Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is open9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday year-round, withspecial “Science Saturdays” on the last Saturday of everymonth. Enjoy the two-story visitor center, art gallery, giftshop, nature trail with viewing platform and more. Themed naturalist programs are offered daily on topics such as manatees, sharks, sea turtles, Estuary Encounter […]
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve protects some pretty important bird habitat. On October 23, Anne Mauro, Avian Ecologist with Rookery Bay Research Reserve, spotted a Piping plover on Keewaydin Island, one of the barrier island beaches protected within the reserve boundary. Through her spotting scope she was able to see some colored bands on […]
January 12 – 14, 2018 Field trip registration opens to Friends of Rookery Bay members on November 25, 2017. Join the Friends Group today to have the first pick of field trips. Registration opens to the general public on December 1, 2017. Mark your calendar for field trips and lectures during the Festival of Birds! […]
Dear Artsperts: I’ve recently bought a home in Naples and hired a reputable local decorator to redesign the house interior. Everything she designed is beautiful but I am not happy with the painting I bought at her recommendation. The artist doesn’t appear to have a reputation like those in your gallery and I can’t find […]
For most of us, the New Year brings a desire for change. Whether it’s a new car, diet, or a commitment to exercise more, January seems to trigger a need or want for something new and different. Refreshing your home with new décor or even a makeover remodel can give you the inspiration to do […]
Victims of Hurricane Irma that took place beginning on September 4, 2017 in parts of Florida may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. As of September 15, 2017 the IRS is now offering relief to victims of Hurricane Irma. The declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain deadlines for taxpayers who reside […]
The American Red Cross is celebrating 100 years of service to South Florida. For a century, the Red Cross has been there for the people in the Southern Gulf Region. Since the Lee County chapter was established in 1917, the Red Cross has made the community a safer place to live, work and play, meeting […]
It’s no secret that girls today are ravenous consumers of images—of themselves, their peers, and their idols. They are also the creators of their “ideal” lives, using the power of technology to craft a photographic story of themselves with editing tools and a keen eye for what will generate the most positive response on social […]
by Jane Cox Coffee with a Cop events began in Hawthorn, California to open doors for interaction outside of the crisis situations which might typically bring together citizens and law enforcement officers. Coffee with a Cop was adopted about a year and a half ago by Chief Thomas Weschler, who was appointed as Naples Chief […]
by Clay Cox Owner/President • Kitchens by Clay The most frequent question we get is “What’s trending now in kitchen design” and a great question it is because trends are just that “trends.” But before I answer this query I want to emphasize a personal belief first. It is important for prospective clients to know […]