Entries by LifeInNaples

Hodges Board Announces the Appointment of Dr John Meyer as President

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On December 15, 2017, Hodges University’s Board of Trustees appointed Dr. John Meyer as the university’s new president. The appointment was made in conjunction with the university’s ongoing strategic directives to ensure academic quality for a diverse student population and drive innovation to meet the needs of the larger Southwest Florida community. “I am very optimistic about our focus on workforce oriented higher education,” says Meyer. “We […]

Congressman Rooney on a “Purge” by any other name

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In a recent television interview, I commented about “purging” the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) of people who have gone well beyond expressing personal political views and have sought to use their office to influence the recent 2016 election. There are deeply disturbing comments in the texts of Peter Strozk and his mistress, and while the actions of Bruce Ohr […]

art after dark Crayton Cove

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Welcome to busy, busy February! Traffic seemed to pick up quickly this season and won’t be getting any better until after Easter, so don’t let that stop you from getting to the places you want to go, as there are many worthwhile things to do in Naples. We are so fortunate to have some of the best weather in […]

Mayor Bill – What’s in his Corner

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Today is December 31st, 2017 and it’s a spectacular 75-degree day with lots of sunshine and many happy visitors and residents alike who are glad to be here. Memories of Hurricane Irma are slowly fading away, but the remnants will be a constant reminder to me for years to come. I am constantly asked about everything from my favorite restaurants to what […]

a message from your publisher… Home Rule

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Under Florida’s Constitution, municipalities are corporations vested with broad governmental and proprietary powers. Each city has a charter pointing out its scope of services, detailing its elections and scope of services. The details of this are found in policies, administrative codes and ordinances. Florida since 1968 has recognized the need for cities to have home rule powers. This is included in the constitution (Article […]

Everyone is talking about BITCOIN

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Investors are excited about bitcoin – perhaps too excited. Their fervor is easy to understand. On December 18, bitcoin closed at $17,566. Back on September 22, bitcoin was valued at only $3,603.1 Yes, you read that correctly – the price of bitcoin jumped nearly 500 percent in three months. Thanks to this phenomenon, investors everywhere are asking if they should buy […]

Waterside Shops’ 2018 Coins for a Cause Program to Benefit Avow Foundation 

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NAPLES, Fla. – 1/18/18 – Waterside Shops, the Gulf Coast’s premiere shopping and dining destination, is pleased to announce that Avow is the center’s 2018 Coins for a Cause program recipient. “When you make your wish and toss change into the fountains at Waterside Shops, you’re helping make miracles happen in our community,” explains Anne […]

Live & Learn with John Hopkins Medicine

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Join Pelican Bay Hosts David and Rena Rutstein, and Leo and Judy Zickler, for a Reception and Q & A session with a renouned thoracic surgeons from The John Hopkins Hospital BREATHE EASY Surviving Survivorship Hear from John Hopkins Medicine faculty Stephen Cl. Yang, M.D., Professor of Surgery and Associate Vice Chair for Faculty Development […]

David Lawrence Center Announces Co-Chairs and Honorary Co-Chairs for 50th Anniversary Puttin’ on the Ritz with a Twist Gala

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David Lawrence Center, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit mental health and addiction recovery treatment center serving children, adults and families, is pleased to announce that husband and wife philanthropic duos Jill and Michael Basden and Joyce and Bill O’Meara will lead the 50th Anniversary Puttin’ on the Ritz with a Twist Gala committee. This signature, […]