Dear Artsperts, Why all the rabbits? Signed, Hopping to Know Dear Hopping, People often ask us “why bunnies” or “why rabbits” when they first look at Hunt Slonem’s bunny wall in our gallery at 382 12th Ave S in Naples. The answer is really “why not”. Harmon-Meek Gallery has represented Hunt Slonem since the early […]
There is no greater value than having your own expert local private guide. Our guide, Hemendre, was indefatigable, guiding us to greater understanding of India’s rich culture and history, from the era of Moghuls, Emperors and Maharajas, to British occupation and eventually, independence. We gained invaluable insights into the cultural harmony, tensions and tolerances between […]
CHICKEE TALK I don’t know about all of you, but I love reading stories of people reuniting with long lost family after having their DNA analyzed. Those stories seem to have offered a shortcut to the magic of genealogy and what seemed like an endless treasure hunt for relatives. I believe there seems to be, […]
“So what do we do? Anything. Something. So long as we just don’t sit there. If we screw it up, start over. Try something else. If we wait until we’ve satisfied all the uncertainties, it may be too late.” — Lee Iacocca Will Rogers said that even if you’re on the right track, […]
My Thanks for 2022 and Wishes for 2023 Our surviving Hurricane Ian, though there was great destruction it could very well have been much worse. Our First Responders, Emergency Management, the citizens of Naples and Collier County whose resolve in this disaster was outstanding. We had a very strong economy in our City/County in 2022 […]
Happy New Year 2023 is a special year for my wife Chris and myself. Although we moved to Naples within months of each other, we each had been previously married. The year was 1973, which makes 2023 fifty years for each of us living in Naples, Florida. In my 50 years I have always been […]
The Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF) has unveiled its lineup of Featured Sommeliers headlining the 2023 Festival. With the theme “In Perfect Harmony,” the NWWF returns to The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples on February 3-5, 2023, showcasing the finest wines, exquisite cuisine and amazing auction lots benefitting local children. These featured Sommeliers will share their […]
“Be present in all things and thankful for all things” – Maya Angelou If you want to brighten your spirits, consider these suggested day brighteners, one for each day of the first month of the new year: 31—For so many displaced by Hurricane Ian, “home” is a fluid concept. Home is where your heart is […]
Healthcare Network can make a difference beyond the walls of our health centers. by Jaime Ulmer, President and CEO of Healthcare Network Since 1977, Healthcare Network has fought to eliminate social disparities in Collier County. This work became more important than ever when the community was faced with the COVID-19 pandemic. As the existing disparities […]
Feeling Safe Is A Basic Human Need. by Noemi Y. Perez, President and CEO Though I have heard the saying “safety in numbers” many times, I have recently begun to appreciate its meaning on a deeper level. After all, feeling safe is a basic human need. For most in Southwest Florida, safety is a given: […]