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32 Editor ’s Note

42 A rtist P rof ile: Naples’ Lynn Da vison

34 From the CA B 38 Gulfshore T reasures 208 Parting Shot

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64 Wine Watch: A D ynamic Nebbiolo at T he Wine Merchant 72 Guest List: People & Places

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INSIDER Artist Prof ile

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“Art is a language,” Gerry Lippes

ral-haired beauties, activist icons

who is poised to take the Florida

told me during a recent phone

and faces made up of symbolic

Repertory Theatre’s costuming to

conversation. We were talking

figures. Their works communi-

new levels, and Charleen Bridgett,

about the collection he and his

cate an increasingly connected

who takes an artisan-centric

wife, Jody, have amassed through-

and engaged community with an

approach to her curation at The

out the years, which includes

eagerness to reflect, collaborate

Wine Merchant. I’m also struck

130 works in their Naples condo

and make a mark.

by the work of artist Lynn Davi-

alone. Gerry explained that in

Throughout Southwest Flor-

son, who in her 70s continues

the last few years, the couple

ida, art and design speak loudly.

to explore new mediums after

has gravitated toward works

Murals in Fort Myers’ Dunbar

decades of practicing her craft.

by women and people of color

neighborhood point to the area’s

Lauren Amalia Redding, our new

because they’re driven to recog-

rich history and how residents are

arts writer and a talented artist

nize and spotlight what’s happen-

drawing from it today. In Naples’

herself, likens Davison’s work to

ing in communities other than

Bayshore Arts District and Fifth

our native slash pines: imposing

their own. They understand art

Avenue South, colorful street

and textured with a sharp edge.

is a strong vehicle for that.

art speaks to the creative energy

Her lovely description shows how

In this issue, Aldo Castillo

propelling the city. The arresting,

art reflects the beauty around us,

chimes in with a similar sen-

chiseled sculpture by local artist

even when the depiction is not

timent: “People create art to

Brett Harvey that stands in front

overt. Which brings me back to

report,” he says. I thought about

of METHOD & CONCEPT at The

Gerry’s words: Art is a language.

that when I visited the Three M’s

Collective in the Naples Design

And I for one, am truly excited

Synergy exhibit at Sidney & Berne

District evinces the contempo-

about how that conversation

Davis Art Center in Fort Myers

rary edge that’s expanding the

takes shape locally.

this summer. Marvin Rouse,

local art and design scenes. And,

Marcus Zotter and Matt “Mully”

Paul Arsenault, at his Third Street

Mulhern took over the cavernous

South gallery, reflects on the nat-

first floor of the cultural center

ural setting and the importance of

with their large-scale canvases

protecting our wild spaces with

and sculptures depicting natu-

his landscape paintings.

Stephanie Granada Editor in Chief

Anna Gunselman

This issue is filled with more examples of locals who speak the language of art fluently, like costume designer Anthony Toney,

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The impact art and design has

before the Cuban Revolution. All

would otherwise be rudimentary.

on our daily lives is profound. At

the little details like moldings and

Small touches, like using a hurri-

the most basic level, every logo

artistic touches that had been left

cane candle holder to store toilet

we see and package we receive

unattended for decades made me

paper in a bathroom or decoup-

was designed by someone in the

think about what had been lost.

aging a study chair in nostalgic

industry. The same applies to

As a designer I’ve always known

photos and paper clippings, can

the stunning skylines created

interiors enhance our lives, but

turn elemental everyday objects

through architectural feats, the

until that moment I didn’t grasp

into memorable keepsakes.

beautiful interiors that surround

how deeply our physical sur-

As you read through this year’s

us, the restful gardens designed

roundings impact us emotionally.

Art and Design edition, I invite

by landscape architects. When

Think about how you feel when

you to get lost in the moment and

you also consider the visual and

you walk into a gallery and fall in

allow everything that you see and

performing arts, the range of

love with a piece of art, see a the-

all that surrounds you to take you

emotional responses are endless.

atrical performance and tear up

on an emotional journey.

