Aligned to amplify housing affordability, The Housing Alliance formed in 2024 to be the hub for housing in Collier County with a focus on workforce, lower income, and senior housing. The Housing Alliance works with privateand public partners with the goal to make much needed housing in Collier County a reality by bringing together aspiring […]
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The holiday season in Collier County is a special time. The weather is terrific, families are gathering and our community shines with events and festivities from Naples to Immokalee. But while this time of year brings joy, it also brings opportunities for thieves, scammers and careless drivers to take advantage of the rush. As the […]
by Jonathon Little, MBA Director of External Affairs We live in a paradise adorned with breathtaking beaches, magnificent sunsets and an exquisite subtropical climate. Yet, it’s not just the tourists who flock to enjoy the idyllic climate in our county. Southwest Florida is also an irresistible magnet for another group – not nearly as welcome, but […]
Sunshine provides about 3% of all energy used in the United States. We harness it for things like electricity, heating, manufacturing and transportation. And, although the sun isn’t getting any brighter, solar energy is gaining in stature. Utilities love it, especially those in areas with lots of sunshine. Its energy can be used on the […]
This holiday season, The Naples Players invites audiences to celebrate family, love, and resilience with Little Women: The Musical, performing November 19 through December 21, 2025, in the Kizzie Theater. Sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union, this heartwarming production transforms Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel into a sweeping musical that captures the spirit of the […]
Expanding Its Mission to Meet the Increasing Needs of Collier County’s Most Vulnerable Children After 25 years of measurable impact, the non-profit foundation behind the world renowned Naples Winter Wine Festival takes on a bold identity and digital platform of its own The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), formerly known as the Naples Children & Education […]
By Tim Tetzlaff Growing up as the son of zoo founders, my first safari was scheduled in 1972 with my parents, known to most as Jungle Larry and Safari Jane. But circumstances kept me home while my father hosted that trip, calling me from the rim of Tanzania’s famed Ngorongoro Crater. While my mother remains […]
by Lisa M. Goddy, Esq., Trusts & Estates Attorney at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.. Elder law focuses on the needs of older adults, their families and those planning for the later stages of life. In Florida, where many residents are retirees or “snowbirds” with unique residency and asset structures, elder law often blends […]
A few days before writing this, I helped carry a Florida panther into the Glass Animal Hospital, one of many that have arrived with little notice over the years. Panther response is rarely scheduled. Back in June 2017, we had a meeting with filmmaker Chris Morgan about creating a panther documentary with Big Cypress National […]