Where to Get Food Assistance in Collier & Lee Counties
If you or your family are experiencing food insecurity in Collier County or Lee County, there are dozens of local organizations ready to help. From...
Read ArticleVeteran’s Day Deals and Meals in Southwest Florida
Veterans and active-duty military personnel in Southwest Florida can enjoy a variety of free meals and exclusive discounts at local and national businesses this Veterans Day.
Read ArticleDomestic Violence Resources in Southwest Florida
October marks National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when communities unite to support survivors, educate families, and work toward ending intimate partner violence. For families...
Read ArticleE-Bike and E-Scooter Safety Tips for Kids
As e-bike and e-scooter safety become a growing concern, especially among young people, we’re seeing a rise in both excitement and risk. These electric rides...
Read ArticleFlorida State Tax Holidays and Exemptions 2025
Nine state sales tax holidays have been signed into law.
Read ArticleHow to Protect SWFL Children from Cyberbullying and Keep Them Safe
A decade ago, a bully might torment a child in the classroom, lunchroom, on the school bus or playground. But when that child was safely...
Read ArticleBest Places for Coffee, Tea, and Hot Chocolate During Cooler Weather in Southwest Florida
These spots offer a variety of cozy, warm beverages, making them perfect for Southwest Florida’s cooler season.
Read ArticleFlorida Ballot: Key Education Issues You Need to Know
The 2024 General Election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5 and includes two voting items directly related to education: Amendment 1 and the School District Referendum.
Read ArticleResources in Southwest Florida To Help After a Hurricane or Disaster
Whether seeking shelter, food, emergency assistance, or ways to begin rebuilding after a hurricane or natural disaster, this page offers local resources to help you and your family.
Read ArticleGuide to Hurricane Preparedness and Resources in Southwest Florida
Hurricanes are an inescapable part of Florida life, yet each storm that threatens us tells a different story. Here are resources to help your family prepare for and cope with all kinds of disasters.
Read ArticleA Survivor’s Journey from Domestic Abuse to Healing
A local woman’s story of surviving domestic abuse with the help of art.
Read ArticleSummer VPK Registration Underway in Lee, Collier, Hendry and Glades Counties
Registration for Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is now open for summer VPK programs in Lee, Collier, Hendry, and Glades Counties.
Read ArticleHow to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Ian
Florida homeowners and renters in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas and Sarasota counties who were affected by Hurricane Ian may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
Read ArticleA Parent’s Guide to Tutoring Help for Struggling Students in Collier and Lee Counties
Have the recent hurricane and school closings impacted your child’s learning? It’s never too late to get help. Here’s how.
Read ArticleDiscovering Libraries Beyond the Books
Public libraries are just about the best deal on the planet. Yes, our taxes pay for libraries, but that happens whether we use their vast resources or not. Keep reading to learn about all of the library systems.
Read ArticleNew App to Link Local Families in Need to Critical Resources and Services
Collier CARES (Community Application for Resources and Emergency Services) is a free and bilingual mobile and web application designed for the purpose of connecting people in need with critical resources and services available in Collier County.
Read ArticleHurricane Preparation List for Naples and Southwest Florida
Hurricane season is coming! Here is your shopping and preparation list. Screen shot our list to your phone, to use during tax free week and throughout the season (June 1st – November 30).
Read ArticleAre You a Wish-Cycler? Here is How to Recycle Right
To help with the confusion over what can and cannot be recycled, we’ve asked the experts for clarification on the items that cause the most contamination.
Read ArticlePreparing Your Family to Deal With Any Disaster
Most experts recommend preparing for disaster in three steps:
• Make a kit.
• Have a plan.
• Be informed.
Neapolitan Family Magazine Distribution Sites
Where can you find Neapolitan Family Magazine? We are distributed to nearly 200 sites in Collier and Lee Counties in SWFL.
Read ArticleWhere Kids Eat For Free (or at a Discount) in Collier and Lee Counties
Updated October 2025 Keeping track of which restaurants offer free (or discounted) kid’s meals is an impossible task for parents, so we’ve done the legwork...
Read ArticleHurricane Preparedness: Helping Your Children Cope
It’s bad enough if mildly inclement weather keeps kids inside, but the effect is magnified when the weather turns nasty and treacherous, something that Floridians...
Read ArticleHurricane Preparedness for Naples Families
Emergency Kit in a Bucket. This idea is genius–pull together the basic first aid and emergency supplies you need and put everything into a large,...
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