This past spring, I had the opportunity to sail the Mediterranean Sea aboard Silversea Cruise’s flagship, the Silver Spirit, and what better way to explore than with a lifelong girlfriend by my side?

Or not so empty. In his book, “The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida and the Politics of Paradise,” Michael Grunwald described it this way: “The Everglades was the only place on earth where alligators ...

In the stories of ancient Greece, a dragon’s teeth, once sown, could grow into fully armed warriors. It sounds nonsensical — without even a symbolic connection to reality — until you see the reaction ...

Word on the street, some serious “whiskey” business and “pour” decisions happen nightly. Just knock twice (or follow the faint hum of jazz behind the local taco joint’s freezer). Inside, you will find ...

The Bird Gardens of Naples. This one’s for the birds – literally. The Bird Gardens of Naples is definitely off the beaten track, just waiting to be discovered. The nonprofit is focused on education ...

The Shelter for Abused Women & Children recently honored its dedicated volunteers with a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at the Naples Sailing and Yacht Club. Karen Colgain was honored as The ...

Here is a typical example from a match played many years ago on Bridge-O-Rama before a large audience. Faced with a difficult opening lead, West selected a heart even though South had bid the suit.

Grace Ju Miller has trekked through tropical highlands, taught sustainable farming across continents and earned degrees from some of America’s top universities. But she’s just as at home wading ...

If dementia is the approaching storm, Bob Shea is a stormcock. Native to the British Isles, the little bird faces onslaughts blowing in from the sea when all other life seems to hunker down in ...

Old Vines Naples at Mercato is keeping the weekend going with Late Night Summer Sundays, featuring DJ Jimmie Espo. From 8 p.m. to midnight, enjoy Old Vines’ late night happy hour, featuring great food ...

For a lighter bite to eat in the morning or an afternoon pick-me-up, Amelia Island Coffee is a darling eatery located at 207 Centre St., in the heart of Fernandina’s historic downtown. I have fond ...

Taught by Anthe Capitan-Valais, an award-winning visual artist, this workshop offers an engaging multimedia art experience for all ages as well as for families to do together. “Drawing from Music” ...