But wait. There are more. Last month we introduced readers to a sampling of private chefs in Naples who prefer lower-key craftsmanship to restaurant work. They handle many chores, from preparing meals for families, catering and anything that involves food. Their stories were so interesting that we now offer a sequel. Enjoy these profiles and […]
I have a confession to make. Although I watch the news and understand that Mexico has received a lot of bad press for legitimate reasons, I love Mexico! I’ve traveled extensively around the world and have yet to experience hospitality and heart as true as what I find in Mexico. Most recently, my travel bestie […]
As we step into Season 73 at The Naples Players, I do so with deep gratitude and a sense of optimism for what theatre can offer us right now. This season is centered on connection: how it is formed, tested, broken, and renewed. At a time when many of us are craving opportunities to come […]
I saw a good example just the other day. And I wasn’t delusional. At a promotional show in Baltimore, I watched a team of robots assemble an entire car body. No kidding. They put it together in less than an hour. Granted the demonstration was teed up to succeed, with everything in place, well-rehearsed and choreographed. […]
by Joe Trachtenberg Three years have passed since Greater Naples Leadership (GNL) sponsored a well-attended forum an the affordable workforce housing crisis in Naples. While there’s little doubt shining a light on this critical problem got our county commissioners’ attention, the essence of the problem remains in place. In the past three years several projects […]
Naples Airport’s environmental initiatives run deep by Chris Rozansky, Executive Director, Naples Airport Authority The Gordon River Greenway Park is a 140-acre ecological corridor that travels through the heart of Naples. The 2.5-mile, meandering trail is designed for passive recreational activities, like walking, biking, rollerblading, fishing or snacking under picnic shelters. While it’s a great […]
Human beings are wired for connection from the moment we are born. We are constantly looking for warmth, and a sense of belonging – it is a fundamental part of our psychology. Interactions with fresh faces stimulates our brains, challenges our paradigms, and often brings a lively wave of excitement into the normal humdrum of […]
As the 2025-26 season enters its latter stretch in April, Artis—Naples is giving arts-loving patrons plenty to enjoy, with two Masterworks programs, a special Naples Philharmonic performance pairing the orchestra and Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley with world-class violinist and Artistic Partner James Ehnes, a Pops program celebrating the life and music of a […]
“Jane” became a familiar voice to 911 dispatchers, reporting everything from alligators in her yard to people listening through her lamps and TV. Deputies responded repeatedly and, though the calls were unfounded, their Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training helped them recognize Jane was experiencing serious mental health challenges, not committing a crime. Instead of arresting […]
For more than one hundred years, our forefathers endured the unchecked power of tyrannical, old-world monarchs as they abused, suppressed, and exploited the masses. They dreamed of a better future for humanity; they dreamed of a form of government that put its people first; they dreamed of democracy; and in 1776, they changed the world. […]