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OLD NAPLES NEWS
DECEMBER 2022

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all the wonderful events coming up. Don’t miss out on
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the 2nd. The holiday festivities begin early on Third [email protected]
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including New Year’s Eve. You don’t want to miss out
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THE NAPLES PLAYERS

Meet the Ghost of Christmas Past…

Kevin Kenneally (right) in Drowsy Chaperone Kevin Kenneally (center) in Catch me if you can Kevin Kenneally (right) in She Loves Me

EBY LAUREN SPEIRS only rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays.” doctor I thought, ‘I’m doing a show!’”
veryone loves a comeback story! Meanwhile, at TNP, our volunteers There’s no need to worry about
All of us at The Naples Players are rehearse daily and have significant time
delighted that Kevin Kenneally on stage to prepare with costumes and Kevin’s knee as he goes through
is gracing our stage again in A lighting before opening night, just as rehearsals and performances—his
Christmas Carol, The Musical after a two- professionals would. physical therapist says, “motion is lotion”
year hiatus due to a knee injury. Healed and Kevin added that it’s been “really
and ready to take the stage, Kevin is Professionalism aside, everyone at beneficial physically and emotionally”
thrilled to portray Marley in this classic TNP wants the volunteers to enjoy to keep moving. “It’s just amazing the
production! themselves first and foremost! “During energy and the joy that you feel when
The Drowsy Chaperone, I was so you come here—it’s like the fountain
Kevin joined TNP almost a decade comfortable in my role and had a ball of youth for us old guys. I’m 73 and
ago for The Drowsy Chaperone. “I was doing it! I knew that was because of when I’m here, you could reverse those
retired and needed something other Dawn and Charlie (Fornara). There is just numbers. Everyone’s here because they
than home projects and I had done so much respect between the cast, crew, want to be here, and they love to be here
community theatre when I could fit it and staff. Everyone leaves their egos at the and they want to put out a good product
in with teaching in Massachusetts. I door because anything but camaraderie is and have fun during the process.”
thought I would try it again. I auditioned not tolerated. It’s a joy to come here and
for something in the Tobye that required do a show because you know everyone is We’re grateful for all of our volunteers
three accents that I believe were: going to get along and work hard. Things and are constantly amazed by their
Russian, Viennese, and Brooklyn. After like that bring you back again and again.” dedication to the organization. Kevin
the audition, I knew I didn’t have the may have been looking for something to
part but later on, I received a call to play Kevin was cast in Calendar Girls with do outside of housework, but he found
Underling in The Drowsy Chaperone. a herniated disc in his back but was still a whole lot more than a hobby. “I came
When I arrived here, I thought to able to perform. “I was doing the back here not knowing what I would find.
myself ‘this is not your usual community exercises that my physical therapist gave Once I found The Naples Players, I
theatre,’ and it has really lived up to that! me, but I was overdoing it. I looked found a home. You feel like you belong
Dawn and Charlie (Fornara) are great down one morning and my knee was here. It’s welcoming, it’s inclusive, and
to work with and they’re a part of the like a pumpkin—I had a fractured knee it doesn't matter your background, age,
reason I keep coming back. A Christmas and torn meniscus from overdoing my or political beliefs. What matters is: can
Carol was also an opportunity to work back exercises. I was on steroids for the you contribute to the show and are you
with Bryce (Alexander).” inflammation in my back and it turns out willing to work hard? It's such a collegial
steroids weaken your joints. I had to call and familial atmosphere here it's hard not
Previous community theatres Kevin Cole (Butcher) and tell him I was getting to want to come back. You know when
worked for were certainly not at the same my knee operated on!” Kevin could not you've done something special here, you
professional level as The Naples Players. wait to come back to TNP when he was just feel it.”
“Usually, it was in a school auditorium, it healed. “As soon as I was cleared by the
was the director’s first production, and you

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BY TERESA HEITMANN As of today, I encourage and thank all With all the devastation, loss, and
City of Naples Mayor for registering with FEMA and looking sadness that hit our community, our
at options available after the damage resiliency is key to hope. Let us come
D ecember in Naples is usually filled caused by Hurricane Ian. Please look at together to rebuild and keep the character
with joy, celebration, great food, all your options, but you must register. of Naples Neapolitans. The City of Naples
and shopping that is superior. We have numerous challenges in our is hopeful for our future and grateful for
We Neapolitans are mentally recovery such as FEMA cleanup, rules for all that we have.
trying to recover from the devastation that recovery, beach openings, water quality,
personally affected our community, our and rebuilding, all of which are our top On a brighter note, December 1,
environment, our properties, and our loved concerns. Please do all you can to utilize 2022 kicks off the centennial year for the
ones like no other challenge we have had the resources available and do not give City of Naples, leading us to the actual
to face before. up if you feel there are no options for you centennial day on December 1, 2023. The
and your recovery. Please call and let us City Christmas parade, tree lightings,
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aware of the effects on our mental, We must be the eyes and ears of the and we look forward to entering 2023
physical, and spiritual health. Let us community. Please share your concerns or with hope.
look towards hope. If we all look around observations so we can have an excellent
our city, county, and region we will see recovery with better policies to support God bless,
resiliency, hope, and community. the learned issues.
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M ost people are aware that response to stress. They feel sluggish upon your CAR healthy are to have good sleep
cortisol is a hormone waking, have difficulty getting out of bed, hygiene, wake up at the same time each
produced by the adrenal and take a long time to wake up, maybe day, and try to incorporate movement
glands and that it has resorting to a lot of coffee just to function. into your morning routine (yoga, walking,
something to do with the person’s energy tai-chi, or even just a lymphatic drainage
level. But did you know that cortisol is Abnormalities in CAR have been self-massage).
also responsible for all these essential associated with depression, metabolic
body functions? syndrome, and type two diabetes mellitus Sometimes, a holistic doctor can
to mention a few illnesses. A list of recommend supplements to augment the
• Maintaining mood and emotional undesirable conditions. CAR while you are incorporating lifestyle
balance modifications into your daily routine.

