Entries by LifeInNaples

Exploring COLLIER COUNTY

by Claudia Polzin Consultant to Nonprofits Over the months that you have been reading my articles, you have learned about  the wonderful music groups that we have in this city – and the many and varied  opportunities for concerts – and many of them are free or have a nominal charge.  But as you have […]

Art After Dark – April 2016

April is that month of transition in Naples. A  number of our “snow birds” start their trek back  north and things around town feel busy at the  first of the month then start to slow down or  even “drop off” after Easter has passed. If life kept you so  busy that you weren’t able to […]

Water – State of the City – April 2016

Recently there has been considerable national attention regarding the harmful drinking water. We are pleased to remind Naples residents that they continue to have drinking water that meets the highest standers. The City of Naples Water Treatment Plant is an award winning, 30 MGD (million gallon per day) lime softening facility. The City received the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Plant […]

BICYCLISTS, PEDESTRIANS AND THE MOTORISTS WHO ENCOUNTER THEM

by Beth Brainard, Executive Director Naples Pathways Coalition Motorists, before you blow a gasket; pedestrians, before you shout out directions; and bicyclists, before you exhibit a rude finger salute, PLEASE learn the traffic laws! Knowledge of what is legal and what is not should do a great deal toward diffusing the considerable anger and frustration on the roadways and sidewalks. LAWS FOR […]

Collier 100 Club – From the Publisher – April 2016

If you’re not familiar with this distinguished Club, then you should be. Simply stated, its mission is “To provide immediate financial assistance to the families of fallen police and emergency responders, those who serve in law enforcement, corrections, fire fighting, (EMS) and any and all State or Federal law enforcement personnel assigned to Collier County, Florida and all of Southwest Florida. The mission is […]

energy-packed NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL RAISES MORE THAN $11 MILLION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

After a spirited weekend featuring the best wines produced worldwide and cuisine from the country’s top chefs, the Naples Winter Wine Festival generated $11.1 million during its thrilling live auction, bringing the total amount raised since the Festival’s inception in 2001 to more than $146 million. Guests from around world came together under the tent […]