It seems as if I have spent my entire speaking life talking to people, unfamiliar with Seminoles or “American Indians,” about my experiences, knowledge and opinions. I can remember as far back as being around four or five years old. I was at my grandparent’s village in East Naples, a local tourist attraction to some, […]
by Candice Sebring-Kelber With the active lives of families in the 21st century, home furnishings need to stand up to their needs. Today, more and more upholstery companies are making this easier by adding a wide array of performance fabrics to their lines. Under a variety of brand names like, Crypton and Inside/Outside, performance fabrics […]
Even the most seasoned of jewelry collectors may have no idea what their favorite gemstones looked like au naturel. But thanks to talented gemstone cutters, their highest potential is revealed through expert polishing. Still, for many connoisseurs, seeing the stone as it came from the ground is an awe-inspiring treat. Natural stones of every species […]
It’s no secret that across the globe the performing arts took a massive hit in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent roll out of vaccines and the hope of resuming a sense of normalcy has theatre lovers eager to return to their favorite performing arts venues and get lost in the world […]
by Lisa Spiller While many were online shopping and decorating for the holidays this year, I accepted an extraordinary invitation to go on an African safari for 10 glorious days in December, 2020. This, at a time when many people were hesitant to travel due to the pandemic, and some even asked “Is Africa even […]
Many patients turn to a trusted online resource, Healthgrades™, before selecting medical professionals and facilities. Healthgrades not only provides meaningful information that connects caregivers with patients, it also provides insights into the better-performing hospitals, medical facilities and professionals, which in turn leads practitioners and facilities to strive toward excellent outcomes. NCH Heart Institute (NHI) consistently […]
1888 – Construction of the 600 foot Naples Pier was completed. 1901 – A small wooden structure on stilts was built at the northeast end of the pier where passengers registered after disembarking. 1910 – The hurricane of 1910 destroyed the original 1888 Naples Pier and it was rebuilt. The new pier was stronger and […]
by Kelly Krupp, Vice President of Philanthropy at Guadalupe Center We all hope to leave a legacy. We want to leave our children and grandchildren with the best education, the best environment, the best parks, the best libraries and the best opportunities possible. It’s about leaving our community in a better place than when we […]
The Circle of Life Conceived by the love of two, died with the love of many While home to a little over 22,000 people, the City of Naples is one of the wealthiest cities in the United States, with the sixth highest per capita income and the second highest number of millionaires per capita in […]
Dear Artsperts, I found an abstract painting in your gallery that I really like. I have a particular space in mind, but the space is too narrow. My interior designer suggested cutting off about 12 inches on each side of the painting and reframing it so the painting will fit. Can you do this for […]