When I arrived in Naples in the summer of 1979, the first place I targeted was the City of Naples tennis courts. What better place to exercise and meet new friends? After getting on a new player’s list, I perused the tennis center’s “wall of fame” to see who was the Who’s Who of tennis. There was one name that […]
The NCH Safe & Healthy Children’s Coalition recognizes that multiple layers of protection are necessary to prevent drowning. We stress that NO single device or solution can prevent pediatric drownings. Parents, caregivers, aquatic facility owners, managers and operators should use “layers of protection” to provide a system of increased […]
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute welcomed Dr. Carla Osigian Probst to the fulltime faculty at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Naples in August. Dr. Osigian is an ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and pediatric and adult strabismus. She completed her medical degree at University of Panama Medical School in Panama City, an internationally recognized 6 year MD program. She then completed two years of transitional internship […]
What excites serious gemstone devotees is not so much adding more to their collection, but searching out the unknown, the rare and hard to find jewels. So quality trumps quantity every time in this sparkling pursuit. There are new gemstone varieties found all the time of course. The earth has not yet yielded all its glory. So, you can be […]
It seems to be starting earlier every year – many of our arts groups begin with increased schedules in November that continue through April – so that is our expanded season. How many of us remember when it was January through April? The one advantage this has had for our area is that many groups are having events and concerts throughout the […]
It’s hard to imagine a time when the Naples Art Association (NAA) wasn’t an integral part of the Southwest Florida community. With a history that dates back to 1954, there is much to celebrate during this momentous 65th anniversary season. And, what better way than with a throwback party? The NAA will host a roaring ‘20s For the Love […]
There are three existential threats to our Southwest Florida community. First, deterioration of water quality, highlighted by the algal blooms and red tide currently plaguing our rivers and coastal waters. Second, rising sea levels which, if unchecked, will increase flooding and threaten the future of our coastal communities. Lastly, forecasted population increases east of Interstate 75 threaten the Everglades ecosystem and place heavy burdens on our transportation […]
It all began in 1947 with just three friends and the shared dream of a boater’s paradise. Stephen Briggs, Benny Morris, and John Glen Sample envisioned a thriving Naples Community, but something was missing, a place to celebrate the traditions of the water and a place that would bring families together. What Naples needed was a private establishment, thus what would be the city’s first […]
It seems the 2018 summer conversation revolved around whether we will be lucky this hurricane season and escape red tide, and blue green algae. I suppose it has become my trademark when I say I’ve lived in the City of Naples for forty-five years but it’s usually relevant to something I’m going to or have said. In this case it’s […]
In the last 45 days I have invested hours speaking with individuals on our water crisis. This was done by attending meetings, talking with experts, and doing my own research. The last meeting that I participated in was an informational debate between the top lobbyist of Big Sugar and leadership from the Everglades Foundation. Two very well-spoken individuals with different points of view. Both […]