The mission of Neapolitan Family is to provide free regional and national editorial as well as advertising that pertains to parenting, local events and resources for families. As a team, the Neapolitan Family Magazine staff is committed to provided parents of infants through teens with information and resources to enhance all aspects of parenting and family life.
Approximately 12,000 copies of Neapolitan Family Magazine are distributed monthly to over 300 locations in Collier County making it is the most widely distributed and read family publication serving Collier County. We have been publishing for over 10 years to an ever- growing audience. Neapolitan Family Magazine is an award-winning member of Parenting Publications of America (PPA), a national trade association of regional parenting publications as well as the Naples Chamber of Commerce.
THE STAFF OF NEAPOLITAN FAMILY
Publisher Andrea Breznay is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz and has an extensive background in graphic design and print media. She has lived in Naples for over 13 years.
Cover photographer Peggy Farren has been a professional portrait, wedding and fashion photographer for 12 years. She has studied with some of the greatest photographers in the US. Peggy's enthusiastic personality and infectious laugh put her subjects at ease and the results are beautiful, natural portraits to cherish.
Prior to moving to Southwest Florida, Janine Vitanza was an Art Director for an advertising agency in Philadelphia. A graduate of Moore College of Art with a BFA in Fashion Illustration, she has her own graphic design studio, Dzine Studio, in Fort Myers. Her interests include working out, dancing, scootering, travelling, and enjoying anything outdoors, especially at the beach. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris and Chocolate Lab, Dakota. Janine is a Contributing Graphic Designer with Neapolitan Family Magazine.
THE NEAPOLITAN FAMILY EDITORIAL TEAM
Travel writer Linda Aubel grew up in New York where she majored in commercial art in college. She owned a tour operating business for over 25 years. During that time she traveled the world, particularly Europe. Linda has a pilot’s license and is an active volunteer at Naples Community Hospital.
Paula Bendfeldt is an advocate for special needs children and mother of two. In addition to compiling our special needs directory she also blogs and coordinates special needs events.
Originally a New Yorker, Linda Denning lived in St. Louis and Miami before moving to Naples in 1976. She recently retired from the Collier County University of Florida Extension where she served as Collier County’s 4-H Program Leader. She has a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from USF. Writing has always been her avocation, and she is enjoys contributing articles of importance to our local community. Ms. Denning has two grown, married children and four beautiful grandchildren.
Jamie Lober, author of Pink Power (http://www.getpinkpower.com), is dedicated to providing information on women’s and pediatric health topics. Her special interests include obstetrics and gynecology and sports medicine.
Jennifer Morgan is a freelance writer as well as a home school mom. She and her husband live in Naples, Florida, and try to stay organized in the midst of raising four energetic children. Jennifer writes the "Baby on Board" column as well as features.
