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8 | North Naples News February 2023 Heart Disease by LORNA FEDELEM, MD espite the American Heart Association (AHA) stating that one in three women will die of heart disease and that there’s an increase in heart disease in women under age 55, there are still many disparities in how women pursue preventive measures and receive care. For instance, women wait more than 30 percent longer than men to get to a hospital after first experiencing symptoms of a heart attack. Women are also 50 percent more likely to be diagnosed incorrectly after a heart attack. Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in this country. The most important thing for all women to understand is that 80 percent of the time, heart disease is preventable. What drives these gender disparities? Experts say they’re caused by a few factors. 1. LACK OF AWARENESS Less than 60 percent of women recognize that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women. That statistic has improved over the last couple of decades, but not to where it needs to be. Physicians need to do a better job of educating the general population, especially women. Even women who had a heart attack are more likely to think they will die from some form of cancer rather than heart disease, especially breast cancer, and sometimes even lung cancer. As often as women think about an annual mammogram, they should also be thinking of visiting their PCP for their yearly heart checkup. 2. DIFFERING SYMPTOMS FROM MEN While men and women most often present with chest discomfort in the middle of the chest under the sternum, women can experience more subtle and different signs of heart disease. SUBTLE SIGNS WOMEN EXPERIENCE MAY INCLUDE: • shortness of breath • nausea • vomiting • fatigue • back pain • sweating • jaw pain When women are not aware of the symptoms being connected to a cardiac event, they don’t get to the emergency room in time and there is more likely to be damage to the heart muscle. When women and men don’t get appropriate therapy immediately, then that muscle is forever scarred and more likely to have heart failure or arrhythmias, or recurring events. 3. LACK OF WOMEN IN STUDIES There is not nearly as much research about women and heart disease as there is on men. Up until recently, heart disease was felt to be a man’s disease, therefore, women were not included in medical research. Today strides have been made and more women are included in studies. It wasn’t until 1993 that the NIH made a statement that women need to be included in trials as much as men. Even though that was 28 years ago, it wasn’t until the past 15 years that research for women finally started to become equal. Now the American Heart Association has an educational initiative for women to really understand their heart disease risks and the AHA is also supporting D
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10 | North Naples News February 2023 BOOK REVIEW reviewed by anna karras id he really do that? Did Nick Hornby actually write an entire book comparing the life and work of beloved novelist Charles Dickens with some pop star from the 1980s? Or by the same measure, one might ask, did Nick Hornby really write a book comparing the brilliant and prolific songwriter and record producer Prince with some guy who wrote books 150 years ago? He sure did. And what a book this is. Whether you lean towards the former or latter camp above you will be sure to learn something you didn’t know about both Charles Dickens and Prince Rogers Nelson and what it means to be a creative genius. There are some interesting comparisons drawn—both men lived to 57 years old, and both had so much creativity pouring forth that they could hardly contain the amount of work they produced. And while there are obvious differences (race, class, nationality, and creative medium just to name a few) the similarities are rather startling when you compare them. For instance, did you know that Dickens wrote Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby simultaneously? That’s two books of over 800 pages each and he kept the myriad cast of characters and diverging plot lines straight in his head. By means of comparison, Prince released nearly forty albums of music in his between 1978 and 2015 and there are hundreds of songs in his vault still waiting to be discovered. He could play dozens of instruments with virtuosic ability. Already proven to be a clever wit and storyteller, Hornby dives into this comparison with humor and obvious affection for both Dickens and Prince. His examination of their lives, their work, and their love spin into an unlikely mix of Victorian England and the late twentieth-century American rock scene. And still, the similarities are hard to deny. Both men came from impoverished beginnings, both men were superstars in their day. Whether you have a taste for either one or the other, (or neither or both!) this examination of these two men is a fascinating journey. From early commercial success to the untimely death of each, Hornby makes illuminating connections in this slim volume. The most important thing is that real creative genius is something that is elusive, rare, and compelling when it does surface. Exploring these two together is a charming and delightful way to spend an afternoon. Dickens may not be your thing. Prince may not be your taste. That’s okay. Learning about their contributions to the creative canon is worth your time. It might be a little unorthodox, but then so were they. ∞ AUTHOR'S PROFILE Famous for his novels High Fidelity and About a Boy (both adapted into feature films), Nick Hornby is obsessed with music and literature. He is the author of six novels and his memoir Fever Pitch. British by birth, Hornby lives in London with his wife and has three sons. D DICKENS AND PRINCE: A PARTICULAR KIND OF GENIUS by Nick Hornby Publisher: Riverhead Books 192 Pages $18.00 US
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ervé Lenouvel considers himself a follower of fauvism—a style of painting that flourished in France at the start of the 20th century. His most well-known predecessors were Henry Matisse, Paul Gaugin, and Maurice Vlaminck, famous for using pure, vivid colors, vigorously applied to the canvas. This technique creates the effect of an explosion, a burst of energy. Because of the intense expressiveness of their works, art critics labeled the painters “fauves”, which means “wild beast.” Hervé Lenouvel was born and spent his youth in northern France—Brittany, with its harsh weather, cold ocean breeze, and vibrant colors. Living in the countryside, Hervé established a spiritual bond with the fields and forests around him. He began painting in his childhood, trying numerous techniques and styles. H BY LEEZA ARKHANGELSKAYA Owner, East West Fine Art TAMING OF THE “WILD BEAST ” HERVÉ LENOUVEL PAYS HOMAGE TO FAUVISM
February 2023 North Naples News | 13 At the beginning of his artistic life Lenouvel was recognized for his figurative and representational works. Later, he developed his own style: traditional landscape bordering with an abstract composition. Hervé reflects on his artwork: “Although I am considered an abstract painter, I view the world in representational images rather than abstract shapes and lines.” The nature of Brittany remains the major source of Lenouvel’s inspiration, the symbol of borderless freedom. During his daily walks, he observes and memorizes his own impression of a particular scene, interpreting it into his own colors and shapes affected by the sun, rain, morning, and evening light. He finishes his paintings at his studio, materializing his memories on canvas, retaining only the essentials, and preserving the emotional freshness of the moment. “I learned to paint like a craftsman learns to do his job, but painting is not just about technique, you have to go beyond the method, you have to put yourself into it, learn to know yourself, put your personality on the canvas, it’s actually the most interesting part of the job.” Sky, water, trees, and grass are improvised as the painting progresses, taking their own shapes, yet leaving space for the viewer’s imagination. The main element of Lenouvel’s emotional impact is undoubtedly his jewel-like color palette: “Color alone directs me on the canvas, I lay down my colors, I create pictorial compositions, and as long as this composition is not complete, as long as I have not found the balance, I continue to work on this canvas.” Nowadays, Hervé continues to live and work in Brittany. His paintings have been exhibited and admired for many years in France, England, Canada, and the USA. Hervé Lenouvel’s artwork is exhibited at East West Fine Art, in Mercato. 9115 Strada Place, #5155 Naples, Florida 34108. www.eastwestfineart.com | [email protected] LEFT TO RIGHT: HERVE LENOUVEL, LES RIVES AUTOMNALES 24 X 24 HERVE LENOUVEL, ENTRE LES COLINES 40 X 20 HERVE LENOUVEL, LES HERBES ROUGES 20 X 20 OWNER LEEZA ARKHANGELSKAYA IN GALLERY WITH HERVE LENOUVEL PAINTING
14 | North Naples News February 2023 Calling all Parrotheads Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville comes to Naples et your clocks to island time for Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville, staged at Naples’ TheatreZone from February 9 through February 19, 2023. The upbeat and energetic 2018 Broadway musical features more than two dozen of the most loved hits from Jimmy Buffett. Called “a little slice of paradise” by USA Today, the musical’s book is by Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia (My Name is Earl) and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley (Shameless), with music and lyrics by Buffett. The production will be directed by TheatreZone’s Founding Artistic Director Mark Danni, choreographed by Karen Molnar Danni, and conducted by Keith Thompson. “Welcome to Margaritaville – it’s the place where people come to get away from it all – and stay to find something they never expected,” says Mark Danni. “According to Entertainment Weekly, the show will knock your flip-flops off!” The musical’s action begins when two women friends from Cincinnati arrive at the Margaritaville, a rundown hotel on a small Caribbean island. Rachel (CJ Greer) is a driven, ambitious environmental scientist researching alternative energy sources on the island. Her friend Tammy (Erica Sample) is engaged and looking forward to a last girlfriend getaway before tying the knot back home. Although the hotel doesn’t live up to their expectations, the women settle in and meet its colorful cast of characters. Tully Mars (Gerritt VanderMeer) is a part-time bartender, part-time entertainer, and a playboy who is confident of his powers to charm women. He is content with his laid-back island lifestyle which contrasts with Rachel’s work ethic. Despite their differences, Tully begins to fall in love with Rachel. The kind-hearted Tammy has a zest for life that her fiancé, Chad (Sean Effinger-Dean), seeks to squelch. On vacation without him, she is free to S Jimmy Buffett fans are called “parrotheads.” | Photo courtesy of TheatreZone indulge her appetites, liberated from Chad’s insistence that she diet on carrot juice and sunflower seeds before their wedding. She hits it off with Brick (Eli Branson), the hotel’s sensitive bartender and Tully’s close friend. The group also includes Marley (Renee Jackson), Margaritaville’s good-natured owner who runs a tight operation and keeps employee morale high, and the affable, hard-drinking, one-eyed J.D. (Curt Denham) who has a parrot on his shoulder and a buried treasure filled with mementos of his rich but tragic life, honored in Buffett’s song, “He Went to Paris.” The characters express their experiences and feelings through many of Buffett’s best-known songs. Audiences will have a new appreciation for the stories behind “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “It’s My Job,” “Why Don’t We Get Drunk,” and “Volcano.” Escape to Margaritaville follows the characters over a three-year time span during which the island’s active volcano erupts, forcing the hotel to close. Upon reopening, the matured characters reunite at Margaritaville for a sweet and satisfying celebration, with the full cast singing Buffett’s “One Particular Harbor” in honor of a place and time that changed their lives. Escape to Margaritaville is staged at 7:30 p.m. February 9-11 and February 16- 19 with 2:00 p.m. matinees on February 11 and 12 and February 18 and 19. 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. TheatreZone, celebrating its eighteenth season in 2022-2023, 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, ext. 1.
