Entries by LifeInNaples

Lois Bolin on Godwink 2020 a special moment in time

Oh my gosh, I can’t believe this happened so quickly. Surely this is a Godwink.” “No Honey, that was a God 2 x 4!” Sometimes in our lives we have wonderful blessings that simply fall into our lap and we find ourselves amazed. These are called a ‘Godwink’ or ‘Godincidences’ (or God-instances) – those magical moment when we know something good happened and it […]

Guadalupe Center 2020 & Beyond builds Endless possibilities

Since 1984, Guadalupe Center has been making a significant difference for students and families in Immokalee. Through its extraordinarily successful educational programs, more than 1,300 students are reached per year! At every key educational milestone, Guadalupe Center works with the children of Immokalee, helping them see that they have what it takes to overcome the profound challenges of living in an impoverished […]

Military Vets and the CCSO – First their Country now their County

For as long as he can remember, Lt. Gary Martin wanted a career in law enforcement. He joined the Air Force right after high school. After six years as a military police officer in North Dakota, where his duties involved the security and transportation of nuclear warheads and missiles, he took a job with his hometown sheriff ’s office in […]

2019 Record Breaking Year for The Naples Players

SETTING A HIGH BAR 2019 began with a record-setting $1.3 million dollars raised atthe 65th Anniversary Sapphire Soiree in January. More than 350 patrons, performers, staff, and volunteers poured their time, energy, and support into the event as hosts and season sponsors Tanya and Denny Glass led the philanthropic crowd by example. But the entire crowd was moved to […]

Schedule Your Tour Today To Learn How We #FightTheBite

I had no idea.” “When can I come back?” “Everyone in Collier County needs to know this.” Those are the three most common statements we hear after people take a tour of our facilities. From the laboratory to the hangar, our campus tours are designed to educate and inform visitors of our Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) approach to managing mosquito populations. […]

Balancing your Hormones with Foods by Svetlana Kogan, M.D.

Living in paradise is definitely a positive thing for our health and longevity in general. And yet even here, people of different ages can come down with hormonal imbalances resulting in various health concerns. In many cases, instead of starting a long term relationship with prescription hormone replacement therapy, there are safer holistic options. Because no matter which way you slice it – hormones, […]

February Festivities at Naples Art

February at Naples Art is filled with a diverse richness of experiences and opportunities, truly something for everyone. Naples Art is offering a new membership program, featuring wonderful opportunities, from private invitations and guest lectures to free event tickets and VIP programs. The keystone however, of this year’s offerings from Naples Art, is the Artist Business Entrepreneurship Program: the ABE Program. For […]

Hope Starts Here – Paula Robertson tells us how

The caring team of St. Matthew’s House and those who support them in their work participate in fostering and witnessing miracles each and every day. St. Matthew’s House provides hope and help to individuals and families facing some of life’s harshest realities and challenges. For 32 years, St. Matthew’s House has been providing comfort, shelter, resources and guidance that truly […]

You Are Now Entering the Naples Design District by jeff lytle

For David Fruscione, 2020 is more than a year. It describes his vision for Naples’ up and coming Design District, where he is the association president. Fruscione, who owns and operates The Republic of Décor, aims to welcome a major project, The Collective, on First Avenue North and 10th Street; expand membership beyond today’s 50 dues-paying businesses; and lay groundwork with […]