Entries by LifeInNaples

SEASON…and so it begins again!!!

It seems to be starting earlier every year – many of our arts groups begin with increased schedules in November that continue through April – so that is our expanded season. How many of us remember when it was January through April? The one advantage this has had for our area is that many groups are having events and concerts throughout the […]

65 Years of bringing Art to Life in Naples

It’s hard to imagine a time when the Naples Art  Association (NAA) wasn’t an integral part of the  Southwest Florida community. With a history that dates back to 1954, there is much to celebrate during this momentous 65th anniversary season. And, what better way than with a throwback party? The NAA will host a roaring ‘20s For the Love […]

QUALITY OF LIFE IN SWFL

There are three existential threats to our Southwest Florida community. First, deterioration of water quality, highlighted by the algal blooms and red tide currently plaguing our rivers and coastal waters. Second, rising sea levels which, if unchecked, will increase flooding and threaten the future of our coastal communities. Lastly, forecasted population increases east of Interstate 75 threaten the Everglades ecosystem and place heavy burdens on our transportation […]

Naples Yacht Club … A Rich Heritage

It all began in 1947 with just three friends and the shared dream of a boater’s paradise. Stephen Briggs, Benny Morris, and John Glen Sample envisioned a thriving Naples Community, but something was missing, a place to celebrate the traditions of the water and a place that would bring families together. What Naples needed was a private establishment, thus what would be the city’s first […]

Mayor Bill’s Corner

It seems the 2018 summer conversation revolved around whether we will be lucky this hurricane season and escape red tide, and blue green algae. I suppose it has become my trademark when I say I’ve lived in the City of Naples for forty-five years but it’s usually relevant to something I’m going to or have said. In this case it’s […]

Water Quality Now is the time for action

In the last 45 days I have invested hours speaking with individuals on our water crisis. This was done by attending meetings, talking with experts, and doing my own research. The last meeting that I participated in was an informational debate between the top lobbyist of Big Sugar and leadership from the Everglades Foundation. Two very well-spoken individuals with different points of view. Both […]

Ribbon-Cutting for Engle Dentistry a Multi-Speciality Dental Practice

Naples, Fla., — Oct 23, 2018 — On June 15, Engle Dentistry opened doors and began seeing patients at their new, modern, state-of-the-art implant headquarters located on 1390 Ninth Street North. There will be a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct 25 with the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce. During the event, the dental practice will […]

Kitten Yoga

by Professor Jane Cox What would make a visit to Domestic Animal Services of Collier County worth the trip? Yoga with kittens, of course! A trend to participate in yoga with pets was recently introduced with the GOAT-YOGA craze. Darcy Andrade, Division Director, has implemented the good ideas of her staff and begun offering KITTEN-YOGA […]