The NAACP of Collier County recently surprised Sheriff Kevin Rambosk with a Humanitarian Award during the organization’s 37th Annual Freedom Fund Gala at the Naples Grande Beach Resort. “Sheriff Rambosk has made a commitment to the betterment of everyone in our community,” said NAACP of Collier County President Vincent Keeys when he presented the award. […]
by Lila Zuck, Naples Historical Society Historian In 1961, Edward P. Schoenthaler and his wife Agnes purchased the Old Cove restaurant and lounge, the land just north of the Old Cove, the apartment units in the rear of the restaurant and the land beneath them, and the adjoining 5.25 acres of property on Naples Bay […]
by Noemi Y. Perez Four times each week throughout the school year, after the bell rings to signal the end of regular classes, more than 650 elementary school students throughout Immokalee gather with teachers and tutors for one of their favorite activities: reading books. Students in The Immokalee Foundation’s Immokalee Readers program range from kindergarten […]
I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts.” Abraham Lincoln No truer words were spoken than those by one of our greatest presidents Abraham Lincoln. As I write this column, I look back over the last […]
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” For Immokalee native, Vanessa Billie, her dreams are beauty. Vanessa is a proud Seminole and Mexican woman whose makeup and beauty line, Billiee Beauty, has been featured in national publications such as the Huffington Post and been used on models walking the runways for well-known indigenous designers, […]
by Deanna Deppen, Executive Director Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center Shy Wolf Sanctuary has rescued and provided sanctuary to 1,260 captive-bred exotic animals ranging from wolfdogs to gopher tortoises, foxes, and more. While rescue is a significant part of the organization’s mission, so is education. Founder Nancy Smith felt so strongly about education and conservation that she chose […]
Every day I see more and more people out enjoying Naples on the back of their bikes. Most cyclists know to stay aware of the traffic laws wherever they are riding, and to always stay alert. But the most important safety tip is to be visible. Visibility is key to avoiding a collision. Here are […]
Now that you have been isolated from your hairstylist thanks to COVID-19, it’s time to talk about repairing and handling your hair at home. First, replace lost moisture. Look for shampoos and conditioners that contain rich moisture such as Vitamin E and moisture rich lipids. If conditioners weigh your hair down then treat only the […]
I am writing this article during some very trying times for our families, our communities, our country and our world. During this time, I find myself reflecting on days of old. I refer to the relatively innocent times that I was fortunate enough to grow up in. My reflections are the result of having plenty […]
Journalist Jeff Lytle interviews CEO Scott Burgess on the David Lawrence Center’s 50th anniversary. BURGESS: It has been an honor and privilege to serve as a pillar of hope, health and wellness for the last 50 years and David Lawrence Center looks forward to helping our community thrive for the next 50 and beyond! We […]