When Leslie Gallegos creates lesson plans for her education classes at Florida Gulf Coast University, her younger sister Elizabeth often helps her test them out. Leslie earned a scholarship to FGCU through The Immokalee Foundation’s Career Pathways scholarship program, and she expects to graduate in December 2020 with a degree in education. Elizabeth is now following in her sister’s footsteps, […]
In 1975 private citizen Bill Barnett owned a Toyota dealership in North Naples. The entire county was then about 67,000 people and Bill was a well respected business owner. City of Naples since then has grown from about 18,000 to 22,000. County population is now nearing 380,000. Most Greater Naples newcomers are not aware that Mayor Barnett is not their […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]