Yes—Here’s Why Tatiana Rezvaya At East West Fine Art, we have over 25 years of experience working with luxury homes. We recognize that colors in our surroundings have a powerful psychological impact. While soft tones promote calmness, vibrant colors generate energy and stimulation. In a bedroom, both color palette and subject matter directly influence our sleep quality. Bedrooms are personal retreats meant for peace and restoration. Therefore, the environment here should sup

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for older adults and their families, today announced the appointment of Dr. Emily C. Ptaszek as president and chief executive officer. Dr. Ptaszek officially started in her new role effective Monday, June 1. Dr. Ptaszek is a transformational nonprofit healthcare executive with over a dozen years of senior leadership experience in Colorado and Florida. Most recently, s

Veterans and their family members from Home Base SWFL recently gathered at Empowerment Farm for an outdoor yoga and wellness experience. The special program on June 18 drew more than 20 veterans and was made possible by a grant from Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation. The program for local veterans aligns with Empowerment Farm’s Mission to cultivate community through compassion, cooperation, and connection to the land, animals, and each other. Home Base is dedicated to heal

National recognition places Southwest Florida builder among the most respected pool construction companies in North America Vice President Felicia Cimaglia and Owner, Josh McKenna Suncoast Custom Pools®, Southwest Florida’s premier custom pool design and construction company, has been honored among the 2026 Pool & Spa News Top 50 Builders (#38), earning recognition among the most respected and accomplished pool builders in North America. It is the only pool builder in Collier

Helping students build careers that last 2026 scholarship recipients While many Naples residents are using artificial intelligence to plan vacations, manage schedules, or streamline daily life, high school juniors and seniors in Collier County are asking a more personal question: What will AI mean for my future career? As headlines warn of an “AI job apocalypse,” students and parents alike are reconsidering traditional career paths and the value of a four-year degree alone. E

Coach Home Lifestyle with Huge Clubhouse and Amenity Package Completed at 208 coach home residences in the new 54-acre South Naples community, Antilles is right sized for as much privacy or neighborly engagement as homeowners choose. Its roads and coach homes were developed around the central 14,000 square foot clubhouse amenity center and the adjacent Kingfisher Lake and wetland preserve, forming the natural heart of the community’s social, fitness, and leisure activities. E

(Tommy Bahama and Maui Jim, that is) Retro neon reimagined in the newest Maui Jim sunglasses. | Photo by Karen T. Bartlett It was a lucky day for my non-fashionista self when I strolled through the open door of RELAX by Tommy Bahama on Third Street South to encounter General Manager Devin Williams mixing up their sister company's signature orchid-topped Mai Tai cocktails and mocktails. The occasion was, in part, the unveiling of the latest high tech Maui Jim sunglasses. One m

NCF Invests Over $30.6 Million in Local Nonprofits Robert Heidt, Jr., Adam and Ashley Gerry, Bill Beynon, Maria Jimenez-Lara and Sue Bieker The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the world-renowned Naples Winter Wine Festival, is proud to announce that it has invested more than $30.6 million in approximately 50 local nonprofit organizations to help fund essential resources and services benefitting the most vulnerable children in Collier County. Eac

Since March of 2021, the Collier CARES (Community Application for Resources and Emergency Services) app has served the community’s most vulnerable populations, connecting people in need with the critical resources and services available in Collier County. Now, approaching its five-year anniversary, the free, bilingual app has officially relaunched with impactful updates designed to improve accessibility, clarity, and overall user experience. Originally launched with the suppo

Paula Apsell at Arthrex One Conference Center | Michelle Reed Photography More than $350,000 was raised at the 25th Anniversary Triumph Dinner, held on March 4, at the Arthrex One Conference Center in Naples. With 260 guests, the annual fundraising event exceeded its fundraising goal, achieving $357,000 for the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center’s educational programs. A special match offered at $50,000 from two operations grants led to the record-setting financial su

