Entries by LifeInNaples

David Lawrence Center Celebrates 50 Years of Support for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery

by Trista Meister Mindful Marketing Polly Keller has been surrounded by mental illness her entire life. And now, due primarily to her volunteer efforts a half century ago and the steadfast support of thousands of Neapolitans along the way, David Lawrence Center (DLC) stands as the premier mental health and addiction treatment facility in Collier […]

NEW FIRE STATION FOR THE CITY OF NAPLES

by Pete DiMaria Fire Chief Naples Fire and Rescue Department The City of Naples Fire-Rescue Department was founded in 1935 when City Council named Cale Jones as its first fire chief. Fire Chief Jones was able to organize an all-volunteer fire and rescue squad. The delivery of a new fire engine in 1935 marked the […]

CCSO CROSSING GUARD NAMED BEST IN FLORIDA

For the past 16 years students at Avalon Elementary School have relied on crossing guard Becky Beatty to get them across the street without harm. But they will tell you she’s much morethan that. “Becky loves our students,” said teacher Donna La Grange. “She encourages them when they are sad or worried. Many students come […]

Movement Imbalances of the shoulder can Lead to Dysfunction

In recent articles posture has been discussed. A big problem area is the forward head posture. What ties in closely to this positioning is the shoulder complex. This article will focus of the complexity of the shoulder and a common misconception of the positioning of this area. One of the directives given by some yoga instructors is to keep the shoulders down […]

Harry Chapin Food Bank believes in caring and sharing

Senior hunger is a hidden and growing issue impacting some of the most vulnerable members of our community locally and across the country. Here in Collier County and elsewhere in Southwest Florida, low-income seniors who are on fixed incomes struggle to buy enough nutritious food to lead a healthy life, while balancing bills like rent, utilities, and medical care. Often, they choose […]