Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs Provides First-Ever Crisis Care Canine to Naples Police Department; Max will Assist in Comforting Children and Adult Victims Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs, a Naples-based non-profit organization with a mission that promotes independence for combat wounded veterans, first responders and children with life-changing disabilities through partnerships with skilled assistance dogs, is proud […] The post Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs Provides First-Ever Crisis Care Canine appeared first on Life In Naples Magazine ..read more

Donors who have type O blood are needed immediately in Collier County to help boost the Community Blood Center’s critically low blood product inventories. The local shortage is the result a sudden increase in usage by area patients. The only way to obtain adequate levels of transfusable blood is through life-saving donations from our community’s […] The post CRITICAL NEED FOR TYPE O BLOOD IN COLLIER COUNTY! appeared first on Life In Naples Magazine ..read more

Knowing how you want to spend your time in retirement and having a sense of purpose can prevent you from feeling unmoored and isolated. For Readers Theatre performer, David Whalley, he’s spent his 12 years of retirement pivoting into the world of art and theatre. “The Naples Players (TNP) has made a huge impact on […] The post The Naples Players has made a huge impact on David Whalley appeared first on Life In Naples Magazine ..read more

Ruthnie was living in her car in February 2022 following a stay at a women’s shelter to flee an abusive relationship. While she could find employment easily, she struggled to keep jobs because of difficulty maintaining a schedule, sleeping, safety and hygiene while being homeless. Ruthnie found her way to the National Alliance on Mental […] The post NAMI Collier County: Providing a Roadmap to Recovery appeared first on Life In Naples Magazine ..read more

In the heart of Collier County lies a beacon of hope and support for victims of trauma and violence. Project HELP works with dignity and compassion to ease the pain of those affected by rape, violence, crime or loss of a loved one due to a crime. Project HELP is more than just an advocacy […] The post Enhancing Sexual Assault Advocacy & Therapy through Diverse Strategies appeared first on Life In Naples Magazine ..read more

Thirty years ago, this month, 1994, I moved to Naples. As with any type of anniversary, it’s timely to reflect back on what was and take stock of today. Then, it was a sleepy town by anyone’s standards, but it did have the Naples Philharmonic, now Artis-Naples. I was relocating from Palm Beach County, a […] The post Naples. THEN. NOW. appeared first on Life In Naples Magazine ..read more

For many decades,Jerry F. Nichols has quietly set an inspiring example through philanthropy, dedicated to improving the lives of children and working adults in Southwest Florida. Recently, Nichols solidified this commitment by making the first major donation to Healthcare Network’s capital campaign. This donation will support the construction of the nonprofit organization’s planned 20,000-square-foot health […] The post Supporting Healthcare for All appeared first on Life In Naples Magazine ..read more

Life may seem like a linear journey. However, if there is anything that life teaches, a straight line is hardly a good measure of our existence. After all, much of nature is built in circular shapes and moves in circular patterns. From our planet, to the sun and moon, and all the way down to […] The post The Immokalee Foundation’s Home Construction Project Comes Full Circle appeared first on Life In Naples Magazine ..read more

I find that most people who want to remodel their homes in Naples find out quickly that they simply do not have the contacts down here that they do, or did, at home. Then comes the hard part, what contractor to hire and where to find them. I can offer some sound advice to get […] The post Choosing a General Contractor appeared first on Life In Naples Magazine ..read more

At the end of the serieson Hair and pH, I talked about direct dyes. Direct dyes are easy to use. These dyes can be applied directly from their container onto your hair. They are designed to be deposit only, have no ammonia, and no activator (developer). They only stain the outer layer of the hair […] The post Saving Your Color appeared first on Life In Naples Magazine ..read more