Please, what is your secret? How should I apply product? First and foremost, salon quality products help to produce quality results. Using these products properly certainly helps, too. Unfortunately, people often misuse their products. Applying too much isn’t good, but neither is applying too little. When you place a blob of product on your hand, […]
The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks Established in 2002, serves as the official philanthropic partner of Big Cypress, Biscayne, Dry Tortugas, and Everglades National Parks. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Alliance raises funds and awareness to support programs and activities within these national parks, focusing on education, exploration, and conservation. By uniting those who […]
Since 1991, The Immokalee Foundation has empowered over 16,000 students who have, in turn, made extensive contributions to Southwest Florida’s workforce. We often say we are “preparing the leaders of tomorrow;” however, the impact is strongly felt throughout our community today. Consider this: If an Immokalee Foundation high school senior was 18 years old in […]
One of the most remarkable aspects of community theater is the people—neighbors, friends, and familiar faces—who bring stories to life on stage and work tirelessly behind the scenes. They might play leading roles under the spotlight or lend their hands to sets, costumes, and props. Offstage, they’re just as likely to be your dentist, electrician, […]
Last year was the hottest on record and 2025 looks to be no better as we brace for even higher temperatures. The climate is changing. Whether you are a believer or not, whether you are a Republican or Democrat, whether you love or hate fossil fuels – none of that matters. The planet will continue […]
In January, Collier Mosquito Control District (District) launched a new sterile insect technique (SIT) pilot program in Golden Gate City targeting Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. This invasive species can spread diseases such as dengue, zika and chikungunya and is resistant to some traditional methods of mosquito control. Golden Gate City was selected for this program because […]
What does the word metabolism mean to you? Does your body have a fast or slow metabolism? This is a topic that everyone should question. Once you know about your metabolism, what can you do to affect a change? Metabolism is the process that the body uses to convert energy for the body. Metabolic rate […]
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and the fourth among women in the United States. When considered together, CRC is the second leading cause of cancer deaths nationwide. In 2021, the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer (USMSTF) […]
Vaping has become an epidemic among young people, with more and more youth across our community engaging in this activity. A staggering 1.63 million students nationwide, including approximately 1.2 million high school students and 410,000 middle school students, report that they use a form of e-cigarettes. Of those, more than 38% used an e-cigarette at […]
The month of February always evokes the images of Valentine’s Day celebration. And what better time to ponder the concept of Love if not on Valentine’s? Well, it turns out that there is a better time. And that time is now, whenever you are reading this. Five years ago, the Covid pandemic shuffled our deck […]