Clam Pass Country Park showcases vistas of a beautiful beach amid a scenic boardwalk traversing a vibrant and unique natural habitat. Birding enthusiasts often enjoy sightings of beautiful shore birds, pileated woodpeckers, and yellow-crowned night herons along the way. Learn about Southwest Florida shells and see other treasures such as shark teeth the Gulf may […]
As we step into Season 73 at The Naples Players, I do so with deep gratitude and a sense of optimism for what theatre can offer us right now. This season is centered on connection: how it is formed, tested, broken, and renewed. At a time when many of us are craving opportunities to come […]
Well, the City election is over and this will be the last time I will be writing anything about it. I will say that the voter turnout was a disgrace, and not one of my choices was elected. Was that because I’m over the hill and don’t know my city politics anymore? I don’t think […]
What’s Going on with the USPS? “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” Except, those rounds aren’t quite so swift anymore. The United States Postal Service is struggling – slower mail delivery, rising debts, a 9.5 billion net loss in the […]
When Joe and Tami Balavage founded Help A Diabetic Child (HADC), it wasn’t because they planned to start a non-profit. It was a spontaneous and caring action because their 16-year-old son Michael received a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis (T1D), and their family’s life changed overnight. Michael’s family quickly learned a reality that most never have […]
How Simple Moments of Play Shape a Child’s Future by Dr. Douglas Halbert, MD, FAAP, Healthcare Network When we think about raising healthy children, a few essentials quickly come to mind: nutritious meals, quality sleep, routine checkups, emotional support and plenty of physical activity. But there’s another critical ingredient in healthy development that often gets […]
Daniel Trejo-Garcia’s journey from a curious middle schooler to a professional field engineer serves as a powerful testament to the transformative impact of The Immokalee Foundation. Growing up in a household where he watched his father, a construction worker, fix everything by hand, Daniel developed an early passion for building. However, it was The Immokalee […]
by Jonathon Little, MBA Director of External Affairs The Collier Mosquito Control District offers free tours for residents and community engagement groups. Every tour is a little bit different, and they give a firsthand glimpse into a day in the life of mosquito control. Tours begin with an in-depth look at CMCD’s operations center. The […]
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a problem that is caused by the compression of the median nerve at the level of the wrist. It is often caused by repetitive motion of the wrist and forearm. Several causes can be given for this syndrome however many times this nerve can actually be compressed even above the […]
I am proud to announce that Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has become the first healthcare system in Florida to activate a new implantable therapy designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea, marking a significant milestone for patients who struggle with traditional treatments such as CPAP. Sleep apnea affects millions of Americans and is associated with serious […]