Say “McDonald’s Quarters’’ in Naples today and people might think you mean quarter pounder burgers under the Golden Arches. Those people were either not here or do not want to remember what McDonald’s Quarters really meant for four decades until 1981. That is when the infamous shantytown slum in Central Naples – whose five-acre site is now some of the hottest real estate in the […]
New account fraud occurs when an imposter opens a new credit account using the identity of another person. The most common accounts are credit cards and HELOC (home equity line of credit) accounts. New account fraud is on the rise. The 2018 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book reported a 25% increase in new account fraud complaints. New account fraud occurs when an […]
Kicking off their 66th theatre season, The Naples Players (TNP) announce the upcoming season reaffirming their dedication to providing a superior theatre experience for the community with an exciting combination of Tony Award-winning plays and musicals as well as popular beloved classics and exhilarating new works. “It’s a season about strength and sacrifice” said Bryce Alexander, TNP’s Executive Artistic Director. “It’s about the sacrifices we […]
Most Collier County residents will attest that our rainy summer months not only bring about much needed replenishment to our water levels, but they also increase local mosquito populations and the likelihood of experiencing their bites. The District’s treatment missions either target mosquito larvae in standing water or the flying and feeding adults. While a larvicide treatment can effectively kill their […]
Conservancy’s Rob Moher celebrates 20 years Twenty years ago, Southwest Florida was a much different place. Large swaths of land remained undeveloped, and Naples was mostly contained between I-75 and the Gulf of Mexico. Builders and county leaders, however, were formalizing plans for a frenetic, unprecedented residential and commercial construction boom that ultimately would redefine the region. It also tilted the balance between development rights and environmental protection. At the […]
In fact science has been changing the food we eat for many years. Genetic engineering has given us tomatoes that don’t spoil and melons whose taste can be dialed from sour to sweet. Then there are high fiber carrots bred with more of the antioxidant beta carotene and onions whose flavor is gene altered to contain more flavonoids. Our refrigerators are […]
The Naples Art Association (NAA) is celebrating 21 years of inspiring young artists through ARTScool and ARTScool2U. These STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) based programs offers children ages 5 to 14 years old the opportunity to be creative and meet new friends – all while learning. Participants enjoy courses like Magical Realism, Uno, Dos, Tres, Arte Ole!, Bugs & Botanicals, Styled Sculpture […]
by Kristine Meek and Juliana Meek Dear Artspert: I share and manage a studio gallery space in the Naples Art District. I’ve been frustrated by the opening receptions that we host in conjunction with other studios. The behavior of some visitors is off-putting and prevents purchases from happening. Others, will loudly criticize my work. And then when someone does […]
By Tina Osceola As we sit in our beach chair that is perfectly positioned so it faces the turquoise green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, we slather our sunscreen and reach for a bottle of water from our ice-filled cooler. The furthest thing from our sunbaked mind is that the beaches we sit upon are environmentally important […]
Given its status as a tourist destination, and the proliferation of online rental platforms, it would seem that Collier County is the perfect place for Airbnb and similar services to thrive. While these platforms continue to grow, both the City of Naples and Collier County have taken the position that daily, weekly, and/or monthly rentals of single family homes (also known […]