For as long as he can remember, Lt. Gary Martin wanted a career in law enforcement. He joined the Air Force right after high school. After six years as a military police officer in North Dakota, where his duties involved the security and transportation of nuclear warheads and missiles, he took a job with his hometown sheriff ’s office in […]
SETTING A HIGH BAR 2019 began with a record-setting $1.3 million dollars raised atthe 65th Anniversary Sapphire Soiree in January. More than 350 patrons, performers, staff, and volunteers poured their time, energy, and support into the event as hosts and season sponsors Tanya and Denny Glass led the philanthropic crowd by example. But the entire crowd was moved to […]
I had no idea.” “When can I come back?” “Everyone in Collier County needs to know this.” Those are the three most common statements we hear after people take a tour of our facilities. From the laboratory to the hangar, our campus tours are designed to educate and inform visitors of our Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) approach to managing mosquito populations. […]
Living in paradise is definitely a positive thing for our health and longevity in general. And yet even here, people of different ages can come down with hormonal imbalances resulting in various health concerns. In many cases, instead of starting a long term relationship with prescription hormone replacement therapy, there are safer holistic options. Because no matter which way you slice it – hormones, […]
February at Naples Art is filled with a diverse richness of experiences and opportunities, truly something for everyone. 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 ABE Program. For […]
The caring team of St. Matthew’s House and those who support them in their work participate in fostering and witnessing miracles each and every day. St. Matthew’s House provides hope and help to individuals and families facing some of life’s harshest realities and challenges. For 32 years, St. Matthew’s House has been providing comfort, shelter, resources and guidance that truly […]
Harwick Homes has announced the completion and/or progression of six residential remodeling projects during 2019 in the Bonita Bay community. The company also completed one new construction home in the community and will soon begin construction on two new homes. A custom home builder and remodeling company in Bonita Bay for more than 25 years, […]
For David Fruscione, 2020 is more than a year. It describes his vision for Naples’ up and coming Design District, where he is the association president. Fruscione, who owns and operates The Republic of Décor, aims to welcome a major project, The Collective, on First Avenue North and 10th Street; expand membership beyond today’s 50 dues-paying businesses; and lay groundwork with […]
by Catherine Bergerson Conservancy of Southwest Florida Director, Marketing and Communications Sparkling sunsets, twinkling twilight, sunlight dancing through mangrove trees. These are the moments that light up the magic of nature. These are reasons we surround ourselves with the paradise that is Southwest Florida. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is dedicated to protecting this paradise. Now, it is time […]
The heart motif is a perennial favorite storytelling jewelry form. After all, we give our heart away when we love someone. We say our heart is full of love for that special person in our lives . . . even our furry buddies. While the exact origin of the heart shape as a love symbol has become obscured over time, we know that 14th century Italian physicist […]