The much-awaited Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at Naples opened its doors in late January. The ASC is located on the 2nd floor of the present free standing Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. The state of the art facility has two operating rooms and six admission and recovery bays to allow the […]
Offering assistance to anyone has its challenges, however when that person is a family member, it can feel like a roller coaster ride. This emotional experience is more difficult when a memory deficit or processing problem is part of the mix. Parents continue to see their offspring as a child, a meddling child at that, […]
EXCELLENT! That’s the only word necessary to describe our recent St Patrick’s Day. No one loves and does parades quite as well as Naples. Why? Well the most obvious reason is that it’s fun, the second reason is the feeling of connectivity. As you looked out at the sea of faces it appeared that every nationality was represented in the cheering crowds. BUT on […]
Many of the artists in Crayton Cove have continued to feature their artwork in numerous art events and fundraisers for charitable groups in our growing community. Artists are a very caring segment of professionals and find themselves feeling moved to help a good cause whenever feasible. Because of the high concentration of artists here, there are numerous fundraising events in […]
It is hard for me to realize that another great season in Naples is winding down. Yes, all of us grumble about the heavy traffic that we all have to endure and the crowded beaches, restaurants, grocery stores,etc, etc. But, I don’t hear many, if any complaints about the spectacular weather that we have had […]
by Clay Cox Owner/President • Kitchens by Clay ADVERTORIAL We have found that a majority of our clients come to Kitchens by Clay not knowing what to expect or where to start in the renovation process. Initially their goal is to be provided with guidance. For us this is where the communication begins, but what […]
by Erick Carter Hair is made up of protein and requires moisture. The question is how do we know whether we need more of either? Here are two easy tests you can use at home to try and assess your own hair. The wet test: wet your hair and stretch it. If it returns to […]
by Steven Kissinger Alex Martinez is 13 years old. Although he wants to have his own business someday, he has plenty of time to decide firmly on a career. And he’s already getting a great head start on that decision as a student in The Immokalee Foundation’s Junior Career Development program. Along with other middle […]
At an early age, David Jones realized he had a special gift. By age nine, football was already second nature to him. “It’s the only place I felt free,” he said. Born and raised in East Orange, New Jersey, Jones took his athletic talent to Delaware State University where he became their all-time leading receiver; […]
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve was designated in 1978 and named for the bay where thousands of wading birds roost and nest on certain mangrove islands, and a lot of other birds also rely on this area for survival. Reserve staff and volunteers keep tabs on these bird populations as an indicator of estuarine […]