Art is everywhere and I love

for no apparent reason, or when

the emotions it can bring forth in

you walk into your new home for

each of us. Several years ago, I had

the first time and think, “Wow, I

the opportunity to visit Havana,

can’t believe I get to live here.”

Cuba. I had looked forward to

This makes art and design vital.

And it doesn’t just apply to

and read so much about for some

architectural wonders, collect-

time, and the city delivered on

ible design objects or visual and

every front: the people, the food,

performing art experiences. The

the drinks were all incredible.

designer in me is overly con-

However, I couldn’t shake this

scious about ensuring that every

unsettling feeling. Every deterio-

design element evokes a sensory

rated facade, chipped tile and bro-

response. I love to inject art into

ken window made me think about

unexpected places, and I find that

the visual splendor of the city

introducing an artistic element

and what it must have been like

can transform something that

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BLURRED LINES INSIDER ARTIST PROFILE

For prolific Naples artist Lynn Davison, producing art is akin to play— whether she’s layering digital images or working on enigmatic oil paintings.

By Lauren Amalia Redding Photography by Anna Nguyen

Lynn Davison openly admits that she’s no fan of palm trees. Though she has lived in Naples since 1968, her artwork—moody, introspective oil paintings interspersed with thrumming blues, unfolding hands and gaping eyes—stands out like a black sheep among a Floridian art scene full of pastel hues and watercolors of the beach. Davison’s figurative paintings—in which she renders the luminous shadows of her subjects’ bodies, faces and psyche—have a quality more akin to slash pine needles than palm fronds.

Despite her long tenure here and prolific career, Davison may be better recognized throughout the country than in her hometown. She’s represented by Alan Avery Art Company in Atlanta, which exhibits artists ranging from contemporary heavyweights Chuck Close and Kara Walker to 20th century luminaries such as Helen Frankenthaler and Robert Rauschenberg. The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. selected her as a finalist in its prestigious Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition in 2013, and her paintings are in notable collections across the country, from Sarasota’s Ringling Museum of Art to the esteemed private collection of Howard Tullman.

The 78-year-old artist continues painting at a prolific pace, but she now also wields a surprising and versatile new tool: an iPad. In the last five years, she began a new series of small, mixed media pieces that look like tiny paintings on wooden panels. Working with Procreate, a digital illustration program, she draws new figures from imagination, and changes the background by layering in images she’s taken, removes elements, extrapolates pieces of one to drop into another, or creates suites by repeating a single image with different colors or textures. She then adheres the printed digital images onto wooden panels—most no larger than 4 inches by 6 inches—that she draws on and signs before lacquering. When lacquering the panels, Davison must ensure that the epoxy is uniform and fully covers the paper underneath, sealing it and transforming it from a printed image into an object: a glowing, palm-sized window to the subjects beneath.

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“I’ve done some things that go pixel by pixel,”

Light is a subject Davison understands well,

Davison says, referring to how she methodically

and one she wields with equal skill in both

manipulates her digital images. Her mixed media

mediums. Oil paint can be totally opaque and

artworks are lined up on a wooden table beneath

sometimes chalky or muddy as a result; or it

a window in her studio, which is inside the home

can be almost transparent, applied in glazes or

she and her husband built in 1976. The natural

veils to preserve its brilliance, layer color and

light that fills her studio isn’t the bright tropical

create depth. Davison manipulates the oils and

glare of postcards and vacation advertisements;

the pigments that form the paint itself. Doing

it’s muted, nimbly filtering through the flora that

so, she formidably walks the tightrope between

tumbles against the exterior of her home.

opaqueness and total transparency. In the end,

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In her home studio (below), Davison works on oil paintings and digitally enhanced works (right). Her art captivates with a moody, introspective energy.

her paintings alternate between matte and glowing expanses—a quality she carries into her iPad works, though in extremes. Her digitally enhanced art, with printed images buried under a layer of epoxy, are so luminous that they’re reflective. “They’re getting more entwined,” Davison says, speaking of the relationship between her digital artworks and oil paintings. “I will sometimes do an iPad drawing and it will suggest a painting. And if I’m working on a painting, I will take a photograph of it and play with it on my iPad. They’re really interchangeable at this point.”

