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Marine Industries presents

55th Annual Naples Boat Show on land & in water

T he Naples Boat Show wwned by EVENT INFORMATION:
the Marine Industries Association
of Collier County (MIACC) Admission:
Thursday, January 20 – Sunday, General 1-day admission $12, Kids FREE when accompanied by an adult
January 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Buy Tickets Online at NaplesBoatShow.org
The Naples Airport will host the newest Parking: Free on-site parking
boat lines and maritime products and
services for all. Jump on the FREE shuttle Activities:
and cruise down to the Naples City Dock • MIACC Kids’ Club sponsored by Home Depot
to catch all the mega-yachts in-water! • Nautical Market and Auction to benefit the MIACC Foundation and Keewaydin Preserve
Parking is easy and free.
Sponsors: Naples City Dock, Coastal Angler Magazine, Galati Yacht Sales, WorldCat of Naples,
The event will host nearly 100 exhibitors Opus Studio Graphic Design, Florida Neighborhood News, and Creative Events and Rentals.
from around the world with an exceptional
assortment of boats of every type and style For more information or to request vendor information, visit www.NaplesBoatShow.org or contact
from flats boats, Show Director, Tiffany Sawyer-Schank at 239.682.0900, Email: [email protected]. Event updates will
bay boats, center be posted as they’re available and communicated on the show’s Facebook page /MIACCBoatShow.
consoles, cabin
cruisers, yachts,
and mega-
yachts. Plus,
a wide variety
of accessories,
equipment,
electronics, gear,
and services for
boaters. There is
something for
everyone at the
show. It promises
to be a fun day
for all.

The 55th Annual Naples Boat Show
opens Thursday, January 20th through
Sunday, January 23rd from 10 a.m.-5
p.m. daily. Admission costs $12 per adult,
and children 12 and under are free when
accompanied by a paying adult. Online
tickets are available at NaplesBoatShow.
org. Free parking is available at the Naples
Airport. Enjoy free shuttle transportation
to and from the Naples Airport and Naples
City Dock.

The Naples Boat Show is owned
and managed by the Marine Industries
Association of Collier County and is the
largest premier recreational show in the
Naples-Marco Island area.

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Naples Winter Wine Festival

Naples Children & Education Foundation set to “Raise the Grade” on education
vital initiatives are identified for 2022 Naples Winter Wine Festival fund a need

T he Naples Children & Education
Foundation (NCEF) announced
that its annual Fund a Need at
the 2022 Naples Winter Wine
Festival will support its education
initiatives for the underserved children of

Collier County. The vision for “Raise the

Grade” is that every dollar raised during a

special call to action auction lot will go to

support the strategic initiatives of Early

Learning, Out-of-School Time, and Career

and College Readiness.

Founded by NCEF,

the Naples Winter Wine

Festival enters its twenty-

second year and ranks

as the most successful

international charity wine

auction in the world,

raising nearly $220

million for local children’s provide homework help,
mentorship, focused academic
causes. support, and enrichment
during non-school hours.
At the 2022 Festival, • Career and College
Readiness: Only 36% of
guests will have a chance young adults in Collier
County have attained a
to show their support high-quality degree or credential.
Regardless of whether they plan to
through a live auction on attend college or not, students need
to learn the skills that will allow
Saturday, January 29, while PHOTO BY ERIC STRACHAN them to navigate the peaks and
supporters across the country valleys of life after school. NCEF
supports programs that provide
who are unable to attend the festival will early childhood education is 25% access to college readiness for those
continuing their education or career-
be able to participate in an online auction more likely to drop out of school, focused opportunities for those who
decide college is not their path.
starting Friday, January 21. 40% more likely to become a teenage
Since its inception, NCEF has become
“Our investment in a child’s education parent, and 70% more likely to be the single largest source of funding
for essential services for at-risk and
goes far beyond reading, writing, and arrested for a violent crime. When underprivileged children in Collier County.
Through its annual grants and strategic
arithmetic,” said John Walter, NCEF children have the benefit of high- initiatives, NCEF has impacted more than
fifty of the most effective nonprofits in the
Trustee, and 2022 Grant Committee quality early childhood education, community, providing more than 275,000
children with the services and resources to
Chair. “From early learning to high school they make cognitive and social gains

graduation, children who participate in that prepare them to start school and

NCEF-funded programs receive a safe, enter kindergarten ready to learn and

nurturing environment and are set up for succeed.

success in the post-high-school graduation • Out-of-School Time: One in five

years. Our investments are designed to children across America are alone

have life-long impacts on the children who and unsupervised after school. The

receive these essential services.” hours of 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. are the peak

Research shows that children’s time for juvenile crime. For many

experiences in their school-age years can children, unsupervised after-school

have a dramatic impact on their outcomes hours and unoccupied weekends

as adults. Here are statistics supporting the can lead to experimentation as well

education initiatives: as risky and dangerous behaviors.

• Early Learning: A child without an NCEF invests in programs that

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About Naples Winter Wine Festival

The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the world’s most
prestigious charity wine auctions, offers a weekend of unforgettable
memories. Guests enjoy world-class food and wine during intimate
dinners in private homes and are invited to bid on once-in-a-
lifetime travel and wine experiences during an electrifying live
auction. Since its inaugural event in 2001, the NWWF has raised
nearly $220 million, making a profound difference in the lives of
hundreds of thousands of children.

About Naples Children & Education Foundation

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, the founding
organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, is improving the
educational, emotional, and health outcomes of underprivileged and
at-risk children. Through its annual grants and strategic initiatives,
NCEF has impacted more than fifty of the most effective nonprofits
in the community, providing more than 275,000 children with the
services and resources they need to excel. NCEF’s unique approach,
which emphasizes collaboration between organizations and bridges
public and private resources, has become a blueprint for how to
transform a community, one issue at a time.

For additional information on the Naples Children & Education
Foundation or the Naples Winter Wine Festival, contact Lisa
Juliano at [email protected] or 239.514.2239.

January 2022

David Lawrence Centers

Behavioral health technology expert and youth entrepreneur Solomé Tibebu
to headline signature fundraiser

S olomé Tibebu dealt with a severe the impacts that mental health “I acknowledge the negative impact that
anxiety disorder and obsessive- challenges can have on our social media has had on youth, but I am
compulsive disorder as a teen, families and our communities,” inspired by how we’ve gone from online
feeling alone and frustrated. said Garrett Richter. “We are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools to more
After realizing that there was honored to chair the Sound personalized solutions for adolescents,”
no immediate resource for education on Minds Luncheon and are said Solomé Tibebu. “I definitely think the
what she was going through, she founded certain that this generous community next generation is thinking very differently
and operated an online teen mental health will help us advance this tremendous about mental health and their comfort
non-profit, AnxietyInTeens.org, while a and greatly needed organization that to use digital tools to be able to address
sophomore in high school. provides affordable, world-class behavioral anxiety and depression.”
healthcare to nearly 10,000 children and
Now, as a behavioral health strategist, adults each year.” Sponsors to date include Naples
Tibebu is passionate about frontier Children & Education Foundation, First
technologies and solutions that transform Sound Minds is DLC’s signature Florida Integrity Bank, Naples Heart
mental health, equity, and access. As a fundraiser and a critical source of funding Rhythm Specialists P.A., Gulfshore
lecturer and consultant, she shares insights for its life-saving services, for which Business, Centennial Bank, Monica
about her journey as a young entrepreneur demand has sharply increased during McVicker, Moorings Park, Physicians
developing solutions for important the COVID-19 pandemic. Sadly, mental Regional Healthcare System, Sunshine
problems while struggling with the very illness, suicide, and addiction—issues that Ace Hardware, and FineMark National
challenges these solutions address. were already at an all-time high—are now Bank & Trust.
more prevalent as a result of the lasting
Tibebu will serve as the keynote speaker psychological impacts of the pandemic— The cost to attend is $275 per person
of David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral especially for our youth and young adults. or $450 per VIP ticket. To learn more,
Health (DLC), Sound Minds™ Luncheon visit DLCSoundMinds.org or call
on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 11:30 Hearing from someone with lived 239.354.1445.
a.m. at Arthrex One Conference Center. experience who has found hope, help, and
Immediately following the luncheon, VIP purpose in helping others find their way TOP LEFT: Solomé Tibebu
ticket holders and sponsors will enjoy a is the proven format for the Sound Minds TOP RIGHT: Garrett and Diana Richter at Sound Minds 2021
private VIP reception with coffee and fundraiser. Past speakers have included
dessert for an intimate opportunity to a Columbine shooting survivor, national January 2022
meet with Tibebu. Funds raised through experts, actors, and legislators who have
the proceeds of Sound Minds will benefit been impacted personally by behavioral
Collier County’s only comprehensive, health challenges.
not-for-profit behavioral health provider
serving children, adults and families, by Tibebu will discuss how technology
improving access to DLC’s innovative is expanding access and impacting youth
prevention, intervention, treatment, and mental health.
education services.

