The word forever is not taken lightly at Friends of Foster Children Forever (FFCF). Many foster children don’t have a consistent positive person in their life and that is one reason FFCF is making sure they have a friend and an academic mentor. Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, FFCF is more determined than ever […]
Columbine shooting survivor Austin Eubanks will be the keynote speaker during the David Lawrence Center’s 6th Annual Sound Minds™ Mental Health Symposium on March 23, 2019 at Moorings Presbyterian Church (791 HarbourDr, Naples). The symposium will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and will be followed by a VIP Meet the Speaker luncheon […]
Dusty Holmes was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan where she remained until she became engaged to JB Holmes and moved to Maryland. Life being funny like it is they ended the engagement and both went their separate ways. Dusty, an RN, had the opportunity to work in several states broadening her perspective and life […]
by Nicole Roe For 15 years, Jody Watts raised her children alongside her husband while managing the books for their construction company. Now, as a single mother of three, she is working full time in hospitality to support her family. After attempting school years prior, only to be told to put her dream of becoming […]
by Claudia Dal Lago Billy Joel, Elton John, The Eagles, Journey, Neil Diamond and the Rat Pack. These are just a few classic favorites playing as part of the Naples Bay Resort’s Tribute Nights at The Pointe starting on Sunday February 10, 2019. Kicking off their 2nd Annual Tribute Nights at The Pointe, the Naples […]
The ‘Cars on 5th’ show is also about helping the community and giving to those in need. Donations from the attendees and individual contributions to our featured charities have raised over $1,100,000 over the past 14 years. St. Matthew’s House, which gathers contributions of food and clothing, the proceeds from which help operate food pantries […]
Here we go into the new year, 2019! There are a lot of new things happening in Naples, but it might be nice to take in some of the “old” things going on in Naples. Old Naples is full of fun events and things to do throughout the month. Third Street South is featuring their […]
NEW! Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center Hosts Science Saturdays Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center welcomes the entire family on Science Saturdays, 9 am to 4 pm, through April. Kids and grownups alike can explore and discover the plants, fish and wildlife that call Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s 110,000 acres home. Science Saturdays is a fun […]
At the stroke of midnight on December 31, the world will once again be joined in a universal commonality when we all begin toasting “Auld Lang Syne,” the poem by Robert Burns that is widely regarded as “one of the world’s most popular songs that no one knows the lyrics to.” The tune can stop […]
The Immokalee Foundation unveiled its new career model during the Charity Classic Celebration gala and Pro-Am this month, garnering strong support from philanthropists and community business leaders who donated $2.5 million to support the foundation’s groundbreaking programs that serve the youth of Immokalee. The Charity Classic Celebration provided attendees with the opportunity to support specific […]