by Dawn Montecalvo Hollywood celebrates rags to riches stories in which the lead character defies the odds to achieve his or her dreams. In every script, there is that one individual — often a family member, teacher, neighbor or coach — who offers inspiration, guidance and motivation. For Miguel Lopez, an 18-year-old, that individual was […]
Like so many other non-profits that citizens depend on, food provider Empty Bowls hit a wall when the pandemic hit. People working shoulder-to-shoulder is the hallmark of the crusade, launched locally in 2007 and now extending around the world — but COVID stopped that Empty Bowls was forced to pivot — and did so in […]
Extraordinary Wine and Travel Experiences Revealed for 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival Live Auction; 23rd Annual Festival set for February 3-5, 2023 v Among the incredible auction lot offerings are a rare 2023 Bentley Bentayga EWB Mulliner with an extraordinary trip to the United Kingdom; a private Italian journey of Lake Como, Baroloand Milan with vintners Shari […]
Bill Meek, A Naples Institution Dear Artsperts, Bill Meek has been an art dealer in Naples for as long as I can remember. When I think of Naples and art, Bill Meek always comes to mind first! How long has he been an art dealer? Signed, Golden Dear Golden, November 2022 marks 50 years that […]
I’m always ambivalent about the time change that happens in the fall. I love the extra hour of sleep, especially that first week. I swear my coffee tastes better with an extra hour of sleep! But the tradeoff of the early darkness in the evening takes some getting used to. Although I know it’s coming, […]
” Nature was lavish in supplying Collier County with many unusual physical characteristics and natural resources, but so much of the county was remote and inaccessible… nature made Collier County a part of America’s last frontier.” — DR. CHARLES TEBEAU, author of Florida’s Last Frontier: The History of Collier County OH, WHAT A HISTORY IT […]
Jana Seaman is Honored and Recognized Among the Top 40 Businesspersons Under 40 by Gulfshore Business Serial entrepreneur and founder and CEO of VALO Holdings Group, Jana Seaman, was recently honored and recognized among the top 40 businesspersons under 40 by “Gulfshore Business”. A panel of judges for Gulfshore Business has recognized Jana Seaman as […]
A CHANGING FLORIDA Co-Written by Tina Osceola and David Scheidecker, the Tribal Historian, Seminole Tribe of Florida The Seminole who remained in Florida had been prepared for survival in the harsh wetlands environment by nearly five decades of wartime life. The declaration by the United States that the war was over did not mean […]
I find myself in a bit of a quandary as I write this November article, and it’s one that I have dealt with before but always on the other side. Today is September 24th, and I have plans to drive my car back to Naples from Buffalo. I’ll leave this Tuesday, drive to Washington D.C. […]
THE NEXT 45 DAYS The next 45 days are the most important in starting the recovery for the City of Naples and Collier County. CITY OF NAPLES SPECIFIC CHALLENGES INCLUDE: A. The Floodplain Manager has left the city. B. The Director of the Building Department has left the City. C. Long time Streets and Storm […]