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16 | North Naples News February 2023 Answers to 3 by ALEXANDRA JANZ of the Top Real Estate Questions from Home Sellers I ALEXANDRA JANZ Broker Associate & Luxury Properties Specialist William Raveis-Florida, LLC 239.315.1079 | www.ajnaplesrealty.com f you’re thinking about selling your house, whether it’s a luxury home in Naples or a lovely property elsewhere in Southwest Florida, you’ve probably got lots of questions about the process, and how to get your home sold for the best price possible. We’ve curated a list of some of the top real estate questions that are front of mind for many home sellers, before and after their house hits the market—along with answers to each. ANSWERS TO 3 OF THE TOP REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS FROM HOME SELLERS Check out these top real estate questions, which may be on your mind if you’re thinking about putting your home on the market. 1. When is the best time of year to sell my home? 2. What can I do to sell my home quickly? 3. Why is there a difference between the market value and the assessed value of my home? #1: When is the best time of year to sell my home? Like any home seller, you want to sell your property quickly, and for the best price possible. So, when is the best time to put your residence on the market? Starting in the spring and summer for states that experience all four seasons, since cold winter months typically see a slowdown in sales. Here in Florida, however, our housing market isn’t hindered by winter, and our peak season for home sales is from January through March and April. Along with the time of year that you list your home, be aware of real estate market conditions. In a seller’s market, when the demand for homes is greater than the number of properties for sale, homes sell more quickly, and prices tend to rise—as does your leverage as a seller. Buyers who don’t mind offering over the listing price to get their dream home could cause a bidding war, and possibly drive prices even higher. #2: What can I do to sell my home quickly? CONSIDER THESE KEY ACTIONS: 1. Hiring a real estate agent 2. Pricing your home right 3. Staging your home Hiring a real estate agent who knows how to market your home to get the best exposure local, national and international and in front of the matching buyers for your kind of property. Next, you’ve got to price your home right. You don’t want your property to languish on the market and become a stale listing because it’s overpriced or end up “chasing the market” and arriving at a more reasonable listing price so late in the game that you’ve diminished your profit potential. Finally, before your home hits the market, you’ve got to stage it to highlight its strengths so that house hunters will focus less on any of its shortcomings. This may mean removing some of your furniture and placing it into storage so that you can showcase a spacious living room or bedroom. Perhaps staging a spare bedroom as a home office. Be sure to keep your display of personal items to a minimum so that buyers can visualize their family living in the house, and not yours. #3: Why is there a difference between the market value and the assessed value of my home? The market value of your home is determined by variables including market conditions, home inventory, the economy, and— perhaps most importantly—what buyers are willing to pay for it. When it comes to the assessed value of your residence, appraisals are used to value your property for the purposes of mortgage insurance, and licensed appraisers look at things like the condition and location of your home. They examine your home’s structure, recent renovations, and improvements you may have made, and consider the sale of comparable properties in your area to arrive at a value for your home. So, remember that although favorable market conditions may inspire you to raise the price of your home if your property is appraised for a significantly lower amount, a buyer’s lender may not finance it. DECEMBER 2022 COMPARED TO DECEMBER 2021 ALL DATA FROM THE NAPLES BOARD OF REALTORS® MLS – JANUARY 9, 2023 OVERALL NAPLES MARKET STATISTIC Median
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18 | North Naples News February 2023 by CHAD OLIVER Executive Director of Communications & Community Engagement Collier County Public Schools here is a change in leadership at the top of the A-rated Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) for the first time since 2011. During the December 13, 2022, Regular School Board Meeting, Dr. Kamela Patton and the School Board unanimously agreed to a “Mutual Transition Agreement.” The 2022 Florida Superintendent of the Year released a farewell message that read in part, “Earlier this year, I announced my decision to make this my last year as superintendent. Now is the ideal time for me to depart as I welcome a brand-new year filled with opportunities that will allow me to build and support other leaders and districts across the nation.” Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli was named CCPS Interim Superintendent. Dr. Ricciardelli grew up in Naples from the age of two and has worked in education for more than twenty-eight years. Most recently, Dr. Ricciardelli served as CCPS Deputy Superintendent where she was responsible for leading Financial Services, School Leadership, and District Operations, including Transportation, Nutrition Services, Safety and Security, Facilities and Maintenance, and other key areas of the school district. Early in her career, Dr. Ricciardelli worked in three other Florida counties—Broward, Orange, and Seminole—where she served as a classroom assistant and teacher for students with disabilities. Dr. Ricciardelli returned T New Era to Collier County and worked at Manatee Middle School as an inclusion teacher and at Lely High School as an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Specialist and Dean of Students. Dr. Ricciardelli then worked at Palmetto Ridge High School for six years as Assistant Principal of Attendance and Discipline and returned to Lely High School as Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction. Dr. Ricciardelli was later chosen to be principal at Golden Gate Middle School and returned, once again, to Lely High to serve as principal prior to taking a position in district leadership. Dr. Ricciardelli earned her Bachelor’s (B.S.) Degree from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida, and then pursued her Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Nova Southeastern University. “I am extremely grateful to Dr. Patton for her years of service, for appointing me as the CCPS Deputy Superintendent, and I’m thankful to the School Board for believing in my ability to serve in the role of Interim Superintendent of this exceptional school district,” Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli said in a video message released the day after her appointment. “I want students, parents, staff, and community members to know I am committed to making sure our schools have all the resources and support needed as we, collectively, keep advancing student achievement.” The letter of agreement for an interim superintendent will be in place from December 13, 2022, until the Board’s appointment of a new superintendent. Dr. Ricciardelli has said she intends to apply for the permanent position. The district has created a webpage (collierschools.com/ superintendentsearch) for communication and updates during the Superintendent Search process. It will contain the timeline for the process, applicant information, and community input opportunities. On February 6, 2023, at 9 a.m. there will be a Special School Board Meeting focused on the Superintendent Search where the Board will consider two items: leadership profile and desired characteristics of a new superintendent. The Regular Board Meeting for the month will be held on February 14, at 4:30 p.m. Board Meetings and Board Workshops are streamed live on the district website, collierschools. com, and on Channel 99 for Comcast, CenturyLink, and Summit Broadband cable subscribers. for Collier County Public Schools New School Board Members Jerry Rutherford, Kelly Lichter, and Tim Moshier are sworn in November 22, 2022
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Women IN BUSINESS weet Art Gallery is a contemporary art mecca that is home to works by more than 35 established artists. The majority of our artists have their masters degrees in Fine Art. Some of the artists are teachers and professors and have had their own museum shows. Opened in 2005, the gallery was one of the first to offer contemporary art in a more traditional Naples market. After seventeen years Dede Sweet is proud to have moved the Sweet Art Gallery and her fine collection of artists to First Avenue South, in Old Naples. “It’s an exciting time for Downtown,” says Dede Sweet, “We are excited to be part of the new metropolitan Naples with its combination of luxurious downtown living in close proximity to the beaches and Fifth Avenue.” The gallery offers in-home showings to allow customers to view the art in their own space before buying. We offer an approachable gallery that assists clients in building collections of value. "The process of collecting art should be enjoyable and educational," says Dede. Please visit us at the gallery or call us to make a consultation appointment. Visit our comprehensive website to see the complete list of our contemporary artists. S SWEET ART THESWEETARTGALLERY.COM
