Entries by LifeInNaples

Life in the Facet Lane…diamonds by the numbers

by Diana Jarrett GG RMV Diamonds are a mesmerizing miracle of nature. The only gem-mineral made entirely of just one element, carbon, they also handle light in a most extraordinary way. These clear, or in some cases naturally colored crystals produce spectacular scintillation under the masterful hand of an expert diamond cutter. The most popular diamond cut today is called the […]

SHULA’S STEAK HOUSE TO REMAIN IN NAPLES

Hilton Naples Owner Executes Agreement to Retain Award-Winning Restaurant Clark Hill general manager, Hilton Naples chill@cooperhotels.com 239-430-4900 Naples, Fla., December 20, 2017 – Cooper Hotels, owner/operator of Hilton Naples, today announced that a long-term agreement has been reached with Shula’s Steak Houses, LLLP that will keep Shula’s Steak House in Cooper Hotels’ Hilton Naples. “Here at […]

Hodges University has had a very successful year

Each year, Hodges University issues its President’s Report, complete with enrollment statistics, academic achievements and student stories. This year’s report, 2016-2017, highlights the numerous achievements of the Hodges community, as well as the possibility for change in 2018. In June 2017, Hodges University announced its intention to formally affiliate with TCS Education System, which is a “nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact.” […]

ART get out and have the experience

    by Laurel Meny Naples is known for its cultural experiences. With its perfect weather and gorgeous outdoor spaces, the best way to experience it is at one of its many outdoor art shows. And, with a calendar that includes three of the top five outdoor art shows in the country and the area’s first outdoor art show, the Naples […]

Congressman Francis Rooney on off shore drilling

    Francis Rooney is the U.S. Representative for Florida’s 19th Congressional district. Offshore drilling and related activities, including seismic testing, have no place in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. The moratorium on exploration in the Eastern Gulf established in 2006 will expire in 2022 unless Congress acts. It is imperative for the future of Florida and our tourism-based economy that […]

art after dark

We are now past the holidays and starting a new year! Going forward, we are looking toward an inspirational season that will take us far away from the negative effects of the past year and move us into the exciting opportunities of 2018! Being in Naples can be exhilarating this time of year because so many others want to […]

Mayor Bill’s Corner

Although I’m sure there can’t be a lot of people in the City of Naples Florida happier than I am to see the year 2017 disappear and the New Year appear on the horizon there might be a few but I don’t know them. I’m not writing about the world and what’s going on around us, which would take me a lot […]

Popular gemologist-journalist earns Top Ten spot in 2017 national competition

(NEW YORK) – American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS) has announced the results of their annual Bulletin Editors Contest. Prolific journalist Diana Jarrett ranked in the Top Ten leaderboard among a hoard of North American entries from 7 participating regional federations. Jarrett’s winning entry was submitted by Mitchell Portnoy, president of the New York Mineralogical Club. […]