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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Rob Hannon | rob.hannon@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Happy holidays, friends IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!

Sue Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Paige Shirk AD DESIGNER

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And the busiest, for many of us as we prepare to celebrate with friends and family, plan to travel or welcome houseguests and shop for our favorite people. Our publisher Rob will celebrate at home with his wife, their kids and his mother whose newest best friend, their French bulldog Allen will likely steal the show.

I will be home with my three grown kids and grandson, Teddy, celebrating with some action on the Big Green Egg and movie nights (Moonstruck, Die Hard, Elf and Love Actually). We will Zoom with family from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine

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Dani Moore CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Vikki Locke, Kimberly A. Dye, Allison Gibeson, Stacy Vermylen CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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and attend the sunset service at church to pause, reflect on our many blessings and celebrate the glory of life.

In this issue, we introduce the creative designers at Simplify Home Services who set the stage at the home of Lina and Ryan Chiodo. Check out their inspiring designs on page 16.

The continued good work of the folks at Frantz Eye Center reminds us that this is the season of giving. Read their story of generosity on page 14. Looking for gift ideas?

We've got you covered with our dreamy gift guide on page 22.

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to celebrate a new look with our January issue. You will see a newly designed cover

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and story layouts in our January issue, so be sure to look for our next issue at the

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2021

FEATURES 18 A Very Naples Christmas Decking the halls (and lanai) for ringing in the new year.

22 Our Very Merry Gift Guide Dream it, wrap it!

26 Restaurants Helping Feed Those In Need Naples Woman’s Club Culinary Adventure series back by popular demand, with three dates in 2022.

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28 Gulfshore Playhouse Education Presents the Beloved Family Musical “Annie”

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Giving Back

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Open House

22 Local’s Choice 26 Food & Wine 28 Back Stage 30 Inspired By 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES

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AROUND TOWN

CURTAINS UP FOR A NEW HOME FOR NAPLES PLAYERS

Cycle, “Radio Golf” tells the story of Harmond

The Naples Players (TNP) is pleased to

Wilks, an ambitious real estate developer in 1990s

announce a $15 million capital project to renovate

Pittsburgh. Determined to save his blighted child-

and re-imagine their home on 5th Ave South in

hood neighborhood and become the first Black

downtown Naples. Plans for the revitalized facility

mayor of Pittsburgh, Harmond quickly learns that

include significant improvements to the existing

revitalizing his neighborhood comes with a cost.

theaters and the creation of an additional theater

Producing Artistic Director Kristen Coury said,

designed to anchor the organization’s Educational

“Relevance is a huge factor when it comes to sea-

Theatre program, serving students of all ages and

son selection. ‘Radio Golf’ was a relevant choice

abilities. To date, TNP has raised more than 60%

for myriad reasons. The most important of these

of the construction cost – and local philanthropists

is that in the midst of ongoing conversations sur-

Jay and Patty Baker have pledged $2 million in

rounding race, theater can contribute to that con-

matching funds. In 1994, The City of Naples invited

versation through telling stories. August Wilson

The Naples Players to build a theater on 5th Avenue

is one of our artform’s most gifted storytellers,

South in a joint effort to build downtown into a des-

and his work does what I always aim to do as a

tination for entertainment, dining, and shopping.

theater-maker: foster a discussion that helps us

The Naples Players is now the anchor of a thriving

understand our common humanity." Genevieve

downtown area, providing outstanding theatre and

VenJohnson will play Mame Wilks.

dynamic education programs that serve the local community and beyond. Since embarking on this ambitious partnership, the programs and impact

ANGLERS RAISE $140,000 FOR THE CONSERVANCY

to the community have experienced significant

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosted

growth, yet the building remains as it was when it

the 2021 RedSnook Catch and Release Charity

first opened more than 20 years ago.

