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 […]
When Tessa Crooker’s parents saw that her eyes were crossing, they knew their daughter had a potentially serious vision problem. That concern was well-founded, because without proper treatment, Tessa might have lost the vision in her right eye. Fortunately, the pediatric ophthalmology specialists at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at Naples were able to promptly diagnose […]
After months of hard work and victories, The Coldest Water FC co-ed team took home 1st place in North Collier Adult Soccer League. Shown above, Alex Gera, Horia Vese, David Aladdin, Lee Kurtzer, Molly Young, Allyson Webb, Kevan Wilson, Danny Gonzalez, Cassandra Hertz, Anita and Robert Uracs. Proudly sponsored by The Coldest Water, providing The […]