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ANTILLES’ PHASE 2 MODELS are on their way

BY LUCITT & CO. can encroach upon its 110,000-acre the master suite separate from the other
estuarial reserve—nor Antilles’ views for bedrooms.
P hase Two construction of that matter. The Montserrat offers higher
Antilles’ Coach Homes has been ceilings enhanced by deep cove ceilings Standard features included in Antilles’
progressing well. The first release in the living room and master bedroom. purchase price distinguish it from other
is under roof, and crews have been The new Montserrat Phase Two decorator new construction projects. Units include
working long hours on all stages from model highlights the cove with deep crown solid core eight-foot interior doors, quartz
individual lot development to exterior molding and backlights it to dramatic countertops, Kohler fittings, stainless steel
and now interior construction. The first of effect. Montserrat Grand Coach Homes kitchen appliances, 16 SEER Carrier A/C
the new four-unit Grand Coach Homes are priced from the low $600,000’s. systems, and windows and exterior doors
is on schedule for spring delivery. New that are wind-rated to the exacting Miami/
decorator models are also included in Antilles’ Classic Coach Homes are also Dade standards in the purchase price.
Phase Two. The original Grand Coach in Phase Two. They are smaller four-unit Please refer to the development’s feature
Home’s first floor Nevis model is still coach homes priced from the upper- sheet or website to review the value built
available for accompanied viewing and $400,000’s. The new first-floor Saba into every unit as standard.
the Phase Two version will be delivered designer model currently being fitted out
during the fourth quarter of 2022. Pricing showcases a revised Classic Coach Home Antilles’ Flamingo Club is in the heart
starts in the upper $500,000’s. kitchen layout that relocates Phase One’s of the community. It offers resort-level
pantry to a side wall, significantly opening amenities within its 14,000 square feet
The Nevis is a 1,980 square foot, up its great room footprint. The Saba is of indoor and outdoor appointments.
three-bedroom residence that includes a three-bedroom floorplan and includes No memberships are required beyond
an attached two-car garage and large, 1,537 square feet under air. It offers direct Antilles’ low monthly fees to enjoy its
screened-in lanai. Measuring nine by garage access, and all Classic Coach gracious community gathering, sports, and
twenty-eight feet wide, it spans the great Homes include individual, single car leisure spaces.
room and offers peaceful lake or preserve garages and screened-in lanais. The model
views for the year-round Florida-style can be viewed when accompanied by an Antilles is a gated community two
indoor-outdoor living year. Antilles’ on-site agent. miles south of Tamiami Trail East (US 41),
signature assets of sunshine and serenity off Collier Boulevard (SR 951). Turn east
are enhanced by the timeless quality of its The upper floor Tobago Classic Coach on Port Au Prince Road and continue to
West Indies island-style architecture. It Home is a somewhat smaller three- The Flamingo Club, 155 Indies Drive East,
all comes together when served with a bedroom floorplan at 1,509 square feet. Naples, FL 34114. Antilles is represented
side of southern hospitality at its fabulous It showcases higher ceilings and cove by JRW Developer Resources, a division
Flamingo Club amenity center. Antilles detailing in its peninsula-style kitchen, of John R. Wood Properties. Please refer
offers the level of style and substance that plus the relocated pantry noted above. to AntillesNaples.com to register or call
can turn a unit into a place to call home. The Tobago echoes the Saba floorplan 239.691.4455 for an appointment. The
and offers a split-bedroom format, with sales center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5
In addition to outstanding lanai views, p.m., and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Grand Coach Homes feature a cook’s
kitchen with two long walls of solid-wood May/June/July 2022
cabinetry with soft close hinges, stainless
steel appliances, and a huge quartz-
topped island that commands center stage
presence over the entire great room and
outdoor living area.

