Esplanade Lifestyle - Islands | May/Jun 2023

LIFESTYLE

Esplanade by the Islands

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Colette McBreen, LCAM, CFCAM Community Association Manager Colette.McBreen@TeamEsplanade.com

Jennifer Jaehrling Lifestyle Manager Jennifer.Jaehrling@TeamEsplanade.com

MEMBER SERVICE

EsplanadeByTheIslandsLifestyle.com 800-720-0028

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Warranty Department: 855-928-1445 NaplesWarranty@TaylorMorrison.com

SALES GALLERY HOURS

Monday-Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, 1 - 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, 12 - 5 p.m.

TAYLOR MORRISON

Beth Abraham BAbraham@TaylorMorrison.com 239-206-6006

Lisa Gaffney LGaffney@TaylorMorrison.com 239-272-5973

Doug Marcinski DMarcinski@TaylorMorrison.com 239-207-2255

Patrick Ruff PRuff@TaylorMorrison.com 239-633-6527

David Sanvidge DSanvidge@TaylorMorrison.com 239-848-6200

Ysabel Tejeda YTejeda@TaylorMorrison.com 239-285-1023

Letter From the Lifestyle Team

JENNIFER JAEHRLING YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER

Summer is on the Way!

I am pleased to join Esplanade by the Islands as your new Lifestyle Manager! I have 35 years of hospitality and customer service experience and I’m ready to provide an exceptional level of service to the Members of our community. I have been a resident of Naples since 2001, have two beautiful children, and a passion for design and event coordination. I look forward to meeting all of you very soon!

May June bring you joy, happiness, laughter, and lots of sunshine! The weather is getting warmer, the days longer, and spring will say farewell before you know it; summer is almost here. Fuel up the barbecue and break out your sunscreen as Lifestyle shares exciting, curated Member events to celebrate!

Our gorgeous community continues to grow! Please know that as soon as you go under contract with Taylor Morrison on this property, you are invited to participate in all Lifestyle events and activities. The Lifestyle program is tailored to your interests, so do not hesitate to reach out to us with your comments and suggestions for our events in the future.

We encourage all newly closed Members to join us for Esplanade 101, as it is the key to your Lifestyle here at Northgate. We also invite all Members to join us for Neighborhood News, a community update with your dedicated team, and Coffee and Conversation with your Lifestyle Manager and team to discuss your Resort Lifestyle.

As you head into summer, get outside, commune with nature, embody freedom and chase happiness!

Jennifer

Member Spotlight

THE Members OF OUR Community ARE TRULY WHAT MAKE THIS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE.

In each Lifestyle Magazine issue, we will spotlight a Member, couple or family to showcase the amazing Members we have living in Esplanade by the Islands. If you would like to be featured or want to nominate another Member, please contact your Lifestyle Manager, Jennifer Jaehrling at Jennifer.Jaehrling@ TeamEsplanade.com.

Furry Friends

HAVE A FURRY FAMILY MEMBER THAT YOU WANT TO FEATURE?

Contact your Lifestyle Manager, Jennifer Jaehrling at Jennifer.Jaehrling@TeamEsplanade.com, 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.

BY THE Luau Pool

Paddy Paddles

Battle of the Esplanades Pickleball Event on Saturday, March 18

Esplanade Members from across multiple Esplanade communities polished their paddles and came together at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch for the social pickleball event of the year! During this St. Patrick’s Day themed pickleball event, participants enjoyed a jam-packed day of friendly pickleball competition and fun, assorted refreshments, and beautiful weather! Prizes were awarded at the end of the day for the winning competitors. Stay tuned later this year for information on next year’s tournament and how you can be a part of it!

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 creating a club or group today!

Meet fellow Members with similar interests by creating or joining an Interest Group or Club! Any Member wishing to develop one should contact your Lifestyle Manager to receive information and an application. The Lifestyle Manager will then help to facilitate promotion of activities developed by the Members. Depending on the group size and activity, the Sales Gallery may be a suitable space for your gatherings.

