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April 2022

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Adopt-A-Nest Program

BY KATHY FOSTER to stop by the Further, the many thousands of visitors
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park park to pick up who walk our beach and picnic in the
Board of Directors their certificate, park will see your logo and your support
plate (the size of of this community-wide program.
F riends of Delnor-Wiggins Pass a license plate)
State Park (DWPSP) is a support which was placed THE LOGGERHEAD $250
group for the park. As a non-profit on the nest, and a (BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL)
organization, our mission is to five by seven photo
promote community awareness, use, and of your nest. Out- A business, individual, or a family may
enjoyment of the park. of-town sponsors sponsor a nest dedicated to its business,
will be mailed their family member, grandchildren, or in
We offer certificate, plate, and memory of a special person. A plate will
educational experiences photo. be made to whom the nest is dedicated
and opportunities for (no business logo).
volunteers and visitors All funds raised
to learn about the stay in the park HATCHLING DONATION $20
native environment and will assist the
of our park. We want park in providing needed supplies used This level is a support level where your
to assist in protecting, to protect the nests and will help pay for name will be placed on a sea turtle cut
preserving, and other resource management needs within out and placed in our area #5 pavilion for
restoring the natural the park. visitors to see how you support sea turtle
resources of our park. conservation.
ADOPT-A-NEST
Starting in April, DONATION LEVELS: To Adopt-A-Nest, go to delnorwiggins.
sea turtles begin their org and see a button for Adopt-A-Nest. A
nesting along the THE GREEN $500 (BUSINESS) thank you confirmation will be sent once
sandy beach shore we receive your payment through PayPal.
of DWPSP. Nesting Your business logo will be printed on
season officially begins a plate along with the park’s logo and PHOTOGRAPHY BY URSULA GIBBONS
April 15 and the last the Friends logo and placed on the nest.
hatch is at the end of
October.

Last year, Friends
started a program
where a person or
business may “adopt”
a nest. A nest may
be dedicated to a family member,
grandchildren, your business, or in
memory of a special person. A plate will
be made especially for your adoption and
placed on a nest. See below the various
levels of adoption.

Nests are assigned in the order that
they are laid. A picture and location of
adopted nests will be posted online.

BENEFITS: at the end of the sea turtle
season, local sponsors will be advised

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BY ANDY SOLIS, ESQ., COMMISSIONER “Good for them,” I hear some say, “but I don’t run a business
Collier County District 2 or even work in Collier; what’s in it for me?” Actually, you don’t
have to be a local business owner or one of their employees to
I t’s that time of the year benefit from the money our visitors bring.
again—the sun is shining, the
bougainvillea is blooming, and our No community of fewer than 400,000 people could support
coastal breezes are soft and cool. a culinary scene of the scope and excellence Collier County
People from literally all over the enjoys—Condé Nast Traveler placed us on its Top 20 Best
world are flocking to Collier County Foodie Cities list. Visitors, and the packed (and therefore
to share in everything our beautiful profitable) restaurants they bring, make that possible. It’s the
community has to offer. We see new same story with music, art, theater, shopping; our discerning
faces in our local stores, out-of-state tourist patrons drive our spectacular cultural landscape, making
plates on our roads, and an uptick Collier a hub for arts and culture far beyond what could be
in business for our beaches, parks, expected from a community our size.
restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality
providers. But maybe that’s not for you, either. Enjoying the newly
And sometimes, at the full peak of tourist season—where we widened beaches in Naples or on Vanderbilt Beach? Thank
are right now—the lines and the traffic and the impossibility of a tourist! Visitors pay for 100% of our beach renourishment
restaurant reservations can start to get on a year-round resident’s projects, as well as for beach cleanup, restrooms, and other beach
last nerve. If that sounds familiar, I invite you to take a deep park facilities. Ditto for the piers, ramps, and other boating
breath and join me for a pause to reflect on all the benefits these facilities around the county. Bed tax collections financially
visitors bring to our community. supported all these programs and a lot more.
Last year nearly 1.6 million people visited our Paradise Coast.
As I write this, we only have one month of 2022 data available, Been to a concert or sporting event at the new Paradise Coast
but it is showing a great start to the year with a nine percent Sports Complex, or just hung out and played some cornhole at
increase in visitation even with the impacts from Omicron. And The Cove there? (If not, I certainly recommend you give it a try!)
we can see that our visitors are staying longer (so there are more Visited a local museum? How about the holiday lights at the
of us here at any given moment) and they are spending more. Botanical Garden? Maybe you’re more of a pickleball person—
With so much of our economy reliant on these visits, this bodes appreciate being the home of the World Championships? All
well for the remainder of 2022—especially good news for the supported by taxes paid by tourists.
hospitality industries and their local workforce, still recovering
from Covid impacts. And all the county’s tourist development programs are paid
All those visitors contributed nearly $1.67 billion in direct for by the visitors themselves, out of the bed taxes collected. We
spending to our local economy in 2021. Think of it: over will spend $12 million for tourist promotion this year, and for
$190,000 every hour, round the clock, every day of the year. Or, every $1 we spend, we’ll get nearly $3 in tourist tax back.
to look at it another way, they spent nearly $4,200 last year for
every single year-round resident. And by doing so, they directly Speaking of taxes, we can’t forget one of the biggest benefits
employed almost one in five of our non-farm workforces, tourism provides: when visitors are spending in our businesses
providing more than 30,000 jobs to support our local families and generating tax revenue, that means less money locals have to
and neighbors. pay for taxes. In 2016, Florida TaxWatch estimated that tourism
Even businesses you might not consider part of the tourism helped the average Florida family save more than $1,500 each
sector benefit from our vacationers. Consider Publix—the largest year in taxes. Visitor spending will pay for nearly twenty-five
employee-owned company in the US, the largest privately-held percent of the sales surtax that is funding important community
company in Florida by revenue, and number one on Fortune’s investments such as roads, hurricane prep, and priorities like
2019 list of best big companies to work for. When tourists improved mental health capacity. Tourists, and the taxes they
visiting Collier County shop there for their vacation needs, they pay, are one of the main reasons Florida doesn’t have to levy an
not only support the dense (and convenient!) network of stores income tax on its residents.
throughout our community, but they also help employ a whole
other group of friends and neighbors. The same applies to our So, there is your moment of Zen: the intensity of winter
medical sector, and a wide variety of service providers. visitation makes possible the richness of our community,
which we get to enjoy all year long. Despite some seasonal
inconveniences, thanks to tourism our quality of life is better, our
community stronger, friends and family have jobs, and all of us
locals can keep more money in our pockets. With these facts in
mind, I hope we all can welcome our Paradise Coast guests with

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ASPTRIANRG TCIOSM—ESNAALPIVLEES!

