Dazzle, Guadalupe Center’s 2017 signature event, held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, raised a record $1.5 million to benefit the children and families of Immokalee, and to provide critical funding for the Early Childhood Education Program. Guests heard from a family touched by the Guadalupe Center, met high school Tutor Corps students, saw a performance […]
In my opinion the month of March is the busiest one in Naples. It also signifies that I will have been back in the Mayor’s seat for a year and it seems that the days and months have flown by. Therefore, much to the angst of my peers at the magazine I have a lot […]
Senior Dispatcher Richard Swink of the Collier County Sheriff ’s Office has been selected as the2017 Dispatcher of the Year by the Florida Sheriffs Association. The award, presented each year at the FSA winter conference, is given to one commendable communications officer who has demonstrated exemplary service, professionalism, and commitment in the line of duty. […]
The Friends of Foster Children Forever (FFCF) invites the public to the “Couture, Cuisine and Charity” wine, appetizer and fashion event to be held on Thursday, March 23 at The Village Shops on Venetian Bay. This evening of fashion and fun will be held from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Guests will enjoy an exclusive […]
by Catherine Fay, Owner and VP It’s hard to get tired of the beach, golfing, biking and Naples’fine restaurants, but sometimes you just need to get away and take a time out from the mayhem of “season.” We have a suggestion — the Bahamas! As the old slogan goes, “It’s better in the Bahamas” and […]
It was a historic event for both The Immokalee Foundation and its students: For the first time in 25 years 24 students from Immokalee traveled to a presidential inauguration inWashington, D.C. “It was a life-changing moment,” said17-year-old Immokalee High School senior Ulna Beaubrum after the trip. “There were so many things I hadn’t seen before. […]
Spring is approaching. This may be the ideal time to try something new with your hair. A pop of highlighting may just be what you need and for a brighter look for your hair. Start with soft highlights. For longer or medium length hair, highlights that fall underneath can be soft and give a hint […]
We are in full season again and I don’tmean the holiday season as that hasalready passed. I refer to the return of our seasonal Naples homeowners who are here for the weather (and the shopping we hope).Typically, we at Kitchens by Clay, realize an increased interest in remodeling kitchens and bathrooms during this time of […]
by Karen Coney Coplin There’s a new face in town – or, actually, many faces- all of whom comprise a newly launched not-for profit, the Collier Resource Center. If you haven’t heard about it, the organization will host an upcoming “Friendraising” event later this month or in early April, 2017 as an introduction to the […]
Donations to this year’s Fund a Need, Children’s Healthcare, closed out the thrilling Naples Winter Wine Festival, bringing in on-the-spot contributions that raised $1.6 million. These funds will ensure that all children receive the high-quality, in-depth medical attention in the areas of oral and mental health as well as primary care and vision. Guests from around […]