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Web page promotes spas, Now the group is ready to help pro- events and initiatives — from and the Global Wellness Institute. mote the county as a wellness destina- to spas and tour operators — The Wellness Tourism Visionary Task restaurants, beaches, fun tion with a web page and a slogan: “Be can be found in one place. Force formed almost a year ago in Collier Well in Paradise,” based on the county’s There are hopes of capturing a bigger County after Peggy Sealfon, a Naples- Laura Layden branding as Florida’s Paradise Coast. slice of what’s expected to become a based internationally recognized speak- Naples Daily News The web page to promote wellness in more than $800 billion industry within er, author and personal development USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA Collier County can be found on the Na- two years. coach, talked about the skyrocketing ples, Marco Island, Everglades Conven- The value of wellness tourism — growth of wellness tourism worldwide at For about a year, a task force has qui- tion and Visitors Bureau’s website at par- which puts health at the center of the a Collier County Lodging & Tourism Alli- etly worked behind the scenes to find adisecoast.com/wellness. experience — was estimated at ance meeting. ways to grow Collier County’s share of It’s where dozens of local providers are $573 billion in 2015. It’s expected to bal- wellness tourism. listed, and information on offerings, loon to $808 billion by 2020, according to See TOURISM, Page 7B The race for flying cars

An attendee watches a digital display of a Rolls-Royce concept hybrid-electric air vehicle at the Farnborough International Airshow in Britain on Monday. Rolls-Royce said it plans to create a vehicle prototype within the next 18 months and could have one airborne in the early 2020s. SIMON DAWSON/BLOOMBERG

Autonomous vehicles have only just begun to ing a concept electric vertical takeoff and landing Rolls-Royce jet engine navigate our streets, and already the world’s inno- vehicle at the Farnborough International Airshow vators are setting their sights on the next big trans- in Britain. The vehicle could carry as many as five company is the latest portation trend. passengers at speeds up to 250 mph for about 500 Flying taxis. miles, according to Rolls-Royce. to join, with 250 mph Uber plans to create a network of flying taxis in Rolls-Royce said the vehicle could be airborne Dubai and the Dallas area by the year 2020. Kitty as soon as the early 2020s, but the company said it airborne taxi concept Hawk — a flying car startup created by Google co- plans to create a vehicle prototype within the next founder Larry Page — already is offering test flights 18 months. Peter Holley to potential customers. The Washington Post This week Rolls-Royce entered the fray, unveil- See FLYING CARS, Page 7B

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The League of Courageous Women stated that the first annual Women’s deal to buy Philadelphia station Leadership Summit will be held Sept. 28-29 in partnership with Hodges Uni- versity at the North Naples campus. Laura Layden news release. holders and further en- Registration: LCWLeadershipSummi- Naples Daily News Beasley will use a combination of hances our revenue and t.eventbrite.com. Sponsorship info: USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDA borrowings and cash generated from competitive position cyndee@leagueofcourageouswo- operations to pay for the station. with a strong cluster of men.com. Beasley Broadcast Group has made In its news release, Beasley said the five FM and two AM sta- a play for another radio station. acquisition highlights its “focus on pre- tions in a key, top-ten Construction The Naples-based radio broadcaster mium local programming and content” market.” Beasley has signed a definitive agreement to and will complement its six other radio Beasley owned DeAngelis Diamond has been hired acquire WXTU-FM in Philadelphia for stations and digital operations in the WXTU-FM for decades and originally as the general contractor to build the $38 million in cash. Philadelphia market, the ninth-largest launched its country music format in Margaritaville on Fort Myers The station is owned by Entercom designated marketing area in the coun- 1983 “against the advice of a number of Beach. It will consist of 254 rooms, two Communications Corp. try. industry pundits who believed it beachside restaurants, a beach club, a Excluding one-time transaction In a statement, Caroline Beasley, wouldn’t succeed in the Philadelphia terrace with 22,000 square costs, the acquisition is expected to im- Beasley Broadcast’s CEO, said: “Our market,” Beasley said. feet of space and a coffee shop on a new mediately add to Beasley’s free cash acquisition of WXTU-FM represents a In 2014, the station was part of a pedestrian bridge over Estero Boule- flow, “without materially altering the strategically and financially compel- vard. company’s leverage,” according to a ling growth opportunity for our share- See BEASLEY RADIO, Page 7B Naples Daily News - 07/20/2018 Copy Reduced to 65% from original to fit letter page Page : B07 + NAPLESNEWS.COM ❚ FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2018 ❚ 7B Flying cars Fed rates

