Blue Zones Project Approved™
Worksites
Employers are in a powerful position to help us move more, eat better, and connect. About one-third of our waking hours are spent at work—and fewer jobs today require moderate physical activity, a percentage that has fallen from 50 percent in 1960 to 20 percent currently. The worksites listed below are investing in the health of their people and have earned the designation Blue Zones Project Approved.
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The Club at the Dunes
Naples, FL, 34110
The Club at the Dunes, part of The Dunes of Naples is a private residential community located in beautiful Naples, Florida. It is comprised of seven unique high-rise towers of high-end luxury condominiums and 40 luxury coach homes. In 2019, The Dunes of Naples completed a $9.2 million Amenities Center renovation and expansion project. The new coastal-themed Amenities Center includes a new 25,000 square-foot clubhouse. In addition, the wellness and fitness center was also expanded, adding a group exercise room, two rooms dedicated to massages or physical therapy, a new tennis office and pro-shop and a new recreational game room equipped with pool table, ping-pong tables and shuffleboard. The entire pool area was completely renovated and now includes fire pit tables and a lounge area in a brand new courtyard.
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The Commons Club at The Brooks
Estero, FL, 34135
The Commons Club at The Brooks is a member-owned club of 2,300 families situated in a tranquil park-like setting located in Bonita Springs, Florida. Our Club features a newly renovated 10,000 sq ft Fitness Center and Spa, an Enrichment Center, a private, lakeside restaurant, and a private Beach Club located on Little Hickory Island. Over half of the residents living in our communities belong to The Commons Club. The Brooks is a premier mixed-use community comprised of residential living, shopping centers, office buildings, community parks and social activities. The Brooks 4,200 households are spread throughout five adjacent communities; Copperleaf, Lighthouse Bay, ShadowWood, ShadowWood Preserve, and Spring Run.
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The Immokalee Foundation
Immokalee, FL, 34142
For more than a quarter century, The Immokalee Foundation has worked tirelessly to strengthen the Immokalee community. With a focus on education, vocation and life skills, the Foundation offers students the tools, opportunities and support they need to succeed at each level of their education - whether they choose college, vocational programs or certifications that lead to financial independence.
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The Naples Beach Hotel
Naples, FL, 34102
Rich in hospitality and tradition, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club has resided on the Southwest coast in Naples, Florida since 1946. Owned and operated by the Watkins family for three generations, the resort is just blocks from Naples’ renowned shopping districts of fashionable 5th Avenue South and historic 3rd Street South, and is also within minutes of shopping at Venetian Village, Waterside Shops, Bayfront and Tin City. Providing a comfortable, friendly atmosphere, the resort is an exceptional tropical getaway. Resort guests benefit from no resort fees, and complimentary self and valet parking. The resort is located at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North in Naples, Florida. Contact the resort at (800) 237-7600 or (239) 261-2222, and visit NaplesBeachHotel.com.
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The Naples Players
Naples, FL, 34102
The Naples Players continually seeks to enrich, educate and entertain our community through a superior theatre experience. They are a premier community theatre, seeking to inspire passion for the performing arts through unparalleled access to the process, experience, and conversations surrounding the arts and the community. The Naples Players was founded on January 19, 1953, an idea which originated a year earlier at the home of Henry and Mary Watkins. Its first production, I Remember Mama, was staged in what is now Gulfview Middle School on March 20, 1953. The Naples Players History: For more than two decades The Naples Players staged rehearsals and performances out of local auditoriums, restaurants, and even patrons’ homes. It was not until 1975 that The Naples Players established a home base when a 40-seat playhouse was opened at 2363 Davis Boulevard. Having their own facility allowed TNP to focus on growing their classes and programs beyond just staged performances. Explosive growth followed and less than a decade later, they had outgrown their facility. After extensive renovations, the former Kon-Tiki Theatre was reopened as the new Naples Players theatre. A performance of Guys & Dolls was staged in March 1985 as the opening act.
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The Shelter
Naples, FL, 34112
As Collier County's only certified domestic violence center, The Shelter is leading the community to prevent, protect and prevail over domestic violence and human trafficking through advocacy, empowerment and social change. For more information, go to naplesshelter.org. For the sixth consecutive year, The Shelter has received the coveted 4-star rating by independent charity evaluator Charity Navigator, America's independent charity evaluator.
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Thomas Riley Artisans' Guild
Naples, FL, 34110
Beginning in 1991 as a four-person woodworking company, Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild has since emerged as a premier provider of fine interior woodwork, finishes, custom furniture preferred by discerning homeowners, top architects, interior designers and general contractors for ultra-premium, residential projects throughout the US and beyond. Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild became a Blue Zones Project Approved Worksite by having their staff participate in Walking Moais®, replacing 50 percent of their vending machines with healthier options, and developing a Blue Zones Project wellness week.
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Tommie Barfield Elementary
Marco Island, FL, 34145
Tommie Barfield Elementary will foster academic excellence, nurture personal integrity, and encourage a commitment to lifelong learning in a diverse society.
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Vi at Bentley Village
Naples, FL, 34110
Vi at Bentley Village is situated on 156 lush acres, providing more than 12 miles of walking trails, an 18-hole par 3 golf course, a pro shop, and much more. “Vi at Bentley Village is dedicated to providing an atmosphere that is conducive to healthy living and aging. Our mission is to provide quality environments, services and programs to enrich the lives of older adults. Through our culture of caring, we aim to emphasize the importance of employees’ total well-being which is vital to the success of our business operations. The Blue Zones Project provides us an opportunity to enhance our company’s employee wellness brand vitality, and its many benefits to promote living well,” stated Penny Smith, Executive Director of Vi at Bentley Village.
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Wyndemere Country Club
Naples, FL, 34105
The Club located in the heart of Naples on the Gulf Coast of Florida, Wyndemere is a private gated golf and country club community. Opened in 1981, Wyndemere is an established community of 634 residences with mature landscaping, walking paths with inviting gazebos and benches, lakes with beautiful fountains, and a wide variety of residential options that appeal to a broad range of lifestyles. To earn this designation, Wyndemere Country Club established an employee-led well-being advisory committee, which developed a plan to boost employee engagement with well-being initiatives. The plan includes a communications strategy, measurable objectives and, a socia lcalendar and incentives to encourage employee participation. Wyndemere offered health screenings as a preventative measure and communicated baseline, aggregate employee well-being metrics company-wide. Their well-being effort is named “Let’s Get Movin’ – healthy habits for life” and signs of it are posted all around the clubhouse.
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YMCA of South Collier
Marco Island, FL, 34145
The YMCA of South Collier-Marco YMCA has been about the business of offering high quality youth development programs for 41 years and providing what they like to call world-class member experiences with vital services for senior citizens, enriching activities for families, and providing expert resources to address chronic diseases.We are one of the primary human service organizations providing support for all ages and all income levels throughout southern Collier County including the City of Marco Island and surrounding areas.
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Youth Haven
Naples, FL, 34112
Founded in 1972, Youth Haven was established to fulfill an immediate need for emergency shelter for children who had been removed suddenly from a traumatic home situation. A group of caring local individuals worked together with law enforcement and community partners to create a safe space for each of these children in need.