by Lila Zuck, Naples Historical Society Historian Third Street was the heart of Naples, the second shelled road after 12th Street South. It was the town’s first main street, home to a general store, a community building, the first filling station and Naples’ first hotel. But Fifth Avenue was the town’s gem, welcoming motorists to Old […]
Rembrandt was a classical master artist and a principal architect of light and shadows. A photographer at any skill level knows the need for light. Rembrandt adored shade on the far side of a person’s face, hence a three or nine o’clock light. Not being able to travel this year has allowed a break for education. […]
My favorite day of the year will always be December 23rd. I spent my childhood in full anticipation of our family’s annual Christmas party. The event was held at a small Seminole Village of thatched chickee huts on what used to be the outskirts of town. East Naples was considered the boonies back in 1960, […]
The Virtual Luncheon: “The Rescue – The Story of José Arturo Castellanos.” Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 11:30am Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada) Available for Viewing on the Museum’s Website and YouTube Channel The Museum invites you to participate in a special virtual event celebrating the little known yet powerful story of Colonel José Arturo […]
Many things have changed in the past year. The City, its citizens and charities have adapted. City Council meetings are now held with social distancing and via Zoom, citizens are mindful of social distancing and masks, charities are rewriting the book on fundraising. While things look different they are in some ways the same city […]
Take a glance across the Water Garden pond dotted with waterlilies and aquatic plants, to the grassy lawn beyond; then lift your eyes. You’ll be met with an unexpected site: Massive red roots emerge from the ground below, towering more than 20 feet overhead, into the horizon. Series of “legs” twist and wend, forcing your […]
by Dena Rae Hancock, Executive Director, Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples During this unsettled time, one thing remains the same: Our children are still learning, growing and developing. As Executive Director of the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (C’mon) everyday I see that supporting child development is as essential as ever! Children learn about the […]
FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH PRESENTS 47TH ANNUAL “CHRISTMAS ON FIFTH” ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH The Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) will host the 47th annual “Christmas on Fifth” on Friday, December 4th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, December 5th from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. This […]
Legendary Italian restaurant Pazzo! Cucina Italiana on Fifth Avenue South in Naples has earned a prestigious America’s Best Cocktail Award 2020 from Restaurant Hospitality magazine for its popular Joey Lollipops cocktail. The cocktail is named after a fictional mafia character on the television show “Columbo,” Joey Carna, who was nicknamed Junior Lollipops because his father owned the restaurant Lolly’s […]