with our friends in Israel and avoid a “Flounder Moment by Congressman Curt Clawson Everyday we read about the latest atrocities committed by Islamic extremists, threatening the security and liberties of free people everywhere. It’s a particularly troubling time for America, for Israel, and for the entire civilized world. It’s a time for unity and […]
April is one of those months that residents look forward to each year. The weather is quite nice and the roads become almost bearable again, at least the lines for restaurants are not as long. We get that chance to visit areas around Naples that we avoided for the last three months. If one of […]
The summit of international gem bazaars occurs every winter in Tucson, Arizona. Dealers, designers, retailers and collectors from around the world descend upon this dusty desert town for a few weeks of raucous finagling and just plain stone love. What happens in Tucson . . . well it doesn’t stay there, that’s for sure. What […]
Sure, but how about Muntjac, Agoutis, and Tamarins? by Tim L. Tetzlaff Director of Conservation & Communications | Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens Ever since author Frank L. Baum had Dorothy gasp “Lions and tigers, and bears, oh my!” on her journey along the yellow brick road, these iconic animals have become inseparably linked and […]
Now, Naples is buzzing, frenetic with movement. Last year was a record year for tourism in the area and this year our community seems poised to break that record. We have so much to be proud of, from our blossoming economy to our fantastic health and well-being to our beautiful beaches and nearby unique ecosystems. […]
Thank You! You and your guests attended the Foundation of CCMS Wine Tasting Fundraiser, Saturday, February 28th. You enjoyed fine wine and hors d’oeuvres at the Naples Wine Collection and caught up with friends and colleagues. Attendance was $50 per person and helped raise funds for the Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students, […]
SERVICE: “The action of helping or doing work for someone.” That is what more than three thousand people were doing on September 11, 2001. Some lost limbs, many lost their lives and we all lost a piece of innocence. When we think about that day, most of us can say we knew someone directly or […]
More than thirty of the most effective charities in Collier County today received more than $8 million in grants to continue their critical work with at-risk and underprivileged children in Southwest Florida. The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founder of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, also presented checks totaling $3.8 million for three long-term […]
This month’s column covers water. What kind of water you ask? Ocean, rain, ground or reclaimed? No, we are talking about Amendment 1 water. A remarkable 75 percent of Neapolitans and Floridians agreed preserving sensitive land and water was essential and should be paid for with the revenues derived from the doc stamps revenues when […]
The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County is hosting the Fifth Annual Crawfish Boil. The event is open to the public and will feature authentic Louisiana-themed food and crawfish, live entertainment, activities, raffles, give-a-ways and more! The event is a friendraiser to increase awareness of the Club and the valuable resources it offers to […]