I was born and raised in Atlanta, Ga. In 1934. My dad was Editor/Publisher of the Southeastern Drug Journal, a trade magazine for the drugstore business. He passed while I was in high school, so I wound up entering Georgia Tech in Atlanta in the school of Industrial Management. I also obtained a scholarship in […]
In July 2018, two men discovered the body of a deceased hiker along a remote trail in Big Cypress National Preserve. Since then, detectives with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office have been working to identify the man known only by his trail name: Mostly Harmless. Now, as the two-year anniversary of the case approaches, detectives […]
Couples can have very diverse interests as well as personalities. Their business and personal life has a distinct separation, others merge and blend seamlessly. Alex and Marina are 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 […]
Loss is all around us. Grief has become especially prominent over the past few months with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. You may be missing your old routine or longing to see family members after plans were put on hold. We are all finding ways to manage the grief we are experiencing right now. The children and […]
The Naples Players (TNP) announce a live-streaming, multi-act concert event entitled Broadway Live from Blackburn Hall set for Saturday, July 18 from 7-8:30 p.m. (EST). The event features several musical numbers from both classic and modern Broadway shows performed live on-stage at The Naples Players iconic 5th Avenue South location. The concert is free to watch online […]
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 […]
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 […]
New three-night Club Level package bundles European-style getaway in Naples, Florida For most, a trip abroad is out of the picture for now, but the Inn on Fifth & Club Level Suites is inviting travelers to enjoy a European-style summer vacation in the heart of Naples – Florida, not Italy. The new Inn-ternational Getaway package […]
In May, a 32-year-old man in West Palm Beach who was overcoming a decade-long battle with opioid and substance abuse died of an apparent overdose. As a nurse working with COVID-19 patients, he could no longer attend his recovery meetings in person, and the impact of the virus and isolation took its toll. Mental health […]
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 […]