Neapolitan Family Magazine

Across the country, so-called “Teen Takeover” events have led to property damage, fights, traffic disruptions, injuries and arrests. If you’re thinking about attending one, think twice. If you are thinking about organizing one, don’t.

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office uses technology, social media monitoring, community tips, and other investigative tools to identify planned gatherings before they happen. When necessary, deputies will take action to prevent illegal activity and keep our community safe. Today, Florida Attorney General Uthmeier announced he is having statewide prosecutors develop a plan to investigate and prosecute those responsible for takeover events. CCSO will arrest and the State of Florida will prosecute!

What may seem like a harmless night out can quickly result in criminal charges. Depending on your actions, you could face charges such as:

• Criminal Mischief
• Battery
• Obstructing Traffic
• Disorderly Conduct
• Trespassing
• Resisting an Officer
• Fleeing and eluding
• Inciting a riot
• Aggravated rioting

An arrest doesn’t just affect your weekend. It will impact school activities, scholarships, employment opportunities, and your future.

We encourage parents to have a conversation with their teens TONIGHT about making responsible choices, understanding the consequences of their actions and avoiding situations that can quickly spiral out of control.

This summer, make memories, not mugshots.

Registration is now open for our 2026 Back to School Expo on August 1st at North Collier Regional Park Gym. Registration link ⬇️

Hello, Summer! ☀️🇺🇸🎆⚾️🏕️🛟

Our June/July Summer Fun issue is being delivered this week! Inside, you will find the best nearby waterparks, indoor fun, summer camps, Florida’s Hidden Gem Destinations, and the full list of Semiquincentennial Celebrations 🇺🇸

Special thanks to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels for hosting this fun cover shoot with Cover Kid Luca Mambuca and Mussel Man! You can meet Mussel Man at our Back to School Expo on August 1st, or at any Fort Myers Mighty Mussels home game at Lee County Sports Complex Hammond Stadium this summer. Check our calendar and theirs’ for the fun theme nights and special events such as Friday night fireworks 🎆⚾️
Read the issue online ⬇️

Cover Photography by Making Memories Portraits https://www.makingmemoriesportraits.com/
239-823-5333 (cell) | [email protected]

Hello, Summer! ☀️🇺🇸🎆⚾️🏕️🛟

Our June/July Summer Fun issue is being delivered this week! Inside, you will find the best nearby waterparks, indoor fun, summer camps, Florida's Hidden Gem Destinations, and the full list of Semiquincentennial Celebrations 🇺🇸

Special thanks to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels for hosting this fun cover shoot with Cover Kid Luca Mambuca and Mussel Man! You can meet Mussel Man at our Back to School Expo on August 1st, or at any Fort Myers Mighty Mussels home game at Lee County Sports Complex Hammond Stadium this summer. Check our calendar and theirs' for the fun theme nights and special events such as Friday night fireworks 🎆⚾️
Read the issue online ⬇️

Cover Photography by Making Memories Portraits https://www.makingmemoriesportraits.com/
239-823-5333 (cell) | [email protected]

June 1st isn't just the beginning of summer break; it's also the start of hurricane season (which runs until November 30). It's also my birthday, so it's easy for me to remember. 🥳. Here's a list from Sunshine Ace Hardware to refer to as you prepare your hurricane supplies for the 2026 season.

Hurricane Forecast: Be Prepared! Hurricane season starts on June 1st. Here is a checklist of the necessities you need to weather the storm, plus sales tax holiday details. Sponsored by Sunshine Ace Hardware.

"So, adopting our son isn’t the end of the road. It’s a continuation of who we’ve been all along."

On the final day of Foster Family Awareness Month, read the conclusion of Anna Futrell Snyder's series about her family's journey from fostering to adoption.

https://neafamily.com/fostering-final-chapter/

"We still live one day at a time, holding plans loosely, releasing control, unsure of the timeline.

As Foster Care Awareness Month comes to a close, we are posting the final installments of the Snyder family's journey. Find out how their family evolves, from beginning to beginning.

Finding Joy in the Unexpected: Celebrating Foster Motherhood in Southwest Florida A Southwest Florida mom reflects on foster motherhood, unexpected joy, and finding beauty in growth, simplicity, and community support.

The submissions are rolling in! Our America 250 Art & Essay Contest has been extended until June 13. This is a GREAT first week of summer break boredom buster! We can't wait to see the Semiquincentennial anniversary of our country inspires the children of Southwest Florida to reflect on their own family's stories. 🇺🇸