Meet Lois Bolin, Ph.D., a dedicated 239 Live host bringing Naples history, community stories and Southwest Florida conversations to the show.
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Lois Bolin, Ph.D., is a dedicated 239 Live host and a local source for Naples history, community stories and Southwest Florida connections. On the 239 Live Morning Show, she brings her perspective as a historian, writer and community steward to conversations with the people who give the region its character.
Her approach begins with people: the experiences behind a local business, the memories that connect generations and the ideas that bring neighbors together. For viewers discovering Naples and residents who know it well, those conversations offer a reason to keep listening—and a way to see the community through another person’s story.
Naples history, brought into the conversation
Known for her work as the Old Naples Historian, Lois co-founded Naples Backyard History. Her official biography describes contributions to heritage markers, walking maps, waterfront history and local history columns. That background gives her a rich starting point for conversations about the places, traditions and people that shape Naples.
A background in community service
Lois’s experience spans business, nonprofit organizations and civic collaboration. Her published biography includes work with veterans’ oral histories, the Spirit of ’45 initiative and the Southwest Florida Veterans Alliance. It also records recognition as a 2004 Woman of Initiative and a 2013 Woman of Achievement. These experiences inform her interest in service, local memory and the people behind community projects.
Local knowledge. A welcoming conversation.
At 239 Live, Lois’s local perspective connects naturally with the show’s focus on Southwest Florida people, businesses and community voices. Her conversations create room for a guest’s experience while giving viewers context for the story. Explore the show to hear from local voices, discover a new perspective or find a conversation that connects with your own experience.
