a message from your publisher Reg Buxton

As I look forward to 2026 it is with a great deal of excitement. Our beloved City of Naples is a wonderful place to be whether it’s year-round or during our famous Season. It is also the time of year that families get together enjoying one another’s company, reminiscing and sharing what they anticip

As E-Bikes Take Off, So Does THE Need for Safety

If you’ve noticed more e-bikes cruising around Collier County lately, you’re not alone. Electric powered bicycles are becoming a common sight on our roads and sidewalks. They’re a fast and convenient way to get around. And as e-bike use increases, so does the need for awareness and safety. That’s es

America 250 by Lois Bolin, Ph.D., Old Naples Historian

As we close the chapter on 2025, the nation is turning its eyes toward 2026 and the once-in a-lifetime celebration of America’s 250th birthday—the Semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence. Donald Trump established Task Force 250 to plan a spectacular nationwide commemoration on July 4,

Let’s Celebrate Naples – Past, Present and Future

As a long-term resident of Naples (31 years), I’ve learned to take the city’s growth and associated changes in stride. While much has changed, some constants remain, such as the ever-growing traffic problem, which has always been an annoyance. (Anyone else remember when Exit 105 on 75 didn’t even ex