Changing the lives of women, families and communities, expands into Naples I am proud to work with and represent this organization” states Barbara Melvin President of Dress for Success SW Florida. Barbara propels people into action with her excitement as she speaks about her “favorite” organization. She and her husband Daniel CEO/ Owner of Most […]
I am often asked at what age should I cut my hair. Age should not be the deciding factor on length. Importance should be placed on; does it work for my lifestyle? Does it look good on me? Do I style my hair or just wear it in a ponytail? Do you swim a lot, […]
by Clay Cox With a twinkle in his eye he said “now that we have designed the perfect kitchen for you let’s make it sexy”. And the customer just stood there speechless until she squeaked out just one word “sexy”? “Absolutely” said the kitchen designer, “I said sexy and that’s what we should do.” “How […]
The season is in full swing and there are people everywhere doing some type of exercise. There are a few key things to be aware of with exercise. First, many of the Naples streets and sidewalks have a slope to them. Secondly, if you have ever had a lower extremity problem with pain or dysfunction, […]
by Meg Stepanain Can the distilled spirits market support another vodka or rum? Peter Flood, owner of Abaco Marketing and Investments, Inc. of Naples says absolutely! Flood, founder and developer of Bahama Blue Rum and Bahama Blue Vodka is excited to announce the 1st quarter release of these two new specialty premium distilled spirits he […]
by Allen Weiss, MD, MBA, FACP, FACR President and CEO, NCH Healthcare System Every day in our nation, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65. (And I’m one who’s reached that milestone.) As a result, myths about aging, examples of how to age well, and just aging in general are increasingly popular subjects. Two years ago we […]
by John S. Cox, CCE, CEcD, IOM President & CEO Returning home early to Naples from the Christmas holidays was a good decision; travelling back on Sunday, December 28, 2014 however, was not. The three lane parking lot called I-75 southbound was playing host to bumper-to-bumper and in some cases door-to-door activity which reminded me […]
LEADERSHIP COLLIER MAKES A DIFFERENCE by David Dorlé When we discovered Naples in the early 90s, we never thought we’d get used to its beauty, its friendly business environment and its generous citizenry. Little by little, we did get used to it and, I’m ashamed to admit, we occasionally take it for granted. But leave […]
by Lois Bolin Old Naples Historian with Florida Native, Peter Thomas, WWII Veteran A 17.3 billion dollar industry, Valentine’s Day, has long been known as a day of romance but its tradition and patron saint is cloaked in mystery. Legend tells us that Valentine was a third century Roman priest, who defied Claudius II’s ‘no […]
Brings laughs and donations for Friends of Foster Children of SWFL Laughs were abundant as nationally known comedians, Jake Johannsen and Nigel Lawrence, entertained guests at the 14th Annual Comedy Cabaret to benefit the Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida (FFC). The fundraiser was held at The Naples Beach Hotel and included cocktails, silent […]