Greetings to our Naples Residents and valued Visitors. What a wonderful time to be in Naples. It is literally sparkling with lights of many colors and bustling with excitement. December in general and especially at Christmas brings the world to our doorsteps. The options for activities is limitless and the blending of dialects on the street is beautiful. The annual Christmas Parade on […]
by Noemi Perez A change of scenery was in order for 12 students who ventured to the Northeast for camps through The Immokalee Foundation. Mountains were on the horizon, lakes were outside their cabin doors, and forests were beckoning their exploration at Camp Deerwood in New Hampshire and Kingsley Pines camps in Maine. For most, it was the first […]
by Erick Carter Even though we have discussed this before, one of the most common questions I am asked is, “What is the correct way to shampoo my hair?” At the risk of being repetitive, let’s review: Most people jump into the shower, wet their hair and then shampoo. It’s best to let the water […]
by Clay Cox Owner/President • Kitchens by Clay Ever heard “Knowledge is power”? As a contractor I know that being an expert in our trade is very powerful and helps to ensure successful results. In other words, we must be knowledgeable. In everything that we do we want to be sure our clients are comfortable […]
DAPHNE AND BART ARAUJO, TOM COLICCHIO, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO, CARLO MONDAVI, TIM MONDAVI, DAVID PEARSON, RICHARD REDDINGTON, AND MORE WILL GATHER IN NAPLES, FLORIDA FOR THE 19TH ANNUAL NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL The Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF) has confirmed its star-studded roster for its 19th annual event, themed “Joyto the World,” this January in Naples, […]
by Ron McGinty The first frameworks of civilizations started with the Persians, Greeks and Chinese. Traveling back four thousand years ago the Miao people lived in the lower regions of China’s Yellow River. Following centuries of battles, people started to migrate. The final departure was to Laos and Thailand with the Miao/Hmong bloodlines settling in […]
by Chris Burkard – President of Burkard Yacht Sales, Vice President of the Marine Industries Association of Collier County and Owner of Naples Waterway and Wildlife Tours Naples, Florida is an amazing place. The locals call it our “little slice of heaven” or “our paradise.” Much of the architecture is of Italian inspiration, as our […]
by Mily Perez-Distel As I arrived at the National Flight Academy (NFA) inPensacola, Florida, for my 16-year-old son’s graduation ceremony, the sight of aircrafts from different periods of our nation’s aviation history greeted me. My son, along with other Collier County high school students, had been selected by the NAACP as a scholarship recipient for […]
Following decades of recovery efforts, Florida panther numbers are steadily increasing. Along with federal lands like Big Cypress National Preserve, private lands also provide homes for panthers including ranchlands.Unfortunately, panthers eat calves. Compensation programs do not fully cover the loss and require ranchers to prove a panther killed their calf. This can be difficult since […]
by Kelsey Burr, Naples Zoo Marketing Associate It’s an issue that most people know about: plastic pollution in our oceans. But sometimes the message doesn’t quite hit home until people see just how much plastic is washing ashore. “Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea” aims to do just that. By creating art sculptures made entirely of debris that’s washed […]