A committee of past Hodges University Luminary Award honorees has selected Fort Myers philanthropist and community activist Betty Bireley as its 2015 Luminary of the Year award recipient. The annual award will be presented during a luncheon on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at the Broadway Palm Theater in Fort Myers. The Luminary Award recognizes local […]
Simplifies Your Social Media Management by Ron McGinty and Courtney Caldwell t was a crisp day in Everglades City last winter when I had a peek into the future. I was with my friend and fellow photographer, David Bankston. He told me social media had become too cumbersome to enjoy. David had my interest because […]
With Christmas around the corner and so many festive people in Naples, it’s no wonder so many of our favorite Life in Naples readers hold Christmas traditions so dear. Trimming the Christmas tree, gathering for a meal, crafting thoughtful newsletters, each has a meaning and embodies the joy of the season. Here are a few […]
by Jim Henderson President of William C. Huff Companies and national speaker for estate downsizing and lifestyle transitions Most homeowners have accumulated an array of collectibles over the years – everything from porcelain figurines to oil paintings; some never being moved for fear of damage. A client recently asked me how to clean and/or move […]
The vision of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County is to create a community where child abuse is not tolerated. The non-profit organization provides a coordinated, multi-agency approach to the investigation, intervention, and treatment of child sexual and physical abuse, minimizing the children’s trauma and supporting families in providing a safe environment. The CAC […]
by Robin DeMattia Retirees aren’t the only ones having fun in Collier County. Since it opened in 2012, the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (C’mon) has celebrated the natural curiosity of children by offering a dynamic educational space that encourages exploration and discovery for children from birth to age 14. The two-story 38,000-square-foot space located […]
by Juliana Meek and Kristine Meek Dear Artspert: I’ve been afraid to go into a gallery like yours because I don’t think I could afford anything in it and I’m not sure if I can just come inside and look around. Do you have anything affordable? Signed, Sticker Shock Dear Shock, Of course you can […]
December is always a month of choices and juggling schedules – at least that is what always happens to me. It seems no matter how I plan ahead the month just seems to jump up and catch me by surprise. Now I know that it will always follow November and the indulgences of Thanksgiving – […]
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS With special guests Jonathan Butler | Christopher Cross | Maysa While jolly ol’ St. Nick is busy making his list and checking it twice, Santa Koz is coming to town. Multi-Grammy nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz has become synonymous with the season, thanks to his high-energy holiday tour, which celebrates […]
Whether it’s working with retailers to share intelligence information and thwart shoplifters or joining forces with the schools to provide activities to keep young people busy and safe all summer long, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping the community safe through its many partnerships. The Sheriff’s Office, under Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, has […]