The upper floor Montserrat is the
largest residence in Antilles at 2,444
square feet under air. It features a ground
floor entry that sets it apart for its single-
family home ambiance. Its treetop views
are uninterrupted in all directions and
often enhanced by the soaring beauty of
Rookery Bay’s endless wildlife sightings,
Antilles’ next-door neighbor to the west.
The bay’s proximity means no development

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CITYSTATE OF THE

Affordable Housing Actions

BY TERESA HEITMANN ingredients needed to address the problem development of housing that is affordable.
City of Naples Mayor in a real way. The purpose of the fund is to provide
no or low-interest long-term loans and/
M ost of our residents are In the spring of 2016, the Collier or grants as gap financing for affordable
beginning to understand County Board of Commissioners (BCC) housing development. Presently the BCC
that the lack of housing authorized a comprehensive study of is committed to an annual allocation
that is affordable to our housing needs in the county. In early of funds from the General Fund in an
workforce, seniors, and disabled citizens 2017, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) amount to be determined in the coming
has become a crisis. It is past the time to Advisory Services Panel was engaged to months. This will support both rental and
act. There is a misconception about the conduct the study. That panel consisted affordable homeownership development.
impact affordable housing has on our of a group of nationally recognized
neighborhoods and property values. Too specialists in the field. The study produced b. Collier County Community
many citizens have the impression that sound data on the status of housing Land Trust: The County also authorized
this is “public housing” or “the projects” development in Collier County and made the establishment of an independent
and will shelter crime, poor behavior, and a series of recommendations to deter a non-profit 501(c)(3) land trust to acquire,
devalue their properties. The contrary is future housing crisis that they believed receive, hold, and administer land. The
the truth. Populations aided by housing to be imminent. In the fall of 2017, the land will be leased at a de minimis rent
that is affordable are our working class, BCC accepted the ULI study and made ($100/yr.) to the homeowner or multi-
service providers, and individuals on it public. In early 2018, the BCC adopted family developer who builds on the land.
fixed incomes. They are our young most of the recommendations in the The one restriction is that only housing
professionals, teachers, nurses, emergency report and authorized county staff to that is affordable can occupy the land
responders, hospitality workers, and proceed with implementing them. in perpetuity. Thus, taking the cost of
construction labor force to mention a land out of the development equation
few. They are all critical to sustaining The ULI report outlined key obstacles and ensuring that the housing stock
our wonderful Naples lifestyle and robust to the production of housing that is will remain affordable. The $20,000,000
economy. Ensuring an adequate supply affordable. They are: (1) the length of portion of the “Penny Tax” dedicated to
of housing that is affordable within a time for approvals, administrative burden, affordable housing must be spent for the
reasonable distance of jobs is an issue of and lack of certainty in the development acquisition of land that is to be placed in
economic development and sustainability, process, (2) the high cost of land and the land trust. The BCC has authorized
not welfare. increased construction costs for code this amount to be placed in a dedicated
requirements, (3) low-density zoning, County account for the purpose of land
In addition, there is a perception (4) lack of a dedicated funding source to acquisition.
that nothing is being done to address support affordable housing development.
this crisis. That is also not true. The City These obstacles have made it difficult, c. Use of Excess County Land: The
of Naples Community Redevelopment if not impossible, for the development County has also established a policy to
Agency is undergoing a study to identify community to address the problem. periodically identify unutilized county-
strategies that would be appropriate owned land that has the potential for
while maintaining the Naples vision to Since the adoption of the ULI housing development and place it in the
protect our small-town charm. Collier Housing Study, Collier County has put trust. It also has a new policy that requires
County has implemented policies and into place several significant mechanisms, any new land purchase by the county to
mechanisms to focus on the problem policies, and assets to remediate and/or be evaluated for the potential to include
and is in the process of instituting remove these obstacles. housing on the parcel in addition to the
others. There is a new-found political intended use.
will and a well of community support a. Collier County Housing
that has emerged throughout Collier Trust Fund: The County established d. Alternative Development and
County. These are a few of the necessary a dedicated fund for supporting the

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Design Standards for Housing that is Affordable: The County Home of the
Land Development Code (LDC) has been amended to allow “Naples Medallion”
exemptions from certain high-cost standards geared to large-
scale high-end development. This does not mean that the CLOSING SOON | AFTER 56 YEARS
products will become low quality, but “luxury” standards will be
relaxed to provide a quality affordable home. EVERYTHING

e. Permitting Housing That is Affordable in Commercial MUST GO!
Zones: The Land Development Code (LDC) is in the process
of being amended to allow housing that is affordable to be 30%-70% OFF STOREWIDE
developed in commercial zones as-of-right at a density up to
sixteen DU/acre. This will open new land opportunities for VAHAN AND OTHER DESIGNERS INCLUDED
underutilized of unused commercial properties and eliminate
the need for a lengthy zoning process. *With some exclusions on medallions, coins and single diamonds over 1ct.

