Not So Fast
Slow Food movement urges return to age-old values
Although they probably don't know it, many people will practice the principles advocated by the Slow Food movement as they celebrate Thanksgiving. The time-honored, but seemingly endangered, ritual of gathering a family around a dinner table for a homemade meal is one of many traditions Slow Food proponents deem valuable and worth reviving. Full Story
Opera company hopes to get its house in order
At a time when arts groups around the world are in near panic mode given the current economy, Opera Naples is smiling. Sort of. The Naples City Council has been in preliminary discussions with developer Jack Antaramian about buying a portion of his delayed Renaissance Village project. Full Story
New Urbanism: Drive less, accomplish more
Mixed-use communities revert to concepts hundreds of years old
With conveniently located land becoming a scarcity in Southwest Florida, an increasing number of planners and developers are shifting toward "new urbanist" style communities. Residents of these diverse communities can dine, shop, run errands, catch a movie or celebrate a special occasion without having to get in the car and drive anywhere. Full Story
Changes to TwinEagles golf course complete
Recent modifications to The Aerie, the Gary Player-designed championship golf course at The Club at TwinEagles, affected 15 holes and included the redesign of the third green. "The changes make The Aerie more playable," head golf professional Nathan Groce said. "We eliminated a lot of waste areas and grassed them in to create more effective playing room. Full Story
Musical The Comedy Murders of 1940
The serious business of comedy involves finding where the funny is
F irst of all, let's get some things straight. "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" is a comedy. It does include murder. And yes, it's set in 1940. It is not, however, a musical. Full Story
Opera Naples always hits the high notes
My, how time flies! It seems just yesterday since a handful of opera aficionados banded together in Naples to create a regional opera company. Full Story
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