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PENDING | 1016 Grand Isle Drive Pelican Marsh - Grand Isle 800 HARBOUR DRIVE, NAPLES, FLORIDA 34103, 239-799-5300 ©2023 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. 239-404-7887 [email protected] Terri Moellers, PA Exceptional Homes. Exceptionally Marketed. 202 Monterey Drive THE VINEYARDS - Valley Oak TERRIMOELLERS.COM terrimoellersrealestate terri_moellers

PENDING | 1016 Grand Isle Drive Pelican Marsh - Grand Isle 800 HARBOUR DRIVE, NAPLES, FLORIDA 34103, 239-799-5300 ©2023 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. 239-404-7887 [email protected] Terri Moellers, PA Exceptional Homes. Exceptionally Marketed. 202 Monterey Drive THE VINEYARDS - Valley Oak TERRIMOELLERS.COM terrimoellersrealestate terri_moellers

NORTH NAPLES NEWS Text Copyright | 2023 all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form by any electronic or mechanical means without permission from the publisher. North Naples News regrets that no responsibility can be accepted for unsolicited material. Opinions expressed by contributors or advertisers are not necessarily those of the publisher. VOLUME 5 ISSUE 6 April 2023 Direct Mailed to the communities of Grey Oaks • Estuary at Grey Oaks • Pine Ridge Bay Colony Golf • Tiburon • Monterey Pelican Marsh • High Rises in Bay Colony • The Vineyards • Talis Park Mediterra • Collier’s Reserve • Bear’s Paw 10001 Tamiami Trail North, Ste 111 Naples, FL 34108 A Division of Florida Neighborhood News, LLC Editor Rebecca Boucher 239.285.5101 [email protected] Publisher Joel Kessler 239.248.1641 [email protected] FloridaNeighborhoodNews.com Account Executive Susan Ashton 239.821.5119 [email protected] Creative Director Opus Studio, Inc. Founder & Consultant Dan Sheridan hope that all our readers are now aware that Naples just celebrated its 100-year centennial. While I was at the celebration, I was thinking to myself how different Naples was back then and at the same time how different it is from when I moved here 23 years ago. Naples was just picked by one of the national magazines as the best place to live in the United States. Personally, I think I already knew that seeing our population growth, the traffic that I deal with most days, the difficulty getting restaurant reservations, and fortunately how crowded our retail stores are. I don’t know about everyone else, but I pay attention to the license plates on the cars around me while I’m driving. So many are from the states I’m used to seeing but now I’m seeing license plates from almost every state in America except maybe Alaska. Just in case you haven’t noticed they are building everywhere especially along Immokalee Road and into the estates. When you add the new high rises going up along the gulf it’s easy to understand why the population keeps growing and why we were chosen as the best city in the country to live. Get used to it, they are here, and more are coming. Even with our growth this is still paradise, and it doesn’t snow here. Remember this is winter here and it’s 85 degrees. Joel Kessler PUBLISHER a word from your I

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6 | North Naples News April 2023 et me tell you a secret: Money is a messy topic, even for those who you’d think have it all together. Our team recently worked through the most complex estate plan we've ever seen. Living trusts, generation-skipping trusts, charitable trusts, personal accounts, retirement accounts, insurance, inherited assets, partnerships, and shared property. A multitude of brokerage statements with no cohesive strategy. It was all one big ball of wealth that didn’t make sense and was costing the client a lot of money. Natural progression often goes as you work hard, you save prudently, and you accumulate financial stuff—investments, trusts, insurance, etc. Initially, everything is established for good reason and with good intent. But, after a while, it can all just add up to one big bundle of confusion, anxiety, fear, and, in some cases, shame. If this is you, know that you are not alone. One wealth planning strategy that we’ve been using to help clients gain clarity and feel protected is the idea of thinking in buckets as an investment strategy. A bucketing investment strategy balances the competing needs of growth and income in an unknown and uncertain future. It involves dividing a nest egg into three buckets—short-term, intermediate, and long-term—each with its own risk tolerance, tax efficiency, and purpose. Thinking in buckets can help: • Protect your wealth against unwanted, but inevitable, market volatility. • Create space for growth while still providing reliable cash flow. • Organize your wealth for greater clarity and confidence. Let’s look at the three buckets and provide some insights as to how our team is guiding clients to think about each in the current market environment. THE SHORT-TERM BUCKET – 0 TO 2 YEARS The short-term bucket is meant to provide cash flow and income today. Thanks to our friends at the Federal Reserve, one- and two-year Treasuries now yield 5.1% and 4.9%, respectively (As of March 2, 2023; Source: Bloomberg). While these rates aren’t life-changing, they can help provide stability and reliability to help you weather difficult markets and support your ongoing cash flow needs. Some examples of short-term bucket investments, depending on your financial situation, can include Treasuries, high-quality corporate bonds, and municipal bonds of fiscally responsible states and local governments. You’d be surprised how many people don’t know that their checking account still only pays interest rates that are near-zero, and well below what they could be receiving elsewhere. The Intermediate Bucket – 2 to 7 years This bucket’s primary objective is to find the right mix of stability and growth. Investing too conservatively here can potentially make it difficult to keep up with the current inflation rate, but investing too aggressively potentially creates unwanted volatility, possibly knocking you off track of your overall goals. There are many investment options in the intermediate bucket, which may include high-yield equity income stocks and real estate-focused investments. The income from this bucket can spill into the short-term bucket to keep it plentiful and liquid. Taxdeferred accounts, such as traditional IRAs, are preferred here, but taxable accounts can work as well. THE LONG-TERM BUCKET – 7 YEARS TO THE NEXT GENERATION The long-term bucket’s primary objective is growth, growth, and growth. With our previous two buckets providing stability and income, this is where we are willing to take higher risks with the goal of compounding wealth. In our opinion, the current bear market offers plentiful opportunities in quality growth stocks, small and mid-cap stocks, as well as international stocks. Some of our clients also hold private equity and venture capital investments, which we would consider to be a part of their long-term investment bucket. The optimal investment vehicle here would be taxexempt accounts, such as Roth IRAs Markets have changed dramatically over the past 18 months and many investors are feeling more uncertain about their financial future. The good news is change creates new opportunities. By thinking in buckets, you can create a wealth planning strategy that balances the competing needs of growth and income. With the right approach to investing and proper guidance, you’ll be well on your way to letting your money serve you, too. Wells Fargo Advisors did not assist in the preparation of this report, and its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the author(s) and are not necessarily those of Wells Fargo Advisors or its affiliates. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request. Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered brokerdealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. 0223-04384 by ROB EDWARDS Managing Director – Investments Senior PIM® Portfolio Manager Edwards Group of Wells Fargo Advisors EdwardsGroupNaples.com L Thinking in Buckets Investment and Insurance Products: Not FDIC Insured / No Bank Guarantee / May Lose Value

8 | North Naples News April 2023 RETRO ROMANCE NOSTALGIC CITYSCAPES BY VICTOR COLESNICENCO ictor Colesnicenco was born in 1968 in Chisinau, Moldova. This Eastern European nation is known for its rich artistic heritage. From childhood, Victor was determined to become an artist. Colesnicenco’s rigorous traditional training has laid the foundation for the creation of his own confident and lively style. Victor’s interest in multi-media art allows him to bring vastly different elements together as he constructs his imaginative and nostalgic cityscapes. Using both oils and acrylics in his mixed-media paintings, Victor creates with a plein-air feel. He is constantly investigating and developing new techniques. His international cityscape series is an innovative style combining photography, printing, and painting. Through printing and subsequent pasting of his photographs, he then paints with acrylics and glazes to construct a fused and somewhat surreal vision of different cities. The charm and mood of famous cities are combined to create a dreamlike memory of time and space. East West Fine Art owner Leeza Arkhangelskaya (LA) interviewed Victor (VC) about the inspirations behind his distinctive style. LA: What would you call your style? VC: I would call my style: Expressionism Plot Staging. This is my invention! LA: Most of your artworks are paintings of various cities: large and small, American, and European. You make them look warm and cozy and somewhat romantic. Why does this theme attract you? VC: I am trying to run from reality, chaotic cities, and to make my own imaginary, dream city and romantic place. I am willing to see happiness in my plot staging. by LEEZA ARKHANGELSKAYA Owner, East West Fine Art V At Bella Maria Cafe | 40-60 Late Evening in Naples | 36 x 48 Colesnicenco Continental at Night | 36 x 48

