by Lois Bolin Old Naples Historian with WWII Veteran Peter Thomas George Washington issued the first Thanksgiving proclamation by the United States national government in 1789, but it is Sarah Buell Hale, ‘editress’ of Godey’s Lady’s Book, who deserves the credit for making Thanksgiving Day a national holiday. After 17 years of advocacy, Abraham Lincoln […]
by Kelly Merritt As the 2015 Imagine Solutions event fast approaches, attendees from last year and years past wonder: what will they think of next? This year, Imagine Solutions has done it again, creating a thought provoking program that’s sure to do what Imagine Solutions does best: shift the mind to a more productive place. […]
Advertorial by Catherine Fay Companies expand for a number of reasons when time and opportunity seem right. That’s exactly what’s occurring for premier charter operator Naples Air Inc. who just celebrated their 12th anniversary this past summer. We’re excited to report that we’re expanding several areas of our business to offer more services; diversify our […]
by Tim L. Tetzlaff Director of Conservation & Communications | Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens Remember sitting in front of the television when nature specials were an event. Like me, memories may wash over you when you hear the bass drum and inspiring brass theme music that opens up each National Geographic special announcing we […]
TAKE A MOMENT TO LEARN S.A.F.E. S.T.E.P.S Staying accident free is a matter of taking “Safe Steps,” literally and figuratively. Start by Assessing your home for barriers to safety, because each of us are accustomed to our own environment, it becomes easy to overlook the obvious. Ask a home health professional for their opinion and […]
An around-the-world tour in a private jet, rare collections of some of the world’s most sought-after wine, and a chance to meet the Queen of England are among the highly anticipated items to be auctioned off at the Naples Winter Wine Festival, taking place January 23-25, 2015 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. […]
When I was sworn into Congress on June 25, I pledged to faithfully defend the Constitution – and to serve my God, my constituents, and the nation I love – to the best of my ability. I decided to pursue this role because I’m concerned about the direction of our great nation, especially the growing […]
Elements of fire and ice will create a dynamic backdrop for the Guadalupe Center’s signature fundraiser Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples. The annual event, themed “Fire & Ice: Igniting the Flame of Learning,” is chaired by Sandy Vasey and Linda Yost, longtime supporters of the Guadalupe Center. The event […]
We Neapolitans love our coastal region for the same reasons that visitors can cite by rote; warm sunny days, loads of exotic native flora not seen outside the Gulf Coast, and of course our gorgeous beaches. Ah, water, so inspirational. A leisurely stroll along the shorelines reminds one of what is truly important in life. […]
At Dance Arts by Maria, preparing for a holiday performance requires a lot of organization, a lot of patience and a whole lot of heart. “We have done these appearances in the past and we are waiting to hear final dates and confirmation on them, but the students are excited to perform this year again […]