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, […]
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 […]
2020 ended with a historic conservation success for Naples Zoo. Partnering with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the Zoo was able to rehabilitate and help FWC release a wild Florida panther – marking the first time Naples Zoo has been able to release a panther back into the wild. FWC received a call […]
We are witnessing one of the great scientific achievements of our lifetime. Confronted with a public health catastrophe – a viral pandemic that has killed 1.9 million globally, over 360,000 in the U.S. and over 22,000 in Florida – the pharmaceutical industry made a miracle. It did in 7-8 months what normally takes 7-8 years. […]
by Steve and Cathy O’Brien Embodying the determination that founded America, two local students are living proof that choice, commitment and connection are essential to fulfilling their dreams. These principles resonate through The Immokalee Foundation, fostering opportunities for students determined to live their best lives through its programs and support. Parents who sought a better […]
For many children in Southwest Florida, returning to school is not an option. Consequently, many of those children miss out on meaningful learning within the context of play. At C’mon, we recognize that play is vital for child development. Exploration, trying new things, learning about cause and effect, and developing an understanding of the world […]
Do you remember the scene in South Pacific where Nellie jumps into a cold shower to shampoo her hair? She then begins to sing “I’m gonna wash that man right out of my hair!” Forget about the man. Could she really have gotten her hair clean? Why not? Most people go into the shower and […]
Reaching back into our archives I found the photo below which is a kitchen that Kitchens by Clay designed, built, and installed some six years ago. The beauty of this photo is that the design was before its time. Many of the showcase items seen here are being regularly designed into the kitchens we will […]
The overarching mission of the Naples Senior Center is to meet the needs of clients from all walks of life. While some organizations may see a surge in demand as a reason to cap the number of people served by a program such as dementia respite, the senior center board members resolve to expand capacity […]
If you are like the millions of people who made New Year’s resolutions in January, you may also be like many of us who have already fallen off the proverbial wagon. Even after a very different 2020, the recurring themes we see each year held true for 2021. The top two goals when our calendars […]