S pringtime programming is in full innovative leadership, and, on April 22 Monk on April 6 and welcoming
bloom at Artis—Naples, with and 23, the orchestra is joined by guest renowned saxophonist Dick Oatts on
many exciting highlights in both conductor Carlos Izcaray and violinist April 27. Also bringing the swing this
the visual and performing arts. Charles Yang to perform popular film spring comes Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern
From a thank-you salute to Sharon and composer Kris Bowers’ inspirational For a Jukebox, a musical collective that puts
Timothy Ubben Music Director Andrey Younger Self Violin Concerto. a vintage spin on today’s most popular
Boreyko for his eight seasons of inspiring hits, making them a sensation on both
artistic leadership to the interactive Many exciting exhibitions fill out YouTube and stages around the country.
multimedia exhibition Baseball Heroes: the galleries of The Baker Museum
Works from the Jay H. Baker Collection, this spring, with Baseball Heroes and Finally, musical theater fans are in for
there is much to enjoy on the Kimberly companion exhibition Love in All a treat as the Naples Philharmonic Pops
K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Forms: Selections from the Art Collection series concludes with Broadway’s Leading
Cultural Campus. of Patty and Jay Baker representing rare Men on April 1 and 2, featuring three
treasures from the private collections of leading men and one leading lady from
“April promises to be just as lively, beloved Naples philanthropists Patty some of Broadway’s greatest musicals.
robust, and memorable as the rest of this and Jay Baker. Pam Longobardi: Ocean The Artis—Naples Broadway series also
season has been,” says Artis—Naples Gleaning highlights Pam Longobardi’s reaches its culmination on April 12-17
CEO and President Kathleen van artistic practice of utilizing found ocean with the award-winning revival of Lerner
Bergen. “From The Baker Museum’s plastics to create thought-provoking art. and Loewe’s magical My Fair Lady.
landmark exhibition Another World: The Another World’s companion exhibition, Follow the story of Eliza Doolittle, a
Transcendental Painting Group to the Invisible Thread, explores contemporary young Cockney flower seller, as linguistics
conclusion of this season’s Broadway spirituality and the continued pursuit professor Henry Higgins attempts to turn
series with My Fair Lady, April is of transcending physical mortality. And her into a “proper lady.”
filled with visual and performing arts Florida Contemporary 2021-22, the
programming that is sure to delight our latest installment of an annual series Visit artisnaples.org for additional
patrons.” of exhibitions, features dynamic and details on all programming, and on
accomplished visual artists currently Artis—Naples COVID-19 safety
Classical music devotees of Naples active in Florida. Accompanying each of protocols.
are in for a treat in April—several these fascinating exhibitions is a series of
treats, in fact—with a performance of museum lectures that will offer unique LEFT: Baseball Heroes: Works from the Jay H. Baker Collection
Chopin’s dazzling Piano Concerto No. 1 insights into the artists and their work. Photo courtesy Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum
by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
under the baton of their recently Patrons who love moving and MIDDLE: Shereen Ahmed as Eliza Doolittle (on stairs) and
appointed artistic and music director, grooving can enjoy not one, but two company in The Lincoln Center Theater Production of Lerner &
Andrey Boreyko, on April 3. On April of the Naples Philharmonic Jazz
9, the Naples Philharmonic presents a Orchestra’s popular All That Jazz series, Loewe’s My Fair Lady
special performance celebrating Andrey featuring the extraordinary music of RIGHT: Andrey Boreyko, Sharon and
Boreyko’s eight years of dedicated and legendary jazz composer Thelonious
Timothy Ubben Music Director
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RETIRING BEFORE 60?

Educate yourself on the new IRS rule for early withdrawals

Clearly, the decision here, to evoke

the 72(t) calculated amount, is done as

BY JOHN R. KINKEAD The ten percent penalty a last resort for retirement planning.
Vice President of Wealth Management
The Naples Money Managers is waived as long as you Basically, the early retiree must conclude
use one of the three IRS that there is no other way to meet
T hey are calling it the Great their budget demands without these
Resignation of 2021. Bloomberg
reports that “More than three "approved methods to withdrawals. Of course, everything
million Americans retired early changes at 59.5 as there is no longer a
because of the Covid-19 crisis, new calculate the amount of penalty for retirement withdrawals.
research found.” the withdrawal.
Since this choice confines the
If you’re considering retiring before withdrawn was 1.52%. Using this rate of early retiree to a very strict schedule
the age of 59.5 years, then you probably 1.52% her maximum allowed withdrawal of withdrawals every year until 59.5,
know that there is a 10% penalty for most planning advisors discourage this
taking early withdrawals from your tactic if you have other funds to draw
retirement plan (IRA, SEP, 401k, 403b). on and are not totally clear as to what
However, there is a way to put more
money from your early withdrawal into (using the fixed amortization method) your retirement plan looks like. So, it is
your wallet now that the IRS (Notice
-2022-06) has changed a rule regarding would be $30,793 a year. The new rule crucial that this decision is made with
Substantially Equal Periodic Payments
(SEPPS) sometimes referred to as the going forward allows a 5% interest rate an investment and tax advisor before
“72(t) rule”.
in the calculations for a new yearly implementation.
This rule states that you can take
early withdrawals from your retirement withdrawal of $49,811. When this approach has been
account before age 59.5 (at any age)
without the usual ten percent penalty Early retirees must remember that thoroughly vetted with your advisors
being imposed on these withdrawals. The
ten percent penalty is waived as long as once a retirement account executes and it’s concluded that it fills a gap
you use one of the three IRS approved
methods to calculate the amount of the this exception, they must continue for in your plan, then there are ways to
withdrawal:
five years or until age 59.5, whichever use it efficiently. For example, with a
1. The fixed amortization method
2. The required minimum is longer in taking the calculated 72(t) retirement account value of $800,000

distribution (life expectancy) amount. In our example here, Susan one might split the IRA into two
3. The fixed annuitization method
would be committed for 8.5 years components so that only one IRA is
For example, let’s take a fifty-one-
year-old divorced woman named Susan in taking these calculated periodic converted to 72(t). The split allows the
who has retired early. She has a balance
of $800,000 in her 401k and as a last payments (same amount each year) other IRA to continue to grow without
resort decides to apply this “exception
for the ten percent penalty.” Before which will affect her principal amount the mandatory distributions based on the
the IRS change in their January 2022
pronouncement, the interest rate used when she arrives at age sixty still parameters set by the IRS. In all cases,
for this calculation of the amount to be
looking forward to many more years in while using this exception, normal tax

retirement. If Susan were to alter or stop rates will apply to your distributions.

taking these calculated amounts, the IRS Also, remember that without proper

would reinstate the ten percent penalty tax guidance this strategy may push

retroactively. you into higher tax rates. For additional

The IRS and your financial information, send your questions to

institution (like Fidelity, Schwab, NY [email protected].

Mellon) communicate regarding this

event via your 1099-R, your annual

IRS “Distribution from a Retirement

Account” form. In box seven of that This material does not purport to contain all of the information
document, the custodian assigns a code that a prospective investor may or should consider when making
of one meaning the custodian doesn’t investment decisions. This material should not be viewed as a
know of any exception (72(t)) or a code current or past recommendation or a solicitation of an offer to
of two signaling that the custodian is buy or sell any securities or investment products or to adopt any
aware that you qualify for the exception. investment strategy. Past performance does not guarantee or
indicate future results.

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Star in TheatreZone’s The Bridges of Madison County

I n a grand finale to its banner said Mark Danni, TheatreZone in-residence at the 250-
seventeenth season, TheatreZone, a Founding Artistic Director. “The seat G&L Theatre on the
professional Naples Equity theatre powerful roles of Francesca and Community School of
specializing in Broadway musicals, Robert are a dream come true for Naples campus, 13275
presents The Bridges of Madison County any actor, while the ensemble is rich Livingston Rd., Naples. 
starring Broadway veterans Kristin with characters who tell their own
Carbone in the role of Francesca individual stories and receive plenty The theatre was
Johnson and Larry Alexander as National of focus on stage.” founded in 2005 by
Geographic photographer Robert Kincaid Founding Artistic Director
(April 21-May 1, 2022). The Bridges of Madison County, Mark Danni and choreographer Karen
generously sponsored by Garage Molnar Danni, who both enjoyed
During more than twenty years as a Doors of Naples, will be performed successful Broadway careers before
New York and Broadway actor, Kristin at 7:30 p.m. on April 21-24, 28-29, bringing quality musical theatre to
Carbone has been seen in starring roles May 1, with matinee performances Naples. Audiences enjoy an intimate
in the recent Broadway productions of setting in which there is “no bad seat
Roger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, at 2:00 p.m. on April 23, 24, and May in the house.” Throughout its history,
Mary Poppins, Fiddler on the Roof opposite 1. Tickets range from $50-65 with TheatreZone’s Small Professional
Harvey Fierstein, and Into the Woods premium seats available at $85. For more Theatres Contract with the Actors’ Equity
with Vanessa Williams. Larry Alexander information, visit Theatre.Zone or call Association ensures access to the best
(Sinatra…My Way, Bravo Broadway!) 888.966.3352 x1. actors, singers, dancers, musicians, and
has performed in more than twenty-five stage management professionals.
TheatreZone productions including The ∞ ABOUT THEATREZONE Book tickets online at Theatre.Zone.
Boy from Oz, The Secret Garden, Chess, Call the box office at 888.966.3352 x1.
and most recently in Larry Alexander: TheatreZone is a nonprofit, 501(c)
Broadway and Back. On Broadway he (3), professional Equity theatre located
played Marius in Les Misérables was seen
in The Wizard of Oz at Lincoln Center.

The Bridges of Madison County, based
on the best-selling novel and developed
by the Pulitzer-and Tony Award-winning
creative team of Jason Robert Brown (The
Last Five Years, Parade, Songs for a New
World) and Marsha Norman, captures the
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along with the yearning entangled in the
eternal question, “What if…?”