The riveting visual impact of Davison’s mixed media artworks is inverse to their handheld scale. While some of the subjects are delightfully aloof, with rounded noses and drooping wrists, some border on the wild, with limbs and gazes akimbo. This echoes themes from Davison’s oil paintings, which explore deeper, more universal levels of the psyche. Taking it a step further, the digital artworks’ diminutive size invites closer scrutiny, which exaggerates the mood of each tiny subject. Every curious expression looks more probing and every sign of distrust more foreboding. For the subjects that are playful, the quality comes through as more earnest and unapologetic.

“I’m lucky for not having many distractions, but I also don’t have much of a life outside my studio,” Davison says. In her workspace, a plastic skeleton lounges in a church pew straddling the middle of the studio floor. An etching press now serves as a table, with paintings stacked high atop it. There’s an easel at the other end of the wall, and between them, more stacks of paintings are lined beneath windows. Her iPad is propped on an old

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wooden drafting table, and her ease with the device is as organic as her surroundings—and in sharp contrast to most of its trappings.

Some people may consider the artist fearless to embrace digital media in her ’70s, but the exploration of unfamiliar materials has long punctuated her studio practice. “There are so many things that I look at and I think, ‘Oh, that would be fun to try.’ Whatever allows you to express things that you may not otherwise express or just something more to play with,” she says. “It’s all play, and it’s whatever works for you—artists play.”

Whereas most people retire from a decades-long career, Davison’s work is never-ending. If anything, the longer she works, the more exponentially her ideas multiply, materializing as more artwork in varying mediums.

“To me, ideas have always come from working,” she continues. “It happens when you sit down to work and that

“They’re getting more entwined,” Davison says, speaking of the

will suggest something else, and then

relationship between her digital art and oil paintings. “I will sometimes

that will suggest something else.”

do an iPad drawing and it will suggest a painting. And if I’m working on a

Working under the light filtered

painting, I will take a photograph of it and play with it on my iPad.”

through the slash pines outside her windows, she paints, sketches and builds almost every day; she plays.

“It becomes a habit. It’s what I do,” Davison says. “Someone asked the other day what I did for fun. And I just stared at them.”

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While dinner is an experience at many

Venetian plaster, accented by moss,

fine restaurants across the region,

gold leaf trim, a reclaimed wood

some locales take it up a notch by

ceiling and a black-and-white check-

engaging the five senses. At these hos-

ered floor. A curtain of bubble lights

pitality empires-meet-music-venues,

hangs behind the small stage, where

live jazz, piano, country or blues is the

nightly live music was led during the

main course, giving dinner and a show

inaugural season by acclaimed jazz

marquee billing.

pianist and recording artist Benny

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Weinbeck. Special guest vocalists may The Club Room at

include Emily Wade Adams, Rebecca

Campiello, Naples

Richardson and Vanessa Trouble.

For 22 years, diners have been lured

“We imagined this space as a melodic

into Campiello’s Tuscan-inspired

jazz-era oasis,” D’Amico says.

courtyard on Third Street South for

The menu features Campiello classics

sophisticated Italian fare. In 2020,

alongside a rotation of modern plates cre-

after acquiring a neighboring space

ated specifically for The Club Room, which

to increase the restaurant’s indoor

is slated to reopen in January. After dinner,

seating and ambiance, owner Richard

servers have been known to roll out the

D’Amico added another element: live

Cart del Salone, stocked with top-shelf

entertainment.

spirits and liqueurs, for an elegant finale.

The Club Room at Campiello, which debuted last season, carries on its

The London Club, Naples

parent restaurant’s Italian swagger.