February 2023 North Naples News | 21 Women IN BUSINESS panky’s has been a part of the Naples community since 1984. In 2015, Emily Monty and husband Ted purchased the landmark from the original owner, Jane Hergott. Both with immersive backgrounds in hospitality and country club management, the couple found it time to make a name for themselves. Emily has a true passion for fashion and design. Growing up with parents who were avid antique collectors, walking into Spanky’s for the first time kind of felt like home. The interior of Spanky’s has been preserved. “The warm nostalgic feel of being surrounded by vintage items and historic memorabilia takes our guests back to a simpler time," says Monty. The exterior has undergone many upgrades due to the destruction of two major hurricanes. Covid was another challenge which in turn led to the expansion of our beautiful open-air waterfront patio. The Monty’s have had their fair share of challenges, but the husband and wife duo always come back stronger than before. Besides being known for its friendly southern charm and hospitality, Spanky’s thriving success is part due to the high quality product that is served at an exceptional value. From their renowned prime rib, salad bar, and fresh seafood, there is truly something for everyone. Spanky’s serves lunch and dinner Mondays - Saturdays 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Dinner served after: 4:00 p.m.) | Sundays: Closed Spanky's Speakeasy A LOCAL STAPLE S 239.643.1559 spankysspeakeasy.com
22 | North Naples News February 2023 ealtors come from every walk of life, with most experiencing success in different careers and professions beforehand. And, many of these people are also parents, juggling business and child care, plus the demands of home which apply to all of us. Many women—moms especially like me—have jumped head first into this field. Like so many others, they appreciate a flexible work schedule combined with a possibility of high earnings potential. Thus, it's no secret that women comprise the majority of what was once a male-dominated field. Recent estimates show that 65% of all Realtors nationwide are women. I'm happy to count myself among those numbers! This is my 29th year in the real estate field in Naples, six years as a real estate attorney here and now beginning my 23rd year as a Realtor. My interests outside of my career path are intertwined with the quality of life in Naples. I've written about and supported many local organizations devoted to causes such as conservation, domestic violence awareness and prevention, healthy kids initiatives and safety, animal rescue, and the arts. As a breast cancer survivor (three years out), I'm looking forward to resuming my regular practice of blood donation. That's a lot of ground to cover! So many have made my career choice rewarding as a result of our professional and personal interactions. One of my long time friends and clients, Elle DiCasparro, of Naples and Seattle, with roots in Connecticut and a business founded in Maryland, shared some of her recollections about working with me as a local woman in business: "I have known Karen since 2005 when she worked with another friend of ours to buy her first house in Naples. She combines the smarts she received with her law degree from Cornell together with a heightened degree of empathy and thoughtfulness for both people and animals. She has provided sound and insightful advice for buying and selling my homes over the years since then. She often reminds people that real estate is first and foremost, a business of the personalities involved. How true that is! I asked Karen to review a forceful letter I wrote involving another party, and she made practical suggestions to produce the outcome I wanted. She knows the power of the written word as well as the value of approaching problems from the position of finding opportunities and solutions. She was an invaluable and calming influence. Due to this, I have a positive, long-standing relationship with this other party. As a testament to her good advice I refer all of my friends to her for expert real estate guidance. She truly cares about her clients' best interests and offers a high level of real estate acumen to boot. She makes deals happen; and she makes clients and friends for life." To Elle and all others, thank you. Because of you, I greet the approach of my third decade in business in Naples with happy anticipation. with Women in Real Estate Raising the Bar R Women IN BUSINESS by KAREN CONEY COPLIN Karen Coney Coplin, Realtor® 239.777.4093 call/text [email protected] @Naplesbythenumbers
February 2023 North Naples News | 23 Women IN BUSINESS olly Manneck's process may be complex but her images are simple. They are a slice of life past and present that tell a story. As she develops a montage of images, a story emerges, which invites the viewer to experience the tale. She uses vintage images and her own photos that she connects with. Her hope is the viewer finds a connection that either evokes a feeling or thought within them. She often uses images of women to give a voice and sense of empowerment. Holly earned a BS from the University of Vermont in Social Work and then continued her studies at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire where she studied Graphic Design and Fine Art. Holly has lived in many places that include Norway, Germany, St. John USVI, Grand Cayman, onboard a cruise ship. She grew up in Vermont which allowed her to grow up in the ski industry. This also allowed her to teach skiing and snowboarding, which she grew very fond of. Holly also taught swimming and diving and for the last 10 years Holly and her husband live in Montana during the summer. All these experiences have shaped her artwork and have helped her to create a very unique style when she paints. HOLLY MANNECK H manneckart.com manneckart 239.404.8019 | 6260 Shirley St • Studio 607 | Naples, FL 34109 | [email protected] Pop Artist Open Daily Mon-Sat 11AM - 4PM | Or by Appointment
24 | North Naples News February 2023 hat's it like being a woman in business? Let's refine that even more; What's it like being a woman in the construction industry? These four extraordinary women from PBS Contractors have great insight into what it takes to succeed. They are a snapshot of the women of PBS who are breaking boundaries, bringing fresh perspectives, creating empowering environments, and building a foundation of inclusivity for the next generation. "It has been an enriching experience to be a part of the PBS Contractors Team, as I have had the opportunity to learn about the construction industry and surround myself with powerful women in business. I'm inspired by the strong women around me—whether my family, friends, or those I work with—how they continue to break boundaries and provide new perspectives, especially in a male-dominated industry. I look forward to one day being a leader to empower and uplift the next generation of young women." Bela Lesende, Marketing & Sales Coordinator With PBS since 2022 "Whether coincidentally or by design, I've been in male-dominated fields my entire career—solid waste management, police and government administration, and now, construction. Unfortunately, I've found that most organizations (whether deliberately or inadvertently) have hurdles and obstacles for women to maneuver through. We must be extremely hard working and exceptionally good at what we do, maybe even a little better than our male counterparts, to overcome them. My trick has been to check my ego at the door and always listen, watch, and learn. Then I invite myself to meetings and never stay in my swim lane. But I do so in a non-threatening, non-competitive way. It's the results that matter, not who gets the credit. Whether you are the leader, a supporter, or the catalyst, positively impacting people and the organization is your 'business superpower'." Len Price, Director of Talent With PBS since 2021 "I happened into construction totally by accident. I started as a dispatcher at a waste management company and was recruited into dispatch for a construction company 17 years ago, and that is when I got the construction bug! In 2012, I was fortunate to be hired by PBS Contractors. I started in reception, and a little over a year later, moved to be their first Assistant Project Manager since the downturn. I love being part of the process—seeing the before—that empty piece of land or an empty building space— and watching it transform into something beautiful. That's my favorite part. The Holocaust Museum, for example, started as a slab of concrete and one big open space, and now look at it! Being a woman in the construction business is never dull—and we certainly bring a new perspective. There are many moving parts in the business, which keeps it exciting and keeps me loving coming to work every day." Christina Hatch, Assistant Project Manager With PBS since 2012 "I started my career in construction in 1990 as a payroll clerk and, six years later, was hired by PBS Contractors. As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner, I knew early on that I had to take a few extra steps to succeed in an industry predominantly led by men. As a woman in business, I felt I needed the extra knowledge and credential to be taken seriously. With the support of PBS and owner Russell Budd, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Accounting all while raising two young children. I returned to school six years later for my Master of Business Administration. In 2013, I was promoted to CFO and wanted to bring the softer side to the business. As important as the numbers are to a successful company, being surrounded by good people, both men and women, was just as important. While there is still a huge gender gap in the industry, I know that more women in leadership roles will open the doors for more to follow. What's my greatest advice? Be confident, don't let people underestimate you, be a great mentor, and never stop learning." Kim Ortegon, CFO With PBS since 1996 WOMENIN CONSTRUCTION Women IN BUSINESS W
