Kristi Blokhin It’s that wonderful time of year again when family and friends come together to share stories, laughter, and love, and I’m reminded, once again, how truly blessed we are to create those memories right here in beautiful Naples! The holiday season has always held a special place in my heart. I look forward to my family coming home, enjoying meals at our favorite restaurants, and browsing the charming boutiques along Fifth Avenue South, Third Street South, and the

Marine Industries Christmas Boat Parade on Naples Bay The 36th Annual Marine Industries Christmas Boat Parade on Naples Bay will be held Saturday, December 13. This year’s parade theme is “Five Golden Rings.” Winners will take Best in Class and Best Overall Theme winner. The Naples City Dock will host the judging committee and VIP guests, with limited presale tickets for a front row seat to the spectacle. The parade of lighted boats will start at 6:15 p.m. All sizes of boats

The Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) invites you to celebrate the holiday season in style with a lineup of festive events sure to delight visitors and locals alike. From dazzling lights, joyful melodies parades and more, Fifth Avenue South is the place to be this December. 52nd Annual Christmas Walk Experience the magic of Naples' largest Christmas showcase during this cherished two-day festival, Friday, December 5 (5–10 p.m.) through Saturday, December

A month-long calendar of events for all ages Photography by Reagan Rule Holiday festivities have already begun on Third Street. Third Street South, Naples’ historic and iconic downtown shopping and dining district, celebrates the holiday season with its 48th Annual “Christmas on Third” festival, a month-long calendar of events for all ages. Naples Snowfall and Christmas Music The Christmas Joy continues throughout December with live Christmas music every Thursday and Friday e

Holiday Tech Gift Guide This years 2025 holiday tech gift guide involves a list of exciting and innovative tech products. I have personally used each of these and can answer any questions! iPhone 17 Pro Max $1099 and up tinyurl.com/bd8ny2bt Apple’s newest iPhone Pro models feature three 48-megapixel sensors (main, ultra-wide, and telephoto) for high native detail and consistent color. The front selfie camera is now 18 megapixels and can switch between portrait and landscape m

Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026 (No event December 24, 25, or 31) Step into a tropical winter wonderland as Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden returns—brighter than ever! This family favorite livens up our Southwest Florida winter evenings with new experiences nightly. Explore A refreshed path guides guests through glowing landscapes, while playful new displays delight all ages. While the Performance Lawn once again beckons for

A Joyful Naples Tradition Naples Philharmonic Holiday Pops Each December, Holiday Pops fills Hayes Hall with the spirit of the season as the Naples Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic Chorus, and Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus come together for one of Southwest Florida’s most beloved musical traditions. Presented by Artis—Naples, the annual concert envelops audiences with twinkling lights, festive décor, symphonic sparkle, soaring voices, and cherished melodies for a celebrat

This holiday season, The Naples Players invites audiences to celebrate family, love, and resilience with Little Women: The Musical , performing November 19 through December 21, 2025, in the Kizzie Theater. Sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union, this heartwarming production transforms Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel into a sweeping musical that captures the spirit of the season and the power of following one’s dreams. Little Women: The Musical  follows the journey of the M

Yuganov Konstantin December is often called “the most wonderful time of the year,” yet many of us end up feeling exhausted rather than enchanted. Between holiday shopping and gatherings, family expectations, and year-end responsibilities, it’s easy to find ourselves running on adrenaline and caffeine instead of calm and joy. The truth is our bodies experience this season differently than our calendars suggest — and understanding that can help us restore balance from the insid

Your Voice Matters District School Board of Collier County Rooted in the superintendent’s theme for this school year — The Power of WE — Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to share the 2026 Legislative Platform adopted by the district school board on October 8. These eight priorities reflect a shared commitment to advocating for strong public education policies and resources that support our local students, staff, and schools. As the Florida Legislative Session beg

