Entries by LifeInNaples

AVE MARIA CONTINUES RECORD-BREAKING PACE WITH 400 NEW HOME SALES

The master-planned community of Ave Maria, a development of Barron Collier Companies,  has surpassed a record 400 new home sales for 2021.New home buyers are attracted to the improved quality of life, strong sense of community, conveniences of the town, educational options, abundant amenities, recreational activities, and better home values. Home sales were reported from […]

Let’s Get Down to Business

by Noemi Y. Perez As part of The Immokalee Foundation’s Career Pathways program, students like Elvis V. are introduced to a broad range of careers within four pathways that help lead students to financial independence. Fifty-two percent of Immokalee’s youth live at or below poverty level. The Immokalee Foundation is devoted to improving their lives […]

Hair and pH

Hair is made up of very strong proteins. Despite the strength of these proteins, chemical processes can weaken the hair and cause breakage. Let’s talk about the pH of chemicals and the damage it can cause. Hair is made up of two main parts. The outer scale-like layer, the cuticle, protects the inner layer, the […]

Height (and Space) Matters

Below is a photo of a unique kitchen that we just finished here in Naples. In this case the homeowner was fully immersed in the design and ultimately all the finish, style and dimension choices. When I walked in shortly after its completion, I was truly satisfied as to how well it fit the homeowner […]

Collaboration Helps Youth Arts Program Thrive

The banner over a front door at the Greater Naples YMCA on Pine Ridge Road grabs your attention. “Naples Performing Arts Center” in big letters and the smaller “Drama, Music, Dance” underneath are not what you expect to see at avenue known for swimming, basketball, fitness, early childhood learning and tennis. Look closely and you learn […]

“Meet” the Conservancy’s Ambassador Animals

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center is home to many different animals. These individuals serve as ambassadors for their species as they help educate diverse audiences on the importance of Southwest Florida’s water, land, and wildlife for future generations. Horatio, our ambassador red-tailed hawk, has been with the Conservancy since 2004 after he fell […]