Entries by LifeInNaples

WHAT’S IN A LEADER

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 […]

Ninth Annual Gene Sarazen Charity Golf Tournament

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 […]

MOVING ON…

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 […]

Holocaust Museum Triumph Awards

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 […]

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AT THE CONSERVANCY COMMON SENSE SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX ISSUES

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 […]

WHEN A GALA IS HELD ONLY ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS, YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT!

So when the lights go up March 22 for “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” fans of live theater will be watching dozens of performers from the Naples Players adult and youth programs entertain them throughout the evening. “The opening number will be 14 to 18 year olds performing ‘Can’t Stop the Music’ from Hairspray, […]

Tips for Caring FOR A LOVED ONE

by Jill Ciccarelli Rapps, CFP® Financial Advisor Sometimes life can throw a variety of unexpected events at us. When it does, coping with them in the best way possible is very important. When a circumstance arises that requires us to care for a loved one – whether it’s aging parents or a spouse that has […]