Entering through a hallway adorned

The walls are finished in eggplant

with a cheeky Princess Diana instal-

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lation at The London Club at Bella-

were methodically planned. “We put

sera Resort, diners feel as if they’ve

a lot of effort into the design, placing

stepped into a big-city underground

the stage in the middle of the room

jazz club. High-back u-shaped booths

and balancing the sound so very lit-

along the back wall offer a feeling of

tle amplification is needed,” Tierney

privacy, while rows of tables are posi-

says. To accompany the night’s live

tioned closer to the stage where a red

music, towers of chilled lobster, Gulf

velvet curtain serves as the backdrop.

shrimp, and East and West Coast

The room is accented with metallic

oysters are whisked upstairs from

pendant lights and gold-framed mir-

The Claw Bar, Bellasera’s stylish sea-

rors. “We wanted a look that wasn’t

food restaurant. Nearly 30 wines are

stereotypically Naples,” says Peter

poured by the glass including Reverie

Tierney, who owns Bellasera with

Hall, Tierney’s private label cabernet

business partner Dr. Bud Negley.

franc rosé produced in Mendoza,

The London Club, which opened

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in 2019, is part dining experience and part jazz club, offering two nightly

Ben Allen’s Backyard Grill

seatings, each featuring different

& Pub, Naples

musicians, like renowned jazz vocal-

When Ben Allen made the top five on

ists Carter Calvert and composer Neil

season 19 of The Voice, NBC’s popular

Berg and Broadway talent Danny Zolli

singing competition, the rest of the

and Alex Santoriello. The acoustics

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The London Club’s sultry interiors enhance the setting.

locals already knew, including Todd

into a business partnership with the

Brooks. The restaurateur met Allen

rebranding of Brooks Burgers’ East

shortly after founding Brooks Burgers

Naples location into Ben Allen’s Back-

in 2010. “He was singing at a cabana

yard, combining the men’s restaurant

bar and I hunted him down to play in

knowledge and entertainment savvy.

our restaurants,” Brooks says. In June,

While The Club Room and London

their decade-long friendship turned

Club go jazzy and sultry, Ben Allen’s Backyard is pure Americana and laidback rollicking fun. The outdoor space is anchored by a stage, surrounded by bistro lights, firepit tables and a bar.

A second stage is located inside the restaurant, and an integrated audiovisual system allows music lovers to see and hear the action wherever they sit.

The menu features eight of Brooks’ most popular burgers, from-scratch comfort food, 24 beers on tap and even more whiskies, some of which are mixed into decadent milkshakes.

Allen plans to take the stage numerous times a year and Brooks says, “You never know when he might stop by. Even on a Monday when it’s open with songwriters Gary Hannan and Wynn Varble, who have written hits for country superstars Blake Shelton, Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson and Brad Paisley. He’s also wooing fellow con-

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The design at The Barrel Room

Another highlight at The Club Room:

informal acoustic sets and energetic

was inspired by clubs in Chicago,

the bar cart that’s been known to roll

concerts in his “backyard.”

Memphis and Nashville. Reclaimed

around with top-shelf digestifs.

hammered copper tops the bar. The

When Steve Hollister and his wife,

stage is cozy, the lighting is dim and

Denise, opened Twisted Vine Bistro

there is just enough space between

in downtown Fort Myers 10 years ago,

tables to dance. Friday and Saturday

“All of the jazz and blues venues here

nights are dedicated to blues bands;

had dried up,” he recalls. The cou-

jazz is featured on Wednesdays,

ple traveled to festivals around the

Thursdays and at Sunday brunch.

country to get their music fix, making

During season, the kitchen reopens

friends with musicians along the way.

with a focus on shareable plates;

With the opening of The Barrel Room

until then, Twisted Vine’s full menu

five years ago, in the space adjacent

is served until midnight most nights.

to Twisted Vine, those friendships

And, that’s a good thing, considering

proved instrumental in getting

that the bar keeps one of the largest

award-winning talent, like guitarist

selections of small-batch spirits in

Brandon Miller and Indigenous

Fort Myers, including roughly 60

blues star Crystal Shawanda, to stop

whiskies and bourbons, as well as

by when playing in Miami and Tampa.

barrel-aged cocktails.

