Entries by LifeInNaples

Baskets Abound

Dusty Holmes was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan where she remained until she became engaged to JB Holmes and moved to Maryland. Life being funny like it is they ended the engagement and both went their separate ways. Dusty, an RN, had the opportunity to work in several states broadening her perspective and life […]

Cars on 5th

The ‘Cars on 5th’ show is also about helping the community and giving to those in need. Donations from the attendees and individual contributions to our featured charities have raised over $1,100,000 over the past 14 years. St. Matthew’s House, which gathers contributions of food and clothing, the proceeds from which help operate food pantries […]

Art After Dark January 2019

Here we go into the new year, 2019! There are a lot of new things happening in Naples, but it might be nice to take in some of the “old” things going on in Naples. Old Naples is full of fun events and things to do throughout the month. Third Street South is featuring their […]

Programs, Tours and Events at Rookery January 2019

NEW! Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center Hosts Science Saturdays Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center welcomes the entire family on Science Saturdays, 9 am to 4 pm, through April. Kids and grownups alike can explore and discover the plants, fish and wildlife that call Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s 110,000 acres home. Science Saturdays is a fun […]

THE IMMOKALEE FOUNDATION Raised $2.5 million

The Immokalee Foundation unveiled its new career model during the Charity Classic Celebration gala and Pro-Am this month, garnering strong support from philanthropists and community business leaders who donated $2.5 million to support the foundation’s groundbreaking programs that serve the youth of Immokalee. The Charity Classic Celebration provided attendees with the opportunity to support specific […]

NaplesNEXT Debuts March 17-19, 2019

Former First Lady Laura Bush To Headline Naples’ New Annual Global Thought Leadership Summit Ideas Festival Big thinking and big fun is promised for the 500 plus guests attending the NaplesNEXT Ideas Festival from March 17-19, 2019 at the Naples Grande Beach Resort. Former First Lady Laura Bush will be the Festival’s closing keynote speaker. […]

Naples Mayor Bill Barnett – January 2019

As Mayor riding in parades has always been a favorite of mine. My two all-time favorite parades are the St. Patrick’s Day parade and our City of Naples Christmas parade which took place on December 11th. Many years ago, when my grandchildren were parade riding age I had no problem finding willing riders. After all there aren’t a lot of kids […]