Entries by LifeInNaples

TOSCA: A Dramatic Season 8 Finale A historic Southwest Florida production

In a historic first for the Southwest Florida region, Gulfshore Opera will be the first production company to perform consecutively at the largest theaters in all three counties. Partnerships for this grand scale production include the Naples Philharmonic as the orchestra and the Ft. Myers Mastersingers as the chorus. The plot entails a tragic and […]

ART after Dark

A professional artist with a bachelor’s degree in art, Jan Ellen Atkielski has exhibited for over 40 years and has an extensive list of collectors, both private and commercial. Her accomplishments are well known in artistic circles both locally and nationally. She has judged local and national exhibits, is a published author and lecturer, has […]

Divorce and the Family Pet by Beth T. Vogelsang, Esq.

Late last year, a Florida appeals court addressed the emotional attachment of family pets and its impact on a divorce. To understand this issue, Beth Vogelsang, a board-certified expert in divorce, marital and family law in Naples, provides some background and insight. In 2020, Beth’s family lost their sweet little Puggle named Savannah to old […]

Getting the hang of it ASK the ARTSPERTS by Kristine Meek and Juliana Meek

Dear Artsperts, I enjoyed your video on Harmon-Meek Gallery Instagram of Juliana showing her hanging supplies in her purse. What is your advice for hanging paintings? Sincerely, Hanging On Dear Hanging On, We are glad you enjoyed the video. Juliana recorded it after installing a work by Hunt Slonem at a client’s home. When she […]

VILLAGE SCHOOL OF NAPLES UNVEILS NEW TRACK &  FIELD FACILITY

VILLAGE SCHOOL OF NAPLES UNVEILS NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART TRACK &  FIELD FACILITY AS PART OF ONGOING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN The Village School of Naples, an independent school serving students in Preschool through 12 th grade, today unveiled its new $1.8-million Track and Field facility. The state-of-the-art project includes a 400-meter, synthetic track with an interior competition field […]

there’s backpacking and then there’s bikepacking by Susan Sonnenschein, Naples Pathways Coalition, Board of Directors

If you’re looking for a fun adventure, consider a bike packing trip. You can choose from a myriad of trails across the country or the world, pack your gear on your bike, and head out on one of the best ways to experience nature, history, new destinations, and interesting people. The variety, length of days, […]

Large and Small life’s lessons learned

Last month I wrote a column about putting out a one-time-only special edition when I worked at the Naples Daily News in 1986. The piece quoted the old newspaper chestnut, “Extra, extra. Read all about it.” The more I thought about it, a follow-up column would trumpet “Extra, extra. Learn all about it.” That’s right. […]