Winner of multiple awards including
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HEALING FOODS

They are all around you

BY DR KOGAN probably noticed how so many skincare reasons, whether it may be asthma
Concierge Holistic Internal Medicine companies are adding watermelon connection or gut sensitivity. However,
lately as an ingredient in creams and I would like to set the record straight
O ne of the rewarding aspects moisturizers. In the kitchen, combining for kefir and yogurt. Both are cultured
of being a holistic medical one small slice of cool watermelon with fermented foods. The live bacteria in both
doctor is that you get to learn any healthy source of unprocessed protein produce their own lactase, which means
about the medicinal benefits like a scoop of avocado or a low-fat that even if you are lactose-intolerant, you
of various foods and how to use them in organic mozzarella stick, will make a can still enjoy them. Kefir and yogurt are
your practice. Today I will highlight some great nutritious snack and keep your also loaded with vitamin B12, phosphorus,
of these important functional foods. Take complexion hydrated and radiant. magnesium, vitamin D, organic acids,
a look at the cantaloupe for example. One and over sixty different strains of live
cup of cantaloupe provides 110 percent A lesser-known fruit chock-full bacteria making them a very rich source
of the Recommended Daily Allowance of nutrients is kiwi. Vitamin C and of probiotics for the gut. However, if you
(RDA) of vitamin A in the form of beta polyphenols in kiwi can reduce levels of have absolutely no tolerance for these
carotene. This cleansing antioxidant triglycerides by up to fifteen percent. A products, you can easily substitute them
combines with the melon’s high-water perfect breakfast or a snack for someone with almond or cashew milk.
content to help speed the elimination trying to mend their metabolic syndrome
of fat-trapping toxins from the body. naturally is to blend one small cup of When it comes to healthy eating, my
So, if I have a patient who is trying to organic non-fat kefir or plain yogurt, one philosophy has always been to stay away
optimize his or her weight and is asking kiwi fruit cleaned and diced, and one from ninety percent of what is sold in the
for a nutritious breakfast, I recommend teaspoon of chopped fresh mint for a supermarket. Instead, go for fresh fruits
combing a small slice of cantaloupe with delicious smoothie. and vegetables, and a healthy and organic
either a small cup of plain low-fat organic source of dairy and poultry. Smaller wild
yogurt, or a small serving of low-fat You have probably noticed that I often fish is a bonus, as are lentils and legumes.
organic cottage cheese, or just about any recommend non-fat or low-fat yogurt or Food is much more exciting and safer
other non-processed source of protein you kefir as a medium for many fruit snacks. than medications and should be engaged
like. As you face Florida’s heat—adding These two happen to be in the top ten as a healing modality as much as possible.
a cantaloupe to anything you eat will calcium-rich foods out there. And calcium
make you feel brighter, cooler, and more can reduce dietary fat absorption by a Dr. Kogan is a Concierge Holistic Internal Medicine
hydrated. whopping 250 percent. Calcium also doctor in Naples. Her website is CustomLongevity.com.
suppresses the release of hormones that
Another great fruit to use abundantly slow down the metabolism. In addition,
in your Naples home is watermelon. kefir and yogurt’s natural combination
of calcium with vitamin D improves our
Packed with skin- sensitivity to insulin.
nourishing antioxidants,
like vitamins A, C, Some people shun dairy for allergic
and lycopene—
watermelon can
help strengthen
the skin’s sun
defense network
by preventing free
radical damage
that can cause
wrinkles and
sunspots.
In fact, you

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CLIMATE CHANGE

The new reality

BY K.C. SCHULBERG avert catastrophic consequences. We are cause European landmasses to become
Collier County Waterkeeper now estimated to be at 1.1 or 1.2. By all counterintuitively colder. The truth is that
accounts, we may hit 1.5 by mid-century. we are on the cusp of events that have
L adies and gentlemen, climate Things will get worse before they get better. no analog in human history. We will face
change is upon us. And those who And there is no guarantee we will muster upheaval throughout society that will make
deny it do so at their peril. I was the resources and political will to avert the global COVID pandemic feel like a
sobered by the data we collected disaster. There is extreme urgency. dime-store disturbance.
producing one-hour broadcasts from the
COP26 Climate Change Conference The Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, The three-thousand-page IPCC report
in Glasgow in November. I was shaken roughly the size of Florida, is being held catalogs the range of impacts we are likely
by the words and slides of Dr. Harold back by an ice shelf weakened by warming to see to our society, economy, health, and
Wanless, Dr. John Capece, and Dr. Antarctic waters. This shelf may break off sustenance to our ecosystem. It focuses
Michael Savarese at the CLIMATE and careen into the ocean within three to on the disparity between developed
CHANGE conference we organized five years. That event alone could raise sea and developing nations, and it leans
in Naples on February 22. I am now levels by two feet. And that shelf serves into a reliance on local and indigenous
extremely alarmed as I scan the 3,675-page knowledge for solutions.
United Nations IPCC (Intergovernmental as the “cork in the bottle” for the
Panel on Climate Change) report on Thwaites Glacier and larger ice Humans are infinitely resourceful. But
IMPACTS, ADAPTATION, and masses behind it, so its collapse may we cannot meet this moment until each
VULNERABILITY released on February engender a cascade of additional and every one of us fully grasps the gravity
28. We are not keeping pace with the ice melt causing even more extreme of the challenge we face.
slow-motion freight train that is oncoming sea-level rise.
climate change. SAVE OUR PLANET
A lot of global warming is EARTH DAY JAMBOREE
The 2015 Paris COP21 made clear now “baked in,” especially in the
that we must limit warming to 1.5 Celsius world’s oceans. We will continue Event: Earth Day Jamboree
above pre-industrial levels if we are to to experience rises in ocean Date: April 23, 2022
temperature for a hundred years Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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April 2022

I support the Conservancy
because, together, we are
educating the environmental
stewards of tomorrow and
I believe the more you can
teach someone about the
environment, the more
willing they are to protect it.

Stand with me. Become a
supporter of the Conservancy
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Three authors team up to support victims

KATE QUINN

T he Naples Woman’s Club about the exploitation of young people activities and volunteer service. The
(NWC) has announced that by sex traffickers, especially when they organization hosts several educational
New York Times best-selling target foster children right here in Collier and charitable events during the year
authors Kate Quinn and Patti County. I think people wonder what they and promotes friendship among women,
Callahan Henry, along with award- can possibly do to help. My answer is: buy in addition to their philanthropic and
winning author Weina Dai Randel will tickets for yourself and a group of friends volunteer programs. For more information
appear in person on April 14, 2022, to and meet these amazing authors who are about the Naples Woman’s Club, please
discuss their latest books: The Rose Code, flying in from all over the U.S. to raise visit www.napleswomansclub.org, or call
The Diamond Eye, Surviving Savannah, money for the victims of this organized 239.262.6331.
and The Last Rose of Shanghai. The crime,” said Chair Dianna Rostad.
authors are donating their time and star Event: An Afternoon with Authors
power to delight audiences with stories The event will feature a panel Date: April 14, 2022
about how they created their awarding- discussion, book signing, silent auction, Time: 3:00 to 6:30 p.m.
winning novels; they will take questions cocktails, and appetizers with a chance to Place: Naples Woman’s Club
from the audience and sign their books. mingle with the authors.
570 Park Street, Naples, FL 34102
An Afternoon with Authors, a Tickets are available online at www.
charitable event, will be held at the napleswomansclub.org/authors and are Tickets: www.NaplesWomansClub.org/Authors
Naples Woman’s Club; the event is $150 plus a small processing fee; the
chaired by local Naples resident and ticket cost includes a donation for a For more information contact Stacy
NWC member, Dianna Rostad, the grant from the Naples Woman’s Club to Vermylen, [email protected].
USA Today bestselling author of You Path2Freedom, a program that provides
Belong Here Now. Dianna and these rescue through rehabilitation for young April 2022
three authors are passionate about sex-trafficked individuals.
supporting the victims of sex trafficking;
net proceeds of the event will benefit the The Naples Woman’s Club, founded
rescue and rehabilitation of victims of in 1922, is a proud member of the
these terrible crimes. “We’re all horrified General Federation of Woman’s Clubs
and is dedicated to enhancing the Naples
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THE ARTS – UPTOWN

“As Equals” Enjoying Art and Music Together

Story and Photography
BY LEEZA ARKHANGELSKAYA
Owner of East West Fine Art

T he idea for the “As Equals”
concert for pets came to us
after the isolating long days and
nights of lockdown during the
current pandemic.

