If you watch cooking competition shows on TV, you have noticed more and more “private chefs” alongside restaurant owners and cookbook authors. I wondered about local private chefs and learned there are many –and they do more than prepare elegant dinners in clients’ homes. Their roots are global, they cater special business, community and social […]
by Lisa Spiller, Luxury Travel Advisor affiliated with Preferred Travel & Company. Lisa@PreferredNaples.com www.preferrednaples.com If you haven’t been to Africa, it’s easy to miss just how vast and diverse the continent is. It isn’t a single, unified destination, but a mosaic of nations. By circumnavigating Africa and visiting ten countries, I came to appreciate how […]
By Julie Pedretti Matthew Hasley’s journey from a quiet, isolated child to a confident lead actor is a powerful testament to the transformative power of support and the arts. A Challenging Start Diagnosed with autism at an early age, Matthew’s life began with struggles. His mom, Trissa, quit her job to stay home with him. […]
You can’t do much these days without running into artificial intelligence (AI), a boon or a bane – or more likely both. I counted 8 articles on AI in a recent Wall Street Journal, and I probably missed a few. The big story recently has been the frightening fact that AI is displacing American workers, […]
by Jonathon Little, MBA Director of External Affairs Each year, as seasonal residents return north for the summer, Southwest Florida prepares to welcome a different kind of visitor. Thanks to Florida’s subtropical climate, mosquitoes are present year-round, but populations begin to increase significantly during the spring months. Late spring often marks the arrival of Aedes […]
In recent years, wearing a weighted vest to exercise has been the new buzz. Seeing the vests donned while walking or running has been a common finding. There are claims stating that these vests will help the menopausal women with muscle and bone strength. Is this information documented to be true? It is a known […]
S ince opening our doors in 1956 and welcoming our first baby just two days later, NCH has grown alongside Southwest Florida, evolving with our community and caring for generations of families. Today, as our region has experienced unprecedented growth and increasing complexity in healthcare needs, we are launching a bold initiative because families deserve […]
March is Florida Bike Month, a statewide celebration of cycling as recreation, transportation, and a cornerstone of healthy living. In Naples, where sunshine and scenic routes invite us outdoors year-round, cycling is woven into daily life. But enjoying that freedom safely doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of thoughtful planning, community advocacy, and a shared […]
We were having dinner at Tin City when a young lady walked up to our table. Quietly, she asked my friend, “Are you Luke Dollar?” Her parents were a step behind, phone in hand to take the picture she asked for with this scientist. As Luke smiled for the photo, he asked, “Are you in […]
At Naples Airport, we are proud to be part of a community shaped by aviation pioneers whose passion and service inspire future generations. One of those individuals is retired Col. Chuck McHenry, a former Air Force fighter pilot, mentor and Naples resident whose story is deeply woven into the fabric of our airport and our […]