by Laurel Meny In the past 100 years, the number of Americans age 65 years and older has grown tenfold and accounts for 13 percent of the population. By 2030, this age group is expected to reach 70 million. Not only are we living longer, but we are searching for meaningful ways to stay engaged. At the Naples Art Association (NAA), we have […]
by Juliana Meek and Kristine Meek Dear Artsperts: My husband and I have just moved into a home here in Naples. We haven’t yet agreed on where to hang a painting and we have it, along with all of our memorabilia, genealogy records, cut-glass collection, and past tax records, in our garage. We aren’t used to not having basements, attics, or […]
by Tim L. Tetzlaff Naples Zoo Director of Conservation Just as Naples has grown in population, so have healthcare options for area residents. The same is also true for the rare wildlife in Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens. Along with specialist consulting veterinarians, the Zoo now has both a full-time veterinarian and veterinary technician to monitor the health of the animals. […]
The Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor Americans Veterans for their service and sacrifices. These American heroes are transported to Washington D.C. to visit, and reflect at their memorials while connecting with other Veterans. I recently had the privilege of flying on the Mission 10 flight, which left Naples airport with all female Veterans. […]
The colorful carved wooden “Welcome to Naples” signs, surrounded by lush greenery, beautifully landscaped medians, architecturally striking businesses and luxurious homes are your first clues that Naples, Florida is an affluent community set in a tropical paradise. But these gorgeous surroundings can be deceiving, representing a fragment of the residents that live in this seaside community. Statistics for poverty levels and teen pregnancy may […]
by Claudia Polzin Consultant to Nonprofits Off-Season – August, September and October – and for some of this time our main focus is unfortunately consumed with possible hurricanes. But since there is nothing we can do to control this fact of life in SW Florida – let’s focus on what we can control – finding hidden jazz gems around our town. By […]
In an effort to promote community engagement among Hodges University students, faculty, staff and alumni, the university has established Panther Pride. In partnership with the Naples Zoo, Panther Pride officials and volunteers will work to support panther conservation efforts in Southwest Florida. Inspired by an article featuring University of Missouri students working together to support conservation efforts for the Bengal tiger, […]
Naples is continuing to grow each year. Changes are happening daily and businesses are transitioning to help keep themselves within the current mix of what’s going on. Years ago, the only free activity was to go to the beach; today, there are a number of free or inexpensive things to do, as well as, go to the beach. Parks, such as […]
I have to give real journalists a lot of credit. Although I have been writing articles for Life in Naples magazine since its inception and before that for the Naples Journal, I think I’m far removed from adding the title journalist to my resume if I had one. I sit here with a lot to write about but struggle […]
by Reg Buxton in collaboration with Jim von Rinteln, M.A., FPEM, CEM, CFM The old hurricane saying advises “Hide from the wind and run from the water.” While Hurricane Wilma was a damaging storm which scarred our city for many months after its impact on October 24, 2005 – she graciously brought no storm surge flooding with her. The National Weather […]