Summer months are upon us and we are enjoying less crowded streets and no lines at our favorite restaurants. It’s a good time to get out and see what has survived and what has transitioned into something else. Naples has a constant element of change as it is morphing into the city it will become […]
Seems like summer and pearls go together. And not just because pearls are June’s birthstone but that’s a pretty good place to start. Pearls have been the go-to jewelry choice of summer brides for eons. When we think of pearls, our mind wafts to thoughts of water, naturally. Be it oceans, lagoons, or even freshwater […]
1. FLORIDA LOVES ITS PANTHERS. In 1982 students in Florida chose the panther as the “state animal.” Tens of thousands of Floridians have paid for a specialty “Protect the Panther” Florida license plate whose proceeds pay for panther research. 2. THERE ARE ONLY ABOUT 200+ OF THEM. Although its numbers have rebounded from the days […]
Dear Artsperts, Sometimes I see a painting and can’t help but think, “I can do that.” What makes some artists’ works so highly regarded and valuable when the work seems so easy to create? Sincerely, Copycat Dear Copycat , There is a difference in creating a concept and copying a concept. You may be able […]
It’s not just our roads that are filled with traffic. The Gordon River Greenway, sidewalks, and other local pathways are teeming with people walking, biking, running, rollerblading, pushing strollers and taking their dogs for a walk. At times, it can get frustrating and even painful! I was riding through the greenway a couple of weeks […]
Honoring Veterans Past, Present and Future Thank you for your Faithful Service! Summertime Salutes our Veterans, First Responders and Military Throughout American history, the idea of God’s connection to man is prevalent and relevant because without those shared values, the idea of a United States and its principles could not have been birthed. The Mayflower […]
Buckle Up! It’s time for summer road trips! Enough with all the talk about gas prices, inflation and politics. Warm sunshine, green grass and the urge to pack a bag and head to parts unknown, occupies my mental landscape. Back in 1975, my parents packed their two-wheel drive, single-cab Chevy Silverado pickup truck with our […]
As we approach another summer in beautiful Southwest Florida, we’re nearly halfway through the second session of the 117th Congress. Serving as an advocate for the people and representing the values of our community is my top priority as your representative. My office and I are committed to advancing initiatives that limit government control, ease […]
It has become a ritual for me at this time of each year when I write my Life in Naples article which covers the next three months because to me it means the end of another Winter Season in Naples. When I look back on this prior season it has been a whirlwind of […]
Who are the roughly 2,000 people that illegally cross our border every day without a COVID-19 test and an ID ? Why must the thousands of others who legally try to cross our border have a negative COVID-19 test within the previous 24 hours and an ID ? How can we as a country go […]