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Remembering Lowell Dickey Hedges: A Naples Neighbor and Wayne City Native’s Legacy Naples, Florida, is a community built on the stories of those who call it home. It’s a place where sunshine and warm breezes intertwine with the rich tapestry of lives lived, both past and present. Today, we reflect on the life of Lowell Dickey Hedges, a man who, though originally hailing from Wayne City, Illinois, became a part of the fabric of our Naples community. He passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy that stretches from the heartland of Illinois to the sun-kissed shores of...

Remembering Lowell Dickey Hedges: A Naples Neighbor and Wayne City Native Naples, Florida, has always been a place where stories converge, where lives from all corners of the country intertwine to create a vibrant tapestry of community. Today, we remember one such thread in that tapestry, Lowell Dickey Hedges, who passed away at the age of 87. Though originally from Wayne City, Illinois, Lowell found a home here in Naples, becoming a part of our unique Southwestern Florida landscape. This post is dedicated to celebrating his life, reflecting on the connections between our community and...

Naples Residents Roar: Protecting Our Bears, Our Community The air in North Naples crackles with a fierce protectiveness, a groundswell of opposition rising against a proposed black bear hunt. It’s not just about bears; it’s about our community, our values, and the future of our unique natural environment here in Southwest Florida. We’re talking about the very essence of what makes Naples, well, *Naples*. This isn’t some distant issue; it’s happening in our backyard, impacting our neighbors, our ecosystem, and the legacy we leave for generations to come. Why the Hunt? A...