Health + Wellness

Hemita Story

Coming Together to Bridge the Gap Article by Lauren Rossi | Photography by Provided Last month, we introduced readers to the Bridge the Gap Initiative and the mission of Dr. Hemita Klose and her husband, Kenneth, to provide critical dental care to local veterans, reservists and law enforcement. Now, the Naples community has an opportunity to help support that mission. On November 14, Bridge the Gap Initiative will host a Brunch & Silent Auction at Sails Restaurant, bringing together...

Life + Culture

A Life of Impact

Naples Voices on Service & Legacy Article by Lauren Rossi | Photography by Samantha Bloom Holly Sedlak   Tell us about you and your business. I’ve spent over 30 years in the financial industry, but the work that has become most meaningful to me is helping build I AM HEARD Coalition. After being diagnosed with syringomyelia and going through multiple spinal cord surgeries and serious complications, I experienced firsthand how isolating it can be to have a condition few people understand...

Life + Culture

It Takes a Community, Not a Village

Article by Provided | Photography by Samantha Bloom “It takes a community, not a village.”  That’s one of CEO Scott Baier’s favorite things to say about the work of Community Pregnancy Clinics (CPCI)—a local nonprofit headquartered and founded in Naples that has grown to serve women and families across Florida for more than five decades.  What began in 1974 as a volunteer-run ministry in Naples has grown into a statewide medical organization with five clinics in Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota...

Shopping

BU Club

Global Fashion, Naples Style Article by Lauren Rossi | Photography by Samantha Bloom At BU Club, fashion is more than what you wear — it’s an expression of individuality, artistry and personal style. Blending luxury fashion with influences from art, dance, music, travel and gastronomy, BU Club introduces Naples shoppers to distinctive designers and fashion artists from around the world. Behind that carefully curated experience is founder Raimonda Childress, whose passion for discovering...

Arts + Culture

PLS Aviation Makes It Personal

Jim Pyne brings a founder’s touch to private travel as his aviation business grows along Florida’s Gulf Coast Article by Provided In Naples, a full calendar can span several time zones. A business meeting up north, a weekend with grandchildren, a return home before the next charity dinner. For people whose lives unfold between destinations, the appeal of private aviation is deeply practical: more say over how the day is spent, and someone dependable to handle the details. Jim Pyne is building...

Life + Culture

Worth the Wait

Article by Provided Rando spent 1,780 days waiting for a family. How he finally found one says a lot about what's happening at Patty Baker Humane Society Naples. Rando arrived at Patty Baker Humane Society Naples (PBHSN) in 2021, a dog the staff and volunteers adored who just couldn't find his match. He went out on playdates and home with families for trial stays, and staff worked with him on being just a little too excited to meet his future family. (Can you blame him?) Even at a great...

Life + Culture

A Community Investment in a Promise We Intend to Keep

Article by Lauren Rossi | Photography by Samantha Bloom Over the past several years, Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has made significant investments in the future of healthcare in Southwest Florida. We have invested in new facilities, advanced technology and exceptional physicians and caregivers. We have expanded access to specialty care, formed partnerships with leading healthcare organizations and prepared our health system to serve one of Florida's fastest-growing regions. Those...

Travel

A Girls’ Weekend at Palm House

Article by Elena Griffin | Photography by Palm House For a girls’ weekend in Palm Beach, location matters. We wanted somewhere that felt like a getaway without planning the entire weekend around transportation. Palm House delivered on both. Located on Royal Palm Way, Palm House sits between Royal Poinciana and Worth Avenue, putting much of Palm Beach within easy reach. Shops, restaurants and the island’s quieter residential streets are all nearby. We used both the hotel’s complimentary...

Entertainment

Live Fest 2026

The Premier Music Event of Southwest Florida Article by Provided Since its inception in 2019 Live Fest has been fortunate to be called Naples Premiere Music Festival.  Selling out year after year and delivering a wide variety of performers from multiple genres.  The backdrop of the Ritz Carlton Tiburon allows for fantastic pre-game festivities and ambiance.  The festival is always the Saturday night of the Grant Thornton PGA/LPGA event – a one-of-a-kind pairing of both men and women's top-tier...

Wellness

More Than An Adventure

Wellfit Girls helps Southwest Florida girls unplug, connect, lead, and discover strength that lasts beyond the trail. Article by Lauren Rossi Founded in 2014, Wellfit Girls has helped more than 400 Southwest Florida girls build confidence, develop leadership skills, and prepare for adulthood. Today, under CEO Franchesca Whiting, the organization is responding to one of the greatest challenges facing young people: They are more digitally connected than ever, yet often feel disconnected from...