Entries by LifeInNaples

Modern Day Heroes for a Modern Day Villain

In 1949, Joseph Campbell published a book called The Hero with a Thousand Faces. It covers the common threads that tie mythical heroes across culture and time. Among the many parallels, it seems that in their “heroes’ journeys,” all heroes must defy the odds to prevail against a highly-favored villainous opponent. In an ironic twist and in stark contrast to those Goliaths, today’s most notorious enemy is […]

Sunshine Laws, Public Meetings and Social Distancing

by Jeff E. Wright, Esquire Local governments throughout Florida have been faced with unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 health crisis. Several Florida jurisdictions have cancelled their regular public meetings. Others have continued to hold these meetings, making adjustments for social distancing and remote participation. The Naples City Council and Collier County Commission normally […]

NAMI Collier County Receives Grant to Help People with Mental Health Issues

NAMI Collier County Receives Grant to Help People with Mental Health Diagnoses During COVID-19 NAMI Collier County is a local non-profit that provides services to those affected by mental illnesses.  In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have closed their offices to the public, but are still safely working from a distance to help their […]