February may be the shortest month of the year, but it is among the busiest across the Artis—Naples Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus. With only three days featuring fewer than two events, the calendar spans classical, jazz, blues, rock, funk and even hip-hop, alongside stand-up comedy, dance, Broadway and a strong […]
I’m sure you all have certain scents stored in your memory bank. You know, like when you smell popcorn, you immediately think of being at the movies. The other morning, on my drive to work on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, I drove through an area that had a recent brush fire. The smell […]
By the time you read this article the Naples City Council election will be over and there will be three new City Council Members. I sincerely hope our city voters did their homework and got to know the candidates. Regardless, the forthcoming years are going to be exciting ones in our City, and I will […]
Naples Children Foundation to Host 2026 “Meet the Kids Day,” Showcasing Organizations that are Improving the Lives of Local Children WHAT: The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the highly successful Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), will present its annual “Meet the Kids Day” at Community School of Naples (CSN) on Friday, January […]
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital announced a major expansion of care for women and children in Southwest Florida, made possible by a visionary gift from Bill and Julia Van Domelen Foundation. This investment will establish the Van Domelen Institute for Women and Children and support construction of the Van Domelen Pavilion for […]
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Recognizes NCH Adult Critical Care Units with Silver Beacon Award for Excellence Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has been recognized by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) with Silver-level Beacon Awards for Excellence for all three of its adult critical care units, marking a significant national distinction for nursing excellence, […]
With the clubhouse at Royal Poinciana Golf Club adorned with regal lights and flowers, Baker Senior Center Naples held its 14th annual Evening for Better Tomorrows “Deep Purple Dreams.” Thanks to the generous patrons and sponsors, the event raised close to $1.4 million to support critical social services and programs benefitting older adults in Collier […]
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has received designation as a Florida Comprehensive Resuscitation Center of Excellence, recognizing the health system’s outstanding commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for patients experiencing cardiac arrest. The designation, awarded by the Florida Resuscitation Committee, is part of a statewide initiative designed to improve cardiac arrest outcomes by creating a coordinated […]
List of Unique, One-of-a-Kind Wine, Food and Travel Experiences Continues to Grow for 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival Live Auction Among the latest experiences are a nine-night sojourn through Italy’s living masterpieces; seven indulgent nights in Paris and Bordeaux courtesy of Château Cos d’Estournel and Messika; a 14-night ultimate European exploration from London to Spain, […]
The Naples Players is pleased to announce the appointment of Lacey Yaklin as its new Director of Development, bringing more than 12 years of nonprofit fundraising and event planning experience to one of Southwest Florida’s leading cultural institutions. Yaklin’s background spans individual giving, major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundation support, and donor engagement events. Most recently, […]