Naples Children & Education Foundation Appoints New Development & Volunteer Coordinator The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, announced the appointment of Laura Collett as its Development & Volunteer Coordinator. In this role, Collett will assist NCEF’s Chief Development Officer in enhancing the non-profit organization’s philanthropy in the […]
Naples Zoo is excited to bring back the popular BRICKLIVE exhibition this season in a whole new way. BRICKLIVE Supersized Creatures debuts November 20,2021 and will stay at Naples Zoo through Easter 2022. Supersized Creatures features more than 30 giant models of unique species built with toy bricks. The exhibit is included in regular zoo […]
West Nile virus once again appeared in Collier County this year as scientists steadily found infected mosquitoes in Collier Mosquito Control District’s traps. In fact, the Florida Department of Health issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory in the county because of the widespread presence. Protecting public health is the keystone of the District’s mission, and it […]
by Luca Hickman When many entrepreneurs think of trade secrets, they think of high-tech companies or large manufacturers. But all businesses – even the most “simple” – have trade secrets. At the very least, all businesses have customer lists, vendor lists, profitability/pricing information, etc. – with many businesses having much more. “The best way to […]
Every Thanksgiving, we pause to count our blessings and express appreciation for those who positively impact our lives. But why limit our thanks to one time each year? Guadalupe Center is extremely fortunate to have passionate supporters, volunteers and team members who devote their time, talents and treasure to help fulfill our mission of breaking […]
What an interesting year we have spent – learning how to live without live performances and familiar social events. But with tenacity we have survived and are looking forward to returning to some semblance of what we used to consider normal. The arts are getting ready for us and offering opportunities in venues that you […]
Erna Milien, attorney-at-law, sat at her desk in her brand new office, looking with satisfaction at her name on the door. She could not help thinking about how her life had changed over the past fifteen years. Thanks to help from the Shelter for Abused Women & Children in 2005 and then six years of […]
Celebrating Native Naples Welcome to November! It is officially Native American Heritage Month. Folks who are new to Naples may not know that they are living on native lands and among the Seminole and Miccosukee people. If not for any other reason than it being November, now is the time to learn about Florida’s native […]
Again this year I was honored to be chosen to be on Congressman Byron Donalds’ Military Academy Nomination Selection Committee. We interviewed 19 candidates who were applying for admission to the following academies: • UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT • UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY IN COLORADO SPRINGS • UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY […]
by Noemi Y. Perez We are usually asking this question of our children early on in life: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The answers can vary from firefighter, teacher or doctor to more star-studded dreams, such as becoming an actor or actress. Some know exactly what they want to be […]