There is a touch of Fall in the air. Every November, the weather breaks and there is noticeably less humidity than in our summer months. It was a tough summer with Irma trying to disrupt our paradise yet we are all ready for a little cooler weather with less humidity and a great season is ahead. Fall is a time […]
On Saturday morning September 9th with the prospect of Hurricane IRMA looming on the horizon I checked into the Collier County Emergency Operations Center in East Naples. During disasters I sit in the ESF 18 seat (Business & Industry) and represent both if any decisions need to be made during a disaster. The E. O. C. was humming as everyone ran through their check lists and […]
In Memoriam John Charles “Chick” Heithaus 1943 – 2017 The CAPA Cultural and Performing Arts Center Board remembers our President and friend, Chick Heithaus. His enthusiasm and love of the arts will be a part of his enduring legacy. He will be in our hearts forever. Memorial Reception Saturday, November 4th 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Music […]
The history of men’s wedding bands doesn’t go back as far as the story of women’s bridal jewelry. Not until the 20th century did the practice of men’s wedding bands even come into vogue. Men could choose a wedding band that matched with the bride’s ring—or not. But while men have not historically enjoyed a wide variety of wedding rings, their […]
by Jack Mulvena, Naples Zoo Presidentand CEO, and Kelsey Burr, Naples Zoo Marketing Associate Hurricane Irma dealt a serious blow to Naples Zoo –botanically, structurally, and financially. Most of the damage was to our beautiful botanicals, including the destruction of two nearly century-old specimens planted by Dr. Henry Nehrling, who founded the tropical garden in […]
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 […]