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Kudos & Kicks: The Naples Winter Wine Festival

Today, however, let’s celebrate the way folks demonstrated their philanthropic commitment during recent major fundraisers. The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) is best known for sponsoring the annual Naples Winter Wine Festival. Local well-to-do…

Mar. 032018

EPISODE 102 Naples Wine Festival: David & Callum Powell

Sam Benrubi, host of The Grape Nation, travels down to the Naples Winter Wine Festival in Florida to interview winemakers from all over the world. On this episode of HRN On Tour Sam chats with…

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