As a proud Naples native, I’ve watched this community grow from a quiet coastal town into one of the most compassionate and connected regions in Southwest Florida. Yet even with worldclass medical facilities, too many families still face one of life’s hardest challenges — cancer. For me, this missio

As the year winds down and the weather cools, our bodies start adjusting to the new rhythm of winter. Shorter days, temperature changes, and dryer air – all herald that time of the year when our immune systems are quietly working a little harder. This is the perfect time to give yourself some extra

The holidays are fast upon us and we’re hopefully gearing up to make a lot of good memories with friends and family. It’s that web of memories that weave wonderful support as we go through life. As the weather is changing and the humidity lowers and it’s slightly cooler, we are able to participate i

As we bring 2025 to a close there are many options to celebrate all month long – start by exploring all of the holiday concerts that are available in the community at our many churches. But don’t go alone, bring friends and create new memories. During the month there’s not only concerts you can go t

by Michelle Avola-Brown, Executive Director, Naples Pathways Coalition The holidays are a time of joy, and for many families, that joy comes in the shape of two wheels. Whether it’s a shiny new bike for a child or an electric bike (e-bike) for a teen or adult, these gifts are exciting, empowering, a

As a longtime Naples resident, I’ve seen firsthand how this community comes together when times are tough, like in the aftermath of Hurricanes Wilma, Irma & Ian. Now we are facing a different type of challenge, with everyday costs rising and reductions in funding for programs assisting families in n

In the heart of Immokalee, where the fields stretch toward the horizon and the spirit of community runs deep, a small but powerful shift in healthcare began nearly five decades ago. It started with two remarkable women whose compassion and leadership transformed not just a community, but the future

For generations, earning a college degree was seen as the surest path to a stable career. But today, even college graduates are facing an uncertain job market, with unemployment among new grads reaching its highest point in decades. For Immokalee Foundation students, the story looks different. By th

Aligned to amplify housing affordability, The Housing Alliance formed in 2024 to be the hub for housing in Collier County with a focus on workforce, lower income, and senior housing. The Housing Alliance works with privateand public partners with the goal to make much needed housing in Collier Count

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A rare oceanfront property just a few doors down from the opulent Hawaii estate owned by former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, has returned to the market along one of Oahu's most renowned stretches of coastline.  The enormous Waimanalo compound, which is on the market for $24.9 milli

Despite building more homes in recent years, Boston’s housing market is headed for trouble as builders pull back from seeking new permits—and renters continue to be priced out of homeownership. The 2025 Greater Boston Housing Report Card, released by The Boston Foundation earlier this month, shows t

Bayview Asset Management has closed its acquisition of Guild Holdings Company, the parent of Guild Mortgage, in a deal that takes the lender private and removes it from the New York Stock Exchange. The transaction was finalized on November 28, according to a new 8-K filing. Under the agreement, shar

In the heart of the Midwest is a metro that stands as the nation's most approachable, and perhaps surprising, luxury market: Minneapolis. The entry point to luxury sits just below the $1 million mark, at $995,404, according to the latest Realtor.com® Luxury Housing Report. Minneapolis' luxury thresh

Every neighborhood has at least one: the house that goes full festive mode while Halloween candy is still on store shelves. No one can be mad at Christmas lights and other holiday cheer in late December, but sometimes you’ll see decorations—chock full of bright lights, wild colors, and even animatro

Want to live like Martha Stewart? Well, you're in luck. The iconic lifestyle maven has partnered with prefab homebuilder Hapi Homes and Marquee Brands to create four home models based on her own properties. "Martha’s homes carry real cultural equity, and our goal at Hapi Homes is to take iconic desi

For many borrowers, the appraisal is the most stressful step in a refinance: part mystery, part high-stakes hurdle. Will the home appraise high enough? Will it delay closing? What actually determines the final value? Lenders can help ease these concerns by adopting the right combination of technolog

The $707 billion sports tourism market is set to nearly triple by 2032, with Asia-Pacific as the fastest growing region.

A stunning European-inspired estate originally built for and designed by renowned Florida trial attorney Fred Levin has just hit the market in Pensacola, FL, for $4.1 million. Located on 125 feet of frontage along Bayou Texar, the gated three-bedroom brick mansion dubbed Timeless Tanglewood boasts a

The sprawling town of Plymouth, MA, situated on the state’s South Shore, is many things at once. It’s been called “America’s Hometown.” It’s considered both part of the greater Boston area and the beginning of legendary Cape Cod. And now it’s another front in the ongoing battle to create truly affor