Entries by LifeInNaples

Hodges University and the world of technological

When you think about experts in technology, it’s easy to assume that men are the ones who lead the way. At Hodges University, Tracey Lanham, Associate Dean of the Fisher School of Technology, actively encourages more women to enter a growing field that will continue to expand exponentially. That encouragement has to start before college. “It’s important to continue encouraging […]

Sky is the Limit and Dave Trecker tells us why

Drones are coming to Naples. And not just the kind you buy at Walmart for your grand-kids. Eye-in-the-sky commercial drones are becoming mainstream. They’re cheaper than manned aircraft, and they can swoop and maneuver just about anywhere. With half a dozen drone companies now operating in the Naples area, you can arrange aerial photography for weddings, monitor roof repair, document storm […]

life in the facet lane gives us Jazzed Up Time

Fine timepieces are more than a utilitarian device that keep us on schedule with our daily activities. They are wonders of mechanical achievement and vehicles for personal expression. What Price Prestige? Some timepieces convey one’s limitless resources to spend up a storm. Take Monte Carlo-based Graff jewelers for instance. They created a multicolored diamond bracelet-style lady’s watch “Graff  Hallucination.”  Company president Laurence Graff ’s commented on […]

Art’s Role in Child Development ask the artsperts

Dear Artsperts: My daughter and son-in-law have three under three and they are wonderful parents. They play classical music for our grandchildren and take them to play groups, but I’m wondering is art important in child development? What would be the benefit of exposing children to fine art and to teaching art to young children? Sincerely, Young at Art […]

Save Our Paradise Here’s What You Can Do by Eric Eikenberg

Besides providing fresh drinking water to over 8 million Floridians and tourists, America’s Everglades is home to 78 endangered or threatened species and has been designated a World Heritage Site, an International Biosphere Reserve and a Wetland of International Importance. Only 50% of the historic Everglades ecosystem exists today, and what’s left is on life support. Decades of flood control […]

Military Child Appreciation Month

Since 1986, as part of the legacy of former Defense Secretary, Caspar Weinberger, April has been designated as the Month of the Military Child. This month underscores the important role our military children play in our armed forces family. Because purple is a color used to represent all military services, the theme “Purple Up” is used over the course of the month. […]

Harwick Homes Builds and Transforms Luxury Homes in Naples’ Most Exclusive Communities

Harwick Homes, a luxury custom homebuilder and full-service remodeling firm ranked #48 among North America’s top 100 firms by Remodeling magazine in 2019, has been building and remodeling homes of distinction in Southwest Florida for more than 30 years. The company continues to expand its dedicated presence incNaples’ most highly regarded communities, including Grey Oaks […]

The Electoral College…a bedrock of Federalism

There is one thing both Democrats and Republicans share in common – the oath we swore to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and to protect and defend our Republic. To abolish or alter the Electoral College would fundamentally transform and undermine the Federalism upon which our Republic was founded. Fear of monarchical, highly centralized and all-encompassing European governments drove the […]