The short month of February brings with it the important holiday of Presidents’ Day. This is an opportunity for Americans to reflect upon our political leadership in these turbulent and divisive times. As we celebrate the birthdays of two of our greatest leaders, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, we can look with perspective on the […]
With 33 years of experience, the legendary Rickey Lamitie is making waves in Naples with Elevee; the custom clothing powerhouse. Since January 2013, Rickey has made Naples his winter haven not only to run away from the cold weather of Colorado but to dress some of the most successful businessmen and clothing aficionados with […]
History, it seems, does not matter in modern society. Around the country we have seen courses in history stripped away from the curriculum in the public schools as historic buildings and landscapes are being pulled down all in the name of progress. Once upon a time in Naples, very few people knew there was a […]
“It’s all happening at the zoo…” croons a lyric from Simon & Garfunkel’s song from the ‘60s. Now in 2014, it IS truly all happening on Saturday March 22nd at the awardwinning Naples Zoo when The Rotary Club of Naples hosts the 4th outrageous and elegant wine and food extravaganza known as Grapes & […]
Season is in full swing and it’s no exception in Crayton Cove. The Galleries are brimming with activity as a special fund-raiser for “Preserve Our Paradise” was a successful event at the Arsenault Gallery that just finished up the end of January. Art Gallery Old Naples2 and Guess-Fisher Gallery:Nestled In The Cove had opening […]
Dear Artspert: My wife and I own some prints and we have just acquired a giclée. We are curious what is giclée and what the difference is among the different types of prints – monotype, lithograph, reproduction, etc? Signed, Seeing the Fine Print Dear Fine Print, Essentially there are four traditional ways in which […]
The Immokalee Foundation has been committed to empowering Immokalee’s children through dynamic programs focused on education, vocation and life skills for more than 20 years. The foundation works with kids to develop a plan that nurtures his or her development as a student, citizen and future professional. From early reading, scholarship and mentoring programs, including […]
The Naples Players will present Good People from February 5 through March 1 in Tobye Studio at Sugden Community Theatre. Tenacious, sharp-tongued Margie, played by Bonnie Knapp plans to seek employment from an old flame (Paul Graffy) that managed to get out of South Boston and become a successful doctor. David Lindsay-Abaire, Pulitzer Prize winner […]
It’s New Years Day 2014 and as I am writing my February article I find myself reflecting on our Naples City Council. There is a City Council election on February 4th, where three seats are up for grabs. It is unfortunate that my friend and fellow Council member Gary Price will term out and isn’t […]
Scientists have known for over 100 years that there is a genetic link to many types of cancer; however, it has only been in the last 10-15 years that research has shed significant light on just how intricate and complicated those links really are. Unlike diseases such as sickle-cell anemia or cystic fibrosis that are […]