Entries by LifeInNaples

CCSO Drone Unit Takes Flight

A new Collier County sheriff’s office aerial unit took to the skies in the form of five flying robots. The Drone Unit is made up of members from throughout the Sheriff’s Office, who conduct drone operations as needed in addition to their assigned duties. Lt. Scott Barnett of the agency’s Bureau of Technical Services oversees […]

First Fine Art Purchase – Ask the Artspert

by Juliana Meek and Kristine Meek Dear Artspert What should a new collector be looking for when they areconsidering making their first fine art purchase? Signed, First Time Buyer Dear First Timer, Welcome to the art world. It’s an exciting and life-long journey of discovery. As you explore new art styles, new artists, and new […]

National Opioid Expert Supports Community Effort to Reduce Addiction and Overdose

by Lisa Gruenloh During 2016, more Americans died from opioid overdose than the 43,000 Americans who died over the 20-year span of the Vietnam War. That sobering statistic was one of many shared by national opioid expert Dr. Andrew Kolodny, who led a two-day summit of physicians and other health practitioners committed to addressing the […]

Finally fixing math education

by Marla Weiss Developing moon rockets and inventing open-heart surgery are “hard”; operating on fractions is not, despite prevailing attitude. After years of helping students experience the beauty of math, I started writing books to address the ongoing problem of inferior math education on a national scale. First, I tried educating people via entertainment by […]

Dental Excellence Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary

Dr. Cheryl Malick, a Naples resident since 1985, celebrates 15 years of serving our community at Dental Excellence, her state of-the-art office. An alumna of Barron Collier High School and the University of Florida, she achieved undergraduate honors in engineering sciences with a minor in biomedical engineering prior to attending dental school. During her studies, […]

LEARN TO RAISE RESILIENT, PURPOSEFUL KIDS FROM GOLD STAR MOTHER, KAREN VAUGHN

Few parents or grandparents would question the importance of raising strong, independent and courageous children. However, knowing how to accomplish that is an entirely different matter. In her 2017 book, “World Changer, “Gold Star mother Karen Vaughn shares an insightful blueprint and study guide grounded in the incredible journey raising her son, Aaron. Aaron Vaughn […]