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My thanks                                                 Life in Naples is proud to be
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                               wishes for 2023                           Life in Naples
                                                                          Life in Naples


                                                                               THE MAGAZINE OF NAPLES

                                                                               Volume 12  |  Issue 1  |  January 2023



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           Thankful for 2022                                                           reg@regbuxton.com

           Our surviving Hurricane Ian, though there was                              www.LifeInNaples.net
        great destruction it could very well have been much
        worse.
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           Our First Responders, Emergency                               No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
        Management, the citizens of Naples and Collier
        County whose resolve in this disaster was                        form by any electronic or mechanical means without
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           We had a very strong economy in our                         no responsibility can be accepted for unsolicited material.
        City/County in 2022 much better than many other                Opinions expressed by contributors or advertisers are not
        areas.                                                                    necessarily those of the publisher.
            The Theatre and Arts scene that grew even stronger in 2022. What
        a wonderful number of choices we have!
           Success of our local collegiate athletic teams on a national stage.
           Looks like affordable/workforce housing may finally be realized.
        Our elected officials must understand they need to be a leader in this
        crisis.
           At last, decisions made years ago to strengthen and improve our             publisher  reg buxton
        critically needed road system have come to the forefront and work has
        begun.                                                                 account executive  colette m. beringer
           We have very strong leadership from our religious community.                          312.315.9549
           The FGCU Water School brings much needed research, education
        and makes our area a leader not only statewide but nationally.        contributing writers  bill barnett
           Wishes 2023                                                                           sandra lee buxton
            A state championship for one of our fine local high school athletic                  diana jarrett
        programs.                                                                                lois bolin
           The effort carries over from 2022 and we see affordable/workforce                     jeff lytle
        housing finished and people living in those new communities.                             claudia polzin
           Would like to see conservationists and our local government look at                   paula allia
        problems with the idea and goal of solving not arguing.                                  tina osceola
           The Naples Pier rise again improved, but still iconic.
           Childcare be available and affordable for lower income working
        families.                                                                 graphic design  YB Design Studio
           The Heart Institute building goes up at NCH. We have so much
        world class talent here and we need to provide the resources they need.
           That those with property damage from Ian somehow survive the
        FEMA 50% rule!
           Our Collier County school board finds and recruits the best                            Life in Naples Magazine
        available national candidate.                                                               is now a Community
           That I see love more than hate. Government actually working for                            Partner of the
        the citizens. United States remains a world leader and not
        a follower. We never forget what our flag stands for and bow to no one.


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