New Clubs

Poker, Mahjong, Canasta and so many more! We are looking to organize a variety of card groups as well as mahjong and pickleball. If you are interested in creating one of these social clubs, please reach out to your Lifestyle Manager. We need a minimum amount of interested parties for each group in order to host properly. Be sure to sign up with your Lifestyle Team if you would like to play and stay tuned to your weekly Lifestyle emails for updates.

Exclusive Concierge Offerings

Part of the Esplanade Lifestyle is rolling out the red carpet and giving our Members VIP access to exclusive offers and services! We are excited to continue to build and foster these relationships with local organizations and businesses to offer special rates for our community. If you know of a business or organization that would like to partner with Esplanade, please contact your Lifestyle Manager. Check out more details at esplanadebytheislandslifestyle.com/concierge.

THE TROON CARD

As a benefit of living in an Esplanade community, we are excited to share that current Esplanade Members receive 25% off standard Troon Card prices. Now in its 25th year, the Troon Card is the ultimate way for golfers to experience the World of Troon at the best rates. In 2023, more than 150 courses are participating in the program. Members can reserve tee times within three-days of their desired date of play and enjoy savings up to 50% off golf fees. Choose from state, region-specific, or national Troon Cards to unlock preferred rates at more than 150 golf courses worldwide. For a complete list of benefits, courses and rates, and to purchase your Troon Card today, visit www.troon.com/product/troon-card-esplanade

HOTEL RATES

Ask your Lifestyle team for info and flyers on discounted rates.

PET SERVICES

ENDLESS PAWSIBILITIES

10% Off All Grooming Services

Megan London: 866-363-7297 endlesspawsibilities.net

HOME SERVICES

ZINGA’S

BLINDS | SHUTTERS | SHADES

20% off plus free in-home consultation ($2,500 min. purchase). 844-494-6427 | zingashome.com

MODERN CASA HOME WATCH

10% Off Visits for 1 Year

Scott Grandusky: 239-312-3178 moderncasahw.com

WATER ACTIVITIES

PURE FLORIDA

20% Off All Services (excluding private charters). Use code “Esplanade” when you book online. 239-263-4949 | purefl.com

FOOD

BETTER THAN A BISTRO

Onsite 1st & 3rd Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Sales Gallery Parking Lot. 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

TRANSPORTATION

CLASSIC LUXURY TRANSPORTATION

10% Off All Services

Jennifer Doino: 239-394-1888 classicluxurytransportation.com

NAPLES TRANSPORTATION

10% Off All Services

Sherrilyn Alden: 239-260-3272 naples-transportation.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

KATHLEEN D PHOTOGRAPHY

10% Off All Services

Contact: Kathleen Bleau kathleendphotography@gmail.com facebook.com/Kathleen-D-Photography

DRY CLEANING

PRISTINE FINE DRY CLEANING

10% Off Dry Cleaning, Tailoring & Alterations

Scott Boyd: 239-263-3600 bestdrycleaningnaples.com

MOVIE TICKETS

PARAGON PAVILION

$7.50 per ticket

Contact: Your Lifestyle Manager, Jennifer.Jaehrling@TeamEsplanade.com paragontheaters.com

MOBILE DETAILING

PRO-TECH NAPLES

15% Off All Services

Scott Corey: 239-227-1363 protechnaples.com

Upcoming Events

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

SAILING INTO THE SUNSET

Thursday, May 25

Sunset Catamaran Sailing Excursion Naples

Let’s cruise into the sunset on the Catamaran Sailing Excursion! Enjoy the afternoon soaking up the beautiful Naples coastline on one of the area’s best sunset cruises. There will be a cost for this event. Please keep a look out for more information coming soon!

END OF MAY MIXER

Wednesday, May 31 | 6 - 8 p.m.

FLOWER POT CRAFT

Tuesday, May 2 | 1 p.m.

