Entries by LifeInNaples

Naples Cancer Advisors Names Events &Community Engagement Coordinator

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Naples Cancer Advisors, a new community-based, non-profit organization that provides consultative oncology services throughout Southwest Florida, has named Mercedes Mikalaitis as Events & Community Engagement Coordinator. In this part-time role, Mikalaitis will work to build awareness of the organization and its often crucial, life-saving second opinion services. With generous funding from The Cincinnati Cancer Foundation, […]

Naples Players’ Beloved Costume Designer to Retire After 22 Years

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Resident Costume Designer, Dot Auchmoody, has announced her retirement after an unparalleled and accomplished 22-year tenure with The Naples Players. Hired in September of 2002, Dot has been a significant driving force in the great success of Downtown’s local theater, says The Naples Players’ CEO Bryce Alexander. “Dot’s creativity as a designer is unquestionable. But […]

BINGO FOR BAGS & BAUBLES all for THE PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATION

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BINGO FOR BAGS & BAUBLES IS A FABULOUSLY FUN WAY TO SUPPORT THE PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida (PASWFL) invites you to join them for Bingo for Bags & Baubles on October 17, 2024, at 4:00 pm at the Vineyards Country Club (VCC) at 400 Vineyards Blvd, Naples, FL […]

SAVING YOUR COLOR

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Want to save your color this summer? Let’s talk about direct dyes. Direct dyes are easy to use. These dyes can be applied directly from their container onto your hair. They are designed to deposit only, have no ammonia, and no activator (developer). They only stain the outer layer of the hair (cuticle), and therefore […]

A Seagate Shout Out

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by Karen Coney Coplin Small but mighty; resilient and loyal. The former describes the Seagate beach community; the latter its residents. You’ll have to step back- way back- to the founding of Seagate, which had its inception and development in the 1950s and 60s. This largely waterfront community is uniquely situated within close distance to […]

HYDRATE for HEALTH by Svetlana Kogan MD

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Hydrate for Health: The Benefits and How-Tos of Staying Well-Watered By Svetlana Kogan, M.D. Feeling the heat? There’s no doubt that staying hydrated is crucial, especially in sizzling spots like Florida! It helps regulate body temperature, keeps your mind sharp, ensures smooth circulation and blood pressure, supports kidney function, lubricates your joints, and promotes regular […]

Home-Grown Healthcare

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According to the Florida Hospital Association, Florida is expected to be short nearly 60,000 nurses by 2035. A Florida Medical Association study shows a need for 18,000 physicians across the state by 2035, one-third for primary care physicians and the rest for specialists. While a national shortage of health care providers began before COVID-19, that […]

What the Immokalee Foundation’s Class of ’24’ Means to SW Florida

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Caps, gowns, diplomas, sashes, and commencement speeches—these classic elements define an often highly emotional graduation celebration. For many, the act of graduating is a given. However, in Immokalee, graduation is never guaranteed—it’s often elevated to the status of “a dream come true. “That’s precisely what happened for the 86 Immokalee Foundation high school and postsecondary […]