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 […]
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 […]
What do you do when it is time to buy new sneakers or walking shoes? Do you pick the shoe because of its color, style, or comfort? What should you be looking for exactly? What kind of feet do you have? Feet are very complicated structures. When the normal foot hits the ground, it has to control motion and transfer […]
Naples is not a huge city, but because of the love of the arts and the many arts organizations we are able to enjoy many of the arts experiences that are usually found in larger cities. Enjoying bands that are original to Naples in Cambier Park is something that you can do all month – four of the bands that perform […]
The humanitarian crisis and national security concerns on our southern border are issues, along with the bigger picture of immigration, that must be immediately addressed. In the 115th Congress, I introduced legislation to tighten our border security, move to skill-based immigration, and reform our loose and often abused asylum process. I will be reintroducing these in the 116th Congress. I believe in legal, regulated, and appropriate […]
Each year, artists from across the country paint “en plein air” for the “Third on Canvas” event lining their easels throughout Third Street South and the Old Naples Historic District. Finished paintings are auctioned off at the end of their two days of painting with proceeds from the annual event being donated to selected local non-profits. This year, Friends […]
Every few years I look for and find this article that the late comedian of the 70’s and 80’s George Carlin wrote shortly after his wife passed away and reproduce it. It is as valid today as it was then, if not more so. I’ll let you be the judge after you read it and would enjoy hearing your thoughts. […]
The law of Home Rule is under attack by the Florida Legislature. What does this mean to you a resident of the City of Naples? In 1973 the Florida Legislature ratified Article VIII Section 2 ( b) the need for cities to have home rule. This right gives each city the flexibility to craft its own laws specifically to its […]
I recently read a blog from a Naples realtor listing the top ten reasons to live in Naples. As you would expect, being the best beach town made the list, as did excellent dining, pristine environment, low crime, beautiful weather, gorgeous sunsets, and fantastic shopping, boating, fishing and golf. What was missing from this list […]
Through an innovative partnership, Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC) and David Lawrence Center (DLC) created the first equine-assisted psychotherapy services available in Collier County more than five years ago. It began with adults in the Crossroads addiction recovery program and recently expanded to at-risk teens in the adolescent partial hospitalization program. Equine-facilitated psychotherapy is a […]