Education

A Sister's Promise

How New Naples Resident, Denise Brown, has Turned Tragedy into Advocacy Article by Jennifer Wideberg | Photography by Brown Family & Eve Shakti Chen From the Editor: A Legacy of Courage In this month’s Ladies Issue, we turn our lens toward a neighbor whose name is etched in history, but whose heart is firmly planted in our future.  Denise Brown  has spent thirty years transforming a private tragedy into a public shield for others. As she prepares to release her most personal work yet, For...

Beauty

From Mimosas to Modern Medicine

The Rejuvenating Vision of NAWI (Naples Aesthetics and Wellness Institute) Article by Jennifer Wideberg | Photography by Monica Alvarez In the high-stakes world of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Edwin (Ed) Dean spent decades reacting to life’s crucial moments. As a board-certified ER physician, his career was defined by the clock. "I used to do CPR on young people and think, didn't anyone see this coming? " he recalls. Today, alongside his wife and business partner, Katherine Dean—the former first...

Local Services

Finding the Great in Every Girl

About Pace Center for Girls Article by PCCL Staff | Photography by Helen Werner Photography In Collier County, one organization has spent decades quietly transforming the lives of young women who might otherwise fall through the cracks.  Pace Center for Girls Collier at Immokalee provides education, counseling, and life-skills training for girls facing serious challenges, offering them a safe environment and a second chance at success. Founded in 1985 in Jacksonville by educator and...

Wellness

The Quiet Investment

Meditation Made Easy - To Relieve Stress & Anxiety Article by PCCL Staff | Photography by Urban Meditation In today’s fast-paced world, stress isn’t just an occasional inconvenience — it’s an ongoing state that affects our physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing. A mindful approach to health — one that prioritizes intention, presence, and self-care — is invaluable. For many in our Paradise Coast,  Urban Meditation  offers a powerful gateway to stress relief, emotional balance, and...