Sound Minds is being presented by
Education Sponsor Naples Children &
Education Foundation and will be co-
chaired by longtime community supporters
and mental health advocates, Garrett and
Diana Richter.

As co-chairs, the Richters hope to bring
awareness around these common issues and
how Collier County can come together to
make a difference in the innovations that
are helping address access to behavioral
health locally.

“As avid supporters of DLC, we know

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MATRIX V ery little is known about the woman named Marie
by Lauren Groff de France. We know she lived in England in the late
Riverhead Books twelfth century and she left behind a series of lyric
272 Pages poems now known as the Lais of Marie de France.
$28.00 US Otherwise, she is a figure shrouded by the shadows
of time. Lauren Groff chose this woman of great
literary talent to be the central figure in her new
novel, Matrix. With little source material she was
able to draw a fictional portrait of a great woman to
her own satisfaction.
When we meet Marie, she is seventeen years old
and newly banished from the court of Eleanor of Aquitaine to become the new
prioress at an unnamed convent somewhere in the wilds of medieval England.
Groff characterizes her as a large woman, not beautiful but with a fire in her heart.
She goes to the abbey, desolate and grief-stricken at being separated from Eleanor.
The convent is not a happy place—it is cold, damp, and the nuns are starving.
Marie’s fortitude and practical mind soon have things changing at the convent and the lives of
all the women and girls under its roof are vastly improved. But this story is more than the linear
progression from misery to happiness. It is the cyclical nature of daily prayers, the turning of the
seasons, and the wheel of the years where the heart of this novel lies. Almost fable-like, Groff
weaves a matrix of details through lush prose that spiral throughout the pages, bringing themes
of the feminine, mystical visions, and by contrast, the hard work that was the product of those
visions back to us over and over.
And while cycles are readily apparent in the narrative, so too is the straight line of Marie’s
life. It pierces and intersects the spirals so that if it were diagrammed, might resemble the
labyrinth the nuns create in the book to protect their abbey from the nearby town. Groff
marries Marie’s physical strength with her mystical encounters with the Virgin Mary to create
a harmony of flesh and spirit. She also draws a line between being a good woman and being a
great woman, the latter not necessarily the better of the two.
Just because Marie de France is an almost complete fabrication by Groff does not mean her
depiction of medieval monastic life is as well. Careful research and presentation of details pack
this novel. We know she used the real names of women from convent registers so that Wulfhid,
Wevua, and Gytha might not be lost to history. They buzz around Marie like proverbial bees in
a hive would dance around their queen.
A book to be savored, Matrix is a peek into a possible incarnation of the life of Marie de
France. Her beautifully crafted sentences are meant to be read slowly. Short-listed for the 2021
National Book Award, Matrix has a luminous quality that is at once part meditation and part
fever dream.

12 | North Naples News Author Profile:
Lauren Groff grew up in Cooperstown, NY, and attended Amherst and the University of

Wisconsin, Madison, where she received a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. She is the
author of six books of fiction including Fates and Furies, as well as a collection of short stories
titled, Florida. She currently lives in Gainesville with her husband and two children.

January 2022



Naples Players

Don’t miss your chance to see Mary Poppins fly!

t’s time to escape daily life and see Lebrecht Fornara It’s not every nanny who can
and musical direction fly with an umbrella and
I some real live magic at The Naples by Charles Fornara,
Players! That’s right, your favorite Mary Poppins features explore magical worlds filled
nanny, Mary Poppins (Elizabeth an all-star cast of with surprises and songs
Marcantonio), steps out of the silver Naples favorites (in that capture our soaring
screen and onto Blackburn Hall’s stage alphabetical order): imagination.
from March 2 - April 3. Sponsored by First Ethan Brendel, Dede
Florida Integrity Bank, this iconic show Brownlee, Belinda Conigliaro, Nathan Reynolds, Brittany Ringsdore, Avery
features all the magic of the classic film— Eichhorn, Vivienne Engelmann, Frankie Roschek, Sue Smith, Bonnie Thayer,
including flying actors! Federico, Lisa Federico, Ava Foley, Jeremy Norman Toback, Kenny Tran, Lorelai
Giovinzzo, Kay Harkins, Lin Hart, Kelsey Vega, Lindsey WAlsh, Ciaran Welch, and
Join young Jane and Michael Banks Lefrenias, Joseph Loiacono, Paul Lopresti, Jack Weld.
(Olivia LaChance and Aiden Thayer) on Harry McCartney, Natalie Minter, Abiail
a journey into glittering worlds. You may Nelson, Les Prebble, Tom Rex, Eileen Tickets are expected to sell out quickly. A
even find yourself levitating out of your seat red carpet event open to the public is slated
to dance with Bert (Bret Poulter) in for Wednesday, March 2 from 6:30 - 7:30
“Step in Time!” With all the nostalgia p.m. and features local vendors, food, drinks,
of the 1964 film, Mary Poppins says, and live music from the band Chariot.
“practically perfect people never permit Additionally, a sensory-friendly performance
sentiment to muddle their feelings,” but will be held on March 15th at 7:30 p.m.
adults will find the show irresistibly full
of reminiscences. TOP LEFT: Olivia LaChance - Jane Banks
MIDDLE LEFT: Aiden Thayer - Michael Banks
It’s not every nanny who can fly
with an umbrella and explore magical BOTTOM LEFT: Bret Poulter - Bert
worlds filled with surprises and songs TOP RIGHT: James Little - George Banks
that capture our soaring imagination. BOTTOM RIGHT: Tina Moroni - Winifred Banks
To Mary Poppins, this is nothing out of
the ordinary and it’s with a “Spoonful of
Sugar” that she uplifts the spirits of the
audience and the staunch George and
Winifred Banks ( James Little and Tina
Moroni) household.

The Naples Players (TNP) is
working closely with ZFX, a complete
provider for all flying effects, to ensure
that this magic transports us to another
world. Flying two of our volunteer
actors twenty feet high is certainly a tall
order. There will be two to three trained
staff manning this flight process to
ensure that the actors are safe.

TNP’s Director of Production,
Trevor Long, says the responsibility
is, “mentally taxing. You’re constantly
thinking, ‘I know I checked it but…I better
do it again,’ and you’re more aware of
everything than with a normal backstage
responsibility. Chase (Lilienthal, Technical
Director) will be intimately involved with
the installation and rehearsals.”

Directed and choreographed by Dawn

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BY ANDY SOLIS, ESQ., COMMISSIONER they don’t conflict with Florida law or its passing a law which prevents local
Collier County District 2 constitution), was prescient. governments from regulating either the
frequency or duration of rentals—in other
I n November 2020, when more than Fifty-plus years ago, neither the words, we can’t prohibit rentals of less than,
sixty percent of Key West voters politicians who drafted those constitutional say, fourteen days, or restrict them to three
approved referendums placing some amendments nor the voters who endorsed or six times a year. But under that law, we
limits on cruise ship traffic at their them likely anticipated the scope of change could still regulate vacation rentals.
city’s port, they felt relief at taking a that has occurred in Florida since then,
big step toward protecting their local coral but they knew that the population would And in November, at my urging, the
reefs and ecosystem, vital assets to their rise substantially and that the Legislature Board of County Commissioners enacted
local economy. could not be responsive to local issues in a a common-sense ordinance to do just that.
growing state. It requires local registration to ameliorate
However, legislators in Tallahassee impacts on neighbors and assist code
felt differently and quickly responded For decades, respecting home rule and personnel and Sheriff ’s officers in keeping
by passing a bill declaring that “any the balance of power it creates has served the literal peace, while also helping to
local ballot initiative or referendum Florida and its communities well. Home ensure that such business activity collects
may not restrict maritime commerce” rule did not prevent the state from acting and remits all required taxes. On issues
at any of Florida’s fifteen deep-water promptly and appropriately when necessary. such as this, there are significant differences
ports, retroactively nullifying the local Some statewide standards make sense. among, say, coastal communities like South
protections. It’s called “preemption”— Beach in Miami and Naples Park here at
replacing locally crafted ordinances For example, in 1992 when Hurricane home, the communities ringing theme
with blanket statewide laws—and it’s Andrew demonstrated the need for parks like Disney and Universal, and
happening more and more in our state. stronger building codes statewide, with smaller interior cities like Anna Maria or
even higher standards for coastal areas, the Frostproof. Those differences clearly should
This “Tallahassee knows best” trend appropriate legislation was quickly passed. be addressed differently in each community
is concerning to those who believe in by the people who know it best: Local
the traditional conservative principle Instead, the home rule principle has Voices Making Local Choices.
that government governs best when it is enabled cities and counties to craft local
closest to the people. It’s ironic when state responses to the widely divergent local And yet, a bill has already been
legislators complain about Washington conditions in the state’s counties. Consider filed for the next legislative session in
DC, saying they know their state better this: Florida has five counties with Tallahassee in 2022 that would strip local
than Washington does, and then turn populations exceeding 1 million; six states communities of even this regulatory right,
around and do the same thing to local have fewer than 1 million residents. And nullifying all short-term rental ordinances
government officials. we have twenty-five counties with less than passed since 2011, reserving all such
50,000 residents, including eight with less power to Tallahassee.
In recent years, the Florida Legislature than 15,000. One size does not—could
has employed “preemption” to intervene on not—fit them all. In a 2019 survey, a majority of registered
a wide range of matters—restricting local Florida voters supported local governments
fertilizer rules, overtaking local ordinances Should rules on tree trimming and being given the flexibility to pass local
on tree trimming and removal, imposing removal be the same in a densely developed ordinances that go beyond protections
limits on impact fees, and more. In the past urban area like Miami-Dade (pop. 2.7 under state law. Eighty percent agreed that
three legislative sessions alone more than million) and a rural county like Lafayette “[l]ocal governments are better connected
100 preemption bills were filed, and many (pop. 8,242)? Of course not. to the community than state government
of them passed. and should be allowed to pass policies
Should St. John’s County, with a growth that reflect their community’s needs and
Widespread state preemption ignores rate of nearly fifty percent over the last values.” As a people, we trust local leaders
and undermines the principle of home decade, the highest in the state, be subject to enforce laws “at home” and to make
rule, which was established in 1968 to the same impact fee limits as Gulf necessary changes as a community grows.
when voters approved wide-ranging County, with a growth rate of -45.5%
changes to the Florida Constitution. during the same time? Of course not. Much has changed in Florida during
The creation of home rule, enabling local the past fifty years, but the value of home
governments to enact ordinances and Or take short-term rentals, a topic rule has not. Let it stand.
policies without state approval (so long as of great interest right here at home. The
Florida Legislature already preempted January 2022
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Statewide award