Our social circles suddenly
contracted: family, friends, and colleagues
all seemed so far away. When we were
feeling lonely and overwhelmed, our pets
came to our rescue.

We did our best to adjust and took
comfort in small enjoyments during
lockdown. We now had more time to

listen to music, to read, to beautify our the gallery showroom in Mercato. to wag but were equally delighted by
homes. Daniela Shtereva, founder of Arts Planet the concert. We also witnessed our
four-legged friends react to color in
Our pets were always by our side selected a repertoire of beautiful music for paintings, as well as in Daniela’s flame
comforting us and sharing our hobbies pets and their owners that they could enjoy orange dress! Next, we enjoyed looking
and pleasures. My cats Dasha and “As Equals.” The songs were especially at some paintings of seascapes and
Masha were “paws-on” in helping me selected melodically and rhythmically to landscapes by our beloved Russian
install twenty-three new outlets, during soothe. impressionists. “Dog Beach” was an
a particularly long lockdown period! especially popular work of art amongst
And what a success! the pups.
To honor our bond with our devoted The pups wagged their tails to the
pets, East West Fine Art* and Arts light polkas and then curled up by their We tried the concert on a small
Planet** launched a series of events owners’ sides when the program closed with scale, and that only made our guests of
combining visual and audio delights, at melancholy lullabies. Owners had no tails
April 2022
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honor even more special. Broker Associates
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lockdowns are all in the
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forget the friendship and
dedication of our four- CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
legged friends.
Now the sale of our apartment is complete. We would like to thank
We will prepare a Alexandra and Jürgen for the professional marketing of our property.
second iteration of this
innovative and joyful event in the near future. For upcoming We were always informed about “the state of affairs”, which we
art exhibitions and concerts please visit our events pages: www. appreciated very much. Thanks to your support and commitment,
eastwestfineart.com and www.artsplanetnaples.org. everything worked out perfectly. We will highly recommend you!!!

*Founded in 2000, East West Fine Art is one of the most distinguished Florida art Hanni & Christian F. | Sellers
galleries. Owners Olga and Leeza Arkhangelskaya delight Naples with exclusive Barefoot Beach, Bonita Springs
artwork, and unique cultural events.

**Arts Planet was founded in 2019 by Naples Philharmonic violinist Daniela
Shtereva with the mission to provide enriching artistic crossroads between world-
class guest musicians and acclaimed local artists.

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MIDDLE: (L to R) dog Ruby, Olesya Garshina, Jen Darnell, Olga Arkhangelskaya and dog Mischa

RIGHT: Leeza Arkhangelskaya with cats Dasha and Masha

April 2022

5SETAEPSS ITEO RMAOKENHOYMOE USHROSWEINGLSF!
BY ALEXANDRA JANZ OVERALL NAPLES MARKET STATISTIC

T he real estate market FEBRUARY 2022 COMPARED TO FEBRUARY 2021
in Naples is hot right ALL DATA FROM THE NAPLES BOARD OF REALTORS® MLS – MARCH 5, 2022
now—homes are selling
quickly. In fact, it’s not out of place, put it in the right basket. emergency items
uncommon for a home to hit all Then, it becomes the basket owner’s Place an empty laundry basket by the
the major listing websites and responsibility.
start getting calls for showings door. When your realtor calls you with a
within a matter of hours. Tip #2 for How to Make Home Showings last-minute showing, you can carry the
Easier on Yourself: Know the three “hotspots” basket around the house to whisk away
So, what does that mean for for cleaning items you don’t have time to put away.
you? It means that you’re likely You’ll take the basket with you when you
to have a lot of showings, and There are three places that absolutely leave; then, you can put away everything
they may come at you really need to be clean for showings: inside it when you get back home.
quickly. So how do you make Tip #5 for How to Make Home Showings
showings easier on yourself ? • The kitchen Easier on Yourself: Be careful with the floors
• The bathroom
YOU CAN MAKE • The living room Stay on top of keeping floors clean.
These are generally the three make- You should sweep every day, and mop
SHOWINGS EASIER ON or-break rooms (though every room daily, too. That way, when your agent calls
YOURSELF BY FOLLOWING in your home needs to be clean before
THESE FIVE STEPS: prospective buyers come to call). Each ALEXANDRA JANZ
morning, take extra care to ensure these Broker Associate & Luxury Properties Specialist
1. Stay on top of clutter spaces are looking their best.
2. Know the three “hotspots” for William Raveis-Florida, LLC
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cleaning Easier on Yourself: Open your blinds
3. Open your blinds
4. Keep a laundry basket for Open all your blinds first thing in the
morning, even if the weather is gloomy.
emergency items It’ll save you a step when you get a call
5. Be careful with the floors that buyers are coming to see your home.

HERE’S A CLOSER Tip #4 for How to Make Home Showings
LOOK AT EACH. Easier on Yourself: Keep a laundry basket for
Tip #1 for How to Make Home Showings
Easier on Yourself: Stay on top of clutter

It’s much easier to keep clutter to
a minimum than it is to try to tackle
it all at once. That means you need to
keep up on it before it accumulates. If
someone puts something on the counter,
get after them to put the item in its
proper place. Many people find it easier
to set up baskets for each family member
and fill them as you find items without
a home. When you spot something

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Somewhere over the Rainbow

Story and Photography
BY LEEZA ARKHANGELSKAYA
Owner of East West Fine Art

W ith over 700 natural springs freshwater spring. animal safari that operated on the land
in Florida, I find myself As you descend from the stunning from 1930 to the mid-1970s. They are built
wondering why I return atop of discarded soil, a byproduct of the
to Rainbow River year entrance on a hill, your eyes are phosphate mines from the 1880s. Mining
after year. Is it because I can always rely immediately drawn to a gorgeous first brought modern civilization to the
on seeing a rainbow there? Is it the lush sapphire and turquoise blue spring below. area and founded the city of Dunnellon.
riverbanks, full of birds and turtles? Is it The roped-off swimming area is a cool
the wide, lazy river with its crisp, crystal seventy-two degrees year-round, and The most convenient area to access
water, and an endless array of fish? It is all rather deep. It’s perfect for a quick lap, the river is from the K.P. Hole State
these reasons, and especially because it is then out! Park entrance. As you first slip into the
the calmest and longest free float of any river in your kayak, you are immediately
natural springs in the area. While you walk around the park, immersed in its stunningly clear water.
peer down into any shallow areas in the The turtles resting on the logs, the birds
For only a two-dollar entrance, you can spring, and like a magical fountain of drying their wings on the stumps are not
enjoy picnicking on the sprawling lawn, youth, you will see water bubbling up frightened by the noisy arrival of humans.
hiking the lush forests, climbing up to the through the sand.
waterfalls, or swimming in the sparkling I recommend kayaking up to the head
The three functioning waterfalls are spring against the current, and then you
relics from the jungle-themed park and
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artBUILDS COMMUNITY

BY PATRICE SCHELKUN event - a creative art educators in an effort to enrich
pairing of artists their art experience. Six talented high
Y ou don’t have to look very far to with local floral school seniors with an interest in
find evidence that our Southwest designers - drew pursuing a career in the arts will have an
Florida community is growing hundreds of opportunity to work one-on-one with
by leap and bounds. Such rapid visitors over the working artists. They can also work to
growth certainly has its negative three-day art earn credit towards a Bright Futures
impact, like increased traffic around town. celebration. Scholarship by volunteering as studio
But there is also an upside to growth in our assistants, an opportunity that is often
community: the blossoming of the arts and The arts have difficult for art-minded students to
culture that have such a positive impact not a long history of find. If successful this year, the hope is
only on our economy but on the people who bringing people to garner outside funding sources to
call this area home. together across provide art supplies and class tuition,
cultural and which this year volunteer artists are
Take the Naples Art socioeconomic boundaries. “Integrating generously donating.
District, for example. the arts more fully into our lives enriches
For the last year and each of us, and because engaging in the If you are interested in helping
a half, I’ve been a part arts brings individuals together, it fosters support the growth of the arts in
of this wonderful community,” said Robert L. Lynch, our community, consider purchasing
organization of artists president and CEO of Americans for a ticket to For the Love of Art: An
and artisans in North the Arts in Washington, D.C. Arty Party on Tuesday, April 5. The
Naples. And I’ve heard This spring and summer will see yet Naples Woman’s Club, a philanthropic
more times than I another new arts initiative to bolster organization chartered in 1932, will
can count from those our community. The Arts Enrich be partnering with the Naples Art
attending its Art Alive pilot program, a joint effort with the District to hold a fun-filled evening
open studio events Collier County Public Schools, will of art demonstrations and art-bidding
how much they were match Naples Art District member games with the goal of raising money
surprised to find such a studios with high school students and to support arts enrichment and
wealth of art experience
in their backyard, and
how appreciative they
are to have found it. What started fifteen
years ago with a few local artists opening
studios and galleries in an industrial area
north of Pine Ridge Road has blossomed
into a cultural gem that includes ninety-five
painters, sculptors, jewelry crafters, potters,
woodworkers, and glass artists.

