Entrepreneurs ditch the big city for a slower lifestyle

Pair of artistic-driven entrepreneurs has ditched the bright lights and the big city. Their new focus is on enhancing their careers in Southwest Florida.

By Mark Gordon
| 6:36 p.m. June 12, 2021
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Stefania Pifferi. Dr. Irene Gladstein, with two oculoplastic surgeon offices in New York City and a new one in Naples under the brand Project Gammers, has big plans to expand in Southwest Florida.

Strategies

The pandemic-driven New York to Florida pipeline, an oft-told story of people fleeing the Big Apple, now includes two stars in their respective industries who found new homes — and business opportunities — in Naples.

One is Dr. Irene Gladstein, an oculoplastic surgeon with a prominent New York City practice focusing on facial aesthetics and eyelids. The other is Broadway actress and soprano singer Glory Crampton, with stage credits ranging from Phantom of the Opera to My Fair Lady.