Southwest Florida Fight Just five months ago, our region experienced the wrath of Mother Nature. With a sweeping storm surge reaching over 16 feet, walloping wind gusts sustaining 155 mph, and widespread destruction, completely leveling mile after mile in our beloved community. Southwest Florida has been through a lot over these past few months. We […]
It’s hard for me to imagine that Spring is right around the corner and of course I don’t want to be remiss as I can’t write about the NFL anymore this year. My Buffalo Bills got crushed by the Cincinnati Bengals and then the Bengals lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. My wife Chris’s phone […]
We are running my column from March 2016 about the Naples Brand. Naples seven years ago, what was important then? Have we changed? Problems cited now were not mentioned then. Let’s talk about our favorite subject, NAPLES. We refer so often to the “Naples Brand,” but what exactly is our brand and uniqueness? It may […]
SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA’S LIVING WELL WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE: EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM 2023 Nationally Recognized Leaders in the Fields of Parkinson’s Research and Treatment Dr. Ihtsham ul Haq, MD, FAAN with the University of Miami, and Dr. Bhavana Patel, OD, MS with the University of Florida will Speak at the Symposium […]
The hills are alive! Or, they will be from March 1 – April 2 at The Naples Players. The beloved final collaboration of Rodgers and Hammerstein, The Sound of Music, will finish out the 2022-2023 season at TNP, and will be the final production before the building is renovated. Destined to become the world’s most […]
This brings total NWWF online auction proceeds to almost$3.5 million since inception in 2015 in support of the mission of the Naples Children & Education Foundation The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), announced that its ninth annual online auction was another success, bringing in just over […]
Company Has Raised More Than $500 Million for Non-Profit Organizations Scott Robertson Auctioneers announced that it has rebranded to Champion Fundraising Auctions (CFA). The company has helped not-for-profit organizations, schools, and charities nationwide raise more than $500 million over the past 29 years. The new name reflects the company’s mission to be a champion for […]
The NCH Healthcare System is proud to announce a $20 million naming gift from the Rooney Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of the former U.S. Representative for Florida’s 19th congressional district and his wife, Francis and Kathleen Rooney. In recognition of increasing their $8 million pledge announced last July, the entire cardiac program across […]
2023 NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL LIVE AUCTION SETS NEW RECORD OF NEARLY $26 MILLION FOR AT-RISK AND UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY Highlights include two “Million Dollar” experiences for 40 lucky couples each at Butcher Private and The Club Room at Campiello; a once-in-a-lifetime Paris journey with Château Mouton Rothschild; and a 2023 Bentley Bentayga […]
Spouse of Prime Minister of Belize Tours NCH Pediatric Unit During her Visit to the U.S.A. February 2, 2023 Yesterday, Her Excellency (H.E.) Rossana Briceno, Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children and spouse of the current Prime Minister of the nation of Belize, paid a visit to the NCH pediatric unit and […]