Early one morning I was riding my bike and slowed down to enter a multi-use pathway. A pedestrian pointed his cell phone at me as if to take my picture and yelled, “You’re supposed to WALK your bike on the sidewalk.” He was mistaken, but it was a good indicator that season is upon us […]
by Marquis Hilaire BCHS Battlion Command Sergeant Major It was really early, so I was pretty tired. Despite my exhaustion, I was really excited to face the day. Early mornings and flying were never really my cup of tea, but today was different. Today, I was going to Washington D.C. Not just I, but seven […]
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has a new tool in the fight against illegal drugs. The White House’s Office of National DrugControl Policy recently announced that Collier County would be designated as part of the South Florida’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Investigations Captain Thomas Storrar said the Sheriff’s Office applied for the designation, […]
Are you interested in hearing insights about the Trump White House and the new political conservative agenda? Ave Maria School of Law is pleased to present The Honorable Newt Gingrich, 50th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, author and Fox News contributor as their Signature Event guest speaker on Saturday, February 17, 2018 […]
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is open9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday year-round, withspecial “Science Saturdays” on the last Saturday of everymonth. Enjoy the two-story visitor center, art gallery, giftshop, nature trail with viewing platform and more. Themed naturalist programs are offered daily on topics such as manatees, sharks, sea turtles, Estuary Encounter […]
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve protects some pretty important bird habitat. On October 23, Anne Mauro, Avian Ecologist with Rookery Bay Research Reserve, spotted a Piping plover on Keewaydin Island, one of the barrier island beaches protected within the reserve boundary. Through her spotting scope she was able to see some colored bands on […]
January 12 – 14, 2018 Field trip registration opens to Friends of Rookery Bay members on November 25, 2017. Join the Friends Group today to have the first pick of field trips. Registration opens to the general public on December 1, 2017. Mark your calendar for field trips and lectures during the Festival of Birds! […]
Dear Artsperts: I’ve recently bought a home in Naples and hired a reputable local decorator to redesign the house interior. Everything she designed is beautiful but I am not happy with the painting I bought at her recommendation. The artist doesn’t appear to have a reputation like those in your gallery and I can’t find […]
For most of us, the New Year brings a desire for change. Whether it’s a new car, diet, or a commitment to exercise more, January seems to trigger a need or want for something new and different. Refreshing your home with new décor or even a makeover remodel can give you the inspiration to do […]
Victims of Hurricane Irma that took place beginning on September 4, 2017 in parts of Florida may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. As of September 15, 2017 the IRS is now offering relief to victims of Hurricane Irma. The declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain deadlines for taxpayers who reside […]