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28 | North Naples News February 2023 Jenny Gantlett e love our snowbird volunteers at The Naples Players (TNP) and we are thrilled when you bring your friends along to join our theatre family! Our January Volunteer of the Month, Jenny Gantlett, was introduced to volunteering at TNP by her friend Eileen Reynolds, who is actively involved on stage. Jenny was born in Yorkshire, England, and comes to us by way of Canada and the Cayman Islands. Jenny enjoyed a long career in elementary school in England and then taught in the Cayman Islands for thirteen years before retiring ten years ago. “I knew I wanted to teach since I was a child. I was always making sure all the other little kids were in the right order in school. As a teacher, my favorite age was the fiveand six-year-olds—they’re just fresh out of home!” Jenny’s two sons moved to Canada and started families there and has five grandchildren. “I was always home for all of their school holidays, so I just had a ball with them. My home there is about an hour away from Lake Erie. The kids are all in their late teens and early twenties now, but Granny has come back in vogue because I have a pontoon boat and all three of my grandsons have their boating licenses!” Volunteers join our theatre family for all sorts of reasons—some just see our building walking down Fifth Avenue South, and others—like Jenny—have a W by LAUREN SPEIRS friend lead the way! She says, “Eileen is the reason I started visiting Naples. We were friends in England, and she came here to be a physiotherapist. She’s been in lots of shows, especially the musicals. I started volunteering for Miracle on 34th Street when they were short a volunteer to work the spotlight. I was intimidated at first, but I just love working with the spotlights any time I can do it! I’ve done all the Christmas shows for the past six years as well as Matilda with the children, and I worked backstage for Mary Poppins which was wonderful.” Speaking of Mary Poppins, Jenny has a particularly fond memory of a large piece of furniture she was responsible for moving on and off stage (alongside fellow crew members). “It was a big chest with a bed that had to come out to a very specific mark on stage. It was one of the toughest things to do but it didn’t matter because we still had fun. I asked Cole (Butcher, Production Stage Manager) if we could smash it with a hammer on the last day. We couldn’t wait for that last show, and they got some mallets from the scene shop for us to destroy it.” While Jenny has done mostly spotlight work, she has also worked the light board, been a backstage dresser, and did fly rail for the first time for Newsies JR. “I haven’t done ASM (Assistant Stage Manager) yet, but I’m quite tempted to get up to that level! I don’t mind doing backstage work as long as I’m kept busy—I don’t like standing around. I’m going to do spotlight work for The Sound of Music this spring too.” Understandably, Jenny can only January Volunteer of the Month JENNY GANTLETT
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30 | North Naples News February 2023 aples Senior Center, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for local seniors and their families, today announced that it has become one of just 111 senior centers across the United States, including just eight located within the state of Florida, to achieve accreditation from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC). Accreditation means that Naples Senior Center meets the standards as developed by NISC in developing quality programs and services to meet the needs of seniors in the community. The center was specifically recognized for its implementation of programs and services, including many collaborative projects with other community organizations. “Successfully achieving accreditation takes the work of many people both in the senior center and in the community,” said Dianne Stone, Associate Director of Network Development and Engagement for NCOA. “When these two groups work together, the rewards will be felt for many years to come. We congratulate Naples Senior Center for taking on this rigorous and voluntary challenge. It is a strong message to the community that this center will go the extra mile to provide opportunities for aging well.” In their report, peer reviewers observed many noteworthy strengths of the Naples Senior Center, including the focus on individual participant needs. Staff and volunteers go above and beyond to make sure older adults are recognized and their individual needs are met with specific programs. Staff were especially diligent in checking on seniors after the hurricane, and the center provided gas cards for volunteer drivers when prices were high. “We are delighted to achieve this very prestigious accreditation which N is a validation of our commitment to quality programs and services,” said Dr. Jaclynn Faffer, President/CEO of Naples Senior Center. “We actually started the accreditation process a few years ago, but were challenged by the pandemic and Hurricane Ian, which both demonstrated our ability to adapt to meet the changing needs of the older population in Collier County.” Naples Senior Center is the only human services agency of its kind, providing “one-stop shop” services addressing the emotional and social needs of seniors in Collier and southern Lee counties. Since opening its doors in January 2014, the organization has seen a surge in the depth and scope of the need for comprehensive senior services in this region. All programs and services are provided by licensed and credentialed professionals. These include Structured Dementia Respite Support, Geriatric Case Management, Senior Outreach Programs, and Emotional Support Services as well as a “choice” Food Pantry. An average of forty different social, educational, and wellness programs Naples Senior Center achieves accreditation From National Council on Aging and National Institute of Senior Centers are also offered each week thanks to a dedicated corps of more than 200 trained and vetted volunteers. Among these social programs are classes in art, music and film, brain fitness and educational seminars, courses in technology and computer science, physical well-being, and interest groups. The center serves everyone regardless of background and beliefs. To accommodate future growth, Naples Senior Center is constructing a new 30,000-square-foot building on Autumn Oaks Lane, just a block south of Immokalee Road. This site will enable seniors to benefit from a nurturing, natural setting that offers outdoor space for walking, quiet contemplation, and low-impact exercise programs such as tai chi. The project is being funded through a capital campaign that was launched in 2019 and was accelerated by a $5-million commitment from philanthropists Patty and Jay Baker. For additional information on the Naples Senior Center and its comprehensive programs and social services for area seniors and their families, visit www.NaplesSeniorCenter.org. Naples Senior Center Art Class
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32 | North Naples News February 2023 by KAREN T. BARTLETT Five Must-Do Food Halls in Atlanta and the World FOODIES, REJOICE! ccording to The Travel Channel, two Atlanta food halls, Ponce City Market and Krog Street Market, are among the top seven in the world (yes, the world!), and they're within walking distance of each other. Both also happen to be walking distance from the cozy apartment in Atlanta’s historic Old Fourth Ward (O4W), where I’m spending a cold and sunny winter weekend. Which is so lucky for me because the route is as delicious as the destinations. I love historic neighborhoods, especially the gracious Victorian-era gingerbread homes and classic cottages reclaimed in Atlanta’s first planned suburb, Inman Park. Plus, I’m all about food grazing: breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours mean nothing to me. Furthermore, cold weather makes me hungry. Both famed food halls are the coolest destinations on the Atlanta BeltLine, a former railway corridor. The wide pedestrian/biking/jogging path will one day connect 45 in-town neighborhoods. The O4W section is an outdoor gallery of street art and sculpture, and ever-changing graffiti bordered by abandoned industrial buildings reimagined as urban-chic housing, restaurants, and businesses. The massive Ponce City Market, a 1920s-era Sears, Roebuck & Co. retail/distribution center on Ponce de Leon Avenue (pronounced like a local it’s Ponts-duh-LEE-ahn) and a former stove factory reborn in 2014 as Krog Street Market tick all the boxes of the nouveau-hip evolution in food halls. Along with the oh-so-Southern booths serving up fried chicken and soul food, there’s mouth-watering Cuban, Middle Eastern, Asian, Italian, Mexican fare, and more. Unlike their sophisticated twentieth-century predecessors (think Harrods in London and the Great Food Hall in Hong Kong), these and other new-paradigm food halls around the world are all about reclaiming crumbling factories, warehouses, rail stations, and in one case, an orphanage, transforming industrial eyesores into urban-chic gathering places. Many are adding trendy overhead lofts and apartments, and rooftop event venues. The more exposed brick and ductwork, floating iron staircases, and institutional light fixtures the better. Extra points earned for original signage and bits of salvaged machinery-turned-objets d’art. It’s brilliant, really, especially after the pandemic changed the way the world does business. What better venue for budding food artisans to test their creations before deciding whether to dive into full restaurant mode. Visitors may well be rubbing elbows with a future Michelin or James Beard chef. Coffee snobs and gastronomes mingle with omnivores and vegans in a discovery quest for down-home comfort food 1 5 6 2
