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, […]
Summertime tends to be a great time to travel, no matter where you live. Here in Naples this year, especially, there have been unusually high temperatures, so I went up to Northern Michigan, as Phil and I had for nearly 30 years. Traverse City is a wonderful place to be, in July when the weather […]
Most people think of exercise as something that changes the body. We measure it in pounds lost, miles logged, or heart rates achieved. But movement may be altering something far more profound: our perception of time itself. Think about the last workout that truly challenged you. Twenty minutes on a rowing machine may have felt […]
Collier County voters will make several important decisions in the August 18 primary election, including races that will be decided that day and never appear on the November ballot. Key Dates July 20 – Voter registration deadline August 6 – Vote-by-mail request deadline August 8-15 – Early voting August 18 – Primary Election Day Florida […]
In a world where processed foods beckon us with their convenience and fresh produce promises health and vitality, it is easy to forget that our plates sometimes carry more than just nutrients and flavors. Beneath the delicious facade of our favorite snacks lies a hidden battleground: the fight against toxic chemicals. From pesticides in our […]
As the school year begins, our roads become busier with school buses, parents driving to drop-off lines, teen drivers heading to class, and hundreds of children walking, biking, scootering, and riding e-bikes to school. While the excitement of a new school year is in the air, it’s also one of the most important times to […]