Victor’s retro cityscapes are available at East West Fine Art in Mercato | 9115 Strada Place #5155. EastWestFineArt.com | [email protected] LA: Your paintings are filled with nostalgia for the lifestyle of 50s and 60s. What do you like about this era? VC: I like to be in this time of the 50s, 60s, and 70s- it was the most romantic time. I was inspired by watching old movies. I wish I could live in this era, to live a simple life in the renaissance time after the second world war. LA: You paint so many different cities: how do you chose what to paint? Do you think that every city has its own soul, its own music? VC: In the morning, after a cup of strong coffee, I don’t know in which city I would like to go... going into my studio, seeing my materials, images of people, city landmarks, bars, restaurants, and cars...I start to develop the idea, perhaps scenes in Paris, or other cities. I can feel Parisian music, the sweet air after summer rain, the smell of delicious food and wine from the restaurants. I can hear cars, people, and birds in my head. LA: Your paintings have so many elements of different media. It’s intriguing, how you put it all together. Describe your work process. VC: My paintings are mixed-media on canvas. First, I start to make a scene from pieces of images, after that I am adding connections of different textures, like ribbons, linen clothes, patterned paper. After this preparation I start to paint, and connect all small pieces in one scene, with acrylic paint, and drawing with oil pastels and crayons. At the end, I cover the painting with clear acrylic gel media. LA: From our experience, we know that you like to work on commissions. What’s the general message of your commissioned paintings? VC: I like to work on commission. Looking at the materials my clients sent me, their favorite places, their memories. As an artist, I am trying to bring them to a more romantic, and cozy place. Left: Enjoy the Ride | 48 x 36 Right: Naples Film Festival | 48 x 36

10 | North Naples News April 2023 THE GABLES $2,230,000 956 Spanish Moss Trail Rock of Ages comes to Naples with a rockin’ good time quity theatre company, TheatreZone, concludes its 18th “romantics & rockers” season lineup with Rock of Ages, the five-time Tony award nominated Broadway musical, announced Mark Danni, TheatreZone’s founding artistic director. The musical, to be staged April 27- May 7, features the drama and comedy of tumultuous romances and classic 80s rock anthems from the famous glam metal bands of that decade including Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, and Poison. “Rock of Ages is a jukebox musical that will take audiences back to the 80s with well-known rock tunes like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Here I Go Again,” and “I Wanna Know What Love Is,” says Danni. “The story is a rock ‘n roll romance about a small-town girl from Kansas and a city boy who wants to be a rock star, and their yearnings for stardom in the City of Angels.” The musical is set in The Bourbon Room, a nightclub on Los Angeles’s Sunset Strip under threat of demolition by a pair of real estate developers who want to reform the Strip’s “sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll” lifestyle. Amid the campaign to save the nightclub, the characters couple and uncouple before finding their surprising destinies, all while TheatreZone’s fivepiece band performs the biggest hits of the era. Rock of Ages is performed at 7:30 p.m. April 27-30 and May 4-7, and at 2:00 p.m. on April 29-30 and May 7. Tickets range from $50 to $85, depending on choice of seat. For tickets and information, visit www.Theatre.Zone or call the box office at 888.966.3352. ABOUT THEATREZONE TheatreZone, celebrating its 19th season in 2023-2024, stages its musical productions in the 250-seat G&L Theatre conveniently located in Naples at 13275 Livingston Road, between Pine Ridge and Vanderbilt Beach Roads, in a dedicated building nestled within the campus of the Community School of Naples. TheatreZone’s contract with the Actors’ Equity Association ensures access to the best actors, singers, dancers, musicians, and stage management professionals from throughout the country. The nonprofit, 501(c)(3) was established in 2005 by Mark Danni and Karen Molnar Danni, who have both enjoyed successful careers on Broadway and Off-Broadway. TheatreZone is located at 13275 Livingston Road, Naples. For the lineup of shows and concerts and to book tickets, visit www.Theatre.Zone or call the box office at 888.966.3352. E “The musical, to be staged April 27- May 7, features the drama and comedy of tumultuous romances and classic 80s rock anthems from the famous glam metal bands of that decade including Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, and Poison.”

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12 | North Naples News April 2023 Defense against Diabetes starts with you by LORNA FEDELEM, MD Call and schedule a complimentary meet and greet with Dr. Fedelem. 9150 Galleria Ct., Suite 200, Naples, FL 34109 www.LornaFedelemMD.com | 239.580.6390 efeat Diabetes Month is observed in April each year. It is projected that around 643 million people worldwide will be living with diabetes by 2030. We need to raise awareness about the preventable nature of Type Two diabetes and focus on the lifestyle and dietary changes that can be implemented to minimize the chances of contracting the disease. DIABETES FAQS What are the three Ps of diabetes? The three Ps of diabetes are polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. “Poly” means many, therefore this refers to excess urination, excess thirst/drinking water, and excess hunger/eating. These can all be red flags of having undiagnosed diabetes. Can anyone get Type Two diabetes? Yes. Type Two diabetes is an autoimmune disorder with multiple risk factors, including obesity, genetics, and a sedentary lifestyle. Metabolic syndrome raises the risk even more. Is fatigue a symptom of diabetes? The most common symptoms of diabetes are frequent urination, increased thirst, and persistent fatigue. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? 1. Visit your doctor for a blood test. Diabetes is easy to detect, and with preventative medicine a simple blood test for a hemoglobin A1C can diagnose pre-diabetes and allow us to take measures to prevent the actual onset of diabetes with diet modifications, weight loss, and sometimes medication. 2. Skip the carbs—eat a Mediterranean Diet. A balanced diet high in protein and vegetables is a proven way of minimizing your chances of diabetes. French fries and other carbohydrate-dense food groups blind our taste buds and load us up with unnecessary calories that can lead to obesity. 3. Get active and be outside. Exercise has an immediate impact on our body by lowering our blood glucose and strengthening insulin sensitivity throughout our body. Taking a brisk walk after a meal triggers the uptake of glucose from our bloodstream and lowers an elevated blood sugar. 4 FACTS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT DIABETES 1. It’s avoidable. Knowing your risk factors can drastically decrease your chance of getting Type Two diabetes. Make an appointment to discuss this with your PCP. 2. It’s on the rise. Type Two diabetes patients in the U.S. have almost doubled in the last 20 years. 3. Associated diseases. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, amputation, kidney failure, and strokes. 4. It’s not just a “sugar thing.” The main risk factors of diabetes are genetics and obesity, not only the daily consumption of too much sugar. UNDERSTANDING DIABETES IS IMPORTANT 1. Live a healthy lifestyle. In my practice I promote the prevention of diabetes by arming my patients with comprehensive knowledge about nutrition and exercise. Consuming fresh and unprocessed food and picking up a workout of your choice not only reduces your risk factors but is also key to living a healthy lifestyle. 2. New trends. Hemoglobin A1C control and weight management are critical for diabetics and pre-diabetics. There are new drugs that can help achieve these goals. Talk to your doctor today but beware of clinics offering weekly injections of compounded semaglutide for weight loss. Endocrinologists and Obesity Medicine Specialists, like me, are very much against this practice due to safety and quality concerns. D

