Esplanade Lifestyle - By the Islands | Jan/Feb 2023

LIFESTYLE

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Carri Adam Lifestyle Manager Carri.Adam@TeamEsplanade.com

Dareine Perez Community Association Manager Dareine.Perez@TeamEsplanade.com

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Letter From the Lifestyle Team

CARRI ADAM YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER

New Year, New Fun!

Happy New Year! I want to welcome you all to a new and exciting year here at Esplanade. We have many BIG things coming your way!

Speaking of BIG things, we’ll be kicking off the New Year with the Grand Opening Party for our first Satellite Cabana Pool on Zeno Way. Join us on Sunday, January 15 for lunch, live music, and games as we celebrate this milestone the “Esplanade” way.

With the satellite pool opening, we’ll soon be offering Aqua Fitness Classes on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. and Fridays at 9 a.m. These classes are $10 per class, per Member. A minimum of seven Members registered is required 48 hours before the scheduled class to keep it on the schedule. There will be no drop-in rate, so you must register in advance to participate.

Our community is growing at a very fast rate, and we are welcoming a lot of new homeowners weekly. That being said, events will continue to fill at a rapid speed, so it is very important that you pay attention to our Lifestyle Calendar on our website as well as our weekly Lifestyle email blasts which are sent out every Saturday. We don’t want you to miss out on any of the FUN!

Don’t forget, you need to register for events, activities, and fitness programming via our website (EsplanadeByTheIslandsLifestyle.com). Unfortunately, we do not accept reservations on our community Facebook page or by email. Once you register, you will receive your tickets via email immediately after you submit your payment. Please note, that every event has cancellation deadlines that need to be met if you want to be refunded after you purchase tickets.

We have a lot of new event experiences packed into the next two months, so we hope you enjoy them. Our next Signature Event experience will be the Seaside Social on Sunday, February 5. This time we will be using the Zeno Way Pool Parking Lot & Pool Area to create more of a casual “festival feel.” The Caribbean Chillers, Florida’s favorite Jimmy Buffet Tribute band, will be on the main stage. We will have games, including Ax Throwing with Chuck It Axes, and tropical food from Pryceless Island Grill! You do not want to miss this event.

I look forward to another busy event season with you all this year!

Carri

Contact your Lifestyle Manager, to be featured in the next edition of the Lifestyle Magazine. Answer a few questions about your furry, feathery, or scaly friend and share a couple pictures.

Don’t have a furry family of your own, but know a community Member who does? Nominate them to be the next Featured Furry Friend. Contact the Member to suggest the feature or your Lifestyle Manager to nominate anonymously.

Furry Friends Meet Ginger

LOVED BY MICHAEL & DINA VENDITUOLI

Tell us about your pet’s breed, age and birthday. Ginger is a fluffy Pomeranian - part of the spitz breeds. She was born July 2, 2016, which makes Ginger 6 years old, but in dog years she is 40.

What is your pet’s favorite pastime? Now that Ginger has a home in paradise (Naples), her new favorite activity is going for golf cart rides. She loves the breeze in her face! Ironically enough, back in Rhode Island she loved to frolic in the snow, take naps, and of course eat.

What does she get reprimanded for the most? BARKING, BARKING AND BARKING.

What are your pet’s best characteristics? Ginger is very cute, smart, set in her ways, not crazy about change and she can do pee pees on command.

Tell us about the time you welcomed your pet to your loving home. Well, I had a chihuahua before Ginger and she passed away so Michael got Ginger for me. I love animals and was sad about my dog Chi-Chi, so Ginger put a smile back on my face. She was scared at first, especially when we first brought her home. To make her feel more at home, we gave Ginger so many toys and snuggles and talked to her. She is so happy now and loves us back.

Cheryl Rauch

The Members of our community are truly what make this a wonderful place to live. In each edition, we will spotlight a Member, couple or family to showcase the amazing people that call our community home. If you would like to be featured or want to nominate another Member, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

Why did you choose Naples/Esplanade by the Islands? Is your residency full-time or part-time?

