The Collier Mosquito Control District aims to suppress disease-carrying and nuisance mosquito populations using safe and cost-effective methods. Tracking mosquito-borne illnesses locally, statewide, and globally is crucial for community health. While Collier County has had one travel-related Dengue case, Florida is seeing increased Dengue cases compared to last year. Through June, Florida reported 244 travel-related […]
By: Paula Allia Strengthening of the legs is important at every age. During the strengthening process the leg muscles are involved in all activities of locomotion. Some muscles work isometrically, others work in a shortening contraction or lengthening contraction. These muscles through the neuromuscular system coordinate to assist, stabilize, or control desired activities. All of […]
I am excited to announce that Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has recently attained the Pathway to Excellence® recognition for nursing excellence, awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This designation places us as one among only 215 healthcare organizations worldwide, and the only one in our region, to achieve this status. Pathway to Excellence […]
by LOIS BOLIN, Ph.D., Old Naples Historian History, it seems, does not matter in modern society. Yet, the study of the past is essential for ‘rooting’ people in time and that matters because people who feel themselves to be rootless live rootless lives, often causing damage to themselves and others in the process. (Penelope J. […]
Climate Change and the Land of My Ancestors this article was first published in August of 2022 As we close out the Summer of 2022, most of you will probably agree, it seems to get intolerably more hot with each passing year. I tried walking on the beach to get some steps in and found […]
Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs Provides First-Ever Crisis Care Canine to Naples Police Department; Max will Assist in Comforting Children and Adult Victims Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs, a Naples-based nonprofit organization with a mission that promotes independence for combat wounded veterans, first responders and children with life-changing disabilities through partnerships with skilled assistance dogs, is proud […]
Audiences don’t have to wait until fall for the highly anticipated launch of the 2024-25 Artis—Naples season. In July, Alexander Shelley commenced his role as the artistic and musical director for the multidisciplinary arts organization. Even though Shelley won’t be in Naples until October, he and the Artis—Naples team have been collaborating for over a […]
Of all the articles I write for Life in Naples, the summer ones are absolutely the hardest for me to write because we don’t publish again until November. The Season is over, and our City is relatively quiet. City Council has gone on summer vacation. I will say, though, that they went on vacation amidst […]
A Message from your Publisher Reg Buxton How bad could the upcoming hurricane season be? Perhaps, the busiest ever. This is largely due to the near record-high temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean, along with reduced Atlantic trade winds, less wind shear, and a stronger than average African monsoon season. The La Niña conditions in the […]
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