Aree_S Death is the only legal tax avoidance strategy. Everything else is timing. One concept getting more attention lately captures this perfectly: Buy, Borrow, Die. You buy appreciating assets. You borrow against them to create liquidity. You die with them so your heirs receive a step-up in basis that eliminates the unrealized gains. The phrase isn’t new. It’s been used in wealth circles for years. But it entered the mainstream after ProPublica’s 2021 investigation into how

A Celebration of Art L to R: Karen Culver, Don Blauvelt, Tekla Taylor Shopping for gifts is on everyone’s to-do list this time of year—and finding something truly original can be a challenge. This holiday season, skip the ordinary and step into the creative heart of Naples: the Naples Art District. With more than 100 artists working in a variety of mediums, the Naples Art District offers a shopping experience that’s as inspiring as it is fun. You can browse handcrafted works

antoniodiaz The holiday season is synonymous with family gatherings, festive meals, and indulgent treats. While celebration is an important part of wellbeing, excessive eating can lead to short- and long-term health consequences such as weight gain, insulin resistance, gastrointestinal discomfort, and exacerbation of chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Fortunately, there are several simple strategies that can help maintain balance without sacrificing enjoyment.

Waves of Healing and Growth Across Southwest Florida Freedom Waters Foundation stands as a beacon of hope, inclusion, and well-being for children and adults with disabilities, veterans, and those facing life challenges. Founded in 2006, Freedom Waters Foundation began as a local mission and has grown into a far-reaching nonprofit that delivers thousands of therapeutic boating experiences annually to people who might otherwise never know the joys of life on the water. On any g

Interview with painter Hervé Lenouvel Renowned French artist, Hervé Lenouvel, proclaims that contemporary artists play an important role, not only in the life span of the current generation, but throughout history. Artists reflect the spirit of our times, provoke thought and emotion, and inspire creativity. They create links between times and cultures. Their work is not limited to decorating the world; it helps us to understand the world better. East West Fine Art, a leading

Help A Diabetic Child Helps Local Families Help A Diabetic Child (HADC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting underserved, uninsured, and underinsured children and young adults who live with diabetes and struggle financially, announced that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from AdventHealth. This grant will cover the cost of life-saving insulin, diabetes medical supplies, and physician visits for children in need in the Central Florida area. Type 1 Diabetes (T1D

Murder at Holly House If you’re anything like me, you have a thirst for British murder mysteries. I consume every one of them that comes to Acorn or BritBox from the delightful and humorous Ludwig to the intense and gritty Shetland , I can’t get enough. Maybe it’s because I was raised on a steady diet of Miss Marple books and James Bond films. However you view it, the UK bug bit me hard from an early age. And since it’s December, I wanted to bring you a book that is filled wi

Don’t recycle yet! Xolodan| shutterstock If you have an old iPhone or iPad, you can still use it for some things, even if it doesn’t run the latest software or have good battery life. Here are some ideas: Enjoy some classic games. Mobile games have evolved a lot, but some classic games may be compatible with older devices. If you try to download an app on an old iPhone or iPad, you’ll probably see an error message saying that the app requires a newer version of iOS. But there

Eyes Future Growth If you’ve raised a child in Collier County over the past 25 years, chances are you’ve heard of Sports CLUB or even relied on it. What started in 1999 as a small non-profit after-school program founded by Lane Beatty has grown into a staple of the community, serving between 500 and 1000 children daily during the school year and each summer. Now, in its 26th year, Sports CLUB is preparing for its next big leap: expanding to one of the region’s fastest-growing

Welcomes Naples Leader Dr. Brian Wallace as Ambassador Letizia Benes ‘27 and Kaitlin Lappin ‘26 shown here during their internship with Dr. Brian Wallace at the Joint Replacement Institute of Naples and Arthrex. Photos courtesy Arthrex of Naples The Village School of Naples (TVS) is preparing its upper school students for life beyond college by dramatically expanding its impactful Internship Program, which is now heading into its third year with a surge in student participa