Paula Brody, president of the Naples Arts
District and owner of Inspirations Artists
& Design Gallery on Shirley Street, says
that a large part of its mission is to increase
arts awareness in the community. And it
seems to be happening! For example, at last
month’s inaugural Artful Arrangements

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education in our community, including providing scholarships OPEN STUDIOS
for area high school students in the arts. Tickets to this event
can be purchased through the Naples Woman’s Club at Discover and buy 1ST WEDNESDAY
napleswomansclub.org or by calling 239.262.6331. original art from
85+ artists. APR 6
Patrice Schelkun is a contemporary realist painter working in oils and on glass.
She and her husband split their time between Naples and Lake George, New 3-7 PM
York. Her website is www.patriceschelkun.com.

CLASSES AVAILABLE IN THE NAPLES ART DISTRICT:
• Acrylic, Mixed Media, Collage :: Arturo Samaniego, Paula Brody, Tara

Funk Grim, Bronia Ichel, Shirley Kelley, Sandee Mahler, Deborah Martin,
Jill Segal

• Watercolor Painting :: Jan Deswik, Jane Huggins, Susan Shipman
• Oil Painting :: Arturo Samaniego
• Clay, Pottery, Ceramics :: Sara Wilson, Richard Rosen
• Drawing :: Wendy Wagner
• Fluid Inks, Pouring Mediums :: Maggie DeMarco, Paula Brody
• Glass :: Judith Belmont
• Jewelry :: Paula Brody
• Macrame :: Tracy Magen Rosen
• Pastel :: Scott Brown
• Textile Dyes :: Leigh Herndon

Visit naplesartdistrict.com for more information

TOP LEFT: Wendy Wagner “Not What I Thought You Were” AIRPORT-PULLING RD J AND C BLVD 1ST THURSDAY
TOP RIGHT: Leigh Herndon, “Rozome” (Japanese wax-resist dye painting) YAHL
SEWARD APR 7
BOTTOM: Cori Cracun, Jade sculpture SHIRLEY ST PINE RIDGE RD
1-5 PM
NAPLES ART DISTRICT
15TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS 3RD SATURDAY

APR 16
1-5 PM

MONTHLY FREE OPEN STUDIO TOURS Join us for a Unique “Fun-Raiser”
& LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS

1ST WED 1ST THUR 3RD SAT FOR THE LOVE OF ART:
3-7 PM 1-5 PM 1-5 PM
An Arty Party
Apr. 6, 2022 Apr. 7, 2022 Apr. 16, 2022
APRIL 5 • 7PM
May 4, 2022 May 5, 2022 No event
Presented by
FOR THE LOVE OF ART: Naples Woman’s Club

AN ARTY PARTY | APRIL 5 For event details & to become a supporter:

A fund-raising event in partnership with the Naples Woman’s Club to support NaplesArtDistrict.com
the Naples Art District and art scholarships for talented high school students
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April 2022

AISN WOUONRCETHOFAPRPEOVEUNNTDIONOF CURE

I am sure you have heard the phrase bestselling Vitality, will teach the five keys to master
“an ounce of prevention is worth a author and one’s vitality.
pound of cure.” We all understand former NBC
the importance of staying well, News Chief Eduardo Maristany, MD, a physician
emotionally, physically, and financially. Medical Editor. from The Naples Center for Functional
Dr. Snyderman Medicine, will share a prophetic message
Nine years ago, a group of women will discuss about genetics.
gathered to create an experience where “Your Health:
they could share knowledge, wisdom, Taking Charge Partial proceeds from this year’s event
resources, and ideas for achieving balanced of Your Body will benefit Pace Center for Girls, a not-
wellness in all dimensions of their lives. and Mind.” for-profit organization providing girls
The first SpelLIFE Women’s In addition, five breakout speakers will and young women with an opportunity
Wellness Summit was created discuss specific areas of illness prevention for a better future through education,
to encourage individuals to and wellness. The breakout speaker lineup counseling, training, and advocacy.
take a proactive and preventive will include:
health and wealth approach Michael Annichine, CEO of Magee- SpelLife has recently expanded its
to life through education, Women’s Research Institute will address programs to include special workshops
inspiration, and the ways science is shaping the future of and the SpelLife Podcast available is on
life-changing women’s health. all major podcast platforms.
connections Yolanda Beckers, Naples Director of
centered around Innerlight Center for Meditation, will The SpelLife Podcast shares candid
the eight teach the latest techniques for stress conversations between Gaynell, Jill,
dimensions management through meditation. and a guest with expertise in an area of
of wellness: Dr. Lindsey Berkson, MA DC the eight dimensions of wellness. Each
social, physical, CNS DCBN CAN, Hormone Scholar/ breakout speaker presenting at this year’s
emotional, leisure, Nutritional and Gut Expert will explain SpelLife event has been interviewed and
intellectual, why you want a sexy brain: how hormones shares her/his wisdom and insights on a
environmental, protect your brain and gut. podcast, providing a “sneak preview” of
spiritual, and Linnell King, MD, Founder of Naples the presentations for the SpelLife event.
financial.
Please visit SpelLife.org for ticket
Gaynell information, podcast viewing, event
Anderson and details, and history. This is an event
Jill Ciccarelli Rapps, co-founders of worth attending!
SpelLife and e’Bella Magazine are pleased
to bring back SpelLife after canceling last
year based on the pandemic. This year,
SpelLife is pleased to present its eighth
annual summit with live and virtual
opportunities for participation.

This is what a participant from a prior
event shared: “This event has inspired
me to improve my overall well-being and
connect with local businesses that offer
tools to improve my health. It has been a
privilege to participate in this event that
seems to exude such a feeling of goodwill,
happiness, and desire to share information
learned with loved ones and friends!”

This year’s keynote speaker is Dr.
Nancy Snyderman, a New York Times

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TRAVEL

SINPRSINAGVTIAMNE NAH same gracious manner that Savannah
welcomes her visitors today.
Through a Native’s Lens
It would take ten thousand
Story and Photography pictures to show you everything I
BY KAREN T. BARTLETT love: massive live oak trees, rope-like
wisteria vines draped with lavender
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but the three and white flowers, and cobblestone
words springtime in Savannah are worth ten thousand streets made from river rocks brought
pictures. I wish I had space here to show you ten from England as ballast in the holds of
thousand pictures of my native city—the city that so ships three hundred years ago. I’d show you centuries-old
enchanted General W.T. Sherman in 1864 that he couldn’t bring walls built of tabby—oyster shells, lime, and sand—and
himself to burn it down in his brutal, earth- the heavenly faces of ancient stone angels watching over
scorching March to the Sea. Instead, he gave the most beautiful cemetery in America.
it to President Lincoln as a Christmas present. With my ten thousand pictures, I’d show you the
His Christmas card read: wide verandahs, curlicues, and gingerbread of Victorian
homes, like my grandparents’ house where I spent my
“I beg to present to you as a Christmas gift the first two years of life, and the fine marble steps, stately
City of Savannah with a hundred and forty heavy columns, and intricate detailing of Georgian, Regency,
guns and plenty of ammunition and also about
25,000 bales of cotton.”

