Welcome to the December edition of NIA Hot Topics, Naples Improvement Association's eNews communication.

NIA Hot Topics is distributed 1-2 weeks following the NIA's monthly board meetings. Hot Topics shares quick updates on Naples happenings, NIA business, and announcements.

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IN THIS ISSUE:

• NIA Home Decor Winners TODAY!
• NIA Boat Parade TOMORROW!
• "Joy of Giving" Toy Drive SUNDAY!
• CERT Holiday Gift Giving Ideas
• Seawalls Note re: Tidelands Funds
• Call for Naples Milestones (births, weddings, passings)

CONGRATULATIONS

to all our 2023

NIA Home Decor Award Winners

SWEEPSTAKES AWARD: 5978 E Appian Way

(featured above)



HERITAGE AWARD: 31 The Colonnade

MOST HUMOUROUS: 212 Rivo Alto Canal

BEST YARD: 97 Rivo Alto Canal

BEST WINDOW DISPLAY: 6004 E Appian Way

AWARD OF MERIT: 18 Rivo Alto Canal

BEST ANIMATION: 171 Rivo Alto Canal

BEST NEWCOMER: 1 Vista del Golfo

BEST USE OF LIGHTS: 5952 E Appian Way

DESIGN AWARD: 82 Rivo Alto Canal

ORIGINALITY AWARD: 5633 Campo Walk

BEST USE OF THEME: 75 Rivo Alto Canal

CRAFTMANSHIP AWARD: 5928 E Appian Way

TRUE CLASSIC AWARD: 193 Rivo Alto Canal

MOST ELEGANT: 177 Rivo Alto Canal

MOST PATRIOTIC: 47 Vista Del Golfo

BEST ROOFTOP: 175 Rivo Alto Canal

PEACE ON EARTH AWARD: 58 Rivo Alto Canal

THE FIVE SENSES AWARD: 143 Tivoli Drive

HONORABLE MENTION: 89 Vista del Golfo

BEST BLOCK - SMALL CATEGORY: 167-183 Rivo Alto Canal

BEST BLOCK - LARGE CATEGORY: 5600-5684 Campo Walk

More details and links to photos to come!

Look for a full photo spread in the

February issue of Naples News!

2023 NIA BOAT PARADE

Saturday, December 16

Large Boats Start at 6:00PM

Small Boats Start at 6:30PM

LARGE BOATS - PARADE ROUTE

SMALL BOATS - PARADE ROUTE

NIA'S JOY OF GIVING

TOY DRIVE

SUNDAY • DECEMBER 17th

10AM - 2PM

COLONNADE PARK

Bring your new, unwrapped gifts. Also accepting monetary contributions to purchase more toys. All toys will be donated to the Long Beach Fire Department's "Spark of Love Program" and will be distributed to disadvantaged children throughout the neighborhoods of Long Beach.

BONUS!! Santa and Mrs. Claus will stop by at noon for visits and photos!

Last minute gift ideas that say

I love you!

Still wondering what to get family and friends for Christmas? Nothing says “I care about you” more than emergency preparedness supplies. Seriously, and it’s cheaper than jewelry!

Not sure what to get? Check out Amazon, Ready America, Home Depot, Costco, American Red Cross, for ready-to-go kits and supplies. Above is one example of a good “deluxe” 2-person kit offered for around $80 by several stores and available before Christmas. Or give individual items such as like good flashlights, crank radios, first aid kits, multi-purpose utility knives as gifts or stocking stuffers.

Check out the list of recommended supplies in CERT’s Naples Island Preparedness Guide, delivered to all households in October and available on the NIA website, for more ideas on gifts for the people you love (or even just like a little).

Note from Cindy Bambam (NIA Seawall Restoration Committee Chair):

There have been some questions. A recent Press Telegram article referred to Tidelands funds being used to support immediate repairs to the Convention Center. These funds are to be a loan to be repaid by a bond. Here is the link to the approved City report and request.

Upcoming NIA and Naples EVENTS 

Gatherings, Meetings and Celebrations!

Go to the website HERE to see the whole calendar!

• Dec 16 - Christmas Boat Parade

Large Boats launch at 6:00

Small Boats launch at 6:30

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• Dec 17 - Spark of Love - Joy of Giving Toy Donations

• Feb, 10 2024 - NIA Installation/Awards Dinner