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THE MAGAZINE OF NAPLES

I Resolve... Volume 9 Issue 1 | January 2020

We usually start out the New Year with 3215 Gulf Shore Blvd N • Suite #112N | Naples, FL 34103
wishes such as World Peace or a goal of
losing a few pounds. Over the years we have 239.572.0051
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kept some while others fall off of our radar.
Seldom do we put much stock in any of www.lifeinnaples.net
them. This year I wish for the following with the hope that they are
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more than wishes, that they are actually achieved. I truly believe the
following matters need to be addressed and will establish the future No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form by
of Naples. I list them not in the order of significance but as they have any electronic or mechanical means without permission from
come to mind. the publisher. Life in Naples regrets that no responsibility can
be accepted for unsolicited material. Opinions expressed by
Water: How do we handle red tide, blue-green algae, fertilizer
intrusion into storm water? contributors or advertisers are not necessarily those
of the publisher.
Beaches: Under constant assault by waves and storms we need
collaborative efforts to keep ahead of Mother Nature.
Growth: Can’t be stopped but can be managed strategically. Not
publisher reg buxton
an easy process but is essential in order to keep the Naples Brand
intact.
account executives colette m. beringer
Infrastructure: Naples is currently in a good position but with the 312.315.9549
increase in the County from a current population of 371,000 and
continued expected growth of 475,000 to 525,000 by 2030 we must contributing writers mayor bill barnett
keep a constant vigil on our infrastructure. Usage of City streets,
congressman francis rooney
parks, venues, beaches, sidewalks and businesses will be stretched
with the County’s growth. We must find ways to keep ahead of the sandra lee buxton
utilization and the financial component attached to it. diana jarrett
Neighborhoods: We have 13 neighborhoods in the City of lois bolin
Naples each proud of their identity. We must be certain that we don’t jeff lytle
have 13 visions of what the City of Naples should be. The thought
claudia polzin
process must be that the sum of the whole is more important than
the parts. paula allia
aimee schlehr
Collaboration: The days of the County and City going their
own way is over. What affects one has an impact on the other. It ron mcginty
is imperative that there is closer communication and collaboration
between the two. This should begin with more scheduled interactions
between the Governments and their elected bodies.
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