He neglected to mention the 25,000 bales
of Spanish moss that gives Savannah her
mystique. Being winter,
he didn’t know about the
fragrant magnolia blossoms
bigger than dinner plates,
and azalea flowers as big
as brandy snifters. He
certainly should have
mentioned Savannah’s
legendary hospitality in
the stately Gothic Revival
mansion that hosted
him. Despite his Yankee
leanings, he was received
as an honored guest in the

and Greek Revival architecture. I’d show you gargoyles and fully immerse in the mysteries of Savannah with
cupolas and decorative dolphin downspouts (the dolphin all your senses. Breathe in the fragrance of night-
fish, not the mammal), not just because they’re way more blooming jasmine. Listen for the murmuring
charming than plain drainpipes, but also because everyone of Savannah’s famous ghosts (oh yes, there are
knows that evil spirits, being afraid of water, are fooled by plenty, but please be careful whose stories you
the presence of fish. I’d show you secret gardens tucked believe). Feel the rumble deep in your chest when
behind one-of-a-kind ornate wrought-iron gates. While the blast of a ship’s horn signals the approach of
the Green-Meldrim House, which a massive freighter into Savannah Harbor. Touch
once hosted General Sherman, is now
a museum, many homes of the era are the old brick and tabby walls and
lovely bed and breakfast inns. marble statues. Taste the flavors
that celebrate Gullah-Geechee
Of course, I’d show you Savannah’s heritage.
beautiful squares. Every single one is
unique, with a fountain or a monument If you’re among the winter
or a wedding-perfect gazebo. I love Neapolitans soon to take that
the large granite boulder honoring drive up I-95 on the way home
Georgia's very first example of Southern to northern climes, plan to linger
hospitality. In 1733, Native American for a night or two. I promise: the
Yamacraw tribal chief Tomochichi waited experience is worth more than ten
on shore to welcome the first settlers. thousand pictures.
Most of the twenty-two squares feature
benches like the one on which Forrest Start here: VisitSavannah.com

Gump rested with his box of chocolates. Finally, we’d Karen T. Bartlett is an award-winning travel
reach the wide promenades of Forsyth Park, where swans writer and photographer, author of several
and tritons spray mist from the fountain similar to the
ones at Place de la Concorde in Paris. coffee table books, and three destination
guidebooks. She lives in Naples.
In my pictures, we’d visit Temple Mikvé Israel, which
houses the oldest Torah in the U.S., and the Anglican Bonaventure Cemetery, Forsyth Park and the Mercer-Williams House are all featured
church where John Wesley was the rector in 1736. We’d feel prominently in "The Book," as Savannahians call it, and the movie by its proper title,
the power in the humble Second African Baptist Church,
where Martin Luther King, Jr. practiced his “I Have a "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."
Dream” speech before the March on Washington.
PAGE 34
Although there’s more than enough to experience in a MAIN: Bonaventure Cemetery
virtual stroll through these historic streets and squares, I’d TOP: Mercer-Williams House on Monterey Square
want to whisk you away for a photographic moment in the MIDDLE: Wedding gazebo in Whitefield Square
hauntingly beautiful, oak-shaded Bonaventure Cemetery, BOTTOM: Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
perched on a bluff above the salt marsh of the Wilmington
River; and the avenue of oaks leading to the tabby ruins at PAGE 35
Wormsloe Historic Site. But here’s the thing. You can only TOP: Fountain at Forsyth Park
MIDDLE: One of many beautiful monuments in Bonaventure Cemetery
April 2022 BOTTOM LEFT: Entry gates to Wormsloe Historic Site
BOTTOM RIGHT: A triton (merman) blows his trumpet shell in the Forsyth Park fountain
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annaBOOK REVIEW reviewed by
Rk a r r a sutaSepetysis
I MUST BETRAY YOU what is known With no choice, Cristian does as he is ordered,
as a “crossover but not without a spark of rebellion in his heart.
by Ruta Sepetys author.” This For even as Romanians were cut off from news of
Philomel Books means that the greater world, most families had illegal radios
336 Pages while she to listen to Radio Free Europe and hear that the
$18.99 US primarily Eastern Bloc was beginning to collapse. Filled
writes for with righteous anger, Cristian begins a secret
teenagers, her themes and journal filled with prose, poetry, and his feelings
sophisticated writing are about living in a totalitarian regime. And then his
also well-received by adult brilliant idea forms: he will smuggle this journal
audiences. The New York into the hands of the embassy delegate so people
Times Book Review described in the greater world will know the crimes against
Sepetys as, “…a champion of humanity committed against Cristian and all the
the interstitial people so often ignored—whole Romanian people.
populations lost in the cracks of history.”
I Must Betray You is set in Bucharest, This is a harrowing story, one filled with
Romania in 1989. While most of us (author of bone-cracking tension, violence, and ultimately,
this book review included) remember where the strength of the human spirit not to bow to
we were in 1989, it is an important piece of oppressors. Cristian, while only seventeen, finds
history already as it describes the crumbling himself in the middle of the revolution when it
of Communism and the rending of the Iron begins near Christmas of 1989. His friend Luca,
Curtain. Romania, the last to fall, under the his girlfriend Liliana, and Cristian are caught in
tight-fisted control of Nicolae Ceaușescu, was the middle of the protest when it is started by
the bloodiest and most violent of all. college students but quickly swells to most of the
Narrated by seventeen-year-old Cristian able-bodied population of Bucharest. We know
Florescu, I Must Betray You tells this part of the end of Ceaușescu, but it is Cristian’s story that
history through his eyes. A young man living in a shines here, showing us the power of courage
concrete apartment block in Bucharest, Cristian when there is nothing left to lose.
and his family struggle to gather the basic
necessities to survive. Food is scarce, electricity This important part of history is one that
is spotty, and there are spies everywhere. should never be forgotten. A timely topic
Neighbors, teachers, classmates, and even the girl for today as we watch world events, it is an
Cristian likes is not free from the suspicion of important book that must be read. More
being an informant for the Securitate, Romania’s importantly, we must give it to our youth so they
fearsome secret police. might read and know what people their own
Then Cristian is approached by one of the age were once (not so long ago) willing to do for
Securitate because his mother cleans house for their freedom.
one of the American Embassy’s delegates. His
orders are to befriend the delegate’s son Dan ∞ AUTHOR PROFILE
and find out more about the workings of the
American household. If he completes his work The daughter of a Lithuanian refugee, Ruta
successfully, medicine will be given to Cristian’s Sepetys was raised in Michigan. She attended
grandfather, who is ill with leukemia. Hillsdale College for her B.A. and did graduate
work in France. She has written five novels of
historical fiction for young adults and currently
lives in Los Angeles.

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THE NAPLES PLAYERS

How theatre prepares you for business

BY LAUREN SPEIRS water, instant family.’ The paint hadn't even
We both gave up our dried, and we were
Y ou might recognize Paulette Oliva equity cards because
from The Naples Players (TNP) we decided we wanted already involved with The
production of Calendar Girls… to do this for fun.” Naples Players! When
Did you know she also volunteers you get involved with a
offstage at TNP? Paulette and her husband Paulette and Peter theater, it’s always ‘add
Peter (McClung, most recently appeared in discovered TNP while water, instant family.’
An Ideal Husband) have ushered and they strolling down Fifth We both gave up our
also lent a hand at the Gala. Avenue South. “Peter
said, ‘I heard there’s "equity cards because we
The couple recently gave up their equity a community theater
cards, which you receive from working in down here, I think decided we wanted to do
an equity theater or you build up points. it’s on this street.’ this for fun.
Paulette says, “I got mine when I was We were blown away
twenty-one and had a contract right away. when we saw the –Paulette Oliva
I wound up taking the business route and size of it! We took a Naples Players Actress
owned a marketing company. I was still tour and got involved
able to do theatre on the side. I would right away—we felt was given an honorary doctorate and
be backstage during intermission on my immediately embraced.” was invited to address the graduates of
laptop! My company Paulette is originally from Valhalla
was completely in New York State and she’s a Broadway
outside of the arts— fanatic—she still has an apartment in the
we started out in theater district in New York City. Involved
direct mail marketing with acting and music since she was a
and developed it into child, Paulette went to Mercy College to
an email and social continue her studies. In 2021, Paulette
media marketing.
We brought our
clients kicking and
screaming into the
twenty-first century
by moving from
catalogs to where
things are now.”

After thirty years
in the industry,
Paulette sold her
company in 2019 to
a private equity firm.
Soon after, she flew
down to see three
friends performing in
different shows in Fort Myers. While in
southwest Florida, Paulette immediately
fell in love with the elegance of Naples
and was able to buy a home in Bonita
before the pandemic. “The paint hadn't
even dried, and we were already involved
with The Naples Players! When you get
involved with a theater, it’s always ‘add

38 | North Naples News April 2022

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With Paulette’s vast experience in acting and
producing, she has amazing things to say about
her time with The Naples Players. “I think the
organizational structure here is really phenomenal. The
infrastructure for that has probably taken a long time
to perfect but TNP has perfected that. As a result,
the production values are really high. You know there
will be a support system every step of the way and
it’s always a pleasure. We even have a table read in
our first rehearsal and the chance to explore—I love
that. You feel very prepared when you walk out on
stage. Design, scenery, support staff, technical crew—
everyone conducts themselves so professionally and
no one is left out to hang and I just love that feeling.
Whether it’s from an off-stage volunteer standpoint
such as volunteering for the gala—there are specific
hours, and everything is broken up so you can give as
little or as much as you want. Peter and I were both
blown away by the organizational structure of it. We’ve
worked at a lot of theaters and this one is right up
there—top-notch!”

