Movers and Shapers

Please join us and download our new upcoming podcasts as I welcome two major Movers & Shapers, who are making a huge impact on Fifth Avenue South and the Naples community overall.  You'll meet two very talented people with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Marlissa Gardner, founder and owner of Emillions Art on Fifth, discusses her successful art showroom featuring established and emergent international artists in all genres: painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture and works on paper, as well as her foray into the world of cryptocurrency.  Chris Rozansky, Executive Director of Naples Airport Authority, oversees one of the most important private airports in the country. Chris explains the crucial role the airport plays in attracting residents and businesses to SWFL, especially on 5th Avenue South.

Podcast Features Bob Gibbs and Kristen Coury, local Naples Florida IconsEpisode 3: Urban Retail legend Bob Gibbs, CEO of Gibbs Planning Group - Gibbs has helped develop more than 1,000 town centers and historic districts worldwide. If architect Andres Duany is considered the Father and visionary of Fifth Avenue, then Bob Gibbs is its kindly Uncle who worked alongside Duany in the Avenue's initial planning and has continued to shepherd it through expanded growth for decades. We will talk about Fifth Avenue's attributes, including walkability, accessibility, natural beauty and urban retail in meeting the needs of the community. We will trace the Avenue's historic beginnings, its case study development, and explore its future.Episode 4: Kristen Coury, CEO and Producing Artistic Director, Gulfshore Playhouse - Gulfshore Playhouse has grown from fledgling artistic startup to world-class production company, with Coury's visionary plans to build a state-of-the-art, 45,000 square foot new home for the theater, which is scheduled for completion in late 2023, as her priority. Kristen will discuss how the Playhouse has raised almost $60 million for construction and what this incredible undertaking means in terms of Naples' culture and economic impact.

Movers & Shapers is the official podcast of the 5th Avenue South Business Improvement District in Naples, Florida. The show focuses on the people that make the most impact in the city of Naples and on 5th Avenue South.  Hosted by Bruce Barone, Jr., the Executive Director of the 5th Avenue BID, guests will include business owners, restaurateurs, politicians, city officials, entrepreneurs and more.  The first episode of Movers & Shapers profiles Veljko Pavicevic the Co-Owner & Founder of Sails Restaurant located at 301 5th Avenue South and Mayor Teresa Heitmann, the Mayor of the City of Naples.