by Senator Garrett Richter (aka Pop Pop) It was never on my “bucket list” to be elected to public office. As I reflect on the past 10 years, I’m also reflecting back over my lifetime to various meaningful pieces of advice I got from my father. Early on, Dad told me that above all, “be […]
by Laurel Meny With a season that includes 14 exhibitions, three weekend-long outdoor art shows in downtown Naples, five Art in the Park art shows, four Dinners with Artists, a haunted house, For the Love of Art – its answer to the annual gala, over 100 classes and workshops, ARTScool summer art program for kids, […]
by Juliana Meek and Kristine Meek Dear Artspert: I noticed at an artist’s gallery exhibition that he had created a lot of paintings in the past year. Should I be concerned about his apparent prolific style? Signed, Mo’ Paintings Mo’ Problems Dear Mo, The number of works of art an artist produces will only have […]
by Tim L. Tetzlaff Naples Zoo Director of Conservation Last summer, Naples Zoo created a permanent home for a blind panther that also included space away from the public area to give temporary care for injured or orphaned panthers. Already, the Zoo has taken in two more panthers. The first arrival was a now seven-month-old […]
Moorings Park’s innovative Platinum and Diamond Membership Programs are designed to provide those looking forward to making Moorings Park their future home an opportunity to experience the community’s onsite healthcare, engaging social activities, and celebrated dining prior to committing to residency. Most importantly, the Programs offer the peace of mind that comes from knowing a […]
by Diana Jarrett GG RMV Fancy colored diamonds are increasingly popular now for both bridal jewelry and simply for those to whom over the top luxe is the thing to have. Fancy colors when referred to diamonds simply means that the diamond has a distinct and attractive body color. Best part is these tints are completely […]
by Dianne Reed “This facility has been a haven for Titus. The staff love and nurture him in ways I never dreamt possible. He has flourished socially, and I couldn’t have wished a better place for him. His language is off the charts for his age, and I definitely attribute a lot of that because […]
by Claudia Polzin Consultant to Nonprofits If you are a musical theatre fan you remember – March came in like a Lion – part of the lyrics from one of the famous songs in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel. Hopefully, this will not be how we greet March in Naples – and this month is one […]
by Sandra Lee Buxton My DNA indicates that I am more than a third Irish, which gives me the authority to speak on a subject that I know nothing about, Irish Step Dancing. Who hasn’t seen and loved watching “Riverdance?” If that didn’t encourage you to call for lessons or lay down with mental exhaustion, […]
by Karen Coney Coplin Non-profit organizations exist to support and benefit a particular important cause, and ultimately to advance the public interest. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (“JDRF”) is just such an organization, and they are on a mission: to turn Type One into Type None. Millions of children, adults and families are challenged by […]