Entries by LifeInNaples

2021 Naples Winter Wine Festival Raises Millions

2021 Naples Winter Wine Festival “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” Raises Millions to Support Underprivileged and At-Risk Children in Collier County The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), is pleased to announce its first-ever virtual Festival raised close to $7.2 million for the underprivileged and at-risk children […]

Join Bret Baier for a virtual event benefiting Children’s National Hospital

On Saturday, February 13th at 5:00pmET  Bret Baier will host a free, virtual event benefiting Children’s National Hospital featuring Shannon Bream, Brian Kilmeade, Emily Compagno and Charles Payne as part of a three (3)  part panel discussion on politics, the economy, Washington, and more. The event will also feature musical performances by Rascal Flatts  and Kelley James as well as […]

David Farmer Named 2020 Outstanding Elected Official

Collier Mosquito Control District Commissioner David Farmer Named 2020 Outstanding Elected Official The Florida Planning and Zoning Association (FPZA) has named Collier Mosquito Control District (District) Commissioner David Farmer as its 2020 Outstanding Elected Official. FPZA promotes cooperation among planning and zoning officials, encouraging the observance of sound practices for the development of natural resources […]

NAPLES SENIOR CENTER CLOSES ON SITE FOR NEW HOME

NAPLES SENIOR CENTER CLOSES ON SITE FOR NEW PERMANENT HOME; CONSTRUCTION EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN SUMMER 2021 Naples Senior Center, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for seniors, has purchased 13.7 acres for its new permanent location along Autumn Oaks Lane, just one block south of Immokalee Road. The transaction, which […]

Chihuly’s Artistry Lights Up The Baker Museum

American multi-media artist Dale Chihuly has long been associated with Artis—Naples and The Baker Museum, including an exhibition of his works that was featured when the museum opened in November 2000, with Chihuly himself attending the inaugural festivities. Dreaming Forms: Chihuly Then and Now, the third Chihuly exhibition in the history of The Baker Museum, […]

Used to Be…

As you you soak up the scenery around town, you might wonder whether your favorite Naples landmark is the first and only thing at that site, or is it a sequel driven by rising property values? Take, for example, the booming residential and park development around Central Avenue, U.S. 41 and Goodlette-Frank Road. Naples Square […]