Entries by LifeInNaples

The Immokalee Foundation: Adulting 101

by Noemi Y. Perez Dorm life. Financial concerns. Time management. Postsecondary students face a number of obstacles on their road to higher learning. All too often, the sechallenges can derail even the most promising college or technical school plans. The numbers speak volumes: In Florida, only 40% of students in the state college system will […]

Education: THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING

By Dawn Montecalvo There are gifts that almost certainly will create a magical Christmas morning for a child. A new smartphone. A train set. A bicycle. Every gift-giver wants to see that euphoric state of joy and happiness last forever, but technology evolves, interests change and children grow. For generations, people have been searching for […]

Putting an End to the Neighborhood Drive of Shame

One in four Americans can’t fit their car in their garage because their piles of clutter and boxes of precious family memories take up all the floor space. Moms are constantly debating if throwing out their children’s preschool artwork to make room for their new Lamborghini makes them a terrible person or not. Meanwhile, Dads […]

Roads to Progress: Milestones in History

Since 1979 I’ve seen plenty of change and progress in Naples and the rest of Southwest Florida. Back then, “Naples” meant the area within the city limits and it dominated Collier County. Now the Naples brand is attached to development as far north as Mediterra and the city is dwarfed by all that. The common […]

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Solas Wealth delivers creative and effective solutions to the important financial decisions you face. Our clients have complex finances, and they deserve a close, personal relationship with their wealth advisor. You are not a number to us. You are unique with a distinct set of challenges. We love getting to know the people we work […]

WELLNESS through the arts

by Lauren Speirs Jordann Poteet’s path to becoming an occupational therapistis one that The Naples Players (TNP) is proud to be a part of. Initially, Jordann arrived at TNP to volunteer backstage. In high school, she participated in theatre and volleyball and decided she wanted to pursue stage management after being the Assistant Stage Manager […]

Naples Winter Wine Festival 2022 A Sneak Peak

Imagine traveling between exotic destinations in Croatia on your very own motor yacht, fly fishing and golfing at amazing locations in New Zealand or enjoying rare fine wines from some of the world’s most renowned vintners. These incredible  experiences and more will be among the many spectacular offerings auctioned off at the 2022 Naples Winter […]