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 […]
The bounty of fall harvests and the Thanksgiving holiday are here! In the spirit of the season, I spoke with dedicated leaders committed to taking action so those dealing with hunger and food insecurity issues are given assistance now and throughout the year. Kari Lefort, the Collier Resource Center CEO, shared comments about food insecurity […]
One sign of a devoted non-profit organization is a passion to expand rather than ration services. Central Naples’ Fun Time Early Childhood Academy is expanding its high-quality, affordable and accredited programs off campus to Poinciana Elementary School and Golden Gate High School. The move is prompted by Fun Time’s headquarters operating near capacity with 96 […]
The best studio is the out-of-doors and Naples offers a very scenic studio with many visual possibilities on a daily basis. As long as the weather is cooperating, which it is, more often than not, a painting is just waiting to be created. “Clouds and Reflections” is one of those scenes Naples presented recently. “Thought […]
Tips for Choosing a Senior Living Community Selecting the right senior living community may be one of the most important decisions you and your loved ones will make. Although there is no magic formula for determining when a move will be right for you, these tips will help you navigate the process with confidence. Be […]
Catch a Dream with newlywed Erica Sample in The Marvelous Wonderettes at The Naples Players Let’s catch a dream! L-O-V-E: that spells love! Recently, Erica Sample, cast as Suzy in The Marvelous Wonderettes, had her dream wedding with volunteer and box office associate, Adam Fasano. Not only did the two meet and become friends here at The Naples […]
Did you know property owners can be held liable for not using reasonable care to discover dangerous conditions and to protect their guests from those conditions. Before you think I’ve taken off my conservation hat and hung out an attorney’s shingle, this scenario is relevant to our native wildlife. Not warning tenants, guests, or […]