Short bursts of movement for better health Tirachard Kumtanom The new buzz in exercise is the exercise snack. The American College of Sports Medicine describes exercise snacks as bouts of exercise that are short in duration. These snacks can be performed anywhere with no need for equipment. With these factors in mind, they can easily fit into a busy lifestyle and can be done at various times during the day, thus increasing the amount of exercise being done on a daily basis. M

A smarter way to stay secure Vitalii Vodolazskyi Passwords are still a major part of everyday life. We use them for email, banking, shopping, social media, medical portals, streaming services, and many other accounts. Fortunately, Apple has made password security easier with the Passwords app, iCloud Keychain, Face ID, Touch ID, and passkeys. Even so, a few common habits can still put your accounts at risk. You’re Reusing the Same Password Everywhere Using the same password o

Why presentation matters as much as the property itself Every Naples home has something that makes it memorable. It may be morning light filling the kitchen, a golf course view from the lanai, a boat waiting at the dock, a Gulf sunset, or the ability to walk to dinner on Fifth Avenue South. Those details do not always fit neatly into an MLS search field. But they may be exactly what causes a buyer to stop scrolling, look more closely and imagine the property as their own. As

Gigi Delgado Each fall, much of the attention in education focuses on high school seniors and the milestones that come with their final year. Students and families are tracking graduation requirements, completing college applications, scheduling campus visits, pursuing scholarships, and making decisions that will shape their futures. But some of the most important achievements happen a year earlier. Junior year is often when years of preparation begin translating into opportu

Friends of the Collier County Library’s popular breakfast series returns to Hilton Naples This winter’s Nonfiction Author Series has a New York Times best-selling book for everyone, from one that highlights football’s greatest moments to another that traces the 50-year saga of “Saturday Night Live,” and from one that uncovers Nazi spies in Hawaii before the Pearl Harbor attack to another book that examines the mysterious murder of James Cook, the 18th century’s most-acclaimed

Read this first Andrei_R There was a time when choosing a doctor was relatively simple. You asked your neighbor. You called the office. You made an appointment. Today, you open Google and encounter an impressive collection of functional doctors, holistic doctors, longevity specialists, health coaches, hormone gurus, and someone somewhere who can diagnose your thyroid by looking at your aura. Confusing! So, what exactly is Functional Medicine—and how do you know you're getting

Chef Gavin Makava Bringing the world to the table Chef Gavin Makava Some of Naples’ most memorable dining experiences aren’t happening in restaurants at all. Chef Gavin Makava, founder and executive chef of The Rose House Naples, brings an international culinary perspective directly into his clients’ homes through private dinners, cooking classes and catered events. His story begins far from Naples, shaped by family, mentors, and kitchens around the world. We sat down with Ch

Elevate your skin PeopleImages In celebration of November’s “Season of Sophistication,” there is no better time to talk about one of the most refined approaches to non-surgical skin rejuvenation: RF microneedling. Beautiful skin is more than a trend—it is an investment in yourself. Today’s most sophisticated facial treatments are designed to enhance your natural features without changing who you are. RF microneedling is a perfect example. By combining precision microneedlin

One place to belong In John Godfrey Saxe’s poem, The Blind Men and the Elephant, six blind men touch the same magnificent creature from different angles and perceive six entirely different truths. One encounters a wall, another a spear, another a snake; the others, a tree, a fan and a rope. Each man experiences something the others did not see. So it is in the Naples Art District, the largest enclave of artists in Naples: If you give a hundred painters, sculptors, photographe

Sea turtles and shorebirds nest across Rookery Bay For two years, avian biologists at Rookery Bay have observed a pair of American Oystercatchers attempting to nest in the reserve, a hopeful sign of recovery for the species. | Photos courtesy of Rookery Bay More than 15,000 baby sea turtles have emerged from nests monitored by Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve this year, marking a dramatic turnaround from a nesting season that got off to an unusually slow start.

Stephanie and Richard Prebish named honorary chairs The Naples Historical Society is pleased to announce that Stephanie and Richard Prebish have been named Honorary Chairs of the 2026 Christmas Gala in recognition of their longstanding commitment to historic preservation, civic leadership, and philanthropy within the Naples community. The gala will be held on Friday, December 4, in the picturesque Norris Gardens at Historic Palm Cottage™. Proceeds from the evening will suppo

Private island near Captiva offers 2,600± feet of shoreline and a protected lagoon An aerial view of Buck Key, a rare 14.38-acre private island property off Captiva, listed by John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate for $13 million. A rare private island offering has come to market in Southwest Florida: Buck Key, located just off Captiva Island, is listed at $13 million. The 14.38-acre property is the last privately owned parcel on an approximately 350-acre island

Your story is bigger than your wealth Generosity has the power to change lives, strengthen communities, and create lasting impact. Yet many people who want to give faithfully often wonder how they can make the most of the resources they have been entrusted with. That's where the National Christian Foundation (NCF) comes in. For more than four decades, we’ve had the privilege of walking alongside thousands of givers and their advisors, guiding them through the complicated land

Curating your art for Florida Francisco Mery Interior design trends in Southwest Florida often differ from the styles and colors many new homeowners bring from other regions. Across the local contemporary gallery scene, artwork is often curated specifically for light-filled coastal interiors. By contrast, pieces from various other states may not always blend easily with the Florida art aesthetic. It is quite common for those who have recently acquired property in Southwest Fl

True luxury is not simply about how beautifully you live, but how effortlessly "Edelene. Live beautifully, on your own terms." Created for those who want the beauty, comfort, and privacy of an exceptional Naples home with a highly personalized level of service, Edelene offers a more refined approach to Naples living. With just 63 boutique residences, the experience is intentionally intimate, allowing for attentive, hospitality-driven service and thoughtful touches tailored to

Some holiday traditions are passed down through generations. A favorite recipe. A familiar song. A story everyone knows by heart. This holiday season, Gulfshore Playhouse invites Southwest Florida families to add a new tradition to the list with A Christmas Carol, a world-premiere adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic, coming to the Moran Mainstage this November and December. Written and directed by Gulfshore Playhouse Founder, CEO and Producing Artistic Dire

Annual tradition benefits St. Matthew’s House, providing Thanksgiving meals to thousands in need Capital Wealth Advisors (CWA), an independent financial advisory firm based in Naples, Florida, is proud to announce that it will once again benefit the non-profit St. Matthew's House in hosting the 22nd Annual CWA Turkey Drop. During this special holiday event, nearly 300 volunteers will gather in the parking lot at First Naples Church to collect and pack meal boxes for distribut

Your story is bigger than your wealth One of the most common misconceptions I hear from people moving to Florida is that spending 183 days here automatically makes them a Florida resident. It sounds simple enough. Spend more than half the year enjoying Florida's sunshine, establish residency and leave your former state's income taxes behind. Unfortunately, it doesn't work quite that way. Florida has no 183-day requirement to establish residency; you’re welcome here for as lit

Naples Children Foundation and Community School of Naples inspire young minds to make a meaningful difference "Rather than simply teaching philanthropy as charitable giving, this new collaboration brings real-world community impact into the classroom. " Photos: Maria Jimenez-Lara and Ashley Gerry of the Naples Children Foundation address the Students. The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, and Community School of Na

How Bill Lubin turns private dining at Bistro 821 into an experience to remember Photography by Gareth Rockliffe Bistro 821 offers the only second-floor private dining room on Fifth Avenue South, with stunning evening views of the Avenue. Tastefully appointed for a business dinner or classic dining experience, it’s also a space clients can transform into a magical setting uniquely their own. Former business owner Bill Lubin is the man-behind-the-curtain as well as the first