The latest U.S. Census reports that only 27% of workers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) careers are women, but at Collier Mosquito Control District (CMCD), 100% of the agency’s science department is staffed by women, including two with advanced degrees. For our area’s mosquitoes, they present a real buzz kill. From identifying mosquito species […]
When was the last time you grinned non-stop for an hour? Hard to remember, right? I did when I heard the Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland Band for the first time. Tapped my feet and grinned nonstop. I wasn’t alone. The audience at the Norris Center, a sea of bobbing white hair, applauded every break and obviously […]
As we are saying farewell to the year which brought us the Covid pandemic, here are some practical “on the go” ways to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy this winter: Grate a little ginger on your meal Ginger is packed with compounds which trigger a 30% increase in germ-killing T-cells, plus cuts two […]
In my recent conversations with clients, there was one topic that seemed to be at the forefront of everyone’s mind —inflation. While there are overt signs that inflation is here, the question remains if it will stay. Earlier this year, the Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell insisted that inflation is merely transitory due to the […]
In the spring of 2017, and grieving the recent death of my son, I received a welcome phone call: “Hello dear heart, this is Carlynn ‘Polly’ Crews. I am the oldest Gold Star Mother in the state of Florida…” Little did I know how that phone call would change my life. Polly shared about receiving […]
Snowbirds flocking to South Florida soon are fleeing from wintry winds and ultimately snow flurries. Those of us who reside here in the Naples area full time can only chuckle at these woes besetting northern folks. Winter season is coming here too—but for Floridians, it means an occasional jacket and closed toes shoes. We’re spoiled. Still, […]
Dear Artsperts, My grandkids are in town for winter break, and I would like to take them to see some art while they are here. They are in elementary school and preschool. Do you have any suggestions on where they could experience some art that’s age appropriate for them? Sincerely, Art Seeking Gigi Dear Gigi, […]
The mission of the Leadership Collier Foundation (LCF) of the Greater Naples Chamber is to activate the potential of leaders to build a stronger Collier County. The LCF builds a broad-based network of community leaders who enhance their leadership abilities and skills through continuing education, shared perspectives, and community involvement to enable them to work […]
Over 2,000 Christmases have occurred since the birth of Jesus Christ, but few saw the future of humanity hanging so precariously in the balance as did the Christmas of 1941. That Christmas came only weeks after the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th. By December 24th, there was little guarantee that the Allied […]
Have you ever thought about having a conversation with your teen self and one of her friends? I was researching quotes from my grandfather, Cory Osceola, and came upon an article about my friend, Lucy Bowers and I. Written in August of 1986, I was 18 and Lucy was 17. The headline was, “Young Seminoles […]