Entries by LifeInNaples

Friends of Foster Children Forever fosters change through academic success

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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 […]

Temples or Tombs from 300 BC?

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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 […]

ART after Dark only at Crayton Cove

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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 & […]

NAA… start your creative journey by Giving Back

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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 […]

Mayor’s Corner

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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 […]