$500K Gift Awarded for further expansion of NCH Rooney heart institute The Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation is proud to announce that it has recently awarded a $500,000 gift to further support expansion of the Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) Rooney Heart Institute, assisting the local, non-profit healthcare organization in its long-term mission of transforming Southwest Florida into a destination for world-class cardiovascular care. Construction is already underway on th

Annual Showcase raises generous donation for Baker Senior Center Naples Kody and Kristina Gear, Marisa Luizzi, Olga Placeres and Wanda Rodriguez Preferred Travel & Company is pleased to announce that ticket sales to its 2026 Luxury Travel Showcase resulted in a $15,000 donation to Baker Senior Center Naples. The funds will help the non-profit organization provide its wide-ranging social programs and services for older adults. “We are delighted to support Baker Senior Center N

From Humble Beginnings to A Beautiful Smile "Regardless of whether that smile is initiated in our brain or in our hearts, Dr. Popescu wants to help people be able to smile with comfort and confidence.” “Designed to Smile” is the slogan Dr. Flavius Popescu came up with as the foundation of his dental career. He treats all his patients with the mindset that we were all intelligently created to smile from the day before we even got our first tooth. From our muscles to our bone s

A Journey of Impact and Resilience "Capital is not just money, it’s a vision turned into momentum, driven to make an impact. The future belongs to those who dare to fund their vision.” P. Blake Renda is Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Veedor Holdings LLC, a private investment and holding company behind Veedor I, a multi-strategy hybrid investment fund, and purpose-driven ventures including Dragon Horse Agency, Dragon Horse Publishing, and Moxie Creed, headquartered in Naples, Florid

Devoted to his Craft "Keith’s goal is never trend-driven; it is to create jewelry that is timeless and personal, meant to last for generations.” In the discerning world of fine jewelry and diamonds, Keith Diltz, affectionately known as The Diamond Man, stands apart. With a lifetime devoted to the art and discipline of exceptional pieces, Keith approaches diamonds, jewelry, and design not merely as commodities, but as material for enduring design. As the General Manager at Dun

NPD Corporal Jeff Perry with Max Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs, a Naples-based non-profit organization that provides no-cost, highly skilled assistance dogs to combat-wounded veterans, first responders, and children with life-changing disabilities, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Naples Police Department to launch a Children’s Courtroom Assistance Program. This new initiative will serve the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida to provide compassionate, trauma-inform

Gareth Rockliffe Fine Art Photography An intimate conversation with the chef whose restaurant sparked the dining renaissance of Fifth Avenue South It was Valentine's Day, 1994. Jesse Housman, age 32, was serving the first dinner in his career as a chef. He could never have imagined that one day he'd own that restaurant. Or that 32 years later, Bistro 821 would remain the longest running restaurant on Fifth Avenue South. Finding my passion "My father, a scientist, had hoped th

"Success brings opportunity, and the greatest opportunity of all is to reinvest in the communities that shaped our journey.” Photography by Akilah Townsend Few leaders shape communities as profoundly as they shape companies. David Hoffmann has spent his career doing both. As founder and chairman of Hoffmann Family of Companies, he oversees one of the world’s largest family owned enterprises—an organization of more than 26,000 employees and over 200 brands and properties spann

Leading with Purpose in Healthcare "Healthcare should be easy with less challenges, not a system that creates frustration. My work is about putting patients first.” Jamie L. Ulmer’s career has been defined by service, leadership, and a commitment to building healthcare systems that work for the communities they serve. His leadership draws from experience across healthcare delivery, public health, and military service. Ulmer now serves as the President and Chief Executive Offi

The Timeless Style of Tailored Excellence He studies how a client lives, works, travels, and socializes before recommending a single piece." Gareth Rockliffe Fine Art Photography For more than thirty years in business, and over fifteen serving Southwest Florida, Joseph Wendt has helped shape the way leaders, professionals, and families present themselves to the world. His work is not simply about clothing, but about confidence, presence, and the quiet power of dressing with i