I have lived in Naples for the past seven years, but my parents have had a place here since the ‘90s. I have always loved Naples. After I moved to Naples my sister and her family also moved here. I lived in Treviso Bay for six years, but when I visited Esplanade by the Islands (and being familiar with Esplanade golf and all the amenities) I decided it was a great investment. I love being close to Marco Island.

Q AI am a full-time resident.

What Lifestyle programs are you most interested in? Also, tell us your hobbies.

I love all the social events, including the Signature Events, happy hours, golf with the ladies group, and ladies luncheons. I would love to play organized canasta or bunco.

I play tennis almost every day and am anxiously awaiting the Tennis and Pickleball Courts here. I also enjoy paddle boarding and kayaking.

Tell us about your family/pets and your current or past profession(s).

I have three awesome kids. Kyle lives in St. Petersburg,

Katlyn is in Portland, Oregon, and Jack is in Chicago. I have two happy, little white dogs Sully and Gus. I have been a realtor with Downing Frye Realty for the past seven years.

What is your favorite thing to do with out-of-town visitors?

The first priority with guests is a day at the beach, and then dinner out on 3rd or 5th Avenue.

What is the best advice you have ever received or given?

The quote I always turn to is, “I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul,” which is from the poem Invictus It reminds me that I am the one that determines my path to happiness. That sounded really deep – I didn’t mean to get so serious, but love (and sometimes need) to remember it.

Tell us something that may surprise people. While I am a very busy, active person, I love nothing more than an afternoon nap on my lanai.

Is there anything else you’d like to share?

I am looking forward to meeting more neighbors and really excited to see what this community looks like in a year.

Feeling lucky?

Recent Events

An Esplanades Night Dream

EVENT

HOME SERVICES

ZINGA’S BLINDS | SHUTTERS | SHADES

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FOOD

BETTER THAN A BISTRO

Bob & Jay: 781-985-9859 betterthanabistro.com

FRESH CATCH FISH COMPANY

Onsite every Thursday from 12 - 1 p.m. in the Sales Gallery Parking Lot. 833-559-7676 freshcatchfishco.com

TRULLI PASTA

Onsite the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 2 - 3 p.m. in the Sales Gallery Parking Lot. Barbara: 917-684-4920 trullimeals.com

HOME WATCH

MODERN CASA HOME WATCH

10% Off Visits for 1 Year Contact: Scott Grandusky 239-312-3178 moderncasahw.com

DRY CLEANING

PRISTINE FINE DRY CLEANING

10% Off Dry Cleaning, Tailoring & Alterations

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Contact: Jennifer Doino 239-394-1888 classicluxurytransportation.com

NAPLES TRANSPORTATION

10% Off All Services Contact: Sherrilyn Alden 239-260-3272 naples-transportation.com

Upcoming Events

All activities/events subject to change. For details and to register, visit esplanadebytheislandslifestyle.com/events.

LADIES VIP SIP & SHOP WITH LUNCH

Thursday, January 26 | 9 a.m. 9123 Strada Place, #7110, Naples, FL 34108 (Mercato)

Join your fellow lady members for a VIP shopping day at Rebecca’s Ladies Fashions & Accessories located in the Mercato. The store will open an hour early just for our Members and provide extra staff for a VIP shopping experience. Each attendee will receive 15% off their purchase. They will also provide orange juice, champagne, bottled water and light breakfast bites. Once you are done shopping at Rebecca’s you can check out some of the other stores in the plaza before we all meet at Bravo for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Transportation is on your own but feel free to carpool. A la carte lunch menu with separate checks for each attendee. Registration is required by Thursday, January 19.

LIVING WITH BEARS PRESENTATION

Wednesday, January 11 | 5:30 p.m.

