Entries by LifeInNaples

Home Rule local voices making local choices…a message from your publisher

Under Florida’s Constitution, municipalities are corporations vested with broad governmental and proprietary powers. Each city has a charter pointing out its scope of services and detailing its elections. The details of this are found in policies, administrative codes and ordinances. Florida since 1968 has recognized the need for cities to have home rule powers. This […]

Protecting the Pollinators

Employees working to meet the mission of the Collier Mosquito Control District are acutely aware of the vital role pollinating insects play in an ecologically healthy community. In order to maximize mosquito control and exert minimal negative impact on pollinators and beneficial insects, the District adheres to the industry’s best practices when applying mosquito control […]

Naples Winter Wine Festival Online Auction Returns for 8th Consecutive Year

Naples Winter Wine Festival Online Auction Returns for 8th Consecutive Year, Featuring a Vast Array of Incredible Experiences in Food, Wine and Travel The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF),is pleased to announce that its popular online auction will once again return for this year, allowing supporters […]

WELCOME “OH SNAP MEDIA” TO NAPLES’ HISTORIC MAIN STREET

FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WELCOMES OH SNAP MEDIA TO NAPLES’ HISTORIC MAIN STREET  The Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) today announced the opening of Oh Snap Media, a locally owned and operated photography and digital marketing firm, building upon the diverse lineup of professional services firms which are choosing to base […]

OPERA MEETS BROADWAY

Touring concerts featuring the best of Opera & Broadway Exciting New York City Opera artist Glenn Seven Allen, returns for this energetic evening of hit songs from great Operas and classic Broadway shows like “My Fair Lady”, La traviata, The Mikado, and more. Allen has received critical acclaim on theater, opera, and concert stages throughout […]

Critical Tools for Postsecondary Education Success

by Noemi Y. Perez From ensuring literacy for elementary-aged students in our Immokalee Readers program to supporting our graduates in their postsecondary programs, The Immokalee Foundation works hard to ensure our students have the tools they need to be successful. Regardless of his or her financial situation, our goal is to provide each student the […]

Tips To Keep Your Mind Sharp, Strong As You Age

Have you ever struggled to remember someone’s name, forgotten where you parked the car or misplaced your glasses or house keys? Those incidents can be classified as minor “memory glitches,” moments of temporary forgetfulness or confusion associated with aging. While occasional forgetfulness is normal, it can be frustrating, embarrassing and concerning. As you age, changes […]

The Giant Armadillo Conservation Program Receives Top Honor from AZA

The Giant Armadillo Conservation Program (GACP), a collaboration between Naples Zoo, Houston Zoo, and SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, recently received the William G. Conway International Conservation Award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The award recognizes exceptional efforts by AZA Institutions, Related Facilities or Conservation Partner members toward habitat preservation, species restoration, and […]

Silicones vs Silicones

There are two types of silicones used in hair care products: water-soluble silicones and non-water-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 […]