Alejandro Loredo-Turruviates learned the value of hard work at an early age. When Alejandro was 8 years old, his father left the family. Alejandro and his two sisters watched their mother work long days in the tomato fields of Immokalee, pulling in $400 a week– barely enough to cover essentials. The family did not own […]
The shortest month of the year will be one day longer since it’s a leap year. This month I decided to shine a spotlight on a favorite neighborhood, Old Naples. If you’ve been a resident for some time, you’ll know about many of these tips, or most of these. If you’re a newcomer, welcome! If […]
Healthcare Network, which since its founding in 1977 in Immokalee has pursued a mission of combating healthcare inequity across Collier County, has partnered with AmeriCorps and Volunteer Florida to help connect the underserved to health services. Healthcare Network is one of two organizations in Florida that were selected to receive a grant to start an […]
David A. Turrubiartez Jr. is certainly not Southwest Florida’s only new homebuyer in the last few months. Still, his scenario is unique. David’s new home is house #7 out of a total of 18 planned homes being built by The Immokalee Foundation. Since 1991, The Immokalee Foundation has been preparing the next generation of leaders […]
When shopping and designing your new kitchen, whether it be for a remodel or new construction, one of the most important items to keep in mind are “your spaces”. In new construction very often, the blueprints are created by an architect who will create openings for generic appliances and set the kitchen walk spaces according […]
An Urgent Message from the Publisher City of Naples voters do not use their hard-won right to vote. Voters in the City of Naples want a voice in their city government yet spurn each opportunity.
Let’s review from last month. Hair is protein. Chemicals adversely affect this protein. To color hair we need to get to the inner layer of hair. The goal is to use a higher pH which is more alkaline than acid. Logically then we must look for a quality product that will do the color job […]
Text The allure of Dubai, for me, has always been the futuristic architecture, over the top attractions and developments, Arabian culture, desert adventures, and the glamourous intrigue of a place so foreign. Over six days in November, I discovered Dubai is ALL THAT and more! With the added insights and appreciation that I gained from […]
Here we are in the middle of Season in Naples and in the middle of a City Council Election that will no doubt be contentious. I have said in my past two articles that I would keep you the readers up to date and I am going to do that. The opinions that follow are […]
2024 NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL LIVE AUCTION ACHIEVES NEW MILESTONE RAISING MORE THAN $33 MILLION FOR AT-RISK AND UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN The record-breaking day includes the highest amount for a single live auction lot – $2.7 million for a seven-night Mediterranean cruise for six couples onboard the 312-foot super yacht M/YWhisper, plus an amazing $1.4 million […]