This editorial was first published in February of 2022. The details of this are found in policies, administrative codes and ordinances. Florida since 1968 has recognized the need for cities to have home rule powers. This is included in the constitution (Article VIII, Section 2 (b) and ratified in 1973. This gives each city the […]
The Hallelujah Girls MAY 7 – MAY 25, 2025 By Jones Hope Wooten Hilarity abounds when the feisty females of Eden Falls, Georgia, decide to shake up their lives. The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes place in SPA-DEE-DAH!, the abandoned church-turned-day-spa where this group of friends gathers every Friday afternoon. After the loss […]
by Mackindy Dieu, Director of Acute Care Services at David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health Collier County is facing the worst mental health and substance use crisis in its history, with increasingly more individuals turning to David Lawrence Centers for behavioral health support each day. While services such as therapy and counseling remain in demand, […]
The Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is always a buzz of activities, events and exhibits for all ages to enjoy. There are aquariums, touch tanks, walking trails, a butterfly garden and even a scenic water overlook bridge. On May 3 it gets even better with Rookery Bay Community Day. This FREE day includes kayak demos, […]
by Paul Hiltz, NCH President & CEO Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) continues to lead the way in stroke care. I am excited to announce that the NCH Wingard Stroke Institute is among the first hospitals in the nation to perform the FDA-approved Neuroguard Integrated Embolic Protection (IEP) procedure, a groundbreaking treatment for patients with carotid […]
by Jonathon Little, Communications Director, Collier Mosquito Control District This year, the Collier Mosquito Control District is celebrating its 75th anniversary of serving the residents of Collier County. Created by an act of the Florida Legislature, the District started as the Naples Mosquito Control District in 1950, serving six square miles in the City of […]
Stretching Pre-and Post-Golf What is stretching anyway? Why do we stretch and which type of stretching is best? What are the goals for stretching? Should breathing techniques should be considered when stretching? Stretching of muscles deals with the actual contractile element of the muscle itself. This is called the sarcomere. This sarcomere is made up […]
Getting old is a tough duty. Your prostate enlarges. You get measured for dentures. You are forever changing your hearing aid batteries. Your hair goes grey, then white, then disappears altogether. And worst of all, you can’t remember a thing. I know I can’t. I put my reading glasses somewhere, but I have no idea […]
As the curtain prepares to rise on The Naples Players’ (TNP) highly anticipated 72nd Season this summer, theater enthusiasts can look forward to a spectacular lineup of musicals, dramas, comedies, and timeless classics performed by Southwest Florida’s finest local talent. Presented by Porsche Naples, this season is a true celebration of the arts, blending beloved […]
Southwest Florida has undoubtedly provided us with a great standard of living, and it’s a lifestyle we understandably wish to preserve. Nonetheless, as a region that continues to experience rapid expansion, many ask: Where is our future workforce? Who will create new businesses, design and build our homes, educate our children, and fulfill the growing […]