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Residents and Valued Visitors Volume 10 Issue 8 | December 2021

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hat a wonderful time to be in Naples, FL 34109
Naples. It is literally sparkling with
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with excitement. December in general and
especially at Christmas brings the world to our www.lifeinnaples.net
doorsteps. The options for activities are limitless
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and the blending of dialects on the street is
beautiful. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
form by any electronic or mechanical means without
This year will be more spectacular than ever, as the Fifth Ave
South Business Improvement District hosts the 48th annual permission from the publisher. Life in Naples regrets that
“Christmas on Fifth “ Friday, December 3rd from 5 - 10pm and no responsibility can be accepted for unsolicited material.
Saturday, December 4th from 10am - 10pm. The celebration will Opinions expressed by contributors or advertisers are not
see many children’s events among the holiday events scheduled. necessarily those of the publisher.
Two family favorites are the Living Nativity and the half block
long ice skating rink. The rink will be open December 3rd 6-10pm
and on the 4th 10am-10pm. Ice skate rentals for children and
adults will be available.
The annual Christmas Parade will be marching through publisher reg buxton
downtown Naples on December 7th. It is a not to be missed part
of our holiday tradition that is well attended and always a crowd account executive colette m. beringer
favorite. 312.315.9549
The restaurants in Naples are top notch and second to no other
city. Chefs are in high gear presenting gastronomical delights. If contributing writers bill barnett
you have a favorite spot to dine and a special date in mind then sandra lee buxton
make reservations FAR in advance to ensure that you won’t be diana jarrett
disappointed. Look for the return of "long table" dining to the
streets of 5th Ave South during the festival. Shopping here is lois bolin
world class, Third Street South, Fifth Avenue and The Waterside jeff lytle
Shops can wear out even power shoppers. Local churches provide claudia polzin
wonderful Christmas pageants and musical extravaganzas along
with all of the traditions that we treasure. paula allia
For this moment in time we can set aside the turmoil in the tina osceola
world, drawing friends and family near with a thankful heart. We
can be the change agent that makes that difference for someone graphic design IMA Creative
else. Although the Season is brief, the intended message of
Christmas can last year round. Treat others as you wish to be
treated, be forgiving and slow to judge since you may never know
the burdens that someone else carries. In gratitude for the life we
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live, call those that you may have lost contact with, make amends is now a Community
and share the joy. Naples is many things but most importantly it’s Partner of the
our home.

Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year

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