• Helping us to be resilient to stress HOW DO WE RESTORE A HEALTHY LASTLY, HOW DO YOU FIND OUT
• Preventing excessive loss of CORTISOL ACTIVATION RESPONSE WHAT YOUR CAR IS?
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• Suppressing parts of the I would recommend starting your offer testing for it. I recommend speaking
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FINDING COMFORT

AND JOY IN THE ARTS

A rtis—Naples holiday Chorus under the direction of Jeremy December 4 and December 5. This opera
programming is filled with Warner, present one of music’s most in five acts is a retelling of Shakespeare’s
the spirit of a post-storm enduring choral works in this always- famous tragedy, filled with harmonious
community initiative, Artis— inspiring holiday classic. duets, dazzling waltzes, family feuds,
Uplifting, helping those affected heal and the most famous of all star-crossed
through the restorative power of the arts. The Naples Philharmonic keeps lovers. And speaking of star-crossed
the festive spirit going when they lovers: Artis—Naples’ first touring
“While many in our area are perform Holiday Pops from December Broadway production of the 2022-23
continuing the long process of recovery 15 through 18, joined by the Naples season, Hadestown, enchants the Hayes
from the storm, Artis—Naples is here to Philharmonic Chorus and the Naples Hall stage from December 27 through
bring hope and inspiration through the Philharmonic Youth Chorus, under the January 1. This modern retelling of the
arts,” says CEO and President Kathleen direction of Barbara Sletto, bringing a mythic couples Orpheus and Eurydice
van Bergen. “Our wish is that time spent variety of holiday standards to a holly- and Hades and Persephone garnered
at Artis—Naples during this difficult decked Hayes Hall. multiple awards, including the 2019
time can be a gift of comfort and joy to Tony Award for Best Musical and the
this holiday season.” 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical
Theater Album.

Through the Artis—Uplifting What would the holidays be without Proving that December is indeed
program, admission to The Baker the Naples Ballet’s production of The filled with musical gifts, audiences
Museum is free through December 31, Nutcracker? On December 20 and will thrill to the Beethoven Violin
offering visitors the opportunity to view December 21, Naples Ballet and the Concerto as performed by new Artistic
several stellar exhibitions including Helen Naples Philharmonic, bring Tchaikovsky’s Partner James Ehnes and the Naples
Frankenthaler: Late Works, 1990-2003, timeless tale to life in this enchanting Philharmonic, with guest conductor Sir
Ran Hwang: Becoming Again, Recent performance by local dancers and Mark Elder, on December 9 and 10.
Acquisitions: 2019-Present, and Florida nationally recognized professional soloists.
Contemporary 2022-23. Information Tickets and additional details can be
about performances and presentations There is more than just holiday found at artisnaples.org.
that are part of Artis—Uplifting can be programming to choose from at Artis—
found at artisnaples.org. Naples in December. Opera fans will LEFT: Ran Hwang, Garden of Water
have much to celebrate as Opera Naples MIDDLE TOP: Holiday Pops
Artis—Naples’ traditional holiday presents Gounod’s Romeo et Juliette on
programs can certainly make spirits rise, MIDDLE BOTTOM: Nutcracker
beginning with voices lifted in song to RIGHT: Hadestown, Nathan Lee Graham and company in the
present the iconic Handel’s Messiah on
December 1. Associate Conductor Radu Hadestown North American Tour 2022
Paponiu and the Naples Philharmonic, Photo by T. Charles Erickson
along with the Naples Philharmonic

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DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER

Academy Award-Winning Actress and Mental Health Advocate Goldie Hawn
to headline DLC Sound Minds™ 55th Anniversary Celebration

TOP: Sound Minds Keynote Speaker Goldie Hawn A cademy Award-winning 55th Anniversary Celebration
BOTTOM: DLC CEO Scott Burgess speaking at Sound Minds actress, producer, director, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at
and best-selling author, 5 p.m. at The Ritz Carlton Golf
Goldie Hawn, struggled Resort. Immediately following the
with anxiety and panic attacks reception and presentation, VIP
when she was thrust into fame guests will enjoy a private dinner
in her early 20s. She eventually with an intimate opportunity to
sought medical help to cope with meet Hawn.
her anxiety and her intention
to be happy. Her mental health Guests will journey back in
journey and concerns about the time to view DLC’s 55-year history
increases in school violence, youth and see the impact and change that
depression, and suicide inspired her can happen when the community
to eventually start an organization comes together.
called MindUP™, which aims to
help kids better understand their Sadly, mental illness, suicide,
thoughts and feelings. She went on and addiction–especially for
to author a best-selling book, 10 our youth and young adults–are
Mindful Minutes, to offer guidance prevalent now more than ever.
on raising healthy, joyful, and Sound Minds is DLC’s signature
resilient children. fundraiser and a critical source
of funding for its life-saving and
Now as a mental health life-changing services, which have
advocate, Hawn will share insights drastically increased in demand
year over year.
about her personal journey to
wellness and happiness and her Hearing from someone
life’s purpose to create innovative with lived experience who
solutions to help children thrive as has found hope, help, and
the keynote speaker at the David purpose in helping others
Lawrence Centers for Behavioral find their way is the proven
Health (DLC) Sound Minds™ format for the Sound
Minds fundraiser, now in
its tenth year. Past speakers
have included a Columbine
shooting survivor, national
experts, actors, and legislators
who have been impacted
personally by behavioral
health challenges.

