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, […]
A local aviation enthusiasts organization is offering Collier County youth an extraordinary learning opportunity at the Naples Airport. Twenty-one youngsters, ages 10 through 17, are building an airplane under the guidance of volunteer mentors from EAA Chapter 1067. Members of the 25-year old chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association are responding to the aviation industry’s […]
I was born in a mixed neighborhood of many different ethnic and religious backgrounds just before World War II and remember as a youngster, that every family had someone in the military service—fathers, brothers, sisters, cousins, uncles—we all talked about keeping them in our prayers. When the letter carrier made his rounds, everyone hoped there […]
For many years, a large mural by acclaimed local artist Paul Arsenault has delighted members and guests of the Naples Yacht Club with its depictions and tales of the town when it was just a small fishing village. So when the Naples Yacht Club launched its recent $10-million renovation, it was agreed that the mural […]
Ongoing Programs Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. At Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, you can learn about environmental science and the natural world through actual hands-on experiences with marine life touch tanks, exhibits and coastal habitat displays. The two-story modern visitor center is air conditioned […]
Our skies are transitioning from dramatic clouds and extreme sunsets to a less rainy time of year when visitors and part time residents come to be in our beautiful partof the world. As the humidity drops, our skies clear to a storybook blue and our roads get busier. Changes are happening, some of which are […]
By Dawn Montecalvo, President of Guadalupe Center Naples is known for its beautiful beaches, brilliant sunshine, distinguished restaurants and luxury shopping. Although most Neapolitans hail from different parts of the country, we share an appreciation for the finer things in life and are quick to count our blessings. The philanthropic culture here in Naples is […]
Drones. Quadcopters. ASUAVs. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. These are all names for a class of FAA registered aircraft, the very mention of which will often spark spontaneous awe or anger in Neapolitans, especially when one appears in the sky seemingly out of nowhere. These tools of modern technology present multiple benefits for society and business when […]