There’s evolution and there’s revolution. Food is entering a period of revolution. From health driven changes to hedonist insistence for better flavor, the food we eat will be different in coming years. Chemical & Engineering News writes, “Science is changing sustenance.” Here are some of the ways. Chemicals in food – The first consideration […]
As Southwest Florida celebrated the 2024 holiday season, A Christmas Story: The Musical at The Naples Players (TNP) offered more than a heartwarming tale—it served as a testament to the power of community and connection. Behind the scenes and onstage, this production was as much about the relationships it fostered as the story it told, […]
Since 1991, The Immokalee Foundation has been preparing the next generation of leaders through a 100% focus noneducation, career readiness, and professional development for students in Immokalee — from kindergarten through postsecondary education. Over 16,000 of Immokalee’s best and brightest have received educational support during this time. However, what’s equally exciting is the benefit to […]
Happy New Year! Hang on tight, as we size up Naples’ extreme winter season crammed with non-profit and charitable events. They are stacked with no space to spare –as dense as condos on a beachfront lot. The City of Naples remains the hub of this extreme activity even though it is dwarfed by growth beyond […]
The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks, established in 2002, serves as the official philanthropic partner of Big Cypress, Biscayne, Dry Tortugas, and Everglades National Parks. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Alliance raises funds and awareness to support programs and activities within these national parks, focusing on education, exploration, and conservation. By uniting those who […]
The New Year is here, and with it are people making resolutions towards a healthier lifestyle. Many patients ask me for the tips or steps on how to get started, and I wish it were as simple as everyone taking the same magic pill that would take their troubles away and cleanse them from their […]
Safer Streets for Walkers, Runners, and Cyclists by Michelle Avola-Brown, Executive Director, Naples Pathways Coalition Naples is celebrated for its pristine beaches, exquisite quality of life and abundance of outdoor activities, but it falls short when protecting cyclists and pedestrians. The streets have become perilous for people who bike, walk, and run. Distracted driving, speeding, […]
by Tim L. Tetzlaff, Director of Conservation, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens Dart’s in! I check my watch. It’s 11:34 a.m. Veterinarian Dr. Sara Ferguson, Giraffe Conservation Foundation’s (GCF) Conservation Health Coordinator, maneuvers her truck away from the giraffe through the grasses of Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park. Now we wait for signs that the […]
Dear Artsperts, You have represented Hunt Slonem for 30 years, what are your fondest memories during those years? Signed, Pearl Dear Pearl, Each member of our family, including the youngest, has a memory to share to commemorate the years of our relationship, both professionally and in friendship…. From William Meek, “Last month as I was […]
William Safire’s Drinking in America: A History is not, as I first thought, a book on traveling around to soak up the wonders of these great United States. It is, rather, a book about the history of drinking, as in alcohol, a mainstay since the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth. One of the best known quotes […]