I had been saving string for weeks for a story about civic collaborations past and present. While working as a daily journalist until retiring in 2014, I would scout opportunities to congratulate government, community and business leaders for working together for the public’s benefit. It has been my experience that collaborations stretch limited budgets, avoid […]
In the world of rodeos, there is one person who can freeze eight seconds in time for eternity, the cowboy. Ansel Adams once said, “A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words.” A photo has a life of its own. The rodeo has many levels of action, starting with […]
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade will return to the streets of Manhattan at 9 a.m. Thursday, November 25. Marching bands that were unable to perform live during 2020 will make their appearance this year. Santa Claus, riding in the last parade float, will arrive in a brand new sleigh. What does this parade have to […]
by Robin F. DeMattia, Friends of Rookery Bay Most of the time, Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s 110,000 acres are meant to be enjoyed by boaters, kayakers, eco-tour operators, birders, photographers and anyone wanting to explore these wide open spaces. But one of the main reasons the land and waters from Keewaydin Island through the Western […]
by Jessica Liria, Children’s Outreach Specialist David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health Suicide is a permanent solution to temporary problems. Sadly, suicide is stigmatized and often a taboo topic. In order to prevent suicide, we need to shift public perception, spread hope and share resources. Mental health concerns are common and on the rise. Ninety […]
A big win for local Veterans is the purchase of the Bravo House! WWCC purchased this home (their first fully owned residence) in July 2021, which was made possible by a significant donation of $275,500 from the Community Foundation of Collier County (CFCC) and a secondary donation of $20,000 from the J. Aron Foundation. The balance […]
What began with a small group of golf members at Club Pelican Bay in 1991 has now grown into a vital scholarship resource for Collier County students seeking a college education. The Founders Fund, Inc. was named in honor of the founding golf members of Club Pelican Bay in 1991 and Club member Robert […]
HISTORIC NAPLES YACHT CLUB ACHIEVES PLATINUM CLUB® OF THE WORLD STATUS RANKING IT AMONG TOP PRIVATE CLUBS GLOBALLY Naples Yacht Club, the first and oldest private club in Naples, has once again achieved status as a Platinum Club® of the World. This ranking of worldwide clubs by The Club Leaders Forum Advisory Board is an […]
Art. It’s all around us and in everything we do. Collier County chose the month of November to celebrate the Arts and kick off the season with a focus on the arts. During this month there are numerous happenings around Naples which can be found on the Calendar of Events through the United Arts Council […]
A staple of the Naples community, a stalwart supporter of the local veteran community and the driving force behind the Freedom Memorial Jerry Sanford, like many Southwest Florida residents, lived a full life before he arrived here. His amazing story is delicately detailed in the recent release of his book, It Started With a Helmet. […]