February 2023 North Naples News | 33 to downright epicurean fare. You’ve got your takeout booths, your counter service, your main hall communal tables, and your artful semi-enclosed sit-down spaces, each one jazzed up (or boiled down to its essence), reflecting its own vibe. Intimate conversation is not particularly a part of the food hall experience, where the buzz of a hundred voices and live or recorded music is another raison-d’etre, though most do have outside tables. Pedestrian breezeways may include small businesses such as gift shops, wineries, yoga studios, or bicycle shops. Inside or outside, everyone from early joggers and dogwalkers to families, all-day grazers, and the latenight cocktail crowd, seems to be smiling. And why not? Ponce City Market :: poncecitymarket.com Krog Street Market :: thekrogdistrict.com Marche des Enfants Rouges, Paris The seventeenth-century building in the Haute Marais district began as a sad orphanage during the reign of Louis XIII, where abandoned children were dressed in identical red clothing (hence the name Enfants Rouges – red children). Reimagined as an oh-so-hip food hall, Marche des Enfants Rouges nails the Parisian foodie vibe. Besides mountains of fresh produce and cheeses, it’s replete with independent boulangeries, patisseries, and dining counters that run the international gamut. The adjacent Square du Temple – Elie Wiesel is a beautiful garden to spread out your Marche picnic, Parisian style. If you crave tantalizing inside stories with your food samplings, foodie tours abound. Haut Marais is in the 3rd arrondissement, eight minutes by taxi from the Eiffel Tower. Markthal, Rotterdam From flower stalls and fishmongers to artisanal cheesemakers and bakers from all cultures, this horseshoe-shaped gastronomical wonderland under a soaring glass dome ceiling covered in supersized psychedelic fruit and vegetable mosaics is number one on my food hall wish list. Those grayish squares hidden in the massive veggie art are kitchen or living room windows to some of the 200-plus upper-level apartments. Talk about worldclass people-watching! Authentic Dutch dishes are a must-taste, but with more than 100 vendors all cuisines are represented. Markthal is exquisitely suited to this city celebrated for totally outside-the-box architecture. Rotterdam is 20 minutes by train from The Hague; 40 minutes from Amsterdam. markthal.nl Chattahoochee Food Works, Atlanta Part of a multi-faceted food, shopping, and entertainment complex in a former industrial strip on Atlanta’s upper west side, Chattahoochee Food Works is the newest of Atlanta’s food halls. I enjoyed some exceptionally fine fried green tomatoes (and I’m picky) at Delilah’s Everyday Soul. Plans include a luxury hotel and residences. chattahoocheefoodworks.com FOOD HALL SCENES 1. Chattahoochee Food Works, Atlanta 2. Krog Street Market: a former stove factory, Atlanta 3. Markthal, Rotterdam, The Netherlands 4. Ponce City Market: a former Sears Roebuck & Co. Atlanta 5. Mural at Chattahoochee Food Works, Atlanta 6. Krog Street Market, Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta 7. Chattahoochee Food Works, Atlanta 8. Ponce City Market, Atlanta Markthal by Mihaiulia | Shutterstock. All other photos by Karen T. Bartlett 3 4 6 7 8
34 | North Naples News February 2023 n this day and age of sophisticated prescription medications, many holistically oriented folks are turning more and more to home remedies, utilizing common herbs and spices to heal a particular condition. And with good reason: thousands of years of experience with folk remedies should be noted and revered. So, here is a glimpse of what some of these wonderful kitchen companions can do for your health: ROSEMARY Contains carnosol as one of its important active compounds. Carnosol boosts the activity of the liver enzyme which helps to detoxify a person from fatigue-causing toxins. Carnosol will also help to convert fat into energy. As a result, using rosemary in your cooking can boost your energy levels and provide a health-detoxifying effect. Try adding chopped rosemary as a seasoning for soups, stews, salads, and casseroles. It goes really well with any meat or fish, and pretty much any grains and vegetables. The supplement industry has long known about the benefits of rosemary and it has become an ingredient in hundreds of over-the-counter supplement formulas for hair growth, memory enhancement, and indigestion I to mention a few. However, I would recommend using this wholesome herb as a delicious cooking ingredient rather than in a supplement form. When using it as a cooking herb, you will savor its aroma in your meal. This aroma can help amp up alertness, focus, and mental stamina if you are feeling foggy and sleepy. You will also safely enjoy rosemary’s benefits and avoid an overdose or interaction with your medications. TURMERIC This has had a special place in my war chest of medicinal herbs and spices for a long time. One of its most potent ingredients–curcumin— switches on the liver gene which keeps blood sugar levels in check. It also helps to slow down carbohydrate absorption after heavy meals and improves the ability of the pancreas to manufacture insulin when sugar levels creep up. Turmeric is an essential ingredient in most curry powders and goes really well with any cooked vegetables and meats. An additional benefit one will enjoy from adding curcumin-loaded curry to various recipes is the dramatic healing effect it has on the achy joints, in both osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal aches and pains. The latter improvement in pain happens due to the inhibition of the body’s production of prostaglandin E2, an inflammatory compound that sensitizes nerve endings. Curcumin can blunt joint and muscle pain as effectively as prescription meds. Using 1-2 teaspoons of turmeric or curry powder in your daily cooking routine is a safe way to enjoy curcumin benefits without incurring any unwanted side effects and interactions with medications. Do not confuse curcumin with cumin – a different smoky tasting spice, which is rich in iron and may be contraindicated in hemochromatosis or other ironaccumulating conditions. Healing with Herbs and Spices Part 1 by DR KOGAN Concierge Holistic Internal Medicine
February 2023 North Naples News | 35 LUXURY REAL ESTATE HAS NO BOUNDARIES Over 20 Years in Real Estate Global Network Worldwide Partners Successful & Safe through your Real Estate Transaction Marketing Experts with High-End Exposure 239-315-1078/-1079 [email protected] www.ajnaplesrealty.com JUERGEN HAERINGER & ALEXANDRA JANZ Broker Associates & Luxury Properties Specialists We Speak LUXURY IS OUR LEVEL OF SERVICE Chairman’s Circle Gold Agents Top 2% Dr. Kogan is a Concierge Holistic Internal Medicine doctor in Naples. For more information, please visit CustomLongevity.com or call 239.676.6883. THYME I call it a “happy herb.” Its important ingredients are bioflavonoids which support the production of dopamine and serotonin—the brain’s “happy” chemicals. Thyme can be added to bread, and as a seasoning for chicken, fish, yogurt, or dessert, to mention a few. Thyme is also an amazing natural cough and sore throat remedy, which I like to use as an herbal tea for upper respiratory infections and colds. Vaporized thyme can also help to decongest a stuffed nose and soothe the sinuses. Thyme also has decent immune-boosting properties, partially thanks to its content of vitamins C and A, which can be especially helpful in the winter. I like to sauté my zucchini and squash with thyme and sprinkle it on my roasted chicken and baked apples and pears. GARLIC Contains allicin, a powerful antimicrobial agent which stimulates immune cells to perform better. Many studies have shown that people who used some garlic daily in their diets, recovered from colds up to three days sooner than those who did not consume the bulb. I regularly recommend garlic to people with elevated blood pressure and elevated cholesterol because it has significant beneficial effects on both. There are literally thousands of recipes with garlic that will suit anyone’s palate and cooking with one small clove of fresh garlic daily is a great preventive measure. For those of you who are absolutely intolerant of the garlicky odor, there is an odor-free version available as supplement powder. Garlic also has bloodthinning properties and should be avoided before surgical or dental procedures. For thousands of years, humanity relied on herbs and spices to heal itself of most ailments and now we are seeing a renaissance in medicine in using foods for healing. Stay tuned for part two of this series in our next issue of Florida Neighborhood News.
