Erick Carter, Collier County Public School Board Member For the first time, CCPS held its monthly board meeting at I-Tech in Immokalee. I was extremely impressed by the turn-out, not only from those who drove in from the Naples area, but also from the community of Immokalee, indeed a special place. How wonderful to see […]
Hello from the Holocaust Museum Hope you are enjoying this very busy “season” in Southwest Florida! We have hosted a record number of school fieldtrips and private group tours, as well as many visitors from all over the country. If you would like more information about the variety of tour options we offer, please email […]
by Lisa Spiller Saigon, Vietnam was a surprising adventure. We were impressed by the preservation of the French architecture, modern high-rises and luxury brand storefronts. We explored the museum of Vietnamese Herbal Medicine and learned about herbal remedies for regaining Chi, fighting cancer, and detoxing the liver. I bought a load of these herbal teas. […]
by Lauren Speirs The Naples Players (TNP) is excited to announce their dynamic 70th Season, presented by Porsche Naples. This upcoming season is dedicated to building community, instilling laughs, and looking to the future. In the next few months, The Naples Players will begin an exciting $20m renovation on their 5th Avenue Building. From July […]
Service is never overrated. And service for the needy and underprivileged is particularly important in these challenging times. There can never be enough of it. The Collier Citizens Council, a local civic organization, took it upon itself some years ago to recognize people who provide that kind of help. The group established an award and […]
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The more we know about mosquitoes – their biology, physiology, and genetics – the more we learn a how to control them and thus protect public health. The Collier Mosquito Control District’s (CMCD) scientists engage in detailed mosquito research which informs and advances our integrated mosquito management (IMM). This program uses a variety of methods […]
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States and it increases with the aging population. The alignment of the leg bones (femur, tibia, and patella) is what determines where joint compressions occurs. The normal smooth shiny surface (articular cartilage) at the end of bones is where natural rolling and […]
The Collier Community Foundation is in the midst of a public relations campaign championing philanthropy large and small. The timing is strategic, coming as the last large segment of baby boomers is making plans for estates and wills. If the foundation can tap into only a small fraction of that transfer of wealth locally, Collier […]
by the Rooney Foundation in Support of Enhanced Cardiac Care at NCH I am excited to announce a $20 million naming gift from the Rooney Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of the former U.S. Representative for Florida’s 19th Congressional District. The NCH Heart Institute will be renamed the “Rooney Heart Institute.” Their transformative […]