This brings total NWWF online auction proceeds to nearly$4.5 million since inception in 2015 in support of the mission of the Naples Children & Education Foundation The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), announced that its 10th annual online auction was another success, bringing in over $1 […]
NCH is thrilled to announce a $4 million donation made by Pat and Scot Kaufman for the new healthcare facility planned for Marco Island. This transformative gift marks a significant milestone in advancing community healthcare, reflecting the Kaufman’s unwavering commitment to the well-being of our community. Groundbreaking for the Pat and Scot Kaufman Healthcare Center […]
LIVING WELL WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE: EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM SPEAKERS Nationally Recognized Leaders in the Fields of Parkinson’s Research and Treatment The Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida (PASWFL) announced the keynote speakers for their annual Living Well with PD: Education Symposium to take place on Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 9:00 am-2:00 pm, at the Hilton Naples, […]
The Artis—Naples 2023-24 season is in full swing, with a variety of exhibitions at The Baker Museum, performances from the The Baker Museum, Lifelong Learning opportunities and even touring Broadway productions. But this February stands out as Artis—Naples kicks off its season long celebration of George Gershwin as his iconic Rhapsody in Blue turns 100 […]
HELP A DIABETIC CHILD APPOINTS STRATEGY AND ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR TO HELP SUPPORT CURRENT AND FUTURE GROWTH Help A Diabetic Child (HADC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting children and families who are dealing with diabetes, announced the appointment of Michele Connors as Strategy and Engagement Director. In this newly created position, she will provide leadership […]
Creative Women’s Connection of the International Network of Creatives invites women in all genres of the arts and those with a passion for the arts to the 2024 Spring into the Arts Brunch on March 7, 2024, at Quail Creek Country Club in Naples, FL. CWC connects, mentors, and encourages women in the arts to […]
Alejandro Loredo-Turruviates learned the value of hard work at an early age. When Alejandro was 8 years old, his father left the family. Alejandro and his two sisters watched their mother work long days in the tomato fields of Immokalee, pulling in $400 a week– barely enough to cover essentials. The family did not own […]
The shortest month of the year will be one day longer since it’s a leap year. This month I decided to shine a spotlight on a favorite neighborhood, Old Naples. If you’ve been a resident for some time, you’ll know about many of these tips, or most of these. If you’re a newcomer, welcome! If […]
Healthcare Network, which since its founding in 1977 in Immokalee has pursued a mission of combating healthcare inequity across Collier County, has partnered with AmeriCorps and Volunteer Florida to help connect the underserved to health services. Healthcare Network is one of two organizations in Florida that were selected to receive a grant to start an […]
David A. Turrubiartez Jr. is certainly not Southwest Florida’s only new homebuyer in the last few months. Still, his scenario is unique. David’s new home is house #7 out of a total of 18 planned homes being built by The Immokalee Foundation. Since 1991, The Immokalee Foundation has been preparing the next generation of leaders […]