Tennis elbow is a term given as a diagnosis for a common painful elbow condition. This condition affects gripping, lifting and even the turning of the wrist. Some tennis players develop tennis elbow but not all diagnosed actually play tennis. A person diagnosed with tennis elbow usually has pain at the outer protuberance (lateral epicondyle) […]
There aren’t many ‘newly discovered’ gemstones. Most gems have been around for centuries if not thousands of years. But the earth has not given up all its treasures. Every so often, someone stumbles upon a new stone that upsets the whole idea of what are precious stones. WHERE YOU LEAST EXPECT IT Such is the story […]
by Sandra Lee Buxton Avow Hospice has been a trusted provider of care and comfort in Naples since 1983. Some things are changing and new programs are being added, however their commitment to exceptional service is an unwavering constant. Dr Cynthia Nehrkorn assumed responsibility as Medical Director early this year, but this is not new […]
by Claudia Polzin Consultant to Nonprofits Over the months that you have been reading my articles, you have learned about the wonderful music groups that we have in this city – and the many and varied opportunities for concerts – and many of them are free or have a nominal charge. But as you have […]
Being walkers with the dawn and morning, Walkers with the sun and morning, We are not afraid of night, Nor days of gloom, Nor darkness– Being walkers with the sun and morning. –Langston Hughes April is National Poetry Month. Poetry celebrates with words all that is beautiful and exquisite, intense and powerful. Poetry expresses the […]
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 […]