Mar 31, 2024 08:00AM ● By Sharon Bruckman
When I needed tips on kayaking near Everglades City, I knew just who to call: my nature-loving friend Julie Johnson, who has been paddling around the Ten Thousand Islands ever since she set up camp in Chokoloskee and became enchanted with the region.
Feb 29, 2024 05:30AM ● By Sharon Bruckman
“The six best doctors: sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise, and diet.” – Wayne Fields
Jan 31, 2024 06:00AM ● By Sharon Bruckman
As my mind kicked in to write this letter introducing our Heart Health issue, I struggled to find a topic. But then, I had an aha moment when I realized that I needed to shift from my mind to my heart before putting pen to paper—just as I do so often during daily activities.
Dec 29, 2023 06:30AM ● By Sharon Bruckman
Welcome to a new year and our 30th anniversary issue of Natural Awakenings! It’s hard to believe it has been that long since I’ve been publishing this Collier-Lee edition, which ultimately became the flagship for our national franchise.
Nov 30, 2023 03:15PM ● By Sharon Bruckman
Glancing through this month’s magazine leaves me with a sense of gratitude that I am able to spread enlightenment and hope to our readers during the holidays.
Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Sharon Bruckman
With Thanksgiving approaching, plans to spend time with loved ones come into focus, along with the quality of our relationships.
Sep 29, 2023 09:30AM ● By Sharon Bruckman
Every month, I’m amazed when I see how our talented graphic designer Michele Rose has joined all of the individual puzzle pieces into a cohesive and beautiful new edition. Her artistic magic and brilliant problem-solving skills are evident on every page.
Aug 31, 2023 07:13PM ● By Sharon Bruckman
As one of eight children, the furthest our parents wanted to travel with a car full of kids was to our summer home on the lake two hours away. It wasn’t until I was 18 that I had the opportunity to travel out of the state of Michigan to Florida while on college break.
Aug 01, 2023 07:41AM ● By Linda Sechrist
I felt it would be nice to hear from our hard-working editor, Linda Sechrist this month. Linda has been working her magic behind the scenes for the past 20 years, giving readers much of our editorial content each month.
Jun 29, 2023 02:56PM ● By Sharon Bruckman
Everyone loves summer, which is likely why you and I have chosen to live in Southwest Florida. Even during the hottest months, plenty of people visit our area because of its beautiful beaches and delightful amenities.
May 30, 2023 07:36PM ● By Sharon Bruckman
I love summers here in Southwest Florida. We don’t need to travel far to enjoy outdoor activities because we already live in paradise! It is my hope that this month’s issue will inspire you to remain forever young as you bask in the season’s pleasures.
Apr 30, 2023 09:30AM ● By Sharon Bruckman
This month’s special Women’s Wellness issue, which is chock-full of cutting-edge information and tools to help you live your best life.
Mar 30, 2023 01:23PM ● By Sharon Bruckman
Over a decade ago, I met with Brian and Jody Calvi here in Naples to learn about the healing center they had just opened in Costa Rica and immediately put it on my travel wish-list.
Feb 28, 2023 11:14AM ● By Sharon Bruckman
I fell in love with Naples years before my family decided to move here from Michigan in 1982. Little did I realize how much Southwest Florida’s population would grow and how significantly the landscape of our quaint Olde Naples neighborhood would change as it morphed into a sprawling city.
Jan 30, 2023 11:39AM ● By Sharon Bruckman
I started the new year feeling a bit lighter than I’ve felt in decades. In December, I sold the Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. franchise which I have helmed for 25 years.
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