by Sandra Lee Buxton – Curiosity may have killed the cat, but for Robert and Carole Leher, their curiosity resulted in a book. Naples Beach Homes: Cottages, Castles, and the Families That Built Them. Their excitement in planning, implementing, and execution took about three years. It began with a simple question, “Who lives in those […]
A bullet pierces the front door of the Gaillet home in France, then a menacing voice shouts, “You must leave your home within 24 hours .” This dramatic event is part of the beginning of the cruel and destructive takeover of France by the Nazis. The Catholic Gaillet family of six children not only left […]
by Dr Neil Curley, PhD Born many years ago before iPhones, tablets, e-mail, Kindle, and numerous apps, one had to be proficient in the art of handwriting. Script writing, known as writing cursive was an important element in one’s education. Classes in penmanship were part of your elementary school curriculum. Hours were dedicated to completing […]
Imagine having the chance to walk the Emmys red carpet, attend the awards ceremony as a VIP, and join the stars at the glamorous Governors Ball; jet set to India for a 10-day trip complete with custom-made saris and jodhpurs – personally fit by the tailor to the royal families – and dinner at the […]
Naples is known for over-the-top fundraisers from private homes to posh hotels – and now for one of the best outdoor parties known as ZOObilee: Feast with the Beasts. Mark your calendar for Friday, February 24, 2017 from 7:00 -11:00 p.m. You’ll be part of this deliciously wild way of gathering together to support the […]
To those in the Healthcare community, his name says it all. Dr. Robert Tober is respected for his leadership, as an educator and excellence in patient care. He is often acknowledged as having a passion for service. His low key approach is a source of comfort to patients, who have their own anxiety to deal […]
Do you ever think about the people who answer emergency calls, the ones that you see by the side of the road tending to victims of a car accident. Lights flashing, traffic being redirected, we’ve all seen the uniform, but who are those people? Maybe the Naples Police Department, thank them next time you see […]
About five minutes into a nice meal at a local favorite restaurant, the server announced to the entire room that there was an emergency. Someone else in the venue needed a nurse or doctor immediately! How would laws of the United States protect an individual who does the potentially good deed? Civil law has historically supported […]
Naples, FL – October 18, 2016 – Guests to the Naples Winter Wine Festival will be blown away by the breathtaking speed and striking beauty of two limited-edition sports cars that are up for auction this year: The Audi MY18 R8 Spyder—the first to be physically delivered in the US—and the McLaren 570 GT, the most luxurious McLaren […]
The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples welcomes back Conrad Williams, a Dale Chihuly trained glass artist. Beginning Thur. Dec. 1 2016, Williams will once again provide guests an opportunity to design their own glass keepsake through an interactive glass blowing experience. Perfect for the traveler seeking unique experiences, guests will choose from a rainbow of […]