NAMI Collier County has A New Home for its FREE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS I stepped into the leadership role at nonprofit NAMI Collier County in late July, just before Hurricane Ian shook Southwest Florida to its core. The impact on the mental health of our community cannot be underestimated. NAMI Collier helps people and families […]
He’s been called ‘Renaissance Man’ in many situations and by various publications. Music composer, award-winning cinematographer, the world’s leading authority on music in sports that require music as part of their competitive performances, Alexander composed 27 feature film scores and has over 300 documentary scores to his credit. Forty-one Olympic medalists won competing with music […]
As we approach Everglades Day April 7, The Everglades Foundation is marking its 30th anniversary: 30 years of dedication to our mission to restore and protect America’s Everglades through science, advocacy and education. It all began in 1993 when two fishing buddies – Paul Tudor Jones II and the late George Barley – enraged over […]
Insomnia which is commonly known as a disorder of normal sleep affects millions of Americans. In fact, one in four Americans reports having occasional issues with sleep while for the unfortunately 9% of Americans – lack of quality sleep is a nightly predicament. I keep a stash of creative tips in my holistic medicine war […]
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 […]