Raquel Garcia decided to major in nursing after being torn between medicine and business. Odalis Zapata-Martinez learned that leadership is about enabling others to act rather than commanding them. Mariela Galvan enjoyed s’mores at a small gathering of students from places near and far. The trio were among 31 students in Guadalupe Center’s E.G. Salisbury Tutor Corps Summer Academy who participated in one to […]
Many institutions of higher education state that they employ professionals with real world experience as an added advantage for their students. At Hodges University, we believe this is invaluable for our students, so the professors in the Johnson School of Business – and all of our schools — absolutely bring practical knowledge into the classroom and share it with their students. […]
Dear Artsperts: My wife and I were wondering about the artist Richard Segalman. We saw a painting of his of women on the beach and we were wondering if that was a beach in Naples. Is he a local artist? Signed, Sleuthing Segalman Dear Sleuthing, Richard Segalman is considered something of a local fixture though he hasn’t […]
Clam Pass Country Park showcases vistas of a beautiful beach amid a scenic boardwalk traversing a vibrant and unique natural habitat. Birding enthusiasts often enjoy sightings of beautiful shore birds, pileated woodpeckers, and yellow-crowned night herons along the way. Learn about Southwest Florida shells and see other treasures such as shark teeth the Gulf may deliver to the shore. At […]
March is as good a month as any to welcome Spring with its burgeoning new life all around us. Since March also has everyone’s most inclusive holiday, St. Patrick’s Day, green is the way to go for the entire month. The first gemstone most of us think of is emerald, with its verdant hues reminiscent of the Emerald Isle, Ireland itself. Pick your […]
The first and last things that visitors to one special Moorings Park apartment hear are greetings activated by your footsteps on the doormat. In between, nonstop smiles are generated by the colorful and eclectic gallery of art and keepsakes. “My walls are full of memories,” says your host, Earle Borman, 89, who delights in sharing as much as he […]
Every year during March, thousands of events are held throughout the country to acknowledge and recognize the accomplishments of women. The tribute began in 1980 as a week long celebration and by 1987 it was expanded to an entire month, making March National Women’s History Month. On Saturday, March 28th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., the Naples Museum of Military History […]
The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center proudly presents Triumph 2020, with featured speaker Dr. Ruth Westheimer. The annual fundraising dinner on Monday evening, March 2, at Grey Oaks Country Club benefits the museum’s education programs. While many people are familiar with Dr. Ruth’s programs, books and articles, they may not be aware she is a Holocaust Survivor. An only child, […]
Part of the joy of living in Naples is that when the rest of country is experiencing a month that can be winter, or spring or just plain messy – we are experiencing beautiful days, exquisite sunsets and opportunities for entertainment that offers something for everyone. Opening on March 4 at the Naples Players is the iconic musical – “Bye, Bye Birdie”. […]
Reactionary populism in its most dangerous form will tear at the very fabric of our society if we do not address the challenge of economic inequality. We see the scourge of authoritarian populist movements across the globe and believe there is a moral and economic imperative to reduce this widening gap. Our backgrounds could not be more different, but we are motivated by […]