Plenty of avid jewelry lovers collect both sapphire and ruby. But they don’t always know that these vibrant gems are related. In fact, the mineral species for these two colorful jewels is corundum. What turns one blue and the other red is the addition of trace elements occurring inside the corundum. Wait, there’s more! But there’s more to explore. A dazzling sub-set […]
Summer at Naples Art Association was filled with amazing works created by inspired children and guided by our professional artists during ARTScool. We also had the privilege to feature the private collection of the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, and we are thrilled at the prospect of what is still to come! The upcoming season at Naples Art Association is going through […]
Dear Artsperts: I attended a luncheon last season with a keynote speaker discussing issues with heirs and inheritance. A story was told where the four children each wanted to have a particular painting from their parents’ collection. It was worth millions, and they each loved the work. Their solution was to sell the painting from the estate, but before doing so, […]
During Hunger Action Month in September, people throughout the country will stand together to spread the word and take action on the hunger crisis in their communities. Here in Naples, Meals of Hope helps ensure no one in our community goes hungry all year long. The largest food pantry provider in Southwest Florida, Meals of Hope began in 2007 as […]
Texting while driving has long been considered dangerous and even illegal in some states. Now, deputies across Florida can stop and ticket motorists who text and drive behind the wheel. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law in May that allows deputies to ticket drivers for texting while driving. The law went into effect July 1. Under the new law, […]
I have the honor of serving as your Governing Board Chairman at the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), one of the largest water management agencies in the world. This is all at a time when we are charting an exciting future for the ecosystem and the 8.7 million residents of South Florida the District serves. You probably recall that less than 48 hours after Governor […]
As you have noticed, the hot weather is here and the humidity is present every morning when you go out. Typically, this weather will continue or get warmer through the next few months. Some mornings, you feel like you could cut the air with a knife. For your health, you need to be aware of the temperature in […]
Why go back to Bogota, Colombia twice in only a few months? My first tour guide was an enjoyable person and wore out my shoes, walking over 15,000 steps a day. Bogota is a large, lively, vibrant city. I assumed I saw it all. On my last day, I asked about the street art, I was told it’s nothing and in a dangerous part […]
The end of August will be the one-third mark for the 116th session of Congress. Despite the changeover of the House we have been able to accomplish some important things for Southwest Florida, especially dealing with our water quality and restoring the Everglades, ensuring that offshore oil and gas drilling remains barred from the Eastern Gulf and bringing federal resources to bear on the challenges presented […]
Sometimes we forget that during the quieter, but very warm, months that there are still opportunities to enjoy the arts in our beautiful part of the world. Take the time to visit the locally owned restaurants and art galleries and attend the great concerts and plays. Our own Naples Players will be opening their 66th season with their 2019-20 season – and that is something to celebrate […]