AROUND TOWN
CONSERVANCY'S MARKETING EFFORTS APPLAUDED The American Advertising Federation District 4 honored the Conservancy of Southwest Florida for its excellence in advertising and marketing for both print and video campaigns. The Conservancy received a Gold Angel Award for the Animal Speaker Poster Campaign, with kidfriendly bold graphics and fun facts about wildlife at the Conservancy. The posters feature “animal ambassadors” including an alligator, snake, owl and turtle with quick facts to illustrate, in a matter of seconds, that the Nature Center is both fun and educational for people of all ages. A Gold Angel
LIGHTS IN THE GARDEN
Award was also awarded to the Conservancy for video production. “A World Without Sea Turtles,”
The holiday affair at the “root” of many family
a three-minute video featuring Conservancy
traditions returns through December 31. Stroll
Biologist Leif Johnson, inspired donors to con-
pathways at the Naples Botanical Garden, illumi-
tribute to the Conservancy’s sea turtle research
nated with millions of lights, enjoy special holiday
program. The Conservancy’s advertising and
cocktails and menu items at Fogg Café, and hum
marketing initiatives submitted for the Angel
along to favorite tunes performed by live musicians.
Awards were led by Kate Kintz, director of mar-
New designs this year promise to add an element
keting and creative services; Greg Willette, digi-
of surprise and delight, along with longtime favorite
tal media manager; and Katie Ferron, community
features. Tickets start at $12 for members. Children
engagement coordinator.
under 3 are free. NaplesGarden.org
TNP TREES & TEAS FESTIVAL The Naples Players and Gulf Coast International Properties are kicking off the holiday season with the Trees & Teas Festival, December 4-19, Stroll through a wonderland of themed holiday trees designed by Naples’ finest artists while enjoying one of the decadent teas provided by The Naples Spice and Tea Exchange with carolers and performers plus the chance to purchase one of a limited number of custom-designed wreaths. Inside the Naples Players community theatre on 5th Avenue South in downtown Naples. The festival is open from 2-9 p.m. daily, but advance tickets and reservations are required to promote safe distancing. Tickets are free for current TNP Season
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NAPLES YACHT CLUB HONORED
Ticket Holders. $18 for adults and $12 for children.
Naples Yacht Club, the first and oldest private
Admission includes a free cup of tea. Tickets for
club in Naples, has once again achieved Platinum
the VIP Preview party are $60/each and include a
Clubs® of America recognition. In the latest rank-
cocktail hour and meet-and-greet with the artists.
ing of the nation’s top clubs by The Club Leaders
Also The Naples Players KidzAct program presents
Forum Advisory Board, Naples Yacht Club is
a holiday production of The Sound of Music in
ranked as the number six yacht club in the United
Blackburn Hall December 12 - 14. Drive-In Movie
States and the top yacht club in Florida. The interior
Nights sponsored by The Inn on Fifth. More events
design of the clubhouse was inspired by a historical
at NaplesPlayers.org, 239.263.7990
mural by local artist Paul Arsenault.
Naples Lifestyle | December 2020
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