Entries by LifeInNaples

State of the City March 2014

Since Naples was founded in the late 1800s, people have been attracted to the city because of its natural beauty, balmy weather, and potential. Not to mention it was most popular for hunting and fishing. According to historical literature about Naples, the name, “Naples” stuck because the bay was promoted and described in newspapers and […]

Chabad Naples Presents A Historic Evening

On February 24, 2014 Chabad Naples hosts a moving evening with Mrs Eva Schloss at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. Mrs Schloss is the step-sister of Anne Frank and will bring to the night unique personal insight into the young girl the world knows best through her diary. Mrs Schloss is herself a Holocaust concentration camp survivor who since 1985 […]

Dazzling Speakers At The 2014 Imagine Solutions

At the heart of the Imagine Solutions Conference is the combustion of intelligence and passion that happens when great minds collide to discuss the world’s most important issues. This is “Ignite Your Mind!” with national media content and major brand partners including BBC, CNBC, NOVA and the National Geographic Society. The conference will take place […]

Washington Update

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 […]

A True Bespoke Experience

   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 […]

Heritage Heroes

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 […]

Grapes And Apes

    “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 & […]

Art After Dark

    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 […]

Ask The Artspert

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 Helps Students Pave The Way To Personal And Professional Success

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 […]