There is no better
local advocate to serve as the
55th Anniversary Sound Minds
Honorary Chair than DLC
Founder Polly Keller. Through
Keller’s vision and hard work,
DLC, then known as the
Collier County Mental Health

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Clinic, was the first mental health Sound Minds Honorary Chair and DLC Founder Polly Keller and where we need to go,” said Keller. “I
and substance use clinic in Collier see this year’s Sound Minds fundraiser
County. Keller secured financial support As Honorary Chair, Polly Keller as not only an educational event but a
from Collier County, the state, and hopes to increase awareness about these celebratory one to bring people in the
schools to open the clinic with three common issues and encourage Collier community from all different positions and
staff members, including Naples’ first County to come together to make a situations together to celebrate DLC and
psychiatrist. difference by helping address access to its accomplishments. By supporting Sound
behavioral health. Minds, those attending will lend support
Keller later founded the David to the yet unreached goals of DLC and
Lawrence Foundation, which was the “Being an advocate and volunteer with help them continue to address the great
first foundation in the country whose DLC for 55 years, I see where we've been and growing need for behavioral healthcare
purpose was to help a publicly funded for all in need in our community for the
community mental health center through next 55 years.”
private fundraising. Now, 55 years later,
DLC has more than 300 employees Sound Minds is being presented
and has expanded to an eight-acre main by the Naples Children & Education
campus, two satellite locations, and Foundation (NCEF). Sound Minds
operates 24 affordable housing units and sponsors to date include The Wellington
an eight-bed recovery residence. With a Group at Morgan Stanley. Community
new multimillion-dollar central receiving mental health partners include Park
facility and innovative new initiatives for Royal Behavioral Health Services, PBS
brain health planned, DLC is poised to Contractors, Brown and Brown Insurance,
continue to meet the behavioral health and Moorings Park.
needs of the growing SWFL population
for the next 55 years through the The cost to attend is $400 per person
continued support of the community. and $1,500 per VIP ticket and can be
purchased at DLCSoundMinds.org.

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BY CHAD OLIVER participants Synergy Health, and
Executive Director of Communications with 100% Keiser University joining
& Community Engagement of schools as run sponsors, among
Collier County Public Schools participating, other businesses who
making it the are contributing. We are
C ommunity members are second largest pleased to partner once
invited to take part in the 5K event again with Gulf Coast
Collier County Public Schools in Collier County. This year, we want Runners in organizing and
(CCPS) 5K Walk-Run to bring 2,500 people together to run hosting the 5K.
on Saturday, December 10. Previously or walk to raise awareness for healthy
scheduled for October, this new date living and to support our schools. All Participants will start
allowed additional participants will receive a chipped (timed) in front of the Dr. Martin
time to continue bib; however, you can choose to take part Luther King, Jr. Administrative Center on
recovering from in either the 5K run or a one-mile walk. Osceola Trail, the road running through
the impacts of The event’s main sponsor is Suncoast the district-owned preserve area and
Hurricane Ian. This Credit Union, with Arthrex, Inc. and beside the campuses of Barron Collier
will mark the first Wellness Energy Institute contributing High School and Osceola Elementary
time in three years as wellness sponsors and Florida Power School. The race ends on the main
that we have been & Light, IL Primo Pizza & Wings, athletic field at Barron Collier High
able to bring all our School where various race awards will be
schools together for presented, including awards for the most-
the 5K. Participants spirited school and the school with the
of all ages will most participants.
gather and connect Registration is open to anyone in the
during what should be community regardless of whether you
a beautiful December morning. have a student enrolled in CCPS. If you
have any questions about this event, please
The race will directly benefit email [email protected]. Pre-
health and wellness at our 50+ registration is highly encouraged. Visit
traditional neighborhood public collierschools.com/CCPS5K. Let’s lace ‘em
schools that CCPS operates. Like in up and get moving!
previous years, 100% of the proceeds
will be earmarked for each school’s December 2022
wellness initiatives for students and
staff. “The State requires healthy
school teams at each school, and the
5K is our main funding source for this
initiative,” explained Lisa Morse, CCPS
Director of Community Engagement
and District Initiatives. “The money
raised from this event enables teams to
host health and wellness activities at their
schools because we recognize the positive
relationship between nutrition, physical
activity, and the capacity of students to
develop and learn.”

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Imagine an unforgettable yacht will enjoy a seven-day, six-night VIP of 2015
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Wine Festival $1 million comedy show,
showcases the finest wines, exquisite featuring world renowned comedian
Sebastian Maniscalco and an exclusive
cuisine and incredible auction lots, all to • Darioush and the Red Carpet with evening at The Club Room at Campiello
on historic Third Street South in Old
benefit at-risk children in Collier County. Chopard: One couple will experience Naples. Maniscalco is an American
stand-up comedian and actor who has
“Thanks to our generous donors and five days and four nights in California released five comedy specials and had
supporting acting roles in the films Green
loyal supporters, our team has been able with a Napa Book and The Irishman.

to assemble some truly amazing wine Valley wine • Bahamas Yacht Trip: Three couples
will go on an unforgettable, seven-
and travel experiences for this year’s live immersion day, six-night yacht excursion to the
Bahamas aboard the M/Y 164-foot
auction,” said Rick Germain, 2023 Naples followed by Ocean Club, featuring five spacious
staterooms, multiple lounging areas,
Winter Wine Festival Co-Chair and a red carpet a formal dining room along with
alfresco dining on the Skylounge aft
Auction Lot Committee Member. “We experience in deck, sundeck with jacuzzi and cocktail
bar, Kaleidoscope movie and music
anticipate that these incredible auction Los Angeles central server with Creston controls
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bid high and bid often.” and Darioush

