As the leader of the Florida chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union for nearly 30 years, he was the point man on issues such as same-sex marriage, gay adoption, private school vouchers, the right to die, and voting eligibility and counting. His choice for a retirement home, amid the treetops of Sanibel Island, represents a sea change from the pulse of downtown Miami. […]
Ask Ret. Lt. Col. USAF Donald “Jack” Mercer how he wants to spend his 94th birthday? Celebrating with family and friends in Naples – of course on the 4th of July-his birthday. A true American Patriot born on the 4th of July was destined to serve our country: Jack was born on a farm outside of Limestone, Pennsylvania on July […]
Computers and technical devices are great, when they work. It is when they are not working properly that we wish we knew more about them or had a tech person in the family. Lack of knowledge and frustration makes us vulnerable for a tech support phone scam. HOW DOES IT WORK You receive a call from a scammer claiming […]
THE GREAT GATSBY: DECADENCE, OBSESSION, AND DANGER The Naples Players (TNP) and Lake Michigan Credit Union present The Great Gatsby in Blackburn Hall October 2 – 27, 2019, a stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jazz-Era classic novel, filled with decadence, obsession, and danger. Under the authority of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s estate, playwright Simon Levy adapted The Great Gatsby—a novel […]
Every day we receive emails and phone calls from residents who have questions about mosquitoes, our operations, and the control materials used in Collier County. Our staff collectively compiled a few of the most frequently received queries, which we share with you here. 1. Will your control materials harm me, my kids, or my pets? We understand that the potential […]
In her career as a science educator, Jump develops and evaluates innovative STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) initiatives, leads strategic planning, acquires resources for schools (over $100 million), facilitates leadership training and renewal. She was writing grants to encourage girls and women to go into science fields 40 years ago, long before STEM programs were trending. Three years ago, the Indiana snowbird became one […]
We live in a thirsty world. According to the World Health Organization, each person on earth needs 50 liters of water each day for drinking, washing, food preparation and sanitation. And freshwater supplies are dwindling. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) reports 21 of the world’s 37 largest aquifers are being depleted faster than they are being replenished. The water table is dropping, and […]
Plenty of avid jewelry lovers collect both sapphire and ruby. But they don’t always know that these vibrant gems are related. In fact, the mineral species for these two colorful jewels is corundum. What turns one blue and the other red is the addition of trace elements occurring inside the corundum. Wait, there’s more! But there’s more to explore. A dazzling sub-set […]
Summer at Naples Art Association was filled with amazing works created by inspired children and guided by our professional artists during ARTScool. We also had the privilege to feature the private collection of the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, and we are thrilled at the prospect of what is still to come! The upcoming season at Naples Art Association is going through […]
Dear Artsperts: I attended a luncheon last season with a keynote speaker discussing issues with heirs and inheritance. A story was told where the four children each wanted to have a particular painting from their parents’ collection. It was worth millions, and they each loved the work. Their solution was to sell the painting from the estate, but before doing so, […]