Approaching the holidays in our new normal is a reality that we did not imagine a year ago. We plan to celebrate differently but perhaps appreciate the holidays for their true meaning – no matter how you celebrate. Our community has historically been filled with holiday concerts – but this year there may be fewer […]
Have you been to the Third Street South Farmer’s Market? It’s open year round on Saturday mornings beginning at 7:30 and wrapping up at 11:30 a.m. This time of year, it is located on Third Street South, between Broad Ave. S. and 13th Ave. S., rather than the parking area located just north of 13th […]
by Jeff Lytle Students in the Naples area have yet another campus to consider for higher education. Keiser University is opening its new site in Florida on U.S. 41 East, after working from North Naples since 2018 when it took over Wolford College, which specialized in anesthesiology. That was the private, not-for-profit Keiser’s 21st location […]
Crayton Cove is continuing to welcome residents and visitors to their charming niche in downtown Naples. The restaurants are open and serving dine-in and take out of their various food choices, which are many! The handful of unique shops and galleries are open to walk-in traffic, with masks, and are posting their various new products […]
by Dave Trecker Once a year I clean out my technology files, which seem to multiply and create clutter like no others. The topics are always interesting though; it’s fun to see what the experts see for the future. Here are a few visions from the 2020 files: • Floating homes were touted as the ultimate […]
Naples Zoo is excited to be showcasing life-size animal sculptures with a new traveling exhibit, BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise. The brick-built statues will be on display through April 4, 2021. BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise features more than30 animal sculptures and two photo opportunities created with over 1.8million individual bricks. The traveling exhibit has only been at three zoos […]
New practice will provide comprehensive dental care to approximately 9,500 children annually by Dr. Douglas B. Keck, dental director, Healthcare Network When we think of primary health, dental health is often overlooked, or gasp considered non-essential. With established links between oral health and overall health, routine dental care is imperative at every life stage, including […]
January is National Mentoring Month by Noemi Y. Perez When Joseph Sciortino served as director of facilities and construction for Pizza Hut, he saw how training and teaching his team of employees helped them grow in their careers. Later, when he read about the mentoring program at The Immokalee Foundation in 2013, the retired executive […]
Do you still have last minute shopping to do? As you ponder the perfect gift for your loved ones this holiday season, consider safety gifts for the cyclist in your family. A little planning can go a long way when it comes to giving a thoughtful gift. Before you hit the mall or go online […]
Almost a century – the invention of…the bobby pin invented in the 1920s by Luis Marcus. It gained its popularity pre-World War I during the flapper area. The “bob” haircut was the rage. Husbands refused to let their wives cut their hair. In order to achieve the “bob” look while maintaining their long hair, Luis […]