AUCTION LOT HIGHLIGHTS Khaledi and
INCLUDE: Chopard
on March
• Bentley Bentayga EWB Mulliner & 9-13, 2023.
Extraordinary Journey to the United This package includes exclusive winery
Kingdom: One lucky couple will experiences at the Darioush estate and
take home a brand new 2023 Bentley two other Napa Valley wine estates;
Bentayga EWB Mulliner, one-of- a wine paired-dinner at The French
a-kind build for the Naples Winter Laundry; and an exclusive invitation
Wine Festival. The automobile features to a private viewing of the newest Red
a Snow Quartz exterior with Beluga Carpet High Jewelry Collection in the
painted wingmirror caps and every Chopard Jewelry Suite prior to the
possible luxury upgrade. The couple also 2023 Oscars. The winning couple will

take home a six Magnum Vertical of

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(from 2013 - 2019).

• Château de la Crée: Two couples
or four individuals will enjoy a six-
night town and country experience in
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prepared by an on-board chef and a full-day private cruise on Lough Derg
accompanied with hand-selected wines. in a luxury motor yacht, plus three nights’
accommodations two Blackburne Terrace
• African Safari: Two couples will enjoy in Liverpool with Engraver’s Hospitality
an 11-day, 10-night exotic African tickets to The British Open, overlooking
adventure in South Africa and Zambia the 16th hole. Guests also will experience
with roundtrip, business class airfare from a private Changing of the Guard at
the United States to Africa. The adventure Wellington Barracks, Behind the Glass
includes three nights’ accommodations in tour of the Churchill War Rooms and
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Africa; two nights in luxury tents at Toka George’s Chapel.
Leya in Victoria Falls; and four nights
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Northern Province of Zambia along of the world’s most exciting travel packages
with exclusive “insider” tours and ranger with truly one-of-a-kind wine and culinary
experiences, a helicopter ride, VIP meals, experiences,” said Nena Beynon, 2023
and wine. Naples Winter Wine Festival Co-Chair
and Auction Lot Committee Member.
• Ireland, London and The British Open: “We anticipate another sold out event in
Two couples will experience 11 days, 10 2023 with an exciting live auction that
nights of golf and culture in the United allows us to achieve our mission of making
Kingdom with VIP tickets to the 2023 a profound and sustaining difference in the
British Open on July 18-28, 2023. The trip lives of children in Collier County.”
includes three nights’ accommodations in
staterooms at Adare Manor with golf and For additional information about the
2023 NWWF, visit: napleswinefestival.com/
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NCH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ONCE AGAIN

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N CH is one of America’s 100 "We commend the NCH 100 Best Hospitals for
Best Hospitals for seven Healthcare System for Gastrointestinal Surgery™ for 3
specialties, according to their ongoing commitment Years in a Row (2021-2023)
new research released by to providing high-quality • One of Healthgrades America's
Healthgrades. Healthgrades Specialty care to its patients." 100 Best Hospitals for Spine
Excellence Awards recognize the top ten Surgery™ in 2023
percent of hospitals across the country in –Brad Bowman “We commend the NCH Healthcare
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reflects the NCH Healthcare System’s Head of Data Science at Healthgrades to providing high-quality care to its
outstanding clinical outcomes for the seven patients,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief
service lines recognized and distinguishes NCH WAS RECOGNIZED FOR Medical Officer, and Head of Data
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nation’s leading hospitals. ACHIEVEMENTS: feel confident that recipients of the 2023
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hospitals for specialty care. This year’s • One of Healthgrades America's NCH Healthcare System. “A big part of
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BY ALEXANDRA JANZ TIPS FOR USING PLANTS TO

5STAGE YOUR HOME
OVERALL NAPLES MARKET STATISTIC

OCTOBER 2022 COMPARED TO OCTOBER 2021
ALL DATA FROM THE NAPLES BOARD OF REALTORS® MLS – NOVEMBER 7, 2022

WHY STAGE WITH PLANTS? Median
Staging a home with plants is a great

way to show buyers that it’s an excellent
place to live. Plants bring life, and they
help create a favorable impression for
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plants requires you to do a little bit of
homework first.

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TO STAGE YOUR HOME otherwise go unnoticed. By drawing conditions, at least while your home is on
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1. Draw attention to all the right places large your rooms are. plant department.
2. Use stands WHAT PLANTS SHOULD YOU USE
3. Pick interesting – but not bold – pots TIP #3: Pick Interesting–but Not Bold–Pots IN HOME STAGING?
4. Mix and match styles The key with anything in home staging The plants you choose can make a big impact
5. Opt for low-maintenance greenery on your space. Consider:
is to draw attention to great features • Floor plants for empty corners or
HERE’S A CLOSER without overwhelming prospective buyers
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If you have an unused corner in your choose plants that are easy to maintain.
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Holiday Dinner

CHRISTMAS DAY NEW YEAR'S EVE
NOON - 9PM 5PM - 10PM

$85 PER PERSON ++ $90 PER PERSON ++

CHOICE OF STARTER: CHOICE OF STARTER:

Spinach Salad Mixed Greens Salad
Orange segments, shaved fennel, red onion, Artesian greens, roasted beets, blackberries,
candied walnuts, served with a pomegranate candied walnuts, goat cheese served with a

vinaigrette champagne vinaigrette
Cup of Lobster Bisque Cup of Lobster Bisque
Lobster meat and fennel Lobster meat and fennel

CHOICE OF ENTREE: CHOICE OF ENTREE:

