Do you remember as a child lighting a sparkler on the 4th of July? There was a small fizz of sound a big burst of light and then tiny flashes of light extending up and then out. Well our Winner this month is just like that sparkler. You’ll hear a little noise as she scurries […]
Finding the balance between school, work and home is a challenge for many Hodges University students. For the 64 percent of female students at Hodges, the challenge becomes greater due to the struggle in receiving the financial support needed to pursue a college education. Hodges student Renee Greer understands that struggle all too well, saying, […]
Like artists at their easels, the chefs at Chops City Grill have let their creativity loose, reimagining the restaurant’s menu to offer Southwest Florida incredibly flavorful and affordable surprises! It’s the biggest makeover the menu has seen in five years, said Skip Quillen, who owns Chops City Grill on Fifth Avenue South and its sister […]
A community’s art scene speaks to its quality of life and creates a foundation for change and innovation in everything we do as a society. Here in Southwest Florida, residents and thousands of tourists recognize the Naples Art Association (Naples Art) as the community leader of visual arts and as a cultural resource. The von […]
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 […]