Arts + Culture

United Arts Collier - Strengthening an Entire Community

Via Creativity, Connection and Generosity Article by PCCL Staff | Photography by UAC Giving takes many forms. Sometimes it is a financial contribution. Sometimes it is time, talent or simply creating an opportunity for someone to experience something they otherwise might never encounter. At United Arts Collier (UAC), giving takes shape through the arts. As Collier County’s official Local Arts Agency, recognized by the State of Florida, UAC serves as a connector and champion for the creative...

Health + Wellness

Mind Over Tumors - Turning Gratitude Into Action

How a Naples Family Transformed a Frightening Diagnosis into a Mission to Give Others Hope Article by PCCL Staff | Photography by Mind Over Tumors Sometimes gratitude is born from the moments we never would have chosen. For the Nieves family of Naples, one of those moments came in 2022, when Andrea Nieves was a college student more than a thousand miles from home. After a fall sent her to an emergency room in New York, imaging revealed something no 20-year-old expects to hear: she had a brain...

Food + Beverage

Ce Soir Restaurant Giving Back...

And, Offering a Seat at the Table Article by PCCL Staff | Photography by Decadent Depictions, ACCS For newly-opened, Bayfront-based  Ce Soir  restaurant owners in Naples, John Pirathap and Krista Arsenault, giving back to Autism Collier Charter School isn’t simply philanthropy—it’s family. At Ce Soir, hospitality has always been about more than what arrives at the table. For owners Krista and John, their Naples restaurant is also a platform for connection, awareness and giving back to a cause...

Education

SWFL CEO - Turning Ideas Into Impact

Giving Collier County Students a Real-World Education in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Article by PCCL Staff | Photography by SWFL CEO For the students of Southwest Florida CEO, learning about business doesn’t happen only behind a desk. It happens inside local companies, in conversations with entrepreneurs and executives, through networking with community leaders—and ultimately by taking an idea and building a business of their own. SWFL CEO’s mission is to inspire and develop the next...

Food + Beverage

Agave Elevated: Patrón 100 and Ilegal Mezcal Find Their Place in Paradise

Article by PCCL Staff Along our Paradise Coast, cocktail culture has evolved well beyond the frozen margarita. From the sophisticated bars of Fifth Avenue South, such as The Vine Room , to waterfront destinations on Marco Island, greater Naples-area drinkers increasingly gravitate toward spirits with a story—premium pours that balance craftsmanship, authenticity and flavor. Two agave spirits are particularly well suited to that moment: the newly released  PATRÓN 100  and handcrafted  Ilegal...

Food + Beverage

A Seat at the Table

Naples’ New Michelin Moment - Meet Chefs June & Kayla Article by PCCL Staff | Photography by Carlos Gonzalez, Justin Favero & Tong Yin When the MICHELIN Guide expanded statewide in 2026, Naples officially entered a new culinary conversation. Among the local restaurants recognized were Tong Yin, the deeply personal Thai restaurant from chef-owner June Disponsa, and Bicyclette Cookshop, the playful New American restaurant led by chef Kayla Pfeiffer and co-founder Louie Mele. Different in cuisine...

Food + Beverage

Shaking Things Up

Three Local Drinks Pioneers in our Backyard Article by PCCL Staff Southwest Florida may be better known for Gulf sunsets than beverage startups, but three local entrepreneurs are helping change what people pour far beyond Naples and Marco Island. René Armas, Joe Brady and Fil Adams-Mercer have taken remarkably different routes into the drinks business. One helped turn a vodka into a multimillion-case phenomenon. One solved an at-home cocktail problem and transformed it into a ready-to-drink...

Style + Beauty

Sunrise to Sunset:

Timeless Style at The Olde Naples Hotel with LoveCeline Article by Jenn Wideberg & Alex Davis | Photography by Samantha Bloom Some places and looks never go out of style. With its beautifully restored architecture, inviting courtyards and unmistakable Old Florida charm, The Olde Naples Hotel provided the perfect backdrop for this season's LoveCeline fashion editorial. Every corner of the boutique hotel reflects the effortless sophistication that has defined Naples for generations—a...

Style + Beauty

Timeless by Design:

A Day in Style with Marissa Collections at The Olde Naples Hotel Article by Jenn Wideberg | Photography by Samantha Bloom True luxury isn't defined by a single moment . It evolves gracefully throughout the day, carrying every woman from morning light to evening celebrations with timeless confidence, effortless elegance and enduring style. Some places - and some styles - never lose their allure. Rich with vintage character yet thoughtfully refined, the landmark Olde Naples Hotel reflects...

Style + Beauty

Naples Fashion Week 2027

A New Era of Style Begins Article by Jenn Wideberg | Photography by One Line Media Group What began as an ambitious vision has quickly evolved into one of Southwest Florida's most exciting celebrations of fashion, creativity and luxury lifestyle. Today, Naples Fashion Week is much more than a series of runway shows—it's an emerging cultural movement designed to showcase the very best of the Paradise Coast while connecting local style with national influence. As Naples Fashion Week prepares...