by Paula Robertson Hope starts here. Enter the doors of St. Matthew’s House, and you immediately recognize you are someplace very special. From the very first person you encounter, you feel the welcoming and kind vibe that courses throughout this exceptional place for healing and hope. Following a faith-based mission to change lives in an environment that is both compassionate […]
My great grandfather, John McGinty, was born in Donegal, Ireland in 1831 and immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of seventeen. This was during the potato famine when many fled to the United States and Canada. The ships were called “Coffin Ships” because they were overcrowded, disease-ridden, and lacked food and water. Over one million Irishmen died in Ireland, and another one […]
by Paula Allia Exercise comes in many forms. There are exercises for strength, power and/or endurance. There are also sport specific exercises. Along with these exercises, the elongation of the involved tissues is important. Improper flexibility can be harmful and cause unwanted movements that go undetected. Over time, the culmination of these movements can cause […]
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 […]