One of my past supervising editors at the Naples Daily News once said Florida is a state of extremes. The term stuck with me. STATE OF EXTREMES Colleen Conant, my boss in the 1990s who came to Naples from Colorado, made the comment in the context of water. Our area either had too much of […]
We’re into the holiday season now with so many gift giving opportunities in front of us. What to choose? Many of us have come to a place where—while we appreciate each gesture—we simply don’t need more things. We prefer experiences. The memories made from precious and unique experiences last the rest of our lives with […]
by DAWN MONTECALVO, President & CEO / Guadalupe Center ONE TEEN’S VISION FOR SUCCESS Celena has become quite the art collector. Although her collection doesn’t feature a Rembrandt, Monet or da Vinci, it does feature a Juanito. The medium of choice in her collection isn’t oil or acrylic paints on a linen stretched canvas; it’s […]
by Kristine Meek and Juliana Meek Dear Artsperts, I am an artist and my social media posts have become very popular, but I also discovered that someone has taken images of my work from the internet and is now selling it as reproductions. Signed, Gone Viral Dear Gone, It is exciting for an artist when […]
by MICHELLE AVOLA-BROWN, Executive Director / Naples Pathways Coalition Have you started your holiday shopping? Any tough to buy for folks on your list? As you ponder the perfect gift for your loved ones, you may want to consider cycling safety items or clothing, a gift registration to a fun event, or make a donation […]
The day after the storm cleared, community stewards, such as Naples Promenade Disaster and Recovery Group, sprang into action alongside organizers, coordinators, volunteers, and social media whizzes. Since then, many groups who were looking after the physical needs of various neighborhoods sprang forth along with individuals who were looking after emotional needs to feel connected. […]
As we approach winter in Florida, we are fortunate that we aren’t having to ready our pipes for freezing temperatures or buying salt to spread over our driveways. Winter is an amazingly exciting time in Florida. People are leaving the security of their air conditioned bunkers to begin enjoying whatever the outside has to offer. […]
By Jay Newman, COO / The Athens Group, Developer of the Naples Beach Club As we continue to work with the community and the City of Naples on the Naples Beach Club, a number of residents have asked about the status of the resort’s development. I appreciate “Life in Naples” giving me the opportunity to […]
FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH PRESENTS 49TH ANNUAL “CHRISTMAS WALK AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY” ON DECEMBER 2nd & 3rd The Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) will host the 49th annual “Christmas on Fifth” on Friday, December 2nd from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, December 3rd from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. This […]
The Christmas TV classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer introduces many special characters including Sam the Snowman. The famous balladeer Burl Ives lent his voice to the narrator’s many songs. Sam’s opening number “…everyone wishes for silver and gold,” asks how these are valued. Is it because of the pleasure given by material things, the appearances […]