4KIDS Southwest Florida is bringing hope, homes, and healing to kids and families across Southwest Florida. 4KIDS began in Broward County in 1997, and in the years to come expanded to Palm Beach County and four Treasure Coast counties. As 4KIDS considered future communities to serve, the needs across Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee […]
For my family and most who call themselves “regulars,” Luigi’s is more than a place to eat, it’s a touchstone and reminder that although there is little familiar in Naples any longer, Luigi’s is a reminder of home…of family. Living in Naples means so many different things to so many different people. There is […]
Tom Golisano, founder of Paychex and local philanthropist best known for championing children’s causes like the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples and Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, has announced a $5 million match grant to the R.M. Schulze Family Cardiovascular and Stroke Critical Care Center at NCH – home to the NCH Rooney Heart […]
The Naples Players introduces new talent to Naples, Austin Gardner, Claude Frollo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame A tale of acceptance – the perfect way to describe The Naples Players’ (TNP) upcoming production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Austin Gardner’s experience thus far. Gardner, cast as Claude Frollo, works as a contractor and […]
James Beard Award-Winning Chef Paul Bartolotta to be Honored as Chef de Cuisine at 24thAnnual Naples Winter Wine Festival on January 26-28, 2024 The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, is pleased to announce that four-time nominated and two-time James Beard award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta will be honored […]
The Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida (PASWFL) elected two members to its board of directors: Danielle Dyer and Charles Weinrich. Dyer and Weinrich join the existing volunteer board that includes Board Chair Bill Morgan, Vice Chair Anthony Maglione, Treasurer Russell B. Jones, Secretary Joanne Hobin, and members Karim Mawji, Beth Poorman, and Larry Sternberg, MD. […]
NAPLES YACHT CLUB CHAPTER OF INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE BLUE GAVEL AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLIER COUNTY STUDENTS Dozens of students from schools across Collier County were awarded college scholarships recently by the Naples Yacht Club Chapter of the International Order of the Blue Gavel enabling them to proceed to college and further their education. A […]
TNP expands Kidzact program after 300% increase in students over five years The Naples Players (TNP) is pleased to announce the expansion of their KidzAct summer camp sessions. After a 300% increase in students since 2018, the arts education organization is now offering morning and all-new afternoon classes, providing a new opportunity for young people […]
HELP A DIABETIC CHILD AWARDED RICHARD M. SCHULZE FAMILY FOUNDATION GRANT TO ASSIST CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS Help A Diabetic Child (HADC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting local children and families who are dealing with diabetes, today announced that it has been awarded a $23,000 grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation. These […]
The Naples Players (TNP) is announcing today that local philanthropists Rocco & Joan Di Lillo have donated $1.5M towards TNP’s capital renovation. “This donation recognizes the power of live performing arts and how it plays a role in lifting spirits, bringing people together and inspiring us all,” said Rocco & Joan. The gift will be […]