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 […]
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 […]
For several years the City of Naples has worked diligently to improve its sidewalk and cycling network. Enormous improvements are evident. Although the plan is still a work in progress, most of the city features connective routes to get around town, without the need of a motorized vehicle. With so many people using healthy means […]
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The Watkins family announces a strategic relationship with The Athens Group for the redevelopment of The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club NAPLES, Fla. (March 5, 2018) – Following more than a year of research and analysis, the Watkins family – third-generation owners and operators of the storied 72-year-old Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are fortunate in the Naples area to have many opportunities for those who aspire to be nurses. There are no better caretakers than nurses. During the recent hurricane and during a busy holiday season, nurses leapt with both feet. Patient volumes are now up with the flu season and there is not much time for breaks. Nurses work long stretches to accommodate precious moments […]
Ron and Aschley Kezeske grew up in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Ironically, their relationship began about the same time as Aschley’s passion and love for dogs began; in 2001, when they were both in the 8th grade. It was then that Aschley was introduced to her first pet border collie, Blackberry (aka Bear). The dynamic duo competed in agility together, achieving the highest American […]