Excitement, cowboy boots and hats filled the room at the ninth annual Friends of Foster Children Forever (FFCF) Boots & Boogie Bash. The fundraiser was held at Grey Oaks Country Club with over 220 in attendance. The Bash began with a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a Texas-style dinner, live auction and dancing. The event raised over $150,000 […]
Wine legends Bill Harlan and Antonio Galloni to showcase unique collection of “first-growth” vintages Naples, FL – July 21, 2016 – Harlan Estate, the ultimate cult winery behind some of the world’s most sought-after California Cabernets, will headline the 2017 Vintage Cellar with a vertical tasting of ten celebrated vintages, including extraordinary 100-point vintages from […]
As a result of the last local election, the Naples City Council has three new members as well as a new Mayor. In other words a change of 57 percent. The Collier County Board of Commissioners will have three new members after the Fall election or a 60 percent change in the Commission. Why is this information of interest you ask? With […]
Culinary Hall of Fame recipient will be honored at world’s most successful international charity wine auction Naples, FL – June 28, 2016 – The Naples Winter Wine Festival has announced that it will welcome Wolfgang Puck, the culinary celebrity and owner of such legendary restaurants as Spago and CUT, as the Chef de […]
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Captain Jerry Yellin, SPIRIT OF 45 National Honorary Chair Pilot Who Flew the Last Combat Mission in World War II At age 92, Captain Yellin is still speaking around the country to “Keep the Spirit ’45 Alive!” & to help our returning Veterans with PTSD. He will be in […]
by Amy Lane Director of Development & Major Gifts Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Naples Q. The new building in Naples is incredible. Can you tell us about it? A. The building was designed by Gresham, Smith and Partners, a leading multidisciplinary design and consulting firm. The facility is 20,000 square feet and includes 22 […]
Parents are encouraged to develop a summer plan with this in mind With summer upon us, students, teachers and parents look forward to a break from the busy school year. By the time June hits, most people look forward to slowing down and enjoying a laid back summer. Although this sounds like a good plan, […]