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 […]
Homage to the Individual More than any other time in history, precious gemstone adornment has come to signify the uniqueness of the individual wearer. Time was when jewelry collectors were happy to get any colorful stone they could afford. But the ease of travel now has opened up the world for serious jewelry collectors. One does not have to “know someone” […]
One of the joys of our beloved Naples is that we have art and entertainment throughout the community and this author encourages you to look for all of these opportunities in unexpected places. So let’s get going and explore: Botanical Gardens, Cambier Park, United Church of Christ, Naples Depot, Norris Center, and North Naples Church. Our beautiful Botanical Gardens are a place of […]
by Sandra Lee Buxton ROLE OF AN ADVOCATE Definition – A person who speaks up for or writes on behalf of another, defending or pleading a cause, an intercessor. Informal Roles – Verbal requests to another to take certain actions on your behalf. HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE, A FORMAL ROLE This is a legal document in which you determine who you […]
This is the time of the year that it becomes more obvious that Naples isn’t “the Naples we knew years ago.” Numerous automobiles fill the roads, lines get longer at favorite restaurants, outdoor art shows are happening every weekend and many other events are occurring at the same time and vying for attendance. Naples has almost become unrecognizable to those that have been living […]
Established in 2015, Hodges University’s Identity Fraud Institute is aimed to become a central repository of identity theft, fraud and data privacy statistics throughout Florida. To accomplish its mission of Learn, Share, Collaborate, the institute provides educational opportunities for the community and professionals in Lee and Collier counties via community lectures, seminars, workshops and corporate training. Carrie Kerskie, […]
Congressman Francis Rooney The quality of our Southwest Florida waterways, estuaries and marshes is the driving force behind our economy and why most of us have chosen to live here. As there are many different ideas and proposed solutions to our water crisis, it is important to know the facts. First, since Lake Okeechobee fills six times as fast as […]
Dazzle, Guadalupe Center’s 2017 signature event, held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, raised a record $1.5 million to benefit the children and families of Immokalee, and to provide critical funding for the Early Childhood Education Program. Guests heard from a family touched by the Guadalupe Center, met high school Tutor Corps students, saw a performance […]