Why the Paradise Coast Trail is Vital to the Bonita Estero Rail Trail and Why the Bonita Estero Rail Trail is Vital to the Paradise Coast Trail by Michelle Avola-Brown, Executive Director, Naples Pathways Coalition The Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) and the Paradise Coast Trail are not simply neighboring trail projects. They are strategic […]
I Left with a New Conservation Program Director of Conservation, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens It was May of 2019. I was in Germany for lemurs. I had no idea I was taking the first steps toward helping launch a country’s only conservation program for the world’s deadliest cat. I was at Cologne Zoo […]
Quieter streets, traditions that linger, and simple pleasures define our summertime. As the end of our busy season approaches, things grow a little quieter as summer settles into Naples. For many of us who live here year round, life softens in the most welcome way. And for those of you that don’t, please consider a […]
by Gabrielle O’Boyle, Healthcare Network In Orangetree, growth is everywhere you look. New homes, new families, and a steady rhythm of daily life define this expanding corner of Collier County. But for years, one essential piece has been missing. Access to nearby healthcare has not kept pace, leaving many residents traveling miles for even the […]
A Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis can feel overwhelming, bringing uncertainty about the future and questions about quality of life. Yet today, more than ever, there is reason for hope. Research consistently shows that early intervention—paired with the right programs and support—can significantly improve how individuals live with PD. Here […]
While many young people in Southwest Florida spend the summer traveling, relaxing, and/or recharging, Immokalee Foundation students opt for a different path. These enthusiastic young people continue their journey toward success through dynamic, engaging learning experiences that are not just fun, but meaningful for all of Southwest Florida. To begin, one summer highlight is the […]
Adelaida arrived in the U.S. from Mexico 20 years ago with nothing but the courage to build a better life. She was alone, unable to speak English, but determined. Her days began at 3 a.m., working in a restaurant and learning English from her boss. Four years later, she met her husband. After enduring a […]
In this big history year, with our country observing its 250th anniversary, a national time capsule is being readied. Planners are tasked with not only choosing the contents. They have to make sure the capsule, and whatever is in there, will last for the next two and a half centuries. Which makes me wonder … […]
The laughter and joy of children singing filled the air on March 18 as Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee hosted a vibrant ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new playground. Bringing together community members, families and supporters, the event marked a sign of more progress to come and a profound investment in the earliest years […]
Alexander Shelley returns for third season as artistic and music director The Baker Museum explores transformation, identity and vision across exhibitions Naples Philharmonic marks Beethoven anniversary with performances of all nine symphonies Artis—Naples, Southwest Florida’s premier destination for the visual and performing arts, announced today its 2026-27 performing arts subscription season and highlights of The […]