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“Building on our existing expertise conducting policy in a particular way, in electric technologies and aviation, and that way is independent of all politi- Rolls-Royce is actively exploring a cal concerns,” Powell said. “We do our range of possible markets and appli- work in a strictly nonpolitical way, based cations for electric and hybrid elec- on detailed analysis, which we put on the tric flight,” said Rob Watson, who record transparently.” heads Rolls-Royce’s electrical team. He added, “No one in the administra- “We are well placed to play a lead- tion has said anything to me that really ing role in the emerging world of per- gives me concern on this front.” sonal air mobility and will also look to After Trump’s interview with CNBC work in collaboration with a range of was made public, Lindsay Walters, a partners,” Watson said in a news re- White House spokeswoman, said the lease. president “respects the independence of The British-based company the Fed.” makes commerical jet engines. Wat- “The president’s views on interest son said the company was among the is practiced at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort. rates are well-known, and his comments first to develop turbo-prop and jet PROVIDED/JEFF HERRON PHOTOGRAPHY today are a reiteration of those long held engines. positions, and public comments,” Wal- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars — a com- ples, said that within a year of his arriv- ters said. pany owned by German car manu- Tourism al at the in 2015, he started to see Speaking about Fed policy in his inter- facturer BMW — is not associated the value of targeting the wellness tour- view with CNBC, Trump said he is “let- with the effort to create flying taxis. Continued from Page 1B ism market after learning about the ting them do what they feel is best.” The company said its concept ve- area’s top overall well-being ranking in But his comments raised alarms, in- hicle would be powered by six elec- That was enough to a Gallup-Sharecare survey. The Naples cluding with some former Fed officials, tric propulsors “specially designed to pique the interest of Debi area has kept the No. 1 ranking for three who saw in his remarks a possible effort have a low noise profile.” To take off DeBenedetto, the group years in a row. to apply public pressure on the central or land vertically, the company said, sales and marketing LaPlaya is working to become Blue bank. the vehicle’s wings would rotate manager for the county’s Zones-certified. The resort has added to “I am not pleased,” said Carl Tannen- 90 degrees. Once the craft reaches its tourism bureau, who sat its wellness-oriented offerings and cre- baum, a former Chicago Fed official and cruising height, its vehicle’s propel- Sealfon in the audience listening. ated a wellness-focused package, chief economist at Northern Trust. “The lers would fold away and the craft The two women wast- which gets revised regularly. The cur- remarks certainly aren’t an immediate would rely on several rear propellers ed no time creating the rent package includes: a backpack with threat to Fed independence, but they for thrust. task force, which quickly a yoga mat, one hour with a personal break with the tradition of respectful dis- Rolls-Royce said the vehicle would found support from oth- trainer, a 50-minute therapeutic stone tance.” fill a niche created by overtaxed ers, including many of massage, bike rental with map, and an Randall Kroszner, a former Fed gover- transportation systems in increas- the area’s largest hote- in-room aromatherapy diffuser with a nor, said the central bank has withstood ingly crowded cities. Watson told liers. The volunteer choice of essential oils. political pressure before and will con- Agence France-Presse that he envi- group has more than Perry started encouraging the coun- tinue to do so under Powell’s leadership. sions an electric version of the vehi- DeBenedetto 45 members and ty’s tourism bureau to do more to pro- “The Fed has often faced political cle moving passengers around a city, meets monthly. mote the area as a wellness destination pressures – from Congress, presidents, but a hybrid