ZDX. The name comes from a 2010 model, but unlike the boxy, gas-powered original, this 2024 SUV’s look is sleek with a floating roof, smooth sides and a grille with a light-up border.   Engineered with a low center of gravity and near 50/50 weight distribution, the base A-Spec model provides 342 horsepower and an estimated 309-mile...

March 2024