1888 – Construction of the 600 foot Naples Pier was completed. 1901 – A small wooden structure on stilts was built at the northeast end of the pier where passengers registered after disembarking. 1910 – The hurricane of 1910 destroyed the original 1888 Naples Pier and it was rebuilt. The new pier was stronger and […]
by Kelly Krupp, Vice President of Philanthropy at Guadalupe Center We all hope to leave a legacy. We want to leave our children and grandchildren with the best education, the best environment, the best parks, the best libraries and the best opportunities possible. It’s about leaving our community in a better place than when we […]
The Circle of Life Conceived by the love of two, died with the love of many While home to a little over 22,000 people, the City of Naples is one of the wealthiest cities in the United States, with the sixth highest per capita income and the second highest number of millionaires per capita in […]
Dear Artsperts, I found an abstract painting in your gallery that I really like. I have a particular space in mind, but the space is too narrow. My interior designer suggested cutting off about 12 inches on each side of the painting and reframing it so the painting will fit. Can you do this for […]
by Jana Seaman Jana Seaman was born and raised in Kentucky and fell in love with her first husband, Jon, riding on the back of his motorcycle through the rolling hills of the bluegrass. He was a decorated war hero and member of the 5th Special Forces Group in the United States Army. Jon completed […]
Who would have thought that hand-poured soy candles would become a hot-selling item? They have, thanks to the hard work of STARability Foundation participants. The Naples-based nonprofit’s social enterprise, the STAR*Made Studio, works with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to create socially responsible products that highlight each person’s ability and creativity. The studio employs two […]
David Lawrence Centers is Collier County’s leading nonprofit mental health and addiction recovery treatment center. They are pleased to announce actor, director and mental health advocate, Sean Astin, as the keynote speaker of their virtual Sound Minds™ signature fundraiser on March 5, 2021from 12 – 1pm. Astin, best known for his role as Bob Newboy […]
2021 is finally upon us! I wish you and your families a tremendous year filled with health and happiness. On January 3rd, I had the distinct privilege of being sworn in as a member of the 117th Congress of the United States, to serve you and Southwest Florida. The honor that has been bestowed upon […]
The path of becoming an artist can be varied and full of twists and turns. Some people are born knowing that is what they want to do, and they follow that dream and never think twice about their decision. Most people, however, pursue a more conventional career path somewhat (if not completely) unrelated to the […]
By the time you read this article I am hoping that many of us will have been vaccinated and hopefully COVID-19 is on its way out for good. In my last article I was telling about how I developed my great love of cooking and always looking for a new restaurant to try out. I […]