Sep/Oct 2021
L I FES T Y LE
Contents
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In this issue 9
3 LETTER FROM THE LIFESTYLE TEAM
A note on what's coming up
4 TEAM SPOTLIGHT Meet Crystal!
5 UPCOMING EVENTS
Featured events you can't miss!
6 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Robert & Jenny Carpentier
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7 CONCIERGE
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Exclusive offerings, just for you
8 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Recent Events Recap
9 A LOOK AHEAD
Esplanade by the Islands
Upcoming Events
10 GET INVOLVED
COMMUNITY INFO
TAYLOR MORRISON
10 PET FEATURE
Esplanade by the Islands Community Association 15286 Arpino Court Naples, FL 34114
Sales Gallery Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat, 10am to 6pm Wed, 2pm to 6pm | Sun, 12pm to 6pm
Interest Groups & Social Clubs
Furry Friends
11 WELLNESS
Self-Care Awareness Month
12 FITNESS
Yoga & Halloween Exercises
13 CULINARY Sizzle Dining
MEMBER SERVICE Esplanade@Evergreen-LM.com EsplanadeByTheIslandsLifestyle.com 866-325-0703 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am to 6pm
14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Murder Mystery Dinner Train
15 ESPLANADE CONNECT
Howl-O-Ween Pet Party & Drive
15 COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP Naples Botanical Garden
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Christine Foster Lifestyle Manager CFoster@Evergreen-LM.com Linda Marcos Community Association Manager LMarcos@Evergreen-LM.com
Beth Abraham BAbraham@TaylorMorrison.com 239-206-6006 Dawnn Dollar DDollar@TaylorMorrison.com 239-287-4774 Lisa Gaffney LGaffney@TaylorMorrison.com 239-272-5973 Patrick Ruff PRuff@TaylorMorrison.com 239-633-6527 David Sanvidge DSanvidge@TaylorMorrison.com 239-848-6200 Warranty Department: 855-928-1445 NaplesWarranty@TaylorMorrison.com
Letter From the Lifestyle Team CHRISTINE FOSTER YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER
Happy fall y ’ all! We are starting to welcome back those who were away for the past couple of months and I truly hope everyone had an enjoyable summer! Who is ready for some cooler weather?! During the months of July and August, our generous Esplanade members made a great impact in our local community. Together, we donated over 250 school supplies to Avalon Elementary School where most of the students come from low-income families. Thank you for your contributions and for making a difference! I can hardly wait to see how much we collect next year! We have some amazing opportunities to meet your new neighbors in the upcoming months. There’s still so many of you I have yet to meet! We are so excited to start seeing more faces around the community and all the new friendships that are yet to be made. On September 11th, we will have the best of the BEST Journey & Styx tribute band LIVE onsite for all of you to come out and enjoy. Majesty of Rock Band has toured all over and it is guaranteed you will feel like you’re listening to the real thing! Bring your lawn chair, snacks, and beverages and gather around for our first live concert.
In the spirit of Halloween and many firsts here at Esplanade by the Islands, you don’t want to miss our Halloween “Shocktail” Party on October 29th! Come in your costumes to enter our costume contest and don’t forget to bring your favorite shocktails for some ghoulish good times. If you will be attending, we ask that you please register by October 1st. I’d like to remind everyone of the importance of registering for activities by the registration deadline so that we can flawlessly execute all the great experiences we have planned for you. We kindly ask that you refrain from “no-showing” as it does impact the overall success of our Lifestyle programming. If you ever have to cancel an activity you registered for, please reach out to me as soon as possible so we can make the adjustments needed. As always, please feel free to contact me (CFoster@Evergreen-LM. com) with any questions or suggestions you may have.
