“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 & […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The Naples Players will present Good People from February 5 through March 1 in Tobye Studio at Sugden Community Theatre. Tenacious, sharp-tongued Margie, played by Bonnie Knapp plans to seek employment from an old flame (Paul Graffy) that managed to get out of South Boston and become a successful doctor. David Lindsay-Abaire, Pulitzer Prize winner […]
It’s New Years Day 2014 and as I am writing my February article I find myself reflecting on our Naples City Council. There is a City Council election on February 4th, where three seats are up for grabs. It is unfortunate that my friend and fellow Council member Gary Price will term out and isn’t […]
Scientists have known for over 100 years that there is a genetic link to many types of cancer; however, it has only been in the last 10-15 years that research has shed significant light on just how intricate and complicated those links really are. Unlike diseases such as sickle-cell anemia or cystic fibrosis that are […]
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, encompassing 110,000 acres of protected lands and waters on the Gulf coast near Naples, provides unique opportunities to explore coastal uplands and enjoy barrier island beaches. The Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center provides hands-on exhibits, Observation Bridge, nature trail with viewing platform, daily programs, an art gallery, gift shop, […]
No matter the business, you must evolve to meet the changing needs of customers. No one knows this better than Quail Creek Country Club, where a program of renewal is currently underway. With facility buildouts and renovations in progress, the Club is committed to elevating the country club lifestyle for its membership. A renewed […]
Ever wonder what gemstone dealers chat about in private? We caught up with Niveet Nagpal, president of OMI Privé recently who scours the globe in search of the best in precious gemstones. We focused on a luscious pinkish-orange sapphire from exotic locales like Sri Lanka and Madagascar and whose name, Padparadscha means lotus blossom in […]