Entries by LifeInNaples

Immokalee Feeds Southwest Florida’s Workforce

Many in Southwest Florida may not realize that The Immokalee Foundation has been helping to fuel our local workforce for over 33 years. The young people we support don’t start at the top—far from it. However, the benefit of living just north and/or south of the poverty line for these young people is that overcoming […]

Valentines in New Zealand

As a holiday travel enthusiast, I’ve welcomed the New Year in Sydney and Saigon, celebrated Easter in Japan, Thanksgiving in Borneo, and most recently, enjoyed a 14 day Valentine’s adventure through New Zealand. With February offering some of the best weather for exploring the country, a romantic getaway to New Zealand makes for a perfect […]

A Bold New Stage for Learning:

The Naples Players Academy Launches Full-Time Theatre-Based Program for Students in Grades 6–12 This fall, The Naples Players (TNP) is raising the curtain on a transformative new educational experience: The Naples Players Academy (TNPA), a full-time, theatre-based academic program for students in grades 6–12. The first offering of its kind in Collier County, TNPA combines […]

Why Safer Streets Are Smarter Streets by Michelle Avola-Brown

The Surprising Benefits of Active Transportation in Collier County When we talk about improving our community, we often focus on schools, healthcare, and economic growth. But one of the smartest investments we could make in Collier County isn’t in a classroom or clinic, but on our streets! Creating safer streets for people who walk, run, […]

Where Commitment Meets Community: Chris Lombardo’s Impact

In our beautiful town of Naples, it’s easy to live on the surface, enjoying the sunshine, the restaurants, the golf courses, and the beaches. But Chris Lombardo believes that real fulfillment doesn’t come from being entertained; it comes from taking initiative, giving back, and becoming part of the solution. For over 40 years, Chris Lombardo […]

Airport Purpose Evolves by Chris Rozansky, Executive Director, Naples Airport Authority

Purpose Evolves, but Survey Results Demonstrate Naples Airport Remains Vital to the Community The Naples Airport began operating in 1943 as a military airfield, the training ground for many World War II aviators. A lot has changed since then. Today, the Naples Airport accommodates private aviation and flight training schools as well as the Collier […]