If you’re looking to experience a part of Naples that still reflects the natural beauty of old Florida, it’s time for a visit to Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Just 15 minutes from downtown Naples, this unique ecosystem protects 40% of Collier County’s most pristine, undeveloped coastline encompassing 110,000 acres of land and water. […]
For many families, the beginning of a new school year offers a fresh start, marking the start of an exciting new chapter with the return to classmates, learning and a variety of activities. At David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), we understand it can also spark a wave of stress, anxiety and worry in […]
At Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH), innovation is how we shape the future of health care in our community. Every advancement we provide to our community reflects our ongoing mission to deliver the highest quality of care. In May of this year, we took another meaningful step forward by becoming the first healthcare provider in Southwest […]
The “core” is a term used to identify the muscles that circumferentially are present between the trunk and the proximal hips. There are several musclesassociated with the core but which ones are important? Actually, all of the core muscles are important. Proper balance between these muscles allows for fluid movement without excessive pulls in one […]
by Johnathon Little Like mosquitoes, hurricanes are a fact of life in Southwest Florida, and they are something that Collier Mosquito Control (CMCD) actively plans for. Our area has received multiple blows from major hurricanes in the last three years, and this planning allows CMCD to stay operational for as long as possible as a […]
It’s a tough duty getting old. You don’t walk as fast. You don’t think as fast. Sometimes you don’t think at all, or so my wife says. You’re warned about losing your balance, but you fall down anyway. You hear a lot of baloney about your Golden Years, but after a certain age nothing gets […]
On the first Friday of most months, conservationists from across Southwest Florida gather at the Naples Botanical Garden to share ideas, build relationships and strengthen the region’s conservation community. What started as a simple networking idea has grown into “Conserveza” — a clever mash-up of conservation and “cerveza,” the Spanish word for beer. Over refreshments, […]
Our Naples summer sunshine is as bright as ever, but, at the same time, our country is facing dark times of conflict and distressing news. Rather than retreat into discouragement and uncertainty, I’m rallying. It’s not always easy, but I’m reminded of the saying, “A sorrow shared is halved; a joy shared is magnified.” Whether […]
Collier County is growing rapidly, welcoming new families and businesses each day. Whether you’re a longtime resident or a recent arrival, chances are you’ve noticed the boom. And, as our area grows, so does the need for accessible, quality health care for all who call our community home. At Healthcare Network, we’ve long understood that […]
Many in Southwest Florida may not realize that The Immokalee Foundation has been helping to fuel our local workforce for over 33 years. The young people we support don’t start at the top—far from it. However, the benefit of living just north and/or south of the poverty line for these young people is that overcoming […]