36 | North Naples News January 2023 BACKGROUND Properly performed stem cell treatment is completely safe and has remarkable efficacy for disorders that are otherwise difficult or impossible to treat. Unfortunately stem cell treatment is illegal in the US except for bone marrow aspirate which has limited efficacy. At the Prodromos Stem Cell Institute (www.thepsci.com) we therefore provide this treatment at our two centers in the beautiful Caribbean Island nation of Antigua and also in the upscale Monterrey Mexico suburb of San Pedro Garza Garcia. Stem cells that we and other advanced centers use are taken from Wharton’s jelly or from the patient themselves and hundreds of millions of cells are injected. They are never fetal or embryonic. TONY ROBBINS We are proud to have been cited for the excellence of our stem cell work on pages 60 - 61 of Tony Robbins new bestselling book Life Force. The following will give some idea of the power of stem cell treatment. ANTI-AGING ANTI-AGING STEM CELL INFUSION Simple Intravenous injection of 100 or 200 million mesenchymal stem cells can partially reverse aging effects by improving DNA epigenetic quality, decreasing systemic inflammation, and improving the gut microbiome. This can manifest as improved energy, better shortterm memory, reduction or elimination of joint aches and pains, better vision, improved skin radiance and, when injected into the scalp, thicker hair. The infusion takes under an hour and has no side effects. The treatment is accomplished in a single one-hour session. ANTI-AGING STEM CELL INFUSION WITH LYMPHOCYTE AUGMENTATION – THE “SALAMANDER” PROTOCOL For a more aggressive rejuvenation we augment stem cell infusion with your own lymphocytes. These white blood cells are removed then activated to give them an affinity for the heart, brain, joints, and other tissues where needed, and are then reinfused intravenously. They remove scarring from damaged tissue and also attract stem cells which are able to more effectively rejuvenate these tissues as a result. Patients stay in Monterrey for one week to receive this protocol. Named after the salamander—which has remarkable regenerative properties including growing new limbs—this technique is offered nowhere else in the world. TOTAL PLASMA EXCHANGE Removal of plasma by safe painless apheresis and then replacement with new clean solution has been shown in studies to decrease cell senescence and has increased longevity in animal models: and can be used in conjunction with stem cell treatment. ERADICATION OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WITH A T-CELL VACCINE MS medications are toxic and predispose to infection and cancer. Simple intravenous infusion of stem cells is better, and used to be my preferred treatment, as it can safely suppress symptoms for a period of time. However, the disease always returns and repeat treatment is required – and it is often not effective for chronic progressive MS. We now are proud to offer a vaccine (made from the aggressive T-cells that cause MS) that eradicates MS long term, in well over 80% of patients. More than 200 patients have been successfully treated with no recurrences in over twenty years of follow-up. The treatment involves only i.v. infusion and there have been no serious side effects. Lesions on MRI are seen to disappear after treatment. Patients stay initially for a little over a week to receive the initial vaccine dose. They then have repeat T-cell vaccine infusion, done in a single day, monthly for 10 to 12 months to ensure that the disease does not recur. Results, such as improved gait and energy, are seen early and progressively improve. AUTISM Autism is an immune mediated disease Stem Cell Treatment for Anti-Aging, Autism, MS, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain & Retinal Disorders, and much more by CHADWICK PRODROMOS, MD
February 2023 North Naples News | 37 and as such is able to be helped by the immunomodulatory effects of stem cells. We have had consistent success treating autism patients as young as four and as old as twenty-seven with simple i.v. infusion of stem cells. The infusion is painless and takes under an hour. Patients report improved language, greater calmness, and improved sleep. Medications can also be discontinued. At our website www.thepsci.com is a testimonial from a physician who is a national leader in the autism community. She describes how stem cells provided by us helped her son and allowed him to be removed from the toxic drug risperidone. We also perform EEGs which have shown striking improvement after treatment. BACK/NECK PAIN AND ARTHRITIS Eighty percent of patients treated with simple injection of stem cells into the back or neck achieve substantial relief of pain. This is true even for severe pain in patients considering surgery. We have excellent success also for severe arthritis – even bone on bone. Most patients who we see who have been told they need joint replacement surgery in fact do not and do well with stem cell treatment without surgery. INFERTILITY Simple stem cell injection into the ovarian area produces successful pregnancy in a significant percentage of infertility patients who have failed IVF treatment. Stem cell injection can also achieve successful pregnancy in patients before trying IVF. There is also evidence that sperm count improves after testicular injection. RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, SCLERODERMA, TYPE1 DIABETES, CROHN’S/ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND OTHER AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS These and more can all be successfully treated with T-cell vaccine as described above for MS. MACULAR DEGENERATION DIABETIC RETINOPATHY, STROKE, AND CEREBRAL PALSY These are all disorders with damaged or dead central nervous system tissue that we successfully treat with “effector” cells. These are lymphocytes taken from the patient, activated, and returned. They label the tissue and remove scarring allowing stem cells to help heal the tissue. IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS An otherwise uniformly fatal progressive lung disorder we are able to successfully arrest and even reverse using T-cell vaccine as above described for MS but adapted to lung tissue. Dr Prodromos received his bachelor’s degree from Princeton University, MD from Johns Hopkins, Internship the university of Chicago, orthopaedic residency Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s, fellow ship Harvard Medical School and Mass. General Hospital. He was assistant professor orthopaedic surgery at Rush University for twenty-seven years. He is editor in chief of “The Anterior Cruciate Ligament – Reconstruction and Basic Science” He is founder of the Prodromos Stem Cell Institute and the Foundation for Regenerative Medicine. He devotes his practice to stem cell treatment and regenerative medicine. 239.691.2484 www.eastwestfineart.com [email protected] MERCATO 9115 Strada Pl, #5155 | Naples, FL 34108 VISIT OUR NEW SHOWROOM! Irina Alexandrina Campiello Umbrellas Oil on Canvas 20 x16
ason and Nicole moved to Naples, Florida, in 2021 from their hometown in Minnesota to embark on a new business venture. Balancing their entrepreneurial spirit with Nicole’s passion for creativity and marketing degree and Jason’s many years of welding experience, it made sense to purchase an existing Kitchen Tune-Up. They both enjoy the kitchen, which is the centerpiece of their home. Their family gathers there to entertain, prepare meals, teach children valuable cooking skills, bake cookies, do homework, catch up with family, and so much more. It is one of the happiest places in their home. They immediately immersed themselves in the community and met with businesses and homeowners to share their knowledge on kitchen remodeling. They understand that everyone has a unique goal and budget. They walk customers through all the different options and creatively approach the kitchen remodeling experience. There is no “one-size-fits-all” solution. Little did they know that their move would come with some new experiences in their first year of business. Hurricane Ian showed us its furious strength in many ways and had lasting effects on the community. Jason and Nicole are so grateful for the businesses and people within the community, including the sister businesses that helped them rebuild. Nicole and Jason want to give back to their community that helped them during Ian by utilizing their BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT J resources and helping to rebuild Naples’ kitchens. They work with commercial properties, homeowners, contractors, property managers, and many more. No matter what your goal is for your kitchen, they can get the job done quickly. They offer in-home estimates backed by quality service. KITCHEN TUNE-UP SERVICES: • Refacing/Redooring • Cabinet Painting • New Cabinets • Wood Restoration • And More Kitchen Tune-Up is based in Estero, FL, and serves the Naples, Bonita, Ft. Myers, and Cape Coral, areas. Contact Kitchen Tune-Up at 239.287.8735 or e-mail Nicole at [email protected] VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT KITCHENTUNEUP.COM/NAPLES-FL/ AFTER BEFORE
Our EXPERIENCE is Our Excellence Viviana Navas, MD At NCH Heart Institute, we offer an unsurpassed experience to our patients. Our renowned critical care team ranks in the top 2% of all hospitals nationwide. From diagnosis to surgery and recovery, our entire team of cardiac professionals strive to ensure a positive experience for all of our patients, right here in Southwest Florida. For more information on our award-winning cardiac services, please call 239-624-4200 or visit NCHheart.com. At the HEART of What Matters Most.
