Istanbul, Turkey, traverses two continents, Asia and Europe, separated by the Bosphorus Strait. I will elaborate on the stark differences later. A love of history will instantly unite you with Istanbul. The area was inhabited for thousands of years but became the Greek city of Byzantium around 660BC. Constantine the Great conquered the land in 300AD and became the Emperor of the Roman […]
Kids, seniors and everyone in between can enjoy something outdoorsy at one of our nearby national parks. Big Cypress National Preserve is just a quick 30 minute drive from Naples and offers 700,000 acres in the expansive outdoor playground. It is not only home to the endangered Florida panther, but you can often spot a manatee and alligators. The South Florida National Parks […]
2020 has arrived and I am reminded of the New Year beginning in 2000 and the sense of panic in the nation because no one was certain of what would happen to all of the computers and electronic equipment – would they be able to convert from the 1900 to 2000 without a major failure. Turns out they could and we marched […]
As we approach a new year and my final year of having the honor of representing Southwest Florida in Congress, it is important to take a moment to reflect on what we have accomplished in 2019 and look ahead to 2020. Since coming to Congress, and why I ran in the first place, my primary focus has been on developing a sustainable […]
We usually start out the New Year with wishes such as World Peace or a goal of losing a few pounds. Over the years we have kept some while others fall off of our radar. Seldom do we put much stock in any of them. This year I wish for the following with the hope that they are more than wishes, […]
Today is November 24, 2019 and Thanksgiving is right around the corner but I’m writing January’s article. Of our eight grandchildren we have six in Naples and two in Scottsdale, Arizona and we never know which of them are going to be here for the Holidays. We all take turns hosting and my daughter Kim is doing Thanksgiving. And […]
Do you ever get the feeling that your kitchen cabinets need a little vupdate but you don’t need or even want a complete remodel and are basically comfortable with what you have? In fact, it may even be something that you can’t pinpoint but an overall feeling that something can be done to make the […]
by Clay Cox Owner/President – Kitchens by Clay Another year has flown by and Christmas is right around the corner. I can’t tell you how much I love this time of year. The good cheer and good intentions surround us all at a time when we share our goodwill and good intentions with others as […]
by Catherine Bergerson, Director Communications and Marketing, Conservancy of Southwest Florida The Community Foundation of Collier County, Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Florida Gulf Coast University and Conservancy of Southwest Florida have formalized a three-year partnership to align community resources in an effort to address issues related to our region’s changing climate. The founding group, Growing […]