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TheatreZone founders on 21 years of theater, why they love live bands
23+ hour, 17+ min ago (524+ words) They've been keeping Southwest Florida's toes tapping for 21 years. And sometimes, they can't quite believe they've been staging Broadway musicals for this long. She and husband Mark Danni co-founded TheatreZone together at The Community School of Naples, where Mark oversees…...
'Beautiful': First new Naples area elementary school in years set to welcome 1,000 students
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (481+ words) Collier County's first new elementary school in nearly two decades officially opened its doors Friday, Aug. 1 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, just ten days before the start of the upcoming school year." Located at 2400 Cub Court, Bear Creek Elementary School was…...
Is your child obese? Collier nonprofit can help with nutrition counseling
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1146+ words) Alexander Bergeron has stopped wearing a black hoodie. It was more than just a cover up for the 15-year-old; it was a way to hide. In one month since he enrolled in a new nutrition counseling program for children and…...
"Your Eyes Could Reveal More Than You Think": Modern Vision Solutions Highlights the Life-Saving Potential of Routine Eye Exams
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (1050+ words) A new educational article from Modern Vision Solutions reveals a growing body of evidence that underscores the critical role routine eye exams play in identifying major health conditions'often before symptoms appear elsewhere in the body. Titled "What Your Optometrist Can…...
Florida students will ask questions of astronauts on space station: How to watch
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (561+ words) Two astronauts orbiting Earth from about 250 miles above will take some time to chat with students in Florida from all the way in outer space. A group of students in the Florida Keys will have the chance on Monday, July…...
20 Lee County schools earned A's in 2025. How did your school do?
6+ mon, 14+ hour ago (746+ words) Lee County just got its report card, and it's holding steady with a "B." The district once again earned a "B" from the Florida Department of Education, marking nearly a decade of consistent district-wide performance. The 2025 school grade, which the state…...
Golden Apple teacher found her calling: preparing students for life, overcoming obstacles
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (220+ words) I stand before you tonight, deeply humbled and honored to accept this Golden Apple Award. This moment is not just a reflection of my work, but a testament to the incredible support and inspiration I've received from so many throughout…...
How a Naples music academy helps neurodiverse adults find their voice
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (536+ words) For Hari Jeyabarath, music isn't just a talent; it's a way to connect, express and grow. The 23-year-old, who has perfect pitch and learned to sing at 10, is one of several neurodiverse adults finding their voice " literally " through the STARability…...
What is Match Day for doctors, why does it matter in Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Florida?
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (806+ words) In 2024, the broad "Live Healthy" legislation spearheaded by state Sen. Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, who was Senate president in 2024, included $100 million for teaching hospitals and another $50 ... Southwest Florida hospitals with residency programs will have new class of young physicians joining their…...
Southwest Florida hunger is widespread: 60% of region classified as 'food desert"
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (288+ words) Harry Chapin Food Bank and its vast network of volunteers had a busy 2024. No doubt this year is shaping up much the same way. Food insecurity is prevalent in Southwest Florida despite the nonprofit's diligence in getting food to needy…...