A very busy “season” has come to a close – the roads are a little less congested, it’s easier to get a reservation at your favorite restaurant – but that also means that there are less artistic events to attend. But that also means that you can get creative and visit some places that we […]
The days are growing warmer in Naples, and some of our friends have already begun their treks northward to cooler climes, but there is no shortage of opportunities to enjoy the visual and performing arts at Artis—Naples. Summertime offers numerous highlights, including the Naples Philharmonic’s final Masterworks performance under the baton of Andrey Boreyko as […]
by Patrick Linn, MS, MSHAPI Executive Director, Collier Mosquito Control District Just as sure as the summer rains will return, so too, will the buzzing mosquitoes. For residents who live within the 401-square-mile boundaries of the Collier Mosquito Control District, mosquito control services help to keep those mosquito populations low and the threat of mosquito-borne […]
by Dr. Michael L. Parsons, The Water School, Florida Gulf Coast University As we all know, red tide kills fish. As dead fish decay, they release nutrients, fueling more red tide and causing a positive feedback loop (i.e., a compounding problem). By removing dead fish, a significant nutrient source could be eliminated, which should result […]
So many of you have experienced this: you juggle a million things and get it all done. You live on takeout and Diet Coke or another diet soda – too busy to cook! Then all of a sudden, things start falling apart. You start forgetting things, gain weight and feel fatigued despite getting enough sleep […]
Insights from Tom Moran Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Senior PIM Portfolio Manager, Moran Wealth Management In our recent conversations with clients, there was one topic that seemed to be at the forefront of everyone’s mind —inflation. While there are overt signs that inflation is here, the question remains if it will stay. At first, the […]
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 […]