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COUNCILMAN BILL BARNETT excited about
“
I’m also
working
out with the
Conservancy
MAYOR JOHN AND DELORES SOREY bridge close to
the right of
way for the
North Road so
Park patrons
can go from
Baker Park
all the way to
Golden Gate
Parkway.
–Mayor John Sorey ”
the right of way for the bridge close to North Road is a very unusual setting,” says Mrs. Sorey. “The evening will feature an elegant
so Park patrons can go from Baker Park all the way dining experience, entertainment and an update on the progress of our legacy
to Golden Gate Parkway.” park.”
Family Day is still in the planning stages, but “We are so grateful for all the support we have received and I am still talking
families can look forward to music, food and to several major donors,” says Mayor Sorey. “Hopefully we will have the final 100
children’s activities. The event is free to the public percent design approved in 2015, start building in 2016 and open in 2017.”
on Sunday, March 8 from 4-9 p.m.
Friends of Baker Park President and Gala Chair Tickets are $350 per person ($200 tax deductible), $500 per patron level ($350 tax
Delores Sorey expects formal Gala invitations to hit deductible), tables of 10 - $5,000 ($3,500 tax deductible). Sponsors include premier
mailboxes around the 2nd week in January. sponsor The Ronto Group, design sponsor MHK Architecture & Planning including
“At the Gala, we will be presenting a few special Park Designer Matthew H. Kragh, FineMark National Bank & Trust, Port Royal
surprises that will premier things to come and of Jewelers, Beacon Real Estate Partners, Law Offices of Sam J. Saad, III, PA, Coleman,
course we’ll have fireworks again,” says Mrs. Sorey. Yovanovich & Koester, P.A., Premier Property Mngt., Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hurst, media
“This year we will have only four auction items sponsors Life in Naples Magazine and the Naples Daily News, Grace Lakes Florist,
which we will announce later on, as well as park Naples Print Source, Taylor Rental, Inc., Lutgert Insurance and Wynn’s Market and
items available for purchase which will include a Catering.
plaque on or near each item with the purchaser’s The Friends of Baker Park Board of Directors includes President Delores Sorey, Vice
name displayed.” President / Nominating Chair Jim Rideoutte, 2nd Vice President / Fundraising Chair
Councilman Bill Barnett is slated to be the Amy Saad, Secretary Karin M. Holmes, Treasurer Ray Marasco, Marketing / PR
Gala Auctioneer again this year with music by Joe chair Ursula M. Pfahl Ph.D., Matthew Kragh and our own Life in Naples Publisher
Marino and All the Kings Men. Reg Buxton.
“This unique event will raise funds to provide For information or an invitation to The Gala, contact Baker Park Gala Chair
essential amenities to complete the Baker Park on Delores Sorey at soreysan@aol.com or 239.263.2673. For general Baker Park
the park site, under the stars and a full moon which information, visit www.friendsofbakerpark.com.
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“
I’m also
working
out with the
Conservancy
MAYOR JOHN AND DELORES SOREY bridge close to
the right of
way for the
North Road so
Park patrons
can go from
Baker Park
all the way to
Golden Gate
Parkway.
–Mayor John Sorey ”
the right of way for the bridge close to North Road is a very unusual setting,” says Mrs. Sorey. “The evening will feature an elegant
so Park patrons can go from Baker Park all the way dining experience, entertainment and an update on the progress of our legacy
to Golden Gate Parkway.” park.”
Family Day is still in the planning stages, but “We are so grateful for all the support we have received and I am still talking
families can look forward to music, food and to several major donors,” says Mayor Sorey. “Hopefully we will have the final 100
children’s activities. The event is free to the public percent design approved in 2015, start building in 2016 and open in 2017.”
on Sunday, March 8 from 4-9 p.m.
Friends of Baker Park President and Gala Chair Tickets are $350 per person ($200 tax deductible), $500 per patron level ($350 tax
Delores Sorey expects formal Gala invitations to hit deductible), tables of 10 - $5,000 ($3,500 tax deductible). Sponsors include premier
mailboxes around the 2nd week in January. sponsor The Ronto Group, design sponsor MHK Architecture & Planning including
“At the Gala, we will be presenting a few special Park Designer Matthew H. Kragh, FineMark National Bank & Trust, Port Royal
surprises that will premier things to come and of Jewelers, Beacon Real Estate Partners, Law Offices of Sam J. Saad, III, PA, Coleman,
course we’ll have fireworks again,” says Mrs. Sorey. Yovanovich & Koester, P.A., Premier Property Mngt., Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hurst, media
“This year we will have only four auction items sponsors Life in Naples Magazine and the Naples Daily News, Grace Lakes Florist,
which we will announce later on, as well as park Naples Print Source, Taylor Rental, Inc., Lutgert Insurance and Wynn’s Market and
items available for purchase which will include a Catering.
plaque on or near each item with the purchaser’s The Friends of Baker Park Board of Directors includes President Delores Sorey, Vice
name displayed.” President / Nominating Chair Jim Rideoutte, 2nd Vice President / Fundraising Chair
Councilman Bill Barnett is slated to be the Amy Saad, Secretary Karin M. Holmes, Treasurer Ray Marasco, Marketing / PR
Gala Auctioneer again this year with music by Joe chair Ursula M. Pfahl Ph.D., Matthew Kragh and our own Life in Naples Publisher
Marino and All the Kings Men. Reg Buxton.
“This unique event will raise funds to provide For information or an invitation to The Gala, contact Baker Park Gala Chair
essential amenities to complete the Baker Park on Delores Sorey at soreysan@aol.com or 239.263.2673. For general Baker Park
the park site, under the stars and a full moon which information, visit www.friendsofbakerpark.com.
Life in Naples | January 2015 81
