Entries by LifeInNaples

Research Means Hope For Cancer Patients In Southwest Florida

As the largest independent oncology/hematology practice in the United States, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) has always had a forward-thinking attitude towards clinical trial research. “Clinical trials are vital to our practice,” says FCS oncologist Dr. Rebecca Kosloff. “The reason cancer survival rates have dramatically increased over the past two decades can be […]

The Naples Players Present Black Tie

The Naples Players will perform Black Tie by A.R. Gurney in Blackburn Hall January 15 through February 8. Before Curtis, played by Jim Heffernan, is able to raise his glass and make a memorable speech for his son’s wedding, he must defend the time-honored ways of his past, including his attire. Cultures clash when a […]

The New Year: Where To Start? Time To Move!

January is here and the holidays have passed. This is when most people have a New Year’s resolution that once talked about now needs to become reality. Most fitness memberships commence with vigor YET many drop out within the first two months. It is time to get serious about what your needs are and persevere […]

Who’s Got Your Back? The Collier Citizens Council

Who speaks for the residents? In policy matters, who’s got the back of the little guy, the folks in the disparate communities throughout Collier County? Businesses have the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, and it does a great job representing their interests. Politicians have political committees to raise money and support their election. Homeowner groups […]

Music To Lift Your Spirits

by Claudia Polzin Director of Development – Southwest Florida Classical South Florida – 88.7 Do you remember December “up north”? I do – and it was cold, cloudy, and snowy. Compare it to December in Naples – never need to put on boots , unless they are a fashion statement; never need to scrape the […]

Beating Back Childhood Obesity

by Kaydee Tuff The son of migrant farm workers, 11-year-old Freddy Sanchez loves soccer but may never have had the chance to participate without the Salud Immokalee program. Created by Healthcare Network psychologist and FSU College of Medicine assistant professor Dr. Javier Rosado, this innovative program combats the nation’s number one childhood health concern – […]

The Language of Color

I feel the biggest problem with a visit to a salon is communication. This problem can leave a guest with undesirable results. This is especially true when it comes to hair color. So I would like to take the opportunity to share with you a bit of our language. The two factors that we will […]