40 | North Naples News February 2023 Teens explore career opportunities available in SWFL seeks business partners to expand Workforce Readiness Program Boys & Girls Club of Collier County oys & Girls Club of Collier County is seeking to expand its Workforce Readiness Program through partnerships with additional businesses and organizations in Southwest Florida. The program allows teen members in sixth through twelfth grades to meet local employers and tour businesses, learning firsthand about the types of career opportunities that are available in Southwest Florida. “They don’t know what they don’t know,” said Alex Breault, vice president of teen initiatives. “It’s our job to educate children and teens on the different types of job opportunities that are available to them after high school and college. We stress that many of their ‘dream jobs’ are available right here in Southwest Florida.” On Aviation Day, for instance, members visited Naples Airport to learn about its economic impact on Collier County and its wide range of uses, including private aviation, police and fire protection, medical evacuations, and mosquito control. B Then, members headed to Elite Jets’ private terminal, where they had opportunities to board a Bell 407 helicopter, Embraer Phenom 300 jet, and Gulfstream G550 jet while speaking directly with pilots. “Most teens are familiar with careers in aviation—pilots, flight attendants, ticket agents, baggage handlers, and security officers—but don’t necessarily know why affluent business and leisure travelers would choose to fly privately over firstclass commercially,” said Stephen Myers, executive vice president at Elite Jets. “So, I helped explain the reasons why private air travel is seeing so much demand at Naples Airport and at Elite Jets: safety, convenience, privacy, and luxury.” Another recent visit brought teens to The Naples Players for “Arts Day,” when members learned how skills in theater and the arts can lead to careers, but also how those skills are beneficial in other types of jobs. Law Enforcement Day brought more than a dozen teens to the Collier County Sheriff ’s Office, where members learned about career opportunities, toured the headquarters building, and saw the fleet of vehicles used to keep the community safe. One of Boys & Girls Club’s core program areas is career development, but teen programs also cover character and leadership development—key traits employers are seeking in new hires. The club is seeking additional businesses and organizations representing health care, finance, education, legal, retail, hospitality, public service, and other fields. On-site activities typically include a facility tour, career discussion, and Q&As with teen members. For more information, please contact Breault at [email protected] or 239.325.1700. ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF COLLIER COUNTY Founded in 1997, Boys & Girls Club of Collier County mobilizes donors, staff, and volunteers toward the achievement of a single mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The nonprofit’s six core program areas include education, career development, character and leadership, health and wellness, the arts, and sports and recreation. Boys & Girls Club of Collier County annually serves more than 3,000 children and teens, ages six to 18, through clubs and after-school programs. Through the generosity of sponsors, donors, and friends, Boys & Girls Club of Collier County provides a safe place for young people to learn, grow and develop ongoing relationships with adult mentors who support the education, emotional, physical, and social development they need to become successful adults. For more information, please visit BGCCC. com or call 239.325.1700.
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42 | North Naples News February 2023 The newest treatment option for prostate issues comes to NCH Aquablation nce again, medical frontiers in Southwest Florida are being expanded at NCH. Dr. Marc Colton, Section Chief of Urology for NCH, recently performed the first-ever Aquablation procedure in Collier County, opening the possibility of treating common prostate issues like BPH without the side effects common with other forms of treatment. No other medical providers closer than Miami or Tampa offer the procedure. BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, is one of the most common conditions affecting men as they grow older, according to the National Institutes of Health, with as many as 14 million men experiencing symptoms. Affecting up to 50 percent of men in their 40s, and 80 percent in their 80s, dealing with BPH, it is a serious concern for Southwest Florida’s senior population. Also known as prostate gland enlargement, BPH causes a range of urological-related symptoms, from the frequent and urgent need to urinate to difficulty starting urination or urinating at all, and the inability to completely empty the bladder. While not typically life-threatening, the condition poses serious quality-of-life issues and can lead to serious complications including urinary tract infections, stones in the bladder, and kidney damage. There are a variety of treatments available for BPH, including medications, and medical devices that pull the prostate tissue away from the urethra, which empties urine from the bladder to surgical options including green light laser, and TURP or transurethral resection of the prostate. Before Aquablation, a major downside of surgical treatments for BPH was sexual dysfunction, such as retrograde ejaculation, which interferes with a man’s ability to achieve an orgasm. “Guys hate that,” said Dr. Colton. Rather than cutting tissue with a knife or a laser beam, Aquablation uses a high-intensity jet of water to remove prostate tissue. “Water can cut through granite,” said Dr. Colton. “It’s like a pressure washer, but this is very precisely controlled.” Before the surgery, a robotic probe maps out the exact contours of the patient’s prostate gland, each one of which is uniquely sized and shaped. The probe is inserted through the rectum, and the Aquablation tool is inserted trans-urethrally, so the procedure requires no incisions. Total treatment time averages less than ten minutes. The Aquablation process transforms what can sometimes be a difficult, grueling operation for the surgeon with potentially negative side effects for the patient, into a routine procedure that offers excellent outcomes and a decreased chance of harming the patient’s sexual function. (Only about 10% of patients develop retrograde ejaculation.) “You get the safety, efficacy, the same clinical outcomes, but without retrograde ejaculation,” said Dr. Colton. Thanks to the generosity of Craig and Pat Jilk, NCH is proud to be offering the Aquablation procedure to the Southwest Florida community. At NCH, you can enjoy the most advanced techniques as well as highly skilled surgeons. To take advantage of the benefits of Aquablation, or for more information call the office of Dr. Colton at 239.226.2727, or another NCH Urologist, Dr. Rolando Rivera at 239.465.4157. O DR. MARC COLTON, BOARD CERTIFIED UROLOGY SPECIALIST, AND NCH SECTION CHIEF OF UROLOGY "Rather than cutting tissue with a knife or a laser beam, Aquablation uses a high-intensity jet of water to remove prostate tissue."
“Parrotheads” can escape to Margaritaville in February with the heartwarming musical featuring Jimmy Buffett songs including “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and “Margaritaville.” The 2018 musical is set in a rundown hotel on a Caribbean island and follows the characters over a three-year time span following the sudden closure of the hotel due to a natural disaster. THE CHARACTERS COUPLE AND UNCOUPLE BEFORE REUNITING AT THE REOPENED HOTEL IN A SWEET AND SATISFYING FINALE. 7:30 P.M. ON FEBRUARY 9-11, 16-19 2:00 P.M. ON FEBRUARY 11-12, 18-19 ★ ★ ★ Naples’ Premier Musical Theatre 13275 Livingston Road, between Pine Ridge and Vanderbilt Beach Roads www.Theatre.Zone 888-966-3352 x1 BOOK TICKETS NOW! Broadway Series sponsor Concert Series sponsor February 21 February 23, 24 TheatreZone February 9-19, 2023 THREATREZONE FEBRUARY HEADLINERS! JOHN O’HURLEY: A MAN WITH STANDARDS SPONSORED BY THE MIKE AND DOROTHY VONDRA FOUNDATION
44 | North Naples News February 2023 third annual Valentine’s Day Wedding and Vow Renewal Ceremony re you engaged and ready to get married? Or would you love to celebrate the love of your life by renewing your vows? Make plans to celebrate with your sweetheart at the third annual Valentine’s Day Wedding and Vow Renewal Ceremony, hosted by Crystal K. Kinzel, Clerk of the Circuit Courts and Comptroller. “We wanted to make Valentine’s Day even more special for our residents and each year, the number of newlyweds and couples renewing their vows continues to grow. It is an honor to officiate a ceremony that brings so much love and happiness to our community,” said Clerk Crystal Kinzel. The ceremony will be held at 21 Spices by Chef Asif, at 10:00 a.m. on February 14. Marriage vow renewals are free but engaged couples must pay a $30 wedding ceremony fee and secure a valid marriage license. Limited space is available for this special event, so couples are encouraged to register early by calling 239.252.7242 or emailing marriagehelp@ collierclerk.com. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., Clerk Kinzel will officiate the ceremonies, which will be followed by light hors d’oeuvres, wedding cake, and commemorative photograph provided by Let Me Be Candid Photography. As an agent for the State of Florida, one of the Clerk’s statutory responsibilities is to issue marriage licenses within Collier County. Hosting this ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate the most romantic day of the year with Collier County residents who are embarking on a new life together or renewing those prior commitments. The venue and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Chef Asif Syed, a national award-winning Indian American chef that has been featured in several TV shows including “Guy’s Grocery Games” in 2015, “Cutthroat Kitchen” in 2016, “Beat Bobby Flay” and “Chop of the Mornin’ to Ya” in 2018. For more than 20 years, Chef Asif has lived and worked in Southwest Florida. He has been widely recognized for his community engagement and advocacy efforts in sustainability and traceability for sourcing menu ingredients. To apply for a marriage license, visit CollierClerk.com and click on the marriage button, or visit the Recording Department on the second floor of the Collier County Courthouse. About the Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Crystal K. Kinzel, the current Collier County Clerk and Comptroller, is an independently elected constitutional officer responsible for safeguarding public funds and protecting public records. Her office of 200 people manages Collier County residents’ documents including marriage licenses, passports, real estate transactions, tax deed sales, and more. They are committed to improving their office and services to allow more accessibility of information and resources for the public. For more information, visit www. collierclerk.com. A Celebrate the most romantic day of the year at the TOP: More than 20 couples celebrated Valentine’s Day BOTTOM LEFT: Wedding and Vow Renewal Ceremony Couple BOTTOM RIGHT: 21 Spices by Chef Asif
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46 | North Naples News February 2023 ne of the best things about living in Florida during the winter months is that we are surrounded by luscious colors when all is dead and grey (or white!) up north. We see the blue-green of the surf, the myriad greens of the palms, and of course the brilliant hues of the flowers that we’re lucky enough to witness in bloom at this time of year. In celebration of flowers, the Naples Art District is hosting a winter event that pairs artists of various mediums with those whose creative talents are in the art of floral arrangement. Artful Arrangements pairs top area floral designers with painters and other NAD artists to create unique floral designs inspired by various artist's works. Visitors to participating NAD studios will have the opportunity to view the finished floral pieces together with the art that inspired them, and to vote for their favorites. It’s a fun opportunity to explore all the different types of art being created throughout the district. Paula Brody, president of the Naples Art District, said Artful Arrangements is based on a similar event at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. “The premier of Artful Arrangements last year was a huge success and exceeded our highest expectations in every way,” said Brody. “The event drew hundreds of visitors who marveled at the spectacular arrangements, fine art, and creativity of both artists and designers.” This year’s events will take place over four days, from February 22 - 25. In addition to professional florists, last year’s event drew eight members of the Naples chapter of Ikebana International. Nearly double that number are expected to participate this by PATRICE SCHELKUN BLOOMIN’ O IT’S ART!
