In 1943, the Naples Airport – then known as the Naples Army Airfield – opened as a World War II training site for bomber crews and fighter pilots. Back then, Naples was a quiet, remote fishing village, the picture-perfect postcard image of “Old Florida.” Collier County’s population at the time was estimated at 5,000 residents, […]
Summertime tends to be a great time to travel, no matter where you live. Here in Naples this year, especially, there have been unusually high temperatures, so I went up to Northern Michigan, as Phil and I had for nearly 30 years. Traverse City is a wonderful place to be, in July when the weather […]
Most people think of exercise as something that changes the body. We measure it in pounds lost, miles logged, or heart rates achieved. But movement may be altering something far more profound: our perception of time itself. Think about the last workout that truly challenged you. Twenty minutes on a rowing machine may have felt […]
Collier County voters will make several important decisions in the August 18 primary election, including races that will be decided that day and never appear on the November ballot. Key Dates July 20 – Voter registration deadline August 6 – Vote-by-mail request deadline August 8-15 – Early voting August 18 – Primary Election Day Florida […]
In a world where processed foods beckon us with their convenience and fresh produce promises health and vitality, it is easy to forget that our plates sometimes carry more than just nutrients and flavors. Beneath the delicious facade of our favorite snacks lies a hidden battleground: the fight against toxic chemicals. From pesticides in our […]
As the school year begins, our roads become busier with school buses, parents driving to drop-off lines, teen drivers heading to class, and hundreds of children walking, biking, scootering, and riding e-bikes to school. While the excitement of a new school year is in the air, it’s also one of the most important times to […]
Over recent years, I’ve wrestled with some of my favorite quotes. In 1904, our gardens founder Dr. Henry Nehrling wrote that, “It is high time to protect and preserve what is still left in Florida.” I once put that on t-shirts for the zoo. As an appreciator of language, I had been struck by a […]
Wayne and I have always celebrated the Fourth of July the same way—cookouts, parades, family, friends, and fireworks. It’s one of those traditions that anchors the summer and reminds us why we’re so blessed to live in this extraordinary country. But this year was different. This wasn’t just another Independence Day. It was America’s 250th […]
When it comes to fighting crime, responding to emergencies and answering calls from the community, Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies are prepared to meet whatever challenge comes their way. That preparedness doesn’t happen by chance. It’s the result of Sheriff Kevin Rambosk’s commitment to making sure deputies have the best training, the best equipment, the […]
This is the first time in many years that I find myself heading into the hottest summer months and I’m still in Naples. Usually, Chris and I are heading towards the cool climes of Angola, NY (outskirts of Buffalo) for my favorite fresh local grown corn, cooling off in Lake Erie and of course hanging […]