Page 6 - LIN.MARCHWEBSITE(1)

CONTENTS | MARCH

features

28 | NAPLES ZOO

In November of 2016, Naples Zoo publicly announced
plans to roar into the future with the launch of a $25 Million
Capital Campaign and $5 Million Endowment Drive. As the
only nationally accredited zoo serving Southwest Florida, the
Zoo recognizes that it must expand its offerings, continue local
wildlife conservation efforts and increase its capacity as the
region’s population grows.

36 | ARTSCOOL

As the area’s leading arts organization, you know that the Naples Art
Association (NAA) recognizes – and promotes – the importance of arts
education for all. That includes all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds.
And, while we have discussed how being creative has been proven to
extend your life and the quality of it, this month is all about the children.

64 | BASCOM PALMER

When Tessa Crooker’s parents saw that her eyes were crossing,
they knew their daughter had a potentially serious vision problem.
That concern was well-founded, because without proper treatment,
Tessa might have lost the vision in her right eye. Fortunately, the
pediatric ophthalmology specialists at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
at Naples were able to promptly diagnose and treat the problem.

6 Life in Naples | March 2017