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. […]
Nationally Acclaimed Celebrity Chef John Tesar Named Chef de Cuisine of the 23rdAnnual Naples Winter Wine Festival on February 3-5, 2023 The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, announced that nationally acclaimed, James Beard-nominated, Bravo’s “Top Chef” contestant and newly Michelin-starred Chef John Tesar will be celebrated as Chef […]
Nationally Acclaimed Celebrity Chef John Tesar Named Chef de Cuisine of the 23rdAnnual Naples Winter Wine Festival on February 3-5, 2023 The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, announced that nationally acclaimed, James Beard-nominated, Bravo’s “Top Chef” contestant and newly Michelin-starred Chef John Tesar will be celebrated as […]
These days most everyone agrees we have an affordable housing crisis in Collier County. Home prices have skyrocketed, rents are out of sight and more of our neighborsare being forced to pack up and move to less expensive areas, often out of the county. Yet public hearings to consider neighbors have become bloodbaths, often terminated […]