The bounty of fall harvests and the Thanksgiving holiday are here! In the spirit of the season, I spoke with dedicated leaders committed to taking action so those dealing with hunger and food insecurity issues are given assistance now and throughout the year. Kari Lefort, the Collier Resource Center CEO, shared comments about food insecurity […]
One sign of a devoted non-profit organization is a passion to expand rather than ration services. Central Naples’ Fun Time Early Childhood Academy is expanding its high-quality, affordable and accredited programs off campus to Poinciana Elementary School and Golden Gate High School. The move is prompted by Fun Time’s headquarters operating near capacity with 96 […]
The best studio is the out-of-doors and Naples offers a very scenic studio with many visual possibilities on a daily basis. As long as the weather is cooperating, which it is, more often than not, a painting is just waiting to be created. “Clouds and Reflections” is one of those scenes Naples presented recently. “Thought […]
Tips for Choosing a Senior Living Community Selecting the right senior living community may be one of the most important decisions you and your loved ones will make. Although there is no magic formula for determining when a move will be right for you, these tips will help you navigate the process with confidence. Be […]
Catch a Dream with newlywed Erica Sample in The Marvelous Wonderettes at The Naples Players Let’s catch a dream! L-O-V-E: that spells love! Recently, Erica Sample, cast as Suzy in The Marvelous Wonderettes, had her dream wedding with volunteer and box office associate, Adam Fasano. Not only did the two meet and become friends here at The Naples […]
Did you know property owners can be held liable for not using reasonable care to discover dangerous conditions and to protect their guests from those conditions. Before you think I’ve taken off my conservation hat and hung out an attorney’s shingle, this scenario is relevant to our native wildlife. Not warning tenants, guests, or […]
Indecisive Maybe? We usually devote this space to droolworthy jewelry that inspires even the most jaded collector. But this time, let’s have a little gemstone tutorial, shall we? Simply digging into the story behind the stone is a satisfying experience. The more we know about the world of colorful gems, the deeper our appreciation grows. […]
Dear Artsperts, What is your most interesting sales story? Signed, Pitch Dear Pitch, When taking on a longstanding business and working with our father, William Meek, who has been a part of it since 1972, there are very few sales scenarios he hasn’t encountered. Last year Juliana surprised him with a new one, a literal […]
Thanksgiving: Renewing Our Sacred Honor George Washington issued the first Thanksgiving proclamation by the United States government in 1789. In 1846, Sarah Josepha Hale, the editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book, published the first of many editorials encouraging the celebration of the “Great American Festival.” She hoped it would be a unifying holiday to avert a […]
I grew up in the Chicago suburbs, and by this time of year, it was cold enough for sweatshirts and, often, coats and hats, too. Baking pumpkin bread or other sweet treats happened most weekends, as did a fire in the fireplace. It was already darker in the evenings, well before the time changed. […]