Entries by LifeInNaples

Southwest Florida Heart Ball Raises More Than $750K to Save Lives and Strengthen Community Health

Funds raised support research, education and advocacy to combat heart disease and stroke Southwest Florida raises more than $750,000 to support the fight against the nation’s No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease (CVD). On Friday, March 20, the 2026 Southwest Florida Heart Ball brought together community leaders, volunteers and survivors of CVD to showcase how research […]

Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation Commits $500,000

Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation Commits $500,000 to Better Together to Help Southwest Florida Families Grow and Find Long-Term Stability The Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation is pleased to announce that it has committed $500,000 to Better Together to help the non-profit organization establish an endowment dedicated to helping Southwest Florida families in crisis stay […]

Wilderness Country Club Selected to Host 2026 U.S. Women’s Open Qualifier

Wilderness Country Club is proud to announce that it has been selected by the Florida State Golf Association as a host site for the 2026 U.S. Golf Association Women’s Open Qualifier in early May. The 36-hole tournament starts on Wednesday, May 6 and will feature a 78-player field competing on the club’s 18-hole Arthur Hills […]

Jewish Historical Society of SWFL Celebrates History and Achievements

The Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida (JHSSWF) is a 501 (c) 3 organization formed in 2010. The organization’s mission has been to preserve and protect the Jewish History of the region and to educate the local community and beyond about the valuable contributions that the Jewish residents made to the establishment and development of […]

Non-Profit Naples Cancer Advisors Adds Physician

 Non-Profit Naples Cancer Advisors Adds Physician Specializing in Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy to Consult Cancer Patients in Southwest Florida Naples Cancer Advisors, a community-based, non-profit organization that provides free consultative oncology services to local cancer patients and their families, announced that Dr. James H. Essell (Featured Photo) has joined the practice. With more than […]

FOSTERING SUCCESS RECEIVES $25,000 GRANT

FOSTERING SUCCESS RECEIVES $25,000 GRANT FROM THE WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Fostering Success is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Women’s Giving Circle of Southwest Florida. The grant will directly support the organization’s Academic Mentoring Program, a vital initiative in providing free tutoring and educational support to […]

APRIL IS PARKINSON’S AWARENESS MONTH

APRIL IS PARKINSON’S AWARENESS MONTH: EARLY SUPPORT HELPS PEOPLE LIVE WELL WITH PD IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to educate, empower, and encourage those impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD) to take action early and live well. With approximately 90,000 new diagnoses in the U.S. each year—including an estimated 7,000 individuals […]

WORTHINGTON COUNTRY CLUB FOUNDATION Makes Announcement

WORTHINGTON COUNTRY CLUB FOUNDATION NAMES PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AS INAUGURAL GRANTEE The Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida (PASWFL) is proud to announce it has been selected as a grantee of the Worthington Country Club Foundation in the Foundation’s inaugural year of giving. The Worthington Country Club Foundation has chosen PASWFL as a recipient […]