16 oz. Prime Rib 7oz Grilled Filet
Served with mashed potatoes, horseradish topped with lobster claw meat, asparagus and

cream and au jus hollandaise
New Zealand Lamb Rack Pan Seared Seabass and Shrimp
Dijon and herb crusted served with mashed served with Haricots Verts, whipped potato
potatoes and mint infusion
and a citrus beurre blanc

CHOICE OF DESSERT: CHOICE OF DESSERT:

Apple Pie Chocolate Mousse Trio
served with Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream and Served with Macerated Raspberries

caramel Cheesecake
Mini Chocolate Lava Cake served with raspberry coulis sauce and
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whipped cream
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D2. ecember is here and the spirit
3. of the holiday season is in
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PAINTINGS BY PHIL FISHER celebrations. It’s a time of year
1: Approaching Storm that we think of giving to others, be it
2: Cloudy, Breezy Day family, friends, or those we have just met.
3: The Dawning Residuals of the hurricane are still with
us, as it takes time and money to get back
4: Sunset at the Naples Pier to where we were. Unfortunately, those
5: Sail on Sailor in Lee County are going to be dealing
with this for quite a while. In Naples,
36 | Old Naples News the winds weren’t as much of a problem
as the surge which caused a lot of
flooding and affected several stores and
restaurants. They were closed, rebuilt, and
opened with some still working on details
that could take a few more months. The
businesses in Crayton Cove feel blessed
4. to have weathered the storm and are as

close to “back to normal” as they can be.
Napoli on the Bay, Chez Boët, Paws Pet
Boutique, Bleu Provence, Random Acts
of Art, Guess-Fisher Gallery, and Phil
Fisher Gallery are glad to be some of
those businesses that have come back!

Just in time for the Christmas season,
they welcome residents and seasonal
residents to another year different from
the rest. This month, the Phil Fisher
5. Gallery will be hosting a show titled
“Stocking Stuffers” which will feature
small originals and prints of scenes
of Naples, that might make great
gifts! Crayton Cove is located at the
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T he milestone twentieth who have come to lunch with us,” said Linn Series kicks off on January 16,
anniversary Nick Linn Series Trish Benisch, chairperson of the series. 2023, with Fiona Davis, a Canadian-
will showcase five authors whose born theater actress who turned to
best-selling books are filled with The events began in the early 2000s writing after earning a master’s degree
thrills, suspense, and inspiration—and when Nick Linn, then president of the from the Columbia University Graduate
one with a major movie adaptation nonprofit support group, saw a “need School of Journalism.
which was released in July, 2022. for a one-time Friends of the Library
fundraising project. Our goal was $5,000. Davis’ historical novels, all set in iconic
The four luncheons and lectures There was no discussion or vision of a New York City buildings, include The
in early 2023 are fundraisers for the long-term series,” Linn recalled. Magnolia Palace, The Lions of Fifth Avenue,
nonprofit Friends of the Library of The Dollhouse, and The Address.
Collier County. They will be held again “We decided on a lecture program
at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in only because I guessed Naples was a Next up, on February 20, is a Deep
North Naples. (See the information box hotbed of readers. It worked!” Linn said. South double-bill with Delia Owens and
for ticket details or go to www.collier- “In twenty years, we have expanded our Mary Alice Monroe.
friends.org.) way through six venues, and our loyal
attendees have faithfully followed us in Owens co-wrote three acclaimed
FEATURED AUTHORS FOR 2023 ARE: growing numbers. nonfiction books about her life as a
• Fiona Davis, whose latest historical wildlife scientist in Africa, but it was her
“Thank you, Naples readers,” Linn first novel, Where the Crawdads Sing, that
fiction thriller set in New York City said. “I love you.” became a global phenomenon in 2018. A
is The Magnolia Palace major motion picture adaptation of the
• Delia Owens, author of the mega-hit The twentieth season of the Nick Low Country murder mystery, starring
Where the Crawdads Sing, together Daisy Edgar-Jones,premiered July 15,
with Mary Alice Monroe, best 2022. Owens, a native of Georgia, now
known for her Beach House series lives in North Carolina.
• Robert Dugoni, who wrote the
award-winning The Extraordinary Life Owens will be joined by her friend Mary
of Sam Hell, as well as more than two Alice Monroe, author of more than twenty-
dozen legal and espionage thrillers five books for adults and children that
• David Baldacci, a returning favorite incorporate strong environmental messages.
of the Nick Linn Series, has three The South Carolina resident is active with
new books published in 2022. several conservation groups, especially those
The twentieth season of the Nick Linn dedicated to saving sea turtles.
Series “is quite a celebration for readers,
book clubs, and the wonderful authors Her Beach House series of novels
spawned a Hallmark Hall of Fame
channel movie. The latest installment in
the book series was 2021’s The Summer

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of Lost and Found. And in the summer of 2022, she released Daria Kropacheva
Search for Treasure, her second book in a new series for middle- Freedom
school-age readers.
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becoming a small-town eye doctor. It also is set to be adapted
to the screen.

David Baldacci closes out the Nick Linn Series on March
27. A crowd favorite from his previous appearances in Naples
in 2007 and 2020, Baldacci is busier than ever, with three
books publishing in 2022: Dream Town, the third in the
Aloysius Archer series, out in April; The 6:20 Man, a standalone
released in July; and Long Shadows, an Amos Decker Memory
Man novel, was published in October.

The Virginia resident also finds time, along with his wife,
Michelle, to run their Wish You Well Foundation which
supports family and adult literacy programs, and their Feeding
Body & Mind program, which has partnered with Feeding
America to provide more than one million books through food
banks to families in need.

The Nick Linn Series is the main fundraiser for the nonprofit
Friends organization, which over the years has given hundreds
of thousands of dollars to the Collier County Public Library
system to buy e-books, fund adult and children’s programs, pay
postage for the Mail-A-Book program for the homebound, fund
the genealogy databases and purchase Wish List items that are
not covered by the branch libraries’ budgets.

