by Dave Trecker Altruism is not uncommon in Collier County, where moneyed organizations support many causes and philanthropists are thick underfoot. However, not all charitable groups have big budgets and well heeled backers. Some rely almost entirely on volunteers who really believe, who feel the mission is worth the sweat and tears, no salary required. The Collier Resource Center is […]
by Katie Ferron, Conservancy of Southwest Florida There’s one thing we have been reminded of in the past several months: Nature is good for you. A growing body of research is finding that exposure to natural environments is not just good for your health, but vital to your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. “The benefits of relinquishing ourselves to these […]
Diamond lovers are an enthusiastic bunch. Now more than any other time in history, diamond collectors can indulge in an ever-expanding smorgasbord of varieties. There are fancy color diamonds in a rainbow of exciting hues. Don’t forget those treated diamonds, and even lab diamonds. Then there are diamonds in the rough–stones in their original crystal form. The more the merrier, we think. Buy what you like. But […]
Dear Artsperts, Scrolling through my social media feed, I saw the results of a recent survey asking which occupations are essential and which are non-essential. Artist topped the list for non-essential, above telemarketers and HR managers. As an art dealer, how would you respond? Sincerely, Essentially Wondering Dear Essentially, This type of survey is unfair in and […]
by Chad Oliver, Executive Director, CCPS Communications and Community Engagement The School Board of Collier County voted, on April 21, 2020, to submit a tax-neutral referendum for placement on the upcoming August 18 Primary Election ballot. Although it will not result in any increase in tax, the referendum will help maintain and improve our elite status as an academically high-performing […]
“Family life is full of major and minor crises — the ups and downs of health, success and failure in career, marriage and divorce — and all kinds of characters. It is tied to places and events and histories. With all of these felt details, life etches itself into memory and personality. It’s difficult to imagine anything more nourishing.” […]
Surviving many crises in our country this Summer has not been easy –and as we continue into the Fall with great uncertainty – one thing is certain that the world as we remember it will probably not return as soon as we had hoped. One area of our world that had the ability to provide peace, escape and solace – the […]
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 […]