Tournament October 8-10. The tournament

TRAINING SUPPORTED BY MOORINGS PARK FOUNDATION

netted almost $140,000, which is the highest raised for the tournament. Funds are used by the Conservancy in its work to protect the waters in

Moorings Park Foundation recently awarded

Southwest Florida. “Water is our most precious

The Immokalee Foundation a $10,000 grant to

resource,” said Rob Moher, Conservancy presi-

support career-focused educational programming

dent and CEO. “Clean water supports the won-

and training through the foundation’s Healthcare

derful lifestyle in Southwest Florida that we call

Pathway program. The grant will provide program

home. It supports our wildlife, our economy and

funding throughout the school year, as well as the

our health.” Meland Kahl Wealth Management-

summer. The Career Pathways program includes

Benjamin Edwards and the Tompkins Family

four concentrations in Business Management &

were the presenting sponsors. Supporting spon-

Entrepreneurship, Education & Human Services,

sors were RGM Capital, Kukk Architecture &

Engineering & Construction Management and

Design, Papa’s Pilar, COSTA and Oliver Rogers

Healthcare. All pathways prepare students for

Photography. Tournament sponsors included

in-demand, well-paying professional careers. The

Collins Vision, Newberry North Associates, Surf

Moorings Park Foundation supports the workforce

& Turf Custom, Mang, Hell’s Bay Boatworks,

necessary to serve local senior citizens. To learn

Northern Trust, YETI, Katrina-Lundmark Kash

more, visit ImmokaleeFoundation.org.

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TIMELY PRODUCTION

LLP, Thomas Campbell & Richard Prebish, Prize-winning

American playwright August Wilson’s play “Radio Golf” will officially open the 2021-2022 mainstage season at Gulfshore Playhouse. Directed

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final play in August Wilson’s American Century

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BASEBALL'S GREATS ON DISPLAY

by Marshall Jones III, “Radio Golf” will play at

Baseball Heroes: Works from the Jay H. Baker

Gulfshore Playhouse through December 5. The

Collection, is the new exhibit at The Baker

Naples Lifestyle | December 2021

Museum featuring exclusive access to one of the most significant collections of baseball memorabilia outside of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The immersive multimedia installation celebrates baseball as an integral part of American life for nearly 200 years through the presentation of original objects related to the careers of five iconic New York Yankees players: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and Derek Jeter. Baseball Heroes will be on view through

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May 15, 2022. Museum Director and Chief Curator Courtney McNeil said she hopes the exhibition will inspire visitors to reflect on baseball’s influence on American identity. “These five players—Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle and Jeter—are seen through the exhibition as not just baseball heroes, but also as figures who transcended the sport of baseball to become cultural icons,” McNeil said.

“This exhibition celebrates both their talents and their humanity.” ArtisNaples.org/

NEW AT EMILLIONS Emillions Art founder Marlissa Gardner brings high-impact globally renowned contemporary fine art to Naples, curating a series of four solo exhibitions of stunning paintings, sculptures, and photography, highlighting each artist’s unique,

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style. The Emillions Art exhibition series opens with representational painter and sculptor Mara Sfara, well-known for seascapes, animal oil paintings and whimsical sparkling Lucite animal sculptures through December 8. The New Year begins with Canadian abstract painter Arcade

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Latour and his intensely colored and oversized textured landscape paintings created using the age-old medium printer’s ink from January 20 – February 8. Master artist Italian painter Dario Campanile returns for a one-week-only exhibition of abstract expressionism paintings February 18 – 28 and American postwar and contemporary artist James P. Kerr’s unique impressionism and abstract expressionism scenic oil paintings, close out the series March 11

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Frantz EyeCare believes in faith, hope, and

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Burch and Dr. Christine L. Bokman provided free cataract surgeries to

director and chief surgeon of Frantz EyeCare.

patients in need in the Southwest Florida community in October.

He is named and ranked among the top

Cataracts are the clouding of the eye’s natural lens due to changes

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in the eye tissue, and is the most common cause of vision loss in indi-

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A V E R Y N A P L E S

CHRISTMAS DECKING THE HALLS (AND LANAI) FOR THE HOLIDAYS

ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS PHOTOGRAPHY MICHELLE TRICCA

CHRISTMAS IN NAPLES IS SPECIAL. We can enjoy our outdoor spaces with friends and family, hanging twinkle lights in palms and spending evenings by the fireplace around the pool. This year, we asked the elves at Simplify Home Services to set the scene for us.

