Entries by LifeInNaples

The Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award

The Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award began in 1990 at the former Collier Athletic Club as a vision to recognize the top senior scholar athlete from each of the public and private high schools in Collier County. The inaugural Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award was presented to Terry Dean of Barron Collier High School at a presentation featuring well-known American basketball sportscaster Dick Vitale. […]

Collier County Crime Down in 2018 our CCSO tells us why.

Crime dropped for the fourth consecutive year in unincorporated Collier County in 2018, preliminary figures show. The 4,660 crimes reported in 2018 is the lowest number since 1984. Numbers recently submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office show that the area patrolled by CCSO saw a 3.5 percent decrease when compared […]

Over 40 local, non-profit organizations supported at annual NCEF Grant Awards Ceremony

The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) in March invested nearly $16 million in the future generation of Collier County. This funding included grants totaling $12.7 million to 43 local nonprofit organizations that improve the physical, emotional and educational lives of children, including five multi-year strategic initiatives that fill fundamental gaps in children’s services, and […]

Incredible Tower Residences Available at Moorings Park

In what can only be described as a rare opportunity, Moorings Park has announced a number of homes are available in its newly renovated Tower Residences neighborhood, which consists of two 8-story buildings. Moorings Park, with its three beautiful campuses, is widely known as the premier provider of active retirement living in Southwest Florida. It’s […]

PICKLEBALL DOCTOR Q & A by jeff lytle

As the popularity of pickleball grows across Southwest Florida and the nation, the chance of injury is part of the fast-paced game. Dr. Christina Kabbash of Naples has special insights, as an on-site doctor at the annual U.S. Pickleball Open Championship taking place this year at the East Naples Community Park April 27-May 4. She is an orthopedic surgeon with […]

karen bartlett tells us It’s Time for Pinwheels, Sand Sculpture & Song

Artful doings are afoot (literally) at the Naples Pier! On Saturday, April 13, city and county dignitaries, lovers of public art, local families and visitors and those who have a special place in their hearts for children suffering from neglect and abuse ––will join together to put their toes in the sand and plant the most unusual beach garden ever […]