Ten years after its launch, Florida Gulf Coast University’s music therapy program is striking a major chord, with alumni singing the praises of a profession that helps people improve their lives through the healing power of music. Housed in FGCU’s Bower School of Music & the Arts, the program has grown dramatically since 2015. It […]
Things are moving at warp speed these days and often without drivers. At least drivers we can see. After a decade of false promises and misstarts, autonomous vehicles are now starting to carry passengers. The robotaxi industry is taking off across the U.S. No one should be terribly surprised. Elon Musk has been saying for […]
by Jonathon Little, MBA Director of External Affairs For residents of Collier County, summer often brings warm weather, afternoon storms, and an unwelcome visitor: the black saltmarsh mosquito (Aedes taeniorhynchus). This year has proven especially challenging, with environmental conditions creating ideal circumstances for one of Southwest Florida’s most aggressive nuisance mosquitoes. The result has been […]
There are several different methods to use when one wants to participate in exercise training. No matter what level, movement is necessary to work the muscles and joints. Active motion incorporates the contractions of skeletal muscles which pull on the bones and ultimately move and limber the joints by increasing blood circulation and warming the […]
Every medical first represents years of preparation, collaboration and an unwavering commitment to advancing patient care. The NCH Rooney Heart Institute recently achieved another significant milestone by becoming the first hospital in Florida to perform the FDA approved SAPIEN M3 Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR), expanding treatment options to patients with severe mitral valve disease. […]
When we think about youth mental health, it is easy to assume that support begins and ends in a therapist’s office. While professional care is an important part of the picture, the reality is much broader. Whether it be with a parent, teacher, coach, neighbor, mentor or friend, every interaction a young person has can […]
As our nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, we invite you to join us in honoring those who have defended the freedoms we enjoy today. The Freedom Memorial in Naples, Florida stands as a lasting tribute to the brave men and women of our military, first responders, and […]
Seacrest Country Day School Welcomes Local Private School Leader Dennis Chapman as Its New Head of School Seacrest Country Day School, a college-preparatory institution serving students from early learning through 12th grade, announced it has named Dr. Dennis G. Chapman as its new Head of School. Chapman brings over two decades of independent school leadership […]
Connections lend momentum to an Artis—Naples season. A musical idea finds visual form in a gallery. A dance program reveals the pulse of an orchestral score. A film or musical gives new perspective on a story audiences thought they knew. Those connections guide the 2026-27 season, which officially begins this August under the theme To […]
In 1943, the Naples Airport – then known as the Naples Army Airfield – opened as a World War II training site for bomber crews and fighter pilots. Back then, Naples was a quiet, remote fishing village, the picture-perfect postcard image of “Old Florida.” Collier County’s population at the time was estimated at 5,000 residents, […]