Entries by LifeInNaples

Protecting Southwest Florida’s water, LAND, WILDLIFE and future

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Conservancy’s Rob Moher celebrates 20 years Twenty years ago, Southwest Florida was a much different place. Large swaths of land remained undeveloped, and Naples was mostly contained between I-75 and the Gulf of Mexico. Builders and county leaders, however, were formalizing  plans for a frenetic, unprecedented residential and commercial construction boom that ultimately would redefine the region. It also tilted the balance between development rights and environmental protection. At the […]

Technically Speaking ….food of the Future

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In fact science has been changing the food we eat for many years. Genetic engineering has given us tomatoes that don’t spoil and melons whose taste can be dialed from sour to sweet. Then there are high fiber carrots bred with more of the antioxidant beta carotene and onions whose flavor is gene altered to contain more flavonoids. Our refrigerators are […]

SUMMER IS HERE….NAA is the central address for the ARTS

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The Naples Art Association (NAA) is celebrating 21 years of inspiring young artists through ARTScool and ARTScool2U. These STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) based programs offers children ages 5 to 14 years old the opportunity to be creative and meet new friends – all while learning. Participants enjoy courses like Magical Realism, Uno, Dos, Tres, Arte Ole!, Bugs & Botanicals, Styled Sculpture […]

ASK THE artsperts ….Art Opening Etiquette

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by Kristine Meek and Juliana Meek Dear Artspert: I share and manage a studio gallery space in the Naples Art District. I’ve been frustrated by the opening receptions that we host in conjunction with other studios. The behavior of some visitors is off-putting and prevents purchases from happening. Others, will loudly criticize my work. And then when someone does […]

ARE SHORT-TERM RENTALS ALLOWED IN COLLIER COUNTY?

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Given its status as a tourist destination, and the proliferation of online rental platforms, it would seem that Collier County is the perfect place for Airbnb and similar services to thrive. While these platforms continue to grow, both the City of Naples and Collier County have taken the position that daily, weekly, and/or monthly rentals of single family homes  (also known […]

NaplesNEXT Ideas Festival Becomes an Instant Legend

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THE INAUGURAL Thought leadership experience is a transformative event for Naples! Festival joins a handful of milestone events that have transformed a “sleepy fishing village” into a world-renowned paradise famed for luxury and the good life. Thought leadership is now another defining asset of Naples following the festival’s three day gathering of the country’s finest minds. Case in point from Naples’ history: […]

SUMMERTIME IN NAPLES

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As we move into the months that the activity seems a little slower and the roads less crowded we sometimes look around for entertainment options. Granted there are less during the traditional months that are considered summer – but they are not gone. The StayinMay Festival will continue through May 7 and brings world-class entertainment to Naples during the month of May […]