Entries by LifeInNaples

Eclipse: the future is here

by Dr. Brian Wallace Total shoulder arthroplasty has become a popular and successful surgery to treat advanced glenohumeral arthritis. Shoulder replacement surgery is usually recommended for people who have severe pain in their shoulder and have found little or no relief from more conservative treatments. When a patient fails conservative management such as: physical therapy, […]

A Call to Foster

by Amanda Beights I never intended on being a foster parent. In fact, I actually never intended on being a mentor either. Like most, my biggest concern was that I just didn’t “have enough time.” Over the years, however, I continued to learn about the need in Collier County. It seemed every year I heard […]

Florida Python Challenge – 2020 Bowl

by Chauncey Goss, Chairman, South Florida Water Management District Governing Board Next month, Florida welcomes Super Bowl LIV in Miami, but that’s not the only bowl happening in South Florida! This month, from January 10 to January 19, the South Florida Water Management District and its partners at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission […]

Interview with Chairman of Collier Republican Party

Collier County does carry the State of Florida in winning elections What is the current political makeup of Collier County? As of November 25, 2019, there are 105,068 Republicans, 47,911 Democrats, and 50,085 No Party Affiliation voters in Collier County for a total registered voter count of 201,279. What does the Collier County Republican Executive […]

Naples from Past to Present

Naples is known for its small town feel, beautiful weather, beaches, dining and shopping. It is no wonder thousands of visitors flock here each year to experience paradise firsthand. It is hard to believe that Naples was known as a fishing  destination during its humble beginnings and only accessible by boat and trails on land to get around. Naples gained notoriety after being featured […]

The Immokalee Foundation’s annual Charity Classic Fundraiser broke records

Guests at The Immokalee Foundation’s annual Charity Classic events generously donated $2.6 million to support the career-oriented educational programs provided by the foundation to the youth of Immokalee. The new initiative, “Career Pathways: Empowering Students to Succeed,” allows students to learn about in demand professions and the educational path needed to achieve their goals, whether through a college degree or professional […]

Zoobilee returns to Naples Zoo Next Month…don’t miss it

Get ready for the wildest party of the year! ZOObilee, presented by FPL, returns to Naples Zoo on Friday, February 7, 2020 from 7 pm to 10 pm. Naples Zoo’s annual fundraiser is a wonderfully unique night that includes live music, up close animal encounters, and sweet and savory culinary samples from more than 30 of Southwest Florida’s best restaurants, caterers, […]

Out with the Old and In with a New Love of History

Florida Trend’s 1959 attitude on Naples being a “nothing-to-do-in-little-town” has changed over the years; so has the attitude (somewhat) on the ‘value of local history’ in a town whose very survival, in more ways than one is attributed to post World War II and the vision of those pioneering families who wanted the character and identity of Naples to be known for […]