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barnwood covers the walls while The Barrel Room, Fort Myers

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Costume designer Anthony Toney is determined to make his mark on the local stage and beyond.

By Stephanie Davis Photography by Zach Stovall

It’s not every day that you meet some-

Detroit suburbs and learned about

one whose first name sounds exactly

the different roles offered in the-

like their last, so very few people ever

ater—and not just the ones onstage.

forget Anthony “Tony” Toney. But if

“We acted, danced, sang and worked

you ask him, it’s not all that unusual.

backstage,” he says. “No matter what

“You won’t believe it,” he confides

your theatrical aspirations are, it’s

with a smile. “I have a twin brother

important to learn every aspect of the

named Antonio, so make that two

craft.” Later, Toney studied theater

Tony Toneys in my family.” And if the

and costume/fashion design at Wayne

Florida Repertory Theatre’s costume

State University, and spent some time

designer has his way, he’ll be adding

designing off-off-Broadway.

another Tony to his name— as in Tony Award winner—one day.

He eventually moved to Fort Myers after serving as a costume intern

Like a lot of folks here, the 25-year-

during Florida Rep’s 2019-2020

old hails from the Midwest. He grew

season, during which he assisted on

up in the 8 Mile neighborhood of

hit shows like the musical Always...

Detroit and fell in love with perform-

Patsy Cline, Neil Simon’s Barefoot in

ing and fashion early on. While other

the Park and the Southwest Florida

kids played Fortnite, he spent his free

premiere of the hit Broadway show A

time clicking through party pictures

Gentlaman’s Guide to Love and Mur-

from the Met Gala. He attended a

der. But when Florida Rep’s season

performing arts high school in the

was cut short due to COVID-19, Toney

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The 25-year-old Detroit native’s unique eye and attention to detail landed him in Fort Myers for a role in the Florida Repertory Theatre’s costume department.

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returned to Detroit. He got a job at

grassy area of a parking lot overlook-

Amazon to pay the bills and crossed

ing the Caloosahatchee River. They

his fingers that he would be backstage

pretty much had everything figured

in a costume shop again soon.

out, including who they wanted as

Cut to the winter of 2021, when he

the costume designer. “I was over the

heard from the folks at Florida Rep.

moon when I got the call,” Toney says.

The troupe was hard at work, devis-

“I couldn’t wait to get back.”

ing workable solutions that would

Florida Rep’s artistic director Greg

allow the show to go on during a pan-

Longenhagen feels equally fortunate.

about the growth of a play.” His first

demic. While the company couldn’t

“He was a great addition to our crew

course of action is reading the script

hire Equity actors (because of the

in 2019, but when he came back to

closely several times to understand

union for professional stage actors’

single-handedly take on our outdoor

when and where the play is set, as well

response to the pandemic), they were

series, that’s when we knew he was a

as the characters’ motivations. A per-

permitted to cast interns and actors

real keeper. Tony’s got a unique eye

son living in 1870s England is certainly

from the Teen Conservatory program.

and a ton of talent. I see great things

going to be costumed differently than

In the quest for safety, Florida Rep

for his career,” Longenhagen says.

someone from a story based in 1960s

moved their upcoming series of musi-

When it comes to his approach to

New York City. “When you’re sitting in

cals outdoors and erected a stage in a

design, Toney says it’s simple: “It’s all

the audience and an actor walks out on

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stage, you should know immediately

garments or pull costumes from an

what the weather is like. Is he wearing

onsite collection for each character

a scarf and blowing on his hands? Is

and scene. And the work doesn’t

she wearing a sundress and fanning

end once the curtain goes up on

herself? You should know where you

opening night. He helps actors make

are just from the clothing,” he explains.

quick changes between scenes and is

After getting a read on the book,

responsible for keeping the garments

Toney breaks out the calendar and

in pristine condition from the first act

starts trying to figure out when he can

through the final bow.

