During Hunger Action Month in September, people throughout the country will stand together to spread the word and take action on the hunger crisis in their communities. Here in Naples, Meals of Hope helps ensure no one in our community goes hungry all year long. The largest food pantry provider in Southwest Florida, Meals of Hope began in 2007 as […]
Texting while driving has long been considered dangerous and even illegal in some states. Now, deputies across Florida can stop and ticket motorists who text and drive behind the wheel. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law in May that allows deputies to ticket drivers for texting while driving. The law went into effect July 1. Under the new law, […]
I have the honor of serving as your Governing Board Chairman at the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), one of the largest water management agencies in the world. This is all at a time when we are charting an exciting future for the ecosystem and the 8.7 million residents of South Florida the District serves. You probably recall that less than 48 hours after Governor […]
As you have noticed, the hot weather is here and the humidity is present every morning when you go out. Typically, this weather will continue or get warmer through the next few months. Some mornings, you feel like you could cut the air with a knife. For your health, you need to be aware of the temperature in […]
Why go back to Bogota, Colombia twice in only a few months? My first tour guide was an enjoyable person and wore out my shoes, walking over 15,000 steps a day. Bogota is a large, lively, vibrant city. I assumed I saw it all. On my last day, I asked about the street art, I was told it’s nothing and in a dangerous part […]
The end of August will be the one-third mark for the 116th session of Congress. Despite the changeover of the House we have been able to accomplish some important things for Southwest Florida, especially dealing with our water quality and restoring the Everglades, ensuring that offshore oil and gas drilling remains barred from the Eastern Gulf and bringing federal resources to bear on the challenges presented […]
Sometimes we forget that during the quieter, but very warm, months that there are still opportunities to enjoy the arts in our beautiful part of the world. Take the time to visit the locally owned restaurants and art galleries and attend the great concerts and plays. Our own Naples Players will be opening their 66th season with their 2019-20 season – and that is something to celebrate […]
I spent the first year of my Army career in South Korea preparing to fight the North Korean military. After Korea, I saw heavy combat during the surge in Iraq and again in pre-surge Afghanistan. I was also afforded the awesome yet humbling responsibility of presiding over dozens of military honors in Arlington Cemetery as a member of The Old Guard. I am honored to have […]
I guess by now my trademark if there is such a thing for me would be that I start almost every article the same. I say what today’s date is so the readers get a sense of what it’s like to hear that today it’s June 23rd, I’m writing an August article that will cover not only August, but […]
The City of Naples is in the process of taking several steps to improve our water and defend against red tide and bluegreen algae blooms (Harmful Algal Blooms). A new storm water project will soon begin as it is currently in the final permitting stage. In September a plan to improve the 21 lakes in the city will be brought forth for […]