Entries by LifeInNaples

Ready when you need them…Golisano Children’s Hospital of SW Florida

Cancer. We know it’s an ugly word as adults. Now imagine it’s your grandchild or your child. Every day in America 43 children are diagnosed with cancer. The average age is just 6 years old. This number isn’t just something that’s national or a fancy statistic. It’s real. It’s happening 40  miles away from Naples at Golisano […]

For the Love of Art

The door opened but I couldn’t go through.  I stepped back to take in the art gallery before me.  Fine Art  collectors abound in our community and this private collection was nothing short of eye candy. I was warmly welcomed into The Arlington home of  Charles Marshall and Richard Tooke. They provided an enthusiastic tour […]

Healthcare Network hires Julie Pedretti as director of COVID-19 community relations

Pedretti will oversee grant activities that support increased COVID-19 testing and education throughout Collier County Julie Pedretti, APR, FACHE, has joined Healthcare Network as the new COVID-19 community relations director. The position is funded by a federal grant awarded to the organization by Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA).  Pedretti  will be responsible for directing grant activities that […]

Project HELP on HOW TO DEAL WITH DEPRESSION DURING COVID-19

Project HELP has been providing free and confidential services to victims of rape, violence, crime and sudden traumatic loss of a loved one for over 34 years. We serve all crime victims of Collier County with crisis counseling, therapy, civil and criminal advocacy, support groups and a 24/7 Crisis and Sexual Assault HELPline (239) 262-7227/(800)329-7227. During these trying […]

Valerie’s House a Place to Heal

Although the world around us is changing every day, the vision of local nonprofit, Valerie’s House, remains the same: no child will grieve alone. After losing her mother, Valerie, when she was only 10 years old, Valerie’s House Founder and CEO, Angela Melvin, was determined to establish a place in Southwest Florida where children could come together […]

Bruce Buchanan A candidate for Seat 4, Collier Mosquito Control District

I am a Veteran having served in the 32nd Army Air Defense Command, stationed at the United States Air Force headquarters in Europe. Upon leaving the Service I embarked upon a 28 year career in radio/broadcasting. This took me throughout America in the roles of program director, operations manager, consultant and youngest TV news anchor/news director. […]