When success and selflessness come together, communities and institutions benefit. NCH was conceived and supported for over sixty-three years by altruistic folks who wanted to help fellow citizens in their community benefit from local hospital care. Our mission has evolved from being a traditional repair shop to an innovative system focused on prevention, just as our facilities have grown and transformed from a frontier […]
Innovative treatment options, research, education and community outreach will produce a result that improves the quality of life. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Naples offers expanded services that include comprehensive “pillar programs” in cornea, glaucoma, retina, pediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastics and clinical research. Through these pillars, the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Naples is able to provide all ophthalmic specialties under one […]
Most Americans today have lost their fear of mosquitoes. The bothersome insect is seen mostly as a pest that ruins a morning walk with the dog or a peaceful sunset on the beach. Rarely do people today respond to mosquito bites with concern for their health. Yet, the tiny mosquito kills more than 700,000 humans worldwide annually, making it the deadliest animal on […]
by Kelsey Burr, Naples Zoo Marketing Associate Education is at the heart of Naples Zoo’s mission. We want to inspire visitors to respect, value, and help conserve wildlife and our natural world. The best way to fulfill that mission is to connect children to nature at a young age, and foster that connection throughout their lifetime. One way we […]
Dear Artspert, Walking by your gallery on 12th Ave S at night, I saw a piece through your window that looked like it was made out fabric. Can you tell me about it? Meshed Dear Meshed, What you likely saw through our window is a painting by Joan Konkel who works with finely woven mesh over canvas […]
Naples is known for its cultural experiences. With its perfect weather and gorgeous outdoor spaces, the best way to experience it is at one of its many outdoor art shows. And, with a calendar that includes three of the top outdoor art shows in the country, according to Sunshine Artist magazine, and the area’s first outdoor art show, the Naples […]
12 months + 26 ideas for Life in Naples, 2019 A is for Art: The United Arts Council promotes Art Walks and lists upcoming events such as “Best Bets” at CollierArts.com. Visit a locally owned gallery. Buy art from a local artist. B is for Breakfast: in bed, at home, or hit the town. Brunch options abound too, for the weekend. […]
Enjoy a magical evening under the stars, with a wisp of fantasy for a Valentine’s celebration on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. The 5th Annual Share the Love features Broadway-style musical performances and culinary cuisine prepared by renowned Chef Brian Roland and Crave Culinaire. With an enchanted theme inspired by Gulfshore Playhouse’s Teen Conservatory production of “The Secret Garden,” Share the […]
The Paradise Coast Annual Wellness Experience is set for Saturday, January 19, 2019. The event is the result of a year of planning by the Paradise Coast Wellness Tourism Visionary Task Force, established in July 2017. The event will be a celebration of the richness of wellness experiences offered in Florida’s Paradise Coast from Naples to Marco Island to the Everglades. […]
Technical advances are coming so fast we tend to take them for granted. Smart and smarter phones. Self-driving cars. Personalized medicine. Drones and robots everywhere. Yet that’s just the beginning. Borrowing from Bachman-Turner Overdrive, “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.” Take urban living, our cities, even the greater Naples area, will look very different 15 or 20 years from now. […]