f. Allowing Increased Density in Activity Centers: Fine Since
The County Land Development Code (LDC) presently Jewelry 1966
identifies a series of “Activity Centers” which have special
zoning conditions. They are areas immediately surrounding GIA Certified Apprasier
major arterial intersections such as Airport Road and Pine • Custom Design • Redesigning • Fine Jewelry Repairs
Ridge Road. Housing development at sixteen DU/acre is
presently allowed as one of those conditions. The LDC is being 1197 Third Street South | Olde Naples MON-SAT 10AM-5PM
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acre due to the location and direct access to jobs, services, and
amenities in these areas. These are ideal locations for housing Old Naples News | 11
that is affordable.

g. Strategic Opportunity Sites (SOS): The Land
Development Code (LDC) will be incorporating SOS
development. This is in essence a commercial/industrial
PUD that is established for the purpose of an employment
center, corporate headquarters, or manufacturing center. The
development of housing that is affordable will be allowed
in an SOS at up to twenty-five DU /acre. This is due to the
proximity to good-paying jobs.

h. Transit Oriented Development (TOD): The Land
Development Code (LDC) will be incorporating regulations
for developing housing along transit corridors at densities up
to twenty-five DU/acre from the base allowable of thirteen
DU/acre provided two-thirds of the increased density is
housing that is affordable.

In March of this year, Mr. Stephen Hruby received the
honor of the prestigious Sam Noe Award, which recognizes
exemplary service by current or past members of the City’s
boards and committees for distinguished service within the
mission of that body. Mr. Hruby assisted me in providing
the information above, and I thank him for his service and
support.

Let’s focus on solving our community’s affordable housing
matter by working together. Please let me know if you
are interested in helping in our efforts by emailing me at
[email protected].

Be well.

Mayor Teresa Heitmann

May/June/July 2022

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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

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National Blood Pressure Month by diet
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1. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN 1. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN
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Stronger and better together!

KEEPING COOL IN THE SUMMER

BY PAULA ALLIA thing one can do is to eat cooling foods. exercise times but for fun additions to
PT, DHSc, MTC, OCS Cooling foods are foods that have everyday meals:

T he temperatures are warming in high water content. This high water • Mint or peppermint in a salad or
Florida! Some of you stay and content allows for the body to participate drink
endure the heat of the summer in activities while trying to keep the
while others depart at this time body’s internal temperature from • Coconut water, lime or lemon
and head for another place called home. overheating. Ensuring the addition of water, and iced green tea
Others still head back to reality and back including cooling foods and drink in the
to their main place of business. Whether diet throughout the day can help. Excess • Watermelon, melon, bananas, and
you stay or leave all have experienced the consumption of heating foods should kiwis
beauty of Naples this season! Now it is be avoided and could be the reason why
time for the warmer months of the year you feel tired or you do not perform well • Curd
and preparing to keep the body cool is while participating in summer activities. • Mushrooms/onions
important to your health. • Green leafy vegetables to add to a
Drinking plenty of water is most
Exercising in the warmer months important and if exercising in the heat. sandwich or salad
can cause an increased internal body Sweating does send liquid out to the • Celery (95% water)
temperature. This can increase stress on the skin and the evaporation process can • Lemongrass, lemon balm,
body. Maintaining a proper fluid balance cool but if sweating a lot, electrolytes
with water and electrolytes can help the such as sodium and potassium can also coriander, and basil
body function at its best. Excess heat can accompany the sweat which can be • Yogurt
harm the body and create deleterious detrimental if not replaced. Thus, adding
effects on the organs of the body. electrolytes may be beneficial. If, however, If you participate in a sport, it is a good
cooling foods and drinks are consumed, idea that a half-hour before to have a full
It is important to avoid dehydration these items help to keep the body glass of water. Cut up some watermelon
always but especially in the summer temperature lower. The other benefits of or cucumbers to take along with you and
months. All chemical reactions within many of these foods are that they contain consume a piece during a break. The higher
the body depend upon water. Having the nutrients to help maintain balance. the water content the better.
proper amount keeps the body balanced
and the proper electrolytes allow the body There are lists of cooling foods to Avoid eating too many heating foods.
to function in a safe manner. Sweating discover just by perusing the internet. These include caffeine, alcohol, chile and
is one way the body cools itself. When Here are just a few cooling foods staples spicy foods, dried fruits and nuts, cloves,
dehydrated, the body can go into heat to consider when preparing for not only cinnamon, and ginger. Do your research
stress first and if the temperature of the and fill your refrigerator with all of the
body does not get reduced, no further cooling foods that will help make your
sweating is possible and the person goes summer months not only comfortable
into heatstroke. Severe consequences up to but healthy.
and including death can occur.
One more thing….look up cooling
What can be done to keep the gloves (Stanford University). These are
body cool? Obviously staying in a cool now being tried with professional teams
environment is helpful by drinking and others to keep the body cool and
plenty of fluids is still pertinent to avoid to enhance performance by cooling
dehydrating the body. The other biggest the palms of the hands. This is due
to the cooling effect and the way the
anastomosis is in the hands, allowing
the cool to get into the bloodstream to
prevent overheating and all for quicker
recovery and better performance. You can
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VILLAGE SCHOOL OF NAPLES

