Provide a broad range of arts and cultural resources and activities that encourage community participation, creative self-expression, and community revitalization
The arts and cultural attractions are essential to creating a sense of place that is not just about how we work, but also about how we live, learn and play. Entrepreneurship and economic growth are a result of a hard-working and well-educated workforce combined with forward-thinking civic and business leadership. To attract and retain such a business economy requires access to a lifestyle that includes environments that inspire, challenge, entertain, educate and contribute to a thriving economy, social connections, community cohesion and a high quality of life for the community.
As the convergence of perilous disease in the air and transformational social unrest on the streets has created anxiety that sets our hearts, minds and souls on edge, an invaluable emotional outlet that is uniquely human exists......
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This article is part of a summer series that highlights the vital work of regional recipients of 2020 Community Impact Grants from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. Even during the......
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by Angela Page, Founder, Love Your Rebellion What is Southwest Florida known for? My guess would be tourists, retirees, or snowbirds. It’s probably safe to say most people don’t associate......
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By Dr. Jaclyn Faffer The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases is projected to more than double over the next 30 years. Thanks to the generous support......
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by Anne Chernin, MSW, MBA, Director of Client Services At Naples Senior Center we know that caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be challenging......
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by Melissa Barlow, Director of Arts and Community Programs, The Heights Center The Heights Center is a 2018 recipient of a Southwest Florida Community Foundation Arts, Community and Culture Community......
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