I, over the last 45 days, have been asking readers what they are thinking locally, state-wide and nationally. The following are just a few questions I asked: • Will all three of those governments (local, state, and federal) work together for the betterment of their constituents? • Or will they, once again, forget their […]
Experience Natural Naples at Rookery Bay Research Reserve and the Environmental Learning Center There are so many activities and events happening at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve this winter season. Some are off the beaten path – on the water, beaches and trails and others happening right inside the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center […]
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25TH ANNUAL NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL RAISES MORE THAN $34 MILLION TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY Exhilarating live auction day highlighted by an astounding $1.7 million for a 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible with Mulliner configuration and VIP Bentley experience at Monterey Car Week; two “Million Dollar” experiences for […]
List of Unique, One-of-a-Kind Wine, Travel and Cuisine Experiences Continues to Grow for 2025 Naples Winter Wine Festival Live Auction Among the latest auction lots are six intimate Italian nights with luxury accommodations in Milan and Barolo; a seven-day East and West journey through the world’s premier wine regions in Napa Valley and Bordeaux hosted by […]
Wine Women & Shoes to Benefit Non-Profit Naples Cancer Advisors; Special Luncheon Set for Saturday, February 8th at the Historic Naples Yacht Club Naples Cancer Advisors, a community-based, non-profit organization that provides consultative oncology services free of charge to local cancer patients and their families, will benefit from the 2025 Wine Women & Shoes. This […]
Over 100 Unique, One-of-a-Kind Items Up for Bid in 2025 Naples Winter Wine Festival Online Auction; Auction Runs on January 17-28, 2025 Among the amazing items are a luxury Napa Valley travel experience for six couples with VIP wine tastings and tours, private dinners and accommodations at The Amizetta Farmhouse; a six-bottle vertical collection of limited-edition […]
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 […]