FINDING THE STORY IN PEARLS Who doesn’t love a good story? And what jewelry connoisseur doesn’t love an intriguing tale about their own accessories? Our jewelry wardrobe is built one piece at a time—and it can cover our lifetime. The more intentional our collection becomes, the greater the thought we put into the meaning behind […]
The Surprising Benefits of Active Transportation in Collier County When we talk about improving our community, we often focus on schools, healthcare, and economic growth. But one of the smartest investments we could make in Collier County isn’t in a classroom or clinic, but on our streets! Creating safer streets for people who walk, run, […]
In our beautiful town of Naples, it’s easy to live on the surface, enjoying the sunshine, the restaurants, the golf courses, and the beaches. But Chris Lombardo believes that real fulfillment doesn’t come from being entertained; it comes from taking initiative, giving back, and becoming part of the solution. For over 40 years, Chris Lombardo […]
I consider this summer article, which covers three months, the “end” of season and the new season starts in November. It just makes sense to me, don’t ask why. Usually as I write the summer and a bit of fall articles, I am in Angola, New York which is about a thirty-minute drive from downtown […]
Purpose Evolves, but Survey Results Demonstrate Naples Airport Remains Vital to the Community The Naples Airport began operating in 1943 as a military airfield, the training ground for many World War II aviators. A lot has changed since then. Today, the Naples Airport accommodates private aviation and flight training schools as well as the Collier […]
What Is the Meaning of Life? Some say that the meaning of life is that which we choose to give it. Grok.AI states that the meaning of life refers to the significance or purpose of existence, which varies greatly among individuals. No one would have known this better than Viktor Frankl, who, in 1945, within […]
Some Ideas for Keeping the Doldrums of Summer at Bay Candidates for city, state, and national elections happening in 2025/2026 are starting to surface. It’s never too early to start researching their positions on issues important to you. The summer lull is a great time to find a charity or volunteer organization looking for help. […]
From engaging new exhibitions at The Baker Museum and poignant Naples Philharmonic performances to soul tributes, high-energy jazz and the eagerly anticipated return of the Naples International Film Festival (NIFF), the Artis—Naples late summer and fall programming offers something for everyone. The 2025-26 season marks Alexander Shelley’s second year as Sharon and Timothy Ubben Artistic […]
A Day on Fifth Avenue South from Someone Who Lives It Every Day Samantha Bloom, Social Media Manager & Lifelong Fifth Avenue South Enthusiast There’s a rhythm to Fifth Avenue South that’s hard to describe but easy to feel. The glow of string lights at dusk, the hum of laughter floating from an open patio, […]
Will you be the visionary to save something irreplaceable? by Tim L. Tetzlaff, Director of Conservation, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens You and I stand at a unique time in history. For nearly all humanity’s history, nature stood dominant over us. Sure, we did our share of condemning a few notable species to the history […]