Unveils new state-of-the-art track and field facility as part of ongoing capital campaign

T he Village School of Naples,
an independent school serving
students in preschool through
twelfth grade, recently unveiled its
new $1.8-million Track and Field facility.

The state-of-the-art project includes a

400-meter, synthetic track with an interior

competition field for other competitive

sports such as soccer, lacrosse, and football.

Construction began on the project

last fall and was completed just in time

for the current season. The project is part

of an ongoing $3-million renovation and

expansion of the school’s academic, arts,

and athletic facilities to accommodate

current and future growth.

“We are grateful to all of the families,

staff, and other donors who have generously

contributed to making the dream of a new Students participate in a ceremonial first walk around the new oval track
Track & Field complex on our campus a

reality,” said Dennis Chapman, Head of

School for The Village School of Naples. help us achieve our vision of being the continue to invest in top-notch athletic

“These new athletic facilities will further preferred educational choice for students facilities on our campus.”

advance our growing varsity athletic and their families in our community,” said Located at 6000 Goodlette-Frank Rd.,

program and help us continue to attract top Jane Badger, Director of Development for The Village School of Naples originally

student-athletes from both in and outside of The Village School. “Each of these projects began as The Caring Place Preschool

Southwest Florida.” will be recognized with donor naming in 1985 as an outreach at North Naples

Founded nearly four decades ago as a opportunities.” United Methodist Church. In 2000,

private institution for preschool students, Future phases of outdoor athletic the church relocated to the present

The Village School of Naples introduced facilities could include six lighted tennis campus location and added The Village

an Upper School division for high school courts immediately adjacent to the new School, beginning with K-2 and thirty-

students in 2017. Since then, the school’s track along with accessory fields that seven students. In 2006, the school was

leadership has been aggressively renovating could be used for such sports as javelin, accredited by the Florida Council of

and expanding the academic, arts, and discus, and shot-put. There also could be Independent Schools and the Florida

athletic facilities to accommodate current additional practice fields. Kindergarten Council.

and future growth. The task of growing the athletics In 2009, parents asked The Village

Included in the most recent campus program lies with John Egan, who was School for a middle school to be added

improvements are a near doubling of space recently brought in as Athletic Director at and soon after added the middle school

in the two-story Upper School Building The Village School. Egan, who previously one grade a year to complete the eighth

to provide more classroom space and served as the Athletic Director at Christian grade. Four years later, the Board of

administrative offices as well as a new Heritage School in Trumbull, Connecticut, Directors voted to add an upper school

culinary arts test kitchen. Also within will focus on building the Knights’ athletic with seventeen students in the fall of 2017.

the Upper School is the Lauren S. Tayon program into one that draws in top In June 2020, The Village School

Drama Studio with a large main stage area student-athletes across all sports. celebrated its first-ever graduating class of

along with rehearsal space, music rooms, “It is estimated that more than sixty seniors with a class of twelve students. The

storage, and dining/theater seating for percent of Village School students school currently has over 100 upper school

future plays and other performances. participate on an athletic team and more students, including eighteen in the class

“This campuswide improvement plan than 100 of them participate each athletic of 2022. For additional information, visit

will enhance the student experience and season,” Egan said. “So, it is important we www.villageschoolnaples.org.

