Activities around Naples are still going strong this month since Easter is later this year. The art scene here in Southwest Florida is as busy as ever. The Collier County Museum is featuring the historic paintings of Phil Fisher’s 53 years of living in Naples, through the end of this month. It is located at […]
April marks the official end of season in Southwest Florida–don’t get me wrong we love our seasonal visitors– but sometimes do admit to being frustrated with the crowded roads and inability to get reservations in our favorite restaurants. April also marks the end to several entertainment options in our area –one of those being the […]
Every 5 minutes, a person dies of a drug overdose in the United States. Six people die from alcohol poisoning in the United States each day. 76% of these people are men, with 76% of deaths in adults ages 35–64 due to alcohol poisoning. One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds. The “domino effect” […]
“It is high time to protect and preserve what is still left in Florida.” – Dr. Henry Nehrling, Naples Zoo Gardens’ Founder, 1904 “The conservation of natural resources is the fundamental problem. Unless we solve that problem, it will avail us little to solve all others.” – Theodore Roosevelt, 1907 I wish someone had documented […]
Does the word topaz bring to mind a luxurious honey hued gemstone? You’d be right to think that. Its very name, topaz, is derived from the archaic Greek “topazios.” In ancient times, the lustrous tawny yellow stone recovered from an island in the Red Sea had gemstone fans swooning over its translucent tints—thus starting a […]
Trailblazers Opened Paradise 97 Years Ago On April 25, 1928, Governor John W. Martin launched a 450 car motorcade on a one-day journey from Tampa to Everglades City in celebration of the opening of the Tamiami Trail. The Everglades’ greatest day was also a fulfillment of the governor’s 1925 campaign promise to have the highway […]
Try your knowledge about Naples mayors? Cities? Sharpen your pencil and step right up. With trivia board games as popular as ever, and with Trivial Pursuit even sprouting a TV game version on an over-the-air network, it’s easy to see how Trivia Naples could be next in line. Let’s start with a 20 […]
The season of sublime Storytelling continues in April as Artis—Naples showers Southwest Florida arts lovers with an exquisite array of stunning musical performances, exhibitions and lectures. In The Baker Museum, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Obra Sonora continues to captivate audiences with interactive installations merging technology, science and sound. In the Making offers insight into artistic processes through […]
We Lost a Great One Jerry Sanford was a dear friend; one I will think of every day. Jerry and myself worked closely as part of the group who first started the “Freedom Memorial” that can be found today in Freedom Park. Many more joined in on the project along the way to help bring […]
Our mission at NAMI Collier is to provide mental health support, advocacy, and education that inspires resilience and strengthens communities. NAMI Collier makes a positive impact on the community’s social, emotional, and behavioral health by both raising awareness and providing direct services – managing a comprehensive array of no cost programs and support groups for […]