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 […]
There is a list of common life skills parents instinctively know they must teach their children to keep them safe and healthy. It includes habits such as looking both ways before crossing the street, washing your hands with soap and water and eating the right amount of fruits and vegetables. Too often, safety in and […]
by Teresa M. Araque Gone are the days when nurses weren’t permitted to perform such basic functions like take a patient’s blood pressure. Only doctors could do that. Today, nurses are a major part of healthcare, whether the setting is in a hospital, a doctor’s office, or a clinic. The educational requirements for a nurse […]
The Aqua Ball is a fundraiser sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Collier to help prevent childhood drowning by providing life saving swimming lessons. The Greater Collier Club voted to make its mission the prevention of childhood drowning. Club members knew people who had experienced near drownings, friends who drowned, and a 3 year […]
We’re leaving the busiest time of the year and venturing into a month that lines get shorter at your favorite restaurants and auto transporters are here removing some of the cars from our roads. The weather is still accommodating for outdoor activities and parking spots are more available in areas like Crayton Cove. This area […]