Entries by LifeInNaples

The Naples Players Celebrate the Holidays with Little Women—The Musical

This holiday season, The Naples Players invites audiences to celebrate family, love, and resilience with Little Women: The Musical, performing November 19 through December 21, 2025, in the Kizzie Theater. Sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union, this heartwarming production transforms Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel into a sweeping musical that captures the spirit of the […]

Naples Children Foundation Unveils a New Name, Logo and Website

Expanding Its Mission to Meet the Increasing Needs of Collier County’s Most Vulnerable Children After 25 years of measurable impact, the non-profit foundation behind the world renowned Naples Winter Wine Festival takes on a bold identity and digital platform of its own The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), formerly known as the Naples Children & Education […]

Athena’s Story: One Kitten’s Journey, One Species’ Future by Tim L. Tetzlaf

A few days before writing this, I helped carry a Florida panther into the Glass Animal Hospital, one of many that have arrived with little notice over the years. Panther response is rarely scheduled. Back in June 2017, we had a meeting with filmmaker Chris Morgan about creating a panther documentary with Big Cypress National […]

The McHenry Family: A Legacy of Service in Aviation by Chris Rozansky, Executive Director, Naples Airport Authority

At Naples Airport, we are proud to be part of a community shaped by aviation pioneers whose passion and service inspire future generations. One of those individuals is retired Col. Chuck McHenry, a former Air Force fighter pilot, mentor and Naples resident whose story is deeply woven into the fabric of our airport and our […]

Building Safer Communities Through Evidence-Based Prevention in Schools

In an era when drug abuse and violence continue to threaten America’s youth, one nonprofit organization is making a significant impact through its comprehensive, school-based prevention programs. L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence) has established itself as a national leader in protecting young people from the dangers of substance abuse, bullying, and violence through […]

The Urgency of History by Lois Bolin, Ph.D., Old Naples Historian

New and Old are two opposing ideas that frequently embody transformation and custom. New embodies creativity, advancement, and contemporary life, whereas Old evokes the past, sentimentality, and cultural legacy. Each carries its distinct merits. New often introduces thrill and novelty, while Old delivers comfort and reliability. In the end, the dynamic between New and Old […]