Make way for a new Collier County Sheriff’s Office substation in Golden Gate Estates. After more than a decade of working out of a portable office building on Oil Well Road, CCSO is getting a long-awaited substation to serve the fast-growing area. With shovels digging ceremoniously into a big pile of dirt, construction officially […]
Read the August-September 2016 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. […]
WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT… (JULY 4, 1776 ) by Lois Bolin Old Naples Historian Last month we celebrated America’s Independence Day. The Declaration of Independence, written a century and a half after the colony of Virginia was first established in 1607, gave several generations of Colonists a taste of freedom – freedom that was threatened with new British laws and […]
The aquaria in the center introduce visitors to the amazingly diverse community of animals found in the estuary and nearshore marine environment. Three 50-gallon focus tanks enable closeup views of some of the younger, smaller fish and unique marine life. Tank residents have included hermit crabs, barbfish (a native venomous species), seahorses, polka-dot batfish (the Center’s mascot) and […]
Eggs and avocados are not just great for an omelet, they are great for your hair. An egg can clarify hair, adding needed protein. Just beat an egg, wet your hair and pour over your head. Use a wide tooth comb to help evenly distribute throughout. Let it stay on for about 15 minutes. Then, shampoo as you would do normally […]
by Michael Wiener, E.A. People hire others to work in their homes all the time. They hire babysitters, housekeepers, private nurses, nannies, or yard workers to help take care of their families and their homes. Many people do not realize that even though these people are working in their private home, the government has instituted tax rules that apply to […]
At Shula’s Naples, our signature steaks and seafood allow you to “Eat Like a Legend”, but our expansive and rare scotch and bourbon collection invite you to “Sip and Savor Like a Legend”! With our rare and noteworthy Scotch offerings, that includes one of the largest collections of the rare and rich Macallan® aged from […]
by Steven Kissinger As we celebrate our 25th anniversary at The Immokalee Foundation, we look back with gratitude that, so often, the youth involved in our programs inspire their siblings to see brighter futures through our programs. Perhaps no family illustrates this more than five of the Zaragoza siblings. Amadeo became involved with the Future Builders of America vocational education program in 2007. […]
This January, the Naples Winter Wine Festival will welcome Pierre Lurton as the Honored Vintner of the 2017 event, well known for running two of the most acclaimed wineries in the world: centuries-old Château Cheval Blanc and Château d’Yquem, both located in France’s Bordeaux region. He will be joined by revered vintners from around the […]
by Clay Cox Every once in a while something comes along in the ever changing appliance industry that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. The introduction of the microwave is a perfect example of that. Although the steam oven is not new to European restaurants the recent introduction of a steam oven for your home is another difference maker. […]