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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...