by Karen Coney Coplin Twenty years ago, I was introduced to the Immokalee Child Care Center upon moving to Naples. Many of those committed to its success then remain key players today, as it continues on an ambitious journey with two exceptional newer programs (START and FIT START – Science, Technology, Arts, Reading Together and […]
In November, Florida voters will decide whether to approve a constitutional amendment that would legalize medical marijuana in our state. Many times over the past several months I’ve been asked for my opinion on this issue from a law enforcement perspective. I would like to share my thoughts with all of you. I believe that […]
Baby Basics of Collier County (www.BabyBasicsCollier.org) will host its 7th Annual Champagne Brunch & Fashion Show on Monday, November 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Wyndemere Country Club, located at 700 Wyndemere Way in Naples. The annual Champagne Brunch & Fashion Show is hosted each year to raise funds for Baby Basics, a volunteer organization that […]
by Kelly Merritt Cooking Up Tradition” the Holocaust Museum sponsored luncheon will be held on December 3, 2014 at the home of Maureen and Arnold Lerner in Quail West. The event benefits the education programs for the Holocaust Museum and Education Center of Southwest Florida. The heart behind the cooking at the Holocaust luncheon are […]
It is not often that a family held business like John R. Wood Properties goes outside to find an executive vice president. Indeed, it has been over 20 years since it named veteran Realtor Dottie Babcock to her current position of chief operating officer. But earlier this month, Phil Wood, president of the company, announced […]
What began as a simple wine festival in a boutique food market, then moved to the Naples Zoo where it was renamed “Grapes & Apes,” and finally settled in its new home along Naples’ treasured Fifth Avenue South – The Naples Grape Escape has effortlessly evolved into a true festival of fine food, exquisite wines, […]
by Kelly Merrit With Thanksgiving right around the corner, every year cooks scramble to find a new way to make that old bird more enticing. Surprisingly some of the best advice comes from neighbors who love that Thanksgiving feast. Life in Naples asked some of our town’s most prominent foodies – who cooks the turkey […]
Gala season is officially here and it’s the perfect time to share some of the latest trends and tips to get you ready. There is nothing better to complete an outfit than perfect hair. If you’re like me, it’s quite a treat to book a stylist to hand create an inspiring hair design. Glance around […]
1) Baby hair and cowlicks can be a real pain: Keep a tooth brush handy just for such annoying times. Spray the tooth brush with a strong hair spray and use to comb down the annoying hairs. PS works for eye brows as well. 2) How to really use hair spray: Hair spray if not […]
by Clay Cox My wife and I were sitting in our kitchen last night and couldn’t help but talk about a kitchen renovation one more time. As we looked at our no character lackluster grey flat panel doors we started to imagine what new color and style would do for us. We talked about the […]