reflects excellence in Collier Schools

BY CHAD OLIVER
Executive Director of Communications
& Community Engagement
Collier County Public Schools

C ollier County Public Schools superintendents in school district in the United
(CCPS) Superintendent, this state who are States. “Those who choose to
Dr. Kamela Patton, has fiercely committed pursue the path as a public
been named Florida’s to ensuring access school superintendent do so
2022 Superintendent of to academic not for the glory, but rather
the Year by the Florida Association of excellence and the opportunity to make
District School opportunities a positive difference in children’s lives.
Superintendents for all students. Dr. Patton exemplifies this passion and
(FADSS). This recognition commitment each and every day and has a
Dr. Patton is truly an honor true passion and dedication to consistently
was formally personally, but make child-centered decisions that always
recognized in more so, it reflects put the best interests of students first,”
Tampa during the outstanding states FADSS Chief Executive Officer
the joint meeting achievements (CEO) Bill Montford.
of FADSS and and tireless work “Dr. Patton is not only an exceptional
the Florida of everyone who superintendent with a proven track record
School Boards makes up Collier of success; she is a true servant leader
Association. County Public committed to educational excellence and is
She is the first Schools.” truly deserving of this award,” adds FADSS
in the history President and Citrus County Schools
of Southwest Dr. Patton Superintendent Sandra “Sam” Himmel.
Florida to win was appointed During her tenure as superintendent here
this prestigious Superintendent in Collier, Dr. Patton has been committed
award and the of CCPS in June to a trajectory of continuous improvement
ninth woman 2011 and is now in anchored in culture, academics, and
to receive this her eleventh year leading the 115th largest leadership. Since 2011, our district has
honor since the successfully transformed through the
inception of the implementation of innovative practices
awards program designed to improve student outcomes
in 1988. and impact systemic change. CCPS has

“I am deeply January 2022
humbled and
grateful to have
been selected as
Florida’s 2022
Superintendent
of the Year,” says
Patton. “It is a
privilege to be
chosen among
a class of outstanding and dedicated

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achieved numerous accomplishments under Dr. Patton is not only an level of respect is a clear reflection of her
Dr. Patton’s leadership including: exceptional superintendent exemplary work ethic, and a true passion
with a proven track record and dedication to always make decisions
• Improved the district ranking to tie that are in the best interests of students,”
for 5th in the State from 33rd just of success; she is a true adds Montford.
nine years ago servant leader committed to
educational excellence and The process for selecting Florida’s
• Increased the graduation rate by Superintendent of the Year was established
19.7 percentage points to 92.2% is truly deserving of by the American Association of School
from 72.5% this award. Administrators (AASA), a national
organization of school superintendents
• Earned a district grade of “A” since – SANDRA “SAM” HIMMEL and other educational leaders. Dr. Patton
2017 FADSS President & will represent all Florida superintendents
at the AASA 2022 National Education
• Currently one of seven school Citrus County Schools Superintendent Conference February 17-19, 2022, in
districts to earn the “A” distinction Nashville, Tennessee, where she will be
for 2021 students. recognized and honored for her public
“Dr. Patton is widely respected education service in Florida.
• CCPS students outperformed the
state average on 21 out of 21 tested throughout Florida, not only by the TOP RIGHT: Superintendent Posing with School Board
areas the past school year superintendents of Florida, but by all who Members District Staff Community Members
know her and have had the opportunity
These accomplishments are even more to work with her. Undoubtedly this high TOP LEFT: Patton being presented SOY Award from FADSS
impressive considering our district covers MIDDLE LEFT: Patton receiving SOY Award
2,300 square miles with a diverse student and flowers from FADSS
population—65% of students are on free
and reduced lunch, 55% of students come BOTTOM LEFT: School Board Members look on as
from homes where English is not the first Patton receives award
language, and 96 different languages and
dialects are spoken. CCPS also has the BBIERNAT
largest number of migrant families in the TEAM
state of Florida with over 3,300 migrant
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The Arts – Uptown

Lucid Visions - Russian Surrealist Stanislav Plutenko

F rom social commentary, to The symbolism behind
allegory, to the retelling of Biblical “Madonnas of Modernity”
tales, Stanislav Plutenko touches
upon the most universal, timeless The three Madonnas painting
themes. depicts the tectonic shift in the western
Born in Moscow, Russia in 1961, world’s values. This is a very serious and
Plutenko is currently one of the top philosophical subject matter, but the
ten surrealists in the world, working artist conveys his message in a subtle and
primarily on orders from global royalty and humorous way.
international museums of fine art.
The first woman values affluence above
Plutenko merges space, time, and other anything else. Historically, wealth was
worlds into meaningful and beautiful embodied in precious stones and metals.
paintings. He imagines and creates However, the wealth that she has strived
fantasy worlds, unbound by gravity or for and accumulated – paper cash and
fear. The visions for his art appear as the designer Hermes Birkin bag have no
lucid dreams, and Plutenko must quickly intrinsic value.
transfer them to paper before the visiting
inspiration dissipates. The second woman, instead of
cherishing ancient sources of knowledge
The artist works in the techniques of and truth, such as books, scriptures, or
the old masters, employing oil, tempera, eternal carvings in stone is holding an
acrylic, watercolor, and iPad. The iPad symbolizes the ever-
glazing. Images have been changing and seemingly unreliable stream
created with great detail, of information.
but without falling prey to
soulless photo-realism. The last Madonna substituted love and
care for human children with adoration
After many years courting

this great artist, East West Fine Art is the
only art gallery that represents him worldwide.
With great effort we negotiated terms with
Russian customs for the permission to export
his paintings from the country, as they are
considered and protected as Russian national
treasures. Plutenko’s rare originals and custom
reproductions are now available at East West
Fine Art in Mercato.

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for her high-bred and status dogs. This woman symbolizes
the retreat from the traditional role of motherhood for many
women in our capitalistic/democratic societies.

The symbolism behind “Christ in the Desert”

“Christ in the Desert” is a fantastic modern reinterpretation
of a traditional artistic theme. Sitting at the center among piles
of rubbish and debris, a weary Christ appears in worn white
and green robes. Christ does not engage the viewer but gazes
downward with a saddened expression. “This painting is how
I see the second coming of Christ,” writes the artist. “War and
urbanizations have ravaged the land, physically, and spiritually.
Who should be saved? Who will listen to the truth?”

