by Beth Brainard, Executive Director Naples Pathways Coalition Motorists, before you blow a gasket; pedestrians, before you shout out directions; and bicyclists, before you exhibit a rude finger salute, PLEASE learn the traffic laws! Knowledge of what is legal and what is not should do a great deal toward diffusing the considerable anger and frustration on the roadways and sidewalks. LAWS FOR […]
If you’re not familiar with this distinguished Club, then you should be. Simply stated, its mission is “To provide immediate financial assistance to the families of fallen police and emergency responders, those who serve in law enforcement, corrections, fire fighting, (EMS) and any and all State or Federal law enforcement personnel assigned to Collier County, Florida and all of Southwest Florida. The mission is […]
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After a spirited weekend featuring the best wines produced worldwide and cuisine from the country’s top chefs, the Naples Winter Wine Festival generated $11.1 million during its thrilling live auction, bringing the total amount raised since the Festival’s inception in 2001 to more than $146 million. Guests from around world came together under the tent […]
Drug Free Collier and Mothers Against Drunk Driving are beaming with pride after witnessing dozens of local teens rally around the prevention of underage drinking. Students from eight different middle and high schools throughout Collier County recently came together for Youth Jam ‘16, an inaugural Youth Leadership Conference that featured innovative ways to help teens […]
The Naples Italian American Foundation (NIAF) will hold its 9th Annual Gene Sarazen Charity Golf Outing on March 19th, 2016, at the beautiful Vineyards Country Club in Naples, Florida. This golf tournament is the largest fund-raising event by NIAF to help support organizations assisting special needs children and adults in Collier County. This year funds […]
by Kelly G. Cooper From Cinderella to Imelda Marcos, footwear has always seduced our imaginations and is undoubtedly an essential piece of fashion. Shoes speak louder than words and are certainly a barometer of style for both men and women alike. People began wearing shoes over 40,000 years ago to protect their feet from weather […]
by Jim Henderson President of William C. Huff Companies and national speaker for estate downsizing and lifestyle transitions From the early 90’s through the early 2000’s, baby boomers and their growing families made up a majority of the ‘up-sizing’ movement within our country. Upwardly mobile boomers moved on average every six years as their careers […]
by Sandra Lee Buxton This year the Museum is celebrating the impact of its educational programs during the 15th Anniversary Triumph Awards on April 13th, at the Naples Yacht Club. The honorees will be F.E. and Jack Nortman selected for their loyalty and continued support in educating the community and students of all ages. Triumph […]
by Nick Penniman The first three Life in Naples articles on the Conservancy of Southwest Florida have covered wildlife care and rehabilitation, education and science. This final piece is about the best known and most public part of the Conservancy’s work: environmental policy. Beginning in 1964 with a petition signed by thousands of citizens, elaborately […]