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TIPS FOR

7MOVING QUICKLY
BY ALEXANDRA JANZ OVERALL NAPLES MARKET STATISTIC

H omes in Naples are selling MARCH 2022 COMPARED TO MARCH 2021
fast—and as that’s happening, ALL DATA FROM THE NAPLES BOARD OF REALTORS® MLS – APRIL 4, 2022
many buyers expect sellers to
be ready to move out quickly. TIP #4: Ask for help • Changes of clothing
Check out these seven tips for moving Enlist your friends and family to You may need to set aside bags
quickly that can help you pack up and for each member of your family (pets
get out the door fast if your closing date help you pack up when you’re in a rush. included). Remember, these items won’t
is right around the corner: Whether you have to bribe people with go in boxes, and they’ll stay with you on
pizza and beer or call in the favors that moving day.
TIP #1: Start packing before you sell people owe you, now’s the time. As the TIP #7: Hire professional movers
There’s no rule that says you must sell saying goes, many hands make light The best way to get a good outcome
work. for packing and moving is to find
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your belongings. In fact, packing early— TIP #5: Move some of your belongings early, for you. Professional movers are efficient
before you list your home—can even if possible and fast, and though it may take a day
help you sell faster. That’s because the or two, you won’t have to worry about
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the house, the more open and available home before you close on your current items together. If you need a reputable
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the food they are eating, the abdominal cramping, go for the
W ith the psychological burden of the stress they are exposed to, and formula that has S.boulardii, B.lactis,
Covid-19 pandemic upon us, one of the environmental pollution that L.plantarum, and L.acidophilus
the common questions I hear from surrounds them. Most of the probiotic strains built into it. And
my patients is: “Doc, I am so upset “citizens” of this microbiome reside even if your probiotic product does
by what is going on and I get these stomach cramps. in our large and small intestines, not officially require refrigeration—it
What can I do without taking medications?” but some live on the skin and even is prudent to keep it in the dark and
other parts of the body. When this cool place to avoid spoilage. Because
The truth is that our gut has a mind of its own. It intricate system is ideally balanced, probiotic manufacturing is not
is truly our second brain. There are several reasons for every player has a purpose. regulated by FDA, you should always
that. On the molecular level, there are more receptors discuss using your probiotic needs
for serotonin—a happiness neurotransmitter—in the The job of the microbiome with your physician.
gut than in the brain. On a quantum level, there are is to maintain healthy digestion,
memories being recorded as electromagnetic imprints immunity, neurologic function, If despite your best efforts, you
in our gut. If you doubt this fact, just talk to any organ skin health, respiratory, and even have still come down with nervous
recipient and they will tell you that they often have reproductive and urinary functions. stomach cramps—drink some
memories of things that never happened to them Unfortunately, the end of the warm peppermint tea—it has an
but did happen to the deceased organ donors. Now, twentieth century has been marked antispasmodic effect on the gut.
because our organs store memories, which consist of by antibiotics being overprescribed Eating dark chocolate may offer
thoughts and experiences coupled with emotions, we to the majority of patients in the mild relief. A good rule of thumb
effectively have a second mind within our physical western world. As a result, most is that quick fixes do not work to
body, populated with this information. of us have emerged with our good fix the root of the problem with
bacteria being exterminated as your nervous gut. Try implementing
You will often hear people say: “I know this with collateral damage in pursuit of the meaningful lifestyle changes as
my gut.” And it is true. Any stimulus you are exposed virulent bacteria. discussed above, coupled with
to, like the news on TV, for example, is then instantly meditative visualizations, deep
matched through a huge database of associative A recommendation for a breathing, and restorative yoga. All
memories—the gut then releases the neuro-hormones good probiotic is often useful. of these holistic modalities can be
coupled with that memory. What can you do? Probiotics are not just repopulating very helpful in drug-free restoration
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information from TV and the internet. molecules, and other existing Dr. Kogan is a Concierge Holistic Internal
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the future. Because of this, there are some
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areas around this growing municipality.

