It’s been said that the clearer you are about what you value and believe the happier you are. If we accept that statement as true, we as a country, seem to be some of the unhappiest people on Earth. Are we even clear about what makes us unhappy let alone angry? It used to be […]
There has been a significant increase in fitness participants over the past few years. There are also so many options out there. So how does one choose what is best for them? First, many people join a fitness regime to look good. Secondly, specific fitness may be recommended for people participating in certain sports…more commonly known as sport specific fitness. Finally […]
by Beth Brainard Executive Director of NPC The bad news is that Florida leads the country in bicycle and pedestrian crashes and fatalities. The good news is that the Florida Department of Transportation revised its guidelines to ensure that complete streets design becomes the norm. A complete street is one that is designed to safely and efficiently accommodate all its users, […]
Well known in Naples as a third generation jeweler, a master of fine art and design and owner of Port Royal Jewelers. William is also known to be passionate about what he does and yes, we could say an all-round perfectionist. His father Leo was the first person to offer fine jewelry and jewelry /goldsmith repair and custom design to […]
A medieval theory and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of base metals into gold… by Ron McGinty Erik Weihenmayer, the only blind person to summit Mount Everest was in Naples in November. He spoke to the first graduating class and our Founding Visionary Donors of the No Barriers Learning Afar of SWFL program. […]
by Allen Weiss, MD, MBA, FACP, FACR President and CEO, NCH Healthcare System Where you live matters. Your zip code is more important than your genetic code in predicting your health and life expectancy. Your built environment has a tremendous influence on how well you live. A recent Bloomberg Businessweek article with the catchy title […]
Read the March 2017 edition of Life In Naples Turn pages by moving your mouse across the corners or clicking the arrow buttons. View larger by clicking on the menu bar and there are a variety of viewing options available. Email to your friends with the envelope logo. Print pages with the “printer” button. […]
As the area’s leading arts organization, you know that the Naples Art Association (NAA) recognizes – and promotes – the importance of arts education for all. That includes all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. And, while we have discussed how being creative has been proven to extend your life and the quality of it, this month is all about the children. In […]
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and offers a two-story visitor center, art gallery, gift shop and nature trail with viewing platform. Themed naturalist programs offered daily on topics such as manatees, sharks, sea turtles, marine life touch tank and more. Admission is $5 for adults, […]
In November of 2016, Naples Zoo publicly announced plans to roar into the future with the launch of a $25 Million Capital Campaign and $5 Million Endowment Drive. As the only nationally accredited zoo serving Southwest Florida, the Zoo recognizes that it must expand its offerings, continue local wildlife conservation efforts and increase its capacity as the region’s population grows. THE […]