Simplify Home Services was created in July of 2020 as a start-up by Rochelle Joslin and Lina Chiodo. During the pandemic Rochelle, who was a school teacher, decided to take a leap of faith and try something she always loved doing - organizing and staging. At the same time, Lina was completing her certification in design, a long-time passion of hers.

Lina and Rochelle hit the ground running with in-home consultations to help people make the most of their homes before a sale. They handle staging, design, redesign and find opportunities to help clients get their home turn-key for rental opportunities. The business has grown very quickly as they both love what they do.

“Just a few months in we were honored to be able to create a fall-themed entry for Naples Lifestyle magazine and now one year later to be doing a Christmas scene seems surreal,” says Rochelle. This definitely shows you that no matter the circumstances, you can always make Rochelle Joslin and Lina Chiodo are partners in Simplify Home Services. We love their merry and bright take on holidays for this pretty lanai.

the choice to run after your dreams.” Lina and Rochelle feel very blessed to call Simplify Home their own.

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED)

Lina and her husband Ryan Chiodo are very active in the Naples real estate market and enjoy remodeling and selling homes in their spare time. Rochelle has been organizing and changing spaces for the better for as long as she can remember. Rochelle specializes in staging, remodeling, and organization. She truly believes that at any price point you can make your space beautiful and optimally functional. With a team of home stagers and our interior designer, Simplify Home Staging can provide everything from the smallest redesign to the largest stage.

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our very merry gift guide

1. Holidays were made for memory making and PicnicCultures fits the bill. This full-service picnic company makes the most of the Gulf Coast’s beautiful white sandy beaches and will customize your perfect day at the beach with everything from flowers and food and even selfie mirrors. They source their supplies from month, they donate a percentage of their profits to vari-

Pictured is the Riva Dolceriva, just for our publisher,

ous community non-profits. PicnicCultures.com

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2. What would the holidays be like without chocolate? We

4. The Ultimate gift for nature lovers- Your very

don’t want to find out. Olde Naples Chocolate is the place

own VIP Party for you and 19 of your closest friends

for decadent delights in Naples. They hand-craft choco-

at Shy Wolf Sanctuary. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, and

lates and treats at their Fifth Ave shop and also deliver

guided tour. ShyWolfSanctuary.org

all over the US, and right to your doorstep. You can also customize your sweet treats for weddings, corporate

5. The ultimate holiday gift for movie buffs- A once

events, or hospitality. These tasty treats are almost too

in a lifetime experience to be on set! It’s a walk-on

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3. SWFL is known as a mega boating community.

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6. Our editor is an avid fly fisher, so this one is for her.

Marine was founded in 1945, with yachts 50 to 100

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger® Twin Fish brooch in 18k

feet with a superyacht division specializing in the 100+

yellow gold and platinum with red paillonné enamel,

foot yacht market. They are the exclusive U.S. East

emeralds and diamonds. Tiffany Naples - Waterside

Coast dealer for new Ferretti Group yachts, including

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FOOD & WINE

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THE NAPLES WOMAN’S CLUB CREATED THE CULINARY ADVENTURE SERIES LAST YEAR AS A WAY TO SUPPORT RESTAURANTS AND CHEFS AS WELL AS THOSE FACING HUNGER DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. The event was so successful that it is being expanded to include 20 restaurants that offer these special small luncheon experiences on three dates: January 26, February 23, and March 23, 2022. Tickets are

Steve Popper, President of Meals of Hope,

$150 or $250 for patrons, with the net proceeds

has built an organization that provides food to

benefitting the Naples Woman’s Clubs philan-

the growing number of people in our area who

thropic programs to help these social agencies.

