There’s just something enduring about the classics – they weather all of the seasons and trends. From novels and movies to music and wine, we all have our classical favorites. Here at Shula’s Steak House Naples, the classics endure in the form of delicious food, and of course – dessert! We all know the French […]
Michael D. Helm, National Commander of The American Legion, attended a special ceremony at Hodges University recently to present the official charter to the university’s American Legion Post. The Post has been renamed the John Ebling Memorial at Hodges University American Legion Post 397 in honor of the late John Ebling, who was instrumental in […]
by Karen T. Bartlett During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we asked the professional staff at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County what parenting skills top their wish list to help prevent and eradicate child abuse. The list is short, surprisingly simple, and costs absolutely nothing. Here’s what they said. 1. SAY “EYE” LOVE […]
Harry Chapin Food Bank Summer is a time for family vacations, backyard barbecues and long, lazy days at the beach or pool. But for Collier County children like six year old Daniel summer is when they go hungry because their one reliable source for a meal—school —closes. More than 60 percent of Collier County public […]
I can’t believe today is April 4th, and I won’t be writing again until the August issue comes out. So basically this is the season wrap up and it comes at exactly the right time. Everyone I have spoken with that has anything to do with the service industry all say exactly the same thing, […]
by Clay Cox I’ve been designing, selling and installing custom kitchens in Naples for 22 years now and I still learn something new every day. Some of what I learn is from research; some is from my interaction with clients. By following their dreams and wishes I am consistently being presented with something new and […]
DON’T THROW YOUR BACK OUT! What a wonderful season we have had. The weather has been spectacular and the heat and humidity is here. Many people head elsewhere to another home yet more and more people are becoming Naples’ residents. Either way, spring-cleaning seems that it cannot be avoided. We all have either closets to […]
RAISES FUNDS FOR LOCAL FOSTER CHILDREN It was a night of cowboy boots, hats and western attire at the 8th Annual Boots and Boogie Bash held on March 21. The sold-out fundraiser, held at Grey Oaks Country Club, benefitted the Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida (FFC). Guests enjoyed cocktails, a silent auction and […]
From Legendary Marine General James Mattis by Allen Weiss, MD, MBA, FACP, FACR President and CEO, NCH Healthcare System Learning from others helps us improve personally and helps our communities and everyone within live longer, happier, and healthier lives. A good friend shared an article entitled “17 Brilliant Insights from Legendary Marine General James Mattis,” […]
Life expectancy is going up everywhere, including the U.S. where people now live to an average age of 75. Someone born in 2012 has a life expectancy of nearly 79 years. So it is in most developed countries around the world. Japan checks in at 81 years, and Western Europe at 79. Southeast Asia, South […]