Sixty-two years ago, the national Farm City Council was formed to help bridge the gap between the business and agricultural communities. Their goal was to demonstrate the interdependence of a vibrant network of farmers and business owners that help support the economy and provide the essentials that every citizen needs. Here in Collier County, our […]
by Steven Kissinger Several students in The Immokalee Foundation’s programs ventured far from their small agricultural town over the summer for study abroad experiences in Germany, Italy, Russia and the Dominican Republic. Still others left for the big city – or big university – for educational experiences. Now home again, they described these times as […]
Nothing Great is Created Quickly… by Ron McGinty Simply magical, to walk through the curving streets of the walled city, experiencing the five hundred year-old charm of Cartagena. Imagine beautiful courtyard homes with hand-carved balconies that peer over cobblestone streets, or the lush bougainvillea that drape as a cascading quilt of nature. If these antique […]
Our friends, family and neighbors are important to us, here in Naples. As grandmother of a kindergarten student, there is nothing more desirable than imagining her living a long, happy and healthy life. The NCH Healthcare System, which first opened the doors in 1956, is one of the most progressive hospitals in the country with […]
The KGT Remodeling team has been working hard to get out information to help assist those who were impacted by the recent hurricane. There are hundreds of reputable contractors and service providers in Southwest Florida; we want to help homeowners learn how to ask the right questions and hire the best. Natural disasters such as […]
The team at Drug Free Collier (DFC) had the opportunity to support Hurricane Irma recovery efforts throughout Collier County, making good use of the time their office had no power, and beyond. “All of our team members had some damage to their homes and trees, but nothing like the devastation we saw when volunteering out […]
You can’t turn on the news, open a magazine or talk to a neighbor without the ‘cloud’ appearing. What is the cloud and how can it be useful to you? The cloud refers to software, files and services that run from the Internet, instead of locally on your computer. Most cloud services can be accessed […]
by Pamela Baker, EdD CEO, NAMI of Collier County NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) of CollierCounty has never wavered from its mission: to improve the quality of life for individuals and their families affected by serious mental illnesses, through education, support and advocacy. Today, our network of supporters has expanded to include mental health […]
October 23, 2017 (NAPLES, FL) – The Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF) has unveiled the first round of 2018 auction lot items set for the January live auction at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. Every year, the NWWF teams up with some of the most luxurious names in the industry to raise money […]
by Laurel Meny As we embark on another season in Southwest Florida, the Naples Art Association (NAA) is shaking things up with a first for Naples – an innovative, high-energy, visionary wearable art show – Scene to be Seen: A Runway ArtShow. This inaugural experience, chaired by Amanda Jaronof A.JARON Fine Jewelry, will take place […]