Despite zoning laws that seemed to forbid multi-story condo projects, developers once were so sure of winning ultimate approval they would proceed with construction, in full public view. Some of the projects were tapered as they reached skyward. How could neighbors object to something with a “wedding cake” design? The scenario is small potatoes for […]
by Chris Rozansky, Executive Director, Naples Airport Authority Over the summer, Naples Airport was recognized by the Florida Airports Council (FAC) with its 2025 Benjamin J. Siwinski Sustainability Award. This prestigious honor is just the latest award recognizing Naples Airport’s ongoing commitment to the environment, which includes programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve local […]
Taking Action to Put Floridians First During the 119th Congress, I am proudly leading dozens of commonsense legislative solutions to directly assist and benefit residents of our Southwest Florida community and our great Sunshine State: H.R. 5177 – “The Weigh Station Enforcement to Intercept and Guard Highways (WEIGH) Act”: Led by Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) […]
By Heather McDermott Dr. James J. Augustine, M.D., Chief Medical Director for the North Collier Fire District, brings an extraordinary breadth of experience and expertise to the region’s emergency medical services. Known for his acumen in coordinating complex emergency response systems, he has devoted his career to improving patient outcomes and advancing the practice of […]
I hope all of you had a good summer and are on your way to a nice fall and hopefully will be ready for another great Naples season. I am going to do something that I rarely do in this article and that is get involved in the controversy that seems to have grasped our […]
With Southwest Florida’s ongoing emphasis on the “work-free” retirement years, I often wonder how many stop to consider not only who is working for us now, but also who will be there to fill vital professional roles in the yearsvahead? For 34 years, The Immokalee Foundation has been preparing the next generation of leaders through […]
Unveiled for 26th Annual Naples Winter Wine Festival on January 30, 2026 – February 1, 2026 This year’s Naples Winter Wine Festival Honored Vintners Shahpar and Darioush Khaledi and Chef de Cuisine Dustin Valette will headline an all-star lineup of world-renowned winemakers and celebrity chefs, including vintners Pablo Álvarez Mezquíriz, Barbara Banke, Candice Bernard Cathiard, […]
November is the month where we celebrate the arts in Collier County in an extra special way. Through the years, we have featured many different shows and events that make it a special month. This year, we are offering a number of workshops that start this month, as well as ongoing shows of artwork by […]
I first traveled to Africa in 2016 after raising my paddle in a live charity auction during a golf tournament to bid on a safari. I came home from that charity event on a euphoric high, prize package in hand, and, after a year of advance planning, we embarked on an adventure that turned out […]
by Tim L. Tetzlaff, Director of Conservation, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens In a quiet treatment room, the patient lies still beneath anesthesia. The surgical team leans close. No flashing warning lights, rushing bodies, or urgent shouts that lend weight to the importance of what’s happening now. This is just one of the unseen medical […]