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TOP LEFT: Stanislav Plutenko, Above the City, 47" x 62" North Naples News | 21
MIDDLE LEFT: Stanislav Plutenko

BOTTOM LEFT: Owner Olga Arkhangelskaya next to Christ in the Desert, 40" x 50"
TOP RIGHT: Stanislav Plutenko, The Gardener, 51" x 39"

BOTTOM RIGHT: Owner Leeza Arkhangelskaya in front of Madonnas of Modernity, 51" x 47",
Station of Forgotten Brides, 51" x 38", and Storm Approaches, 39" x 43"

January 2022

TRAVEL

Spain Flips Some Real Estate

The World Gains Blue Curaçao WWW.CURAÇAO.COM

Story and Photography
BY KAREN T. BARTLETT

Remember that time in the 1500s on Amsterdam’s Grand Canal. It’s said Caribbean. Fair disclosure:
when Spain dumped Curaçao that the sun bouncing off the whitewashed the tourist board refutes
onto the Dutch? Some say it was buildings gave the governor migraines. So the migraine story. Turns
a clear-cut case of helmet plumes. he decreed that all homes on the island be out the old boy had
The Conquistadors looked mighty painted in colors. Maybe in defiance, the financial ties with a paint
imposing in the tall feathers, Handelskade owners conspired to choose distributor.
plucked from the rare Curaçao pheasant. It outrageously bright colors, with no two alike.
took about half a century to wipe out the Today, hundreds of pastel buildings make Curaçao’s paintbox
entire pheasant population. Then there was Curaçao the most colorful island in the also includes cornflower
the matter of Spain’s extraordinarily sweet blue skies, aquamarine
oranges. When transplanted in Curaçao’s waters, tropical reefs, and
harsh salty soil, the saplings produced an rainbow-hued fish. But
extraordinarily nasty fruit. It looked like you already know this,
a lime with an unfortunate skin problem. so here are seven more
Even the wild goats spit it out. Long reasons I love Curaçao.
story short: Spain proclaimed the island a
worthless wasteland Kadushi, Stoba,
and unloaded it on and Tutu
the Netherlands.
Historians put a There’s no more
more militaristic slant authentic taste of Curaçao
on it, but even so: than the open-air kitchen
Bad mistake, Spain. of Marshe Bieu in the Old
Market of Willemstad,
Fast forward to where cast iron skillets and
1896. A poor farmer ancient coal pots sizzle,
named Senior and simmer, and steam with
a buddy in the savory kabritu stoba (stewed
drugstore business goat), fried plantains, kadushi (cactus soup),
figured that when tutu (a savory blackeyed peas concoction),
nature hands you and other African/Caribbean- offerings
bitter oranges, you by local vendors, enjoyed at long plastic-
ferment the peelings covered tables beside local workers, artists,
in a vast amount of executives, and tourists. This local fare, plus
sugar, add electric Dutch, Indian, Jamaican, Venezuelan, and
blue food coloring, other cultural-influenced cuisines, is broadly
and make medicine. interpreted from homestyle to sophisticated
Apparently the
medicine “cured” many people, often.
The drugstore flourished, and you know
the rest of the story. Senior & Co’s Blue
Curaçao liqueurs now also come in neon
red, orange and green.

Colors are totally the Curaçao thing. See,
for example, the sherbet-colored stucco row
houses that early Dutch families built along
the Handelskade reminiscent of their homes

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all over the island. Best to try it all. burning of Momo, the king of mockery, Wild Christoffel
satire, and excess. Street food, libations, The rugged outback of Christoffel
Mother Congregation parades, dancing, and unbounded revelry in
of the Americas excess may be exactly what the world needs National Park has everything: a challenging
after two years of restraint. rock mountain, awesome hiking trails, wild
The large, yellow Dutch building in goats, donkeys and deer, beaches, hidden
Willemstad with the cobalt blue stained- Art coves, dry riverbeds, salt marshes, plantation
glass windows is Mikvé Israel-Emanuel What is the true enchantment of this ruins, a mahogany grove, and a tree too
Synagogue, circa 1651, the first in the poisonous to stand beneath. Guided walks
Western Hemisphere. Its sand-covered place that lures and inspires artists and include dramatic full moon and sunrise
floor is a reminder that during the Spanish artisans? The colors? The stark desert? mountain climbs. There’s a cultural museum
Inquisition Jews had to worship in secret Perhaps it’s the ghosts from Curaçao’s dark in Landhuis Savonet, the largest former
houses of prayer, walking on sand to muffle past of slavery, still whispering their legacy plantation on the island.
their footsteps. Pilgrims of all faiths will be of tragedy, courage, and resilience. From the Landhuisen
touched by the twenty-first-century services blue women and colorful kunuku houses by
interwoven with ancient Sephardic rites. the late Nena Sanchez to the coral stone Essential to the Curaçao experience are
sculptures of Ashley Mauricia to the found the imposing coral stone plantations that
King Momo objects-turned-art by the famous Yubi grew aloe, orange, and sugar cane on the
Curaçao’s Carnival starts in January and Kirindongo, and scores of others, Curaçao sweat and pain of enslaved Africans. Some
is an art journey worth taking. Start at are restored as restaurants and galleries.
kicks into high gear from mid-February Curaçao-art.com. Landhuis Kenepa, the origin of the Tula-led
to Ash Wednesday. It ends at midnight slave uprising of 1795, is a museum dedicated
March 1 this year with the spectacular San Pedro Flats to the rebellion. When she was a starving
Nothing except cactus grows on this artist, Nena Sanchez camped out in a corner
of Landhuis Jan Kok, an especially cruel salt
stark, seaside desertscape, and nothing plantation. Nobody else would live there
moves except some wild goats and lizards. because of the spirits said to lurk in the walls.
This is exactly why during World War II,
the American and Canadian military created Finally, there’s Landhuis Chobolobo,
giant bulls’ eyes in the sand to drop practice home of the world-famous Senior Distillery.
bombs. The bulls’ eyes are now restored with A tour and tasting offers just the kind of
circles of natural coral rock, and treasure spirits to balance out the intensity of the
seekers can still find remnants in the sand. more soulful spirits that make Curaçao
Back in his lean days, Yuri Kirindongo chose anything but a wasteland.
this intense wilderness as the backdrop
for several of his startling sculptures of Eat your heart out, Spain.
driftwood, stones, and bleached bones. In
contrast, there’s the ultra-contemporary row BOTTOM LEFT: Handelskade
of white, three-bladed turbines that rise out MIDDLE LEFT: Carnival Revelers | Courtesy of the Tourist Bureau
of the flats like surreal ballerinas… or ghosts,
if you’re feeling the spirit. MIDDLE: Blue Curaçao
MIDDLE RIGHT: Christoffel National Park
RIGHT: Desert Sculpture by Yubi Kirindongo

January 2022 North Naples News | 23

Start a New Year with a safe exercise

BY DR KOGAN
Concierge Holistic Internal Medicine

N aples is one of the just like brushing your teeth. electrolytes, such as Gatorade, to replenish
healthiest cities in the As a holistic doctor, I am often asked the salt lost through sweating.
United States. If you look
around and pay attention, if stretching before exercise is necessary. One of the unpleasant complications
you will understand exactly In my opinion, most folks can take a pass of overexerting yourself and not hydrating
why. Just take notice of how many seniors on performing isometric or static stretches enough in the heat of the Florida sun is
are engaged in some form of exercise: from prior to exercise. In fact, stretching before rhabdomyolysis—a condition in which
tennis to golf, from yoga to tai chi—retirees exercise can cause problems. According muscle cells break down excessively. This
are keeping their bodies in motion. And to a large study in the Clinical Journal of could lead to further issues like kidney
this exercise pays off. Decades of research Sport Medicine, by stretching before exercise failure if not promptly addressed in the
demonstrate that participating in twenty (like bending to touch your toes) muscles medical setting. However, if you avoid
minutes per day of continuous physical contract and become tenser and more prone exercising in the midday heat and hydrate
activity adequate to raise the heart rate to injury during the activity that follows. before and after, you will most likely
improves circulation to the brain and Instead, studies show that it’s best to warm never have to deal with this unpleasant
limbs, and decreases the risk of heart up in an active way. I advise starting before malady. It helps to remember the words
attack, stroke, and dementia. As a doctor, exercise by doing activities that mimic of Hippocrates, an ancient Greek
one of my toughest preventive tasks is to the movements of your intended sport or physician, who said: “Primum non nocere”
get patients moving. It often takes a real activity, such as walking lunges to prepare (First, do no harm). These words are
effort for people to move! Just think of for a jog or going through the motion of a classically pronounced by doctors taking
how many wonderful passive activities few serves for tennis. This light movement a professional oath. However, I find them
we can do: sunbathing, people-watching, increases heart rate and blood flow to the very useful for anyone who is embarking on
birdwatching, or just sipping an espresso muscles, raising your body temperature a new exercise routine. Physical activity is
with a newspaper. All are worthwhile ways and increasing muscle flexibility. The extra meant to repair and nourish your body—
to spend free time. However, the residents benefit to warming up this way is that not to harm it. And don’t forget to spread
of Collier Country prove that inertia can you may be able to exercise longer and the word about your exercising routines
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those who have had any kind of orthopedic avoid overheating and drink plenty of Dr. Kogan is a Concierge Holistic Internal Medicine
surgery—moving right away is the key to water. If you expect to exercise for over doctor in Naples. Her website is CustomLongevity.com.
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Create a meaningful personal space–

with original art!

