Entries by LifeInNaples

Collier Mosquito Control District: Celebrating 75 Years

by Jonathon Little, MBA Director of External Affairs In 2025, the Collier Mosquito Control District celebrated its 75th anniversary of serving our community. Created in 1950 by the Florida Legislature, the District was originally known as the Naples Mosquito Control District and served just six square miles of old Naples. As the area grew, so […]

Drill Deeper and Deeper

The thirst for energy is driving discovery everywhere. From very small nuclear reactors to very large gas-fired powerplants. You see it in Florida with sweeping solar fields in Babcock Ranch and in Rhode Island with massive wind turbines in Block Island waters. Climate change is taking a back seat to artificial intelligence and its insatiable […]

Robin Bache Gray: Embracing an Art-Driven Life

A unique blend of theatrical flair and artistic vision is transforming Southwest Florida’s cultural scene, led by Robin Bache Gray, who seamlessly transitions from the board of The Naples Players to the creative helm of Gallerie Indigo and even Broadway productions. The concept for Gallerie Indigo was born during the quiet uncertainty of the COVID […]

Naples Children Foundation Announces 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival Special Fund

Every dollar raised for this special call to action live auction lot named “The Picture of Health” will support NCF’s comprehensive approach toward opening the door to essential healthcare at an early age and ensuring that local children receive the critical resources and services needed for them to grow and thrive. Without help, these children […]

Where the Wild Things Are: The Galapagos Islands

by Lisa Spiller, Luxury Travel Advisor affiliated with Preferred Travel & Company. Lisa@PreferredNaples.com www.preferrednaples.com It matters when you travel, how you travel, and who you travel with to the Galapagos Islands. This wondrous volcanic archipelago off the coast of South America appeals to everyone with a sense of adventure, a desire to connect with nature […]

IT’S ABOUT A CAREER— NOT A JOB

The Immokalee Foundation has continually adapted to its students ‘needs while making an impact in Southwest Florida. The Foundation has enriched the lives of motivated students from Immokalee for 34 years—over 18,000 students since its inception and 1,300+ this year alone. The objective from the beginning has been to support students after school and during […]

Inspiring and Encouraging by Chris Rozansky Executive Director, Naples Airport Authority

The Next Generation of Aviators As children, many of us pretended to be airplanes or birds at some point, extending our arms to soar through our backyards or homes. The concept of flight is fascinating – looking down on the earth while freely soaring through the sky, wind in our faces. Nearly all pilots say […]