February 2023 North Naples News | 47 OPEN STUDIOS Discover and buy original art from 100+ artists. 1ST WEDNESDAY FEB 1 3-7 PM 1ST THURSDAY FEB 2 1-5 PM 3RD SATURDAY FEB 18 1-5 PM FEBRUARY 22-25 Original Artwork Reimagined in Floral Creations Artful Arrangements x For details visit: LEFT: Ikebana Naples Chapter President Margy Metzler and Artist Christy Noonan NaplesArtDistrict.com RIGHT:Floral Designer Debbie Sarrio (Driftwood Garden Center) and Artist Deborah Martin year. Devotees of Ikebana study Japanese cultural practices as well as the very specific art of Japanese floral design. Unlike typically extravagant American floral designs, Ikebana has precise parameters and looks much simpler. It was first practiced by Buddhist priests some 600 years ago, who collected flowers and other natural materials from areas around their temple to create arrangements used on the altar. Modern Japanese citizens often place such arrangements in a sacred place within the home. Fort Myers resident Margy Metzler spent seven years in Japan earning her teaching certificates in Ikenobo, the oldest form of the art. She now heads the Naples chapter of Ikebana and her own local school (kadosenshoikenobo.com), where she guides others in the practice as a Sensei (teacher). “Every design has a piece of us in it,” said Metzler, “How you are feeling that day, how the flowers and the arrangement make you feel.” Each floral design represents heaven, earth, and mankind, with elements placed at precise heights and angles in relation to each other. My cousin, Amy Grambeau, is a new practitioner of this art form and a student of Metzler’s. She will be creating a design for Artful Arrangements this year and, I’m happy to say, we will be paired together. But the two of us decided to approach the project from the backside. Amy will make her arrangement first and I will do an oil painting based on her design. Of course, she will have to recreate her design at the end of the month to give me time to accomplish my part and the flowers to remain fresh. As much as we enjoy the beauty of flowers, the nature of the beast is that it is fleeting. In the Naples Art District, on Shirley and Taylor Streets, J&C Boulevard, and adjacent streets in this commercial district of North Naples, you’ll find over 100 painters, photographers, ceramists, sculptors, woodworkers, glass artists, and jewelry makers, as well as those working in fiber art, printmaking, mosaic, pastels, and collage. For more information on Artful Arrangements and other events, including classes and monthly open studios, visit naplesartdistrict.com. 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.
48 | North Naples News February 2023 prepare to be IMPRESSED We are committed to understanding the needs of our customers, insuring we consistently deliver the best printed materials possible. D ESIGN PRINT PUBLISH MAIL 11000 Panther Printing Way, Fort Myers, FL 33908 New FSC AD 8.5x10.375.indd 1 3/10/22 11:39 AM
February 2023 North Naples News | 49 prepare to be IMPRESSED We are committed to understanding the needs of our customers, insuring we consistently deliver the best printed materials possible. D ESIGN PRINT PUBLISH MAIL 11000 Panther Printing Way, Fort Myers, FL 33908 New FSC AD 8.5x10.375.indd 1 3/10/22 11:39 AM BY JEFF BOHR Naples Mac Help [email protected] | 239.595.0482 e hear the term “smart” all the time now as a descriptive prefix to common items. Smartphones. Smart lights. Smart TV sets. Smart thermostats. Smart homes. Wait....smart homes? How can you start making your home smarter? The item you already have at home that likely counts as a smart device is your TV set. If your set was made in the last four years, it can likely connect to the Internet to bring you online services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Video or can be smarter with an AppleTV or Roku box. The ability to connect you to these services is what makes your TV “smart.” If you have that mastered, you are ready to move on to getting more devices that are connected and thus smart. Here are a few that can make your life a bit easier. For most, if not all, of the items I will review, you will need a smartphone to have the most control over your technology. SMART LIGHTING Lighting is an easy way to get into the smart home lifestyle, you already have them in every room! You can replace your existing bulbs with smart LED W bulbs that will last 20-25 years and start automating your home with them. LED light bulbs also use 80 percent less power than traditional bulbs, so it won’t take long for them to pay for themselves. You can control individual bulbs or multiple rooms of them from your smartphone, and you can schedule bulbs so that they turn on when you wake up or turn off when you go to sleep or leave for work. I personally use the Philips Hue bulbs, and bulbs made by GE, IKEA, Cree, and other manufacturers are also available. Many smart lights now connect to your home via Wi-Fi without the need for a hub that some older lights needed. If you don’t want to replace bulbs, you can get a smart outlet that will turn any outlet into a controllable on-and-off switch. SMART DOORBELL What if you’re not home and you’re expecting an important package? The Arlo video doorbell lets you answer a ring at your door from your smartphone, you can see and speak to whoever is there! Don’t worry, the video is only one way; you can see them, but they can’t see you, so if you’re just getting out of the shower, you can have a two-way conversation and ask the delivery person to leave the package on the porch. Optional motion alerts send a notification when movement is triggered, as well as record the visitor, and you can access a live view of the front door at any time. If you live on a street with lots of traffic, you can select motion zones that limit false alarms. Making your home SMART
50 | North Naples News February 2023 SMART CAMERAS Having a security camera in the home provides total peace of mind. The Arlo smart home security camera lets you keep an eye on things while you’re away on vacation, and lets you check up on your cats while you’re at work. Arlo sends motion-activated alerts to your phone and records activity in HD video. The Arlo also has a siren built into the camera, so if you see something amiss, you can trigger the alarm and call the police! Timeline videos stored in the cloud can be accessed from anywhere using the app (which is how you can know for sure which dog knocked over that vase). The Arlo and other cameras made by Canary, Nest, LG, Logitech, and others connect wirelessly to your home Wi-Fi network, can sit easily on a bookshelf or table, or can be mounted on a wall or ceiling. There are both indoor and outdoor cameras available, and they are a great addition to your home or business security system! SMART THERMOSTATS A smart thermostat helps save energy and money and makes sure your home is at just the right temperature when you arrive. It learns your habits and adjusts itself, whether it’s turning up the AC or the heat. Nest is the brand I use, Honeywell and ecobee also make highrated smart thermostats. If you are away for the summer or just on a cruise, you can monitor the temperature from anywhere and adjust it before you return! SMART DOOR LOCKS Whether it’s arms full of groceries or moving boxes, we’ve all stood at the front door fumbling to find keys in the dark with one hand. For the ultimate convenience, get a smart lock. The August Smart Lock unlocks your front door lock with the tap of a finger, communicating via Bluetooth with your phone. With the August app, you can even send an electronic key to a relative or house guest. The August Smart Lock installs on the inside of the front door right over your existing deadbolt lock. It offers hands-free entry and guest access and integrates with Apple HomeKit, so Siri can do the unlocking for you. As you see, there are many options available for turning your home into a smarter home, don’t be afraid to try a few light bulbs or change your doorbell!