By Evelyn Cannata Naples is growing at a breakneck pace. Famed for its quality of life for retirees and tourists, its year-round population is also thriving and with it, the number of new and growing businesses. With such rapid growth, missteps can occur. Perhaps it is time to consider adding to Naples’ crown of accolades […]
No matter what part of the country we used to live in – the holiday season is very important to families – many times it is the only time during the year we have the opportunity to connect. We connect around traditions – some of them meals, some entertainment. It doesn’t matter if those traditions are tied to religious beliefs or not […]
By Rick Borman Most of us will go to our primary care physician at least every year if not more often. The doctor will likely perform a battery of tests, check vital statistics and notate a host of observations designed to capture an accurate snapshot of our overall health on that day. These baseline results […]
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) or “NAFTA 2.0,” does more than open markets for goods and improve regional competitiveness. It also creates a framework of continued partnership with our neighbors who we share a border with, which is vital to America’s security and economic prosperity. However, the agreement can’t take effect until Congress votes to ratify it. I would call on my colleagues in Congress […]
by Dr. Michael Parsons Red tide has returned to Southwest Florida. Blooms caused by this dinoflagellate (Karenia brevis) typically show up in late September or early October. Last year, however, was not a typical year. A red tide that was first observed in October, 2017 (coincidentally in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma) lasted for approximately […]
October 27th and I’m about to write my December article. It is a difficult chore because the outside temperature is close to 90 degrees and the humidity is way up there. About this time of year we all are wishing for just a hint of some cool weather but when that will be I don’t know. Our Northern residents and visitors are […]
As Chair of the Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and a member of the State Board of Governors I have also been appointed to Governor DeSantis Southwest Central Florida Connector Task Force. We operate under the name M-CORES (Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance). This is a program intended to revitalize rural communities with several specific goals. They are in part; encourage job […]
Naples Children & Education Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Impact on Underprivileged and At-Risk Children in Collier County The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), the founding organization of the highly successful Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF),is proud to announce it is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of public and private events to […]
NAPLES YACHT CLUB NAMED A PLATINUM CLUB® OF THE WORLD RECOGNIZING IT AS AN ELITE PRIVATE CLUB GLOBALLY Naples Yacht Club, the first and oldest private club in Naples, has achieved status as a Platinum Club® of the World. This inaugural ranking of worldwide clubs by The Club Leaders Forum Advisory Board is an additional […]
The Foundation of Collier County Medical Society recently hosted its 6th Annual “Docs & Duffers” charity golf tournament and raffle at Bonita Bay Club Naples. This signature fundraising event took place September 28th and raised over $25,000 in net proceeds with participation from 110 golfers (including a variety of local healthcare and business leaders), 23 sponsors and supporters, 50 prize donors, […]