Holiday Gifts of Beauty at Derma Clinic of Naples

Derma Clinic of Naples is offering Queen for a Day certificates to enhance that special someone’s looks and skin health during the holidays and beyond. Read More »

In Tribute to Ellen Peterson: Southwest Florida’s Environmental Activist and Voice

Ellen Peterson, founder of the Happehatchee Center, an eco-spirituality center in Estero, was an environmental warrior who fought fiercely for the protection of Southwest Florida’s natural resources and wildlife. Read More »

Stewart Teaching Qigong at Oasis Parvaneh

Kimla Jax Stewart has begun leading morning qigong classes at Oasis Parvaneh, in Naples. Read More »

Second Adelheidi’s Opens in Downtown Fort Myers

Adelheidi’s is now serving gelato and other delicious healthy treats at a second location, 1516 Hendry Street, in downtown Fort Myers. Read More »

More Experts at Studio 37 in Naples

Celebrating the second anniversary of her business, Studio 37, owner Betty Ann Mighell is expanding the salon by adding four new stylists to her staff. Read More »

Growing Local: Area Community Gardens Are Sprouting Up

With gardening season now in the earliest planting stages, Natural Awakenings found a number of opportunities in Collier and Lee counties where individuals can join the fun by volunteering or renting space in an existing garden. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Publishers Gather at Annual Conference

Natural Awakenings publishers from throughout the nation came together from October 2 to 5 for their annual publishers’ conference, held this year at the Omega Institute, near Rhinebeck, New York. Read More »

NPower Naples Program Begins

NPowerNaples.com, the city of Naples, Twentyfifty LLC and supporters have launched the free NPower Naples energy, resource and cost-savin... Read More »

Just Peachy: Growing Peaches in Southwest Florida

Today, with a little work and a lot of love, Collier and Lee County residents can enjoy this delectable treat right in their own backyard, thanks to some newly developed varieties that will produce fruit here in warmer climes. Read More »

November 2011 Publisher's Letter

We the people can reject the economic orthodoxy that in many ways has served us poorly, and rebuild our economy on a different foundation. Read More »

Mmm… That’s Good!: Our Local Healthy Dining Guide

Healthy dining options throughout Lee and Collier counties. Read More »

Treasures, Traditions and Tea: Enjoy Some Enriching, Local ‘Social Capital’ at Audrey’s

The 2005 move to Naples not only provided Tilley with the opportunity to open Audrey’s (formerly Audrey’s Attic), one of Naples’ busiest high-end secondhand clothing, estate jewelry and antique shops, but also the tearoom she had always dreamed of owning. Read More »

Making a Difference with Dollars : Local Firm Supports Ethical, Green Investing

Along with traditional investments, Andrew Hill and Jennifer Figurelli co-founders of Andrew Hill Investment Advisors, Inc. (AHIA), specialize in socially responsible investing (SRI) practices that “first, do no harm” to humanity or the environment. Read More »

Kudos November 2011

A team of students with Skyline Elementary School, in Cape Coral, took first place for their school in the Love Your Mother Challenge, earning the grand prize of a 400-square-foot garden from Heartland Gardens, a nonprofit based in Fort Myers. Read More »

Integrated Skin Care Relocates in Fort Myers

Integrated Skin Care is now providing its services at 6700 Winkler Road, Suite 2, in Fort Myers. Read More »

New Location, Special Offers at Lighten Up Center

Lighten Up Therapies Holistic Center, co-managed by licensed massage therapists Sharon Hartnett and Fletcher Stark, is featuring two special offers to celebrate the opening of its new location at 3811 Airport Road North, at the Airport Professional Center, in Naples. Read More »

Two Area Contestants Excel in Slimdown Challenge

Two area contestants finished near the top of the summer Slimdown Challenge conducted statewide by Results Weight Loss. Read More »

Love Rejoins Anahata, Events are Expanded

In addition to welcoming back , the spiritual counselor, healer and intuitive, Rev. Michelle Love, the center has expanded its offerings to the community with more daytime events. Read More »

Eating to Thrive: An Interview with Brendan Brazier

Brazier’s latest book, Thrive Foods – 200 Plant-Based Recipes for Peak Health, is the result of his awakening to the realization that what he ate not only impacted his health and performance, but also the lives of others and the environment. Read More »

Local Produce & Farm Tour Resources

Check out spots to get local produce and check out farms in your area. Read More »

Wild Salmon for Better Taste and Health: Neapolitan Julie Lappetito Practices Sustainable Fishing

“The Alaska Board of Fisheries sets harvest policies, regulations and allocations, and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) conducts biological research and enforces the board’s decisions,” explains Lappetito, who spends her spring and summer months in Alaska, fishing for salmon and halibut with her husband, Todd, a licensed commercial fisherman with 28 years of experience. Read More »