are compromised. Meals of Hope has several

Talented chefs at Naples restaurants will be

distribution locations and provides groceries

preparing very special luncheon menus and pre-

and prepared foods to hundreds of families each

sentations for groups of 16-20 guests and the net

week. The Hunger and Homeless Coalition of

proceeds of the ticket will benefit three key agen-

Collier County has a team of individuals who

cies that address the issues of food insecurity

seek out those who are living in their cars or in

and homelessness: Meals of Hope, The Hunger

tentative shelters and helps bring those desper-

and Homeless Coalition and Legal Aid Services

ate individuals to more secure surroundings with

of Collier County.

counseling on how to connect with the aid they deserve. Legal Aid Services, says director Carol O’Callaghan, is helping clients navigate the tragedy of eviction, and the agency expects the number to grow in the upcoming months as the cost of housing in the Naples area continues to grow.

Chef Vincenzo Betulia and restauranteur Tony Ridgway were among the first to sign on to support the Culinary Adventure program. Chefs go out of their way to provide a unique adventure for the guests, knowing that their creative energies are also helping the community. “We are always ready to help the Naples Woman’s Club and the community, and we are glad to show off our culinary talents as part of the process,” says Betulia. One aspect of the “adventure” is that guests find out which restaurants they will go to a week before the event, and in

Ladies (and gentlemen) are invited to experience Naples' finest restaurants while supporting those in need.

many cases, they will be meeting a chef at a restaurant they have never attended before.

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information

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event,

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ticipating restaurants and ticketing, go to CulinaryAdventureNaples.org.

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BACK STAGE

GU L F S H O R E PL AY H OU S E E DU C AT I O N PR E S E N T S T H E B E L OV E D FA M I LY M U S I C A L “A N N I E ” Avery Roschek as Grace Farrell

Solei Bourgeois as Annie Gavin Ott as Oliver Warbucks

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AUDIENCES WILL BE GRINNING FROM EAR TO EAR

designer Elizabeth Kennell, sound designer Sean

WHEN “ANNIE” PLAYS AT GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE

McGinley, and costume designer Jennifer Bronsted.

FROM DECEMBER 16 THROUGH 19. “Annie” will be

“This is the second season where we’ve included a

performed by talented Gulfshore Playhouse Education

Gulfshore Playhouse Education show as part of the

students from our community, aged 8 to 18.

offerings during our regular season. I felt ‘Annie’ was the

Plucky orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts on her

right show at the right time because it’s a heartwarming

inspiring journey to find her family. Set against the back-

classic that inspires us to always have hope. It’s an honor

drop of 1930s New York City, Annie dreams of escaping

to watch our students grow over the course of rehears-

from the orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan and

als, as both performers and as people, and I know ‘Annie’

finding the parents who left her there years ago. Annie

is going to be a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday

encounters billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his secretary

season,” said director of education and “Annie” direc-

Grace, adorable canine companion Sandy, and even

tor Steven Calakos. “Annie” features a cast of 29 local

President Franklin D. Roosevelt as she goes on adven-

southwest Florida student actors.

ture after adventure all while foiling the plans of the das-

The role of Annie will be played by Solei Bourgeois

tardly Miss Hannigan. “Annie” is hopeful, joyful, and will

who has starred in numerous productions in Naples and

arrive just in time for the holiday season.

played Lulu in the “Waitress” Broadway tour at Artis—

The production is directed by Gulfshore Playhouse

Naples. She is joined by student actors Lyndi Floyd-

director of education Steven Calakos who most

Sweet as Miss Hannigan, Gavin Ott as Oliver Warbucks,

recently directed “Grease” and “Little Shop of Horrors”

and Avery Roscheck as Grace Farrell. Annie tickets are

at Gulfshore Playhouse. Additionally, the creative team

on sale now and available for just $20 per person. To

includes choreographer Allison Scott, music direc-

purchase tickets, call the box office at 239-261-7529 or

tor Carolann Sanitas, scenic designer Alex K, lighting

go to GulfshorePlayhouse.org.

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ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000.

