Hodges University, a private, non-profit institution of higher learning offering 25 undergraduate and nine graduate degree programs of study, has named Dr. David B. Borofsky as interim president. The appointment has been approved by the university’s Board of Trustees. Dr. Borofsky has more than 30 years of experience in leadership positions with public universities, community […]
by Kelly Merritt It really is a great program. I just wish my high school had it at the time when I was young.” Lieutenant Colonel Paul Garrah may not have had Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps ( JROTC) at his school, but he devotes his time to making sure Collier County students have the […]
A look at common abbreviations for today’s technology If you use a computer or handheld device, there is probably a time when you were stumped by a term that did not make sense. Many of these abbreviations are used all the time, yet many of us could not identify their real names. I will attempt […]
The Guadalupe Center in Immokalee is a symbol of hope. For more than 30 years, the nonprofit organization has guided pre-kindergarten through high school-aged students toward a better future, one focused on education as an answer to breaking the cycle of poverty. The success stories – 79 college graduates, thousands of kindergarten-ready students and first-generation […]
It will be a hair raising experience for this year’s Night at the Museum fundraiser benefitting the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (C’mon). The adults only event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7 from 6 to 11:30 p.m. at the 38,000 square foot museum. The theme for this year is “Big Wigs.” Guests are invited […]
by Dr. Jaclyn Kovach Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss among Americans age 50 and older and likely affects over 30,000 individuals in Naples. This condition causes damage to the macula, a small spot near the center of the retina, which is a tissue that lines the inside back […]
The Story of Barrett’s Esophagus by Susan Liberski, MD Heartburn symptoms are very common. Just walk down the aisle of your local grocery or discount store and you’ll see shelves of over the counter (OTC) medications for heartburn and acid indigestion. You probably know the feeling, burning in the chest, discomfort in the upper abdomen, […]
by Jim Henderson President of William C. Huff Companies and national speaker for estate downsizing and lifestyle transitions It’s important to feel at home and a part of the community whether you’re a seasonal or permanent resident. To help promote this concept, we recently held our fifth annual William C. Huff Companies Cross-Networking event and […]
by Steven Kissinger Johnnie Gonzales became involved with The Immokalee Foundation when he was junior at Immokalee High School. As a participant in Future Builders of America – a workforce development and student leadership program now known as TIF’s Career Development and Readiness program – Gonzales took part in numerous educational, construction and community activities. […]
by Kelly Merritt Music lovers flock to places like Erin’s Isle and Café Alfredo for Cahlua & Cream. The musical duo of Don and Lesly Hale has been dazzling audiences with familiar tunes for decades and they are still one of Naples’ biggest hit acts, performing everything from jazz standards to current hits. Even though […]