BY PATRICE SCHELKUN

W hen you’re facing has actively challenged some of her clients chance to view the studios and galleries of
the challenge of to begin a tradition of collecting art as a over eighty-five working artists. It hosts
decorating a new way of personalizing their home décor. open studio events on a regular schedule
home or remodeling It can begin as simply as bringing home throughout the year, with special events
an older one, the task a piece of art you love from each place during the high season.
can seem at times overwhelming. What you visit when you travel, she says. The
type of flooring to choose, which style memories associated with those places This month, for example, is the Art
furnishings or cabinetry to select, what help to tell your story to those who visit & Design EXPO, which combines open
colors go on the walls? Perhaps the last your home. studio visits with a series of workshops
thing homeowners think of is the “jewelry” where local artists and designers pair
that decorates your space—the art pieces. Another important aspect of buying together to discuss ways in which an
Curating a personal original art can be a personal connection interior design plan can be inspired
collection of art— with the artist who created it. The by original art. There are twelve hour-
especially original art—is experience of getting to know the artist long workshops at no cost between 10
probably the best way is an opportunity to hear and understand a.m. and 5 p.m. on January 28 & 29.
to enhance a feeling of the story behind their art. Here in Pre-registration is requested. Check
home in your personal North Naples, the Naples Art District NaplesArtDistrict.com for further details
space. When someone (naplesartdistrict.com) offers a unique and to register or call 239.249.1977.
walks into your house,
they know it’s uniquely So, dive right in and start shopping for
yours, not some cookie- original art! “Start with what you fall in
cutter version of the latest love with,” suggests designer Diana Hall
design trends. Each piece of Diana Hall Designs on Trade Center
selected by you has a Way, “even if it’s the colors in an area rug.”
story to tell. Find something that moves you or makes
you smile and start from there.
For many, that means
getting over the initial Other things to consider when
fear of becoming an “art collector,” as selecting art for your home:
if that label only belongs to a certain • Consider both scale and color when
class of buyers. But original art comes in
all shapes, sizes, and price points. And choosing where to hang art. A large
you just might find that if you dip your room with high ceilings begs for
toe into the waters of collecting, you’ll larger pieces, or perhaps a wall of
soon find yourself swimming in a fun, carefully selected smaller pieces hung
sometimes addictive, new ocean. in a grouping.

“As artists, we put a lot of our own
personality and energy into the process of
making something and this energy comes
through,” says Danelle Lytell, owner of
Lines Ocean Art Gallery and Studio in
Naples. “It’s very important for people
to choose art for their walls that touches
them or inspires them personally in a
positive way.”

Interior designer Diane Torrisi of
Diane Torrisi Designs of Bonita Springs,

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• Remember to budget for framing since quality framing can
be as equally important as the artwork itself. Sometimes a
new frame is all that’s required to turn an older work of art
into something fresh and spectacular.

• Light the art in your home properly, particularly sculpture
and art glass. It makes a huge difference in how the art is
viewed.

• Select artwork that has meaning for you and then discuss
your choice with your designer, who can help you find the
best location in your home or business to showcase the art.
They can also assist in placing the artwork properly, not only
for safety but also for best viewing. Professionals say a lot of
art is hung too high because the husband hanging it is over
six feet tall!

RIGHT: ”Mystical Landscape Triptych” by Arturo Samaniego
LEFT: “Opalescent” by Valerie Blauvelt

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January 2022

Seventy miles of safe walking
and biking trails in Collier County?

It’s becoming reality!

BY MICHELLE AVOLA-BROWN PARADISE COAST TRAIL (PCT)
Executive Director, Naples Pathways Coalition

M any cities in Florida Immokalee
like Dunedin, Winter
Garden, and Inverness ESTERO CORKSCREW Immokalee Road
have extensive, connected SWAMP
multi-use pathways 75
that enhance the quality of life, improve SANCTUARY
safety, and provide substantial economic BONITA SPRINGS
benefits. Inexplicably, Collier County Big Corkscrew
lacks a safe, inviting pathway system for Island Regional Ave Maria 29
walking and biking. Our trails consist Park
of the Gordon River Greenway and the North Collier
Rich King Memorial Greenway. Four and Regional Park
three miles in length, respectively, they are
not connected to other paths and are so ParadiseLivingston Road The PCT will be a premier
popular that at times they are too crowded Coast Trail 70+ mile trail built exclusively
to enjoy safely. 41 Conceptual for safe and enjoyable walking,
Corridor
In recent surveys of Naples residents, running and biking.
walking, hiking, and biking trails were cited
as the second most important recreation NAPLES Golden Gate The trail will connect Naples,
facilities (beaches came in first). Trails Ave Maria, Immokalee and many
ranked number one in unmet needs. A Baker Collier County 75 foutthutoererMCacaoroerlnlFcaWineosLerIIOwcLsCtliDoRiatNohunLInAinDdnItoTFyAaap,IEnnpOwPddoRiNArtobthEtAuNehnyFLeToirUtHniedGEs ER
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recreation and transportation is genuinely Complex PICAYUNE locales.
what the residents and visitors to Collier STRAND STATE It will also expand transportation
County need. Lely
FOREST options, improve health and
In 2018, Naples Pathways Coalition Donna Fiala wellness, reduce our carbon
(NPC) introduced a multi-use Eagle Lakes
pathway system for Collier County. Community Park footprint and provide a
We began meeting with City, County, destination to experience the
and State representatives, local and 951 Paradise Coast’s unique beauty.
state Departments of Transportation,
our hospital system, and business and FAKAHATCHEE
community leaders. NPC received STRAND PRESERVE
support for the trail across the board. We
STATE PARK
Icontacted the national organization, Rails
MARCO ISLAND COLLIER-SEMINOLE
to Trails, and shared our vision. In January STATE PARK
2019, we coordinated to host a kick-off
meeting with members of their team, 41
a broad representation from City and
County transportation, our Metropolitan EVERGLADES CITY
Planning Organization, members of local
government, Parks and Recreation, public develop a strategic plan, map a possible as the name for the trail, and we continued
transit, an architect, and others. study corridor with Collier County gaining broad support.
Transportation Department and the
Fundraising began, and in April Collier MPO, and increase community Later in 2019, a proclamation
2019, NPC hired Kimley-Horn to help awareness and support for the project. The supporting the PCT was issued by the
Paradise Coast Trail (PCT) was decided Board of Collier County Commissioners.
The trail was incorporated into the

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In 2020, NPC learned that Governor DeSantis signed our
Local Funding Request into the 2020-2021 budget. We sent
out a request for proposals, and once again, Kimley-Horn rose
to the top of the firms that applied. The Feasibility Study, a
crucial step in making the dream of this trail a reality, began
in May.

The effort launched with extensive outreach to stakeholders
representing local and state agencies, business and tourism,
community foundations, environment and conservation, parks
and recreation, tribal nations, healthcare, and community
developers. The study team conducted a comprehensive
existing conditions survey of the study corridor and currently
analyzing alternative routes.

We will be seeking input on proposed trail alignments at a
Public Open House held at River Park Community Center
on January 26, 2022, from 4-7 p.m. The team will next conduct
a targeted environmental analysis to get a head start on the next
phase of work. Completion of the study is expected by June
2022, with project segments ready for programming, design,
and construction.

Naples Pathways Coalition is hosting a free public event,
the Paradise Coast Trail Community Celebration, to mark the
kick-off of the trail at Baker Park on February 5, 2022, from
1-4 p.m.

Some planned activities include a bike rodeo, bike decorat-
ing contest, a children’s bike ride, a 1K fun run, a bounce house,
a splash pad, and games. Adults will enjoy tasty treats, cornhole,
a pet parade, giveaways, and more. Sponsorship opportunities
are still available. Contact [email protected] for
more information.

We urge the community to come out to the Open House
in January and the Community Celebration in February. The
Paradise Coast Trail is going to be an incredible amenity for
Collier County. We need everyone’s support to get it built to
enjoy it in our lifetime and leave this remarkable legacy for our
children and grandchildren!

