by Juliana Meek and Kristine Meek Dear Artspert: Why is New York City considered the center of the art world? Signed, Big Apple Art Dear Big Apple Art, New York City wasn’t always considered the center of the art world. It garnered that distinction by 1955 from the previous destination for art lovers – Paris, […]
by Tim L. Tetzlaff Naples Zoo Director of Conservation As you stroll through the gardens at Naples Zoo, I’m willing to guess your first thought isn’t how all these animals got here. And that’s good. Better to stand in awe at the wonders of the natural world while gazing into a tiger’s eyes. Yet that […]
There is a certain charm about the downtown Naples area that cannot be found anywhere else in the Southwest Florida region. Cambier Park, located just off the southern side of vibrant 5th Avenue South, this oasis of Olde Naples features the beautiful award winning Arthur L. Allen Tennis Center. All charged up ready to go […]
Designers draw inspiration from countless things the world over that captivates them. Travel, memorable life events, the physical world around us, even certain stones themselves can spark a fire in the creative mind of a true jewelry artist. This month we feature jade; an ancient gemstone that resonates with today’s jewelry collectors as well. Early […]
by Congressman Curt Clawson As we begin a New Year, I want to thank the people of Southwest Florida for giving me the honor of serving Florida’s 19th Congressional District. Christmas Day marked 18 months since I took the oath in the “People’s House.” I’d like to mark this milestone by offering a brief recap […]
Living in this area for over 20 years – it always amazes me how quickly “season” comes around and how it seems every year it gets busier and busier and the car carriers arrive earlier and earlier. Don’t get me wrong – I love our seasonal residents – they bring a certain level of energy […]
January is a busy, exciting orchestral music month at Artis—Naples, with four nights of Masterworks concerts, our first Pops concerts of the season, two Visiting Orchestras, two Sypert Salon concerts, two nights of Around Town concerts plus performances with Paul Taylor Dance Company, Renée Fleming and Kristin Chenoweth. We’ve made a handy guide to make […]
Author Joan J. Curley had two desires: to travel and to write. Her writing was put on hold while her attention was given to her life career as an educator, elementary teacher, school counselor K-12, and school principal. However, the travel continued. She circumnavigated the world twice. Joan lived in England and she and her […]
It’s a new year and new things are happening in Crayton Cove in Old Naples. There are new works rotating through the Cove Inn Lobby show, allowing the public to see a sampling of the artworks available in the Galleries of Crayton Cove. They are for sale there or if one wants to see more, […]
By Mayor John Sorey No matter where our residents and visitors are from, anyone spending time in Naples over the holiday season considers it home. We had many wonderful events this holiday season, beginning with the ribbon cutting at the recently renovated Naples Pier. We had over 300 folks come out and enjoy a wonderful […]