Charlotte Edition

By James W. Mallonee Have you ever wanted to transfer property to a minor as part of your Will, Trust or an outright gift, but did not want to burden the Executor or Trustee with the obligations necessary to control the gift; or maybe the minor is simply too immature to manage such gift.  Back in 1985, there was a …

By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church John the Baptist asked Jesus a very bizarre question once.  In Matthew 11:3 He asked, “Are you the Messiah we’ve been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?” Here is why that seems so bizarre. John also said these words in John 1:29, “Look, the Lamb of God, …

By Cameron Kennerly – Staff Writer      At 5:39 a.m. on December 7th, 1972, Apollo 17 took a picture from 28,000 miles up. It revealed nearly the entire coastline of Africa and West Asia. Although this image would be officially titled “AS17-148-22727,” due to its appearance and size, it would be referred to as The Blue Marble, and marked the …

Just in time for National Children’s Dental Health Month, the dental hygiene students of Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) have been very busy planning events that focus on the dental educational needs of a variety of entities throughout Southwest Florida. Community members from the youngest to the oldest benefit from instructions in oral healthcare provided by these students with each …

One of the most loved comedians, actors and philanthropist, a staple in most people’s living rooms is no longer with us. One who could make even the funniest comedians speechless with his animated comic relief, suffered with a dark demon that impacts nearly 1 in 10 adults in the United States, depression. Robin William’s death has brought some much needed …

By Dr. Joseph Farag – Most radiographic images used in implant surgery prior to the advent of CBCT were only twodimensional. These images, if properly taken, only provided a rough estimation of bone height. Often times, the bone width and actual 3 dimensional shape was only visible during surgery, sometimes necessitating some creative solutions for anatomical problems, and other times …

By Dr. Alexander Gaukhman For a relatively small space, your mouth has a whole lot going on. If not taken care of, bacteria can take over and cause many problems. The following is a list of the most common dental problems and suggestions on how to avoid them. Educating yourself about common dental problems and their causes can also go …

What is the most important thing you can do once you or a loved one finds out they have cancer?  The answer is simple and complex at the same time – prepare for the fight of your life and plan on winning! Finding the best care possible and following the treatment protocols of your oncologist to the tee is a …

Dr. Carl Klutke Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract, accounting for more than 1 million visits to healthcare providers in the U.S. each year. The reasons for stone formation can be complex but there are a few factors that indicate a higher risk for developing them: • Family history • Urinary tract infections …

By Advanced Imaging of Port Charlotte Would you know it if your thyroid gland slowed production of thyroid hormone? Or if it sped up? The symptoms are hard to spot. An out-of kilter thyroid gland causes a variety of puzzling symptoms and many people and doctors mistake them for signs of another disease or normal aging. More than 12 million …