January 2022

Reporting live from COP26

Climate change – now or never ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES K.C. SCHULBERG AT COP
Though the host country the UK
K.C. SCHULBERG by restrictions on fuels used to power their
Collier County Waterkeeper wanted governments, manufacturers, and emerging economies. This was a dogfight,
investors to adopt zero-emission vehicles with a watered-down agreement limping
I was invited to COP26 to help my globally by 2040 and 2035 in leading across the finish line two days after the
friend, colleague, and the Kissimmee markets, the agreement had significant conference ended.
Waterkeeper, Dr. John Capece, naysayers, including the United States.
provide live daily reporting from Given the poverty in some underdeveloped I am reminded of a joke. Two men
the conference for the international countries, it seemed a bridge too far for flying private stare out the window of their
Waterkeeper Alliance. With filmmaking some western nations to help underwrite plane. One says to the other, “You know we
and television skills in my quiver, I was able the conversion in poorer nations. really own very little when you think how
to bring enhanced production value to our much there is to own.”
reporting by producing, directing, and co- LOSS AND DAMAGE
hosting thirteen hours of original reporting Similarly, the US gave a thumbs down And so, it is with global climate
from COP—programs that have now been agreements. Despite the progress, we have
viewed 3400 times. to climate change reparations. Vulnerable so much more to “own.” The wonderful
countries contend that wealthier nations students and protesters—20,000 on the
What is my take-away from the COP? who have largely caused the climate crisis first Friday and 100,00 on the following
Friends, we are on the knife’s edge. It is should be held liable to poorer nations day—were driving the attendees to
unlikely that we will hold to the north suffering the consequences of global work harder, to strive for more success.
star of 1.5 degrees Celsius warming above warming through no fault of their own. Meanwhile, we hold our collective (CO2
pre-industrial levels by the end of the Though the US and sixty-one nations emitting) breath, engage as we can and
century—the benchmark authorities believe signed the "High Ambition Coalition" to must, and hope to stay off the griddle.
is necessary to avoid catastrophic impacts increase resources for vulnerable countries,
of global warming. We are at a tipping the US does not currently support a loss Watch the live reporting at www.
point and need to claw ourselves back and damage policy globally. colliercountywaterkeeper.org.
from the precipice of a cataclysmic crisis.
We are currently at +1.1 or +1.2 C degrees And then, there was the gorilla in the
and already seeing major upheaval in our room.
weather patterns with increased flooding,
ferocious wildfires, powerful hurricanes, as FOSSIL FUEL AGREEMENT
well as climate-triggered social unrest and Amazingly, the words “Fossil Fuel” had
climate refugee migration.
never appeared in any COP agreement
Was anything accomplished at the dating back to its founding in 1995. This
conference? In a word, yes. Was it enough? most consequential COP agreement was
In another word, no. also the most contentious, with less-
developed nations (and China and India)
DEFORESTATION–130 nations signed claiming they would be unfairly harmed
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Collier Votes – use your voice

BY JENNIFER J EDWARDS
Supervisor of Elections

O ne of the most
fundamental rights for
Americans is the right
to vote. In order for our
government to function
and respond to the needs of our people,
citizens must play a role in shaping it.

Collier County broke voter participation Elections office has made it their mission to remind voters of the importance of
records during the 2020 Election Cycle these elections and to help voters engage in the electoral process.
with over 90% of Collier’s registered
voters casting a ballot in the November This year, not only will voters be asked to make a choice for Governor and
Presidential Election alone, which was Cabinet members, but they will also make selections for their representatives in
also the highest turnout percentage in the the United States Senate and Congress, the Florida Senate and House, Judicial
State of Florida. Retention, County Commission and School Board Members—and contingent
on where a voter resides, they may see Special District races on their ballot
When we do not take full including Mosquito Control seats, Soil and Conservation seats, Fire District
advantage of the right to seats, and Community Development District positions.
vote, we not only give away
our voice, we also give away Important dates to remember for the 2022 Election Cycle are as
the ability to shape our follows:

community’s future. Election Voter Registration Deadline Election Day

Primary Election July 25, 2022 August 23, 2022
General Election October 11, 2022 November 8, 2022

The elections in 2022 are of paramount The leaders in 2022 will be our decision-makers in our community and our voice
importance. The outcomes of these local in Tallahassee and in Washington D.C. When we do not take full advantage
elections directly impact the citizens of of the right to vote, we not only give away our voice, we also give away the
Collier County. It is up to each individual ability to shape our community’s future. In 2022, use your vote to voice what is
to exercise the right that so many fought important to you.
to obtain and continue to fight to protect.
The Collier County Supervisor of Visit www.CollierVotes.gov for more information about the 2022 Election
Cycle or call 239.252.VOTE (8683).

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Fascinating Florida

Exploring our home's natural wonders – the Dames Cave system

Story and Photography
BY LEEZA ARKHANGELSKAYA

For many of us, one of the biggest joys in life Florida's most unique and oldest cave system is just a
is exploring other parts of the world. Since half-mile walk into the Withlacoochee State Forest. This
the COVID pandemic has seriously restricted is a great adventure for all ages, but be prepared to get a
international travel, I decided to turn my little dirty, and bring a flashlight!
inquisitive eye to beautiful Florida. Why not to
become a tourist in my home state? There will be no signs or trail markings, but shortly you
will arrive at one of the most popular underground caves.
Having lived in Naples for over ten years I was familiar Surrounded by several concrete posts and heavy wire, the
with the bigger cities around me, but natural Florida opening to Vandal Cave appears on the ground before
remained a Terra Incognita for me. As soon as I began you. Get your camera ready! The cave was created by the
to explore, it started to generously reveal its riches. collapsed ground above, you can peer inside from the top.

In this photo report I'd January 2022
like to share with
you the beauty of a
magical place near
Orlando, inside
the Withlacoochee
State Forest – the
Dames Cave system.
I was lucky enough
to have my boyfriend
introduce me to this
area known only
to “True-Florida
Insiders.”

The entrance to the
Dames Cave is located
south of Lecanto,
Florida on highway
491. You have to look
carefully, there may
be several cars already
parked there, and will
be the only indicators
that you are in the
right place. (I suggest
checking TripAdvisor
for detailed
explanations how to
find the entrance).

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A small, steep side opening, through which you have to black! They range in difficulty so be prepared to duck,
scoot down allows access into the inner cave system. It’s scoot, or even crawl. But all are small and safe caves.
called Vandal Cave, because of the colorful graffiti. There People of all ages can enter and enjoy them without any
are smaller, darker caves that branch off, where you can danger.
hear kids giggling with laughter.
I hope that my photos and travel notes will inspire my
There is also a path on the left side of the clearing that fellow Neapolitans to explore deeper into our beautiful
leads to Peace cave. Some parts of the caves are pitch state and to treasure, protect, and love it as much as I do.

Healthy living in the New Year

BY LORNA FEDELEM, MD

D o you use the New Year as highly promote plant-based eating. with sweeteners and creamers. Gradually
an annual health seminar Consuming a variety of colored fruits and wean yourself off the Starbucks White
with yourself ? In the past, I vegetables has been shown to promote Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino (550
would brainstorm all the ways longevity, disease prevention, and overall calories) and opt for a Caffe Americano
I wanted to better myself in wellness. (15 calories). Your taste buds will gradually
the coming year and set lofty goals that get used to less sugar, I promise!
would make me feel so much better about 3. Always keep healthy snacks near
myself. These included exercising daily, you NON-TOXIC LIVING
losing weight, dining out less, reading more 6. Examine your beauty regimen and
literature, and drinking less soda. I loved When healthy food is near, it’s easy to substitute new, green products when
the idea of a new and improved me, but forgo the salty and sweet cravings. Just say you run out of your old ones
seldom made it past week two. According “no” to buying the unhealthy snacks in the
to Forbes, only 8% of people actually first place. Then you won’t be tempted to Check out my line of SkinBetter
achieve their New Year’s resolutions. I reach for something bad for you instead of Science products that promote healthy skin
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2022 New Year and beyond. 4. Drink half your body weight in skin to rebuild lost collagen.
water
1. Set an attainable goal and come up 7. Use wholesome and natural items
with a simple plan. When the body is dehydrated, it doesn’t for household cleansers
run efficiently. Drinking water has plenty of
Keep it simple and keep in mind that benefits including increasing energy, flushing Substitute vinegar and water to clean
setting a drastic goal is setting yourself out toxins, improving skin complexion, countertops and baking soda to cut grease
up for failure. Make your goal realistic and boosting immunity, to name a few. If rather than strong, toxic cleaners. Or look
and attainable. Take baby steps toward you don’t like plain water, try infusing it or for cleansers filled with more natural
reaching your goal and you are more likely drinking a non-GMO, herbal tea. ingredients.
to be successful!
5. Start your morning with a 8. Use lemons as a sponge
CLEAN EATING hydrating warm drink
2. Add more fruits and vegetables at I take the lemons from my morning
each meal Warm water and lemon is a good drink and throw them in the sink. It smells
choice because it has a pleasant taste, nice and is easy on your hands when
Many scholarly and anecdotal studies and the lemon alkalizes your system. scrubbing.
Coffee also has many health benefits,
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ACTIVE LIVING Think short-term; create a new goal or motto
9. Be active daily every month. Think homemade juices or
smoothies five days a week or don’t eat Our mind is a powerful tool and
Aim for thirty minutes of activity packaged snacks for a month. It doesn’t sometimes we get stuck thinking about
daily. Break it up throughout the day: seem like such a life overhaul if you add or negative thoughts that bring us down. To
ten minutes before work, ten minutes eliminate a certain food for just thirty days. be your own cheerleader, find some phrases
afterward, and ten minutes home with the Plus, if you get in the rhythm of it, you to use (and say to yourself ) when you’re
kids and family. Many studies show that might continue. Or if not, you know you feeling down. “Be a warrior, not a worrier,”
walking daily promotes disease prevention. will start a new goal the next month. “Be in love with your life,” and “Don’t ruin
a good day today by thinking about a bad
10. Find a workout buddy and set MINDFUL LIVING day yesterday” are a few that resonate.
goals together to make fitness fun. 12. Meditate for ten minutes early
morning 15. Make sure you get a good night
Power walks or drives to classes can be sleep regularly
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have a few minutes, check these out. nights are better than others, however,
11. Aim for new measurable goals make sleep a much bigger priority and you
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Stem cells provide new breakthroughs