20th Annual Nick Linn Lecture Series

What: Author talks and luncheons sponsored by the Friends of the
Library of Collier County

Where: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, 2600 Tiburon Drive, North Naples
When: Luncheons begin at noon. The author takes the stage at 1 p.m.
Book signings begin at 2 p.m. after a Q&A session with the audience.

• Fiona Davis, Monday, January 16
• Delia Owens and Mary Alice Monroe, Monday, February 20

• Robert Dugoni, Monday, March 13
• David Baldacci, Monday, March 27
Tickets: Ticket purchasers must be current Friends members. There are
no single ticket sales. Publisher Series includes all luncheons and lec-
tures, as well as private pre-lecture receptions and priority assigned seat-
ing ($675). Other levels are Editor Series ($575), General Series ($500),
and Lecture Only Series ($350). Friends memberships begin at $30/year
and also provide access and discounts to other programs. Contact Marlene
Haywood at [email protected] or 239.262.8135 for details.

December 2022

ART IS life AND LIFE IS art

BY PATRICE SCHELKUN

W hen Oscar Wilde, the at various studios during a two-week industrial neighborhood, you’ll find over
well-known 19th-century Frida Fest in January. 100 painters, photographers, ceramists,
Irish poet and playwright, sculptors, woodworkers, glass artists, and
proposed that art is life, he John Melleky, who recently took on jewelry makers, as well as those working
was observing that art and the job of the Arts and Culture Manager in fiber art, printmaking, mosaic, pastels,
life are intimately entwined. for Collier County, said this is a perfect and collage.
Humans have been making example of how ¡ARTE VIVA! has
art since the beginning of prompted different arts organizations Each month, the Naples Art District
recorded history in every within the community to collaborate. The hosts special open studio events where
culture, place, and time. Arts and Culture plan for the county, he the public can visit the studios of working
said, has the vision to build Naples as artists—on the first Wednesday early
Here in Southwest an art destination. “We’re here to help evenings and first Thursday afternoons,
Florida, we’re seeing an these events happen through grants and on the third Saturdays from
expanding population of that improve marketing and increase November to May. Some studios are
those with Latin American tourism,” he said. In fact, the Naples Art open additional days every week or by
or Hispanic heritage—in District received a generous grant from appointment, and many offer classes
Collier County that now the county this year which will help the in various media. Plus, there are other
amounts to 29% of our 501(c)(3) non-profit serve its mission of exciting opportunities to participate in
community. So it’s no increasing community awareness of this special events throughout the season.
surprise that many of our wonderful treasure of art and artisans in
arts organizations, including North Naples. Visit naplesartdistrict.com and
the Naples Art District, have decided paradisecoast.com/arte-viva-festival for
to celebrate our great cultural heritage Melleky pointed out that the Naples more information on these special events
this season with ¡ARTE VIVA!, the apt Art District is a unique enclave where designed to bring art to life in Naples!
umbrella name for events that will be visitors can see artists working and talk
happening all around town. with them in person. In the midst of this Patrice Schelkun is a contemporary realist painter
working in oil and on glass. She and her husband
For example, on December 17, the split their time between Naples and Lake George, NY.
Naples Art District’s Saturday Art Alive! View her work at www.patriceschelkun.com or
open studio event will feature a Feliz @schelkun_studio_arts on Instagram and Facebook.
Navidad celebration with a focus on the
Mexican Christmas traditions of Las TOP LEFT: Applause, Applause, Ray Gallo
Posadas. There will be poinsettias outside TOP RIGHT: Fused glass by Judy Belmont of Naples
studio doors and original piñatas on BOTTOM LEFT: Portrait of Frida Kahlo by Wendy Wagner of
display in some studios.
Art2Amaze
The Naples Art District is also BOTTOM RIGHT: Frida Kahlo by Misoon Whang of Art Edge
working in conjunction with Naples
Botanical Garden, where visiting Gallery & Studio
artist Ricardo Soltero is displaying his
larger-than-life-size sculptures in the December 2022
exhibition La Calavera Catrina. Soltero
will be working with Naples Art District
artists to create a large mural and other
images honoring Mexican artist Frida
Kahlo to be displayed around the district

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Location, style, and amenities form its winning strategy

A ntilles’ serene location is key architecture seems fitting in Naples’ include attached single-car garages
to its ability to offer a year- subtropical climate. Detailed with and screened-in lanais. They are priced
round resort lifestyle. No dove grey stucco over concrete block, from the high $400,000’s and include
street noises interfere with white trims, and sharp charcoal Bahama very private, preserve views. Larger
its peaceful ambiance. No neighboring shutters, the homes are fresh-looking and Grand Coach Homes are also three-
high-rises crowd out the views. Even pleasing, especially against Antilles’ lush bedroom units with two-car garages
during the height of season, is set back at landscaping. Phase Two Classic Coach and screened-in lanais. The upper-floor
the far end of a long approach affording Homes offer three-bedroom floorplans Montserrat is Antilles’ largest unit at
Antilles endless hours of peace and in the 1,500+ square-foot range and 2,444 square feet under air. Preserve
tranquility insulated by surrounding and lake view orientations are available
wetland preserves and deep landscape from the low to mid $600,000’s.
installations. Nothing but leafy palms and JMD Development has allotted a
tropical foliage can brush against Antilles’ generous amount of space to Antilles’
horizon-wide views. Rookery Bay Reserve amenities. The Flamingo Club
is its neighbor to the west. The majesty of encompasses 14,000 square feet of indoor
local and migratory birds’ flight patterns and outdoor features. The oversized
across its 110,000 3,500-square-foot resort pool is a perfect
acres of protected example of the developers’ attention to
lakes and habitats detail. It is designed with a wide and
have added
soaring highlights
to Antilles’
homeowners’ daily
routines.

