"A 40-year marriage and a $275 million estate couldn’t survive a bad trustee structure. Don’t assume yours will either." arthphotostock Not So Pleasant in Margaritaville For decades, Jimmy Buffett gave us the soundtrack to slowing down — a cold drink, a warm breeze, escape to simpler days. My family had a house and fishing boat in the Keys, so I grew up with that rhythm in the background. It wasn’t just music — it was a lifestyle. But even paradise needs a plan. Buffett’s $27

The Mission Behind the Masterpiece Since opening in 2000, East West Fine Art in Naples has championed artists with deeper purpose, including faith-driven painter Piper Bridwell (PB). In this conversation with gallery owner Leeza Arkhangelskaya (LA), Piper shares how light, texture, and technique express something beyond the canvas. LA: How is your faith reflected in your art? PB: My faith is shown in my work by creating a blending that shines a sense of light, representing th

Understanding and Managing High Blood Pressure Lucigerma Overview Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high. It is common but can be serious if not treated. People with high blood pressure may not feel symptoms. The only way to know is to get your blood pressure checked. Blood pressure is written as two numbers. The first number (systolic) represents the pressure in blood vessels when the heart contracts or beats. The second num

Many know The League Club for its signature fundraiser, Naples Tables®. The eighth Naples Tables® was held in February and featured 56 stunning tablescapes created by talented designers and innovators from near and far. Over 1000 people attended the two-day event, which included special guest Vern Yip. The League Club is also widely recognized for its impactful grantmaking. Since 1986, the organization has awarded more than $8 million in grants to 222 carefully vetted agencie

The Workforce That Keeps Our Community Thriving Photos from Walk 4 ALICE held on March 7, 2026 at North Collier Regional Park At our inaugural Walk 4 ALICE on March 7, I noticed a young family making their way along the path at North Collier Regional Park with two toddlers in tow. Both parents work full-time. They brought their children because they wanted to show their support for other hardworking families in our community. By the end of the walk, the little ones were tire

Honoring the 2025–2026 Golden Apple Recipients Connie Kinstler, Big Cypress Elementary School As the school year draws to a close, our community takes time to reflect on the educators who make a lasting difference in the lives of students. Great teaching is more than a job. It is a daily commitment to inspiring and guiding children toward their full potential. As this edition arrives in homes throughout Naples, our community is once again celebrating the educators whose dedic

Les Misérables Takes the Stage at TNP The Naples Players production of Les Misérables The Naples Players will open its 73rd season with one of the most powerful and beloved musicals ever written: Les Misérables. Running June 24 through July 26 in the Kizzie Theater, the production marks the highly anticipated return of the sweeping musical to TNP’s stage for the first time since the summer of 2013, when it was performed in what was then Blackburn Hall. Based on Victor Hugo’s

Coach Home Lifestyle with Huge Clubhouse and Amenity Package Completed at 208 coach home residences in the new 54-acre South Naples community, Antilles is right sized for as much privacy or neighborly engagement as homeowners choose. Its roads and coach homes were developed around the central 14,000 square foot clubhouse amenity center and the adjacent Kingfisher Lake and wetland preserve, forming the natural heart of the community’s social, fitness, and leisure activities. E

Where Naples Living Meets Unforgettable Dining "Danny is in the kitchen at 4 a.m., preparing the bakery selection from scratch - something you truly have to see (and taste) to appreciate." In real estate, we often talk about location, presentation, and that intangible moment when something just feels right. As we continue writing for Old Naples News, we’re reminded that the same holds true in dining - and our recent visit to Saigon to Paris Café delivered on all fronts. For t

Holistic Tips for Summer Cooling Without AC Monkey Business Images As much as we love Southwest Florida’s summers, by now we are really feeling the heat and while I am a big proponent of the very mild AC cooling (75-76°F), sometimes you just must chill a bit more. So, here are some useful holistic tips you can use this summer for AC-less heat relief. 1. Get friendly with Aloe Vera Most people only reach for aloe vera when they are totally sunburnt. However, research found tha

