Entries by LifeInNaples

Naples Cancer Advisors to Benefit from Daniella Ortiz Shopping Event

Naples Cancer Advisors to Benefit from Daniella Ortiz Shopping Event; Proceeds to Support Free Consultative Oncology Services for Cancer Patients and their Families Naples Cancer Advisors, a community-based, non-profit organization providing free consultative oncology services to cancer patients and their families across Southwest Florida, announced that it will partner with Daniella Ortiz on Third Street […]

Joy on the Runway: Baby Basics Fashion Show Shines

Baby Basics of Collier County held its annual Fashion Show on Friday, November 14, with over 250 men and women in attendance. The fundraising luncheon has become a seasonal favorite among supporters and raised over $100,000. to help families in need. The event brought together guests for an afternoon of delicious food, stunning fashions, and […]

Keeping Cancer Care Local by Nikki Audia,

As a proud Naples native, I’ve watched this community grow from a quiet coastal town into one of the most compassionate and connected regions in Southwest Florida. Yet even with worldclass medical facilities, too many families still face one of life’s hardest challenges — cancer. For me, this mission is deeply personal. I’ve lost six […]

Staying Healthy and Balanced This Winter : Practical Holistic Tips by Svetlana Kogan, M.D. IFMCP

As the year winds down and the weather cools, our bodies start adjusting to the new rhythm of winter. Shorter days, temperature changes, and dryer air – all herald that time of the year when our immune systems are quietly working a little harder. This is the perfect time to give yourself some extra care […]

Safety First: Tips for New Bike and E-Bike Riders this Holiday Season by Michelle Avola-Brown

by Michelle Avola-Brown, Executive Director, Naples Pathways Coalition The holidays are a time of joy, and for many families, that joy comes in the shape of two wheels. Whether it’s a shiny new bike for a child or an electric bike (e-bike) for a teen or adult, these gifts are exciting, empowering, and fun, while […]

Have a Holiday Heart

As a longtime Naples resident, I’ve seen firsthand how this community comes together when times are tough, like in the aftermath of Hurricanes Wilma, Irma & Ian. Now we are facing a different type of challenge, with everyday costs rising and reductions in funding for programs assisting families in need. It doesn’t take much imagination […]

A Legacy of Care : How Two Women Changed Healthcare in Collier County

In the heart of Immokalee, where the fields stretch toward the horizon and the spirit of community runs deep, a small but powerful shift in healthcare began nearly five decades ago. It started with two remarkable women whose compassion and leadership transformed not just a community, but the future of healthcare for thousands of families. […]

Immokalee Foundation Alumni Enter the Workforce with a Competitive Edge

For generations, earning a college degree was seen as the surest path to a stable career. But today, even college graduates are facing an uncertain job market, with unemployment among new grads reaching its highest point in decades. For Immokalee Foundation students, the story looks different. By the time these dedicated young men and women […]