by Jeff Lytle Q: This must be an exciting year for the Naples Historical Society, with the 125th anniversary of Historic Palm Cottage, your living museum? A: Yes, it is! The society is the central voice of Naples history and steward of the. oldest house in Naples. It was amazing to see the public support […]
From the time she was young, Emily Buenafuente loved telling jokes. Humor came naturally for her, and she was always thrilled to have an audience to laugh along at the punchline. But as she grew up, Emily’s disabilities caused her to get picked on in school. The 16 year old has autism and making friends became difficult. “She has […]
Three of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute’s faculty members are among those honored as the Top 50 most influential figures in ophthalmology. Philip J. Rosenfeld, M.D., Ph.D., Carol Karp, M.D., and J. William Harbour, M.D., were named to the Ophthalmologist Power List 2019. Rosenfeld pioneered the off label use of Avastin (bevacizumab) to treat wet age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of […]
In 1950, Naples was a sleepy fishing town undiscovered by tourists. In fact, finding Naples on a map proved rather difficult. However, mosquitoes didn’t need a map and their sheer numbers in the Naples area severely limited outdoor activities. A referendum in 1950, held in accordance with Florida law, established mosquito control in Naples. With no money, no employees, and […]
1990 was an exciting time to study biology at Cornell University. Our genetics professor had announced with great pride that humanity was embarking on an epic quest of identifying all of the existing human genes – Project Genome. For the next decade or so, 40 something thousand genes were identified and to everyone’s dismay humans turned out to be only 1% different […]
Spring is here and Naples Art is exploding with fresh new ideas to be shared and enjoyed by all. Naples Art has been at the forefront of the arts and cultural landscape of Naples since 1954. We believe art can change lives and improve communities. We are committed to developing artists and arts leaders, ensuring artistic expression is available to everyone, […]
Transformational in 2020 and Beyond. It’s a word I often use to describe Guadalupe Center’s impact on the students of Immokalee. Their parents – farmworkers, laborers and service personnel – work hard, but struggle to provide basic necessities. The lack of […]
When you think about experts in technology, it’s easy to assume that men are the ones who lead the way. At Hodges University, Tracey Lanham, Associate Dean of the Fisher School of Technology, actively encourages more women to enter a growing field that will continue to expand exponentially. That encouragement has to start before college. “It’s important to continue encouraging […]
Drones are coming to Naples. And not just the kind you buy at Walmart for your grand-kids. Eye-in-the-sky commercial drones are becoming mainstream. They’re cheaper than manned aircraft, and they can swoop and maneuver just about anywhere. With half a dozen drone companies now operating in the Naples area, you can arrange aerial photography for weddings, monitor roof repair, document storm […]
Most animals admitted to the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at Conservancy of Southwest Florida suffer from injuries or illnesses caused by humans. We put together a list of things to do – or not do – to help prevent injury to wildlife. 1. Prevent your pet cats and dogs from attacking and/or playing with wildlife. Don’t allow dogs to […]