Naples Winter Wine Festival Online Auction Returns for 12th Consecutive Year, Featuring a Vast Array of Incredible Experiences in Wine, Food and Travel The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), is pleased to announce that its popular online auction will once again return for this year, allowing […]
The end to veteran homelessness in Collier County is near. On Nov. 7, Warrior Homes of Collier held our annual Hope and Honor Gala at the Naples Yacht Club. This event was more than a fundraiser; it was a celebration of resilience and a testament to what is possible when a community comes together. Not […]
What purpose does artwork serve, besides just adding an accent of color, in an otherwise drab environment that we live in? As I sit here in this gallery surrounded by a variety of artwork, I feel happy and content. I scan from painting to painting and see various styles and interpretations of water scenes and […]
As I look forward to 2026 it is with a great deal of excitement. Our beloved City of Naples is a wonderful place to be whether it’s year-round or during our famous Season. It is also the time of year that families get together enjoying one another’s company, reminiscing and sharing what they anticipate in […]
If you’ve noticed more e-bikes cruising around Collier County lately, you’re not alone. Electric powered bicycles are becoming a common sight on our roads and sidewalks. They’re a fast and convenient way to get around. And as e-bike use increases, so does the need for awareness and safety. That’s especially important now with more and […]
As we close the chapter on 2025, the nation is turning its eyes toward 2026 and the once-in a-lifetime celebration of America’s 250th birthday—the Semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence. Donald Trump established Task Force 250 to plan a spectacular nationwide commemoration on July 4, 2026. Known as America250, this federal initiative is being supported […]
As a long-term resident of Naples (31 years), I’ve learned to take the city’s growth and associated changes in stride. While much has changed, some constants remain, such as the ever-growing traffic problem, which has always been an annoyance. (Anyone else remember when Exit 105 on 75 didn’t even exist?) Similarly, fully booked restaurant tables […]
As the new year begins, many of us feel compelled to set resolutions – to eat healthier, get organized or finally start that project we’ve been putting off. But what if instead of focusing on what we want to do, we focused on how we want to live? January is National Be on Purpose Month, […]
I’m proud to share that the Judith &Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has been granted full accreditation in Teaching/Education and Core Standards by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) and the Council for Accreditation of Healthcare Simulation Programs. Already recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the top […]
In recent years, wearing a weighted vest to exercise has been the new buzz. Seeing the vests donned while walking or running has been a common finding. There are claims stating that these vests will help the menopausal women with muscle and bone strength. Is this information documented to be true? It is a known […]