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TEAM SPOTLIGHT
Crystal Steere YOUR NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF SPA, FITNESS & WELLNESS
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s we continue to support the Esplanade brand on a national scale, we are excited to welcome Crystal Steere to the Esplanade National team. Her focus on spa and wellness programming will bring a fresh perspective to each community and streamline operations. In addition to a renewed focus on Lifestyle and sports programming, her expertise will be leveraged to create exciting wellness initiatives that encourage Members to live an inspired Lifestyle through building their social network while embarking on their wellness journey. Crystal will be instrumental in the launch of seasonally inspired spa treatments at our spas and introducing our new private label bath and body care product collection. Crystal will also be designing an annual fitness membership program and collaborating with your Lifestyle team to launch monthly wellness workshops, seminars, and expos geared at health, nutrition, and mindfulness. In addition to spa and fitness programming, Crystal will also be supporting each community as their court sports open, working with tennis and pickleball professionals to program weekly tennis, pickleball, and bocce clinics, challenges, and events. Crystal joins the Esplanade National team with an extensive background in resort and hotel management in the field of health & wellness. Crystal’s passion for spa and wellness programming encompasses not only industry knowledge, but operational excellence, business acumen, team support, and development. Crystal has more than 15 years of experience in spa and fitness management working for prestigious companies such as Golden Door Spa, Hilton Hotels, Waldorf Astoria, Northwood Hospitality, WTS, International and most recently as the Spa & Wellness Manager at Esplanade Golf & Country Club Naples, a Taylor Morrison community. In her career, Crystal has been awarded several leadership awards such as Manager of the Year at the Waldorf Astoria Naples and recipient of WTS International Basics to Excellence Management Award. In addition to being a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Crystal is an experienced leader in Human Resources and Retail Management, holding the title of General Manager at Banana Republic, Gap Inc. Crystal holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a specialization in Hospitality & Resort Management from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. As a Florida native, Crystal enjoys spending time outdoors exploring all that Southwest Florida has to offer with her two children, Piper age 6, and Avery age 2, her husband, Nate, and their two dogs Cooper and Lucy. We look forward to introducing you to the rest of the Esplanade National team in future publications!
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PRIVATE 10K ISLANDS
Dolphin & Eco Tour WITH TREASURE SEEKERS
Wed, Sep 22 | 8am $84.75 PER PERSON GOODLAND BOAT RAMP
3-hour private tour of the islands. We will get you up close and personal to dolphins, visit the iconic Cape Romano Dome Home and spend time beachcombing uninhabited islands. Tour is limited to 6 participants. Registration required by Thu, Sep 16.
CONCERT ON THE LAWN STARRING
SAT, SEP 11 @ 4:30PM $25 PER PERSON
HALLOWEEN
EMPTY LOT BETWEEN LAZIO & PALAZIO MODEL HOMES
shocktail PARTY
fri, oct 29 at 6pm $15 PER PERSON SALES GALLERY Enjoy appetizers, sweet treats, and live music by Mirage. Wear your best costume and bring your own favorite “shocktails” to drink! Registration required by Fri, Oct 1.
Majesty of Rock is a mega talented group of musicians who banded together to faithfully recreate the sound and feel of the two super groups: Journey and Styx. Judge for yourself; any way you want it, journey with us back to the magical time of arena rock! Please bring your own lawn chair, snacks, and favorite beverages! Registration required by Tue, Sep 7.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Robert & Jenny Carpentier