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14 | North Naples News April 2023 United Way of Collier and the Keys Mobilizes Caring Power by STEVE SANDERSON CFRE, President and CEO of United Way of Collier and the Keys or families directly impacted by the force of Hurricane Ian in late September 2022, time has not healed all wounds. Consider Priscilla Russell who spent 24 hours stuck in an attic while waiting for water to recede. She made it out alive even though her home suffered severe damage. Priscilla credits the work of United Way of Collier and the Keys for helping navigate the disaster recovery process and to be able to move back home. We are now positioned to assist even more families thanks to the opening of a Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) located in Naples at 2044 Tamiami Trail North on the western perimeter of the Coastland Center Mall property. This will provide a one-stop shop for those in need, with a variety of services and resources to assist with housing, food, and clothing, as well as help with replacing lost documents and accessing financial assistance. In addition to these services, the center will also provide referrals for emotional support and counseling, as well as information and referrals to other community resources. We are deeply committed to supporting the residents of F Collier County as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Ian. The DAC is one of the many ways we are working to ensure that everyone has the resources and support they need to rebuild and move forward. Representatives from pacesetting donors FORVIS and Fifth Third Bank were present at the DAC opening event. FORVIS, which ranks among the nation’s top 10 public accounting firms, donated $500,000 to support the DAC and other disaster recovery efforts in the area. The company’s partners and associates saw Ian’s devastation firsthand while meeting in our community just weeks after Ian hit. They took part in a United Way service project and left with a vision of how to make a greater impact. Leadership at Fifth Third Bank committed $100,000 to the hurricane relief fund. Those are just two examples of businesses and individuals coming alongside the United Way of Collier and the Keys as we strive to make our community whole again. It is important we continue to share stories of impact and creatively reach more people with this important mission. In late February, I was honored to go on the ice and "drop the puck" with Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) Interim Superintendent Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli at a Florida Everblades hockey game. Two dollars from each of the 1,100+ tickets sold through CCPS went to support United Way of Collier and the Keys. Donors provide the resources for our support of 37 partner agencies and directly support services such as income tax preparation assistance, the 211 helpline, individual disaster case management, homelessness prevention, and much more. To donate or join the mission, I invite you to call 239.261.7112, visit online uwcollierkeys.org, or stop in and see us at 9015 Strada Stell Court, Suite 204, Naples, FL 34109. When we mobilize the caring power of our community, we collectively advance the common good. TOP: Disaster Assistance Center Opens at Coastland Mall MIDDLE: Leaders from Salvation Army and United Way of Collier and the Keys BOTTOM: Courtesy of Vito Palmisano Photography and the Florida Everblades

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16 | North Naples News April 2023 How do you know if a Med Spa is right for you? hose seeking nonsurgical or minimally invasive cosmetic procedures may find med spas the perfect solution. The focus of a med spa is to provide nonsurgical aesthetic treatments. The most common treatments offered by med spas include botulinum toxin injections (Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®), injectable dermal fillers, nonsurgical fat reduction, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing, and tattoo removal. It is important to note that every med spa offers different procedures. Visit the website or call a med spa ahead of time to find out what services they offer before you visit. The number of people seeking nonsurgical treatments to rejuvenate their skin and bodies is growing. There is an increasing demand for less invasive cosmetic procedures, thus increasing the number of med spas across the country. Naples offers some of the area's best med spas for those who make appearances a priority all year round. Florida's demographics have made the state the second-biggest medical spa market in the country after California. Medical spas have revolutionized the way we age gracefully today. It can be challenging to keep up with a beauty regimen some days. Maintaining a treatment schedule can be difficult as well as knowing when to seek out follow-up treatments or extra treatments are appropriate. A monthly membership, loyalty program, or subscription service offers an affordable way to get regularly customized skincare which many of these med spas offer. Choosing the right beauty product can be confusing with the abundance of options available. You can tell if you are at a top med spa by finding out who selects the products and treatments. In a quality med spa, the products or product lines are selected by an aesthetician or another senior staff member. A simple question about why a particular product was chosen can provide valuable insight. The selection of products at a quality med spa will be based on client feedback and their effectiveness, not just because the brand is popular or because it is associated with a larger medical company offering bulk discounts. Medical spas often operate without being closely supervised by medical professionals. You should ask the med spa how involved its supervising physician is in the facility. The most successful med spas hire experienced aesthetic professionals who work closely with the supervising physician to develop the treatment menu, oversee daily operations, and even consult directly on certain cases. Researching ahead of time saves you money, avoids hassle, and helps you find the right med spa for you. T

18 | North Naples News April 2023 Procedures can improve quality of life for those struggling with obesity Bariatric Weight Loss ccording to the National Institutes for Health, 30% of American adults are considered overweight, and more than two of every five are categorized as obese. Extra weight can lead to serious health consequences such as cardiovascular disease (mainly heart disease and stroke), type two diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders like osteoarthritis, and some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon). These conditions can cause premature death and substantial disability. Surgical bariatric weight loss procedures can help dangerously overweight individuals avoid these lifethreatening diseases while extending and improving their quality of life. Bariatric weight loss patients also report feeling better physically and emotionally while enjoying their lives with more energy. The two most common bariatric procedures recommended on a case-bycase basis are the laparoscopic gastric sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The gastric bypass and the gastric sleeve procedures are often recommended for patients with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 to 40 who have had little success with diet and exercise. You can calculate your own BMI using a calculator on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at cdc.gov. “With bariatric surgery, long term, you can expect to lose 75 to 80% of your excess body weight,” said Wesley A. Dailey, MD, who heads up NCH’s bariatric surgery team. “The biggest benefit is controlling risk factors and the complications of obesity—sometimes we A by WESLEY A. DAILEY, MD, NCH Board Certified General Surgeon reverse or cure some of them or get them under control to extend and improve quality of life. The greatest benefit of surgery over medical or less invasive treatments is the durable long-term effect.” The most common of the two surgical options is the gastric sleeve procedure which removes 60% to 75% of the stomach to make it smaller, limiting the amount and type of foods consumed by the patient. The portion of the stomach removed is known to secrete hormones driving hunger- removing this also limits hunger and helps with insulin resistance. “Over two years, you can expect to lose about 70% to 78% of excess weight by staying on the program,” said Dr. Dailey, adding that the gastric sleeve procedure can be performed in a shorter time with less surgery. With the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, a small gastric pouch that holds only a small amount of food is separated from the rest of the stomach. “The small intestine is cut, and a part is attached to the pouch,” explained Dr. Dailey. “Food enters the pouch and goes directly into the middle part of the small intestine, bypassing a good portion of the small intestine and limiting the time of digestion. (Patients) can expect to lose 75 to 82% of excess weight.” For more information about the gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery, call NCH Bariatrics at 239.624.0390. PRE-QUALIFICATIONS FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY: • BMI greater than 30 with at least one complication of obesity (type two diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) • BMI greater than 35 regardless of co-morbidities • BMI greater than 30 with difficulty managing diabetes. • BMI greater than 27.5 in individuals of Asian decent • Between 18 and 65 years of age (older patients are considered on a case-by-case basis) • Failed attempts at weight loss • Obesity-related health complications • No psychiatric contradictions • Compliance with diet and exercise requirements (may require six months of medically guided weight loss) • Gastric sleeve surgery: • Patients can lose 70 to 78% of excess weight. • Most commonly performed bariatric surgery in the US and internationally • It takes a shorter time with less surgery and no rerouting of the intestines. • Limits the type and amount of food you can eat. • Hunger hormones are reduced, which aids in reversing insulin resistance. • Typically, a one-night hospital stay is required. • Non-reversible surgical option • Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en Y gastric bypass): • Lose 75-82 % of excess weight. • Restricts the amount of food you can eat. • Reduces the absorption of nutrients. • Hospital stays of one to two nights. • Non-reversible surgical option.

