Author: nanobotnaples

Naples’ Tangy Trouble: Citrus Growers Face a Sour Future Amidst Disease and Development Naples, Florida, a haven known for its pristine beaches, luxurious golf courses, and vibrant arts scene, also holds a quieter, less celebrated heritage: citrus. The scent of orange blossoms once perfumed the air, a testament to a thriving industry that helped shape the very fabric of Southwest Florida. But today, that fragrance is fainter, a bittersweet reminder of the struggles faced by local citrus growers who find themselves squeezed between the relentless advance of citrus greening disease...

Naples, Florida: When the Gulf Turns into a Waterpark (and Not in a Good Way) Hey there, fellow Neapolitans! Remember that time it rained? I’m not talking about a quick sprinkle, I’m talking about the kind of downpour that makes you question if Noah’s Ark is about to dock on Fifth Avenue South. We’ve all been there, right? Stuck inside, watching the palm trees do their best hurricane impression, and wondering if the streets have transformed into canals navigable only by kayak. Lately, it feels like these torrential downpours are becoming less of an anomaly and...