With preparations for When We Were Young and
Unafraid underway, Paulette says, “It’s crazy how
timely this production is today. There are a lot of
emotional things that appealed to me like the support
of women. I have three daughters and have spent my
entire life making sure they feel supported in every
way. It’s so important for women to be heard and
protect each other. This play is about finding your
voice and it’s something that I always wanted my
daughters to find early on in life.”

Don’t miss your chance to see Paulette and all
TNP’s amazing volunteers in When We Were Young and
Unafraid in the Tobye Studio Theater from March 30
- April 24! Call the box office at 239.263.7990 or visit
their website at NaplesPlayers.org today!

RIGHT: Paulette Oliva and Brad Brenner in Calendar Girls
LEFT: Paulette Oliva in Calendar Girls

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the task less daunting. Keep a
BY JEFF BOHR email address if you own the domain. list of those you have completed
Naples Mac Help Domain names can be purchased for under for reference. Also remember that your
$15 per year, and adding an email account username is often your email address,
D o you have an AOL email is usually just another $20 annually. and this may not need to be changed
address? AOL started in 1993. everywhere it is used. You often have a
Yahoo started email service in After you create the new account, separate user name and contact email, you
1997. Gmail started in 2007, a you will need to send out an electronic may keep your old username but make
relative newcomer. That means your email “Change of Address” notice. This can be sure to change your contact email in your
address could be close to thirty years old! simple and to the point, it will go to those account settings for each website. For
friends, family and associates that you example, if you have an iTunes account, it
IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE correspond with regularly, we will address can be difficult to change the original email
other accounts shortly. You have probably you signed up with due to music copyright
I am often asked about how to change received several such emails from your laws. In that case, keep the original email
an email address. Sometimes a client friends and colleagues, now it’s your turn. you used for future iTunes purchases, but
has been “hacked,” and their email and Here is a simple template: change your contact email so that you still
password have been compromised more receive receipts.
than a few times. Sometimes the amount SUBJECT: MY NEW EMAIL
of junk mail, or spam, becomes a relentless ADDRESS One reason to keep the older email
barrage that cannot be held back. There active is that you can use that when you
are several solutions to these dilemmas, Message Body: Effective immediately, need to fill out a form that requires an
including creating a stronger password, my new email address will be email address, this will help you keep the
unsubscribing (this only works when it is a [email protected]. Please copy this junk separate from valid emails. You could
legitimate site!) and using junk mail filters. address and paste it into your address also create a second new email address,
book, replacing my prior email. often called an alias, which you could use
It is often easier to start fresh with a only for forms and online shopping, to
new email address, and I will describe that Thanks! help filter any resulting junk mail. Also
process in this article. Contrary to what Jeff remember that it is often not a good idea
most people think, changing your email to delete an email account entirely, as you
address can be a rather easy process, if you • Important: Send this email from may need to check it for messages from
plan and follow the steps reviewed here. your new email address, and make sure those you correspond with less frequently.
to put all the recipients into the BCC
First, it is a good idea to keep your field to avoid sending your entire address There will come a time that you only
current email active even when creating a book to everyone. need to check that old email account once
new one. This will allow you to monitor the a month or less!
old account and check for any messages This is short, simple and to the point.
from senders not aware that your email has You now have a fresh, clean email account Changing your email does not have to
changed. And it is almost impossible to that is only known by those whom with you be a difficult process, and by following the
truly delete an email address. shared it. Continue to monitor your original steps listed it should be an easy endeavor.
address for any stragglers that did not get Meanwhile, go through all of the websites
Next, you need to decide on a new the notice, and you can notify them of your you log onto via your email address, and
email provider, or you can reserve your new address on a case-by-case basis. change your account information to
own domain for email. There are several reflect your new address. Do the same
free services: Gmail (yourname@gmail. UPDATING YOUR ONLINE with mailing lists. If you subscribe to
com) and Apple’s iCloud (yourname@ ACCOUNTS a blog, a newsletter, or just a group of
icloud.com) are some of the largest and friends, make the change so you won’t fall
most stable. Another option is to get your Rather than trying to sit down and off the mailing list.
own domain (www.yourname.com) and remember all the places your email address
then you have a personal email address is stored online, update web sites as you Have tech questions? Send them to
([email protected]) that is unique and visit them. This applies to banks, credit [email protected] and I’ll answer them in a
memorable. No one can take away your cards, airlines and other online retailers. future column!
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TEACHERS RECOGNIZED

BY CHAD OLIVER Trafford Elementary), Suncoast Credit Union, we believe
Executive Director of Communications Dyan E. Konicek a community that invests in their
& Community Engagement (Immokalee Middle), educators builds a strong foundation
Collier County Public Schools Stephanie Kutz & for students, businesses, and the
Lauren York (Lake community at large. By creating
T he month of April will bring Park Elementary), learning opportunities through
widespread attention on the Mishelle Levine community grants, Suncoast helps
airwaves of NBC-2 to this year’s (Oakridge Middle), create stronger teachers and students.
Golden Apple recipients and and Heather For this reason, we create opportunities
their best practices from the classrooms Stallings (Calusa for educators to share best practices
of Collier County Park Elementary). and to grow professionally," said Cindy
Public Schools. Helton, executive director of the
Back in February, The Golden Suncoast Credit Union Foundation.
students in six Apple Teacher "Being able to recognize dedicated
classrooms received Recognition Program teachers who stand above the rest is
bushels of Golden is possible because the heart of the Golden Apple Awards.
Delicious apples of the presenting The foundation of Suncoast Credit
as their teachers sponsor, Suncoast Union is funded through the credit
were surprised with Credit Union, and union members' use of their debit and
Golden Apple awards. generous support credit cards. The Suncoast for Schools
from Conditioned Rewards Debit Card and VISA Credit
Sixty Teachers Air, Moorings Park, Card program automatically generates
of Distinction Naples Daily News, funds that are dedicated to education
representing fifty- NBC-2, Mary and health-related initiatives benefiting
eight Collier County Ingram, and Stock children in the local community.”
Public Schools shared Development. "At
their best practices,
and Champions April 2022
For Learning's
community-based
selection committee
had the difficult
task of selecting six
practices to highlight
as part of the Golden
Apple recognition.
We extend a heartfelt
congratulations to
the following 2021-
2022 Golden Apple
recipients: Robert
Boyle (Immokalee
Technical College),
Amanda Bray (Lake

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The 2021-2022 Golden Apple Families, students, and the entire
recipients will each receive a grant in
the amount of $5,000 from Suncoast community are invited to join the
Credit Union to allow the building
of their best practices. All Teachers of At Suncoast Credit celebration by watching NBC-2
Distinction receive a $250 award, and (WBBH-TV) for the Golden Apple
the Golden Apple recipients receive an
additional cash award. “It is programs Union, we believe a television special on Sunday, April 24, at
like these that remind teachers how community that invests 7:00 p.m.
much the community supports them
and how valued their work is,” said Lisa The Golden Apple Awards and
Morse, CCPS Director of Community
Engagement and District Initiatives. in their educators builds classroom grants encourage teachers

The community will honor and "a strong foundation for to continue investing in our students,
thank the Golden Apple recipients, develop innovative teaching and learning
Teachers of Distinction, and Collier students, businesses, and practices, and inspire the next generation
County Public Schools' Teachers the community at large. of educators.
of the Year at the Golden Apple
Celebration of Teachers Dinner on –Cindy Helton TOP RIGHT: Amanda Bray, Lake Trafford Elementary
April 22, at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Executive Director of the TOP LEFT: Heather Stallings, Calusa Park Elementary
Resort, Naples. Opportunities to Suncoast Credit Union Foundation MIDDLE LEFT: Dyan Konicek, Immokalee Middle School
sponsor schools to attend the event are available. For more information on BOTTOM LEFT: Mishelle Levine, Oakridge Middle School
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WHAT IS PARKINSON’S?

