by Congressman Francis Rooney and Congressman Matt Gaetz In 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill brought disaster to Florida. Our economy suffered gravely even though we had very little impact from the spill. The fragile nature of a tourism-based economy is reflected in the impact of Deepwater Horizon. Even the most remote threat or potential threat can radically undermine tourism. This […]
The crime rate in Collier County in 2019 was the lowest since tracking began in 1971, Sheriff Kevin Rambosk has announced. The crime rate of 1,402.9 represents the number of offenses reported per 100,000 people. Collier County’s population increased from 329,909 in 2018 to 338,436 in 2019. The numbers mean that Collier County remains the safest metropolitan county in Florida, according […]
As the impacts of the pandemic were just starting to be realized in March and April, NAMI Collier County was able to find encouraging success securing housing for homeless members with mental health issues. Using an Emergency Solutions Grant from Collier County, which is funded by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, we were able to find housing for three people in […]
Today is July 5, 2020 and as I write my new column for Life in Naples titled “Naples Potpourri” I am excited to still be a member of this elite group of journalists. I am far from being a journalist in the professional way, I just have a good time writing about Naples where I have resided for the […]
Dear Readers, In January and February of this year the average age for cases of COVID-19 were 68-70 years old plus. The average age has as of this writing dropped to 36-38 years old. The majority of the people testing positive are much younger and are showing no symptoms. This asymptomatic population can still readily transmit the virus and are the principal cause of infection. […]
by Collier County Medical Society Many community residents think of the emergency room as the “front line” of the pandemic. However, during a global pandemic, there are multiple front lines. Our physicians have answered the call of duty in many ways. With precaution measures heightened, all nurses and medical assistants are on the front lines. […]
The mission of the Naples Woman’s Club is to enhance the lives of others through philanthropic activities and volunteer service. We meet monthly October through April of each year. In addition to our philanthropic and volunteer programs, we foster and encourage strong bonds of friendship within our Naples Woman’s Club membership, The Naples Woman’s Club […]
By DLC Children’s Outreach Specialist Jessica Liria Sadness, anger, anxiety—these are normal human emotions that everyone feels. So why do some of us have a harder time managing them than others? While the answer is not an easy one, considering the variety of internal and external factors that affect each one of us, it is […]
NAPLES SENIOR CENTER AWARDED COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY GRANT TO SUPPORT CORE PROGRAMMING Naples Senior Center, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for seniors, has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Collier County. These funds will help the organization continue to meet the increasing demand for emotional support and outreach to […]
Anita and Erick are another one of those “blended” couples who are partners in life as well as business. During a recent question and answer interview they provided background information and insight into their success. Anita and Erick have mastered the art and science of working and living together. Names […]