At 32, Janice wondered when life would get better, because she and Ron, her second husband, were separated. She loved him and that was that. She knew she could reconcile with him and life would get better. They agreed to meet at the local pool hall to talk reconciliation. They were drinking beer, playing pool, and having a good time. They talked with […]
by Steven Kissinger ED Immokalee Foundation Immokalee Middle School students have learned about, and participated in, opera, puppeteering, acting and stage and prop design this year in a new after-school program from Arts for Learning, a nonprofit program in Southwest Florida that brings instruction in fine, performing and media arts to schools. Emili Carmona is only in sixth grade and […]
Advertorial Spring time reminds us of fresh air, new beginnings and beautiful surroundings. This is not something you generally think of when you think of a home remodeling project — but it can be! At KGT, we strive to have an extremely clean worksite; we know that your home is important to you and that […]
The Marine Industries Association of Collier County (MIACC) is a nonprofit group dedicated to boater safety, boater education and preserving access to Florida’s waterways since its inception in 1981. The MIACC represents its members, the local marine business and the recreational boater, to the government. It is their commitment to the public to preserve the right to safe and fun boating. […]
Spring offers us a time to reminisce; a space to pine for the “good old days,” the “age of faith” and the “age of heroes.” This longing for something we can barely define is woven with threads of melancholy called nostalgia. These bittersweet emotions, which boost self-continuity, increases a sense of social connectedness and sentimental recollections of loved ones […]
by Chuck Myron, Communications Editor CONRIC PR & Marketing The Arlington of Naples isn’t just about Living Brightly. It’s about dining brightly, too. There’s no better way to do that than to assemble the brightest culinary minds. That’s just what The Arlington has in new Food and Beverage Director Jon Phillips and new Executive Chef Stephen Scott. They accentuate the community’s mission […]
by Tim L. Tetzlaff Naples Zoo Director of Conservation During the winter months, Naples Zoo hosts an evening conservation lecture series where you can meet some of the most extraordinary people dedicating their lives to saving nature. Of course, we do this to inform on current challenges, but more important, we need to share the hope that things really do […]
More than fifty years ago I was in marine boot camp in San Diego, learning the skills of battle. We were to fight communism. One may ask, what single action started the Vietnam war? “None” would be the answer. We were fighting a concept of North Vietnamese Communists taking over most of Indochina. The Vietnamese were fighting for their homes and country, most […]
As more exotic pearl colors and types enter the marketplace, consumers are slack-jawed at the wide array of natural colorations turning up in these lustrous orbs. Ever wonder what causes the color to appear in marine gems? The answer will only add to your adoration of these sumptuous jewels of the sea. With few exceptions, most all pearls available today […]
Admittedly, April is a little slower month in Southwest Florida- but there are still many arts activities and events. The Sugden Theatre, the home of the Naples Players, will present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat.” This musical was the first collaboration by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber to be performed publicly, in 1970; it made its way to […]