20 | North Naples News April 2023 ntilles is well-positioned to enter the postseason on a high note. Phase One sold out and every release of Phase Two Coach Homes has had more buyers than available units. As of this writing, a few remaining Phase Two Classic Coach Homes are available from $485,000. Matt Meredith, Vice President, of JMD Development, recently stated, “We set out to make a low fee/high-value community with close access to all the attractions that put Naples on everyone’s most wanted lists, everything that brought us here in the first place. We are pleased that the standards we emphasize are proving to be what our buyers want, too. Good quality, good value.” Antilles is a 54- acre community in fast-growing South Naples and will include 208 Coach Homes. Its first two construction phases brought the completion rate to 75%. Phase Three construction has begun, with its first units projected to close during the first quarter of 2024. Phase Three will include Antilles’ largest Grand Coach Homes, each with water or very private landscaped orientations. Antilles Coach Homes are all built as four-unit structures. Each single-floor, three-bedroom residence includes a wide, screened-in lanai and attached garage. Classic Coaches have garden views and are distinguished by striking twostory exterior staircases as design focal points. Phase Two units include a new kitchen feature plus an expanded breakfast bar. The first-floor Saba unit offers a great room floor plan and includes 1,537 square feet of air-conditioned space. Each unit offers almost wall-towall views of its screened-in lanai and connecting door access to its single-car garage. The upper floor Tobago floorplan is a 1,509 square foot residence with higher ceilings for a wide open ambiance and bright, unobstructed views to the south. Grand Coach Homes include two-car garages and cook’s culinary kitchens that are the star of their floorplans, with two wide walls of tall cabinetry and an almost nine-foot-long central island opposite and widely spaced from the cooking area for ease of motion. They are the kind of kitchens that can make your place feel like home. Upper-floor Montserrat includes a full dry bar in the kitchen and the first-floor Nevis is the only floorplan that includes a separate storage room with built-in shelving in addition to its pantry and extra-large laundry room. Antilles is a gated community two miles south of Tamiami Trail East (US 41), off Collier Boulevard (SR 951). For GPS guidance, search Port Au Prince Road, Naples 34114, or 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, Christie’s International Real Estate. Please refer to AntillesNaples.com for more information or call 239.691.4455 for an appointment. The Sales Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Antilles is a game changer Winning location, pricing, standard finishes, and amenities continue to draw buyers by LUCITT & CO A

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22 | North Naples News April 2023 aples Art Institute is proud to be the first North American venue to host Miradas de Mujeres: Isabelle de Borchgrave and the World of Frida Kahlo, a new collection and exhibition of paper dresses and environments by the Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave (born 1946) which was inspired by the style and house of the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907–1954). De Borchgrave, a painter by training, is known for re-creating historical fashion and textiles out of paper. From masterful recreations of elaborate Renaissance gowns to whimsical costumes from the Ballet Russes, de Borchgrave’s breathtaking, life-size works have been featured in major exhibitions around the world. Miradas de Mujeres (Perspectives of Women) invites the viewer to step into the home of Frida Kahlo - her Casa Azul - via a spectacular trompe l’oeil universe constructed from paper. De Borchgrave depicts an entire Kahlo world – dresses, jewelry, cupboards, carpets, and plants, in paper and colors that remind us of the artist’s joie de vivre, a side of her that is oft overlooked. The exhibition imagines a dialogue between two women who have never met, but who share a love of fabric, patterns, and colors. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to stroll through Frida Kahlo’s living room, her atelier, her kitchen, her dressing room, or the garden. Created over the course of three years, Miradas de Mujeres is a tour-de-force installation that was entirely painted by hand. The artist used more than two miles of paper and cardboard to make the dresses, rugs, furniture, trees, and other elements that are featured in Frida Kahlo’s house. The installation offers a new and refreshing look into Frida Kahlo’s intimate personality, which is surprisingly more cheerful and radiant than her artistic work might suggest. “This project goes above and beyond anything Isabelle de Borchgrave has done before. By asking the viewer to take part in a multi-sensory environment, Isabelle shares the experiences and impressions she absorbed when she visited the Casa Azul and the Mexican countryside,” explains Frank Verpoorten, Naples Art Institute’s Executive Director and Chief Curator. The unique exhibition offers a female perspective on the place of the artist in society. Talking about Frida Kahlo came quite naturally for Isabelle de Borchgrave, “I wanted to tell Frida’s story in a different way. She suffered so much but transcended her pain with her joie de vivre, her cheerfulness, her love of men and women, and her way of life especially. She was very unique and her fashion was inspired by the dresses and fabrics from every region of Mexico. All of this resonated with me, as I am a big lover of fabrics.” Miradas de Mujeres is a new extension within Isabelle de Borchgrave’s oeuvre. Naples Art Institute Executive Director and Chief Curator Frank Verpoorten states: “I had the pleasure of working with Isabelle on several magnificent exhibition projects over the past ten years. In this new installation, she has seemingly surpassed all of her past achievements by expanding her typical paper dresses to imagining entire environments. By creating an immersive exhibition experience, Isabelle draws on the full spectrum of her multifaceted skillset as a set designer, a painter, a trompe l’oeil artist, and a style icon,” said Frank Verpoorten. “What makes her work so accessible is that as a viewer, we share the passion and joy the artist had in creating these stunning dresses, animals, plants, furniture, etc.” Miradas de Mujeres will be on view at Naples Art Institute now through June 11, and is generously underwritten by Eijk and Rose-Marie Van Otterloo of Naples, FL. This exhibition is supported by the Collier County Tourist Development Council. Naples Art Institute to host her incredible paper universe Isabelle de Borchgrave N

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24 | North Naples News April 2023 f you’re a person who appreciates art but who’s never given it a shot yourself, you might be missing out on one of the greatest joys life has to offer: the creative life. “A creative life is an amplified life. It's a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and a hell of a lot more interesting life,” says Elizabeth Gilbert, popular TED Talk speaker and author of Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear. But whether you’re a newbie just venturing into creativity or you’ve been doing it a long time, you’re going to have to spar with creativity’s arch-enemy, selfdoubt. People say the only true limitations to creativity are self-imposed. More times than I can even count I’ve heard the same words when someone looks at my artwork: “Wow, I can’t even draw a stick figure.” There it is—the old defeatist attitude. Did you ever stop to think that maybe this and so much more is possible, if only there were someone to show you how and give you a little encouragement? You might be surprised to know that even seasoned artists battle self-doubt. Trying out a new technique or venturing into a subject matter previously unexplored can leave an artist feeling like an inept student once again. But exploring something new is invigorating to the creative mind. That’s why so many of us freely admit that no matter how much experience we have in the artmaking world, we will always and forever be students. Venturing into the creative life means leaving the safety of well-worn routines and habits, which can often squash by PATRICE SCHELKUN creative juices. It’s about chasing those things that inspire and thrill you and exploring things you’ve never done before, even if they seem a bit scary. If you can get past the fear—and often it’s a fear of failure—creativity will flourish. I recently had an opportunity to explore a new avenue of creativity with my friends in the Naples Art District. Nora Beyrant, the owner of ArtLab on J & C Boulevard, had an idea to paint a large outdoor mural on the front and side of the large building her studio occupies. Her thought was to design a public art project that would draw attention not only to her studio but to this burgeoning commercial district that has become home to over 100 artist studios. Though I’ve had experience doing mural work, I had never taken on a project of this scale and visibility. It was a little scary thinking about the “hows,” but at the same time presented a challenge that stoked my creative juices. Together with Nora and four or five other Naples Art District artists, we fleshed out a design as well as a plan to execute the project. If you’ve had occasion to visit the Naples Art District during their monthly open studio tours or other special I Self-Doubt and the Creative Life Learn to Defeat Your Worst Enemy events, you may have seen this work in progress. It’s now nearing completion. The hope is that this will be the first of many such mural projects within the district that will help identify the area as an arts destination in our community. If you’re ready to set aside fear and stoke your own creative energy, consider enrolling in one of the many art class opportunities planned during the Naples Art District’s Creativity Camp for Adults, running April 29 - May 7. Enjoy a twoday, three-day, or week-long workshop in painting, photography, jewelry-making, glass or fiber arts, or ceramics being offered by teaching artists in their studios. You can also attend evening art demonstrations and presentations with master artists. Find inspiration for your own creativity by exploring the many artist studios in the district during Art Alive! held on the first Wednesday and Thursday, and third Saturday, of each month from November to May 4. Patrice Schelkun is a contemporary realist painter working in oil and on glass. She and her husband split their time between Naples and Lake George, NY. View her work at www.patriceschelkun.com or @schelkun_studio_arts on Instagram and Facebook.

