In financial markets, a certain degree of unpredictability is to be expected. Even though volatility, on its own, isn’t usually cause for long-term concern, it can feel distressing in the moment. Understanding more about what causes it, and the role it plays in a healthy economy, can help. This past fall and into the winter, […]
It was just nine months ago that we bid farewell to the Naples Beach Hotel, a constant in our community for the past 75 years. The Watkins family, who owned it, were a very “community minded” and environmentally conscious entity in Naples and it’s surrounding area. So… with the help of artists Oona Watkins, Lionel […]
GO BIG OR STAY HOME Aren’t we glad to be finally moving forward towards our new sense of normal? While things still evolve in social distancing and socializing in general in 2022, we’re happy to get back with one another in whatever sense that now means. Socializing has always been a fun and rewarding vocation […]
Dear Artsperts, I have heard of the artist’s muse and wondered if this is something real or more of an idea. Are artists inspired by real people in their lives? Are there any examples with the artists you have worked with? Sincerely, aMused Dear aMused, An artist’s muse is real and can serve as […]
Naples Pathways Coalition hosted a public meeting at River Park Community Center and shared the progress of the Paradise Coast Trail Feasibility Study. We showed proposed alignments, typical sections of the trail, project segmentation, and next steps. It was also an excellent opportunity for the community to provide input, ask questions, and share any concerns. […]
Once upon a time, the purpose of marketing was simple: create customers. Today, that purpose is more to create repeat customers by building relationships through brand identification, that special association that gives a customer a certain feeling to go along with an image. Harley History For more than 111 years, the folks at Harley-Davidson have […]
As I sit here writing this month’s article, it is New Year’s weekend and I can’t help but count my blessings. I am taking inventory of all the things that bring me true joy. My parents, children, grandchildren, husband, family always top the list but when I get to “friends” I cannot help but be […]
On Friday, March 25, Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee will host an evening of tempting tangos, sizzling salsas, and jiving jitterbugs for its inaugural Dancing with the Naples Stars. The evening will feature Naples Stars – key government, community, and business leaders – who will be paired with professional dancers for a performance and […]
For those of you that follow my articles in Life in Naples you know my subject matter is probably as varied as can be. Depending on what’s happening in Naples and if I think you might be interested in it then I’ll write about it. Ever since I started writing articles my major worry […]
Under Florida’s Constitution, municipalities are corporations vested with broad governmental and proprietary powers. Each city has a charter pointing out its scope of services and detailing its elections. The details of this are found in policies, administrative codes and ordinances. Florida since 1968 has recognized the need for cities to have home rule powers. This […]