BY LORNA FEDELEM, MD

A pril is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. This 1. TREMOR
month we bring to light this disease that Have you noticed a slight shaking or tremor in your
actor Michael J. Fox has lived with for
many decades. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a finger, thumb, hand, or chin? A tremor while at rest is
neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately a common early sign of Parkinson’s disease.
dopamine-producing neurons in
a specific area of the brain called 2. CONSTIPATION
substantia nigra. Do you have trouble moving your bowels without

Symptoms generally develop straining every day? Straining to move your bowels
slowly over years. The progression can be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease and you
of symptoms is often a bit should talk to your doctor.
different from one person to
another due to the diversity of 3. LOSS OF SMELL
the disease. People with PD may Have you noticed you no longer smell certain
experience:
foods very well? If you seem to have more trouble smelling foods like
• Tremor, mainly at rest and bananas, dill pickles, or licorice, you should ask your doctor about
described as pill-rolling Parkinson’s disease.
tremor in hands. Other
forms of tremor are 4. TROUBLE SLEEPING
possible. Do you thrash around in bed or act out dreams when you are

• Bradykinesia or slow deeply asleep? Sometimes, your spouse will notice or will want to
movements move to another bed. Sudden movements during sleep may be a sign
of Parkinson’s disease.
• Limb rigidity
• Gait and balance problems 5. TROUBLE MOVING OR WALKING
The cause remains largely unknown. Although Do you feel stiff in your body, arms, or legs? Sometimes stiffness
there is no cure, treatment options vary and include
medications and surgery. While Parkinson’s itself is not goes away as you move. If it does not, it can be a sign of Parkinson’s
fatal, disease complications can be serious. The Centers disease. An early sign might be stiffness or pain in your shoulder or
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rated hips. People sometimes say their feet seem “stuck to the floor.”
complications from PD as the fourteenth cause of death
in the United States. 6. SMALL HANDWRITING
Has your handwriting gotten much smaller than it was in the
TEN EARLY SIGNS OF
PARKINSON’S DISEASE

It can be hard to tell if you or a loved one has
Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Below are ten signs that you might have the disease.
No single one of these signs means that you should
worry, but if you have more than one sign you should
consider making an appointment to talk to your doctor.

April 2022 ...continued on page 48

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past? You may notice the way you write UNDERSTANDING No single one of
words on a page has changed, such as PARKINSON’S AND THE these signs means
letter sizes are smaller, and the words IMPORTANCE OF AWARENESS that you should
are crowded together. A change in worry, but if you
handwriting may be a sign of Parkinson’s Awareness is key as we work toward have more than one
disease called micrographia. a world without Parkinson’s disease. sign you should
Parkinson’s Awareness Month is an consider making an
7. A SOFT OR LOW VOICE opportune time to share tips and resources
If there has been a change in your that help make life better for people "appointment to talk
with Parkinson’s. Everyday people in our to your doctor.
voice you should see your doctor about PD community face obstacles—some
whether it could be Parkinson’s disease. anticipated, others new. This month, the your tips and make their life just a little
Sometimes you might think other people Parkinson’s Foundation wants to know easier. Head to Parkinson.org/Awareness
are losing their hearing when really you your key to living well with PD. Whether to share your #KeyToPD. If you have
are speaking more softly. you are living with PD, are a caregiver, concerns that you or a loved one may have
or a healthcare professional, tell us your early signs of Parkinson’s Disease, make
8. MASKED FACE tip. From managing freezing to sleeping an appointment right away with your
Have you been told that you have a and bathroom tips—no topic is off-limits. primary care physician to be evaluated.
Our hope is that others can replicate With certain treatments, your quality of
serious, depressed, or mad look on your life can be greatly improved!
face, even when you are not in a bad
mood? This is often called facial masking. Call and schedule a complimentary meet and
If so, you should ask your doctor about greet with Dr. Fedelem.
Parkinson’s disease.
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Do you notice that you often feel

dizzy when you stand up out of a chair?
Feeling dizzy or fainting can be a sign of
low blood pressure and can be linked to
Parkinson’s disease.

10. HUNCHING OVER
Are you not standing up as straight

as you used to? If you or your family or
friends notice that you seem to be stooping,
leaning, or slouching when you stand, it
could be a sign of Parkinson’s disease.

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NCH NAMED AS ONE OF AMERICA’S

TOP 100 HOSPITALS
BY HEALTHGRADES

NCH RANKS BETTER THAN 98% OF ALL HOSPITALS NATIONWIDE*
The NCH Healthcare System has received the Healthgrades 2022 America’s 100 Best
Hospitals Award™. This notable distinction places NCH in a small, elite group of
hospitals who are in the top two percent of nearly 4,500 hospitals assessed nationwide
for superior clinical care and patient outcomes for the treatment of the most common
conditions and procedures as measured by Healthgrades, the leading resource that
connects consumers, physicians and health systems.
For more information on the award-winning services of the NCH Healthcare System,
please visit NCHmd.org.

*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2018
through 2020 and represent 3-year estimates for Medicare patients only.

NCH NAMED AS ONE OF AMERICA’S

TOP 100 HOSPITALS BY HEALTHGRADES

NCH ranks in the top 2% of all hospitals nationwide

T he NCH Healthcare System, confident healthcare
comprised of both NCH Baker
Hospital and NCH North Our commitment decisions by enabling
Naples Hospital, has received to providing an the evaluation and
the Healthgrades 2022 America’s 100 comparison of
Best Hospitals Award™. This notable
distinction places NCH in a small, elite exceptional patient hospital performance
group of hospitals who are in the top experience each and to find the highest
two percent of nearly 4,500 hospitals quality care. Visit
assessed nationwide for superior
clinical care and patient outcomes for every time has been Healthgrades.com/
the treatment of the most common quality/americas-
conditions and procedures as measured
by Healthgrades, the leading resource instrumental in helping best-hospitals for
that connects consumers, physicians, and us finally reach this an in-depth look at
health systems. Or, said another way, NCH’s performance
NCH offers better clinical excellence and
outcomes than ninety-eight percent of "remarkable distinction and profile to explore how we were named
all other hospitals nationwide who were with Healthgrades. as providing the highest quality care in
part of Healthgrades analysis. NCH –Paul Hiltz Naples today.
is one out of only six other healthcare President & CEO of the
facilities in the state of Florida to be NCH Healthcare System *Statistics are based on Healthgrades
recognized with this distinction. analysis of MedPAR data for years 2018
through 2020 and represent three-year
This is no easy feat for the small estimates for Medicare patients only.
percentage who are named within this
coveted category. Recipients must have Healthcare System. “Since my arrival ∞ ABOUT NCH
maintained exceptional quality standards as CEO two years ago our entire team HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
in overall clinical excellence for a has been laser-focused on reaching the
minimum of five years in a row to even be benchmark of being named a top 100 The NCH Healthcare System is a
considered for this prestigious honor. healthcare system. Our commitment to not-for-profit, multi-facility healthcare
providing an exceptional patient experience system located in Naples, Florida, and
From 2018-2020, patients treated in each and every time has been instrumental is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care
hospitals achieving the Healthgrades top in helping us finally reach this remarkable Network. The System is more than just
100 hospitals recognition on average had distinction with Healthgrades.” two hospitals (referred to as the NCH
a 25.4 percent lower risk of dying than if Baker Hospital and NCH North Naples
they were treated in hospitals that did not “We are proud to recognize NCH Hospital) with a total of 713 beds. NCH
receive this award. In fact, if all hospitals as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals is an alliance of 775 physicians and
as a group performed similarly to NCH, for 2022,” said Brad Bowman, MD, medical facilities in dozens of locations
162,830 lives could potentially have been Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data throughout Collier County and southwest
saved from 2018 to 2020.* Science at Healthgrades. “As an America’s Florida that offers nationally recognized,
100 Best hospital, NCH’s clinical quality health care to our community.
“NCH Healthcare System has performance and patient outcomes Our mission is to help everyone live a
always prided itself on delivering quality outpaced nearly all other hospitals in the longer, happier, healthier life. For more
healthcare to our community,” said Paul country. We believe these distinguished information, visit www.NCHmd.org.
Hiltz, President & CEO of the NCH hospitals are leading the industry and
setting the standard for providing safe and
quality care.”

Healthgrades helps consumers make

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