The natural
beauty in and
around Antilles’
location is equally
remarkable for
its proximity to everything that
makes Southwest Florida a world-
class resort destination. Set back
from the wide Collier Boulevard
corridor, all that is exceptional
about Old Naples and Marco
Island’s attractions are just minutes
away from Antilles. Wide beaches,
fine dining, galleries, shopping,
and endless fishing and boating
opportunities abound in all directions, all
year round.

Antilles’ Coach Homes are equally
distinguished. Its 212 units offer
handsome, new-look, contemporary
residences with luxury appointments
built in as standard fittings. The timeless
elegance of West Indies Island-style

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design includes curved sides to create nooks and natural
separations to accommodate a family or small group swim
areas. A multi-person heated spa is adjacent and the huge tiki-
hut with an end-to-end, quartz-topped service bar and BBQ
grill area overlooking the pool. Antilles’ pergola-shaded fire
pit has become a winter season favorite and the site of many
evening cocktail celebrations. Outside the gated pool area
regulation bocce and pickleball courts have attracted players
at every level of expertise and a four-hole putting green was
recently added, courtesy of JMD Development.

The Flamingo Club amenity center was designed to be at
the heart of the community. Executive services are managed
here and the exercise and fitness center, massage room, and
catering kitchen are to the rear. Its huge gathering room
occupies about one-half of the club’s 5,000-square-foot
expanse and features wall-to-wall views across the community.
It includes the fireplace lounge with comfortable furnishings
and a big screen TV, Sonny’s all-day coffee bar, and multiple
seating arrangements perfect for dining, socializing, and table
games.

Low monthly fees and Antilles’ list of first-quality standard
finishes and fittings also influence buyers. High ceilings,
wide window walls, triple-width sliders, eight-foot solid
core interior doors and wind and impact-rated windows
and exterior doors, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel
appliances are some of Antilles’ everyday building standards.
Its feature sheet is on the website noted below for a full
description.

Antilles is a gated community two miles south of Tamiami
Trail East (US 41), off Collier Boulevard (SR 951). Turn
east on Port Au Prince Road and continue to The Flamingo
Club, 155 Indies Drive East, Naples, FL 34114. Antilles is
represented by JRW Developer Resources, a division of John
R. Wood Properties. Please refer to AntillesNaples.com to
register for the most current updates or call 239.691.4455 for
an appointment. The sales center is open daily from 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

December 2022

BULA BULA!

A Fijian Fantasy on Turtle Island

Story & Photos Guests arrive and depart by seaplane Grand Villa at Vonu Point
BY KAREN T. BARTLETT
skirts with red hibiscus blossoms tucked behind their
THE END… ears make a seat of crossed hands and carry my royal self
to shore. A coconut-infused beverage magically appears
The sweet, hymn-like Fijian farewell song in my hand and a smiling island woman drapes a delicate
Isa Lei drifts across Blue Lagoon as our seaplane seashell garland around my neck.
glides away from Turtle Island, scattering
hundreds of blue and yellow tropical fish. The “Bula Bula, Karen. I’m Wainise, your Bure Mama.
honeymooners departing with me are blinking I’ll be taking care of you.”
back tears. Behind us on the dock, our two
beloved Bure Mamas call out one last “Bula If ever I needed an example of understatement,
Bula.” Their extended arms seem to say, “Don’t this was it.
leave; not yet.”
My bure is pure Hollywood: hand-hewn
“Now toss your garlands into the mahogany furniture by native Fijians… bed draped
water,” instructs the pilot. I don’t want
to toss out this fragrant hibiscus lei Bula Bula!
laced with fresh basil that my Bure
Mama had bestowed with a kiss on A joyful Bula welcome to Turtle Island
the cheek barely minutes ago. But by December 2022
tradition, if it returns to the island,
so will I.

As my lei floats shoreward, the late
afternoon sun casts a golden glow on
the few thatched roofs still visible through
the treetops. It’s just as well that I can’t see
my own beachfront bure (bungalow).
At this very moment, some other Bure
Mama is undoubtedly setting out tiny
turtle-shaped soaps beside a fresh bottle
of Pure Fiji lotion, filling my cookie jar
with homemade tavola nut cookies, and
spelling out Bula Bula in palmetto fronds on
my four-poster bed. It’s just not right.

But I’m ahead of myself. First, you must
know that Bula is the happiest word in the
Fijian language. It means, roughly, “hello-
welcome-what-a-fabulous-day-I-wish-you-
good-health-and-a-joyful-life.”

THE BEGINNING…

My seaplane is descending toward a lush
green fantasy island, fringed with windswept
coconut palms, floating in a shallow, coral-rich
aquamarine sea. Below, Melanesian islanders
wait on the beach to serenade me. When we
swoosh to a soft landing in the ankle-deep water
of Blue Lagoon, two Fijian warriors in grass