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t 85 years young, Naples resident Larry Eaton still runs five times a week, usually three or four miles a day. His decision to go out for track in the spring of his senior year of high school to win an award for “Best Student-Athlete" proved to be a defining moment in his life’s trajectory. “I discovered not only was it my best sport, but it was also the only sport I was really good at,” explained Larry. “My college education comes from [track], my wife comes from [track], my career comes from [track]. All of which has worked out amazingly well.” After retiring from 3M (originally the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company), Larry connected with staff and students at Naples High School (NHS) who shared a similar passion for running. What started as an annual donation to one school, NHS, has expanded to support all high school cross-country teams—boys and girls—in the A-rated Collier County Public Schools (CCPS). Looking ahead to School Year 2023- 24, Larry will donate a total of $36,000 to nine schools: Barron Collier High, Everglades City School, Golden Gate High, Gulf Coast High, Immokalee High, Lely High, Naples High, A TO ‘SAVE ONE KID’ RUNNING AND GIVING "At some of our schools, if it wasn’t for Larry, those students wouldn’t have running shoes.” – Mark Rosenbalm CCPS Supervisor of Interscholastic Athletics and Student Activities L: Larry Eaton in his younger years R: Larry attended Alfred University in NY Coach Kyle Rankin with Barron Runners Barron Collier High School Cross Country Team

April 2023 North Naples News | 29 Palmetto Ridge High, and the new Aubrey Rogers High School opening in August in North Naples. “At some of our schools, if it wasn’t for Larry, those students wouldn’t have running shoes,” explained Mark Rosenbalm, CCPS Supervisor of Interscholastic Athletics and Student Activities. “They would not be running.” The money pays for sneakers, entry fees for meets, basic nutrition, special experiences, and training for our cross-country teams. Mark sees the support of springboarding our teams to the top of Florida. This school year, seven out of eight Collier high schools placed at the State Cross Country Meet, widespread success shared by students in every corner of Collier County. “Larry has been able to let the coaches do more coaching, less fundraising and getting down to techniques and what they need to be focusing on,” Mark added. “You can see it has turned our programs around and put Collier County on the map as a running county.” Nora Potter was the first person from Everglades City School to attend the State Competition, held this school year in Tallahassee. “And she was able to do it because of Larry’s support,” explained Lisa Morse, CCPS Senior Director for Strategic Engagement and District Initiatives. Despite blazing fast times and remarkable accomplishments, Larry prefers to judge success by the sport’s ability to help kids “make it through the teenage years” and build friendships with peers who carry profound influence on their life choices. He is nimble on his feet and quick to deflect credit toward people and organizations that created the system for this support to continue. “Larry is really the only person in Collier who has created an endowment to make sure this sport is supported for a really long time,” Lisa explained. He gave an initial endowment through a fund at Collier Community Foundation and has worked with CCPS to funnel the money to schools and students. “Larry came to us with this idea and how he wanted to replicate it,” said Meredith Nassif, Director of Philanthropic Services for Collier Community Foundation. “It was about partnering with Lisa, and she brought Mark into the fold and we were able to get this off the ground.” Each year, this team of philanthropic connectors meets with CCPS crosscountry coaches to share stories of the fund’s impact and look ahead to future needs. Just as Larry has a passion for cross-country, this model of support for students could be replicated in other areas. “It would be wonderful if there were other people who were passionate, whether about a sport, debate team or whatever they want to support, that’s what we are here for, to create those philanthropic plans,” Meredith added. Larry’s mark on Collier County will endure far beyond the day when he runs his final mile. In a sport defined by seconds, Larry’s looking at the long haul. by CHAD OLIVER Executive Director of Communications & Community Engagement Collier County Public Schools 239-315-1078/-1079 [email protected] www.ajnaplesrealty.com JUERGEN HAERINGER & ALEXANDRA JANZ Broker Associates & Luxury Properties Specialists We Speak Chairman’s Circle Gold Agents Top 2% COVE INN 900 Broad Ave | #137 Naples, FL 34102 $499,000 SOLD IN JUST 3 DAYS! Over 22 Years in Real Estate Global Network-Worldwide Partners Successful & Safe through your Real Estate Transaction Marketing Experts with High-End Exposure SOLD

30 | North Naples News April 2023 enturies of old folk wisdom teach us about the benefits of using food as a healing modality for many ailments. In fact, if we look around, we will notice that nature has created numerous plant sources for helping us along on our journey of life. Let’s take a look at some of these pantry must-haves: CINNAMON Is the most popular in holistic medicine for its effectiveness in treating diabetes and preventing heart disease. Dating back to Ancient Egypt, this legendary spice is derived from the inner layers of certain tree barks. Best used in its powdered form, cinnamon has amazing antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. It improves the body’s sensitivity to its own insulin, so in patients with insulin resistance (metabolic syndrome) it will help lower blood glucose. Cinnamon may also help to reduce blood pressure and elevate the good cholesterol HDL. For prevention and delicious taste, sprinkle it fresh on granola, oatmeal, hot cocoa, and baked apples and pears. Cinnamon can also be added to almost any kind of smoothie. If you are using cinnamon as medicine, do it under the doctor’s supervision because cinnamon derived from certain species of trees contains coumarin which may be toxic to the liver in large doses. Some supplement brands can also be contaminated with lead. FENNEL The seeds of this anise-smelling Mediterranean and Asian herb have well-recognized medicinal properties. One of its common holistic uses is for anti-spasmodic effect in intestinal C discomfort common in irritable bowel syndrome and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Studies suggest that fennel seeds can soothe chronic belly cramps and bloating in the majority of people who take them. Fennel also has estrogenlike properties on the cellular level, so adding fennel seeds to your diet may help with painful menstruation as well as age-related vaginal dryness symptoms in women. For prevention, you can use ground fennel seeds on grilled fish or meat, or any baked or sautéed vegetables. Check out Indian recipes on the web for the tastiest culinary expression of fennel goodness. If using it as a supplement, do so under physician supervision because an overdose of this anti-spasmodic may boomerang into the development of the “lazy gut.” GINGER Originally hailing from Southeast Asia, ginger is arguably the most popular medicinal spice on the planet. In fact, in India, ginger is used to help with pretty much everything including painful headaches. It is packed with gingerols—plant compounds that amp up the production of pain-numbing endorphins, dampen inflammation and relax scalp muscles to prevent painful spasms. Thanks to the same active ingredient, ginger also treats nausea as effectively as motion sickness medications, so it’s a great help for a hangover, post-chemo nausea, or a pregnancy morning sickness. I love using Healing with Herbs and Spices by DR KOGAN Concierge Holistic Internal Medicine Dr. Kogan is a Concierge Holistic Internal Medicine doctor in Naples. For more information, please visit CustomLongevity.com or call 239.676.6883. it in my arthritis patients because due to its anti-inflammatory properties, ginger can help quell the pain and swelling in the joints. For prevention, peel, grate and cook with sauces, glazes, and marinades for a mellow flavor. Check out the web for traditional Asian stir-fry chicken, shrimp, or vegan recipes. When using it as a medicine, consult with a physician because an overdose could lead to bleeding and abdominal discomfort. MINT/PEPPERMINT An easy-to-grow herb that has earned its global appeal for helping with digestive upsets, balancing acid production in the stomach, and alleviating bloating, nausea, and stomach cramps. Peppermint has more than 100 local names in different countries and is a main ingredient for antiviral menthol rubs and muscle pain menthol patches. You can enjoy peppermint’s refreshing vibe by adding it raw to your smoothies, yogurts, or salads. You can also heat it lightly in olive oil before drizzling it over grilled fish or meat. Check out epicurious.com for some cool recipes with mint. If you are using it as a medicine, check out FDGuard – an impressive premeal supplement made from caraway and peppermint oil, a synergistic formula for functional dyspepsia, a common digestive disorder. Part II

