There is a constant chatter on Collier County and its demise as a great place to live. A few thoughts to set the record straight. Collier County is the largest county in Florida in terms of land area in square miles. It is a paradise to all of us that live here and enjoy its diversity. In Collier County 78.2% of […]
Renowned Winemaker Véronique Boss-Drouhin of Maison Joseph Drouhin and Domaine Drouhin Oregon Named Naples Winter Wine Festival Honored Vintner The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, announced that it will celebrate renowned Burgundy and Oregon winemaker Véronique Boss-Drouhin of Maison Joseph Drouhinand Domaine Drouhin Oregon as its Honored […]
The Naples Players (TNP) are officially entering their dynamic 70th season, presented by Porsche Naples, with the opening night of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and public access to individual tickets for all upcoming productions. In spite of TNP’s $20m renovation on their 5th Avenue Building, they’ve sold out two productions during their 70th season. From […]
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, has named Sue and Mike Bieker, Ashley and Adam Gerry and Catherine and John Van Hulleas Trustees. In this role, they will support NCEF’s vision of making a profound and sustaining difference in the lives of underprivileged children in Collier County. […]
HELP A DIABETIC CHILD OPENS RESOURCE AND ADVOCACY CENTER OFFERING A VARIETY OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES BY APPOINTMENT Help A Diabetic Child (HADC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting local children and families who are dealing with diabetes, has announced the opening of the inaugural HADC Resource & Advocacy Center. Located at 2800 Davis Blvd., […]
4KIDS Southwest Florida is bringing hope, homes, and healing to kids and families across Southwest Florida. 4KIDS began in Broward County in 1997, and in the years to come expanded to Palm Beach County and four Treasure Coast counties. As 4KIDS considered future communities to serve, the needs across Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee […]
For my family and most who call themselves “regulars,” Luigi’s is more than a place to eat, it’s a touchstone and reminder that although there is little familiar in Naples any longer, Luigi’s is a reminder of home…of family. Living in Naples means so many different things to so many different people. There is […]
Tom Golisano, founder of Paychex and local philanthropist best known for championing children’s causes like the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples and Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, has announced a $5 million match grant to the R.M. Schulze Family Cardiovascular and Stroke Critical Care Center at NCH – home to the NCH Rooney Heart […]
The Naples Players introduces new talent to Naples, Austin Gardner, Claude Frollo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame A tale of acceptance – the perfect way to describe The Naples Players’ (TNP) upcoming production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Austin Gardner’s experience thus far. Gardner, cast as Claude Frollo, works as a contractor and […]
James Beard Award-Winning Chef Paul Bartolotta to be Honored as Chef de Cuisine at 24thAnnual Naples Winter Wine Festival on January 26-28, 2024 The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, is pleased to announce that four-time nominated and two-time James Beard award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta will be honored […]