Welcome to the March 15 edition of NIA Hot Topics, 

Naples Improvement Association's eNews communication.

 Hot Topics shares quick updates on NIA: business,

status reports, events and announcements.

It is published approximately the 1st of each month

and the 15th of months when the NIA Board meets.

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NIA Spring Membership Meeting

Wednesday, April 10^th

6:00 PM

In Skippers Cove at the Long Beach Yacht Club

Naples CERT Team

Tours Long Beach

Emergency Operations and Communication Center

On Tuesday night nearly 30 members of our CERT Team were privileged to visit the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and hear from Director Reggie Harrison about how government officials and key partners, including CERT, collaborate to address disasters impacting the City. In addition to being a great learning experience it was inspiring to hear Director Harrison acknowledge our efforts in Naples and the importance of our partnership. As he emphasized, “Neighbors helping Neighbors" are the key to saving lives in a disaster. 

In addition to the EOC, we toured the 911 Call Center (police and fire) which handles over half a million calls each year! Calls were being received and handled by a handful of unsung heroes as we walked along the sidelines of their workspace. It was truly impressive to see and learn how response systems work together to make us safer. 

Email us at lbcert.naples@gmail.com to learn more about CERT and ways to volunteer. 

AND WHILE YOU'RE AT IT…



Go ahead and note the entire

NIA Summer Concert Series

May 28^th – SOULITIFY

June 25th – Hillbilly Crutch & Chili Cook Off

July 30th - Manuel the Band –

August 27^th – Barefoot Rider

Sept 8th – The Street Dance with King Salmon

See you at Colonnade Park!

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CLEAN UP

CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS

There are a lot of construction projects underway across the islands. Some streets have multiple renovations happening simultaneously.  Please be considerate of your neighbors and make sure alleys and walkways are kept clear of debris, particularly small things like nails, dry wall fragments, and wood chips.

Ask your contractors to sweep your area at the end of each day. We don't want flat tires, frazzled feet or punctured paws.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Focusing on Public Safety

Thursday, March 21, 2024

 5:30-7:00 PM

FEATURING

Kristina Duggan, Third District Councilmember

Michael Pennino, LBPD East Division Commander

Dough Haubert, City Prosecutor

Registration Required

STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR

Complete Street Project

Presentation from the

March 2 Community Meeting

now available

RAVENNA AND 2ND

COMING BACK TO LIFE

From the pages of the Grunion Gazette…

The grand opening for the Memorial Care Medical Group–Long Beach (Naples) medical offices, on Second Street and Ravenna Drive, is scheduled for noon on Friday, May 10. The space was previously a mattress store — but will now provide comprehensive medical care. The newly created offices will include an on-site lab and ample parking. There will be no urgent care offered at this location, though, according to a hospital spokesperson.

Upcoming NIA and Naples EVENTS 

Gatherings, Meetings and Celebrations!

Go to the NIA website HERE to see the yearlong calendar!

ISLAND DATES (NIA dates are in bold)

​• Mar 29 - Easter Egg Hunt

• April 10 - NIA Spring Membership Meeting

• Apr 13 - Naples Elementary Spring Fundraiser

• Apr 30 - Concert in the Park

• May 28 - Concert in the Park 

• May 31 - Naples Elementary Carnival

• Jun 1 - Pancake Breakfast, Craft Fair & Fun Run

• Jun TBD - Flea Market

SELECT OFF-ISLAND DATES

• Mar 23 International Children's Day Festival - Aquarium of the Pacific

• Mar 25-28 Grunion Run - Junipero/Cherry Beach (timing varies by day)

• Mar 30 - Long Beach Bluegrass Festival - Recreation Park Bandshell

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Naples Bayside Academy School Events