As we approach a new year and my final year of having the honor of representing Southwest Florida in Congress, it is important to take a moment to reflect on what we have accomplished in 2019 and look ahead to 2020. Since coming to Congress, and why I ran in the first place, my primary focus has been on developing a sustainable […]
We usually start out the New Year with wishes such as World Peace or a goal of losing a few pounds. Over the years we have kept some while others fall off of our radar. Seldom do we put much stock in any of them. This year I wish for the following with the hope that they are more than wishes, […]
Today is November 24, 2019 and Thanksgiving is right around the corner but I’m writing January’s article. Of our eight grandchildren we have six in Naples and two in Scottsdale, Arizona and we never know which of them are going to be here for the Holidays. We all take turns hosting and my daughter Kim is doing Thanksgiving. And […]
Do you ever get the feeling that your kitchen cabinets need a little vupdate but you don’t need or even want a complete remodel and are basically comfortable with what you have? In fact, it may even be something that you can’t pinpoint but an overall feeling that something can be done to make the […]
by Clay Cox Owner/President – Kitchens by Clay Another year has flown by and Christmas is right around the corner. I can’t tell you how much I love this time of year. The good cheer and good intentions surround us all at a time when we share our goodwill and good intentions with others as […]
by Catherine Bergerson, Director Communications and Marketing, Conservancy of Southwest Florida The Community Foundation of Collier County, Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Florida Gulf Coast University and Conservancy of Southwest Florida have formalized a three-year partnership to align community resources in an effort to address issues related to our region’s changing climate. The founding group, Growing […]
How can I change my hair for the holidays?” Is it only to be a temporary change? It can take time and be longer lasting than just the Christmas season. So here are a few quick and easy ideas: Have you thought about adding extensions to give your hair a bit of color fun? Fashion […]
By Eric Eikenberg – CEO, The Everglades Foundation Visitors to Southwest Florida expect pristine blue waters, superb fishing – and, in America’s Everglades, a magical place filled with colorful birds, native wildlife and exotic plant species. Lately, though, they have been confronted with a less appealing kaleidoscope of color. Instead of the cobalt blue waters […]
Donors Needed to Be a Light of Hope for Mental Health David Lawrence Center (DLC), Collier County’s only not-for-profit mental health and addiction recovery treatment center serving children, adults, and families, kicked off the giving season with the inaugural Tree of Hope Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event gathered donors, community partners, and families to celebrate […]