VOLUNTEERING Is it what you do or is it who you are? Those who volunteer for the Avow Foundation feelit’s both. Volunteering is certainly an altruistic activity where our team members provide services for no financial gain but understand that the benefit to others is beyond measure. What they all have in common is the […]
by Juliana Meek and Kristine Meek Dear Artsperts: I have a few spaces in my home that need certain sized paintings. I know I can buy a smaller painting, but I am afraid it will look too small in the space. Also one of my spaces is vertical, so I need to find a vertical […]
by Dave Trecker In the beginning there was no land, no plants, no money. But there was a vision. A group of local plant enthusiasts came up with the idea of creating a garden, a big one full of tropical plants. Not a radical idea, but certainly a new one for Naples: A showplace of […]
by Erick Carter Hair is made up of two layers: the inner layer is called the cortex; the outer layer is the cuticle. Some do have a third called medulla. The translucent cuticle layer of the hair is like shingles on a roof which overlap each other. On average, they are 7-10 layers thick. The […]
Advertorial by Clay Cox Owner/President • Kitchens by Clay It occurs to me as I sit down to write this article for the Life in Naples magazine that we have recently celebrated the 4th of July which honors the birth of our incrediblenation. With that thought came the pride that I feel being an American […]
Today being July 1st, 2017 and having not done an article for a few months I didn’t have much of an issue with what is on my mind and what I want to write about. As of today, I have served a total of a combined twenty-six years both on City Council (12 years) and as Mayor (14 years). From […]
We have all been affected directly or indirectly by someone with mental health issues. Fortunately there is no longer the stigma attached to seeking treatment for the wide range of chemical dependency and mental health issues. We applaud individuals who step forward, “own” their issues and seek assistance with treatment. What we do know is that both of these conditions are serious and both are […]
The population of Collier County is expected to triple in the next few decades. Although these people will not live or pay taxes in the City of Naples proper the majority will have a Naples address and will lay claim to the City’s amenities –beaches, shopping, and dining. The “activity centers” that county developers are […]
Science Saturdays, a new education program at Rookery BayEnvironmental Learning Center, provides an opportunity for families to spend the day enjoying programs, labs and activities centered around a different science theme on the last Saturday of every month. Monthly themes for 2017 are as follows: Aug. 26: Fish Sept. 30: National Estuaries Day Oct. 28: […]
by Steven Kissinger Bethany Clay studied criminal justice at Clewiston High School for all four years, graduated andwas well on her way to a career in the field. Then she took a tour of Immokalee Technical Center and the Heavy Equipment Mechanics program. “I kind of fell in love,” she said. Heavy Equipment Mechanics, a […]