Anna Sarol

“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are,” Anna says.

The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year.

When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions.

Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized.

One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent.

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When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy.

“When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.”

“This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever.

Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.”

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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link.

The amount given to each recipient will be based on need.

The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.

In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy 32

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Nominate HERE! Follow @citylifestyle on Instagram

MICHELLE TRICCA FAMILY PORTRAITS

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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bubbles Mobile Bar. Opening cere-

HOLIDAY TASTE OF THE OPERA

(4:30 pm-6:30 pm), BEN ALLEN

mony colors presented by VFW Post 7721 (4:00 pm), OHNNY ROGERS

17 ELCP KID'S NIGHT OUT

Kids get a great night out and par-

The Club at The Strand, 5840 Strand Blvd

BAND (6:30 pm-9:30 pm). Smart

Gulfshore Opera presents a series

Casual Attire- complimentary Valet

ents get a night off! Leave the kids

of elegant dinners at fine private

Parking- 50/50 Raffle. All proceeds

for a couple of hours of games,

clubs. Delight in the palates of a

go to Wounded Warriors of Collier

activities, dinner, and a movie! This

sweet and savory dinner, while GO’s

County. Tickets are $75 each.

night will be a Christmas-themed

Professional Artists in Residence explore the flavorful nuances of the greatest arias, duets and scenes from opera and classic musical theatre.

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evening. We will be enjoying themed

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games and activities. This night will

MIACC’S CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE

activities. $10. CollierParks.com

be a Christmas-themed evening. We will be enjoying themed games and

Naples Bay

A Naples favorite holiday tradition

48TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ON FIFT

on Naples Bay. Entry forms available at MIACC.org or email: Director@

Fifth Avenue, South

MIACC.org The parade may be viewed

The Fifth Avenue South Business

from: Naples City Dock (limited),

Improvement

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First Baptist Church of Naples, 3000

District

(BID)

Pinchers Tin City, Riverwalk Restaurant,

Orange Blossom Dr

holiday-themed

activi-

Naples Landing, Kelly’s Fish House,

Come celebrate the spirit and joy

ties and al fresco dining on the

The Boat House on Naples Bay, and

of Christmas with Steven Curtis

street, to traffic. Living Nativity

Bayview Park Hosted by Marine

Chapman.

by First Church of the Nazarene,

Industries Association of Collier County,

favorites. Invite your friends to cele-

a skating rink, live entertainment,

benefitting Ricky King Foundation

brate the true meaning of the holiday.

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LIVE FEST

MOVIES ON THE LAWN - ELF

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In partnership with the QBE Shootout,

Raised as an oversized elf, a human

Live Fest will be held outdoors on

travels from the North Pole to NYC

MEET SANTA

the driving range of the Tiburon Golf

to meet his biological father who

Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort,

doesn't know he exists and is in des-

- The Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt

Naples. Featuring Thomas Rhett

perate need of some Christmas spirit.

The Healthy Earth Org, a non-profit

with special guest Cole Swindell, this

Gates open at 4:45 p.m. Movie starts

organization, is pleased to introduce

community event offers premium

at 5:45 p.m.

MEET SANTA 2021 This free two-day

music and hospitality experience for

event is dedicated to providing an

fans of all ages. LiveFest.com

hosts

Live

acoustic

holiday

an appearance by Santa Claus, a 20-foot Christmas tree lit with 10,000 LED lights. Modern and vintage cars by Porsche Naples, and live music

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort

Mercato, 9118 Strada Pl

enchanting community holiday experience to families in the Naples area.

Register on Eventbrite.

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JAZZ IN THE PARK

PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY

301 11th Street North

Would you like to get in touch with

Get into the swing of the holidays as

us? We would love to hear from you!

Naples Jazzmasters presents jazz, at

Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/

DeVoe Cadillac, 4100 Tamiami Trail N.

River Park Community Center. 2:00

Naples using the Get In Touch link

With catering by Cappelli’s Kitchen,

p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

and let us know what you think.

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