by Tim L. Tetzlaff Director of Conservation & Communications | Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens It’s been said that travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. And while some purchases give fleeting joy, the investment in travel grows in profound ways over time. I recently had the honor of hosting another […]
Collaborating to improve health care by Steve Wheeler Since 1977, Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida has grown from two small trailers in Immokalee into a $35 million healthcare agency with 330 employees caring for an average of 40,000 individuals a year, including 27,000 children, making it the largest single provider of pediatric care in Collier […]
Returning to Naples for season is cause for celebration and planning. Bustling social life, ringing in the holidays and reconnecting with friends and family are the focus for most of these residents. But there are other important considerations residents need to make to ensure the things that make Naples so grand stay that way. “Seldom […]
Diabetics and the eye by Dr. Jaclyn Kovach Diabetes is a common condition in which high blood sugar causes damage to blood vessels throughout the body, including the heart, kidneys, nerves, and eyes. This type of injury to blood vessels in the retina is called diabetic retinopathy, which is the leading cause of blindness in […]
Life In The Facet Lane by Diana Jarrett GG RMV The trait that makes colored gemstones so appealing is their storytelling opportunity. Most of them are sourced in remote regions, often at great peril to the gem hunter. Political hot-spots and treacherous accessibility near mines contribute to the overall risk involved with their harvest. TWO […]
by Congressman Curt Clawson On November 4th I was honored and humbled to be re-elected to the US Congress. During this season of thanksgiving, I’m grateful for the broad support received throughout our district. I want to assure all my constituents – whether you voted for me or not – that my team and I […]
by Kelly Merritt For holiday music enthusiasts, the Living Christmas Trees performances at First Baptist Church of Naples are the hallmark of the season. For the faithful, the performances showcase the spiritual messages Christians cherish in celebrating the birth of their Lord Jesus. This year is the 32nd anniversary and grand finale of the Living […]
We are entering into a time of year that for most of us is steeped in traditions. For generations, our families gathered together to celebrate in different ways. Tradition is a powerful concept. It roots us, makes us comfortable through reenactment and ritual and centers us on the important relationships between us and our kin […]
The Naples Pier has had many transformations since it was built in 1889, some because of choice and others because of chance. The hurricane of 1910 almost destroyed the pier. It was rebuilt 100 feet longer, with two wings forming a “V,” reopening in 1911. The hurricane of 1926 and Labor Day hurricane of 1935 […]
by Kelly Merritt It takes a very special person to write a children’s book. It takes a teacher who loves children to write children’s books that help them learn and grow into better people. That’s what author Joan J. Curley has done for decades, including her next hardcover book dedicated to the members and workers […]