meet with every person associated

Toney loves all of it, and relishes

with the production. There are brain-

his contributions to the big picture.

storming sessions with the director,

“My job is to interpret the words of

measurement meetings with the cast,

the playwright while fulfilling the

discussions about lighting and set

vision of the director,” he says. “Of

design and conversations with the

course, I’m also putting my personal

stage manager. All those meetings are

stamp on everything I do, which I

necessary as Toney decides whether

hope leads to everyone seeing the

to build (designing and sewing from

name ‘Tony Toney’ in a Broadway

scratch) clothing, buy and modify

playbill someday.”

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The Wine Merchant’s owner, Charleen Bridgett, says Marchesi di Grésy’s Gaiun Barbaresco, made in Italy’s Piedmont region, is complex: earthy but still bright and light. “It leaves you wanting more,” she adds.

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To craft one of The Wine Merchant’s favorite bottles, an Italian winery delves deep into the intriguing character of Barbaresco’s grape.

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By Shana Clarke

The Wine Merchant has been a fixture

sions. It leaves you wanting more and

in Naples for more than 25 years, due

ignites your senses.”

in part to Charleen Bridgett—who took

Nebbiolo, the backbone of Barbaresco,

ownership 16 years ago—and has a pen-

is an alluring but elusive grape, and

chant for hard-to-define selections. “I

Alberto di Grésy of Marchesi di Grésy

just know good wine,” she says, simply,

has been chasing it for his entire career.

to explain her buying philosophy.

At the heart of the family’s four-property

In choosing wines to fill her shelves,

estate is Martinenga—the only mono-

big names don’t necessarily indicate

pole, or single-family-owned vineyard, in

quality, and Bridgett finds herself

Barbaresco—which has been in the fam-

gravitating to small and independent

ily since 1797. The amphitheater-shaped

producers, like her current top-of-

vineyard, with variating terroir and

mind wine: the Marchesi di Grésy

differences in exposures, produces

Gaiun Martinenga Barbaresco DOCG

numerous expressions of nebbiolo,

from Langhe in Italy’s Piedmont

which change depending on where the

region. “It’s a wine with multiple per-

grape is grown on the property.

sonalities,” she says. “It’s earthy, yet

For many years, during which the

still bright and fruity. It goes back and

family sold most of its grapes to other

forth with so many different dimen-

wineries, these nuances were not taken

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into account during cultivation. It wasn’t until Alberto took over in the early 1970s that a shift in thinking took place. His first vintage, in 1973, aimed to define Martinenga as a wine in its own right. Marchesi di Grésy Bridgett (opposite) doesn’t think big names equate

now produces only estate wines,

to the best wines. Instead, she likes to find small

sourcing exclusively from the fam-

and owner-run labels that overdeliver on quality like

ily’s 96 acres of vineyards. In 2013,

Alberto di Grésy’s (below) winery.

tutelage of the estate transitioned to Alberto’s daughter Ludovica and son Alessandro, although Alberto remains heavily involved.

As he laid the framework for his new era of Marchesi di Grésy wines, it was Martinenga that continued to intrigue Alberto. He soon noticed nebbiolo reacted differently in different parts of the vineyard, which led to experiments with site-specific bottlings. First came Camp Gros in 1978, with its south-southwest exposure, followed by Gaiun and its southern exposure in 1982. Both have since been recognized as the upper echelon of Barbaresco. His experiments also led to new discoveries about the various clones and rootstocks which coexist in Martinenga. These, combined with the altitude, exposure and soils, make the monopole an endless playground of possibilities.

Martinenga’s different expressions of nebbiolo require varying vinification and aging regimens, even though the grapes are cultivated mere meters apart. Gaiun, from a 5.6-acre plot,

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ages for two years in barriques (small barrels, also known as Bordeaux barrels) of first and second passage oak, followed by additional time in bottle before release. Camp Gros spends a similar length of time in barriques, followed by another 12 to 18 months in Slovenian oak. While Ludovica says you “feel more shoulders” with Camp Gros, her eyes light up when talking about Gaiun, making it clear that she, like Bridgett, favors the wine. Ludovica, too, finds it mysterious, a wine that feels complete and evolved due to the aging in barrique, but still holds potential for so much more as the years go on.

