Since 2008, the Florida Lions Eye Clinic (FLLEC) has given the “Giving the Gift of Sight” to over 12,000 children and families in Collier and Lee Counties, as well as surrounding areas. To qualify for our services, patients cannot have medical insurance and their income must be below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline. The […]
by Dr. Andrew Turk, MD Facial skin, from the neck to the forehead, is the most visual manifestation of aging. Plastic surgeons continue to manage sun damaged loose skin with various nonsurgical and surgical approaches for patients. Nanofatgrafting has been described as early as 2013. This newer technology is providing platelet rich growth factors in […]
Triumph 2019, the annual fundraising event of The Holocaust Museum, will take place Monday, March 4, 2019 at Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples. Funds raised at Triumph 2019 will benefit the Museum’s education programs. The event begins with a Patron Reception at 5:15 pm, followed by the main program at 6:00pm. Please visit the […]
For Larry Halpin, charitable giving through his donor advised fund has been a learning process, and he is thoroughly enjoying the education. His mother, Margaret (Peg) Halpin, met and married Henry Haegg, Jr. five years after the death of Larry’s father. When Henry passed away a few years ago, he introduced his five stepchildren to […]
The word forever is not taken lightly at Friends of Foster Children Forever (FFCF). Many foster children don’t have a consistent positive person in their life and that is one reason FFCF is making sure they have a friend and an academic mentor. Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, FFCF is more determined than ever […]
Columbine shooting survivor Austin Eubanks will be the keynote speaker during the David Lawrence Center’s 6th Annual Sound Minds™ Mental Health Symposium on March 23, 2019 at Moorings Presbyterian Church (791 HarbourDr, Naples). The symposium will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and will be followed by a VIP Meet the Speaker luncheon […]
Dusty Holmes was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan where she remained until she became engaged to JB Holmes and moved to Maryland. Life being funny like it is they ended the engagement and both went their separate ways. Dusty, an RN, had the opportunity to work in several states broadening her perspective and life […]
by Nicole Roe For 15 years, Jody Watts raised her children alongside her husband while managing the books for their construction company. Now, as a single mother of three, she is working full time in hospitality to support her family. After attempting school years prior, only to be told to put her dream of becoming […]
by Claudia Dal Lago Billy Joel, Elton John, The Eagles, Journey, Neil Diamond and the Rat Pack. These are just a few classic favorites playing as part of the Naples Bay Resort’s Tribute Nights at The Pointe starting on Sunday February 10, 2019. Kicking off their 2nd Annual Tribute Nights at The Pointe, the Naples […]
The ‘Cars on 5th’ show is also about helping the community and giving to those in need. Donations from the attendees and individual contributions to our featured charities have raised over $1,100,000 over the past 14 years. St. Matthew’s House, which gathers contributions of food and clothing, the proceeds from which help operate food pantries […]