Like politics – all history is local. With so much of our nation’s history being lost, removed and rewritten, it is important to remember how this “place” became a community. It is also important to understand how your “home”, when wrapped in human memory as told through stories, traditions, and civic commemorations, establishes a […]
If you have been driving or biking around town, you’ve probably noticed several intersection upgrades like this roundabout on Central Avenue. Although there are differences of opinion, modern roundabouts have been deemed a “proven safety countermeasure” by the U.S. Department of Transportation. AARP, the Florida Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration and countless municipalities […]
When I think back about my early years in Naples, one of the people I admired and enjoyed the most was Bernie Yokel, who served the Conservancy so well for so many years. He lived, for many years, in one of the Conservancy’s old houses along Shell Island Road on the south fringe of Rookery […]
When I think back about Mrs. Sherwin, tears come to my eyes, but they are warm tears. In the old days around Cutlass Cove, at the very south end of Port Royal, in Naples, Florida, she was a loving friend to all of us. She was also a mentor and a role model. She would […]
May 22 was the last evening of sampling for the month. In Fakahatchee Bay, Pat O’Donnell, a fish biologist at Rookery Bay Research Reserve, and his team of volunteers caught only one shark, but that small newborn bull shark was the one he was hoping to find. As his study area is directly affected by hydrologic restoration […]
Walking your dog can help deputies take a bite out of crime. That’s the message behind the Collier County Sheriff’s Office’s newest safety campaign called Paws on Patrol. The campaign enlists dog owners who are out on the streets anyway to serve as extra eyes and ears, reporting any suspicious activity or unusual behavior to […]
It’s March, and you know what that means. We’re ready to wear green, and become Irish; at least for one day out of the year—St. Paddy’s. We couldn’t think of a more luscious tribute to the Emerald Isle than by wearing a gorgeous green emerald. Dazzling Provenance Emeralds have held pride of place with royal […]
by Elaine L. Reed, MPA Naples Historical Society, President & CEO It’s inspiring to see curious, elementary aged children with wide open eyes grasp the architectural beauty of Naples Historical Society’s Historic Palm Cottage™. It’s remarkable to see what intrigues these young minds when they step into history, and into Historic Palm Cottage, to hear the story of Naples’ past. It’s most […]
Balance is something many take for granted. It entails the coordination of many systems within our body. Flexibility, extensibility, and strength of muscles work with the joint and its components to be able to adapt to its surroundings. These systems also coordinate with the nervous system. There are receptors in joints and muscles that help create the proper tension in muscles and allow the body to know where […]
All the world’s a stage, and in true Shakespearean form, The Naples Players present Shakespeare-on-the-Plaza annually outside center stage on our beautiful 5th Avenue South. In a continued artistic effort to bring free and accessible Shakespeare to the Naples community, The Naples Players, celebrating their 65th theatre season, present The Bard’s magical comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream outside on their Baker […]