Summer months in Naples Get your Ticket Having lived in Naples for over 25 years an unfortunate fact is the majority of our performance venues are “dark” once our snowbirds leave. However, it is the time that those of us that live here year round can enjoy some things that might be a challenge during […]
The saying “it takes a village” is used in many situations and it’s helpful to remember that our fair city, Naples-on-the-Gulf as it is sometimes styled, was once known primarily as a sleepy fishing village. Not so anymore – the town has grown up with a steady array of newcomers over the years and as […]
by Courtney L. Whitt, Ph.D., Director of Behavioral Health at Healthcare Network During mental health awareness month in May, it’s important to not neglect or underestimate the power of mental health and wellbeing. In fact, unmanaged anxiety, for example, may impact sleep, activity level and diet, all of which can diminish our immune system and […]
Your personal impact is waiting to happen! I’m happy to say that the time-honored concept of paying it forward is alive and well at The Immokalee Foundation. Since opening our doors in 1991, The Immokalee Foundation has empowered over 15,000 of Immokalee’s best and brightest—from kindergarten through postsecondary education. With the assistance of passionate supporters, […]
Collier County has made some zoning changes and taken other actions for which celebration on the affordable housing front is in order. And while this is very good news, we are not yet where we need to be. At their March 28 meeting, Collier County’s Board of County Commissioners (BCC) ended a thirteen month period […]
My clients always say, “I can never get my hair to look like you do when I blow dry it at home.” Thank heavens, or I would be out of business, but I will share a few tips that may help you achieve that more professional look. First start with a good product. A consultation […]
The photo below is a perfect example of a timeless kitchen. Kitchens by Clay was contracted to design and install this kitchen in a Quail West home back in 2014. Even after nine years I think most people will say it is still beautiful and in fact a very desirable kitchen to own today. The […]
Each May, we celebrate Memorial Day. It is usually a time spent with family and friends, having a barbecue, or celebrating the start of summer. But as we enjoy the day off, we must pause and reflect on the true meaning of this special observance. Memorial Day honors the millions of Americans who tragically lost […]
After serving as a freight and passenger terminal starting in 1927 and later a museum telling Collier County’s story, and serving as the backdrop for the dedication of a Holocaust era boxcar in 2008, the depot is working on launching the county’s first museum dedicated to Black history. The project, launched quietly last year, when […]
Our Education Department offices have just relocated into the museum’s new North Wing! Students and teachers will soon be using the new Herbert H. Schiff Classroom space there as well. Thanks to careful planning by the Museum Board, David Corban Architect, and PBS Contractors, the demolition and construction done on the adjoining suites never disrupted […]