During Women’s History Month by Lois Bolin Old Naples Historian You’ve come a long way, baby,” was the Philip Morris slogan, that reached out during the height of the feminist movement targeting professional women in 1969, who understood “it was a woman thing” to “find your voice.” (PM’s subsequent marketing slogans.) Abigail Adams didn’t need […]
by Erika Donalds Collier County School Board Member We’ve all heard the mantra – “Parent Involvement is the key to Student Success.” It has been my mission for several years to engage parents and provide an avenue for greater involvement in their children’s education. Looking forward, we have some excellent opportunities to connect parents and […]
by John S. Cox, CCE, CEcD, IOM President & CEO The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce WHO? Arthrex is one of the top 100 fastest growing companies in the United States for the past 10 years and its mission, “helping surgeons treat their patients better,” reflects a global strategy to change the world for the […]
The name Kelly can be used as a given as well as a surname. It has origins in Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England but overall the meaning is the same, “warrior.” Now if you equate warrior behavior with passion, then you know Kelly Cooper. Kelly is an individual who finds joy in everything that she […]
Debbie Newman makes everyone look great in event photos by Kelly Merritt Sometimes life takes a unique path – a single event can begin a whole new journey. That’s just what happened to Debbie Newman, president of PhotoMagicEvents. Newman left a career in non-profit management five years ago to care for an ailing parent. “Soon […]
Dr. Marc Agronin, board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist and the Medical Director for Mental Health and Clinical Research at Miami Jewish Health Systems, will present a two-part seminar on dementia on Tuesday, March 10, at Jewish Family & Community Services of Southwest Florida in Naples. The seminar will feature a morning session for professionals, including […]
require leadership, economic liberty and teamwork. by Congressman Curt Clawson America is a nation where solutions rest not in big government, but in personal liberties, free enterprise, and the opportunity for all to pursue their own American Dream; regardless of race, creed, or conditions of birth. We should not burden the American economy with higher […]
five & art after dark March always seems to be the busiest month of the year here in Naples. The weather is beautiful and there is a lot to see and do that is memorable and worthwhile. If you enjoy art and music and a good time, “Five Painters And A Potter” is an absolute […]
by Diana Jarrett GG RMV Let’s say you love several colors of exotic gemstones, and can’t settle on just one? You’re in good company. And this is your lucky day. We’ve got a special jewel for you to consider this month, and it has quite a pedigree. ROYAL PROVENCE Some particularly rare jewels possess an […]
It’s not as simple as boy meets girl Meeting that special someone can be a challenge for anyone. But what if you’re an endangered slender-horned gazelle? If you’re one of the approximately 250 left wandering the sand seas of northern Africa, you’ll need all your desert adaptations to find a suitable mate among the dunes. […]