propulsion system car- With the help of the task force, there months before the task force formed, so Treasury secretaries and innumerable rying passengers longer distances, are hopes of “getting ahead of the game” he was eager to join the new group. He outside groups,” said Kroszner, an eco- such as between London and Paris. in wellness tourism, DeBenedetto said. said now there’s more energy and posi- nomics professor at the University of The company noted that the vehicle One way to do that, she said, is to en- tive momentum building to get Naples Chicago. “My experience at the Fed is could be adapted for military purpos- courage hotels and other area business- on the map as a popular wellness desti- consistent with what Jay Powell recently es as well, although no detail was es to create packages and experiences nation. said – being non-political is deep in the provided. that appeal to the growing market — There’s an opportunity for the Na- Fed’s DNA – and I believe that Jay will “Electrification is an exciting and and to educate them on how they can ples-Marco Island-Everglades area to keep it that way.” inescapable trend across industrial benefit from jumping on the bandwag- become the primary wellness destina- During the 2016 presidential cam- technology markets, and while the on if they haven’t already. tion in Florida, as no other area has real- paign, Trump was critical of the Fed and move to more electric propulsion will “It definitely appeals to the millenni- ly claimed it, Perry said. accused officials of keeping rates at ultra- be gradual for us, it will ultimately be als,” DeBenedetto said. “But it also ap- “We have the opportunity to beat ev- low levels to favor Democrats. But he also a revolution,” Watson said. peals to the boomer market.” eryone to the punch in Florida,” he said. told CNBC during the campaign that he is David Stewart — an aviation and The county has a “terrific founda- The task force plans to host its own a “low-interest-rate person.” aerospace adviser and partner at Oli- tion” to grow the segment “quite quick- community events to spread its mes- ver Wyman — told AFP the aerospace ly,” Sealfon said. sage and share its mission — and to environmental industry is reacting to When it comes to wellness, the des- continue to gain more support from a push to become less reliant on fossil tination already has much to offer, from community leaders, including elected fuels. “I think that electrical propul- its luxury spas and healthy restaurants officials. sion is a potential disruptor to the and specialty markets to its miles of Randy Smith, president of the Collier Fox assets way things are powered,” Stewart beaches and natural wonders such as County Lodging & Tourism Alliance, said. “We are quite a long way for the Everglades and Audubon’s Cork- said the effort makes so much sense. Continued from Page 2B electrical power to be a replacement screw Swamp Sanctuary. “We are such a healthy area,” he said. for kerosene, but never say never.” Collier County and the region as a “When you think of a healthy destina- $31 billion bid. whole are working to become a Blue tion, Naples, Florida, has got to be one But Comcast’s move to drop an at- Zones Community. of the top healthy destinations there tempt to acquire Fox’s assets suggests it The Blue Zones project was intro- can be.” will make another higher offer, said Craig duced to Southwest Florida in 2015, As part of the local effort, Sealfon has Moffett, partner and senior analyst at re- based on the of Dan Buettner, joined the Colorado-based Wellness search firm MoffettNathanson. Beasley radio who identified communities worldwide Tourism Association. Since the global The market seems to expect Comcast where people share healthy lifestyle association launched in January, it has to win out, Moffett says. But even if it Continued from Page 1B traits and live to 100 or older. He wrote a signed up more than 40 members does, owning the majority of Sky would New York Times best-seller about the worldwide, offering them networking, bring its own challenges, he says, as larger asset exchange between Beas- nine principles of longevity. educational and marketing opportuni- Sky’s rights for soccer, racing and other ley Broadcast and CBS Radio. The NCH Healthcare System spon- ties. sports and entertainment will need to be “Today, WXTU-FM remains one of sored the Blue Zones initiative in South- The formation of the association is renegotiated in the near future. the best and most listened-to coun- west Florida. recognition of just how important of a Comcast made its bid for Disney a day try music stations in America. We are More than 140 businesses, govern- market wellness tourism has become, after a federal judge approved