Entries by LifeInNaples

Saluting the Despotism of the Petticoat

During Women’s History Month by Lois Bolin Old Naples Historian You’ve come a long way, baby,” was the Philip Morris slogan, that reached out during the height of the feminist movement targeting professional women in 1969, who understood “it was a woman thing” to “find your voice.” (PM’s subsequent marketing slogans.) Abigail Adams didn’t need […]

Parent Involvement

by Erika Donalds Collier County School Board Member We’ve all heard the mantra – “Parent Involvement is the key to Student Success.” It has been my mission for several years to engage parents and provide an avenue for greater involvement in their children’s education. Looking forward, we have some excellent opportunities to connect parents and […]

Chasing the Vision

by John S. Cox, CCE, CEcD, IOM President & CEO The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce WHO? Arthrex is one of the top 100 fastest growing companies in the United States for the past 10 years and its mission, “helping surgeons treat their patients better,” reflects a global strategy to change the world for the […]

Photo Finish

Debbie Newman makes everyone look great in event photos by Kelly Merritt Sometimes life takes a unique path – a single event can begin a whole new journey. That’s just what happened to Debbie Newman, president of PhotoMagicEvents. Newman left a career in non-profit management five years ago to care for an ailing parent. “Soon […]

Jewish Family & Community Services of Southwest Florida

Dr. Marc Agronin, board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist and the Medical Director for Mental Health and Clinical Research at Miami Jewish Health Systems, will present a two-part seminar on dementia on Tuesday, March 10, at Jewish Family & Community Services of Southwest Florida in Naples. The seminar will feature a morning session for professionals, including […]

Solutions for America

require leadership, economic liberty and teamwork. by Congressman Curt Clawson America is a nation where solutions rest not in big government, but in personal liberties, free enterprise, and the opportunity for all to pursue their own American Dream; regardless of race, creed, or conditions of birth. We should not burden the American economy with higher […]

Painters and a Potter

five & art after dark March always seems to be the busiest month of the year here in Naples. The weather is beautiful and there is a lot to see and do that is memorable and worthwhile. If you enjoy art and music and a good time, “Five Painters And A Potter” is an absolute […]

Split Personality Sizzler

by Diana Jarrett GG RMV Let’s say you love several colors of exotic gemstones, and can’t settle on just one? You’re in good company. And this is your lucky day. We’ve got a special jewel for you to consider this month, and it has quite a pedigree. ROYAL PROVENCE Some particularly rare jewels possess an […]