32 | North Naples News April 2023 BOOK REVIEW reviewed by anna karras oah Gardner, nicknamed “Bird” by his mother, is thirteen years old; his mother left without a trace several years before. His father, Ethan Gardner, once a professor, now works as a circulation assistant in the Harvard Library. The two of them live in student housing, they eat in the dining hall. Their existence is a small one, and Ethan does his best to protect Bird from the way life has evolved in the United States. The Crisis, a severe economic downturn filled with scarcity of food and work, punctuated by protests and violence, has given rise to PACT: the government’s answer to quelling the restlessness. The Protection of American Cultures and Traditions is meant to help citizens back to work, and back to prosperity. And with this hope for a new future, a scapegoat for the troubles is gradually chosen: the Chinese. Margaret (Miu) Gardener, Bird’s mother, unwittingly made the face of the resistance against PACT. The daughter of Chinese immigrants and a poet, her words are used as a rallying cry for those who protest the overreach of PACT into the lives of those who don’t embrace it fully. Bird, who is half Chinese, is not well-liked by his classmates because of his black hair and the slant of his eyes. To protect her child, Margaret disappears. Several years pass with no word. But then Bird receives a letter in the mail, a single sheet of paper covered in drawings of cats. He knows it is from his mother, but must dig into his memory of a fairy tale she used to tell him to follow the clues to unlock the letter’s meaning. It starts Bird on a journey to find her and understand why she left him. Our Missing Hearts is a story about family, a theme about which Ng constantly writes. But more than that, it is a story about how the love between parent and child, husband and wife is tested in times of civil unrest. Being Chinese American, Ng is making a statement that Margaret Gardner is more than her ethnic background—she is a mother who loves her child so fiercely that she is willing to do anything to save him from unfounded peril, even pay an ultimate price from speaking her truth. ∞ AUTHOR'S PROFILE Bestselling author Celeste Ng is an American writer of Chinese descent, her parents immigrated from Hong Kong before her birth. She earned a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan. Famous for her novels Little Fires Everywhere, and Everything I Never Told You, she is a master at telling the story of the nuclear family in all its iterations. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts with her husband and son. N OUR MISSING HEARTS by Celeste Ng Publisher: Penguin Press 352 Pages $29.00 US

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34 | North Naples News April 2023 United Arts Collier: by ELYSIA DAWN Executive Director All the Arts for all of Collier s the official, state-designated Local Arts Agency for Collier County, United Arts Collier (formerly the United Arts Council of Collier County) has the wellbeing of Collier’s community at the core of its mission. “The arts are the instrument through which UAC makes a positive difference in Collier,” explains Elysia Dawn, the new Executive Director for UAC. “The arts make a meaningful and measurable impact in our community, far beyond being simply enjoyable, which they certainly are.” Ms. Dawn emphasizes her point with compelling data: “In terms of economic impact, the arts are about a $108 million dollar industry in Collier County, supporting around 183 arts and culture organizations, A and nearly 3,000 full-time jobs annually. Of that $108 million, $63 million is spent on employment and local goods and services. The additional $45 million is spent by cultural audiences on restaurants, hotels, parking, and shopping.” UAC recognizes that the arts are not only good for our community from an economic perspective, but they’re also important for our individual health and collective well-being. The arts have been proven in numerous studies to make a difference in our health by improving mood, lowering anxiety, reducing pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, and activating reward pathways in the brain. The arts also make an important difference in the academic achievement of the children in our community. National Elysia Dawn, Jeté | Photo by Steven Baranovics

April 2023 North Naples News | 35 studies show that children who receive arts education are five times less likely to drop out of school, four times more likely to receive a secondary degree, and four times more likely to be recognized for academic success. Ninety-three percent of Americans believe that the arts are critical for a well-rounded education and more than half rate the importance of the arts as a ten on a scale from one to ten. They also happen to generate a lot of fun, creating a sense of community with inspiration and celebration of the human spirit at the center of it. Ms. Dawn grew up in Naples but left at age fourteen to pursue her career as a professional ballet dancer which led to her dancing in New York City and around the world. Following an injury, her next step was to obtain her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Columbia University (B.A.s in Art History and Business Management and M.S. in Nonprofit Management) while working at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she curated and programmed live arts performances in the museum’s unique spaces. When asked about her return to Naples in her new role, Ms. Dawn exclaimed, “It’s one of the greatest joys in my life to return home to my family and friends here and where my love for the arts was introduced. I’m so grateful to this community for valuing and sharing the arts with me as a child and I want to pay forward the experiences I received and the opportunities they afforded me. “It is my hope that local artists, non-profit organizations, businesses, arts supporters, educators, and enthusiasts will join UAC and enjoy our many wonderful benefits including how they can get plugged in and discover new, exciting, and creative ways they can help make a difference in our community. All the impact we make together at UAC takes an incredible community effort and it’s improved with every new member - whether that’s supporting with a financial gift, becoming a partner, volunteering, or spreading the word.” To learn more about or join UAC, please visit www.unitedartscollier.org. "The arts make a meaningful and measurable impact in our community, far beyond being simply enjoyable, which they certainly are.” – Elysia Dawn Executive Director for UAC Board Certified M.D. with 20+ years of Experience in Concierge Holistic Internal Medicine • Moved practice from NYC to Naples • A Cornell University graduate, authored hundreds of print & online publications and has appeared as a medical expert on FOX, CBS, ABC, and NBC. • Author of ‘Diet Slave No More!’ book, phone app, & weight management program. • A luxury concierge-style private practice with direct access to the doctor herself & instant feedback to your questions & needs. • Holistic Primary Care with meticulous attention to lifestyle, nutrition, and Mind- Body balance. Will help you manage your most important asset - your health. Svetlana Kogan, M.D. (239) 676-6883 www.customlongevity.com 720 Fifth Avenue South • Suite 209 Naples, FL 34102 WE HAVE MOVED TO 300 FIFTH AVE SOUTH, SUITE #211 YELLOW AND WHITE DIAMONDS Home of the “NAPLES MEDALLION” I REISS RING 14K GOLD AND DIAMONDS APPOINTMENTS ARE PREFERRED 239-261-7952 or [email protected] Marilyn Janss will be specializing in custom designing and redesigning fine jewelry with your gems and/or ours. We will continue to do repairs and special orders. FINE JEWELRY SINCE 1966 NAMED NAPLES BEST JEWELRY STORE BY NAPLES DAILY NEWS

