Entries by LifeInNaples

68th Annual Farm-City BBQ

Collier County’s beloved pre-Thanksgiving tradition, TheFarm-City BBQ, is back for its 68th year! This cherished gathering of food, fellowship, and purpose will be bringing together thousands of attendees made up of the business community, elected officials and neighbors–donned in cowboy hats, jeans and boots–on November 26, 2025, at 11:30 am at the Collier County Fairgrounds. […]

Naples Comes Alive with Holiday Magic

at the Annual TNP Festival of Trees Looking to ignite your holiday spirit and bask in the glow of festive cheer? The Naples Players’ (TNP) beloved Festival of Trees returns this November, transforming the newly renovated theater into a winter wonderland of artistry, generosity, and dazzling design. Beginning Tuesday, November 18, the Jay R. Paul […]

Mosquito Treatment – Data Driven Results

The Collier Mosquito Control District (the District) tracks mosquitoes in many ways. Some methods are high-tech, such as drones, while other methods like landing rate counts and mosquito traps have been tried and true for decades. The District employs a team of field technicians who conduct mosquito inspections daily. To perform a landing rate count, […]

Body Awareness

Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis associated with the breakdown of the cartilage at the ends of the bones where joints are formed. It is associated with the bony joints in the body getting inflamed and stiff. Some people are not even aware that they have osteoarthritis, until the pain sets in. Abnormal wear and […]

A New Era of Care at the NCH Rooney Heart Institute

Southwest Florida is rapidly becoming a destination for world-class heartcare, and the Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) Rooney Heart Institute is proud to be leading that transformation. Over the past several years, we have made meaningful investments in our facilities, technology, and our team. Our goal has never wavered: to build one of the most advanced […]

DLC – Veterans Find Hope

For many veterans, the challenges of service don’t end when they return home. Nearly 1 in 3 carry the weight of invisible wounds, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression, that can complicate their transition to civilian life. With approximately 26,000 veterans in Collier County, David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health works each day […]

Celebrate the Easy Season at Rookery Bay Research Reserve

November is truly a special month to experience the beauty and wonder of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. With cooler temperatures, drier days and a quieter pace before peak season, this is the perfect time for residents and visitors alike to enjoy all the Reserve has to offer. Whether you love boating, fishing, birding, […]