At the writing of this article, this writer is not certain that we have resumed life as normal in Naples. Our country experienced a spreading virus that also spread fear and concern among families and friends –and had us keeping our distance from those we love. None of which was easy for any of us – cancellations were everywhere, streets were vacant. But, […]
Disturbingly, America has become a nation severely divided along rigid political ideologies and intransigent polarization – rational or civil conversation with family, friends, and coworkers of the opposite political persuasion is becoming an impossibility. This climate of hostility and incivility has undermined our ability to solve the big issues facing our country today. How have we reached the point where civil debate has […]
Centuries ago a HERO may have been a gallant knight who in a medieval story slew the dragon and saved the beautiful damsel in distress. A hundred years ago it could have been someone fighting in the trenches of Europe during the Great War or the nurse and medic that served alongside him and cared for his wounds. In World War II it could […]
Today is March 29, 2020 and this will be the last article I write for Life in Naples as your Mayor. On April 1st, Naples new Mayor will be sworn in and I will be officially retired. Now that doesn’t necessarily mean that I won’t be writing for Life in Naples, it only means I’ll have a new […]
In 1949, Joseph Campbell published a book called The Hero with a Thousand Faces. It covers the common threads that tie mythical heroes across culture and time. Among the many parallels, it seems that in their “heroes’ journeys,” all heroes must defy the odds to prevail against a highly-favored villainous opponent. In an ironic twist and in stark contrast to those Goliaths, today’s most notorious enemy is […]
From its inception, the Life Plan Community of Moorings Park Grande Lake was designed for those retirees who have come to expect the very best in life and who don’t want to sacrifice a single thing when it comes to living the life they love. One such retired couple is Larry and Chuckie McPherson, who […]
From the new isolation tents outside the Emergency Department to the masked nurses at every entrance of UHealth Tower, there are visible signs that the University of Miami Health System is ready for the expected surge of patients infected with COVID-19. But the war against the novel coronavirus that has much of the world at […]
by Dr. Marie Collins, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Hodges University Over the past several months, there has been plenty of activity in Building U at Hodges University. The interior is undergoing a total renovation to become the hub for professions in healthcare. The revamped Health Sciences Building on our Fort Myers campus will […]
by Jeff E. Wright, Esquire Local governments throughout Florida have been faced with unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 health crisis. Several Florida jurisdictions have cancelled their regular public meetings. Others have continued to hold these meetings, making adjustments for social distancing and remote participation. The Naples City Council and Collier County Commission normally […]