On the Calendar…

Friday January 1, 2016 New Year’s Day, Happy New YearCounty offices closed

Tuesday January 12, Board of County Commission meeting 9:00 am

Friday January 15, Special Magistrate Hearing 9:00 am

Tuesday January 19, Pathways Advisory Committee 9:00 am

Wednesday January 20, Library Advisory Board 10:00 am

Friday January 22, Special Magistrate Hearing 9:00 am

Monday January 25, East Naples Civic Association Annual Banquet 5:00 pm at the Naples Lakes Country Club

Tuesday January 26, Board of County Commission meeting 9:00 am

Friday January 29, Code Enforcement Board 9:00 am

East Naples Civic AssociationEstablished 1950

2016 OFFICERS President ...........................................Christopher ShucartEmail: Chris@JCSRealtyGroup.com

Vice President ................................................ Chris HaganEmail: chrishagan71@aol.com

Secretary .................................................... Barbara MillerEmail: bam@burzynskilaw.com

Treasurer ............................... Jeffrey “Santa” MacasevichEmail: jeffmacas@aol.com

Past President ......................................... Marci SeamplesEmail: mordred4@aol.com

DIRECTORSTed Beisler

Russell BurlandThomas Cannon

Neil CurleyGeorge Danz

Donna FialaBarry Gerenstein

John HooleyJean Kungle

Nancy MarkhamBarbara MillerJim Pusateri

MJ Scarapelli

Director Emeritus: Norm Reinertson & Tony Zeman

Dear East Naples Civic Association Membership, Happy New Year!!! I am honored to write to you as your new incoming 2016 East Naples Civic Association president. I was first introduced to ENCA 11 years ago by Bob Murray (a past president of ENCA). At our breakfast meeting Bob told me that if I was planning to do business in East Naples that it would be a great idea to become a member of the ENCA due to the major involvement ENCA has to all that is East Naples and beyond. Well Bob was right and I am proud to have been a member since that meeting 11 years ago.

The East Naples Civic Association is a terrific long-standing and well respected civic organization who truly has the best interest of East Naples residents and business at the forefront of our mission. We should all be proud to be a member.

East Naples has started to really take shape and is not the East Naples of old. People are moving here by the hundreds and business are expanding and opening all over East Naples. We have our own hospital, State college, municipal airport, regional library, shopping & dining options and much more. The positive press about East Naples is abundant and with the help of ENCA we look for foster and enhance that positivity into the future.

President’s MessageBy Christopher Shucart

Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man

Benjamin Franklin

Quote of the Month:

EAST NAPLES CIVIC ASSOCIATION

www.EastNaplesCivic.com

Over the next year we will look to strengthen the organizat ion t h r u c o m m u n i t y i nvo l ve m e n t , scholarships to East Naples students, and membership growth. In doing that we would love to hear from you, our membership, as to what are the important issue close to you and or the community where you live. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your 2016 East Naples Civic Association President and we as a board look forward to serving the community of East Naples in order to continue to make it a wonderful place to live and do business.

As a reminder we are only as strong as our membership. Please refer a friend, neighbor or colleague to become a member of ENCA. Wishing the best to you and your families for 2016.

Best Wishes, Christopher Shucart

ENCAAnnual Banquet

Monday, January 25, 20165:00 pm

MenuCaesar Salad, Chicken Piccata, Fresh Veggie, Wild Rice Pilaf,

Chocolate Bundt Cake,Soft Drink/Iced Tea

$40 per personCash bar

Make your reservations online at eastnaplescivic.com or call

239-434-1967

Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves at the ENCA’s 27th Annual Santa Run, December 12, 2015 presented by ENCA, Greater Naples Fire District, East Naples Kiwanis, East Naples Foundation, and Collier County Sheriff’s Office.

East NaplesDevelopment News• What’s that building going up behind Boca Bargoons?

It’s Boca Bargoodies, a home decorating store.• Lucky’s Market in the Town Centre had a delayed

opening, watch for them to open this month.• 21 Spices by Chef Asif opened in the Sugden Plaza,

see Donna Fiala’s column.• Restaurant Row at Collier/US41 has broken ground.

Santa & Mrs. Claus with firefighters Tony Palermo, Matt Nixon, Daniel Garreto and new GNFD firetruck.

Just some of the Santa Run 2015 volunteers and we also thank the ladies at Naples Lakes who bag the candy every year!

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WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK!Call or email questions

or concerns.

NEW MEMBERSCPR Cell Phone Repair

Jonathan & Joyce Jensen Deb Rex

Gulf Coast Charter AcademyRon & Aschley Kezeske

RENEWALSMs. Maureen K. Fagan

Hagan Engineering Lely Presbyterian Church

RenewalsBarb Anderson

Fred & Norma Asher Combs Oil Company

George Danz Sheila Doyle

Ken & Maureen DrumFifth Third Bank

John Hooley

REMINDERPlease be sure to keep your contact

information updated includinge-mail and mailing address.

Our voices are heardand they count!

Call 239-434-1967 or emailbam@burzynskilaw.com with any questions, comments, community

concerns or exciting East Naples news.

Sponsorship opportunities available please email jeankungle@gmail.com

HOT TOPIC!!!ENCA RENEWAL TIME HERE! WE APPRECIATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP AND LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT. Please visit www.EastNaplesCivic.com for an online renewal membership form.

