The Laws of Life is a character education essay/speech contest, which focuses on 12 basic character traits: citizenship, cooperation, courage, fairness, honesty, kindness, patriotism, perseverance, respect, responsibility, self-control, and tolerance. Students in grades 4 through 12 throughout Collier County submit essays on the assigned trait(s). This was the 19th year for the contest, which began […]
In our wealthy community it’s hard to imagine that so many people need our assistance, but there are. Single parent families, usually women, raising their children to the best of their ability but somehow falling short. The prevalence of abuse and exploitation of women, children and the elderly is both shocking, disgusting and most of […]
New Horizons of Southwest Florida, a local nonprofit, is committed to its mission to empower at-risk youth to reach their full potential in life. New Horizons was established in 2002 with only 20 kids. It has since grown to provide more than 80,000 hours of after school tutoring and mentoring annually to nearly 400 children […]
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In the 2015 outdoor season you can expect to see more homeowners investing in their outdoor spaces. Fire Features, Pergolas, and Outdoor Kitchens will continue to populate the backyards of South Florida. Our culture is quickly recognizing the benefits of enjoying quality time at home in the fresh air. Dining al fresco while the sun […]
Read the April 2015 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. […]
Hodges University has named Raphael (Alex) Olivares as this year’s recipient of the 2015 Founders Award – an honor presented annually to an exemplary Hodges University graduate who has provided outstanding and distinguished service to our community. The Award was presented at the 19th annual Humanitarian of the Year Awards luncheon recently. “I am deeply […]
Is your medicine cabinet filled with prescription and over-the-counter medication that you no longer use? If so, Drug Free Collier can help you clean up your act. Volunteers with Operation Medicine Cabinet® will be on hand at multiple locations throughout Collier County on Saturday, April 25, 2015 to help residents safely dispose of unwanted household […]
ADVERTORIAL When I bought William C. Huff Companies 26 years ago, baby boomers were in the midst of upsizing their homes and lifestyles. As a result of their prosperity and upward mobility, our company grew along with them. A great number of boomers born between 1946 and 1964 have held top-level corporate positions; opened their […]
by Jaclyn L. Kovach, MD What causes age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? Patients pose this seemingly simple question to me every day. For the past seven years, my colleague Dr. Stephen G. Schwartz, MD, MBA and I at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (BPEI) in Naples have collaborated with geneticists at the John P. Hussman Institute […]