by Lois Bolin, Ph.D., Old Naples Historian Christmas is truly a magical time with its lore and myths around Santa Claus, elves, reindeer, and the North Pole. If you have children, you know what I mean. For us grownups, there is another kind of magic when we leave behind life’s seriousness and stress and delve […]
Of all the holiday events produced by the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID), Christmas is by far my favorite. It’s a time for family, joy, gifts and the always special visit by the jolly, big guy wearing a red suit. And while COVID-19 is still with us and is cause for concern, the […]
One month ago America closed the book on a highly contentious campaign season. The aggression and negativity was not only limited to Presidential politics – it was present in campaigns for federal, state, and even local offices all across America. Far too often we heard from candidates talking about what’s wrong with “the other guy” […]
We spent from the end of July through October 19th in Western New York about 35 minutes south of Buffalo in a beautiful little community called Angola. My wife Chris has a lot of family there and the cottage we stay in is about a two minute walk to Lake Erie. The area we stay […]
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 […]