A land of unique experiences and breathtaking beauty, New Zealand holds its culture and values dear. Brimming with pride, its residents embody the nation’s cultural landscape, a captivating fusion of ancient Māori traditions and modern influences. Māori culture, an integral part of New Zealand’s identity, infuses every aspect, from its language and art to its […]
The Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), one of the world’s most prestigious charity wine auctions, returns for its 25th annual celebration on January 24-26, 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón. With three days of activities, the 2025 Festival will once again showcase exceptional fine wines, amazing cuisine and unique, one-of-a-kind auction lots benefiting its founding […]
It’s the subject of energy in its various expressions has always piqued my interest. I have authored numerous articles and posts about Masaru Emoto’s experiments with frozen water crystals to document how invisible energy changes the structure of water, and, since we are mostly water, how energy affects every aspect of our livelihood. Today I […]
As the leaves begin to turn and the air cools well, in other parts of the country at least, millions of us just set our clocks back an hour as Daylight Saving Time (DST) ended. This transition can significantly affect our daily lives, sparking a lively debate about its merits and drawbacks. It also made […]
by Tim L. Tetzlaff, Director of Conservation, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens I often use this phrase when mentoring young people seeking direction. It’s a reminder that taking any step is key. Whether they love the path or find it’s not for them, they are moving forward. My own journey into conservation began with a […]
What About Red? In a world of colored gemstones, spinel stands alone as a regal jewel. Its intensely hypnotic hue has created legions of loyal fans. Spinel’s vibrant scarlet tint makes it highly sought after for couture jewelry. Until the development of gemological instruments which separated one red stone from another, all red gems were […]
November is the time to Give Thanks! Well, every day is a day to give thanks, but when we enter the month of November, we step into a magical time of year when we choose to think of others and the ways we can make the world a better place. Two special days in November […]
As the city of Naples observes its centennial anniversary, locally owned and operated Gulf Coast International Properties is pleased to share in the celebration. Todd Hall, GCIP real estate agent (Featured Photo) and proud Naples native, has a rich family legacy stretching back several generations to the beginning of our town’s history. Todd’s family were […]
Every year at this time I think I’m being repetitive by saying where did the summer and fall go? It seems as if I just wrote an article about the forthcoming summer and our plans in Angola on Lake Erie, near Buffalo, New York. We were with family and friends, and had fresh grown sweet […]
The Guess-Fisher Gallery features works of art by long time residents of Naples, Phil Fisher and Natalie Guess. As well as our paintings, we show a collection of works by eight other professional artists which offers a variety of interpretations of Naples area scenes. These are two stunning oil paintings we just acquired for the […]