Entries by LifeInNaples

Renovations Complete!

I am excited to announce that the renovations have been completed for the NCH Baker Downtown Hospital Emergency Department. This expansion project was generously funded through the support of local philanthropists. Thank you to the following donors who helped support this project by providing lead gifts, Homer and Pat Scoville, Sandra and Alan Gerry, Donald […]

Q&A with Mr. Ritz-Carlton at FGCU, Part 1

The Naples impact on Florida Gulf Coast University’s School of Business keeps growing. It is named for the Lutgert family that developed Park Shore, Naples High School alumnus Chris Westley is its dean and the executive who helped build and manage both Ritz-Carlton resorts in Naples is blending the hospitality administration program at FloridaGulf Coast […]

Put to “The Test” in Budapest

I am a Travel Advisor and I have a confession to make. Travel is not easy these days. There are hoops to jump through, formsto fill out, apps to upload, and vaccinations and Covid tests required. But travel is worth it. Worth the pain for the gain. Worth the risk for the reward. The airport […]

Prioritize Mental Wellness by Scott Burgess, President and CEO of DLC for Behavioral Health

Amid the stress, isolation, uncertainty, and grief that many have experienced during the pandemic, healthcare and social service agencies across the country have seen a dramatic and alarming rise in mental health and substance use concerns – especially among our youth. In early 2021, United States emergency department visits for suspected suicide attempts soared by […]

Truer words never spoken: the world needs more love, not less by Karen Coney Coplin

Valentine’s Day, coming right up! It’s a special day to offer love and affection. And, it’s a gentle reminder that every day offers endless opportunities to share loving feelings and to embrace a giving and positive mindset. Helen Keller observed that loving kindness was an “inside job”: “The best and most beautiful things in the […]

Let’s TALK BEACHES by Dave Trecker

How important is our shoreline? Our beaches and estuaries? Our boating and fishing? Collier County Commissioner Andy Solis says, “Our coastline is one of Collier County’s most valuable resources. It’s an integral part of our economy.” Outsiders agree. Last year, WalletHub ranked Naples as America’s number one beach town, beating out contenders from as far […]

The Perfect Time of Year to Get Outside , Explore and Enjoy Nature at Rookery Bay Research Reserve

There is no better time of the year than February to experience all Rookery Bay Research Reserve has to offer! The weather is dry, the temperature is perfect and the activities at the Reserve are endless. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Naples, Rookery Bay Research Reserve encompasses 40% of Collier County’s most beautiful, naturally […]

February short on days Long on events by Claudia Polzin, Independent Consultant

Naples Players begins the month with their presentation of The Cake which opens on February 2 and runs through February 27. This is a dramatic comedy with adult themes. North Carolina baker, Della finds herself with a moral dilemma. Does she bake the wedding cake for her deceased best friend’s daughter or does she follow […]