WAWA Coming to East NaplesAt our November board meeting, the Dan Hughes Development Group presented their development plans for the 6.5 acre Price Street/US41 Wawa project, across from Outback. The project consists of three parcels, (1) C-4 already purchased, plus (1) C-3 and (1) Residential/Agricultural, both under contract, which they are looking to rezone. The proposed access to the property is off US41 and Price St. They are also seeking a variance for an increased landscape buffer in lieu of a wall on the west/south side of the property, at neighbor’s request. Their challenge to create bigger buffers with the purchase of the Residential/Agricultural property, is working with the county to get PUD (Planned Unit Development) with all 3 parcels zoned C-3.

Wawa plans to have 8 fueling stations with 16 pumps double-stacked. Also proposed in the PUD are three retail stores (on present C-3 piece) with 2400SF, 1700SF, and 3000SF spaces along with a 20,000SF on Residential/Agricultural piece. Wawa plans to create 30-40 jobs, 7-8 full-time, with the remainder part-time. Wawa is family owned in 6 states with plans for 70 opening in Florida.

Shadowlawn Elementary, 21 Spices and Lucky’s MarketHats are off to the Marco Island Kiwanis Club for recognizing a tremendous need at Shadowlawn School and responding to it. They have reached deep into the poorest of poor – Shadowlawn Elementary School near Bayshore Drive. This school is at 95% poverty rate, and they are always in need of books for the children to read. Windstar Country Club just recently bought them 25 I-Pads which they share amongst classrooms. What a wonderful gesture on their part! The

Kiwanians’ main focus is to help children, and when they are children of very little means, the Kiwanians really shine. Recently, the President, Kathleen Reynolds, Joe Swaja and yours truly, visited Shadowlawn School with a check for $1,500 for books or anything they are truly in need of – but focusing on books. The joy on the faces of the teachers and children said it all. When we saw the real need for books in the library, we knew we were making a difference in that school. SO – when the Marco Kiwanis Club holds their Car Show on February 14th, please come, enjoy a great day, eat a lot of hot dogs, Hamburg’s, popcorn, soda’s and even donate in a donation jar or buy a roll of 50-50 tickets. Every dime you spend goes to helping the children in our community and the surrounding community. A grand opening was held to announce a marvelous fine dining restaurant to the East Naples area, located in the shopping center near the entrance to Sugden Park, 4270 Tamiami Trail E. “21 Spices by Chef Asif” opened Dec. 21st for lunch and dinner, and is located in the space previously occupied by Café Luna. You would never recognize the restaurant now! They have completely redecorated and upgraded the restaurant to bring it to a new stature and ambience. The lighting is magnificent; the walls have been transformed with a flair from India, the lighting fixtures are unique and reflect the culture from India, the full bar is completely redecorated to have an ambience all its own. The table setting was magnificent, and the seating was plush. Chef Asif has been the head chef for the Marco Island Hilton Hotel for 15 years, and the General Manager of the Hilton, Mac Chaudrhy, was at the Grand Opening to show his support and enthusiasm for this new restaurant. Also present was Phil McCabe, the original builder and owner of the shopping center, who came to cheer them on. Everyone exclaimed over the quality of the food. People from Marco Island to North Naples, who attended the Grand Opening, were elegantly dressed and extremely supportive. The two page menu was extensive and included Lobster Mulligatawny Soup and Marg Dhania Soup, many appetizers including Mazedaar Samosa, Ghehra Paani Diver Scallops, Hara Vegetarian Kehab, Elegant Murgh Lollipop, and so much more; four types of salad, and the entrees included Lamb Rogan Josh, Sikandari Lamb Shanks, Harris Farms’ New York Strip, Chicken Jikka Masala (England’s National Dish), Spice Kadai Chidken, Saffron Chicken Khorma, Jhinga Prawns, Kucknowi Grouper, Sweet Jamarind Seabass, Grilled Pacific Salmon, Maine Lobster Masala, Amritsari Snapper, Saffron Chicken Khorma, Madras (free range) Chicken; Delicacies from the Jandoor (clay oven) included 21 Spices Lamb

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Chops, Citrus Quail, Beef Sheek Kabob and so much more! The desserts included Gold Leaf Shahi Jukda, Gulab Jamun (Indian Donuts), Saffron Ginger Kulfi (Indian Ice Cream), and the extensive list goes on and on. And, oh by the way, the service was excellent! The prices reflect the quality of food and dining. Many people over time have asked where you could find good Indian food. Well now there is a restaurant just for you! You won’t want to miss dining here! New to the area is the Island Hoppers Air Tours and Charters. New Service begins on January 15th, 2016 to Key West, with flights running 3 days a week, Monday-Friday-Sunday, from Marco Island, Sarasota/Bradenton, and Punta Gorda/Ft. Myers. Fares start at $129.00 one way, plus tax. The airline is taking reservations now by calling Raven Air/Island Hoppers – 239-777-4046 or 239-393-0020. The Marco Island/Naples flights will take off from the Marco Island Executive Airport on Mainsail Drive. A representative from World Fuel Services happened to be in the area recently and had some very nice comments about the Marco Airport staff professionalism and energetic atmosphere at the airport itself. This little airport continues to exceed! Lucky’s Market, a natural and organic food market with pricing that we can afford, will be opening its door within the month of January in the Naples Towne Centre Shopping Center on U. S. 41 E, just a few doors down from the Towne Centre Movie Theater. This is a new and exciting concept that we should all enjoy and support. They will be announcing their Grand Opening shortly. Watch the newspapers for the actual date of opening.

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Superintendent Dr. Kamela Patton, Russ Burland, Supervisor of Elections Jennifer Edwards and Commissioner Donna Fiala at December Luncheon, Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club

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