AT&T’s proud of this heritage and confident ment agencies, nonprofit organizations said Anne Dimon, a co-founder and $85 billion acquisition of Time Warner, in our ability to continue the growth and homeowners groups have earned president of the nonprofit organization. as many experts saw that as sign of a and success of WXTU-FM as part of Blue Zones recognition or approval by One of the association’s first orders lightening regulatory scrutiny of media the Beasley family of stations,” Beas- adopting practices supported by the of business was to create a glossary to company mergers and acquisitions. ley said. wellness initiative. define the basic terms used in the sec- The new Disney will not only have Beasley will begin operating the The newer wellness tourism task tor. Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm stu- station under a local marketing force is about fostering more collabora- “We no longer call it a niche,” Dimon dios, but also the Fox movie and TV stu- agreement on Monday. The transac- tion and cooperation among wellness said. “It’s a sector. It’s very large and it’s dios with franchises such as The Simp- tion is expected to close in the third providers to attract wellness travelers. growing.” sons, Avatar and Alien. or fourth quarter of this year, subject “The wellness traveler spends about One of the association’s next goals Additionally, the acquisition of the X- to regulatory approval and closing 130 percent of what the average traveler will be to educate its members on better Men, Deadpool and Fantastic Four fran- conditions. spends,” Sealfon said. “So it would real- ways to reach their target audience. chises, all created by Marvel Comics, of- Beasley owns and operates 64 sta- ly be an economic boost to our commu- “A lot of people think that wellness fers a vast potential for Disney to unleash tions in 15 large and mid-size markets nity.” travel is still about the spa,” Dimon said. new Marvel films even more character- in the United States, including Marco Perry, of La “But now it’s more about food, fitness stuffed than the recent “Avengers: Infin- Southwest Florida. Playa Beach & Golf Resort in North Na- and nature. Time in nature.” ity War” film. (c) Naples Daily News July 20, 2018 9:30 am (GMT +4:00) Catherine Ann Spiesman Mae Beck Powered by TECNAVIA NAPLES, FL NAPLES, FL

Catherine Ann Spiesman died Mae L. Beck, 92, of Roxbury and Naples, Florida died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Hope Hos- Tuesday, July 17 in her sleep at Avow Hospice in Naples. pice in Ft. Myers, Florida, following Mae was born in Buffalo, NY. She was predeceased by her Charles E. Whalen a lengthy illness. She was 57 and parents Franklin F. and Lucy (Truckenport) Beck and her NAPLES, FL had stage four COPD. Katie was brother Franklin Beck. She is survived by her good friend born September 17, 1960 in Erie, and constant companion Helen Mamikonian. Mae attended Charles E. Whalen, 88, of Naples, passed on July 9, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Nor- Michigan State University, Smith College, and the University 2018. Online condolences may be offered at man Francis Cvetic and Mariellen of Pennsylvania where she earned a doctorate in organic www.legacyoptions.com. Honor a Life…Create a Memory Maloney Cvetic and was educated chemistry. After working at DuPont and obtaining several at Catholic and public schools. She important patents, she decided to pursue teaching, and studied early childhood education took a position as professor of chemistry at Simmons Col- at West Chester State University lege in Boston. During her tenure there, she studied art at and Delaware State University before moving on to a career the Museum School, the Cambridge Art Center and under as an administrative assistant at Cvetic Insurance Services Robert Douglas Hunter-a renowned Boston school painter. in Naples and later the Word of Life Church of Ft. Myers. She Mae’s paintings have been exhibited throughout the north- was predeceased by her parents and her brother Thomas east, Florida and Michigan. She was awarded the title “Cop- Francis Cvetic. Katie is survived by her son, Joseph Patrick ley Artist” from the Copley Society of Boston. Mae and Helen “Simplicity with Dignity” Spiesman of Bonita Springs, her brother, John Norman Cvet- traveled and made friends all over the world, and hosted 24 HOURS A DAY – 7 DAYS A WEEK – 239.261.1767 ic of Denver, Colorado, her sister, Lisa Marie Harris of Winter many exuberant get-togethers at their beloved Hardy Hill 4444 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, Fl Park, Florida, a niece and twin nephews. Farm. She will be missed by all. Services being entrusted to WWW.BEACHWOODSOCIETY.COM Fuller Funeral Home in Naples, FL.