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Why did you choose Naples/Esplanade by the Islands? Is your residency full-time or part-time? If part-time, where else do you spend your time? We have been searching for the perfect Florida home for a few years and after vacationing in several cities, we concluded that we wanted to be located on the Gulf coast. There are several beautiful locations to choose from, but ultimately, Esplanade by the Islands had everything we were looking for. The three-bedroom Villa floor plan met our needs and we fell in love with all the amenities that this community will soon offer. Not to mention, we are so close to the wonderful downtown area of Naples and the beautiful white sand beaches that we love. Esplanade will become our primary residence. However, we plan to spend our summers in northern Minnesota where we own a home on Pokegama Lake. Rob grew up in Minnesota and most of his family still lives there. However, as we get older, the winters are becoming less appealing. What Lifestyle programs are you most interested in? Also, tell us your hobbies. We are both very active adults who take advantage of outdoor activities that each season offers. During the summer months, we live on the water. We fish, kayak, paddleboard, water ski, and jet ski just about every day. Rob enjoys hunting in the fall. During the winter time, we love to snowmobile and downhill ski in Minnesota and Colorado. We both enjoy hiking and biking year-round. Jenny really enjoys taking landscape pictures. We look forward to local photography outings, finding bike trails, kayaking in the
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Everglades, walking/hiking events, and trying out any local breweries in the area. Tell us about your family and current or past professions. We both graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and retired as Air Force Lieutenant Colonels. Rob continues to fly the Boeing 777 Internationally for FedEx. We have two beautiful children who are Notre Dame Alumni. Our daughter, Kayla, lives and works in Austin, Texas. Our son is currently attending Medical School in Colorado. Our extended families mean everything to us and our world revolves around them. We spend a lot of time traveling to see our kids. What is the best advice you have ever received or given? We have tried to demonstrate and teach our children to always maintain your integrity in all that you do. I know it sounds a little cliché. But seriously, if you strive to do what you know to be right, and make those tough decisions even when no one is looking, you can sleep easy at night and be at peace. Where is the most exciting place you've traveled to and what made it so memorable? We have been so very fortunate to have traveled around the world in both the Air Force and with FedEx. It is hard to pick just one location. I think we have learned from all the moving around we have done, that you can make the best of anywhere you land with the right attitude. Some of the places we were most reluctant about going to have turned out to be our favorites. But we both agree we NEED to be near water!
CONCIERGE
Exclusive Concierge Offerings Part of the Esplanade Lifestyle is rolling out the red carpet and giving our members VIP access to exclusive deals after closing on your home.
HOTEL RATES Ask your Lifestyle team for informational flyers on discounted rates at any of the following: HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT RESORT & SPA
RESTAURANT DOGGIE CONCIERGE
PHOTOGRAPHY
NAPLES CANINE CONCIERGE 20% Off All Services Contact: Marianne Hepp 239-269-7307 naplescanineconcierge.com
KATHLEEN D PHOTOGRAPHY 10% Off All Services Contact: Kathleen Bleau at 239-595-3748 facebook.com/Kathleen-D-Photography
ALBERTO’S ON FIFTH 20% off regular menu albertosonfifth.com
DRY CLEANING PRISTINE FINE DRY CLEANING 10% Off Dry Cleaning, Tailoring & Alterations Contact: Scott Boyd 239-263-3600 bestdrycleaningnaples.com
CANINE CONNECTION 10% Off All Services Contact: Ann Harcsa 239-370-7662 facebook.com/canineconnectionusa
MOVIE TICKETS TRANSPORTATION
WATER ACTIVITIES
CLASSIC LUXURY TRANSPORTATION 10% Off All Services Contact: Jennifer Doino 239-394-1888 classicluxurytransportation.com
PURE FLORIDA 20% Off All Services (excluding private charters) 239-263-4949 purefl.com
NAPLES TRANSPORTATION 10% Off All Services Contact: Sherrilyn Alden 239-260-3272 naples-transportation.com
PARAGON PAVILION $7.50 per ticket Contact: Christine Foster CFoster@Evergreen-LM.com paragontheaters.com
MOBILE DETAILING PRO-TECH NAPLES 15% Off All Services Contact: Scott Corey 239-227-1363 protechnaples.com
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Mangrove
KAYAK TOUR On June 8th, we observed World Oceans Day with a peaceful morning kayaking trip exploring mangrove tunnels. On World Oceans Day, people everywhere can celebrate and take action for our shared ocean, which connects us all.
Private Movie
SHOWING Neighbors had a fun night out and got to experience what it’s like to have a whole theater to themselves with a private showing of the Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard.
Fourth of July
WEEKEND KICK-OFF Award winning food truck, Big Papa’s Country Kitchen was onsite for members to indulge in some delicious BBQ before kicking off their holiday weekend.
