Gulfshore Playhouse Meets $20 Million Baker Match Challenge for New Theatre and Education Center Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples’ premiere professional theatre reached a pivotal milestone in its Next Stage Capital Campaign with the announcement it has met the$10 million challenge set out by philanthropists and Broadway producers Patty and Jay Baker in 2016. Initial gifts and pledges […]
Sgt. William Gifford tossed his wrist watch into the air until it landed about 40 feet away deep into the grass. He opened the door of his police cruiser. His canine partner, a German shepherd named Titan, bounded out and began tracking the faint human scent left behind on the watch. Titan ran over to […]
by Sheryl Soukup, Executive Director, Residential Options of Florida The road to independence is not easy. Take the case of Thomas (name changed for privacy). Thomas has an intellectual disability that makes it difficult for him to do things that people without disabilities often take for granted. He has trouble recognizing when someone is taking […]
ONGOING Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. At Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, you can learn about environmental science and the natural world through actual hands-on experiences with marine life touch tanks, exhibits and coastal habitat displays. The two-story modern visitor center is air conditioned and […]
Crayton Cove is historically one of the earliest commercial areas servicing the people of Naples. It has always had a charm that is unique to this waterfront niche in the downtown district. It currently consists of some of Naples’ best restaurants and quaint family owned businesses. This time of the year is a great time […]
“We’ve hardly ever met a person in Naples or elsewhere who didn’t have a family member, relative or friend affected by Alzheimer’s disease directly or indirectly,” says Rainey Norins, vice-president of Alzheimer’s GermQuest, Inc. The public benefit corporation was started by her and her husband, Dr. Leslie Norins, company president, as an effort to increase […]
by Teresa M. Araque Accountants. That word alone conjures images of a studious and dedicated individual wearing a green eye shade while locked away in an office. However, as with most stereotypes, the reality is far different. Accountants and auditors play a critical role in business, both the public and private sectors. They can serve […]
As the summer months try to melt away our resolve with its scorching heat, Project HELP’s cause burns stronger than ever. Being the only certified rape recovery and victim service center in Collier County means that season doesn’t apply for our clients. Thousands of people pass through our doors each year who need therapy, counsel, […]