At the stroke of midnight on December 31, the world will once again be joined in a universal commonality when we all begin to sing “Auld Lang Syne,” the poem by Robert Burns that is widely regarded as “one of the world’s most popular songs that no one knows the lyrics to.” The tune can […]
Although I am not a frequent gambler, I understand that is in our nature, as humans, to seek opportunities that offer significant reward, with minimal risk. This explains the allure of games like the slot-machine, the famed one-armed bandit. At the risk of a few coins, one pulls the lever hoping for the golden reward. […]
Baby Basics of Collier County is thrilled to announce a grand celebration! In the 12 short years since its inception, the organization has provided over six million diapers to babies from low-income, working families in Collier County and Bonita Springs. That is huge! To celebrate this momentous occasion, Baby Basics is throwing a party – […]
The Collier County Sheriff ’s Office and its public safety partners are hoping a newsmartphone application will make it easier for people in Collier County to help save lives. PulsePoint is a free app available to Apple and Android subscribers. It takes advantage of citizens and off-duty professionals who are trained in CPR and also […]
Naples is known for many reasons, one of which is our exhibited kindness toward others. Any cowardly act of a hate crime is a crime to all of us. I recently attended a Shabbat of Solidarity at Temple Shalom and this month my message is part of a reading used in their program that night. […]
Read the January 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. […]
Award-winning modern American restaurant and lounge, Ocean Prime, is now open on Fifth Avenue South in Naples. This debut marks the fourteenth location in a coast-to-coast collection of restaurants from Columbus,Ohio-based restaurateur Cameron Mitchell. Ocean Prime Naples offers locally-inspired interiors, a from-scratch menu of seafood and prime cuts of steak, signature cocktails, a Wine Spectator-honored […]
(December 2016 – Naples, Florida) – The 2nd annual Fostering Change Luncheon and Style Show will benefit foster children and their caregivers in our community. The fundraiser is being presented by Friends of Foster Children Forever (FFCF) and will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Wyndemere […]
Immokalee, FL December 7, 2016 Following last week’s wonderfully successful evening of learning to dress for success, the second group of Guadalupe Center’s (www.guadalupecenter.org) college-bound Tutor Corps students will visit the Fort Myers Dress for Success Boutique next week to receive a professional outfit this month thanks to Dress for Success SW Florida. More than […]
Naples, FL – December 2016 – With just six weeks until the gavel comes down to begin the auction, plans are now complete for the 2017 Naples Winter Wine Festival, the most successful international charity wine auction in the world. Teams of top vintners and celebrity chefs have wrapped up their food and wine pairings […]