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38 | North Naples News April 2023 BY JEFF BOHR Naples Mac Help [email protected] | 239.595.0482 ou likely have a will drawn up to distribute your property and assets in the event of your death, but do you have a plan for your digital assets and how they will be managed? In your daily life over the past decade or two, you likely have used multiple online accounts that may live on forever unless you plan ahead. Services like Google, Facebook, and Twitter have protocols for cases of death, but do you have plans for your email accounts, Netflix subscription, and other monthly services you subscribe to? Are your hard drive backups encrypted? These all need to be in your plans. Here are some of the most popular social media and internet entities and their endof-life policies, make sure you are familiar with any you may use! FACEBOOK turns your account into a Memorialized Account after you pass away, and you can set up a Legacy Contact through the Security settings on your Facebook account. The Legacy Contact can also share a final message on your behalf or provide information about a memorial service, and you can also grant this person permission to download your Facebook posts and photos. The Legacy Contact cannot delete your account or log in to your account. GOOGLE has an Inactive Account feature, you can specify in advance a ‘timeout period,’ which starts after you have not logged in for a certain time period. At that point, Google will attempt to contact you by text and email, then they notify trusted contacts you have Y Planning your Digital Afterlife set up with a letter you have written in advance regarding the Google account. Unlike Facebook, these trusted contacts have full access to delete the account. TWITTER has a form that can be used to request a deactivation of a deceased one’s Twitter account, but no access to the account is granted. YAHOO will not provide passwords or allow access to the deceased’s account, including account content such as email, but they will delete all account content after receiving documents including a letter and death certificate. LINKEDIN will allow anyone connected to a person to confirm their death with a link to the obituary and some other information that can be filled out on an online form. NETFLIX You just need to sign into the account with the username and password of the account holder, and then select cancel streaming services under the Your Account menu. APPLE has a rather strict ‘No Right of Survivorship’ clause in their iCloud terms and conditions. It states that “You agree that your Account is non-transferable and that any rights to your Apple ID or Content within your Account terminate upon your death. Upon receipt of a copy of a death certificate, your Account may be terminated, and all Content within your Account deleted.” So, if you want your music and movies to be available after you are gone, make sure someone has your Apple ID and password so they can access these media files. OTHER PASSWORDS AND SITES You also have online identities for your banks, services like Skype, and all your email accounts that need to be dealt with. You may have an iTunes and Dropbox account. You can choose a password manager like 1Password, sign up for a cloud storage account, or look up one of the services that offer to keep your credentials under digital lock and key for this very purpose. (I personally keep a printed list of logins to my most important accounts in a safe deposit box that my wife knows about, and I update it annually.) As you can see, it won’t be easy for relatives to request entries to your accounts or to ask for their deletion. Doing what you can, while you can still decide for yourself, makes it easier for anyone you leave behind.

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40 | North Naples News April 2023 f you’re like many people, you’ve seen homes listed for sale “as-is.” But what does that mean, and what should you watch for if you’re interested in buying one? DON’T BUY AN “AS-IS” HOME UNTIL YOU READ THIS! When you buy a home “as-is,” you’re agreeing to purchase the home in the condition it’s currently in. That means the seller isn’t offering to make any repairs, even if something is damaged or broken, and you’re purchasing the home with the understanding that it’s up to you to make an informed decision. When you buy a home listed this way, you typically still have the right to have a professional home inspector come in, but it’s up to you to decide whether to purchase the home after checking out the inspector’s report. 5 THINGS TO WATCH FOR IN AN “AS-IS” HOME If a seller doesn’t allow an inspection, most REALTORS® would advise you to keep looking—even if you think the home is a great deal. There’s probably a reason that the seller doesn’t want you to hire a professional inspector! With that in mind, check out these five potential issues and red flags you should watch for when you’re interested in an “as-is” home: 1. The roof 2. The foundation 3. Major systems in the home (such as plumbing and electrical) 4. Additions to the home 5. Mold Here’s a closer look at each. And remember, though there may not be anything wrong with the home at all (some sellers sell “as-is” because the home is hopelessly outdated, not damaged), it’s worth checking out all these issues if you’re seriously considering purchasing a home that’s being Buying a Home As-Is by ALEXANDRA JANZ ALEXANDRA JANZ Broker Associate & Luxury Properties Specialist William Raveis-Florida, LLC 239.315.1079 | www.ajnaplesrealty.com FEBRUARY 2023 COMPARED TO FEBRUARY 2022 ALL DATA FROM THE NAPLES BOARD OF REALTORS® MLS –MARCH 8, 2023 OVERALL NAPLES MARKET STATISTIC Median I What to look out for sold “as-is.” #1: THE ROOF A typical asphalt roof lasts between 20 and 30 years. Then, the materials begin to degrade and aren’t as able to protect the home as well as they once did. If a seller put the home on the market “as-is,” you may want to have a specialized roof inspection done— roofs are expensive, and if you buy a property that needs a roof replacement, you could be looking at tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket. #2: THE FOUNDATION Foundation issues aren’t that common, but they do exist. When a seller puts a home on the market “as-is,” it’s probably worth having the foundation inspected. Sometimes, foundation problems manifest inside the home, two periods for example, windows and doors that don’t line up quite right, cracks in the walls and sloped floors can all indicate foundation problems. Like roofs, foundations are very expensive to fix. That means it’s probably in your best interest to know exactly what you’re getting into before you commit to a deal. #3: MAJOR SYSTEMS IN THE HOME When you buy a home “as-is,” it’s a good idea to have all its major systems checked out. That includes plumbing, electrical, and even the HVAC system. If you don’t have a professional inspect them now, you could end up spending quite a bit of money making repairs shortly after you’ve sealed the deal. #4: ADDITIONS TO THE HOME Sometimes, when people add on to their homes, they don’t get the appropriate permits from the city or county. When you are making a purchase, you need to ensure that any additions were properly permitted. You also need to find out who performed the work to create the additions, because you need to know whether they’re up to code or may have construction issues. #5: MOLD Mold can be incredibly dangerous to your health, so it’s important to have a home checked for its presence. You can ask a seller if they know whether there’s mold growth in the home, you can look for it yourself, or hire a professional to check things out for you. In any case, do your due diligence to determine whether there’s mold in any home.

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42 | North Naples News April 2023 f the Swedish birthday candle industry is on its toes, 2023 will be a flaming hot year indeed. The capital city of Stockholm marks enough anniversaries and royal Jubilees this year to ensure a pleasant early retirement for the whole candle industry. The Royal Opera celebrates 250 years. City Hall, famous for the Nobel Prize banquet each December and some of the world’s most spectacular ceremonial halls, turns 100. The Nordic Museum, Nordiska museet, turns 150. Köpmannagatan, the oldest named street, just turned 700. And last (but most important to some), ABBA The Museum, the pride and joy of Swedes and disco-era music fans worldwide, is ten years old. Plus, it’s His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustav’s Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years on the throne, and the 500th anniversary of Swedish sovereignty. It’s a glorious time to visit Stockholm. So, let’s start with your shoes. You’ll need the most excellent, cushiest walking shoes you can afford, because walking and gawking (and often standing and gawking), is a thing in this artful, intellectual, powerful, and stunningly beautiful city that dates to Medieval and Viking times. The official City of Stockholm is an archipelago of 14 islands connected by 57 bridges. Even if you grab a day ticket for one of the hop-on/hop-off bus or boat tours (highly recommended to get your bearings), the lure of the waterfront promenades, city parks and medieval buildings cry out for a stroll. Here are some suggestions for a spring/summer visit. GAMLA STAN: ANOTHER CENTURY, ANOTHER BIRTHDAY The heart of the city is Gamla Stan (Old Town). Merchant Street, at a mere 700, is young by Stockholm standards. Enhanced by the tiny kafés, boutiques HAPPY BIRTHDAYS, STOCKHOLM I by KAREN T. BARTLETT Travel Editor A narrow cobblestone alley in Gamla Stan Stockholm's 14 main islands are connected by 57 bridges

