Acclaimed Sonoma County Chef-Vintner Dustin Valette to be Honored as Chef de Cuisine at the 26th Annual Naples Winter Wine Festival The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, today announced that acclaimed Sonoma County Chef-Vintner Dustin Valette will be honored as Chef de Cuisine at the 26th annual Naples […]
Schoen Foundation Creates $1 Million Endowed Scholarship Fund for Boys & Girls Club Schoen Foundation made a $1 million gift to create a scholarship endowment fund for members of the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County. The Schoen Foundation Scholarship Fund will support the educational advancement of Club members pursuing post-secondary educational or vocational […]
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) are pleased to announce that HSS at NCH officially opened its new facility to patients this week. Located on the NCH North Hospital campus at 11190 Health Park Blvd., Building 2, in North Naples, the new three-story facility brings the expertise of the No. 1-ranked […]
Naples Children & Education Foundation Welcomes Additional Business and Community Leaders to its Board of Trustees The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, has named Kimberly Moss and Robert Fisher, Tammy Coselli Kutsch and Michael Kutsch, Allison and Johnathan Lubert, Marlissa and Neil Pennington, and Amy […]
Just like Family is not just a phrase but our manner of doing business. Trusted for nearly 20 years in Collier County, we have a “can do will do” approach to service. Inviting someone into your home can feel over whelming and we understand. You don’t want just anyone, you want to feel confident that […]
Two Former Hostages to Share Their Unforgettable Stories in Naples “Finding God in the Terror Tunnels of Gaza” On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Neapolitans will have a rare and powerful opportunity to hear firsthand from Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov, two Israeli civilians who survived captivity in Hamas’ terror tunnels. The event, titled “Finding G-d in the Terror Tunnels of Gaza,” will take place […]
In May American communities are encouraged to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States. It’s a time to acknowledge rich history and impact of Jewish-Americans on American culture, history, and society through various programs and events, and gain better familiarity with their diverse achievements in various fields, including government, military, […]
Naples Winter Wine Festival Set to Return for Another Amazing Weekend of Food, Wine and Fun from January 30, 2026 through February 1, 2026 Nation’s top charity wine auction returns to The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón for its 26 th annual celebration after raising a record of […]
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has become the first healthcare provider in Southwest Florida to offer Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), an advanced laser treatment for patients with specific forms of lung and airway tumors. This procedure which uses existing technology in a novel way, is a game-changer for patients with limited treatment options. PDT is a highly […]
Florida Gulf Coast University Receives $100,000 Grant from PNC Foundation to Establish Outdoor Classroom at NCEF Early Childhood Development Center Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) has received a $100,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to create an innovative outdoor classroom at the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) Early Childhood Development Center. The project will […]