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to aging, for these wines it all comes back to the vineyard. From the beginning, Ludovica says, her father wanted to create what she has since coined a “no-ego” wine, allowing Martinenga and all its different permutations to speak for themselves without the winemaker’s voice overshadowing the

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ontemporary art galleries can be overwhelming, even for the most sophisticated collectors. But Aldo Castillo has made it his life’s mission to make people feel at ease, even as they’re surrounded by provocative sculptures, paintings and digital installations. He showcases the work of international artists like Augusto Esquivel, Enrique Machado and Metis Atash in open settings where viewers are invited to take their time with each piece and get a sense of the story that

inspired it. But it’s not just the excellent curation and display that draws people to Castillo’s two eponymous galleries—a 1,800-square-foot space in Naples and eight individual spaces at Miromar Design Center in Estero. In a business that thrives on cool detachment, the owner has built a reputation for his generosity, warmth and a personality that’s just as colorful as the Machado resin-and-silicone paintings he deals with.

Recently, visitors to his newer Fifth Avenue South space have been immediately drawn to Seeing in a New Light, a digital work by Jorge Brinkerhoff. It features 65,536 light-emitting diodes that Brinkerhoff uses to activate familiar static forms—a portrait of Marilyn Monroe, for example—in a way that alters how viewers receive them by changing the color, definition, intensity and duration of the display. He reconceptualizes the common with digital color-field imaging. Then there’s the work of Miami-based Esquivel, which captivates viewers with thousands of buttons that are threaded on monofilament strings suspended from an acrylic structure. While the medium is a nod to his grandmother, the subjects are purely 21st century with elements of pixilation, pop culture, obsessive-compulsive disorder, the immigrant experience and capitalism.

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Recognizing that art is a vehicle for communication, Aldo Castillo represents international artists whose work delivers a message and reflects on their culture or the times.

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The art dealer launched the Aldo Castillo Arts Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes diversity among artists, and he was inducted into The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. Left: The Three Graces by Fredy Villamil (2016); opposite: Ruins with an obelisk in the distance by Lluis Barba (2018).

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Castillo founded his first gallery

The latter topics are particularly germane to Castillo, who grew up in Nic-

in Chicago, with a focus on Latin

aragua, spending hours sketching houses, historical sites and, perhaps most

American artists. Above: Mariana

fittingly, a series of sleek planes. “I decided that the world was my home, and the

Monteagudo’s doll sculptures;

airplane symbolized that idea,” he says. Because he had high hopes for a jet-set

opposite: The Great Catch by Julio

future at a young age, he leapt at the chance to participate in a foreign exchange

Emilio Neira Milián (2015).

program when he was 15 and spent a semester in Wisconsin. There, he became enthralled with woodworking, which allowed him to create three-dimensional models of his sketches. That skill opened Castillo’s mind to architecture, and he went abroad again at age 17 to study the profession at the Universidad de San Carlos, then later at the Universidad Rafael Landívar, both in Guatemala City.

Even as he studied, Castillo continued to focus on art. He studied ceramic in Lima, Peru, and he served as both curator and graphic designer at Guatemala City’s Museo Popol Vuh, which has one of the largest collections of Mayan art in the world. The experience drove home the importance of art history. “People create art to report,” he says. “The difference between news and art is that artists find beauty in everything, and the viewer has the last word.”

Castillo headed to Chicago in the mid-1980s and received a scholarship to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago after living there for a year. Unable to return home because of the ongoing Iran-Contra scandal, he applied for political asylum in the United States—a process that took seven years. “It was a very dark and painful time in my life,” he explains, noting he was unable to complete his fine arts education. But he took comfort in the city’s energy and the thriving,

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innovative art scene, which made it an exciting place for a young artist to be. He formed deep relationships with a number of artists and became active in the LGBTQI+ community.