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A LOOK AHEAD
Upcoming Events For full details on events, visit esplanadebytheislandslifestyle.com/events. All activities and events are subject to change.
CONCERT ON THE LAWN Sat, Sep 11 | 4:30pm | $25 Per Person Empty Lot Between the Lazio and Palazio Model Homes Starring Majesty of Rock, a mega talented group of musicians who banded together to faithfully recreate the sound and feel of the two super groups: Journey and Styx. Judge for yourself; any way you want it, journey with us back to the magical time of arena rock! Please bring your own lawn chair, snacks, and favorite beverages! Registration required by Tue, Sep 7.
COASTAL PUMPKIN PAINTING ART CLASS Tue, Oct 19 | 11am | $30 Per Person (paid directly to instructor) Sales Gallery Jazz up your fall Florida home! These pumpkins are ready for your fall decorating. Painted with sea life, they are a coastal delight! If you would like a traditional style fall pumpkin you can do that, too! All materials included except participants must supply their own vinyl pumpkin to paint. Pumpkins may be purchased at Michael’s or Hobby Lobby. No experience required! Registration required by Fri, Oct 15. Minimum of 8 participants required.
PRIVATE 10K ISLANDS DOLPHIN & ECO TOUR WITH TREASURE SEEKERS Wed, Sep 22 | 8am | $84.75 Per Person (gratuity not included) Goodland Boat Ramp - 740 Palm Point Dr, Goodland Join us for a 3-hour private tour exploring the 10K Islands! We will get you up close and personal to dolphins, visit the iconic Cape Romano Dome Home and spend time beachcombing uninhabited islands. You may have the opportunity to see the elusive Roseate Spoonbills with its magnificent bright pink plumage and several different species of shore birds. The Florida Master Naturalist will answer all your questions and educate you about the ecosystem here in the fascinating estuary. Price includes guided tour, comfortable boat ride with bathroom, sunscreen, and fresh water. Tour is limited to 6 participants. Registration required by Thu, Sep 16.
HALLOWEEN “SHOCKTAIL” PARTY Fri, Oct 29 | 6pm | $15 Per Person Sales Gallery Join your neighbors for a thrillingly fun time! Enjoy some appetizers, sweet treats, and live music by Mirage. Wear your best costume to be enrolled in the costume contest! Spookylicious prize awarded to the winner. Don’t forget to bring your own favorite beverages, aka “shocktails” to drink! Registration required by Fri, Oct 1. Minimum of 30 participants required to hold event.
Monthly Member Meetings
ESPLANADE 101
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Tue, Sep 7 & Oct 5 | 2pm Zoom | Registration Required
Wed, Sep 1 & Oct 6 | 6pm Zoom | Registration Required
Tue, Sep 28 & Oct 26 | 11am Zoom | Registration Required
New Members can meet with the CAM and Lifestyle Manager to briefly discuss HOA and Lifestyle topics outlined in your Member Handbook. Sign on with your questions!
Meet with your Community Association Manager in a relaxed and social setting to discuss the latest news surrounding the neighborhood.
Join your Lifestyle Manager for a relaxing and informative meeting over Zoom. Find out what’s happening on the social scene. Bring your questions and suggestions.
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GET INVOLVED / PET FEATURE
Interest Groups & Social Clubs I
Doing more of what makes us happy is called the key to life by many. Share your passion and take the first step by creating a club or group today.
nterest groups and social clubs create a great opportunity for members to learn a new skill, make new friends, or share a hobby with your neighbors who have similar interests. Interest groups and social clubs will be member-managed and self-supporting. Your Lifestyle Manager will assist in coordinating when and where is available for your club or interest group to meet at the Sales Gallery. All groups and clubs must be open to any member of the community who is interested in joining. For more information about creating a club or interest group, please contact your Lifestyle Manager, Christine Foster at CFoster@Evergreen-LM.com.
