Help A Diabetic Child to Benefit from Veronica Beard “Shopping for a Cause”; Proceeds to Support Diabetes Supplies for Children in Need Help a Diabetic Child (HADC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting underserved, uninsured and underinsured children and young adults who live with diabetes and struggle financially, will partner with Veronica Beard at […]
YOUR VALENTINE’S MORNING WALK CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF SOMEONE WITH PD JOIN THE PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATION SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. FOR ITS STEP UP “WITH LOVE” FOR PARKINSON’S WALK AT NORTH COLLIER PARK IN NAPLES Join the Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida (PASWFL) for its Annual Step Up for […]
Boys & Girls Club of Collier County Raises $600,000 at Great Futures Gala, Honors Jaden as 2026 Youth of the Year The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County (BGCCC) celebrated an extraordinary evening of impact and generosity at its Great Futures Gala, held Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Grey Oaks Country Club. The event […]
2026 NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL LIVE AUCTION RAISES OVER $30 MILLION BENEFITTING VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY Highlights include a “Million Dollar Night of Country” with a private dinner and concert with Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Thomas Rhett; a 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante convertible paired with a VIP driving experience in Miami; seven nights of lakeside […]
The Naples Players has announced its 73rd season, a thoughtfully curated lineup built around the theme celebrating stories that unite us. Sponsored by Porsche Naples, Season 73 spans large-scale musicals, intimate plays, classic works, new productions, and student performances, reflecting the organization’s continued commitment to building community through exceptional access to the power of theatre. […]
WHAT: A Step Forward, Overcoming Obstacles – Lunch with guest speaker, Johnny “Joey” Jones WHERE: LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, Naples, 9891 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL 34108 WHEN: Friday, March 20, 2026; 11:30 am WHO: Presented by and benefiting the Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida COST: Individual Registration: $350 (Includes a delicious three-course meal, […]
As one of Naples most collected artists, my journey with Phil Fisher was 45 years of being an artist living with an artist. In our business, he was the one who painted and filled the walls with his amazing watercolors and oils that reflected the happiness he felt, while I created Batik paintings, clay work […]
Season is in full swing in Naples. One sure sign of that is the full schedule of concerts in Cambier Park. So decide to enjoy a concert and then dinner at one of the many restaurants located on 5th and 3rd; or dinner and then a concert at 7 p.m. So, choose to make it […]
Where Are We Now? Reflections from the Past Year Will government Local, State, Federal work together for the good of their constituents or will they continue to fight amongst themselves? Sadly, we’ve seen no change. Will the Naples Pier ever be whole again? A ribbon cutting was held on January 5. It will take almost 3 […]
by Tim L. Tetzlaff, Director of Conservation, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens You’ve seen it happen. You’ve done it yourself. A moment that has to be remembered. Everyone clusters together. Children are lifted onto shoulders and others maneuvered in front of the lens. A stranger is enlisted to help to get everyone in the photo. […]