Friends of Foster Children Forever (FFCF) held their 10th annual Boots & Boogie Bash fundraiser at Grey Oaks Country Club. The ‘boots and bling’ themed party had over 220 guests in attendance and raised over $165,000 for foster children. Party-goers enjoyed a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a surf and turf Texas-style dinner, a live auction and dancing […]
by Diana Jarrett GG RMV In a marriage made in tech-connected heaven, one of the latest incarnations of wearable technology solves many a modern lady’s tight spots. We go out with a small bejeweled clutch for social events, right? Not much room for the myriad staples we carry around during the daytime—but that’s exactly the point, isn’t it? IN THE […]
by Beth Brainard Executive Director of NPC As another season draws to and end, I would like to pay special tribute to the people who used our roadways without high drama. Thank you to all the motorists, bicyclists, walkers, and joggers who obey the laws; and when they don’t know the laws use common sense; […]
Damian Gonzalez remembers well his first day on campus at Florida Gulf Coast University. He would be 15 years old for another month yet, and he was sure everyone in his classes knew how young he was. As an Immokalee High School junior involved in The Immokalee Foundation programs, Gonzalez had been accepted into FGCU’s […]
Rookery Bay Research Reserve has unveiled a new, 180-gallon marine life exhibit at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. More than a dozen species of marine animals are now on display and available for guests of all ages to discover during regular visiting hours. “The opportunity to observe and interact with a pygmy sea cucumber, […]
by Guy Blanchette President and CEO, Drug Free Collier One of the things that has been reinforced for me in the short time I have been serving at Drug Free Collier is the power sharing our life experiences can have in helping others. When individuals are willing to share not only their time and talent, […]
Advertorial by Catherine Fay, Owner and VP Here’s mine – My parents had seven kids. Dad workedat State Farm Insurance in Bloomington, Illinois, and money was tight, although we kids never knew. The highlight of every summer was going on vacation. Mom and Dad always made SURE we went somewhere fun! Mom made sandwiches, with […]
May, June and July are favorite months for those of us that live in Naples full-time. Yes, the traffic is lighter, it is easier to obtain a restaurant reservation, summer weather is not yet as hot as it will be, and generally just a more relaxed feeling. We usually end the season by saying “Now next year I am not […]
Resistance training is a type of training that uses weight to stress the body enough to enhance lean body mass and ultimately muscular strength. Throughout life the body goes through a series of changes and as one ages there are hormonal changes, changes in insulin resistance, and even bone density changes. Everything gets harder to […]
Instead of using those bananas for banana nut bread (fattening!), have you considered using them for your hair? Bananas contain healing nutrients for color-damaged or dryhair, as do avocados. These fruits tend to work better if they are a bit over-ripe or soft. Rosemary and olive oil make a great treatment for your hair as […]