Sales Gallery | Complimentary

Over 4,000 black bears live in our state and South Florida alone is now home to an average of over 1,000 black bears. Being good neighbors means knowing what the best behavior for both bears and people is. Join us as Chris Boyce, South Area Bear Biologist with the FWC, educates you how you can safely live with these often-misunderstood mammals. Registration required by Sunday, January 8.

NEW YEAR, NEW POOL GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

Sunday, January 15 | 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Satellite Cabana Pool on Zeno Way

Complimentary for Members | $15 Under Contract Member

We know many of you have been eagerly anticipating the opening of our first satellite pool so now that is open, let’s celebrate. Join us at the Zeno Way pool for lunch, DJ Randy Ray, games and prizes! Members only, no charge to attend. Houseguests may be allowed if we have space the week of the event at a fee to cover the cost of lunch. Registration required by Sunday, January 8.

SOUPER BOWL PARTY

Thursday, January 19 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Sales Gallery

See the event flyer on page 7 for more details.

3 HOUR ECO & FULL SPEED TOUR WITH GO CATS ON THE WATER

Sunday, January 29 | 10 a.m. (Arrive by 9:40 a.m.) Port of the Islands | 525 Newport Drive, Naples, FL 34114 $168 Per Member inclusive of gratuity, tax and tour

Are you ready for the most exciting boat tour in our area? Driving your own 2-man boat with a guide leading you on his boat, this tour starts and finishes through the beautiful Eco and Manatee zones at idle speed. After passing through the Eco zone, we get up to full speed on our way through the 10,000 islands to explore Panther Key and White Horse Key. You will stop on a beautiful beach to do some shelling and swimming while taking a break off the boats. We do more full-speed boating on our way back, then finish through our Eco zone at idle speed. The cost includes pictures of your adventure, a free cooler of ice-cold bottled water, an experienced guide to entertain you, gratuity for your guide and tax. This excursion is limited to 12 members riding side-by-side in 2-man boats. Registration required by Friday, January 20.

Upcoming Events

All activities/events subject to change. For details and to register, visit esplanadebytheislandslifestyle.com/events.

ONSITE KNIFE SHARPENER

Friday, February 3 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sales Gallery Parking Lot | $6 Per Knife

Stop by to have your kitchen knives, pocketknives and more professionally sharpened by the owner of Kitchen Kutz. You will be amazed at how sharp this service will make your dull knives. You wait while your knives are sharpened or drop them off.

SEASIDE SOCIAL SIGNATURE EVENT

Sunday, February 5 | 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Satellite Cabana Pool & Parking Lot on Zeno Way

See the event flyer on page 5 for more details.

FAT TUESDAY PARTY

Tuesday, February 21 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Sales Gallery

See the event flyer on page 7 for more details.

LADIES LUNCH

Thursday, February 23 | 12:30 p.m.

Dorona | 2110 Tamiami Trail N, Naples

Join us for a fun and casual lunch at this fantastic restaurant near the center of town. Dorona offers a modern twist on Italian classics!

Transportation is on your own. A la carte lunch menu with separate checks for each attendee. Register by February 19.

Monthly Member Meetings

CRUISIN’ TIKI’S SUNSET CRUISE

Saturday, February 25 | 4:15 - 6:15 p.m.

The Boathouse | 990 Broad Avenue South, Naples

Join us for a back-bay boat cruise on the Cruisin’ Tikis. There are two boats and each holds six people. Bring your own favorite beverage, and light snacks will be served. You can also bring your own food and coolers. If interested, we can arrange for you to have dinner as a group at The Boathouse Restaurant after the cruise. Please register by February 12. Minimum of six Members required to hold event and maximum of 12 Members.

