The final chapter of the 2024-25 Artis—Naples season unfolds this summer with a vibrant lineup of performances, exhibitions and community events— promising exciting artistic encounters for patrons of all ages. The Naples Philharmonic opens May with a thrilling Masterworks program that tests the virtuosity of Naples Philharmonic Concertmaster Zachary DePue. Under the baton of guest […]
A Message from the New President and CEO, and Recent Museum Highlights The Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center is inspiring individuals to make positive changes in their communities all over Southwest Florida. Through our impactful exhibitions and innovative programming, we connect students and adults with history to teach the dangers of unchecked hate. We […]
This editorial was first published in February of 2022. 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 VIII, Section 2 (b) and ratified in 1973. This gives each city the […]
The Hallelujah Girls MAY 7 – MAY 25, 2025 By Jones Hope Wooten Hilarity abounds when the feisty females of Eden Falls, Georgia, decide to shake up their lives. The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes place in SPA-DEE-DAH!, the abandoned church-turned-day-spa where this group of friends gathers every Friday afternoon. After the loss […]
by Mackindy Dieu, Director of Acute Care Services at David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health Collier County is facing the worst mental health and substance use crisis in its history, with increasingly more individuals turning to David Lawrence Centers for behavioral health support each day. While services such as therapy and counseling remain in demand, […]
The Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is always a buzz of activities, events and exhibits for all ages to enjoy. There are aquariums, touch tanks, walking trails, a butterfly garden and even a scenic water overlook bridge. On May 3 it gets even better with Rookery Bay Community Day. This FREE day includes kayak demos, […]
by Paul Hiltz, NCH President & CEO Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) continues to lead the way in stroke care. I am excited to announce that the NCH Wingard Stroke Institute is among the first hospitals in the nation to perform the FDA-approved Neuroguard Integrated Embolic Protection (IEP) procedure, a groundbreaking treatment for patients with carotid […]
by Jonathon Little, Communications Director, Collier Mosquito Control District This year, the Collier Mosquito Control District is celebrating its 75th anniversary of serving the residents of Collier County. Created by an act of the Florida Legislature, the District started as the Naples Mosquito Control District in 1950, serving six square miles in the City of […]
Stretching Pre-and Post-Golf What is stretching anyway? Why do we stretch and which type of stretching is best? What are the goals for stretching? Should breathing techniques should be considered when stretching? Stretching of muscles deals with the actual contractile element of the muscle itself. This is called the sarcomere. This sarcomere is made up […]
Getting old is a tough duty. Your prostate enlarges. You get measured for dentures. You are forever changing your hearing aid batteries. Your hair goes grey, then white, then disappears altogether. And worst of all, you can’t remember a thing. I know I can’t. I put my reading glasses somewhere, but I have no idea […]