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 […]
How can PRP help manage my pain? PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. This is obtained from a simple blood draw from your vein, spun in a bedside centrifuge to separate it, and the PRP portion is isolated so it can be used as treatment. PRP contains millions of platelets after your blood is concentrated, and when injected precisely near injuries […]
If you’re driving through a school zone on your way to work or on your way to drop your child off to class, be sure to put your phone down. Deputies are warning drivers of a new law that took full effect January 1st, banning the use of handheld devices while driving in school and work zones throughout Florida. […]
Jeremy Giovinazzo remembers having a rough time in high school. He was struggling with several learning disorders, including ADHD and a sensory processing disorder coupled with anxiety and depression. His only success was being cast in a high school musical. “I got the main character in The Music Man,” he said. “I quit every sport I was in so that […]
No doubt you’re familiar with Southwest Florida’s mosquitoes and the itchy, red welts their bites can leave behind, but there is another pesky biter that can wreak havoc on our outdoor activities: no-see-ums. Their bites not only itch, they can be painful and leave an irritating bump that can take many days to dissipate. No-see-ums is actually the nickname for […]
A whopping 50-70 million Americans have some sort of sleep disorder. Most of these folks have taken prescription medications for sleep as needed or on a regular basis. Contrary to popular belief, prescription sleep drugs are habit-forming and have a long list of side effects. There are many reasons for widespread insomnia. For younger working people, it is their overstimulated central nervous system […]
Welcome to an ART-filled 2020! Naples Art is thrilled to be kicking off the New Year with so many new opportunities! 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 setting sun casts a beautiful glow on the calm waters that reflect clouds, boats and kayaks and the surrounding trees. The only sound is wings flapping as birds make their way to rookeries already heavy with birds. “It’s beautiful and quiet, and a lovely experience,” said Loralee LeBoeuf, a Naples resident since 1999 and Conservancy of Southwest Florida board member. […]
In 2004, Mary Noyola was a mother of two children under four-years-old – one being an infant – and felt overwhelmed. She needed help. Luckily for her, and hundreds of other area moms, there was an organization taking root in Southwest Florida that would assist low-income, working families by providing them with a baby essential that most new moms take […]
In 1967 a group of five women, led by Mrs. Emma Carter, sat down at a kitchen table to discuss how they could sell their crafts to make a little extra pocket money. At the time, the exclusive “arts” groups in town would have nothing to do with what was considered “crafts”. But these five women knew they had handmade […]