April is that month of transition in Naples. A number of our “snow birds” start their trek back north and things around town feel busy at the first of the month then start to slow down or even “drop off” after Easter has passed. If life kept you so busy that you weren’t able to […]
There are 24 hours in a day for the average adult to incorporate work, meetings, family, cooking, cleaning and sleeping. Earning a degree in the midst of such a busy schedule can seem impossible; however, Hodges University has created a program to make earning a degree possible – UPOWER™. As a self-paced, online program, UPOWER™ […]
Recently there has been considerable national attention regarding the harmful drinking water. We are pleased to remind Naples residents that they continue to have drinking water that meets the highest standers. The City of Naples Water Treatment Plant is an award winning, 30 MGD (million gallon per day) lime softening facility. The City received the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Plant […]
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 […]
Read the April 2016 edition of Life In Naples Turn pages by moving your mouse across the corners or clicking the arrow buttons. View larger by clicking on the menu bar and there are a variety of viewing options available. Email to your friends with the envelope logo. Print pages with the “printer” button. […]
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 […]