by Lois Bolin Old Naples Historian Since 2004 I have interviewed and met with many Oldtimers who know Naples history as well as those characters with stories that are so important to our community’s heritage. Some of those founding characters were dubbed The Kentucky Syndicate, a group of investors who built Naples in a relatively […]
by Charlotte Nycklemoe, League of Women Voters and Dave Trecker, Collier Citizens Council The 2016 election season is now in full swing, with March 15 behind us and a whole raft of contests ahead. In Collier County alone, there will be sixteen races. At this writing, forty candidates have already filed, and more are expected […]
Construction of phases III and IV remains on schedule for Moorings Park at Grey Oaks. The Continuing Care Retirement Community at the corner of Airport-Pulling Road and Golden Gate Parkway in Naples is being built in four phases. The first three phases include 96 residences in 12 buildings. The Phase III landscape and hardscape have […]
There are many services available in Collier County, but sometimes people don’t know about them until they need them. Project HELP likely falls into that category, though the nonprofit celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The organization is our county’s only state-certified rape recovery and victim services center. It provides free and confidential services to […]
by Sandra Lee Buxton You may not recognize his face or even know his name but you do know his work, trust me you DO know his work. This masterful genius of pastry and chocolate creates much more than a dessert, he creates a work of art. His stunning desserts are guaranteed to make you […]
by Laurel Meny Painting parties have become one of the most popular – and enjoyable – ways to spend an evening with friends while tapping into your creative side. There are several businesses that offer this service right here in Naples. Some allow you to paint a holiday-inspired canvas or door hanging, and some even […]
Dear Artsperts: The stock market is so volatile these days, I wonder if it would be better to invest in art? Signed, Investor Dear Investor, The best advice in acquiring art is to buy what you like first and foremost. When you visit our gallery, we do not speculate about which works will make a […]
Tim L. Tetzlaff Naples Zoo Director of Conservation Recently, Naples Zoo reached a milestone of funding the planting of over half a million trees in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Thinking about trees, I recalled reading my daughter The Lorax years ago and reflecting on how some of the simplest lessons can be the hardest […]
Tennis elbow is a term given as a diagnosis for a common painful elbow condition. This condition affects gripping, lifting and even the turning of the wrist. Some tennis players develop tennis elbow but not all diagnosed actually play tennis. A person diagnosed with tennis elbow usually has pain at the outer protuberance (lateral epicondyle) […]
There aren’t many ‘newly discovered’ gemstones. Most gems have been around for centuries if not thousands of years. But the earth has not given up all its treasures. Every so often, someone stumbles upon a new stone that upsets the whole idea of what are precious stones. WHERE YOU LEAST EXPECT IT Such is the story […]