by Dave Trecker Once a year I clean out my technology files, which seem to multiply and create clutter like no others. The topics are always interesting though; it’s fun to see what the experts see for the future. Here are a few visions from the 2020 files: • Floating homes were touted as the ultimate […]
Naples Zoo is excited to be showcasing life-size animal sculptures with a new traveling exhibit, BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise. The brick-built statues will be on display through April 4, 2021. BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise features more than30 animal sculptures and two photo opportunities created with over 1.8million individual bricks. The traveling exhibit has only been at three zoos […]
New practice will provide comprehensive dental care to approximately 9,500 children annually by Dr. Douglas B. Keck, dental director, Healthcare Network When we think of primary health, dental health is often overlooked, or gasp considered non-essential. With established links between oral health and overall health, routine dental care is imperative at every life stage, including […]
January is National Mentoring Month by Noemi Y. Perez When Joseph Sciortino served as director of facilities and construction for Pizza Hut, he saw how training and teaching his team of employees helped them grow in their careers. Later, when he read about the mentoring program at The Immokalee Foundation in 2013, the retired executive […]
Do you still have last minute shopping to do? As you ponder the perfect gift for your loved ones this holiday season, consider safety gifts for the cyclist in your family. A little planning can go a long way when it comes to giving a thoughtful gift. Before you hit the mall or go online […]
Almost a century – the invention of…the bobby pin invented in the 1920s by Luis Marcus. It gained its popularity pre-World War I during the flapper area. The “bob” haircut was the rage. Husbands refused to let their wives cut their hair. In order to achieve the “bob” look while maintaining their long hair, Luis […]
We at Kitchens by Clay take great pride in staying at the forefront of kitchen design. The photograph on this page is a great example of our efforts. As you can see, we are using a textured material for the bulk of the cabinetry. This wood grain material is relatively new to the market and […]
With the peak social season upon us, vital nonprofit organizations wrestle with raising money for great causes without the full lineup of crowded charity balls and dinners. The stakes are high for the community. How are the nonprofits coping? Susan Suarez, president and CEO at the Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida, plans to go virtual […]
In the summer of 2020, the Board of Collier County Commissioners collaborated with Florida Gulf Coast University’s rapidly growing Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship to develop and host the Naples Business Accelerator Program. The Naples Business Accelerator Program is a 6 month rolling cohort program to accelerate growing businesses in Collier County. Businesses accepted […]
Exercising one’s mind and body is a part of life for many. It also has a different meaning individually. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot has changed. People went from not worrying about it to realizing that it can have a huge impact on one’s life. COVID-19 has changed the way we all have lived […]