The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) or “NAFTA 2.0,” does more than open markets for goods and improve regional competitiveness. It also creates a framework of continued partnership with our neighbors who we share a border with, which is vital to America’s security and economic prosperity. However, the agreement can’t take effect until Congress votes to ratify it. I would call on my colleagues in Congress […]
by Dr. Michael Parsons Red tide has returned to Southwest Florida. Blooms caused by this dinoflagellate (Karenia brevis) typically show up in late September or early October. Last year, however, was not a typical year. A red tide that was first observed in October, 2017 (coincidentally in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma) lasted for approximately […]
October 27th and I’m about to write my December article. It is a difficult chore because the outside temperature is close to 90 degrees and the humidity is way up there. About this time of year we all are wishing for just a hint of some cool weather but when that will be I don’t know. Our Northern residents and visitors are […]
As Chair of the Collier County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and a member of the State Board of Governors I have also been appointed to Governor DeSantis Southwest Central Florida Connector Task Force. We operate under the name M-CORES (Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance). This is a program intended to revitalize rural communities with several specific goals. They are in part; encourage job […]
Naples Children & Education Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Impact on Underprivileged and At-Risk Children in Collier County The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), the founding organization of the highly successful Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF),is proud to announce it is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of public and private events to […]
NAPLES YACHT CLUB NAMED A PLATINUM CLUB® OF THE WORLD RECOGNIZING IT AS AN ELITE PRIVATE CLUB GLOBALLY Naples Yacht Club, the first and oldest private club in Naples, has achieved status as a Platinum Club® of the World. This inaugural ranking of worldwide clubs by The Club Leaders Forum Advisory Board is an additional […]
The Foundation of Collier County Medical Society recently hosted its 6th Annual “Docs & Duffers” charity golf tournament and raffle at Bonita Bay Club Naples. This signature fundraising event took place September 28th and raised over $25,000 in net proceeds with participation from 110 golfers (including a variety of local healthcare and business leaders), 23 sponsors and supporters, 50 prize donors, […]
A local aviation enthusiasts organization is offering Collier County youth an extraordinary learning opportunity at the Naples Airport. Twenty-one youngsters, ages 10 through 17, are building an airplane under the guidance of volunteer mentors from EAA Chapter 1067. Members of the 25-year old chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association are responding to the aviation industry’s […]