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A Mother's Day Meet Up

AND MORE

“ The struggle is real. The juggle is real.

That's why everyone should hire [moms]...
They are some of my most resourceful, problem-solving employees.
”
~Sara Blakely, Noted Businesswoman, Philanthropist, and Spanx Founder
(with a Naples connection shoutout to her dad for Father's Day!)

by Karen Coney Coplin creative and entrepreneurial sides on a daily basis. Together,
they brainstorm and balance each other, looking for the best
he saying "it takes a village" is used way to provide a special client experience while supporting the
in many situations and it's helpful to community at large in many ways.
Tremember that our fair city, Naples- Of course, this mom and daughter synergy is boosted by those
on-the-Gulf as it is sometimes styled, was once who surround them: a great team and a wonderfully supportive
known primarily as a sleepy fishing village. Naples community which embraces the notion of "shopping
Not so anymore - the town has grown up small, supporting local." This is especially important in the
with a steady array of newcomers over the years aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
and as beachfront resorts and other luxury Even then, Summerfields found a silver lining in Ian's
lifestyle and living options beckon still more to come. aftermath - an opportunity to create a new vision for a magical
I've been here for 29 years, making my way via my upstate future, including special "pop up" events to thank their clients
New York hometown and then a stint in Palm Beach. I don't and supporters. They will host a Bubbles & Blooms event on
think I'm alone in saying I love hearing and connecting more Thursday, May 11, from 2 - 5 p.m., in honor of Mother's Day.
from those who came before me and for whom Naples is their Stop by to make a custom bouquet, sip some champagne, and
everything - family, work and home. And, I'm one of many who enjoy the company of others who care deeply about Naples
came here for Florida's most important features: endless sunshine goodwill and sharing positive experiences.
and seashores. While you are there, another mom-daughter shop, Shady &
Shari Summers is one such soul with deep roots here. Katie, is located in the same plaza. Look for the breezy rattan
Originally escaping Wisconsin's cold, she has been a licensed beach umbrella and chalkboard billboard offering tongue-in-
interior designer for 40 years, launching her distinguished career cheek fashion advice. Proprietor Becki Norris runs this playful
at R & R Robinson, once located on the NW corner of historic store with her daughter Meagan (the "Shady" to her twin Katie).
Third St. S. and 13th Ave. S. Of course, we all know the Third St. Give them a hello as well.
S. Association's apt and artful reminder - "Where Naples began." Since Father's Day is during the three month span of this
This led to her own business, Summerfields Interior Design, published issue, I'd be remiss if I didn't add a nod to Stacey's
founded in 1996. The path her storefront location took over the dad and Shari's husband, Dan Summers, President of BSSS
years also serves as an interesting trip down memory lane, first Architects, whose business is located between Summerfields
located in a building which was once the local bus depot (once and Shady & Katie.
sited at the Four Corners on Fifth Ave. S.) to the current setting So much going on in the Naples Design District and our
in the bustling Naples Design District, at 953 Central Ave. Naples "village." It's waiting for you!
The business became a family affair over a decade ago, Please follow Karen's colorful adventures of life in Naples on
when daughter Stacey joined Summerfields, now serving as Instagram @Naplesbythenumbers or email her at
store manager. Like mother, like daughter: both explore their NaplesKCC@gmail.com with story ideas or questions.

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