VILLAGE SCHOOL OF NAPLES LEADER APPOINTED TO FLORIDA COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Village School of Naples, an independent school serving students in Preschool through 12th grade, announced that Head of School Dennis Chapman has been elected to the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) Board of Directors. Driven by a passion […]
Naples Children &Education Foundation receives $100,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation to Support Out-of-School Time Initiative The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) has been awarded a two-year, $100,000 charitable grant from KeyBank Foundation to support NCEF’s Out-of-School Time Initiative. This grant will help local nonprofit organizations provide groundbreaking programming that closes gaps in education and […]
CONSERVATIVE LEADERS BYRON & ERIKA DONALDS ENDORSE YVETTE BENARROCH FOR STATE HOUSE At her campaign kickoff event on Sunday, October 29, Yvette Benarroch (R-Marco Island) received the endorsements of Congressman Byron Donalds and school choice leader Erika Donalds. Benarroch is a candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 81, covering Naples and Marco Island. “The […]
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Gabe Ramirez spent most of his childhood in Immokalee, not venturing too far from his hometown. When it came time for college, though, Gabe headed north… way north. He enrolled at St. John’s University in Minnesota, 1,800 miles from home, and majored in education. However, his long-range plan always included a return to Immokalee so […]
For 46 years, supporters across Southwest Florida and beyond have helped improve access to healthcare for all residents of Collier County, regardless of income, insurance, or background. Healthcare Network, founded in Immokalee in 1977, began caring for migrant farmworkers and underserved populations who had difficulties accessing primary healthcare. Southwest Florida has grown substantially over the […]
One year later, taking a look back The devastating storm surge, wind gusts and widespread destruction of Hurricane Ian, leveled mile-after-mile of our region. Although the destruction was historic, the strength, resilience and can-do spirit of our Southwest Florida community propelled us through a year of extraordinary reconstruction. Over the past year, my office has […]
November is the month that we begin to get crazy with planning for all of the holiday events. I dare to say that some even begin to do the cooking and baking and freezing for Thanksgiving and Christmas in early November. This writer confesses that she used to be one of those people but has […]
The Food We Eat: A Tug of War Between Tasty Treats and Hidden Threats In a world where processed foods beckon us with their convenience and fresh produce promises health and vitality, it is easy to forget that our plates sometimes carry more than just nutrients and flavors. Beneath the delicious facade of our favorite […]
When the COVID pandemic brought travel plans to an abrupt, screeching halt a few years ago around most of the country, the Naples Airport experienced something no one saw coming: private air travel ascended to new levels as determined travelers sought an escape to warmer climates. The airport experienced an extraordinary season, with record-setting jet […]