by Kirsti Mahon, Naples Zoo Show Keeper Though my animal training career began almost 10 years ago working with dolphins, my heart landed working with land mammals and birds. Never did I imagine that one of my favorites would be vultures. Our resident black vulture, Omen, has not only taught me so much in regard […]
Wine Fest Confronts Community Needs with Unique Energy Timing is everything” and “Labor of love” come together powerfully for the upcoming 21st anniversary Naples Winter Wine Festival. The event, among the most successful charity events in the world, faces unprecedented challenges amid the pandemic, which has hammered children’s services to which the festival has been dedicated since 2001. Needs are […]
Dear Friends, Over the last few months, we faced an important decision—the same decision faced by many Southwest Florida organizations and institutions, and thought leader conferences around the world—do we go forward or do we cancel? We choose to MAKE A DIFFERENCE as we have for the past decade. We are thrilled to announce that in 2021, the Imagine Solutions […]
What is the “science of happiness?” Expressing gratitude offers many benefits. Feel a sense of genuine appreciation and boost your connection with others: community and family for starters. For many, 2020 has been a year of crisis, grieving, isolation, and uncertainty. That’s a bundle of stressors right there! However, we can shore up our mental and physical health and well-being by bearing […]
Rookery Bay Research Reserve Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve stretches across 110,000 acres of pristine mangrove forest, uplands and protected waters, encompassing 40% of Collier County coastline. The Reserve is committed to preservation through research, education and land protection. The Rookery Bay Environmental Education Center offers a variety of hands-on experiences for all ages, including aquariums, interactive […]
Virtual Visits bring our Doctors directly to you Great news! Bascom Palmer is now offering virtual visits to provide your eye care remotely. A virtual visit with your eye doctor can determine whether your condition can be treated safely at home or if you need an in-office visit at one of our locations. What is a virtual […]
Bullish About Its Own Future, Moran Wealth Management Continues to Grow In a strategy that may seem unconventional during these unusual times, Naples’ Moran Wealth Management is currently in growth mode. “We’re following our own general investing advice and applying it to our practice: be patient, take calculated risks and embrace a long-term vision to actively plan for the evolution […]
Quality patient care is always the driving force behind all NCH initiatives. After an extensive search, NCH Healthcare System was proud to announce Kristin Mascotti, M.D. as the New Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the NCH Healthcare System this past summer. NCH leadership led a national search facilitated by a physician centric search committee who worked with Russell Reynolds to identify […]
Yes, it is that time of the year –Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And every time the holidays come around, most people who are not happy with their weight start counting calories, restricting certain food groups, fasting, or what’s even worse, avoiding the holiday parties altogether. To avoid these extreme approaches, consider an eating paradigm shift: What if you abandoned the holiday […]