Sales Gallery Lanai

Join your Lifestyle Manager and neighbors for an afternoon spring craft. Bring an undecorated flower pot to the Sale Gallery to paint and your Lifestyle Manager will provide the rest of the supplies.

CINCO DE MAYO

Friday, May 5 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Sales Gallery | $10 Per Member

Let’s have a fiesta! See flyer on page 11 for more information.

WALKING FOR WELLNESS

Thursday, May 11 | 9 a.m.

Freedom National Park in Naples

Let’s meet at Freedom National Park in Naples for a morning stroll to celebrate National Walking Month. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear your walking shoes! Wearing sunscreen and bringing plenty of water is highly recommended!

YAPPY HOUR

Tuesday, May 16 | 5 p.m.

Bark Park

See flyer on page 11 for more information.

TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD POTLUCK

Thursday, May 18 | 5:30 p.m.

Sales Gallery

Join us for a potluck and information session on our new luxury travel program, Destinations by Esplanade. Members, please bring a dish from where you are originally from to share with your neighbors.

Sales Gallery

Enjoy an evening socializing with neighbors at the End of May mixer. Entertainment and appetizers will be provided for your enjoyment. Please bring your favorite beverage to enjoy.

NATIONAL DONUT DAY

Friday, June 2 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Grab and Go Event at Sales Gallery

Stop by the Sales Gallery between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on June 2 for National Donut Day. Your Lifestyle Manager will provide an assortment of yummy donuts for you to choose from. Please note that this is a grab and go event.

PAW PRINT STEPPING STONE

Tuesday, June 6 | 1 p.m.

Sales Gallery Lanai

Stop by the Sales Gallery Lanai with your furry friend to create a paw print stepping stone to take home and put in the mulch area of your garden.

Upcoming Events

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

DAY TRIP TO THE CASINO

Wednesday, June 14

Immokalee Seminole Casino

Join your Esplanade neighbors for a trip to the Immokalee Seminole Casino. Transportation and a dinner ticket will be included in the cost of this event. Please keep a look out for more information coming soon.

BOOK CLUB MEETING

Tuesday, June 20 | 1 p.m.

Sales Gallery

June is Intellectual Wellness Month and let’s celebrate with sharing your favorite book with neighbors. Meet new neighbors and share what you love about your favorite book.

LUAU BY THE POOL

Saturday, June 24 | 11 a.m.

Satellite Pool

Join your neighbors for some luau fun at the Satellite Pool. Entertainment and cold beverages will be provided. Please bring your favorite picnic style food to share with your friends and neighbors.

Monthly Member Meetings

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY

Wednesday, June 28 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Sales Gallery

Gather with your neighbors and let’s Wine Down at the Sales Gallery for a happy hour event. Bring your favorite beverage to enjoy and your Lifestyle Manager will take care of the rest.

ESPLANADE 101

Tuesdays, May 30 & June 27

9:30 a.m. | Sales Gallery

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

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Tuesdays, May 16 & June 13

9:30 a.m. | Virtual

Join your HOA management team for the most current updates about the common areas and your community.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Tuesdays, May 23 & June 20

9:30 a.m. | Sales Gallery

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

Getting Enough Sleep is Very Important

When you get the sleep that the body needs, between 7-9 hours a night, your body repairs itself the way it is supposed to. Lack of sleep can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, strokes, diabetes, and mood swings. The following are some things you can try to help you get a good night’s sleep:

» Rearrange your schedule to make time for sleep

» Limit screen time

» Have a cup of chamomile tea an hour before bed

» Limit your sugar consumption

» Make your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet

» Limit alcohol and caffeine close to bedtime

» Skip big meals at night

Getting enough sleep every night helps your body to function properly. It lowers your risk of disease, reduces stress, and improves your mood. Therefore, it is very important for you to prioritize getting enough hours of sleep every night for overall health and wellness!

