“To witness that calm rhythm of life revives our worn souls and recaptures a feeling of belonging to the natural world. No one can return from the Serengeti unchanged, for tawny lions will forever prowl our memory and great herds throng our imaginations.” ~George Schaller, Pioneering Conservationist Imagine holding a small chunk of concrete in […]
WELL SEASONED Who doesn’t want something that no one else has? And if you’re an avid jewelry collector, chances are that mindset extends to your jewelry wardrobe. After all, jewelry has evolved into a brilliant personal expression for its wearer—one that beautifully displays our own unique taste and style. Something New in Diamonds Here’s a […]
Dear Artsperts, Would purchasing a painting be a good gift for someone special for the holidays? Signed, Holiday Shopping Dear Shopping, Fine art is personal because it is about how the viewer relates to the images and colors in a work and the feelings the work evokes. With the unique nature of art, it does […]
Friendlier, Quieter Nighttime Skies As the sun sets at the Naples Airport Authority, aircraft traffic begins to decrease in observation of the voluntary curfew from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. It’s only taken a year for the Naples Airport Authority’s voluntary curfew – the “Fly Safe, Fly Quiet” program – to see better results with […]
I love the month of December! With so many joyous festivities, twinkling lights and decorative touches everywhere, the delight of celebrating Jesus’ birthday and the gift He truly is, lighting the menorah candles to honor and remember God’s miracle of keeping the oil burning for eight days, sharing sweet treats we have an excuse to […]
Oasis Visitor Center: Alligators Everywhere As I drive across Tamiami Trail on any given day, at any given time of year, I feel like I am driving into a time travel machine. Mostly, my father is with me and his stories of growing up in Ochopee and Everglades City transport me back to a time […]
Southwest Florida is an economic, demographic, agricultural, and environmental treasure with many inherent benefits that should be recognized, acknowledged, and appreciated. Our recent history begins on May 13,1887, when the Florida State Legislature partitioned Monroe County to create Lee County. Nearly thirty years later, on May 8, 1923, Lee County was partitioned to create Collier […]
As the year draws to a close and the holiday season commences, the magic of this festive time of year comes to life through a dazzling array of visual and performing arts offerings to enchant and inspire the Southwest Florida community. From the harmonious melodies of the Naples Philharmonic and star-studded guest artists to the […]
I will start out where I left off politically in the November issue of Life in Naples. For those of you who have moved to the City of Naples within the last four years I thought I would give you a little political boost about our City politics and especially now as we have a […]
Is Naples a Boutique City ? A boutique destination is a place that actively expresses its distinct character. Cities throughout the world are choosing to make themselves unique, carving out a niche in the tourism industry. In a world where within hours you can find yourself not only in another country but a new continent […]