Entries by LifeInNaples

Extraordinary, One-of-a-Kind Wine, Culinary and Travel Experiences Unveiled for 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival Live Auction

The list of world-class auction lots includes a bespoke VIP U.S. Open tennis experience with Ralph Lauren in New York City; four days with Red Carpet treatment at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival with Chopard; a six-night food and wine journey through Italy hosted by Gargiulo Vineyards Proprietors Valerie Boyd & Jeff Gargiulo and Celebrity […]

NCH Simulation Center Earns International Accreditation for Excellence in Education

The Judith & Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has been granted full accreditation in the areas of Teaching/Education and Core Standards by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) and the Council for Accreditation of Healthcare Simulation Programs. The Herb Family Simulation Center was already named among the top 35 […]

Another First for NCH and First U.S. Hospital to Use AI for Detecting Hidden Risks

NCH Becomes First U.S. Hospital to Use AI That Detects Hidden Heart Attack Risk a Decade in Advance Landmark collaboration with Caristo Diagnostics positions NCH at the forefront of preventive cardiology NCH cardiologists to present collaboration plans at American Heart Association 2025 Scientific Sessions on Nov. 8 Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Caristo Diagnostics announced that […]

BAKER SENIOR CENTER NAPLES APPOINTS NEW SENIOR CENTER MANAGING DIRECTOR

BAKER SENIOR CENTER NAPLES APPOINTS RENEE LEE AS ITS NEW SENIOR CENTER MANAGING DIRECTOR Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services to support older adult and their families, announced the appointment of Renee R. Lee as its new Senior Center Managing Director. In this position, Lee is responsible […]

Wellness Warriors: Empowering Youth in the Battle against Obesity

by Salvatore Anzalone, MD, FAAP Nationally, one in five children live with obesity, as reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This disease, which is defined as body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile for age and sex, impacts some groups more than others. Demographics that are most at-risk for obesity include […]

Making Naples a Better Place to Live Continues by Lois Bolin, Ph.D., Old Naples Historian

In 2013, Inc. magazine discussed why businesses should build a culture of giving back. The author wrote that making charitable donations isn’t simply a feelgood thing – it is a way to drive change in our communities and within our organizations. If I didn’t know better, I’d say the author dove into the City of […]

Sheriff Rambosk’s Academy Routes Dozens of Students into Dispatching Careers at CCSO

Luzceleste Herrera never imagined herself seated behind a bank of monitors, calmly directing emergency calls through moments of crisis, let alone leading a team of dispatchers. Growing up as a shy teenager in Immokalee and the daughter of migrant farmworkers, Herrera once had no clear vision for her future. But thanks to the Collier County […]

Confused by Tests and Supplements? You’re Not Alone by Svetlana Kogan, M.D

As a functional medicine physician, I’ve noticed a growing trend among my new patients in the last few years. Many arrive in my office after being bombarded with slick advertisements on television, social media, or health websites. These ads promise cutting-edge testing or miracle supplements, often presented with impressive graphics, glowing testimonials, and the irresistible […]

Something Funny’s Going on Around Here by Jeff Lytle

Despite zoning laws that seemed to forbid multi-story condo projects, developers once were so sure of winning ultimate approval they would proceed with construction, in full public view. Some of the projects were tapered as they reached skyward. How could neighbors object to something with a “wedding cake” design? The scenario is small potatoes for […]