All is new, clean and bright for Harry Chapin Food Bank here in Collier County, with the prospect of more growth, more programs and more collaboration with the community on the horizon. The food bank has opened a new, 13,500-square-foot Collier County Center at 3940 Prospect Ave. in Naples. The reason is simple: “We needed space,” said Eric Hitzeman, food bank […]
by Kelsey Burr Naples Zoo Marketing Associate You’re never too old to stop learning. At Naples Zoo, we strive to make that a reality, by offering educational programs for all ages. WILD ENCOUNTERS Families who want a unique behind-the-scenes experience can book one of our Wild Encounters, a new education program we recently launched. Wild Encounters allow guests to get closer to […]
by Ron McGinty Oaxaca, Mexico is an epic center of “Día de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead). It is a celebration of the living in honor of family and friends who have passed. They believe when someone we love is in Heaven, there is a little bit of Heaven in our home. The festivities are a marriage of Christianity and […]
by Diana Jarrett GG RMV Diamonds are a mesmerizing miracle of nature. The only gem-mineral made entirely of just one element, carbon, they also handle light in a most extraordinary way. These clear, or in some cases naturally colored crystals produce spectacular scintillation under the masterful hand of an expert diamond cutter. The most popular diamond cut today is called the […]
Hilton Naples Owner Executes Agreement to Retain Award-Winning Restaurant Clark Hill general manager, Hilton Naples chill@cooperhotels.com 239-430-4900 Naples, Fla., December 20, 2017 – Cooper Hotels, owner/operator of Hilton Naples, today announced that a long-term agreement has been reached with Shula’s Steak Houses, LLLP that will keep Shula’s Steak House in Cooper Hotels’ Hilton Naples. “Here at […]
by Claudia Polzin Consultant to Nonprofits It is easy in Naples to find the obvious art venues – but sometimes it is good to experience some of the different and perhaps unique experiences we can have in our beloved Naples. Begin the month on January 7 with a Big Band concert – but this is not just an opportunity to explore the […]
Each year, Hodges University issues its President’s Report, complete with enrollment statistics, academic achievements and student stories. This year’s report, 2016-2017, highlights the numerous achievements of the Hodges community, as well as the possibility for change in 2018. In June 2017, Hodges University announced its intention to formally affiliate with TCS Education System, which is a “nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact.” […]
by Laurel Meny Naples is known for its cultural experiences. With its perfect weather and gorgeous outdoor spaces, the best way to experience it is at one of its many outdoor art shows. And, with a calendar that includes three of the top five outdoor art shows in the country and the area’s first outdoor art show, the Naples […]
Francis Rooney is the U.S. Representative for Florida’s 19th Congressional district. Offshore drilling and related activities, including seismic testing, have no place in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. The moratorium on exploration in the Eastern Gulf established in 2006 will expire in 2022 unless Congress acts. It is imperative for the future of Florida and our tourism-based economy that […]
We are now past the holidays and starting a new year! Going forward, we are looking toward an inspirational season that will take us far away from the negative effects of the past year and move us into the exciting opportunities of 2018! Being in Naples can be exhilarating this time of year because so many others want to […]