New Group & Club Ideas Book Club Photography Club Cars & Coffee Scrapbooking / Card Stamping Boating / Fishing
Art Club Gardening Club Wine Club Cycling Group Chess Club Veteran's Club
Craft Beer Club Crafts for Causes Walking Group Music Club Meditation Group Golf Club
Card Club Tennis Pickleball Running Painting Writing
Furry Friends MEET Salty – LOVED BY THE DAY FAMILY What is your breed, age and birthday? I am a 4-year-old Labrador Retriever. My birthday is October 12th. What is your favorite pastime? Sleeping, playing with my younger owners or human sisters as I like to think of them (they drop the most food), searching the counters for food when my owners leave the house and belly rubs! What do you get reprimanded for the most and what are your best characteristics? Eating things that don’t belong to me and unconditional love.
Salty
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Tell us about the time your humans welcomed you to their loving home. It was the best day of my life! They even brought my sister to live nearby with another family member.
WELLNESS
September Is Self-Care Awareness Month S
elf–Care Awareness Month is a time to remind us that taking care of ourselves, first and foremost, is essential. Self-care is often neglected in our everyday lives. We all tend to put others needs before our own and it is crucial to remember, that we cannot fill another’s cup from our own empty vessel. While getting a massage or taking a walk are beautiful examples of taking time for our well-being, self-care can be more expansive than that. Self-care knows no boundaries. It is something that everyone, without any exclusions, can benefit from practicing on a daily basis. True self-care is not self-centered nor selfish; it is simply keeping yourself the focus of your own life. It’s about paying attention to how you feel in each moment, communicating clearly, speaking up for yourself and saying yes or no…guilt free.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Use the month of September to make self-care a part of your daily routine – practice being good to yourself. It can be as simple as a conscious breath in the morning or as luxurious as time away from the pressures of everyday life. The kindness we show towards ourselves will manifest into a kinder world.
CINNAMON GOLDEN MILK LATTE
Cinnamon Golden Milk Latte, a warming turmeric latte recipe made with ground turmeric, ginger, coconut, and black pepper. An easy self-care ritual drink that is healthy AND tastes delicious! Golden milk, or turmeric tea, is a traditional Ayurvedic recipe made with antioxidant-rich turmeric that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is thought to have anti-inflammatory health benefits because of the turmeric and other spices, and has now become a trendy wellness ritual enjoyed across the world.
INGREDIENTS (last four optional) » 1 cup milk of choice » ½ teaspoon turmeric » ¼ teaspoon ginger powder » ¼ teaspoon coconut powder (or coconut oil) » ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract » 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (or less, just a tiny pinch) » 1 teaspoon maple syrup, agave syrup, or honey (to sweeten) » ¼ teaspoon cinnamon » 1/8 teaspoon cardamom » 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOT 1. Add milk to a small saucepan over medium high heat. 2. When milk is almost boiling, add turmeric, ginger powder, cinnamon, coconut powder, vanilla, and black pepper to pot and then mix well with a whisk. 3. Take milk off heat and pour into a coffee or tea mug, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon, and enjoy. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ICED 1. Add milk of choice and add turmeric, ginger powder, cinnamon, coconut powder, vanilla, and black pepper to a small mixing bowl or to a cocktail mixer. 2. Shake well to combine, then pour into glass topped with ice. Notes: Save time when making golden milk lattes by pre-mixing your golden milk spice mix and adding 1-2 tablespoons when ready to enjoy. Store extra golden milk in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days to reheat, or drink cold. Nutrition: This latte recipe is low in sodium, total fat, and contains no added sugar, and is high in protein and calcium (depending on the milk you use). It makes a great antioxidant-rich drink anytime of day.
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FITNESS
September Is National Yoga Month The purpose of this month is to promote the health benefits of yoga and inspire a healthy lifestyle. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), many individuals practice yoga to maintain their health and wellbeing, improve physical fitness, relieve stress, and enhance their quality of life.
VINO & VINYASA Thu, Sep 30 | 6pm | $8/closed member, $10/under contract member Sales Gallery Patio “UnWINEd” with us and enjoy a 1-hour sunset yoga class followed by a glass of wine with your fellow neighbors. Registration required by Mon, Sep 27. Please bring your preferred wine to enjoy after the session. Minimum of 6 participants required to hold the class. Please select the correct ticket price when reserving your spot.