and bakeries tucked here and there into clay-tinged walls, the 13th century still permeates the narrow, winding cobblestone streets and alleysof the 18th century Royal Palace and 19th century Parliament House. A must-see is the massive, violent and a bit bawdy wooden sculpture of St. George and the Dragon inside the circa 1279 Great Cathedral, Storkyrkan. A bronze replica stands outside on Merchant Street. BRING YOUR OPERA GLASSES The majestic Royal Opera House overlooking Gustav Adolf's Square was built in 1773. Its choir is one of the world's oldest professional ensembles. To celebrate its 250 years, the year-long celebrations include several free indoor and outdoor performances. operan.se A MIDSUMMER DAY WEDDING, PERHAPS? City Hall’s inauguration in 1923 took place on a Saturday when weddings are typically performed there. But it also happened to fall on Midsummer Eve, which was oh, so romantic. Because this year’s Midsummer Day, June 24, falls on Saturday, it may be the biggest wedding day in City Hall history. The price tag for your private five-minute civil ceremony in the palatial Blue Hall where the Nobel banquets are held? $95! Imagine the photo ops! cityhall.stockholm If you’re not in a marrying mood on Midsummer Day you may want to head over to Skansen (the world’s largest outdoor living history museum) to wear your flower crown and perhaps dance around the maypole. skansen.se FOR VIKING AFICIONADOS The fearsome-looking warship Vasa–the most powerfully armed warship in the world when she set sail in 1628—came to an untimely end in a strong wind just minutes into her maiden voyage. Her humiliation was witnessed by thousands of locals and foreign dignitaries. Luckily for the millions of Vikingophiles around the world, her hull was salvaged largely intact, and she now holds court in the Vasa Museum, just a stroll from the Nordic Museum, with artifacts, interactive exhibits and a fascinating 11-minute ride back in time. Expect to see evidence of the Viking culture everywhere: in garden sculptures, historic buildings, art and pottery. To go deeper, book one of the three-hour to fullday Viking cruises out of Stockholm Harbor. continued on page 44... Nordiska museet

44 | North Naples News April 2023 STAND WITH GRETA If you’re in Stockholm on any Friday starting around 9 a.m., pop by Parliament House and see where in 2018 a 15-yearold local student named Greta Thunberg stood as a lone protestor, launching School Strike for Climate, now the largest ongoing climate strike in history. Greta, now 20, was named TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year and was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. She plans to strike every Friday until Sweden fulfills its Paris Agreement obligations. fridaysforfutre.org STAND WITH THE ROYAL GUARD Well, behind the ropes, of course. Wherever I travel in the world, if there’s a royal palace, there’s likely a guard ceremony. If it’s public, I try not to miss it. Stockholm’s daily 40-minute ceremony, accompanied in warm seasons by the Swedish Armed Forces military marching band, doesn’t disappoint. The Royal Palace is the official residence of the king, with more than 600 rooms, the royal armory, and five museums displaying royal costumes, coronation carriages, and artifacts, including Queen Kristina’s silver throne. AND FINALLY: WALK IN DANCE OUT! No need to bring your disco boots or rhinestone-jeweled silver jumpsuit to ABBA: The Museum. The state-of-the-art interactive museum honoring Sweden’s most famous music artists of all time has it all set up for you to (virtually) jump on the giant hologram stage, along with (virtual) Björn, Benny, Frida and Agnetha in the outrageously fabulous ABBA costume of your choice, and then download your performance to wow your friends back home. Before you go, be sure to practice your Dancing Queen moves and watch the movie Mamma Mia, featuring ABBA’s best songs. abbathemuseum.com VISITSTOCKHOLM.COM TOP: Greta Thunberg (bottom row center) protesting at Parliament House January 2023 BOTTOM LEFT: Cafes and pastry shops in Gamla Stan are popular spots to enjoy traditional Swedish Fika (coffee break) CENTER: Opera House BOTTOM RIGHT: A trolley banner lures visitors to ABBA The Museum. Photo(s) by Karen T. Bartlett unless otherwise noted

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48 | North Naples News April 2023 or nearly four decades, STARability Foundation has been shining a light on abilities, not disabilities. Formed by a small community of caring parents, STARability has become one of Southwest Florida’s leading nonprofits. Today, the organization is opening a world of possibilities for hundreds of individuals ages 14 and older by offering a variety of inclusive, community-based programs focused on vocational training, continuing education, teamwork, social engagement, and community involvement. “We refer to the individuals in our programs as STARs because they brighten our lives, our community and our world,” said Karen Govern, CEO of STARability Foundation. “Our STARs inspire our work and spark our passion to create new initiatives and to build on the innovative programs that help them thrive. STARs show us, again and again, the achievements and milestones they can accomplish—reaching new goals each day, developing critical life skills, and laying the foundation for a positive future. Intellectual and developmental disabilities affect approximately seven million individuals in the United States, as well as their loved ones and caregivers. While families receive support while their children are in school, they are often unable to find services once they age out of the school system. In Collier County alone, an estimated 1,000 students with disabilities in Collier County schools will need supplemental services when they age out of the system. That is where STARability Foundation comes in—as true advocates for building inclusion through work, play, learning and living. STARability is working hard to fulfill its mission of transforming the lives of its participants through impactful F STARability Foundation Shining a light on ability, not disability The Kandel family at the 2022 STAR Gala. Trailblazer Academy participant Frank R. warms up before hitting the field for the STARability baseball league. STAR participant Adam with Instructor Woodly Charles shared his story with guests at the 2023 STAR Gala. Trailblazers Tierney and Felipe join staff and volunteers making candles to be sold at the STAR Store & Studio.

April 2023 North Naples News | 49 programming and strengthening awareness and respect for individual abilities. Their experienced, compassionate team strives to ensure everyone has access to transformative programs, vital resources and an inclusive community that provide opportunities to live meaningful and productive lives and become vibrant members of society. Adam V., a participant in the Trailblazer Academy, is just one of the many STARs that is thriving with STARability. “I started doing the Trailblazer program four years ago,” said Adam. “STARability has changed my life. I help out the community. I have new skills. I enjoy meeting new people. I love coming to Trailblazer four days a week. I'm becoming more independent every day.” STARability is dedicated to promoting solutions for the needs of participants at every level, allowing them to express themselves through music, art, and dance, use technology to interact with others, and find rewarding jobs. Caring staff and volunteers take pride in helping them reconnect with old friends and form bonds with new ones. Currently, STARability offers a variety of programs that promote inclusive employment, engagement, and independence such as STAR Connections—creative expression workshops, wellness classes, continuing education and sports leagues, the Trailblazer Academy—a pioneering day program, employment services, and the STAR Store and Studio. For many families, such as the Kandels and STAR participant Hannah, STARability has become a lifeline. “One of the biggest goals for my family and for many others in the area has been finding, creating and sharing services and resources,” said Hannah’s sister, Geena. “Over the years, watching the growth of Hannah, as well as the growth throughout Naples and Southwest Florida to create options for jobs, social events, skill development, housing, etc. so that these individuals can become a productive part of society has been so important to me and my family. STARability has been a wonderful organization in providing tools and opportunities for participants and their families, helping us grow our support network and foster additional awareness and outreach within the community.” To learn more about the services and program offerings available, please visit STARability.org. "STARability is dedicated to promoting solutions for the needs of participants at every level, allowing them to express themselves through music, art and dance, use technology to interact with others, and find rewarding jobs." Open Studios WEDNESDAY APR 5 3-7 PM APR 6 1-5 PM THURSDAY APR 15 1-5 PM SATURDAY For details visit: NaplesArtDistrict.com PINE RIDGE RD AIRPORT-PULLING RD NAPLES BLVD TAYLOR RD YAHL ST SHIRLEY ST J AND C BLVD NORTH NAPLES The Naples Art District is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. Discover and buy original art from 100+ artists with working studios clustered in our eclectic neighborhood. STUDIOS GALLERIES CLASSES EVENTS A wide array of art class opportunities with our teaching artists in their studio settings. Enjoy two, three four or five day workshops in painting, photography, jewelry-making, glass or fiber arts, and ceramics. APRIL 29 - MAY 7 This event held in collaboration with

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