by Tim L. Tetzlaff Naples Zoo Director of Conservation Did you know there are more than 1,000 bears in south Florida? Following years of threatened status, bear populations are on the recovery. They’ve been seen anywhere from Golden Gate Estates to Port Royal. Like other Americans who live in bear country, Floridians can also coexist with bears, but only […]
Friends of Foster Children Forever (FFCF) announced the launch of their new program, Fostering Change Through Academic Success recently. This initiative provides a continuum of educational support for foster children from birth to graduation and beyond. The new program provides a range of educational support through three major transitions in a child’s life: Ready for Five, Academic Mentoring and Fostering Transitions […]
Petra is a sensation of historical proportions rambling through a narrow gorge called Al Sig. The sunlight shines down as if a dark screen is defusing it. You are cloaked by sandstone walls of 300 to 500 feet high and a path sometimes only 10 feet wide. The journey to Petra is a little less than a mile […]
Message jewelry can subtly inform others about our favorite things; I Love My Pug charm bracelets send a message that resonates with fellow dog lovers and brings a smile to the wearer’s face. Cause jewelry is a close cousin, but with a twist. Cause jewelry not only carries a message but its purchase may benefit the object of the […]
There is a purposed one cent sales tax increase referendum for Collier County residents. If this would pass in the fall 2018 election, the following would happen: The tax would sunset at the end of five years or before, if the projects are completed. The county would have a project list as well as the city of Naples. The cost of each project […]
It is still difficult to write 2018 – maybe it is because 2017 had so much to deal with in the last months that some of us still cannot believe we have been catapulted into a new year and now we are beginning the third month of that new year. But as we know time waits for no man – so […]
As a rule, March can be one of the busiest months in Naples and this year is no exception. There is some worthwhile activities going on almost daily, and many of them are culturally related. Outdoor art shows are every weekend, as they have been, but one stands out as a “must do” on that list. Five Painters & […]
by Laurel Meny As Southwest Florida’s only dedicated visual art center for over 60 years, the Naples Art Association (NAA) prides itself on providing exciting, unique opportunities to experience and display art. Whether it is partnering with area nonprofits to engage those with disabilities, hosting programming for children, hosting the nation’s top ranked outdoor art show, or offering a first-of-its-kind wearble art runway […]
Thoughtful and earnest debate is a necessary precondition to the success of our American system of government. In our Republic, it is rare that one side gets 100 percent of what they want. As Ronald Regan famously stated, “The person who agrees with you 80 percent of the time is a friend and ally – not a 20 percent traitor.” As […]
It seems as if every two years when there are local candidate forums for Naples City Council seats the old adage “some things never change” are true. Many years ago and I’m talking late 1980’s right up till now, it was always interesting to watch the favoritism shown to some candidates. I should have said interesting unless you were one of those unfortunate […]