One such unique neighborhood is
Crayton Cove. It is home to the city dock
where you can walk out on the dock and see
numerous boats of all kinds, some of which
are for charter to go fishing, a day sail, or a
sunset cruise. There are some of Naples’ finest
restaurants here including Bleu Provence,
The Dock Restaurant, Chez Boët, and then
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Along with this, there are some specialty
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exclusive items from in Tin City, and other musical and dance
Celebrated in Style featured designers during a silent auction. performances. Sea Salt also hosted an
exclusive cocktail party on April 10 for
M ore than a dozen events All proceeds from spring fashion week VIP and All-Access ticket holders only.
were scheduled for the benefitted Youth Haven, a nonprofit
bi-annual Naples Fashion organization that provides a safe place for Sponsors of the philanthropic fashion
Week, a celebration of abused and neglected children and teens event included Dillard’s,
luxury and style from April 4 to 11 to in Southwest Florida. Bobbi Brown, Foreman
benefit the nonprofit Youth Haven. Productions, Luminaire
“Bringing happiness to young children Foto, Victory Wellness
The week-long celebration of fashion and preparing teens for adulthood is the Center, 4 Elements Yoga,
culminated with “The Designer Show” energy that drives our passion for making Shades of Naples, Taylor
on April 11 at the Gulfshore Playhouse this fashion week a huge success,” says Rental, ContentClix, and
featuring fashion designers such as Joseph Beth Catizone, founder of Naples Fashion Maurica Hurley from
Wendt, Jayden Perry, Annie Diamantidis Week and co-owner of Infinite Recording bestofthebeachswfl.com.
Bags, Anya & Nikki, Pinko, Yesi Rose Studios in Naples. “Youth Haven will be “We are thrilled to
Fashion, White House Atelier, Rick an intricate part of making fashion week have so many fabulous
Rhodes Fashion, Marco Antonio Castillo, happen, some of the children will model sponsors who are
and MacDuggal and Catizone. The show in the main fashion event and will work enthusiastic about Naples
also featured a “Jr. Designer Show”, with part-time for our organization.” Fashion Week and share
styles by ten-year-old “child designer to our vision for the future
the stars” Matthew T. Mutcha. Pre-event shopping began in the wellbeing of our most
afternoon at Gulfshore Playhouse giving vulnerable children,” says
Dani Papa from Naples Art Factory attendees the opportunity to shop the Beth Catizone. “We have
painted live at the event, and social media styles featured in the show, and Sarah added many new, key
influencer and model Alexis McGlasson Lamont, a personal stylist from Why team players such as event
was in attendance. The event also featured Style, was offering one-on-one styling
performances by DJ BoTy, drumming and appointments leading up to the show. planner, Amanda Curbelo from Niche’
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Terry, and vocalist Kelly Clinger. The fashion show at Casanova Boutique, magazines.”
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HAPPY FORTIETH, CSN! our school, to an important milestone in
its history… Thank you to all of you who
T he morning of March hold CSN dear and who, through your
10 was a perfect day for everyday routines of work, play, courtesy,
all the students, faculty, and friendship, continue the legacy of this
and staff of Community remarkable school.”
School of Naples to gather in the Dr. Ryan Chapman then conducted the Upper
John N. Allen Family Stadium to School Band in a rousing World Premiere performance
celebrate its fortieth anniversary. of “Fanfare for the Fortieth,” which he himself
Accompanied by music from the wrote and arranged. The musicians included brass,
80s, over 950 students and their woodwinds, and percussion, and featured junior Max
teachers dressed in white and
Goldberg on tympani. The crowd was
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graders Brooke Glick and Gavin would signal the huge scoreboard screen, which
Korn) took their seats. On the field them to showed the many aspects of the
sat CSN Board members past and begin. But school yesterday and today, including
present along with a few other first, the interviews with some of its founders.
notable guests. The Upper School Middle
Band was also on the field, waiting School Vocal A special highlight of
for the moment when their music Workshop the celebration was having a
students, representative student from each
led by Mrs. division step up to the podium. Fifth
Rebecca grader Kayden Robinson spoke
Richardson, eloquently about Courage, saying,
performed a beautiful rendition “CSN is a great school. Not just for
of the National Anthem. Head academics, athletics, and making
of School Dr. David Watson lifelong friends, but for giving me the
then welcomed the gathering, courage to do things I would normally have not. That is
saying, “The vision, patience, and because CSN always pushes you to do the best you can
generosity of Board members do… CSN certainly provides courage. Whether that
and parents of over many years, means being ready for the next school year, or standing
together with the dedication and in front of a thousand people, giving a speech, both
require courage.” Next, eighth grader Daniela Duque
described Heart by saying, “The heart of CSN is the
people. The same people who welcomed me with open
arms to this beloved community. Though it is an honor
to be the one up here talking about the heart of CSN,
I represent every person here celebrating today… CSN
has a heart. A heart that welcomed me three years ago
and that has been welcoming other students for forty
years.” Finally, senior Jacob Baer spoke on Intellect,
saying, “Rather than going through the motions of just
‘doing work,’ our school makes a point to put purpose
into its actions. ‘Busy work’ is not offered at CSN, but
instead the faculty teaches us how to problem solve
and further understand what has been asked of us. This