In the treatment of back pain, asthma, and other disorders

BY CHADWICK C. PRODROMOS MD

BACKGROUND: Adult of sleep. He also and publish in high-quality journals. With
had residual arm a BA from Princeton, MD from Johns
mesenchymal stem cells (NOT weakness and pain Hopkins, Harvard/MGH fellowship, and
fetal or embryonic) provide even after expert twenty-seven years as Assistant Professor
safe, effective treatment for corrective surgery to at Rush, I am committed to rigorous
dozens of difficult-to-treat implant a prosthetic evidence-based practice.
disorders. These treatments are cervical disk.
generally only available offshore Other treatments ANTI-AGING: Anti-aging medicine is
due to overly restrictive FDA had failed. We effective. Stem cells are an essential and
regulations that do not allow treated this patient proven part of any anti-aging program. We
them in the US. We operate our with an intravenous infusion as well as provide stem cell treatment and partner
Prodromos Stem Cell Institute epidural and facet injection of stem cells. in Naples with Fountain Life’s (www.
in the beautiful Caribbean No anesthesia was needed for this forty- fountainlife.com) world-leading anti-aging
island nation of Antigua for minute procedure. Five days later his back program through their internationally
this purpose (www.thepsci. spasms had completely resolved, and he was renowned chief innovation officer George
com). Below I will explain two extremely happy that for the first time in Shapiro, MD, and COO Dr. Matt Burnett;
breakthroughs at our institute years he was able to sleep well at night. In as well as with Eduardo Maristany, MD
using stem cells providing success for the addition, his residual arm nerve symptoms (www.naplescfm.com).
first time in a human patient. were 98% gone. Relief of these problems OTHER DISORDERS: Stem cells are
from epidural/facet injections had also never proven effective and provided by us for
ASTHMA: There has been no published before been reported. This case and that of a variety of other disorders, including
the asthma patient are being submitted as a MS, Osteoarthritis as an alternative to
prior report of successful treatment of medical journal case report for publication. joint replacement surgery, Rheumatoid
asthma in a human. One study showed Arthritis, Diabetes, Autism, Crohn’s disease/
success in a cat study, and others in rodents. SAFETY: Properly used, stem cells have no ulcerative colitis, chronic kidney disease,
Two months ago, we treated a patient known severe side effects unlike the toxic ED/Peyronie’s disease, retinitis pigmentosa,
with a simple one-hour intravenous corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic
infusion of stem cells in Antigua who then other drugs and surgery commonly used retinopathy, infertility, lupus, and spinal cord
had immediate relief of his asthma. He for treatment. injury paralysis.
experienced a 90% decrease in his use of his COST: Treatment is not covered by insurance,
emergency inhaler and a 70% decrease in his but our charges are much less than at other MORE INFORMATION: If you would like
use of his nebulizer that has continued for offshore centers. more information, please email us at care@
months to date. thepsci.com or call us at 847.699.6810. We
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SEVERE BACK PAIN AND stem cell research through our 501(c)(3) world and have physical offices in Chicago
SPINAL ARTHRITIS: non-profit foundation (www.theforem.org) and Naples, FL.

One month ago, we treated a forty-seven- January 2022
year-old patient with disk herniations,
spondylolisthesis, facet arthritis, and other
abnormalities manifesting as severe chronic
back pain and spasms, unresponsive to
medications, and requiring nocturnal
pain medications due to severe disruption

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intimate and comfortable space designed for two. up to a year seem to be the new norm for many vendors.

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comfort. The dual motorized design provides continuous support for your legs and back, with custom ordering that special piece to be produced with
independent control of the footrest and back position, with bases which swivel. Available in the rich history and artisanal passion while eagerly
anticipating its arrival is nothing new to Casa Italia.
all our leathers, Finn features a slim, classic modern look with a manual release adjustable Generally speaking, a typical special order can normally
headrest. The chair is available in two sizes, medium and large. take four to five months. The impact on Italian vendors
has been kept to a minimum.

That’s not unusual to homeowners and interior designers
alike, who agree a well-made, sophisticated tailored piece
is well worth the wait.

But what if you could have authentic Italian home
furnishings right away? We’re talking weeks instead of
months in some cases. It’s true. “In stock” is the new gold,
and to cater to the ever-growing clientele in Naples, Casa
Italia now offers five Quick-ship programs, from dining
to beds, sofas, and everything in between.

A hidden gem within the Naples Design District, Casa
Italia’s multi-brand showroom on 3rd Ave North, where
Gabriella Acosta is happy to welcome you and inform
visitors on what sets these pieces apart. From striking
ceramic dining tables to contemporary sleek leather
recliners.

Gabriella says, “the feedback from clients is always one
of excitement to know how quick the turnaround time
is.” She explains the most popular among the Quick-
ship options are the beds & dining tables. “You always
have to have a place to sleep and enjoy a good meal.”
Having the essentials while you wait for those other
special pieces that create a home is always more feasible.
While splurging on a gorgeous statement sofa from
Italy, in our experience clients don’t mind the wait.

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The importance (and ease) of backing up

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BY JEFF BOHR
Naples Mac Help

T here are two kinds of people: kept attached to your computer via a that you do not run out of
Those who back up, and those wired connection or on the local network. space. Most USB drives
who will. Off-site, or online backups, are stored on a have software that will
That is one of my favorite server that could be hundreds or thousands automatically backup your
expressions about the importance of miles away, and files are transferred via computer and allow you to
of backing up the data that is stored on the internet. Each has advantages and select the files to be backed
your computer. disadvantages, which I will explain. up and the frequency of
backups. A 4TB external
Computers store data—all files, photos, Local Backup hard drive can be found for under $90, and
music, emails, documents, etc.—on the external drives as large as 8TB are now
internal hard drive inside your laptop and This is becoming easier, as prices of available for under $100!
desktop. Studies show that hard drives will external hard drives are still falling as If you have a Windows PC, you can
fail. It is not a matter of ‘if ’ their capacities increase. External USB find the backup program by going to the
but ‘when.’ Most hard drives drives are available at any office supply or Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories >
still contain small discs that electronics store. You will want to buy a System Tools, and then click Backup.
spin, and like all moving drive that has a storage capacity that is at If you have a Mac, the built-in Time
parts, the day will come least double your computer’s hard drive. Machine software will open when you
when the discs will spin no For example, if your laptop has a 1TB hard connect an external drive and ask you if
more. Newer hard drives are drive, get an external USB drive that is that is the drive that you want to use for
solid-state drives (SSDs) 2TB or larger. This extra room will be used backup. Just say yes and you are ready to go!
for incremental backups and will assure On a Mac, you may be asked to erase the
and have no moving parts but are harder to disk, which is safe as it is formatting it for
recover data from when they fail. Will you use as a backup drive.
be prepared?
Off-site Backup
It is important to understand that
backup is a process. As long as new data is There are several services that offer
being created and changes are being made, online backup services, you can search for
backups also need to be updated. “online backups” and see what is available.

There are two types of backup strategies:
local and off-site. A local backup is usually

44 | North Naples News January 2022

Costs start at around $30 annually and are usually based on North Naples News | 45
storage capacity, so the larger the storage needed, the higher the
annual cost. I personally use the service provided by BackBlaze
(backblaze.com). They allow backup of not only your computer
but also connected external hard drives, so if you keep photos
or music on separate drives, those will be safe as well if a local
crash occurs. You can also backup multiple computers under
their affordable family plans. Another feature I like is the
BackBlaze app for tablets and smartphones. It allows access to
any backed-up files from anywhere using your portable device.
So, if you need a photo that is on your desktop in Naples, and
you are in New York, just open the app on your device and you
can display, share, save and print that photo!

Backing up your phone or tablet

You can set up your Android phone or tablet to
automatically back up your files using these steps:

• On your Android phone, open the Google One app.
• At the top, tap storage.
• Scroll to the device backup section.
• If this is your first phone backup: tap set up data

backup.
• If this isn’t your first phone backup: tap view details.
• To see your backup settings, tap manage backup.
• Choose your backup settings.
• If you get advice to install an app, update an app, or

change your settings, follow the onscreen steps. Then, go
back to the Google One app to finish.
• If asked, tap allow permissions.
• At the top left, tap back.

To back up an iOS device such
as an iPhone or iPad:

• Open settings
• Go to settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud

Backup.
• Turn on iCloud backup. iCloud automatically backs up

your iPhone daily when iPhone is connected to power,
locked, and connected to Wi-Fi. ...
• To perform a manual backup, tap back up now.

