I was born in a mixed neighborhood of many different ethnic and religious backgrounds just before World War II and remember as a youngster, that every family had someone in the military service—fathers, brothers, sisters, cousins, uncles—we all talked about keeping them in our prayers. When the letter carrier made his rounds, everyone hoped there […]
For many years, a large mural by acclaimed local artist Paul Arsenault has delighted members and guests of the Naples Yacht Club with its depictions and tales of the town when it was just a small fishing village. So when the Naples Yacht Club launched its recent $10-million renovation, it was agreed that the mural […]
Ongoing Programs Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. At Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, you can learn about environmental science and the natural world through actual hands-on experiences with marine life touch tanks, exhibits and coastal habitat displays. The two-story modern visitor center is air conditioned […]
Our skies are transitioning from dramatic clouds and extreme sunsets to a less rainy time of year when visitors and part time residents come to be in our beautiful partof the world. As the humidity drops, our skies clear to a storybook blue and our roads get busier. Changes are happening, some of which are […]
By Dawn Montecalvo, President of Guadalupe Center Naples is known for its beautiful beaches, brilliant sunshine, distinguished restaurants and luxury shopping. Although most Neapolitans hail from different parts of the country, we share an appreciation for the finer things in life and are quick to count our blessings. The philanthropic culture here in Naples is […]
Drones. Quadcopters. ASUAVs. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. These are all names for a class of FAA registered aircraft, the very mention of which will often spark spontaneous awe or anger in Neapolitans, especially when one appears in the sky seemingly out of nowhere. These tools of modern technology present multiple benefits for society and business when […]
By Catherine Faerber, Executive Director, Naples Pathways Coalition The Naples Pathways Coalition’s (NPC)Iron Joe Turkey Ride is celebrating an anniversary. The annual event held in Naples on the Sunday after Thanksgiving is now in its 15th year and has become a cycling tradition. The ride’s origin began over 25 years ago with a handful of […]
The skyline on the south side of Golden Gate Parkway, between Airport-Pulling and Livingston Roads, has an exciting, new look to it these days as Moorings Park Grande Lake begins to take shape. A topping off celebration was held in late summer on the community’s first phase of construction. Consisting of 47 residences, Phase 1 […]
While known to many as a time of great joy, the holiday season can be a difficult time for those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. The large family gatherings and changes in daily routine that others look forward to can create extra anxiety for those living with Alzheimer’s, and by extension, their loved ones. But even […]
As energy sources go, you can’t beat the sun. Its rays have enough quanta to heat the earth and generate power for the geologic future, and that means forever. It’s up there, it’s constant, it’s inexhaustible. Although only one-billionth of the sun’s power reaches the earth’s surface, that’s more energy in one hour than all […]