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 […]
Excitement, cowboy boots and hats filled the room at the ninth annual Friends of Foster Children Forever (FFCF) Boots & Boogie Bash. The fundraiser was held at Grey Oaks Country Club with over 220 in attendance. The Bash began with a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a Texas-style dinner, live auction and dancing. The event raised over $150,000 […]
Wine legends Bill Harlan and Antonio Galloni to showcase unique collection of “first-growth” vintages Naples, FL – July 21, 2016 – Harlan Estate, the ultimate cult winery behind some of the world’s most sought-after California Cabernets, will headline the 2017 Vintage Cellar with a vertical tasting of ten celebrated vintages, including extraordinary 100-point vintages from […]
As a result of the last local election, the Naples City Council has three new members as well as a new Mayor. In other words a change of 57 percent. The Collier County Board of Commissioners will have three new members after the Fall election or a 60 percent change in the Commission. Why is this information of interest you ask? With […]
Culinary Hall of Fame recipient will be honored at world’s most successful international charity wine auction Naples, FL – June 28, 2016 – The Naples Winter Wine Festival has announced that it will welcome Wolfgang Puck, the culinary celebrity and owner of such legendary restaurants as Spago and CUT, as the Chef de […]