Entries by LifeInNaples

Naples Children &Education Foundation receives $100,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation

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Naples Children &Education Foundation receives $100,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation to Support Out-of-School Time Initiative The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) has been awarded a two-year, $100,000 charitable grant from KeyBank Foundation to support NCEF’s Out-of-School Time Initiative. This grant will help local nonprofit organizations provide groundbreaking programming that closes gaps in education and […]

CONSERVATIVE LEADERS ENDORSE YVETTE BENARROCH

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CONSERVATIVE LEADERS BYRON & ERIKA DONALDS ENDORSE YVETTE BENARROCH FOR STATE HOUSE At her campaign kickoff event on Sunday, October 29, Yvette Benarroch (R-Marco Island) received the endorsements of Congressman Byron Donalds and school choice leader Erika Donalds. Benarroch is a candidate for Florida House of Representatives  District 81, covering Naples and Marco Island. “The […]

Education ‘elevates’ Ramirez family to new heights by Dawn Montecalvo

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Gabe Ramirez spent most of his childhood in Immokalee, not venturing too far from his hometown. When it came time for college, though, Gabe headed north… way north. He enrolled at St. John’s University in Minnesota, 1,800 miles from home, and majored in education. However, his long-range plan always included a return to Immokalee so […]

Growing healthier communities from the ground up by Jamie Ulmer, CEO of Healthcare Network

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For 46 years, supporters across Southwest Florida and beyond have helped improve access to healthcare for all residents of Collier County, regardless of income, insurance, or background. Healthcare Network, founded in Immokalee in 1977, began caring for migrant farmworkers and underserved populations who had difficulties accessing primary healthcare. Southwest Florida has grown substantially over the […]

One Year Later by Representative Byron Donalds

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One year later, taking a look back The devastating storm surge, wind gusts and widespread destruction of Hurricane Ian, leveled mile-after-mile of our region. Although the destruction was historic, the strength, resilience and can-do spirit of our Southwest Florida community propelled us through a year of extraordinary reconstruction. Over the past year, my office has […]

NAPLES AIRPORT: Taking Flight Towards Quieter Skies by Chris Rozansky

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When the COVID pandemic brought travel plans to an abrupt, screeching halt a few years ago around most of the country, the Naples Airport experienced something no one saw coming: private air travel ascended to new levels as determined travelers sought an escape to warmer climates. The airport experienced an extraordinary season, with record-setting jet […]

Heart To Heart Giving thanks, food & support by Karen Coney Coplin

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The bounty of fall harvests and the Thanksgiving holiday are here! In the spirit of the season, I spoke with dedicated leaders committed to taking action so those dealing with hunger and food insecurity issues are given assistance now and throughout the year. Kari Lefort, the Collier Resource Center CEO, shared comments about food insecurity […]