Throughout history, real or imagined, horses have enjoyed a special place —some had wings, eight legs and seven heads. They have been lionized as war heroes and rewarded with niches in mythology for pulling the sun across the sky. Pegasus earned a constellation for serving Zeus. Now they provide something more down to earth—soothing, character-building […]
HISTORIC NAPLES YACHT CLUB ACHIEVES PLATINUM CLUB® OF THE WORLD STATUS RANKING IT AMONG TOP PRIVATE CLUBS GLOBALLY Naples Yacht Club, the first and oldest private club in Naples, has once again achieved status as a Platinum Club® of the World. This ranking of worldwide clubs by The Club Leaders Forum Advisory Board is an […]
For more than 50 years, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), otherwise known as Community Health Centers, have focused on health equity and social justice in health care—caring for those who disproportionately suffer from chronic diseases and poorer health outcomes regardless of their income or insurance status. Providing high-quality health care to the Collier County community […]
It’s hard to imagine 5th Avenue South without all the glamorous bars, restaurants, boutiques, and 365 days of glitzy Christmas lights. It’s also hard to think back to The Naples Players (TNP)before their state of the art Sugden Theatre was built. Yet, most long term residents can tell you both had humble beginnings! by Lauren […]
WELCOME BACK! While many of us call Naples our home year round, several of our closest friends have made this beautiful city their 2nd or even 3rd home. We love them all and this is the season when these exotic creatures called snowbirds flock back to our idyllic shores. Absence does make the heart grow fonder […]
NCH Healthcare System Once Again Named One of America’s 100 Best for Cardiac Care and Six Other Specialties by Healthgrades NCH is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care for the eighth year in a row, as well as being recognized in six other specialties, according to new research released by Healthgrades. Healthgrades […]
Functional fitness is training your body to perform to the best of its ability for each day. This includes normal activities of daily living inclusive of the most basic activity to sporting activities and even to breathing itself. This functional training is vital and should be incorporated into an exercise regime. Many times, one does […]
The Judith and Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center (Sim Center) is revolutionizing medical training and practice for NCH Healthcare System staff members, with state-of-the-art educational equipment that is highly realistic to the work environment; ultimately improving patient outcomes and experiences. I am excited to announce that The Judith and Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center has […]
by Dawn Montecalvo Hollywood celebrates rags to riches stories in which the lead character defies the odds to achieve his or her dreams. In every script, there is that one individual — often a family member, teacher, neighbor or coach — who offers inspiration, guidance and motivation. For Miguel Lopez, an 18-year-old, that individual was […]
Like so many other non-profits that citizens depend on, food provider Empty Bowls hit a wall when the pandemic hit. People working shoulder-to-shoulder is the hallmark of the crusade, launched locally in 2007 and now extending around the world — but COVID stopped that Empty Bowls was forced to pivot — and did so in […]