North Naples News

12/20/2024

🎡 Megapasses Are On Sale NOW! 🎟️
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy admission AND unlimited rides at the 2025 Collier Fair for one low price!

Hurry—quantities are limited, and these passes sell out fast! Get yours today and experience all the fun, thrills, and excitement the Collier Fair has to offer!

Click the link to purchase your Megapass now! https://collierfair.com/ticket-sales/

📅 When: March 20–30, 2025
📍 751 39th Ave NE, Naples, FL, United States, Florida
📱 Call us: 239-455-1444
📩 Email us: [email protected]

12/16/2024

Wilmington has all the feels of her famous sisters with a casual vibe. She has miles of sea oat-covered dunes and white beaches, the Cape Fear River and tidal creeks rich in oysters, mussels and crabs, hundreds of acres of maritime forests, and colorful 50s-era beach towns are a traveler's and film producer's dream. And she also has the most fearsome battleship in World War II's Pacific Theater.

The Other Southern SisterWhen built Battleship NC was called the greatest sea weapon in the world. | From Battleship NC FacebookWhen Breeze Airways launches its new non-stop service from Fort Myers in February, the lesser-known youngest sister in the family of beloved Southern coastal cities will ma...

12/13/2024

Teachers in Collier County Public School District (CCPS) are now receiving more money in their paychecks thanks to successful negotiations that started in May 2024. The new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Collier County Education Association (CCEA) and the District School Board of Collier County provides an increase for all teachers on both the performance and grandfathered salary schedules. Teacher salary increases for school year 2024-25 add up to $24 million across the entire unit and total more than $50 million in the last two years.

Teachers in Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) are now receiving more money in their paychecks thanks to successful negotiations that started in May 2024. The new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Collier County Education Association (CCEA) and the District School Board of Collier County...

12/10/2024

The future of the Sanibel Island Writers Conference is in jeopardy. The devastation from recent hurricanes and a sizable downturn in available funding make next year’s conference uncertain. DeMarchi and Elek are appealing to writers, poets, notebook scribblers, and especially readers to help them keep this priceless experience alive.

For where would readers be without writers?
Visit fgcu.edu/siwc to find out more and help keep the conference alive!

Writers in ParadiseSteve Almond addresses the crowd in his nonfiction workshopIf you live in Southwest Florida, you are likely familiar with Sanibel Island’s charm. Turquoise waters, excellent shelling beaches, tropical flowers, and an array of wildlife cover the small, crescent-shaped island. And...

12/09/2024

It is going to be a December to remember for art and music lovers in Naples. This month, Artis—Naples season theme of Storytelling takes center stage with a slate of captivating musical performances, the first Broadway show of the season and a groundbreaking exhibition in The Baker Museum that demands to be seen and heard.
To purchase tickets or to learn more, visit www.artisnaples.org

A Season of StorytellingWang Chamber MusicIt is going to be a December to remember for art and music lovers in Naples. This month, Artis—Naples season theme of Storytelling takes center stage with a slate of captivating musical performances, the first Broadway show of the season and a groundbreaki...

12/05/2024

The 35th Annual Marine Industries Association of Collier County- MIACC Christmas Boat Parade on Naples Bay will be held on Saturday, December 14. This year’s parade theme is “Christmas Carnival.” Winners will take best in class and best overall theme winner. The Naples City Dock will host the judging committee and VIP guests, with limited presale tickets for a front-row seat to the spectacle. The parade of lighted boats will start at 6:15 p.m. All sizes of boats are welcome to enter, in lieu of an entry fee, donations will be accepted for the Ricky King Foundation.

Marine Industries Christmas Boat Parade on Naples BayThe 35th Annual Marine Industries Christmas Boat Parade on Naples Bay will be held on Saturday, December 14. This year’s parade theme is “Christmas Carnival.” Winners will take best in class and best overall theme winner. The Naples City Doc...

11/29/2024

Holiday festivities have already begun on Third Street. Third Street South - Naples, Florida, Naples’ historic and iconic downtown shopping and dining district, celebrates the holiday season with its 47th Annual “Christmas on Third” festival, a month-long calendar of events for all ages.

