Published Articles

Collier a model for screening kids’ mental health during doctor visits

Pediatricians who heed a recommendation to screen children for depression starting at age 12 could look to how it’s done in Collier County. Updated screening guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics were in the works…

Sense of Place with Barbie Hills

A Naples resident who first began visiting the area nearly four decades ago, finds joy in giving back to the community. “Living here I need a purpose, a reason to get up each morning and…

Olivier Krug of Krug Champagne

Olivier Krug is Directeur de la Maison Krug and a member of the Krug tasting committee. Olivier grew up in Reims, France and is the eldest of Henri Krug’s five children, Olivier joined Krug in…

Feb. 122018

High Stakes Stress And Big Dollar Donations At The Naples Winter Wine Festival

This year’s Naples Winter Wine Festival topped the fundraising charts with $15.26 million dollars raised to support several children’s programs in southwest Florida. Naturally, the spotlight is always on the bidders and the total amount raised,…

Feb. 092018

On the way to $15 million at the Naples Winter Wine Festival

A Naples Winter Wine Festival dinner at The Regent

Feb. 092018

Online auction brings in additional $170K for Naples Winter Wine Festival

The online auction portion of the 2018 Naples Winter Wine Festival closed last week, raising an additional $170,275 in donations for underprivileged and at-risk Collier County children. Online auction lots included a five-night voyage aboard…

Feb. 052018

Top lots sold at Naples Winter Wine Festival 2018

This year’s Naples Winter Wine Festival live auction raised $15.26m for charity, boosted by a $170,275 contribution from the 2018 event’s online auction. Read more at http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/naples-winter-wine-festival-2018-results-384014/#JFjlp6zMmRPYfAEB.99