The busy lobby of a hospital can be a stressful place as medical staff crosses paths with patients – some happy, some not – coming and going for tests and care. Patients’ friends and families add to the mix. The main entrance at NCH Healthcare System’s Baker Downtown Naples campus is going an extra mile […]
Collectors adore discovering the imaginative artistry of jewelry designer’s original work. Where does their inspiration spring from? What exactly causes them to combine color, form, and utility together into one gemstone story? The creative jewelry artist may find inspiration simply from the world around him or her. Spying the colorful dress of a child may […]
Dear Artsperts, I have some older paintings that I just love, but I’ve been flipping through magazines and feel like I should update my great room with a more Florida contemporary feel. If I change to light gray walls and modern furniture, what should I do with my older paintings that are dark oils with […]
by Chris Wiggins, Owner, the Psychic Derailleur With Michelle Avola-Brown, Executive Director, Naples Pathways Coalition One of the perks of riding a bicycle is tuning out all the noise of everyday life. At least, that used to be the case. Increased traffic and distracted drivers have made finding your two-wheeled zen more challenging. Solitude is […]
Marjory Stoneman Douglas, author of the enduring publication The Everglades: River of Grass, was known for her humanitarian efforts before she lent her energies to the cause of protecting the swamp at the southern tip of Florida. In honor of the dedication of the Everglades National Park in 1947, Mrs. Douglas wrote a fitting tribute […]
As we close out the Summer of 2022, most of you will probably agree, it seems to get intolerably more hot with each passing year. I tried walking on the beach to get some steps in and found the sand to be equal to walking on asphalt. Now, it may be my age, but as […]
While we prepare for the start of the school year, we must remain vigilant as we continue to monitor and prepare for a potentially active hurricane season. As a proud Southwest Floridian and your Member of Congress, my priority is not only to fight for our values in Washington but to ensure the safety of […]
For many people, the Coronavirus pandemic was especially scary because there seemed to be so little that they could do to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. Everyone seemed to be waiting for a medical miracle to save them! As a medical doctor with nearly forty years of experience in both anesthesiology and preventative […]
Normally I can sit down and write my article for Life in Naples with little difficulty, but this one is a challenge. Because this article has to cover August, September and October and with all that’s going on around us it’s a challenge! Sometimes it’s just nice to sit down on the couch, put your […]
There is a constant chatter on Collier County and its demise as a great place to live. A few thoughts to set the record straight. Collier County is the largest county in Florida in terms of land area in square miles. It is a paradise to all of us that live here and enjoy its diversity. […]