ESPLANADE 101

Tuesdays, January 3 & February 7

2 p.m. | Zoom | Registration Required

Join us for new homeowner orientation with the Lifestyle Manager and CAM as we introduce you to everything Esplanade.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Wednesdays, January 4 & February 1

6 p.m. | Zoom | Registration Required

Join your Community Association Manager (CAM) for the most current updates about your community.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Tuesdays, January 31 & February 28

11 a.m. | Zoom | Registration Required

Join us for some coffee and conversation, as we discuss the latest and greatest Lifestyle news in a relaxed and social atmosphere.

Interest Groups & Social Clubs

Doing more of what makes us happy is called the key to life by many. Share your passion and take the first step by attending or creating a club/group today.

Meet fellow Members with similar interests by creating or joining an interest group or club! Any Member wishing to develop an interest group or club should contact your Lifestyle Manager to receive information and an application. Your Lifestyle Manager will assist in coordinating when and where is available for your club or interest group to meet at the Resort Amenity. All groups and clubs must be open to any Member of the community who is interested in joining.

New Golf Club

The Esplanade by the Islands Golf Club is the first authorized/ approved club for the members of our community. There is NO FEE to join the club.

The Men’s Group consists of like-minded members who want to play and improve in the game of golf. One way to improve your golf game is to challenge yourself with friendly competition. We arrange tournament style events, where you will play in Individual, Partners or Team formats. The Ladies Group also consists of like-minded members who want to play golf, but with an emphasis on a more casual and social get-together.

please contact:

MEN’S GOLF GROUP

Denny Ferry: 239-370-6007 or dmferry485@gmail.com Rick Block: 815-985-9204 or rblock565@gmail.com

LADIES GOLF GROUP

Kirti Patel: 732-770-9311 or kirtippatel@gmail.com

Love Your Pet Day

On February 20, pet lovers everywhere observe National Love Your Pet Day. This holiday focuses on giving extra attention to our pets. The day encourages pampering our pets and focusing on the special relationship pets hold in our lives.

Did you know that most households in the United States have at least one pet? While there are more cats than dogs in the United States, more households have dogs than cats, but not by much. Pets are not limited to the canine and feline categories. There are quite a few who prefer the companionship of birds, reptiles, fish, or rats. Whoever your pet companion is, we are sure you will enjoy spending a little extra time with them on National Love Your Pet Day and reap the benefits as well, such as stress relief and lower blood pressure. So on February 20 (and every day) show your appreciation to your pets!

Be sure to check our community Facebook page on February 20 where we are going to ask you to comment on our post with pictures of your pets!

The Men’s Group and the Ladies Group play at many of the great golf courses throughout Collier County, all year round. To join, or for more information,

New Year, New You 14-Day Healthy Habit Challenge

Start the New Year off right with this 14-day challenge to jumpstart your health and wellness goals.

» Day 1: Listen to a podcast about healthy habits.

» Day 2: Create a step goal and achieve it daily (strive for at least 8,000 steps per day).

» Day 3: Commit to 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity.

» Day 4: Identify your vices and abstain.

» Day 5: Drink more water (drink half your weight in ounces).

» Day 6: Meditate for 10 minutes every morning.

» Day 7: Go “screen-free” for at least 1 hour before bed.

» Day 8: Stretch before bed.

» Day 9: Sleep at least 7-9 hours.

» Day 10: Exercise your brain (start a puzzle or complete a crossword).

» Day 11: Avoid grocery shopping on an empty stomach and have a list.

» Day 12: Create a meal plan for the week.

» Day 13: Feast on meals with seasonally inspired fruits and vegetables.

» Day 14: Try a new Fitness Class (see below)!

Fitness Classes

NEW AQUA FITNESS CLASSES

Weekly on Mondays & Fridays

New Zeno Way Satellite Pool

New Fitness Aqua Fitness Classes begin in mid-January. Please register for all Fitness Classes on the website calendar. Monday classes will be with Lacie at 8:30 a.m. and Friday classes will be with Deb at 9 a.m. The cost is $10 per Closed Member and $12 per Under Contract Member. Minimum of 7 members required to be registered for the class 48 hours before to avoid cancellation.