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Kayden Robinson deeper understanding fosters
intellectual curiosity in and
Daniela Duque out of our classrooms… I
can confidently say that for
Jacob Baer the past forty years, CSN
has readied students to
jump unsuspected obstacles, Georgy Kurasov
challenge ourselves, and most In the Cafe
importantly prepare young Mixed Media on Canvas
men and women for their 33 x 27
futures.”
Birth of Myth
The Varsity cheerleaders Original Oil on Canvas
then took the field to 40 x 40
perform an exciting routine
to Stevie Wonder’s “Do I Lera
Do” played by the band. Mixed Media on Canvas
CSN Board President 28 x 24
John Allen followed with a
Message of Gratitude, saying,
“…The visionary founding
Board members are pioneers
sitting here beside me: Mrs.
Juliet Collier Sproul, Mr.
Clarke Swanson and Mr.
Tony Ridgway are giants in
the history of this school.
Their presence here today
stands as testament to the determination and hard work,
which was so necessary in those crucial early founding years.
It was their bold vision and uncommon commitment that
laid the foundation for the storied history of your school…
You can learn as much in a tent as you can in a cathedral,
given two things: the right teachers and the right attitude to
learning from those being taught. And that is the key to our
tremendous pride in what has been achieved at Community
School over the past four decades.”
The celebration concluded with a group of fifth graders
and Mrs. Richardson leading the crowd in singing the school
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THE CARTOGRAPHERS S even years ago, or damaged from every place it was ever
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400 Pages of futures. the map, and that someone in a black car starts
$27.99 US Recently following Nell, and the plot thickens.
awarded
42 | Old Naples News a Ph.D. in Who is willing to pay huge sums for this
cartography, map? Why are there seemingly no other copies
or mapmaking, she worked with left in the world? And who are the shadowy
her father, a superstar in the group calling themselves The Cartographers?
field, at the New York Public Library’s map What do they want? The truth is closer to Nell
division. Until the “Junk Box Incident,” which than she would have imagined, and further
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and estranged from her father. Finally break-in at the NYPL map room is followed
finding work at a Brooklyn company making by a murder and suddenly Nell is the prime
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maps for the paying public, Nell shuts out the of Humphrey, Felix, and her father’s old boss,
world. Her only friend is her boss, Humphrey. Swann, to keep her away from the police
But then she is called back to NYPL and until she can unravel the mystery of the old
finds her father has died at his desk. Shocked gas station map. But Nell, as stubborn as her
and confused by her feelings for the man father, will stop at nothing to find the truth.
she fiercely loved who ultimately betrayed Even if it means ruining things a second time
her, she does the unthinkable: she swipes the with Felix.
portfolio from the secret drawer in his desk
only she knows about. Later she opens it to Told from multiple points of view, this
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For dance enthusiasts, May 17 brings exhibitions that will leave a lasting
These warmer months also mean the exciting Artis—Naples debut of the impression. Four other major exhibitions
continuing opportunities to see great world-famous Limón Dance Company. are on view well into July—including
works of art at The Baker Museum Joined by the Naples Philharmonic, Florida Contemporary 2021-22; Pam
through July 24, when the museum the dancers of the acclaimed company Longobardi: Ocean Gleaning; Another
closes to install exhibitions for the present There Is a Time, a reconstruction World: The Transcendental Painting Group
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musical note, with Sharon and Timothy tradition at Artis—Naples is new exhibitions open on the museum’s
Ubben Music Director Andrey Boreyko’s Community Day on May 21, when the third floor: True Likeness, which
final performances conducting the whole community is invited to explore presents contemporary portraits from
Naples Philharmonic as music director Artis—Naples’ cultural campus with diverse artists from around the U.S. in a
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program, featuring Rachmaninoff ’s from free admission to The Baker of who we are as a country, and Recent
electrifying Piano Concerto No. 2 Museum and several performances Acquisitions: 2019 – Present, showcasing
performed by piano star Yulianna by the Naples Philharmonic youth more than fifty works that have been
Avdeeva, the 2010 International Chopin ensembles to a wide variety of hands-on added to the museum’s permanent
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program concludes with Polish composer the official start of summer—on the
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“We had much to celebrate during 27, an annual star-spangled salute to protocols.
this memorable season,” notes Artis— the grand music of America and to the
Naples CEO and President Kathleen men and women who made the ultimate LEFT: Andrey Boreyko
van Bergen. “We were thrilled to fully sacrifice for their country. MIDDLE: Community Day
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CCPS TO STREAM