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in white netting… indoor hot tub…gauzy island produce,
curtains billowing softly at jalousie windows. drenched in
Besides excellent wines, a lavishly stocked coconut milk,
fridge, and cookies just minutes out of the oven, wrapped in taro
there’s a Bose Bluetooth portable speaker for my leaves, and smoke-
fave music, snorkel gear, reef shoes, and other steamed in a
essentials for a fantasy island week. Should I stone pit. At meke,
desire breakfast in bed, afternoon tea, an warriors in body
audience with the island medicine man, paint and cornhusk
or a four-hand lomi lomi massage adornments
(a fervent yes to all, thank you!), perform ancestral spear dances. And of course,
my Bure Mama/personal fairy there’s singing, storytelling, and that peace-inducing, narcotic mud concoction at
godmother/concierge will make the kava ceremony.
it happen. The giant Turtle Board
at the dock tells me whether Among the island’s twelve beaches, remote Devil’s Beach has my name on
tonight’s candlelight dinner will it (literally) for a private lobster picnic. Some say its imposing black cliff is a
be served on the mountaintop, in a diving board for evil spirits. Nearby, half buried in dense undergrowth lies the
sheltered cove, or on a floating dock. At dusk, Stone God, a prop created for the Blue Lagoon scenes involving human sacrifices.
serenaders stroll the beach singing traditional Great. After Mama sets out my lunch and strings up my hammock with cushy
Fijian songs and hymns, signaling the approach pillows, she discreetly vanishes. The silence is complete except for the raucous
of the dinner hour. In essence, I’m relieved of any scream of a gull — or something else? — atop Devil’s Rock. I decide to stick to
obligation to think. the sparkling sand and turquoise water, skull-white driftwood, and cowrie shells,
leaving the Stone God for another day. Or never.
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BOTTOM: Fossils of giant fluted clam shells adorn bungalow paths.
and made the owner an
intriguing proposal. All it RIGHT SIDE
took was a teenage ingenue TOP, RIGHT SIDE AND INSET: Lobster picnic at Devil's Beach. The legendary Devil's Rock,
named Brooke Shields, a
blonde, curly-haired hottie and Paddy's Island from the movie Blue Lagoon are in the distance.
named Christopher Atkins, MIDDLE: Preparing for a kava ceremony.
and a script titled Blue Lagoon—
and the island’s destiny was changed
forever. Soon after the movie was released, the
luscious Turtle Island Fiji Resort made its own
debut. Hollywood returned twenty years later
with Tom Hanks to film the survival blockbuster,
Cast Away. This is why each bure comes with a
soccer ball-shaped white coconut named
Wilson. Guests desiring privacy
simply place Wilson on his stand
to block the path.

FEASTS, SPEAR
DANCES, AND SPIRITS

Nightly meals and
traditional ceremonies bring
guests together. Lovo is a Fijian
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CLEOPATRA'S BARGE

New location–same diamond service!

C leopatra’s Barge Fine Jewelry is still going strong
after 56 years but has a new location above Bice’s
Restaurant at 300 5th Ave South, Ste 211. There’s
plenty of parking in the rear and an elevator for
your convenience.

Marilyn Janss just won the “Best of
Naples” award as the “Best Jewelry Store”
in Naples! The award was presented
the Naples Grand two days prior to
Hurricane Ian. She is so appreciative to
all of her loyal customers for choosing
Cleopatra’s Barge Fine Jewelry for this
award and looks forward to seeing
everyone at her new location.

Janss, a fine Jewelry Designer, is well known for the “Naples
Medallion,” the image of our iconic Naples Pier. Originally built
in 1888 as a freight and passenger dock as well as housing the
post office.

She has customers from all over the world who bring her
projects to redesign during their stay in our beautiful Naples.

She has downsized to be able to devote more time for custom
jewelry, special orders, and repairs. She will be spending a lot of
time at the new location, but appointments are encouraged.

BACKGROUND

Janss was trained by two jewelers in the mid 60s. The first
designed jewelry for Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels®,
and Cartier in New York City. The second had an office in
the City and did the diamond settings for the above three
Fine Jewelry stores.

Janss love turning your old heirlooms into something new or
reconfiguring some of the fine jewelry you may have forgotten
about into something very special, individually designed, and
pieces that you will love and want to wear again.

She is so thankful for all the years past and looks forward to the
years to come.

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“ideal” holiday. say no to some invitations and acceptable
T he holiday season can bring mixed to say no to those asking for favors.
emotions for many. For some, So many of us have an idealized
it’s their favorite time of year. version of what the holidays should be 8. Ask for help.
For others, it brings feelings of like and are very disappointed when they Holidays are often a time people
sadness and loss. Seeing old friends and don’t live up to those expectations. Try
family members may be exciting or may to be realistic. Remember, nobody has a attempt to take on too much or do too
bring up memories of disappointments. perfect holiday or perfect family. much on their own. It’s ok to ask for
help from family and friends. Whether
Feeling depressed or anxious is not 4. Stay connected. for decorating, shopping, cooking, or a
unusual during the holiday season. Make sure to leave time to spend with shoulder to lean on, ask.
Upcoming dinners, parties, and other
family or friend gatherings may cause a friends and/or family who value you. And 9. Be good to yourself.
great deal of stress. These feelings may be if they don’t live close by, call them for a If you’re feeling blue, pamper yourself.
even worse for those who have experienced quick chat. Remember to ask for support
divorce, the loss of a loved one, or are living if you need it. Do what feels good, and what you want
far from family and friends. to do. Try to take a walk or spend time
5. Throw guilt out the window. alone if that’s what you want. Remember,
HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO “BEAT Try not to put unreasonable pressure this is your holiday too, and you can be
THE HOLIDAY BLUES.” there for yourself just like you try to be
1. Keep your regular routine. on yourself to be happy, to rejoice, or even for everyone else.
to enjoy the holidays. Likewise, try not to
A change in routine can lead to overanalyze your interactions with others. The holidays come once a year and
additional stress. Try to exercise at your Give yourself a break this holiday season. only last for a few weeks. Try out some of
usual time, go to meetings that you these tips for more joy and less stress.
normally go to, and stick to your normal 6. Don’t be alone if you don’t want to be.
diet as best you can. If you anticipate spending the holidays Have a peaceful holiday season!
2. Think moderation.
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can also lead to feelings of guilt. It’s ok to say no when you are asked to

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