When we are lonely, we lose impulse control and engage in what scientists call “social evasion.” We become less concerned with interactions and more concerned with self preservation. It may be more deadly than obesity. It is a major risk factor for dying prematurely. This malady is called loneliness. It has been described as social […]
How one church shows that God loves us, one and all by Kelly Merritt Naples Community Church is special for many reasons – but for some families, it means a lot to be able to bring Fido or FiFi along for worship. Honoring these special family members is more than just being able to bring […]
Man’s best friends, renowned for their devotion, are thought to have played a role in developing modern humans by helping to eradicate caveman rivals, the Neanderthal, some 40,000 years ago. Anthropologists, now hypothesize when modern man migrated from Africa to Europe, they brought with them superior tools and a loyal ally, domesticated wolves. Since then […]
In response to the demand for Moorings Park at Grey Oaks’ continuum of care and active lifestyle, the community is introducing The Residences at Grand Place, a collection of thirteen two-bedroom plus den, two-and-a-half bath penthouse-style residences expected to range from 1,858 to 2,696 square feet and priced from $1.1 million on the top floors […]
Be Engaged. Be informed. Be the Difference. Naples Works. Opportunity Happens. by John S. Cox, CCE, CEcD, IOM President & CEO Each of the three sets of two sentences above describe the work that takes place under the umbrella of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and its Affiliates: Opportunity Naples and Leadership Collier. The […]
It is well known that Naples is a community that does things, we are aggressive in our work on behalf of others. We volunteer, we mentor, we attend fundraisers, we chair events, and we support endeavors. The list of people who do these things in nearly endless but every now and again someone stands out. […]
Do you remember Pat Boone’s #1 hit of 1957 – April Love? Okay you do not need to confess if you do – but I will confess that I could probably remember all of the lyrics. Perhaps you are more drawn to Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong’s April in Paris – or Simon and Garfunkel […]
with our friends in Israel and avoid a “Flounder Moment by Congressman Curt Clawson Everyday we read about the latest atrocities committed by Islamic extremists, threatening the security and liberties of free people everywhere. It’s a particularly troubling time for America, for Israel, and for the entire civilized world. It’s a time for unity and […]
April is one of those months that residents look forward to each year. The weather is quite nice and the roads become almost bearable again, at least the lines for restaurants are not as long. We get that chance to visit areas around Naples that we avoided for the last three months. If one of […]
The summit of international gem bazaars occurs every winter in Tucson, Arizona. Dealers, designers, retailers and collectors from around the world descend upon this dusty desert town for a few weeks of raucous finagling and just plain stone love. What happens in Tucson . . . well it doesn’t stay there, that’s for sure. What […]