Happy New Year 2023 is a special year for my wife Chris and myself. Although we moved to Naples within months of each other, we each had been previously married. The year was 1973, which makes 2023 fifty years for each of us living in Naples, Florida. In my 50 years I have always been […]
The Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF) has unveiled its lineup of Featured Sommeliers headlining the 2023 Festival. With the theme “In Perfect Harmony,” the NWWF returns to The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples on February 3-5, 2023, showcasing the finest wines, exquisite cuisine and amazing auction lots benefitting local children. These featured Sommeliers will share their […]
“Be present in all things and thankful for all things” – Maya Angelou If you want to brighten your spirits, consider these suggested day brighteners, one for each day of the first month of the new year: 31—For so many displaced by Hurricane Ian, “home” is a fluid concept. Home is where your heart is […]
Healthcare Network can make a difference beyond the walls of our health centers. by Jaime Ulmer, President and CEO of Healthcare Network Since 1977, Healthcare Network has fought to eliminate social disparities in Collier County. This work became more important than ever when the community was faced with the COVID-19 pandemic. As the existing disparities […]
Feeling Safe Is A Basic Human Need. by Noemi Y. Perez, President and CEO Though I have heard the saying “safety in numbers” many times, I have recently begun to appreciate its meaning on a deeper level. After all, feeling safe is a basic human need. For most in Southwest Florida, safety is a given: […]
Today over 45,000 Collier County workers can no longer afford to live here. And as rental costs continue to rise, they will soon be priced out of the Lee County/Fort Myers markets. As if things weren’t bad enough, Hurricane Ian painfully reduced housing availability. If you doubt this, you just need to drive north on […]
There are two types of silicones used in haircare products: water soluble silicones and nonwater-soluble silicones. They are neither the same cost nor can they be treated the same. Silicones work by covering hair with a thin coating to make hair less porous, lubricating the hair surface. They are a good conditioning source. Non-water-soluble silicones […]
All year long we get questioned as to what’s new in kitchen design this year and it’s a great question because trends are just that…trends. My answer to what’s new in kitchen design may be a bit biased as it is based on the experiences we have while putting together designs for people for their […]
Substance use and mental health disorders can make daily activities difficult and impair a person’s ability to work, interact with family, and fulfill other major life functions. These challenges are among the top conditions that cause disability in the United States. Creating opportunities for awareness and public education about behavioral health challenges can help support […]
by Jeff Lytle A Naples native with international ballet dancing and management experience is the new executive director at the United Arts Council, which promotes, coordinates and plans ahead for culture in Collier County. Elysia Dawn brings degrees from Columbia University in arts, business and management. She danced and worked there as well as with […]