A month-long calendar of events for all agesHoliday festivities have already begun on Third Street. Third Street South, Naples’ historic and iconic downtown shopping and dining district, celebrates the holiday season with its 47th Annual “Christmas on Third” festival, a month-long calendar of ...

11/27/2024

The December issues have arrived filled with Holiday Events! Click the link below to view more.
https://anyflip.com/cktv/eihi

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11/22/2024

If you’re checking out homes for sale in Naples, or elsewhere in Southwest Florida, you shouldn’t go at it alone—especially if you’re thinking about putting in an offer. It’s always best to enlist the expertise of a buyer’s agent to help you along the entire process—from the beginning of your property search, to receiving the keys to your dream house. Here are five major reasons to hire a buyer’s agent, among many dozens of others.
AJ International Premium Real Estate Naples

Stock-AssoIf you’re checking out homes for sale in Naples, or elsewhere in Southwest Florida, you shouldn’t go at it alone—especially if you’re thinking about putting in an offer. It’s always best to enlist the expertise of a buyer’s agent to help you along the entire process—from the ...

11/11/2024

11/08/2024

Osteoporosis – Part 2 of 2
Complications of Osteoporosis: Understanding Fractures
Osteoporosis is a serious health condition characterized by weakened bones, making individuals more susceptible to fractures. Among the most significant complications are compression fractures, particularly in the spine and hip. These fractures not only cause physical limitations but also have profound effects on overall health and quality of life.
Lorna Fedelem, MD

https://www.floridaneighborhoodnews.com/post/osteoporosis-part-2-of-2

11/06/2024

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for local seniors and their families, announced that it has been awarded a $242,500 grant from the Collier Community Foundation to expand essential services to more lower-income seniors in the community.

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for local seniors and their families, announced that it has been awarded a $242,500 grant from the Collier Community Foundation to expand essential services to more lower-income seniors in t...

11/04/2024

In the rapidly evolving world of payment technology, one innovation stands out for its blend of convenience and enhanced security: tap to pay. Often associated with contactless payments, this method leverages Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to allow consumers to complete transactions with a simple tap of their credit or debit card, smartphone, or wearable device. As digital payments continue to grow in popularity, it’s important to understand why tap to pay is generally considered safer than the traditional swiping method.

jacoblundIn the rapidly evolving world of payment technology, one innovation stands out for its blend of convenience and enhanced security: tap to pay. Often associated with contactless payments, this method leverages Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to allow consumers to complete transacti...

10/30/2024

Currently, high-net-worth households are facing a 40% increase in their estate tax rate. This could have major implications — fortunately, we have options to avoid this. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about your future, giving you the peace of mind that your legacy is secure, and your wishes will be honored.

Join us for an exclusive Wealth Planning Event
Generational Strategies Group, LLC
Saturday, November 16
Seating is Limited | Valet Parking
Breakfast: 8:30 AM
Program: 9 - 10:30 AM
RSVP at 239.352.4111

Secure Your Legacy with Generational StrategiesFor over three decades, Generational Strategies Group has been a trusted partner for high-net-worth individuals, family business owners, and corporate executives seeking sophisticated estate planning solutions. Our mission is to provide tailored strateg...

10/28/2024

The November issue has arrived! Click the link below to view the publication in full.
https://anyflip.com/cktv/ppfw

09/17/2024

Every second matters in an emergency. For example, the American Heart Association estimates for every minute you are in a cardiac arrest, your chance of survival drops by 10%. Enabling quicker response in the event of an emergency is the premise of a new technology. Pure Wireless, LLC, a Naples-based company that provides public safety services for high-occupancy residential and commercial buildings, has announced the launch of 911locate.ai.

New Technology Will Enable Quicker Response in the Event of anEmergency, Improving Outcomes911 Operator in Collier CountyEvery second matters in an emergency. For example, the American Heart Association estimates for every minute you are in a cardiac arrest, your chance of survival drops by 10%. Ena...