The banner over a front door at the Greater Naples YMCA on Pine Ridge Road grabs your attention. “Naples Performing Arts Center” in big letters and the smaller “Drama, Music, Dance” underneath are not what you expect to see at avenue known for swimming, basketball, fitness, early childhood learning and tennis. Look closely and you learn […]
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center is home to many different animals. These individuals serve as ambassadors for their species as they help educate diverse audiences on the importance of Southwest Florida’s water, land, and wildlife for future generations. Horatio, our ambassador red-tailed hawk, has been with the Conservancy since 2004 after he fell […]
I grew up in Dublin as the daughter of a famous TV and radio personality, Mike Murphy. At the age of 4, my grandfather asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, and I said “an artist”. From an early age I was always doodling and sketching. At the age of 16, […]
by Lauren Speirs You might recognize Alyssa Haney as one of Gulfshore Business’ “40 under 40,” or maybe as The Greater Naples Chamber “Young Professional of the Year.” A successful marketing specialist for First Florida Integrity Bank, Alyssa is also a board member for The Naples Players (TNP), President of the United Arts Council board […]
As the advent of warmer weather is upon us, so opens up the increase in residential and commercial burglary. We often do things that make it quite easy for the burglar/thief to invite themselves in. For example, leaving windows, French doors, balconies, boating doors and/or hatches open for fresh air and forgetting we have opened […]
Taking a Holistic Approach to Eye Cancer Care and Research For J. William Harbour, M.D., and Zelia M. Correa, M.D.,Ph.D., finding new therapies for dangerous eye cancers is truly a labor of love. The husband and wife team take a coordinated approach to treating adult and pediatric patients in Bascom Palmer’s Ocular Oncology Service, while […]
Jim Bloom likes to wonder about the background or story of each piece of wood that he fashions into a one-of-a-kind piece table, chair, headboard or cross. That comes instinctively for someone trained as a detective. But highly intricate, delicate “live edge” woodworking – named for preserving the shape of wood from the outer, live […]
Community and collaboration are always at the forefront at NCH. With this in mind, I am excited to announce that the NCH Healthcare System was recognized by The Florida Gulf Coast to Heartland Chapter of the American Red Cross with the Partnership Award. This award was given to our organization in recognition for supporting the […]
VILLAGE SCHOOL OF NAPLES NAMES NEW ATHLETIC DIRECTOR; JOHN EGAN WILL OVERSEE FUTURE GROWTH OF SPORTS PROGRAMS The Village School of Naples, an independent school serving students in Preschool through 12th grade, today announced that it has appointed John Egan as its new Athletic Director. In this role, Egan will focus on building the Knights […]
A visit to Naples offers many ways to have fun in the Florida sun. There’s the outdoor dining, beautiful beaches and even the opportunity to experience a more natural version of Florida, one that is protected and conserved for generations to enjoy. This special, undisturbed place is called Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, located […]