Naples Airport’s environmental initiatives run deep by Chris Rozansky, Executive Director, Naples Airport Authority The Gordon River Greenway Park is a 140-acre ecological corridor that travels through the heart of Naples. The 2.5-mile, meandering trail is designed for passive recreational activities, like walking, biking, rollerblading, fishing or snacking under picnic shelters. While it’s a great […]
Human beings are wired for connection from the moment we are born. We are constantly looking for warmth, and a sense of belonging – it is a fundamental part of our psychology. Interactions with fresh faces stimulates our brains, challenges our paradigms, and often brings a lively wave of excitement into the normal humdrum of […]
As the 2025-26 season enters its latter stretch in April, Artis—Naples is giving arts-loving patrons plenty to enjoy, with two Masterworks programs, a special Naples Philharmonic performance pairing the orchestra and Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley with world-class violinist and Artistic Partner James Ehnes, a Pops program celebrating the life and music of a […]
“Jane” became a familiar voice to 911 dispatchers, reporting everything from alligators in her yard to people listening through her lamps and TV. Deputies responded repeatedly and, though the calls were unfounded, their Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training helped them recognize Jane was experiencing serious mental health challenges, not committing a crime. Instead of arresting […]
For more than one hundred years, our forefathers endured the unchecked power of tyrannical, old-world monarchs as they abused, suppressed, and exploited the masses. They dreamed of a better future for humanity; they dreamed of a form of government that put its people first; they dreamed of democracy; and in 1776, they changed the world. […]
Clam Pass Country Park showcases vistas of a beautiful beach amid a scenic boardwalk traversing a vibrant and unique natural habitat. Birding enthusiasts often enjoy sightings of beautiful shore birds, pileated woodpeckers, and yellow-crowned night herons along the way. Learn about Southwest Florida shells and see other treasures such as shark teeth the Gulf may […]
As we step into Season 73 at The Naples Players, I do so with deep gratitude and a sense of optimism for what theatre can offer us right now. This season is centered on connection: how it is formed, tested, broken, and renewed. At a time when many of us are craving opportunities to come […]
Well, the City election is over and this will be the last time I will be writing anything about it. I will say that the voter turnout was a disgrace, and not one of my choices was elected. Was that because I’m over the hill and don’t know my city politics anymore? I don’t think […]
What’s Going on with the USPS? “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” Except, those rounds aren’t quite so swift anymore. The United States Postal Service is struggling – slower mail delivery, rising debts, a 9.5 billion net loss in the […]
When Joe and Tami Balavage founded Help A Diabetic Child (HADC), it wasn’t because they planned to start a non-profit. It was a spontaneous and caring action because their 16-year-old son Michael received a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis (T1D), and their family’s life changed overnight. Michael’s family quickly learned a reality that most never have […]