Which backup is for you?

Local backups using a connected drive are fast, inexpensive,
and convenient. However, if a disaster such as a flood, fire, or
electrical surge occurs, both your computer and backup could
be damaged. Online backups are becoming faster and also less
expensive. They are convenient as they can be accessed with any
online connection but be sure to make sure that the service’s
default backup plan includes the documents and settings
important to you.

In closing, remember that a backup is only as useful as the
last time it was performed—if your computer crashes and the
most recent backup you have is from 2017, that may not be of
much help.


May you have 1,000 backups and never need one.

January 2022

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Tourism

A celebrated economic engine for the community

SANDRA RIOS NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND, EVERGLADES CVB
Public Relations & Communications
Manager – Tourism Division about 9.6% of
the region’s
I f it seems that our “snowbirds” and workforce. Our
visitors are returning sooner and local retailers,
staying longer, you’re right. While entertainment
it is customary to see visitors arrive centers, sports
just prior to Thanksgiving and depart facilities,
after the spring holidays, all indicators attractions, and
transportation
are showing that we are shifting from a companies, to
name a few,
seasonal community to a highly desirable, benefit from
strong tourism
year-round travel destination. Many first- numbers. There
is a multitude
time visitors over the past eighteen months of small
businesses and
discovered our enviable wide-open spaces, family-run
companies
pristine white sand beaches, and upscale, that indirectly
ARTIS-NAPLES benefit from
yet casual, lifestyle. Combined with the tourism. These
might include beauty salons, fitness and
ability to work remotely and the desire to nutrition centers, spas, car dealerships,
financial institutions, delivery companies,
retire earlier or buy a pet-related services, and even tax attorneys
who reap the benefits of the tourism
second home, many trickle down.
Yet a significant page in the tourism
of those visitors are playbook is not reflected in employment
numbers alone. A stable and vibrant
now new residents
North Naples News | 47
of Collier County. It

is wonderful to see

that our destination

has surpassed many

others as a prime

area for relocation

and relaxation to so PHOTO COURTESY OF JEFF HERRON | JW MARRIOTT MARCO ISLAND
many individuals BEACH RESORT
across the country

and beyond that had not known about us those of much larger

before. It’s fair to say Florida’s Paradise metropolitan areas.

Coast has been “discovered”. You can rest Local businesses

assured that a new favorite GPS location are quickly adjusting

has been tagged on many mobile devices. to the steadily

Tourists travel here for the very same increasing stream

reasons we live here—beautiful weather of customers and

with 300+ days of sunshine annually, the area’s hotels are

outstanding beaches, availability of luxury eagerly keeping pace

goods and services, a rich tapestry of by adjusting staffing

museums, performing arts centers and to accommodate

cultural activities, and a wealth of healthy increased business volumes. The pace of

and adventurous outdoor activities. An visitation and the value of such are hitting

additional point of great appeal is the all-time highs. And that is a cause for

abundance of “green space’ that houses our celebration.

public parks and beach access points. These Tourism is a key economic driver for

assets truly set us apart from most other Collier County accounting for the direct

luxury destinations and many are supported employment of over 30,000 individuals.

by tourism dollars generated throughout It is rebounding to pre-pandemic levels

the year. Collier County amenities rival at a steady pace and now comprises

January 2022

financial grants to develop new and
enriching exhibits celebrating arts
and cultural offerings in the region)
$650,000
As you can see, an impressive roster
of vital assets is maintained by the TDT
revenue. Collectively this represents a
significant investment for the community
and enriches the quality of life for all

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

economic landscape is fostered through a To put things
multi-faceted business environment and a
roster of community-facing programs that in perspective, the
support the day-to-day conveniences and
ambiance that residents of Collier County destination welcomed
enjoy. A substantial portion of tourism
dollars is allocated annually towards a variety over two million visitors PHOTO COURTESY OF JEFF HERRON | JW MARRIOTT MARCO ISLAND BEACH RESORT
of critical community initiatives that help
Collier County maintain its status as a in 2021. Those visitors
highly desirable location for residents and
visitors alike. Tourism is a quiet economic generated over $35 million in Tourist County residents. It is important to note,
engine that plays a bigger role within our
community than you might realize, and one Development Tax (TDT) during that not a single penny of tax-payer dollars
that should certainly be celebrated.
time and accounted for over $2.3 billion in is used to fund the programs, saving the
As a community, residents benefit
directly from what is called the Tourist spending over the course of the year. average Collier County resident about
Development Tax (TDT). The Tourist
Development Tax is a 5% tax levied on all Using rounded numbers, the TDT is $1,200 in real estate taxes annually.
overnight hotel stays within the County,
generated directly from those visiting our reinvested across the community within Now that much of the disruption caused
region. These dollars, which are overseen
and appropriated by the TDC (Tourist summarized categories, using defined by the pandemic is in our rearview mirror,
Development Council), are reinvested in
infrastructure projects, arts and cultural percentages as outlined by Collier County it is timely to take a moment and reflect on
programs, and beach renourishment
initiatives. These programs are vital to statutes. These items are noted below: the significant role that tourism plays within
maintaining the standard of living and real
estate values that make Collier County • Global Tourism Promotion the fabric of our community. It enriches the
one of the fastest-growing and most highly
sought-after markets in the country. These (marketing campaigns and lives of residents by maintaining the quality
dollars also fuel the global marketing
efforts that are required to keep the operational overhead) $12 million of our beaches and public parks, supporting
destination top of mind in an increasingly
competitive market. • Beach Park Facilities (maintenance our arts and cultural institutions, creating

and upgrades) $1 million a robust economic climate, and generating

• Beach Renourishment a strong global brand through marketing

(replenishment of the iconic white efforts which in turn generates opportunities

sand beaches along our thirty-mile for business growth. These elements

coastline and dredging projects that combined elevate the quality of life for all

maintain open waterways allowing Collier County residents.

recreational and safe watercraft It is important to note that not many

access through key waterway passes) destinations can lay claim to possessing

$13 million all the elements that create a perfect and

• TDC Capital (projects such as the welcoming tourist destination—a white sand

development and build-out of the ribboned coastline, wide-open spaces filled

Paradise Sports Complex) $5 million with untainted natural assets, exceptional

• County Museums (celebrating and entertainment, outstanding attractions, and

preserving the rich history and an unmatched lifestyle.

heritage of the region) $2 million And all we must do is look no further

• Non-County Museums (providing than our own backyard.

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Kensington Golf & Country Club

Elevates golf experience with complete restoration of championship golf course

K ensington Golf & Country Club club setting,” With this latest work now
has reopened its completely said David completed on our golf
restored Robert Trent Jones Krzywonos,
Jr.-designed championship General course, we can offer current
golf course following a nearly Manager of and prospective members
$7.2-million investment by the Club’s Kensington a practically brand-new
private membership. Golf & club experience within an
Country established club setting.
The project included planting all new Club. “We
varieties of Bermuda grass playing surfaces, are especially proud to complete this latest – DAVID KRZYWONOS
Bimini fairways and TifEagle greens; project with no incremental assessment.” General Manager of
adding drainage to promote “firm-and-fast” Kensington Golf & Country Club Kensington Golf & Country Club
playing conditions; the addition of long, offers casual and formal dining, including
meandering “ribbon tees” to create new a 150-seat outdoor dining area known as a Pilates studio.
distances and angles; enhanced sight lines Brighton Pointe. Designed by well-known For more information on Kensington
from all bunkers and updated bunker liner Naples architect David Humphrey, this
construction; reduced concrete cart paths open-air building offers a stunning view Golf & Country Club, contact Sara M.
in landing down the 18th hole of the golf course and James, Director of Membership and
areas; and features a casual, island style architecture, Marketing at 239.213.1983 or visit www.
state-of-the- including a full kitchen and large bar kensingtoncc.com.
art irrigation area. It also extends resort style food and
control system. beverage service to the adjacent pool.
Other club amenities include an
“I take Olympic-sized heated swimming pool with
tremendous cabanas and year-round social activities.
pride in the There also are seven rebuilt Har-Tru tennis
design work courts and four new Pickleball courts, plus
done at a recently renovated fitness center, featuring
Kensington
Golf &
Country
Club over the
years, starting
with the original golf course more than 25
years ago and followed by the renovation
completed in 2006,” said Jones. “Now,
we have a completely reinvigorated and
updated golf course, in concert with our
strategic design philosophies.”

Centrally located on 380 acres off Pine
Ridge Road just east of Airport-Pulling
Road, Kensington Golf & Country Club is
one of the more established clubs in North
Naples having opened in 1994. The golf
course restoration comes on the heels of a
$3.5-million renovation and expansion of
the Club’s 30,000-square-foot clubhouse.

“With this latest work now completed
on our golf course, we can offer current and
prospective members a practically brand-
new club experience within an established

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