
WEATHER WAVES into INFRASTRUCTURE
SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY | August 18, 2022
AT ONE TIME THE RAILROAD HELPED DRIVE economic progress in America. Then came the Interstate Highway System. Now, thanks to...

Bond myths and misconceptions
BY CHRIS VERNON
Special to Florida Weekly | August 18, 2022
Most top financial advisors will appropriately recommend that you allocate a material portion of your investment portfolio to bonds. This...

Champions For Learning names Barbara Evans its new CEO
SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY | August 18, 2022
Champions For Learning announced that Barbara Evans has been appointed the new CEO of the organization. An experienced nonprofit leader,...
GIVING
August 18, 2022
Bank of America invests $115,000 into SWFL nonprofits Bank of America announced $115,000 in grants to four Southwest Florida nonprofits...

Meet OLSSA
Locally owned, environmentally friendly company makes coastal lifestyle swimwear from recycled water bottles and plasticsBY MELANIE PEFINIS
Florida Weekly Correspondent | August 11, 2022
If I told you about a new company in Naples called OLSSA, what would you guess it is? A hip...
Home ALONE
BY LAURA TICHY
laura.tichy-smith@floridaweekly.com | August 18, 2022
THE RECENT HEADLINES ABOUT 73-year-old Ivana Trump dying from injuries she sustained after falling down the stairs in the Manhattan home where she lived alone...
New nonprofit hosts first hockey camp for Type 1 diabetic children
BY LAURA TICHY
laura.tichy-smith@floridaweekly.com | August 18, 2022
Participating in youth sports typically provides children opportunities for camaraderie and social bonding. But what about the players who must manage medical conditions that their...
NEWS BRIEFS
August 18, 2022
Applications open for Associate Leadership Collier program The Leadership Collier Foundation of the Greater Naples Chamber is now accepting applications for the Class of 2023...
Afterschool social skills program prepares youth for a lifetime of enhanced outcomes
Joe LANDON
joelandon@outlook.com | August 18, 2022
When I was growing up, dinnertime was family time. We’d gather to share a meal and conversation. Sadly, that’s no longer the case in many...
Vote on Aug. 23, it’s your right and responsibility
BY LIBBY BRAMSON AND STACY VERMYLEN
League of Women Voters Collier County | August 18, 2022
Tuesday, Aug. 23 is Primary Election Day. Collier County votes are more important than ever. There are serious issues and numerous candidates whose opinions range...
Classroom grant portal now open for Collier teachers, community funding
August 18, 2022
Champions For Learning’s Classroom Grants: Find It, Fund It Collier portal is now open for the community to fund classroom projects that Collier County teachers...
Avow offering free lunch and learn estate planning sessions
August 18, 2022
As part of its 59 Minutes educational series, Avow offers two free lunch and learn sessions on Aug. 30 and 31. On Aug. 30, George...
New car washes proposed for two old restaurants in Naples area
Tim ATEN Knows
timatenknows@floridaweekly.com | August 18, 2022
Q: What is going in where the Joey D’s on Davis used to be in East Naples? I see the for sale sign is gone....
Two local vacation rental firms merge with John R. Wood Properties
SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY | August 11, 2022