by Tim L. Tetzlaff, Director of Conservation, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens Perhaps like you, I spent many a childhood hour absorbed in Looney Tunes™ and laughing at various characters’ foibles including the gag when someone like Yosemite Sam sawed the board or tree branch they stood on leading to a comedic fall. Of course, […]
Collectors value the influence of jewelry to display power and wealth, but it can also reveal personal taste and express individuality. There’s something else that we can’t overlook. Jewelry can hold a cherished message known only to its wearer. Symbols of love and other uplifting sentiments can also embody a piece of jewelry that’s thoughtfully […]
Dear Artsperts, I love a painting in your gallery, but I am not sure it will fit in my home. Any suggestions? Signed, Spacey Dear Spacey, Artists today are creating larger works than was typical in the past. After we lost our Mercedes Metris van to Hurricane Ian, we used it as an opportunity to […]
Florida’s Friendliest County Honors May as Military Appreciation Month Collier County has many remembrances to celebrate in the month of May. The City of Naples, once called a ‘nothing to do in little town’ in a 1949 Florida Trend magazine article, was also called ‘the little bend in the road’. The road to which they […]
FRY BREAD IS A PHENOMENON I wish there was technology that allowed me to share the pleasure of eating fry bread with you. The pleasure of the crispy crust and the pillowy inside of a good piece of fry bread is unmatched by anything I’ve ever had. Those of you who have been to the […]
It’s hard for me to believe that the winter season is over in Naples and our winter residents and visitors have departed to summer climates. Of course, it was frantic, with traffic being the number one complaint and no matter where you’re from, the City of Naples and a good part of the county are […]
City Election: Have they spoken by voting, or Have they spoken by not voting? The masses have decided either with their vote or by not voting in this past city election. You say to yourself what do you mean by this contradicting statement? How can those voting and not voting have the same effect? Rounding the […]
It’s hard to believe when you’re driving around Naples. Teslas and other electric vehicles seem to be everywhere. There’s no evidence of a decline in sales, at least around here. And why should there be? EVs are quiet, powerful and fun to drive. Up north I drove one that was largely autonomous – a bit […]
Each year as our seasonal residents return north for the summer, Southwest Florida prepares to welcome a different type of visitor. Due to Florida’s subtropical climate, our area experiences mosquitoes year-round. However, during the summer rainy season, the mosquito population grows exponentially. The start of mosquito season in the late spring often brings a heavy […]
Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs Provides First-Ever Crisis Care Canine to Naples Police Department; Max will Assist in Comforting Children and Adult Victims Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs, a Naples-based non-profit organization with a mission that promotes independence for combat wounded veterans, first responders and children with life-changing disabilities through partnerships with skilled assistance dogs, is proud […]