The Atemoya: A Hardy Hybrid with Heavenly Fruit

Known as a premium tropical fruit tree, the atemoya is on the verge of becoming a popular landscape choice in South Florida. Read More »

Conventional Healthcare’s Nurturing Trends: Complementary Therapies Help Foster Well-Being

In Southwest Florida, local healthcare facilities have evolved to meet their patient and resident needs with complementary therapies that nurture well-being in body, mind and spirit. Read More »

Respect for the Wild Things: Local Experts Agree: Exotic Animals Are Not Good Pets

Tim Tetzlaff, director of Conservation and Communications for the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, grew up around a collection of rare and exotic animals, but never brought one home to raise as a pet. Read More »

Improving Indoor Air Quality: Good, Green News for Southwest Florida Homeowners

Green homes aren’t just about energy savings and reducing waste and recycling—they are also about indoor air quality. Read More »

The First Step in Home Energy Savings

According to Stefan Bolsen, Broker of 5th Avenue Real Estate, in Naples, personal residences in Collier and Lee counties, which have been slow to reflect environmental practices, are now moving in a green direction. Read More »

Greening Fitness in Southwest Florida

Southwest Florida’s fitness trainers and yoga instructors are conscientious green advocates that understand the need to conserve our planet’s limited resources. Read More »

The Importance of Outdoor Playtime: Area Professionals Prescribe a Daily Dose of “Vitamin N”

In Southwest Florida, a land of sunshine, several proponents agree with Richard Louv about the benefits of outdoor playtime for children and adults. Read More »

Taking It to the Streets: Southwest Florida’s Transportation Transformation

Taking It to the Streets—nine days of transportation transformation events and activities—takes place April 15 through 23 among neighboring counties in Southwest Florida. Read More »

The Skinny Pantry: A Helpful Companion on Any Weight-Loss Journey

For Terry Foster, owner of The Skinny Pantry, a lifestyle change not only led to better health, but also to a new career that fulfills her goal of helping others who face the challenge of losing weight. Read More »

Local Students Create Garden Program; Realtor Completes Training Program

Students of Eden Autism Services Florida’s Naples School recently began work to create a revitalized garden program. Stefan Bolsen, a Broker at 5th Avenue Real Estate, in Naples, has earned the EcoBroker Certified designation. Read More »

Medsonix Ultrasound Treatments in Naples

Medsonix, a non-invasive, drug-free therapy using sound waves for treating pain and reducing inflammation and edema, is now available in Naples. Read More »

Innovative Training for Sure Touch Center Owner

Bill Oehser, owner of the Sure Touch Center for the Healing Arts, in Naples, recently completed a workshop and can now offer additional innovative techniques to clients. Read More »

New Psychotherapist Opens Practice in Naples

Jayne Kiel, who spent 25 years as a psychotherapist in New York City, has opened a new practice in Naples. Read More »

Missy Balsam Yoga Launches Website

Naples yoga instructor Missy Balsam, of Missy Balsam Yoga, has launched a website. Read More »

Second Location in Naples for Panegasser

Veteran licensed Massage Therapist Sheila Panegasser can now see clients at a second location, in addition to her Barefoot Beach Massage and Skincare site. Read More »

New Video and Photo Service Available

Consider having special family events or everyday moments and elements of life captured and preserved by a new husband-and-wife business duo. Read More »

Shy Wolf Sanctuary Offers New Sponsorship Program

The Shy Wolf Sanctuary, Education and Experience Center, is offering a new way for the public to support the nonprofit’s mission of rescuing and providing sanctuary to exotic animals bred in captivity. Read More »

More Organic Clothing at Food & Thought

Food & Thought 100% Organic Farm Market is adding apparel selections to Thoughtful Threads, its organic clothing and bedding store. Read More »

Personalized Pet Service is Expanding

Lovett’s Lovin’ Pet & Home Care, providing home and pet care in Southwest Florida for five years, is looking to expand by adding new VIP clients. Read More »

Make Every Day an Earth Day

Throughout this month’s issue, you’ll find plenty of ideas and resources to step up your commitment. Imagine how much healthier our environment would be if everyone made every day Earth Day. Read More »