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Christmas in Naples Volume 7 Issue 2 | December 2015

G reetings to our Naples residents 745 12th Avenue South • Suite #114 | Naples, FL 34102
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What a wonderful time to be Direct 239.572.0051
in Naples. It is literally sparkling with
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excitement. December in general and www.lifeinnaples.net
especially at Christmas brings the world to
our doorsteps. The options for activities are Text Copyright 2015 all rights reserved.
limitless and the blending of dialects on the street is beautiful. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
The annual Christmas Parade on December 8th is always well form by any electronic or mechanical means without
attended, very well attended indeed and always a crowd favorite. permission from the publisher. Life in Naples regrets that
There is something for every age to love from the bands, floats, no responsibility can be accepted for unsolicited material.
children dancing and performing and the magnificent Fifth Opinions expressed by contributors or advertisers are not
Avenue. A true hometown parade where you can watch friends
and neighbors perform, some on the street and some who may necessarily those of the publisher.
be jolly in spirit on the sidewalk.
The restaurants in Naples are top notch and second to no publisher reg buxton
other city. Chefs are in high gear presenting gastronomical marketing consultant joel kessler
delights. If you have a favorite spot to dine and a special date batya maman
in mind then make reservations FAR in advance to ensure that contributing writers mayor john sorey
you won’t be disappointed. Shopping here is world class, Third bill barnett
Street South, Fifth Avenue and The Waterside Shops can wear graphic design dr. allen weiss
out even power shoppers. Local churches provide wonderful karen coney coplin
Christmas pageants and musical extravaganzas along with all of jeff bohr
the traditions that we treasure. diana jarrett
For this moment in time we can set aside the turmoil in sandra lee buxton
the world, drawing friends and family near with a thankful lois bolin
heart. We can be the change agent that makes that difference sue huff
for someone else. Although the Season is brief, the intended kelly g. cooper
message of Christmas can last year round. Treat others as you claudia polzin
wish to be treated, be forgiving and slow to judge since you may opus studio, inc.
never know the burdens that someone else carries. In gratitude
for the life we live, call those that you may have lost contact
with, make amends and share the joy. Naples is many things but
most importantly it’s our home.
Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year.

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