Collier County arts and entertainment’s very bad, horrible, but also GREAT year

In a year only Charles Dickens could describe for Collier County arts and entertainment, it was the best of times and it was the worst of times.

From the best

• A new, $72-million Broadway preview- ready Baker Theatre and Education Center for Gulfshore Playhouse, founder Kristen Coury’s 20-year dream

• A reimagining of Sugden Community Theatre, including the balcony originally designed for it, plus expanded space for Naples Players theater and education programs

• An innovative drone show for the Fourth of July at the Paradise Sports Complex to replace the fireworks canceled by the City of Naples while its Ian-bashed pier is being rebuilt