Isolated off the coast of Africa for eons, Madagascar’s unique biodiversity is so extravagant that it has been called the eighth continent. Four of every five of its plants and animals live nowhere else on earth. But superlatives both bless and curse Madagascar. The island’s biological abundance is cruelly matched only by the extreme lack endured by the Malagasy people. Thus […]
Moorings Park recently introduced a number of improvements to its physicians’ medical practice, while also enhancing the integrated approach of Moorings Park’s renowned continuum of healthcare for its residents, members and the general public. Care 360, as it’s been named, was created and developed through a partnership with Naples Community Hospital (NCH), and provides personalized healthcare based on a model akin to a concierge care practice. The […]
On December 7, 2017, Ave Maria School of Law will host its Second Annual Veterans Memorial Celebration in honor of our nation’s Veterans. The ceremony, beginning at 5:00 p.m., will take place at the Veterans Memorial Law Library and there will be a dinner reception following at St. Thomas More Commons. This year, Ave Law will be awarding […]
Unless you are a native born American Indian, you are either an immigrant or descended from immigrants. One out of every three Americans came through Ellis Island. Unfortunately, many of us do not remember, value, or honor our rich heritage, which is adversely impacted by the stress, speed, and isolation of today’s modern society. What is our identity? How do we define American? […]
The Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF) has announced its full vintner, chef and Master Sommelier roster for the three-day Festival, taking place January 26-28, 2018 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, FL. Celebrating the Festival’s 18th year, attendees of the three-day event will have a chance to taste some of the most celebrated dishes and wines from award-winning culinary and wine legends from across the […]
If I were to turn the clock back twelve years to October 24, 2005 and the week leading up to that date it was almost deja-vu to me starting on September 3, 2017. That fateful week in October turned out to be hurricane Wilma. The week ahead looked to be routine. Naples in September is brutally hot, quiet, lots […]
For many of our readers, who arrived later than 2005, when Wilma came to town, Irma was the first major hurricane they experienced. Because this came on the heels of Harvey, everyone was on high alert. But before Houston nearly drowned under Harvey’s 50”+ of continuous rain and wind, Naples had its own Harvey, a forgotten, but fierce Tropical Storm, in […]
SWFL Veterans Alliance hosted its first Naples Spirit of ‘45’s Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at Faith Lutheran Church on September 2nd in remembrance of the signing of the formal agreement of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri. U.S. General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, the Commander in the Southwest Pacific and Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, accepted the surrender. […]
Club Pelican Bay members made a bold decision. They chose to tear down all existing buildings and create an elegant, warm and timeless setting for themselves and their guests to enjoy. “Our buildings were all structurally sound, but we wanted to refresh and enhance our ambiance and offerings,” says General Manager Dave Mangan, who has been with Club Pelican Bay for […]
Wilma in 2005 and Irma in 2017 –ladies we would all like to forget – but hopefully the ravages of Irma have been repaired and cleaned up. Unfortunately, as I write this I know that there are still residents of our County that are suffering from the loss of homes, belongings and some loved ones. As the memories of this horrendous storm […]