Entries by LifeInNaples

A Look Back at A Christmas Story: The Musical at The Naples Players

As Southwest Florida celebrated the 2024 holiday season, A Christmas Story: The Musical at The Naples Players (TNP) offered more than a heartwarming tale—it served as a testament to the power of community and connection. Behind the scenes and onstage, this production was as much about the relationships it fostered as the story it told, […]

The Power of Family

Since 1991, The Immokalee Foundation has been preparing the next generation of leaders through a 100% focus noneducation, career readiness, and professional development for students in Immokalee — from kindergarten through postsecondary education. Over 16,000 of Immokalee’s best and brightest have received educational support during this time. However, what’s equally exciting is the benefit to […]

S.W.A.M.P. Cultivating Environmental Responsibility in Students

The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks, established in 2002, serves as the official philanthropic partner of Big Cypress, Biscayne, Dry Tortugas, and Everglades National Parks. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Alliance raises funds and awareness to support programs and activities within these national parks, focusing on education, exploration, and conservation. By uniting those who […]

Naples Pathways Coalition Celebrates 20 Years of Championing Safety

Safer Streets for Walkers, Runners, and Cyclists by Michelle Avola-Brown, Executive Director, Naples Pathways Coalition Naples is celebrated for its pristine beaches, exquisite quality of life and abundance of outdoor activities, but it falls short when protecting cyclists and pedestrians. The streets have become perilous for people who bike, walk, and run. Distracted driving, speeding, […]

A Life Changing 14 Minutes with a Giraffe

by Tim L. Tetzlaff, Director of Conservation, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens Dart’s in! I check my watch. It’s 11:34 a.m. Veterinarian Dr. Sara Ferguson, Giraffe Conservation Foundation’s (GCF) Conservation Health Coordinator, maneuvers her truck away from the giraffe through the grasses of Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park. Now we wait for signs that the […]

A Walk Down Memory Lane ask the artsperts by Kristine Meek and Juliana Meek

Dear Artsperts, You have represented Hunt Slonem for 30 years, what are your fondest memories during those years? Signed, Pearl Dear Pearl, Each member of our family, including the youngest, has a memory to share to commemorate the years of our relationship, both professionally and in friendship…. From William Meek, “Last month as I was […]