by Yvonne Ayala McClellan It’s not often a thriving restaurant with 16 years under its belt reinvents itself, yet that’s exactly what Yabba Island Grill had undertaken this winter. Yabba overhauled its entire concept creating a new menu and renovating the restaurant from floor to ceiling to deliver an alluring atmosphere and affordable dining on […]
by Laurel Meny With thousands of snowbirds packing their bags and heading north during the warmer months, it’s time to paint the town – or maybe just learn to paint. There are hundreds of classes, exhibits, volunteer opportunities, and more – all happening at the area’s only dedicated arts hub – the Naples Art Association […]
by Juliana Meek and Kristine Meek Dear Artsperts: My parents loved collecting art and they passed their love of art on to me and my brothers, but when my parents passed away recently, my siblings and I had a horrible time sorting out who should get what paintings and sculpture. Do you have any advice? […]
by Tim L. Tetzlaff Naples Zoo Director of Conservation When you read that Naples Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums or see the AZA logo in the Zoo, you may think that has to do with the animals. And it does. AZA is the international organization that sets the highest standards […]
Over the past 36 years of being involved in healthcare and working with people so many observations have been made. It is definitely a known fact that exercise can help to ward of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and many other disorders. Whether young or old, exercise should be a part of everyone’s daily routine. Many […]
There is something addictive about being close to the water. The deep holds another life form that we are often oblivious to until we draw near–listening to the trance-inducing rhythms of the waves. And just like a cool drink, there’s a refreshing quality about all seaside locales which stimulate the senses and make us feel […]
by Sandra Lee Buxton When Thelma Lyon enters a room you immediately know that she is “in the house.” A big smile, warm greetings for everyone, a splash of humor and news to share. Thelma loves life and hopes that everyone else does too. Generous by nature, her recent gift to Avow is one example […]
by Congressman Curt Clawson (FL-19) South Florida is experiencing an ecological and economic disaster not seen since the 2010 BP oil spill. It’s time for action. Today’s alarming situation is caused by record rainfalls – associated with this winter’s strong El Niño conditions; a phenomenon typically experienced every five years. Unsafe Lake Okeechobee water levels […]
Summer in Naples is definitely different than our “up north” homes –but it gives all of us who are the “year round” folks a chance to reacquaint ourselves with places of the city that we maybe do not go to during season. Beginning this month you can enjoy the last concert of the Naples Dixieland […]
The presidential torch has been passed, and on April 1, Hodges University welcomed Dr. Donald Wortham as its new president. As one of four finalists for the position, Wortham’s vast experience in higher education made him the top choice for Hodges’ Board of Trustees. Wortham attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, saying, “I originally considered […]