ALL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES LIVE

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

C ommunity members, alumni
of Collier County Public
Schools (CCPS), and friends
and family of graduates from
across the world will be able to watch
commencement ceremonies as they take
place on the campuses of high schools
across Collier County.

The successful completion of all
degree requirements is a tremendous

accomplishment and is the North Star for does not mean the remaining students 20.2 percentage points from 72.5%
the CCPS Strategic Plan, which outlines in the cohort will be non-graduates. in 2011 to 92.7% in 2021. Subgroup
continuous improvement strategies for In many instances, students complete graduation rates have continued to
graduating students who are college, graduation requirements but take rise significantly as well. Students
career, and life ready. When you ask Dr. longer than four years. We host a with disabilities improved their
Kamela Patton the accomplishment she mid-year commencement ceremony in graduation rate from 48.4% in 2011 to
is most proud of during her eleven years January at the Dr. Martin Luther King, 87.1% in 2021, an increase of 38.7%.
as CCPS superintendent, she will quickly Jr. Administrative Center to celebrate Many people do not realize CCPS
rattle off staggering statistics related to those who needed a little extra time but educates more migrant students than
graduation rates. We are currently at persevered to finish the race. any other school district in Florida.
a Collier County record-high overall When parents or guardians move
graduation rate of 92.7% of students who Everyone in our community for work in agriculture it can be
graduate in four years. It will take several should take pride in the educational extremely disruptive to their child’s
months before the Florida Department of opportunities delivered by our talented education. The graduation rate of our
Education releases the official graduation staff and the staggering numbers that migrant population improved from
results for this year’s class. Keep in mind, reflect public education producing 54.3% in 2011 to 86.6% in 2021, an
that the percentage that gets publicized tomorrow’s workforce and leaders. The increase of 32.3%. The graduation rate
CCPS graduation rate has increased for Black students improved from
48 | Old Naples News 63.8% in 2011 to 90.3% in 2021, an
increase of 26.5%. Hispanic students’
graduation rate improved by 26.6%,
rising from 64.1% in 2011 to 90.7% in
2021. Fourteen percent of our 48,000
students are considered English

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(ELL) because Saturday, May 27-28, 2022. As normal, channel 99. Our public
they score within the limited English these will be ticketed events where schools belong to our community, and
proficiency range. The ELL graduation students will celebrate with family or we are proud to offer this opportunity to
rate improved from 49.8% in 2011 to whomever they choose to invite. Anyone collectively celebrate.
86.8% in 2021, an increase of 37%. Those may watch the ceremonies live by visiting
improvements are incredible! collierschools.com/graduation and PAGE 48
selecting the high school you would like TOP: Naples High School Graduates
Walking across the graduation stage to see. CCPS will also air replays of all the BOTTOM LEFT: Naples High School Graduate
and tossing their caps in the air are ceremonies on the Education Channel, MIDDLE: Lorenzo Walker Technical High School Graduate
moments students will never forget. available to subscribers of Comcast, RIGHT: Naples High School Graduate
It is the culmination of their K-12
academic journey and the launching PAGE 50
point for their next phase in life, LEFT: Barron Collier High School Graduates
whether that means attending college, MIDDLE: Gulf Coast High School Graduates
earning training necessary for a career, RIGHT: Palmetto Ridge High School Graduate
or joining the military.

Currently, this year’s class of
seniors remains on pace to reach—and
potentially exceed—the high standard

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