Halloween Candy Exercise Exchange C
andy is hard to avoid in October. You can indulge AND earn your candy by performing 3 sets of the following activities before EACH mini candy bar you eat. See? Exercising can be rewarding! » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » »
3 Musketeers = 10 single led deadlifts (each leg) Almond Joy = 10 “Superman” moves Baby Ruth = 20 second crab walk Butterfinger = 15 crunches Candy Corn = 10 front lunges (each leg) Heath Bar = 20 calf raises Hershey Bar = 15 Russian twists Jelly Belly = 15 triceps dips Jolly Rancher = 20 second jump rope Junior Mints = 20 front kicks (each side) Kit Kat = 30 jumping jacks Krackle = 40 step-ups (each side) Life Savers = 30 second jog in place M&M’s = 40 high-knees Milk Duds = 30 arms circles Milky Way = 10 raised leg circles (on back) Mounds = 25 sumo squats Nerds = 10 side lunges (each leg) Nestle Crunch = 20 donkey kicks (each leg) Pay Day = 20 lateral jumps (each side) Peppermint Patty = 20 second wall sit Reese’s Pieces/Peanut Butter Cups = 20 second plank
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Rolo = 20 leg raises Skittles = 20 mountain climbers Snickers = 15 push-ups Starburst = 10 squats Tootsie Roll/Pop = 5 burpees Twix = 5 squat jumps Twizzlers = 20 second side plank (each side) Whoppers = 15 plié squats ANYTHING ELSE NOT LISTED HERE = 5 clapping push-ups
CULINARY
Sizzle Dining: September 9th-29th S
izzle Dining is a 3-week long, annual, community-driven event that celebrates the culinary landscape in both Lee and Collier counties by offering 3-course, prix-fixe meals to local residents and visitors. Held once a year in September, the event includes 70+ of the best restaurants from Cape Coral down to Marco Island, and everywhere tasty in-between! Showing support has never been so delicious! Restaurants can offer either takeout, delivery, curbside, and indoor/outdoor dining, as permissible by public health guidelines. Diners can grab a meal in whatever format works best for them. The growing food scene has a lot to celebrate, and this event encourages people to leave their comfort zones and check out newto-them restaurants, including some of the smaller, independent spots we need for our food culture to thrive. Each of the participating restaurants will offer a delicious 3-course, prix-fixe dinner menu for either $29 or $39 (depending on location). Some restaurants may also offer a 2-course, prix-fixe lunch menu for just $19 or $24, and/or a brunch menu for $24 or $29.
Cookbook
For every Sizzle Dining meal purchased during the three-week event, each participating restaurant will donate $1 directly to Blessings in a Backpack SWFL, a local 501c3 charity that feeds food insecure elementary students every weekend during the school year. Sizzle Dining highlights and strengthens our local destination’s brand and culinary reputation. Attracting tourists to the area increases business for hotels, shopping centers, entertainment, and other local businesses. Everyone benefits from this impact and all the restaurants that participate see increased traffic and many new faces during the event.
FOUR EASY STEPS TO PARTICIPATE: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Go to www.SizzleDining.com Pick a city Look through the amazing menus Make your reservations & enjoy!
Please note, the details above are for informational purposes only. Sizzle Dining is not sponsored or hosted by Esplanade.
In an effort to keep our community connected as we grow, we'd like to create a community cookbook! Cooking is the language of family tradition, culture, nostalgia, love, and fun in every home. The Esplanade Cookbook will be an amazing way to give the community a piece of your home while connecting us all through the art of cooking! Please send a recipe you'd like to share! It can be as simple or as detailed as you’d like; something you created on your own or something that has been passed down in your family for generations. From a salad to dessert, everything is welcome. Be sure to include a list of ingredients, step-by-step directions, serving size, prep time, and cooking time. Submit recipes to your Lifestyle Manager, Christine Foster at CFoster@Evergreen-LM.com.
