
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

Setting Intentional Goals for Wellness in 2026
As the new year begins, many of us feel compelled to set resolutions – to eat healthier, get organized or finally start that project we’ve been putting off. But what if instead of focusing on what we want to do, we focused on how we want to live? January is National Be on Purpose Month, […] The post
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