Does the word topaz bring to mind a luxurious honey hued gemstone? You’d be right to think that. Its very name, topaz, is derived from the archaic Greek “topazios.” In ancient times, the lustrous tawny yellow stone recovered from an island in the Red Sea had gemstone fans swooning over its translucent tints—thus starting a […]
Trailblazers Opened Paradise 97 Years Ago On April 25, 1928, Governor John W. Martin launched a 450 car motorcade on a one-day journey from Tampa to Everglades City in celebration of the opening of the Tamiami Trail. The Everglades’ greatest day was also a fulfillment of the governor’s 1925 campaign promise to have the highway […]
Try your knowledge about Naples mayors? Cities? Sharpen your pencil and step right up. With trivia board games as popular as ever, and with Trivial Pursuit even sprouting a TV game version on an over-the-air network, it’s easy to see how Trivia Naples could be next in line. Let’s start with a 20 […]
The season of sublime Storytelling continues in April as Artis—Naples showers Southwest Florida arts lovers with an exquisite array of stunning musical performances, exhibitions and lectures. In The Baker Museum, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Obra Sonora continues to captivate audiences with interactive installations merging technology, science and sound. In the Making offers insight into artistic processes through […]
We Lost a Great One Jerry Sanford was a dear friend; one I will think of every day. Jerry and myself worked closely as part of the group who first started the “Freedom Memorial” that can be found today in Freedom Park. Many more joined in on the project along the way to help bring […]
Our mission at NAMI Collier is to provide mental health support, advocacy, and education that inspires resilience and strengthens communities. NAMI Collier makes a positive impact on the community’s social, emotional, and behavioral health by both raising awareness and providing direct services – managing a comprehensive array of no cost programs and support groups for […]
Emmanuel Academies, a Naples based nonprofit organization, proudly announces its rebranding as Emmanuel Lutheran Global Seminary (ELGS). The strategic change reflects a renewed identity to reflect global mission and the Lutheran Foundation and commitment to forming faithful Lutheran pastors equipped to lead congregations in a rapidly changing, globalized world. “Our rebranding as Emmanuel Lutheran Global […]
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to educate the public about Parkinson’s Disease (PD), its impact, and the resources available to help individuals live well with PD. With 90,000 new diagnoses each year in the U.S., awareness and early detection are key to improving quality of life. Locally, an estimated 7,000 people in Southwest […]
NCH Rooney Heart Institute Leads Successful Clinical Trial for Groundbreaking Cardiac Ablation Technology The NCH Rooney Heart Institute has successfully completed a clinical trial of the Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System featuring the Sphere-9™ Catheter, a next-generation technology designed to enhance the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) and other complex cardiac arrhythmias. NCH is one […]
Greater Naples Leadership (GNL) has named Vincent A. Keeys, Masters Class XXV, as the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award in recognition of his significant contributions to civic and charitable organizations throughout Naples, Collier, and Lee Counties. He was honored for this achievement at the GNL Annual Meeting held at Sugden Community Theatre on […]