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Murder Mystery Dinner Train Friday, October 15th at 6:30pm $89.75* + Tax Per Person (Gratuity Not Included) Colonial Station - 2805 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
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he mummy and company are back in this classic monster movie themed mystery! Join the fun and become a super sleuth as you try to solve the “who dunnit,” “Murder Wrap,” during the comical murder mystery show that plays out in the aisles of each dining car in between the courses of your meal. Each passenger receives a playbill, clue sheet, and pen to follow along with the live scripted show, writing down clues as they go. Clue sheets are collected before the final resolution act and one prize will be awarded by the actors to one super sleuth in each dining car. MENU** » Appetizer: Select Cheeses, Crackers and Fruit » Soup du Jour » Salad: Seminole Caesar Salad » Fresh Bread » Entrées (choice of): Prime Rib, Salmon, or Chicken Francese » Dessert *Ticket price does not include taxes or gratuities. Coffee (regular or decaffeinated), tea (regular only), and iced tea (regular only) are included with ticket price. Soft drinks and spirited beverages (beer, wine, drink specials and cocktails) may be purchased onboard the
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train with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express). **Menu subject to change based on availability. Due to limited kitchen space and carrying capacity, the dinner train is able to handle allergen separation requests. Vegan or Gluten-Free options are not available. Registration required. Please register on our online community event calendar AND on the Seminole Railway’s website, www.semgulf.com to complete booking and payment. When booking online, you have the option to request to be seated with others. While seating arrangements are not guaranteed, we do recommend mentioning in the request box that you would like to sit with other Esplanade passengers. Reservations are not confirmed until you book and pay directly through their website. Please register by Tue, Oct 12. Reservations will be based upon the train’s availability, so book soon! Seminole Railway’s cancellation policy will apply. Passengers are not permitted to bring their own food or beverages aboard the train. All parties are seated in the traditional railroad style of 4 people to a table.
ESPLANADE CONNECT / COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP
Giving Back HOWL-O-WEEN PET PARTY Wed, Oct 20 | 5:30pm to 6:30pm Empty Lot Between the Lazio & Palazio Model Homes Dress your precious pawtner to impress! Our furry friends will walk the red carpet as they parade in style in front of their fellow neighborhood pets! Did you know October is “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month?” A supply or monetary donation of your choice to Humane Society Naples is your ticket to the event. Everyone is invited to watch the festivities! Prizes will be given to our pretty pooches and handsome hounds. Each pet will receive a “HOWL-O-Ween” canine goodie bag. Registration required by Mon, Oct 18. SUPPLY DONATION WISH LIST: » » » » » »
Liquid Dish/Laundry Detergent Paper Towels Bleach Glass Cleaner Disinfecting Wipes XL Trash Bags
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13-Gallon Kitchen Bags Bath-Size Towels Canned Puppy/Kitten Food Canned Dog/Cat Food Unscented Cat Litter Monetary Support
Community
STEWARDSHIP THE SMITH CHILDREN’S GARDEN AT NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples The Vicky C. and David Byron Smith Children’s Garden is a playful and interactive world of vibrant flowers, bountiful vegetables, colorful butterflies, and native landscapes created for the child in all of us. In the lower level of the Smith Children's Garden, you can take a journey from tree to sea through the unique habitats of Florida. The Wild Florida Loop Trail is a trip through our native ecosystems and includes a cypress swamp, hardwood hammock, and shell mound. While on the trail, you can stop to create a masterpiece with sidewalk chalk, climb to the top of the tree house, or explore the river of grass from the perspective of a spider. The upper section of the Smith Children’s Garden is a delight for the senses. A brightly colored cottage garden invites you to explore the Cracker House and pump water to shower plants. Relax under “Chuck,” a royal poinciana tree that is the centerpiece of the Smith Children’s Garden. Children will enjoy playing in the water fountains, exploring the Hidden Garden, and watching butterflies flitter about.
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