by Lois Bolin Old Naples Historian with Florida Native, Peter Thomas, WWII Veteran A 17.3 billion dollar industry, Valentine’s Day, has long been known as a day of romance but its tradition and patron saint is cloaked in mystery. Legend tells us that Valentine was a third century Roman priest, who defied Claudius II’s ‘no […]
Brings laughs and donations for Friends of Foster Children of SWFL Laughs were abundant as nationally known comedians, Jake Johannsen and Nigel Lawrence, entertained guests at the 14th Annual Comedy Cabaret to benefit the Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida (FFC). The fundraiser was held at The Naples Beach Hotel and included cocktails, silent […]
What’s in your family treasure chest? by Jill Ciccarelli Rapps, CFP® Financial Advisor Wisdom has been regarded as one of four cardinal virtues; and as a virtue, it is a habit or disposition to perform the action with the highest degree of adequacy under any given circumstance1. What if we could easily “pay our wisdom […]
A lesson in the love of dance from Sheila Davis You’ve seen her at social events and in the pages of all the local magazines. But she’s fast becoming known around town for her twirling, fancy footwork and gorgeous costumes. Sheila Davis loves ballroom dancing and says nothing other than her children has ever given […]
by Congressman Curt Clawson Let’s hope the so-called “Cromnibus” Bill, which passed in the House on our final day of the 113th Congress, is the last “sausage” we’ll be seeing from Washington. We had only two days to review that over 1600 page bill – hardly adequate time for our team to thoroughly study it. […]
Read the February 2015 edition of Life In Naples Turn pages by moving your mouse across the corners or clicking the arrow buttons. View larger by clicking on the menu bar and there are a variety of viewing options available. Email to your friends with the envelope logo. Print pages with the “printer” button. […]
Naples was still a small town back in the fall of 1979 when Natalie Guess moved here to pursue her art career after eight years of vacationing in this beautiful part of the world. Within the first year, she met her true love in life, artist Phil Fisher, a Naples resident since 1971. The time […]
February is all about love. Valentine’s Day is a jewelry lovers dream because one can give or receive beautiful objects that speak for them. The gesture is lovely. Giving a gift of jewelry carries with it a promise of beauty, permanence and value. It mirrors the sentiment of the giver to the recipient no matter […]
by Tim L. Tetzlaff Alligator Bay habitat at the Zoo. Director of Conservation & Communications | Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens MONSTERS HELP PEOPLE – SO DO SKUNKS While the Scooby-Doo style monsters are usually out for revenge or money, the real monsters offer medical breakthroughs. I’m speaking of the Gila monster. Based on research […]
Harkened by blooming flowers, budding romance and a billion pounds of chocolate, love is stirring our hearts and reminding us of the importance of connection. Love is an art form. Love and art connect. This time of year, love and art entwine in the form of countless expressions of gratitude and romance. The Naples Art […]