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 […]
Norman Toback tells a tale of family, love, and hope in It’s a Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play at The Naples Players An uplifting tale of family, love, and hope – It’s a Wonderful Life is a Christmas story that has stolen the hearts of audiences for over 70 years, and is bound to do […]
Supports Southwest Florida Community Members with Parkinson’s Disease More than 400 members of our Southwest Florida community turned out for the Parkinson’s Association (PASWFL) of Southwest Florida’s Bingo for Bags & Baubles fundraising event on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The event supports the services provided to the Southwest Florida community by the PASWFL. The annual […]