(Tommy Bahama and Maui Jim, that is) Retro neon reimagined in the newest Maui Jim sunglasses. | Photo by Karen T. Bartlett It was a lucky day for my non-fashionista self when I strolled through the open door of RELAX by Tommy Bahama on Third Street South to encounter General Manager Devin Williams mixing up their sister company's signature orchid-topped Mai Tai cocktails and mocktails. The occasion was, in part, the unveiling of the latest high tech Maui Jim sunglasses. One m

NCF Invests Over $30.6 Million in Local Nonprofits Robert Heidt, Jr., Adam and Ashley Gerry, Bill Beynon, Maria Jimenez-Lara and Sue Bieker The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the world-renowned Naples Winter Wine Festival, is proud to announce that it has invested more than $30.6 million in approximately 50 local nonprofit organizations to help fund essential resources and services benefitting the most vulnerable children in Collier County. Eac

Since March of 2021, the Collier CARES (Community Application for Resources and Emergency Services) app has served the community’s most vulnerable populations, connecting people in need with the critical resources and services available in Collier County. Now, approaching its five-year anniversary, the free, bilingual app has officially relaunched with impactful updates designed to improve accessibility, clarity, and overall user experience. Originally launched with the suppo

Paula Apsell at Arthrex One Conference Center | Michelle Reed Photography More than $350,000 was raised at the 25th Anniversary Triumph Dinner, held on March 4, at the Arthrex One Conference Center in Naples. With 260 guests, the annual fundraising event exceeded its fundraising goal, achieving $357,000 for the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center’s educational programs. A special match offered at $50,000 from two operations grants led to the record-setting financial su

$500K Gift Awarded for further expansion of NCH Rooney heart institute The Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation is proud to announce that it has recently awarded a $500,000 gift to further support expansion of the Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) Rooney Heart Institute, assisting the local, non-profit healthcare organization in its long-term mission of transforming Southwest Florida into a destination for world-class cardiovascular care. Construction is already underway on th

Annual Showcase raises generous donation for Baker Senior Center Naples Kody and Kristina Gear, Marisa Luizzi, Olga Placeres and Wanda Rodriguez Preferred Travel & Company is pleased to announce that ticket sales to its 2026 Luxury Travel Showcase resulted in a $15,000 donation to Baker Senior Center Naples. The funds will help the non-profit organization provide its wide-ranging social programs and services for older adults. “We are delighted to support Baker Senior Center N

Celebrating Stories That Unite Us The Naples Players has announced its 73rd season, a thoughtfully curated lineup built around the theme celebrating stories that unite us. Sponsored by Porsche Naples, Season 73 spans large-scale musicals, intimate plays, classic works, new productions, and student performances, reflecting the organization’s continued commitment to building community through exceptional access to the power of theatre. “This season represents a real moment of m

From Humble Beginnings to A Beautiful Smile "Regardless of whether that smile is initiated in our brain or in our hearts, Dr. Popescu wants to help people be able to smile with comfort and confidence.” “Designed to Smile” is the slogan Dr. Flavius Popescu came up with as the foundation of his dental career. He treats all his patients with the mindset that we were all intelligently created to smile from the day before we even got our first tooth. From our muscles to our bone s

When Thai cuisine is premade, everything tends to taste similar across restaurants; when it’s authentic like this, you notice distinct layers in every bite.” For our second column in Old Naples News , we couldn’t help but smile at our setting: we’re writing this from a lanai overlooking Fifth Avenue South in Naples, watching the parade of people enjoying our city and hearing clinking glasses drift through the air. After decades in Naples real estate, we’ve learned that the be

chainarong06 April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. This month we bring to light this disease that actor Michael J. Fox has lived with for many decades. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra. Symptoms generally develop slowly over years. The progression of symptoms is often a bit different from one person to another due to the diversity of the diseas