Telling the Stories of Upstanders
Education is the core of our work at the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. So what are we teaching, you […]
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CIVILITY HAS LEFT THE ROOM Etiquette By Evelyn Cannata
Civility definition: “Polite, intelligent, and respectful behavior.” Other definitions; Caring for one’s beliefs without degrading someone else in the process. In other words, “not my way or the highway,” or “giving you your rights at my expense.” So, unfortunately, there is an increase in civility leaving the room. Social media is a prime example. Suppose […]
Collier County Medical Society Installs 63rd President and New Board of Directors
Collier County Medical Society (CCMS), the local professional association for physicians, is pleased to announce the installation of its 2020-2021 president and board of directors. Dr. Rebekah Bernard began her one-year term as the 63rd CCMS president at the Medical Society’s 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting, July 25th. Dr. Bernard is a Family Physician in a private […]
Educating Summer Camp Kids on Americanism
Since 1914 the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary has united Americans from all walks of life with a common purpose to improve the lives of veterans, for service members, their families, and our communities. The Naples area VFW Post 7721 was organized on 16 December 1971 and chartered by the VFW National Headquarters on 25 […]
Programs, Tours and Events at Rookery Bay Reserve August – October 2020
Rookery Bay Research Reserve Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve stretches across 110,000 acres of pristine mangrove forest, uplands and protected waters, encompassing 40% of Collier County coastline. The Reserve is committed to preservation through research, education and land protection. The Rookery Bay Environmental Education Center offers a variety of hands-on experiences for all ages, […]
Heart to Heart – After “Safer at Home,” What’s Next?
by Karen Coney Coplin Many a truth is said in jest and many a life’s lesson is expressed in a timeless quote. There are quotes for every season, and, if you dig deep enough (thanks, Google!) for every reason, or problem, or opportunity that might cross your path. Some of my favorites include: “Health is […]
What Has the Pandemic Taught Naples?
by Jeff Lytle W hat has our community learned from the pandemic? I put that question to a cross-section of community leaders who made time in their busy schedules to respond. Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk Although we have not dealt with a pandemic in our lifetimes, we have learned that being prepared, as well […]
How Zoo Horticulture Works
by Danielle L. Green, Naples Zoo Director of Gardens and Grounds Zoo horticulture is a unique blend of specialties that work with plants but often include skills in arboriculture. A “zoo arborist” shares many skills and tree care goals with a municipal arborist but perform under a unique set of circumstances not often encountered in […]
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Naples Welcomes Cornea Specialist Dr. Jamie D. Martinez
The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Naples welcomed Dr. Jamie D. Martinez in May 2020. He and his wife made the move to Naples right amid COVID-19 with their four-year old twin girls, and baby boy set to arrive July 2020. Dr. Martinez completed his ophthalmology residency at one of the best eye centers in Latin […]
Etiquette Expert Peggy Post Teaches Students to Put Their Best Foot Forward
How should you greet someone now that handshakes aren’t a wise move? What’s okay to say when texting – and what’s not? What are some strategies for making a good first impression? These are a few of the many questions etiquette expert Peggy Post answered during an interactive online seminar held exclusively in June for […]