by Allen Weiss, MD, MBA, FACP, FACR President and CEO, NCH Healthcare System What you think will happen, happens. People bring their own weather. Expecting a certain result increases the chance of that outcome. Self-fulfilling prophecies become realities. This phenomenon known as the Pygmalion Effect is the power of creating positive expectations. The Pygmalion Effect […]
by Dan E. Summers, Director Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services and Emergency Management It is my sincere hope that everyone in our community, especially those hardest hit by Hurricane Irma, are on the road to recovery and that the generosity of our neighbors made the holidays as pleasant as possible for those experiencing tough […]
by Clay Cox, Owner/President Kitchens by Clay We are in the local building business and the one thing we know for sure is that building loyalty is the most important thing we can accomplish in the course of any year. The funny thing is that doesn’t just mean loyalty among and with our clients, it […]
Dear Artsperts: I’m just curious, what happens to unsold paintings when an artist dies? Got any horror stories from your Gallery’s half century plus in the art business? Signed, Errors of Heirs Dear Errors, Having been in business as a gallery since January of 1964, we have represented hundreds of artists and/or their estates. Like […]
by Erick Carter Do you remember the scene in “South Pacific” where Nellie jumps into a cold shower to shampoo her hair? She then begins to sing “I’m gonna wash that man right out of my hair!” Forget about the man. Could she really have gotten her hair clean? Why not? Most people go into […]
WOW! Fabulous! Exciting! What are we talking about? The Naples Payers KidzAct program at the Sugden Community Theatre. This children’s educational program began as an initiative by former TNP executive director, Jim Rideoutte and present executive director, John Sorey in 2002 with 30 children. Today the year-round program has more than 500 children enrolled, ages […]
February 2 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Birding Basics Enjoy this fun and informative class with Randy McCormick designed to help novice birders identify birds. The classroom session explores how to use birds’ plumage, shape, behavior and habitat to recognize various species, as well as effective use of binoculars and field guides. Attendees will then learn more tricks of the trade […]
LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam and LPGA major champion and 2016 Olympian Lexi Thompson hit the links during the Immokalee Foundation’s 11th Annual Charity Classic Pro-Am. Twenty-six top professional golfers joined 104 philanthropic amateurs to raise more than $550,000at the recent scramble-style tournament for the foundation’s educational programs benefiting the youth of Immokalee. Held […]
Collier County Sheriff ’s Office chief was recently recognized for a lifetime of service by the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce. Chief James “Jim” Richard Williams received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the annual Distinguished Public Service breakfast at the Hilton Naples. He was joined by Cpl. Natalie Ashby, who was also recognized for her […]
It is frightening and often frustrating to encounter a large group of bicyclists, or peloton, when you are driving. No one wants to crash and everyone wants to get where they’re going as quickly as possible. HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR SHARINGTHE ROAD WITH THE SPANDEX CROWD Don’t be rattled if you hear a lot […]