PUBLISHERS LETTER
Greetings
We want to personally thank all of our partners , supporters and supplierss in making Collxtion Magazine the highly respected publication that it is . In all areas of distribution , whether it be Western North Carolina , Ocala Florida or Southwest Florida , Collxtion Magazine has been received with much enthusiasm on the design , quality and editorial direction . We will always continue to search for the finer things in life that our readers want to enjoy and learn more about .
It was our pleasure on being a supporter of the 2025 Naples Winter Wine Festival again this year . We have helped in promoting their mission for many years and will continue to do so . The 25th annual Naples Winter Wine Festival ( NWWF ) hit a high note this year with patrons showing incredible generosity at the exhilarating live auction , generating more than $ 34 million to support atrisk and underprivileged children in Collier County . This brings the total amount raised by the NWWF to over $ 336 million since its inception in 2001 . We ’ ve included a feature on the event which showcases the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible . The lucky bidder pledged $ 1.7 million .
The World Equestrian Center located in Ocala , FL was just named one of the World ’ s Greatest Places by TIME Magazine . As the largest equestrian complex in the United States , ( WEC ) spans more than 2,000 acres including stateof-the-art arenas and beautiful hotels with luxurious accommodations . Not only is this a beautiful feature of the property and what it has to offer but it also captures the athletism of these incredible animals .
We certainly hope you find these articles interesting along with the many others and will spark your desire to explore and enjoy . We are always encouraging feedback and encouraging ideas on unique content that we should explore .
Should you have an interest in Collxtion Magazine please contact me directly .
Regards
VOL I 2025
PUBLISHER Bill Hemmer
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Bo Hemmer
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Bill Hemmer
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Carolyn Tieger
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Cody Kessler
CONTRIBUTING
PHOTOGRAPHERS & ARTISTS Jack Delano Jacobs Fenno Mark Hutchison John Vachon Lee Russell Jeffrey Stoner Tommy White
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Bo Hemmer , Associate Publisher Bill Hemmer , Publisher
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