Infused Water

The great part about infused water is that it’s so easy to make. All you need is fresh produce (fruit, veggies and herbs) along with cold water. Start by choosing what flavor you want, wash and chop your produce and simply add it to your water.

The amount of produce you use is up to you based on how much water you’re infusing and how much flavor you want to add. Obviously, the more produce you add, the more intense the flavor will be. The intensity will also depend on how long you let the ingredients soak/infuse.

STRAWBERRY THYME INFUSED WATER

Strawberries are rich in Vitamin C, which is known to reduce stress, while thyme is often used in aromatherapy practices for its calming and relaxing effects.

INGREDIENTS & DIRECTIONS

» 6 chopped strawberries

» 4 sprigs of fresh thyme

» 1-quart cold water

» Let the mixture infuse for at least two hours or overnight for full flavor.

Cinco de Mayo

FIESTA

Friday, May 5 6 - 8 p.m. Sales Gallery

$10 Per Person

Let’s have a fiesta for Cinco de Mayo! Live music, festive foods, and a margarita mixer station will be available. Please bring your favorite beverage to enjoy.

Tuesday, May 16 5 p.m. Bark Park

New event for humans and furry friends! Enjoy a happy hour play date with your favorite four legged friend!

Be sure to bring your beverage of choice to enjoy and your Lifestyle team will provide the doggie snacks!

Pickleball/Tennis Exercise for Increased Strength & Stability

Multi directional lunges are a compound movement that involves multiple joints and muscles making it an extremely functional exercise that is excellent for all fitness levels. It works the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, calves, core, and inner thighs. It can also help improve balance. Lunges can increase reaction time and functional stability when reaching for that baseline shot or receiving a volley to perform a dink to the other side of the net.

FRONT LUNGE

Begin with feet shoulder width apart, take a step forward with the right leg and drop the back knee down towards the floor. Be sure that the front knee does not extend past your toe and your back knee is in line with your hips and shoulders bending towards the floor. Drop down as far as you are comfortable, but do not let the front knee go past 90 degrees. Stand back up concentrating on the power coming from your front leg, foot firmly planted returning back up to a standing position. Repeat with your left leg forward and your right knee dropping down towards the floor.

SIDE LUNGE

Begin with feet shoulder width apart, take a step to the side

with the right leg. Keep the left leg straight and drop your hips behind as you bend the right knee. Drop down as far as you are comfortable, but do not let the front knee go past 90 degrees or extend over the toes. Push up to standing position with the power coming from your right leg and bring the feet back together in a standing position. Repeat with the left leg stepping sideways and your hips dropping back as your right knee bends.

REVERSE LUNGE

Begin with feet shoulder width apart, take a step back with the right leg and drop the back knee down towards the floor keeping it in line with your hips and shoulders. Make sure your front knee does not extend past the toes. Keep the chest lifted and drop down as far as you are comfortable. Stand back up and return your right leg back up to standing position.

COMBINING LUNGES

Each exercise can be performed individually or can be performed in combination by alternating front lunge back to standing position, to side lunge back to standing position and then, to back lunge and returning to standing position.

Cuban Sandwich

The Cubano, or Cuban Sandwich, came to Florida along with Cuban immigrants, in the 19th century and quickly became widely popular in the state. Prior to this, versions of the Cuban have been recorded in pre-colonial Cuba where yucca was used in place of bread and often the filling was fish or bird meat. It took the arrival of the Spanish, who introduced ham and pork, for the Cuban we know and love today to be born.

To make an authentic Cuban sandwich, it really requires Cuban bread which has been baked with a palmetto leaf on top; however, Ciabatta or French bread will absolutely suffice.

DIRECTIONS

1. Slice the bread in half and spread yellow mustard on the inside of the bread.

2. Place a slice of Swiss cheese on each half.

3. Place a slice of sweet, cured ham on one half of the bread.

4. Place some mojo marinated pork on the other half of the bread.

5. On one half of the bread, place thickly cut pickles then close up the sandwich.

6. Place the Cuban sandwich on a lightly greased griddle. Take a heavy skillet and place it on top of the sandwich so the weight can press the sandwich down.

