Hoping to hold onto its core strengths, Naples is transitioning quickly, at this point in time. One thing we have experienced over the years, is that Naples has been growing and changing constantly. We came to Naples in 1971 and it was a charming, quiet town that had a laid back attitude and beautiful weather! […]
Breaking bread goes hand in hand with telling stories. I first heard about Keba Mbengue years ago dining under a chickee here in Naples – and how trees forever changed his life. Keba lives in Senegal about a four-hour drive from the capital city of Dakar, but an unfathomable distance from the world you and […]
Our true wealth is tied to having gratitude for what life brings our way, everyday! Jewelry has been a form of personal expression for both its creator and wearer for millennia. Jewelry fanatics admire the stunning gold and gemstone adornments that graced the ancient tombs of Egyptian pharaohs for a glimpse of just how archaic […]
Dear Artsperts, Just curious. What’s the process for direct carving sculpture? Sincerely, Carving to Know Dear Carving, Few sculptors attempt the challenge of direct carving, where skills are learned over the course of years and passed from masters to apprentices. Direct carving is the only form of art where raw material is removed to create […]
A mid Collier County’s centennial, one of its oldest buildings – erected by the county’s namesake founder – is on the verge of a restoration and new mission. The stately Bank of the Everglades, a centerpiece of Everglades City, is getting a fresh foundation and gentle interior makeover so it can serve as a visitor […]
I’m sure you all have certain scents stored in your memory bank. You know, like when you smell popcorn, you immediately think of being at the movies. The other morning, on my drive to work on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, I drove through an area that had a recent brush fire. The smell […]
PRESERVING AND PROACTIVELY PROTECTING OUR EVERGLADES Everglades National Park is one of the most treasured parts of our local community, our state, and our country. Not only is the Everglades the third largest national park in the lower forty-eight states, but it is a World Heritage Site that is home to thirteen endangered species, the […]
I wish the title were an exaggeration. According to a FocusDriven® Nationwide Insurance study, up to 80 percent of all crashes involve some form of driver distraction. The United States Department of Transportation notes that cell phones are involved in 1.6 million auto crashes each year, and these crashes cause at least half a million […]
By April May Many have heard of us, but most have not until that someone is you or you are someone’s daughter, someone’s son, someone’s wife, someone’s parent. So, who are we? What do we do? We are BELIEVERS— We are Project HELP! We are YOUR non-profit organization that is staffed by professional counselors and […]
Spring is in full swing at Artis—Naples in April, and the arts are blossoming throughout the Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus. From a new iteration of a community favorite exhibition at The Baker Museum to numerous dynamic performances by the Naples Philharmonic, this month is brimming with performing and visual arts […]