by Kristine Meek and Juliana Meek Dear Artspert: What is your most interesting story regarding a work of art over a period of time? Intrigued Dear Intrigued, We have many stories attached to certain paintings, but one story in particular surprised even our father, with his 45 years as an art dealer. He will quickly tell you works […]
The Naples Art Association (NAA) is home to a plethora of rotating art exhibitions each year. From children to established artists and everyone in between, the NAA strives to serve as a home for artists to showcase their work to an audience of art lovers. And, February is a big month for exhibitions. With six exhibitions – all of […]
by Dana Souza Naples is graced with a magnificently diverse population of trees. Over 17,000 trees consisting of 120 different species of trees planted in parks, public spaces and along streets. These include majestic live oaks, tall and arching coconut palms, feathery royal poinciana trees, native gumbo limbo trees and huge banyan trees, just to name a few. This […]
By Michelle Batten With the return of seasonal residents, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is prepared for more vehicles on the roads. Last season Collier County’s population increased by nearly a third and there were more than 4,500 traffic accidents on local roads. Road Patrol deputies typically handle these crashes. The average collision takes a deputy 20 minutes […]
For the twelfth consecutive year, I have shared thoughts about the future of healthcare in the year’s first Straight Talk and reviewed these predictions in the last. Needless to say, we live in rapidly changing times with increased innovation, decreased resources, and intensified transparency. Here were 2018’s three predictions with comments. Objective quality transparency will […]
Whether you are in a new relationship, have been with that special someone for years, or you’re blessed with the opportunity to focus on treating yourself right these days, we can all get in a rut when it comes to planning something fun to do. Since it is Valentine’s month – why celebrate something as […]
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in mid-December as Moorings Park Grande Lake, the new Life Plan (CCRC) community being developed byMoorings Park and London Bay Homes, marked the start of construction on the first buildings in Phase 1, as well as the release of residences in Phase 2. “We are so excited to continue the […]
This Valentine’s Day let’s all make a promise to love our kitchens. I can’t tell you how many times my clients and prospective clients settle on what they almost want instead of what they truly want and will most assuredly love. Most times it takes an enormous amount of time, even years for some, to […]
by Erick Carter Why is this important? Simply this: A great style starts with a great haircut. Prior to Vidal Sassoon, the style was based on the hairdresser’s ability to set hair. Sassoon changed that. Now, a great style starts with a great haircut, and that means starting with balance – the balance points of […]
“Work of self, obtainment of self.” This saying is the base of human success. World traveling has taught me many foreign cultures. Japan offered an education into the personal discipline of the country. Tokyo, a city with limited garbage cans but no street garbage and people waiting for a train standing in straight lines. The […]