by Tim L. Tetzlaff Director of Conservation & Communications | Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens Remember sitting in front of the television when nature specials were an event. Like me, memories may wash over you when you hear the bass drum and inspiring brass theme music that opens up each National Geographic special announcing we […]
TAKE A MOMENT TO LEARN S.A.F.E. S.T.E.P.S Staying accident free is a matter of taking “Safe Steps,” literally and figuratively. Start by Assessing your home for barriers to safety, because each of us are accustomed to our own environment, it becomes easy to overlook the obvious. Ask a home health professional for their opinion and […]
An around-the-world tour in a private jet, rare collections of some of the world’s most sought-after wine, and a chance to meet the Queen of England are among the highly anticipated items to be auctioned off at the Naples Winter Wine Festival, taking place January 23-25, 2015 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. […]
When I was sworn into Congress on June 25, I pledged to faithfully defend the Constitution – and to serve my God, my constituents, and the nation I love – to the best of my ability. I decided to pursue this role because I’m concerned about the direction of our great nation, especially the growing […]
Elements of fire and ice will create a dynamic backdrop for the Guadalupe Center’s signature fundraiser Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples. The annual event, themed “Fire & Ice: Igniting the Flame of Learning,” is chaired by Sandy Vasey and Linda Yost, longtime supporters of the Guadalupe Center. The event […]
We Neapolitans love our coastal region for the same reasons that visitors can cite by rote; warm sunny days, loads of exotic native flora not seen outside the Gulf Coast, and of course our gorgeous beaches. Ah, water, so inspirational. A leisurely stroll along the shorelines reminds one of what is truly important in life. […]
At Dance Arts by Maria, preparing for a holiday performance requires a lot of organization, a lot of patience and a whole lot of heart. “We have done these appearances in the past and we are waiting to hear final dates and confirmation on them, but the students are excited to perform this year again […]
CHANGING COMMUNITY The form and function of community is changing. In today’s world, there is less emphasis on geographic community. Gone are the days of barn raisings and neighborhood picnics. While the era of communities built by neighbors wanes, a new era of social communities is emerging. Social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and […]
One of the most important annual actions of City Council is to approve a balanced budget. Many of you have heard me say that the City is the most complex $133 million dollar entity that I have seen. This is predicated by the 21 (twenty-one) different funds in the City and the State of Florida […]
The decision to vote no on Amendment 2 is not based solely on the lack of medical safety – but on the unforeseen community and law enforcement impacts – all we have to do is look to see what has occurred in Colorado and Oregon. Let’s not make the same mistake. Collier Count Sheriff Kevin […]