Hidden Gems Archive

## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well Lived Naples, Florida, lost one of its own on July 3rd, 2024. Donald Buske, a familiar face to many and a friend to even more, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, community involvement, and a life vibrantly lived right here in our beautiful corner of Southwest Florida. While an obituary provides the basic facts, it rarely captures the true essence of a person. This blog post aims to do just that for Don, painting a picture of his life in Naples – the place he called home – and sharing stories that reflect the impact he had on those…

## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well Lived Naples, Florida, has always been a town brimming with stories. Stories of sun-kissed beaches, vibrant sunsets, and the unique characters drawn to its charm. One such story, sadly concluded on July 3rd, 2024, belongs to Donald Buske. While a simple obituary notice might suffice for some, Don’s life, deeply intertwined with the fabric of our community, deserves a richer tapestry of remembrance. For those of us fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him, Don wasn’t just a name in an obituary; he was a neighbor, a friend, perhaps a fellow…

## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Gem Gone Too Soon Naples, Florida, has always been a town built on community, a tapestry woven with the unique stories of its residents. It’s with a heavy heart that we gather today, our little corner of paradise a bit dimmer, as we remember one of our own, Donald Buske, who passed away on July 3rd, 2024. While obituaries often provide the bare bones of a life, we wanted to delve deeper, to paint a portrait of the man Don was, and the impact he had on our beloved Naples community. Don’s story, spanning from May 13th, 1931, to July 3rd, 2024, is intertwine…

## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well Lived Naples, Florida, lost one of its own on July 3rd, 2024. Donald Buske, a man whose life was as vibrant and sun-kissed as our beloved Gulf Coast, passed away at the age of 93. While an obituary notice may succinctly list the dates of his birth and passing, it barely scratches the surface of the story that was Don’s life, a story deeply interwoven with the fabric of our Naples community. So let’s take a moment, Naples, to truly remember and celebrate a life well-lived right here amongst us. (Imagine here a beautiful photo of Don Buske, perhap…

## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, has always been a place where stories unfold under the warm sun, against the backdrop of turquoise waters and swaying palms. It’s a community woven together by shared experiences, sunny days, and the vibrant spirit of its residents. And today, we’re taking a moment to remember one such resident, a man whose story became intertwined with the fabric of Naples: Donald Buske. Don, as he was known to many, passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that touched countless lives. While his obituary notice…

## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, lost one of its own on July 3rd, 2024. Donald Buske, a familiar face to many in our community, passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and a deep connection to Southwest Florida. While an obituary can give the bare facts, it rarely captures the essence of a person, the impact they had on their community, and the stories that made them who they were. This blog post aims to do just that, to paint a richer picture of Don Buske, a man whose life intertwined with the fabric of Naples. **(Note…

## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Life Well-Lived Naples, Florida, lost one of its own on July 3rd, 2024, with the passing of Donald Buske. While an obituary notice might briefly summarize a life, it can hardly capture the depth and breadth of a person’s impact on a community, especially in a place as vibrant and interconnected as Naples. This blog post is dedicated to celebrating Don’s life, reflecting on his contributions, and exploring what his story means to us here in Southwest Florida. It’s a chance to move beyond the formal announcement and share memories, anecdotes, and the essenc…

## Remembering Don Buske: A Naples Legend Lost, a Legacy Found Naples, Florida, lost a true gem on July 3rd, 2024, with the passing of Donald Buske. While the obituary you might have seen (linked above) gives the bare bones of his life – born May 13th, 1931, and passed away this past July – it barely scratches the surface of the man he was and the impact he had on our community. I’d like to take a moment, not just to remember him, but to truly celebrate the life of Don Buske, a man who embodied the spirit of Naples. I remember meeting Don… well, it’s hard to say exactly *when* I met Don…