Author Archives: Lois A. Bolin, Ph.D.

The leaders who help guide and enrich Southwest Florida’s communities are found in an array of organizations, such as educational institutions, large corporations, small businesses, healthcare, media and nonprofits. But when it comes to power, these folks have a great deal in common. These are individuals whose knowledge and authority can yield critical and timely results, sometimes without question. We call them “power players,” and this year we’ve chosen 54 to highlight.

Consider yourself warned. the Forces of History are coming your way. Lavern Gaynor and Lois Bolin have been around Naples a few years, and they burn for you to know and connect to the people, places and things that have transformed our little fishing village into the paradise we have today.

The Veterans History Project, Collier County Committee will launch their community initiative with a ‘Heritage Heroes Reception’ on Wednesday, October 31st from 4:30 pm-6:30 pm at the Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail. Collier County’s VHP launch is coinciding with the East Coast Premiere of Honor Flight, the featured film at the Fourth Annual Naples International Film Festival.

The ONWA is committed to promoting the history and businesses on and around the waterfront. By combining individual voices into one collective voice we have established a much stronger presence in the community, with the city of Naples, and the state of Florida. It also provides a terrific platform to create, develop, and promote events to draw business and tourist dollars to the area.