7. When the bottom begins to turn crisp, turn the sandwich over and repeat.

Key Lime Martini

Florida’s most famous dessert is our inspiration for this sweet-yet-tart cocktail.

INGREDIENTS

» Graham cracker crumbs

» 2 ounces vanilla vodka

» 1/2 ounce Key Lime juice

» 2 tablespoons Coco Lopez cream of coconut

» 1 ounce pineapple juice

» 1 ounce heavy whipping cream

DIRECTIONS

1. Rim a glass with graham cracker crumbs.

2. Fill martini shaker with ice.

3. Add the remaining ingredients listed above.

4. Shake and pour through a strainer.

5. Garnish with a twist of lime peel.

Equine Non-Profit Organizations

Feeling Derby Fever? Check out these non-profit organizations that work to support racehorses after they retire as well as rescue and rehab horses locally.

FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED RETIREMENT AND ADOPTION CARE PROGRAM

Florida Thoroughbred Retirement and Adoptive Care, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, strives to provide retired racehorses both meaningful second careers and an excellent quality of life. They rehabilitate thoroughbreds by providing professional care and training for each as an individual. A rigorous screening process attempts to match each thoroughbred with loving adopters with the goal to provide a new opportunity and purpose for a second career in the show world, polo fields, therapeutic riding programs, or simply as a loving companion. Learn more online at fltrac.org

THE EQUINE RESCUE AND ADOPTION FOUNDATION

The Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation, Inc. (ERAF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 2000, devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation, retraining and adoption of abused, slaughterbound, abandoned and neglected horses. ERAF works closely with Sheriff’s Offices and Animal Care and Control units to identify at risk horses and remove them from dangerous environments. Their team of dedicated professionals, staff, supporters and volunteers work to rehabilitate and care for these magnificent horses so they may find a new forever home. Learn more online at www.eraf.org

Clean Earth Challenge

The National Wildlife Federation and Johnson Outdoors have teamed up to inspire people to get outdoors and take simple conservation action to help clean up our planet.

Get started by taking the Clean Earth Challenge! It’s as simple as picking up trash on your morning walk, at your favorite beach or local park. Or you can join with friends, family, neighbors, classmates and co-workers in a community effort to help make our planet a healthier, happier place.

Our goal is to collect one million pieces of trash and debris that litter our beautiful land, oceans and waterways. This pollution has a devastating effect on the health of our ecosystems, wildlife and the planet. By taking the Clean Earth Challenge, you help improve the health of our environment. Every piece collected counts!

UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURES AWAIT

Esplanade Resort Experiences proudly invites you to spark your sense of adventure with the introduction of Destinations by Esplanade, a luxury travel program offering travel-related concierge services, benefits, outings and inspired itineraries that are uniquely curated around the Esplanade lifestyle, with themes of wellness, culinary, adventure, and culture.

Immerse yourself in the wonders across the globe through expertly designed travel itineraries, experience a local excursion planned by your lifestyle team or enjoy specialized discounts on individual airfare, rental cars and accommodations.

Zip line through the Costa Rican jungle, embark on an expedition inside the ice castles of Antarctica, or savor exquisite cuisine during a local culinary demonstration near your home.

With convenience and luxury at the forefront, Members traveling as a part of Destinations by Esplanade will enjoy Member benefits including access to exclusive destinations, upgrades to accommodations, complimentary wine included with select dinners and more!

Ready to explore?

If you’re looking to plan a larger adventure, visit DestinationsByEsplanade.com and use password esplanade2023 to view inspired travel itineraries and Esplanade Member benefits.

For smaller, local offerings and excursions planned by your Lifestyle team, visit the event calendar on your member website and stay tuned to your email for the latest lifestyle updates.

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