PATIO YOGA CLASSES

January 12 & February 9 | 5 - 6 p.m. | Sales Gallery Patio

$8 Per Closed Member | $10 Per Under Contract Member

Do you want to improve your strength, balance, and flexibility all while having a little fun? Join us for yoga on the patio! FACT: Yoga is an excellent form of exercise to improving flexibility. In fact, the American College of Physicians recommends yoga as a first-line treatment for chronic lower back pain. Please select your respective ticket upon registration. Minimum of 6 participants required.

National Bloody Mary Day

National Bloody Mary Day falls on January 1, which is convenient for everyone who may have partied a little too much the night before. Ring in the year by celebrating with the famous cocktail (see the Best Ever Bloody Mary recipe below). We’ll note that while it can alleviate hangover symptoms, it can further dehydrate you, so drink responsibly. Still, a Bloody Mary is the Number 1 brunch cocktail in the U.S. Take that, mimosas.

INGREDIENTS

» 3 cups tomato juice

» 3 tablespoons lemon juice

» 3 tablespoons lime juice

» 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

» 1 1⁄2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

» 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder

» 3⁄4 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce

» 3⁄4 teaspoon celery salt

» 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse black pepper

» 1⁄3 cup pickle juice

» 1 ounce vodka, per drink

DIRECTIONS

1. In a blender combine the tomato juice, lemon juice, lime juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pickle juice, hot sauce and process until smooth. Transfer to a nonreactive container and add celery salt and black pepper, to taste. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.

2. When ready to serve, fill each glass with ice and add 1 ounce of vodka, then fill the glass with the Bloody Mary mix. Stir well, and garnish each glass with your favorite veggie, pickle, celery, pickled green bean, or a pickled okra.

Around Town

EVERGLADES SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

February 17 - 19 | 5 p.m.

102 Copeland Avenue North, Everglades City evergladesseafoodfestival.org

For over 50 years the famous Everglades Seafood Festival held every February in the historic Everglades City has been a popular traditional event. People come from all over Florida to hear great live music, eat delicious seafood, and browse among the craft booths while the kids enjoy the carnival rides. *Please note this is a local event presented by the Florida Stone Crabbers Association and not hosted or sponsored by Esplanade in any way.

Fall Food Drive

We would like to send out a great big THANK YOU to all of our Members who donated to our October/November Food Drive. We collected 751 pounds of food, which was donated to Meals of Hope for use in our local community. Together, we can do amazing things!

» Thom & Barbara Abbatiello

» Barbara & Dave Amadori

» Nancy Andreassen

» Jim & Norva Benkovic

» Cindi & Seth Brustein

» Denise & John Burke

» Rochelle & Joe Casey

» Jay & Mary Chesslo

» Chung Soon Cho

» Monica & Devin Clark

» Terry & Mike Conyngham

» Jen & Grant Cox

» Tammy & Randy Crenshaw

» Lori & Gene Hannay

» Cherryl Hobart

» Patti & Bob Kearns

» Lisa Kent

» PJ & Jon Martin

» Linda & Matt Martorano

» Tom & Julie Matteo

» Linda & Risto Pafias

» Martha Rehm

» Joyce & Doug Strain

» Kari & Nimma Walia

» Steven & Jacquie Weber

» Lynn & Dale Wiege

If you donated to our Food Drive but your name does not appear on the above list, you may have forgotten to sign the donor list. We thank you for your donations as well!

HIGHLIGHTING CHARITABLE EFFORTS

We know that our Members are passionate about connecting with the local community through philanthropic opportunities and charitable giving. We would love to share the ways you are making our community a more positive place, as well as ways Members can get involved. Whether you’re donating blood or simply picking up the mail for a neighbor, we want to share your kindness! Contact your Lifestyle Manager so we may highlight your efforts in future publications.

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