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 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 […]
by Kelly Merritt It’s hard to find the words to express our gratitude to America’s soldiers, who serve and defend this country. And when they are lost in that process, the strongest among us rise to honor their memory. Kara Scialdo chose to honor her husband’s memory by founding the Marc Scialdo Scholarship Fund and […]
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 […]
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common condition that affects the retina and is the leading cause of vision loss in individuals over the age of 50. This condition damages the macula, which is a small spot in the center of the retina that is needed for sharp central vision. Depending on the stage of […]
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 – […]
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 […]
The Naples Players will present Our Town in Blackburn Hall November 27 through December 21, 2013. Set in the early 20th century in the fictional town of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, the play explores the beauty of love, marriage, family and the everyday moments that may be taken for granted. Known for its minimalistic use […]
One of Naples Players Longest Supporters Passes the Torch It is the end of an era for Naples Players. Jim Rideoutte is retiring from his post after many years of dedicated service. A lot has changed since he and his wife ‘came north to Naples’ as they like to say, 24 years ago. “My last […]
by Patrice Magrath Well, the game was up, at least for Jeannie. She, and her brood of four, Frannie, Zoe, John and Chas, spent the last few months wandering at various depths in that quiet Egyptian river called Denial. They were vaguely concerned that there were signs of dementia in the behavior of their father, […]