Activity turned to activism once the AIDS pandemic exploded and began claiming the lives of many of his closest friends. “I realized that activism was a card we all needed to play,” Castillo says. “And art is such a beautiful, intelligent model for us to expose all the issues that need to be fixed.” Being so far from home and in a city with segregated neighborhoods, Castillo also became painfully aware that while America was certainly diverse, it wasn’t quite the melting pot that he heard people go on about. “It’s the first time I had the Latino label,” he says.

In 1993, he opened his first gallery in Chicago. His mission: Spark conversation, break down boundaries and educate the public about Latin American culture. It soon became renowned for its mix of innovative works by artists such as Rufino Tamayo, Luis González Palma, Maria Bonomi, Jesús Cobo and Carlos Colombino. The success of the gallery gave Castillo a platform to increase awareness about HIV/AIDS, lobby politicians and serve on the board at the AIDS Foundation Chicago. In 2003, he launched the Aldo Castillo Arts Foundation, a nonprofit organization that promoted diversity among emerging and established artists around the world. Two years later, he was inducted into The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame.

By 2011, Castillo was feeling increasingly stifled and eager for a new challenge, so he closed up shop and headed south to become the associate director of the Miami International Art Fair—one of many fairs he has led through the years. Life in South Florida gave him a creative jolt he hadn’t felt in years. “When you live in a place that is so beautiful and comfortable like

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His Miromar Design Center galleries have pushed the envelope on contemporary art since opening in 2011. In the middle of the pandemic, last summer, he opened a Fifth Avenue South location.

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“I realized that activism was a card we all needed to play,” Castillo says. “And art is such a beautiful, intelligent model for us to expose all the issues that need to be fixed.” Below: Works from Krzysztof Wasko’s Serie Mountain Cows; opposite: One of Castillo’s eight gallery spaces at Miromar Design Center.

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Chicago, there’s less risk-taking,” he explains. “When I went to Miami, I saw how contemporary art was being created using some of the latest technology.”

Eager to introduce his own mix of digital and analog media, that same year Castillo headed for Southwest Florida and opened the Estero gallery. He chose the region because it was “evolving with new people moving from New York and Los Angeles, as well as global residents,” he says. “With that comes a high demand for contemporary art.” Almost 10 years later, during the height of the pandemic, he opened a sister location on Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples. He explains that the uncertainty of the pandemic awakened a hunger in many collectors for art by progressive artists.

While bringing the work of innovative creatives from far-flung locales to experienced and new collectors is exhilarating, Castillo would still like to do more. He’d love to see the formation of a Naples art dealers association to help promote collaboration and connoisseurship between area galleries—especially as the region becomes the primary residence for more avid collectors. “In ancient times, people were buried with their possessions, so they could take them with them into the afterlife,” he explains. “I want to be buried with the satisfaction that I’ve made a difference in the world.”

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T H E C O L L E C T O R : N I N A VA N A R S DA L E - B E R G T H E A R T WO R K : Fr i e n d s f o r L i f e

by D o n a l d Ro b e r t s o n Growing up in Naples and Cape Cod, Nina Van Arsdale-Berg didn’t have to visit museums. She had front-row access to fine art at both of her grandmothers’ homes. “One grandmother was a bit more formal— all the good art was in the room where no one really went,” she says.

“My other grandmother, Betty Van Arsdale, loved to teach us everything she knew. She had a green Karmann Ghia and a box of pastels in the back—she actually let us draw on the trunk. But she also exposed me early on to local artists, such as Paul Arsenault and the late Richard Segalman, and also the work of Albers, Giacometti, Man Ray and even the art of ikebana.”

Once Van Arsdale-Berg relocated to Los Angeles and began filling her walls with her own collection, her career in fashion informed her medium of choice. “I worked in a photo studio for nearly two decades with some of the most recognized talent in the world, and their work was insanely inspirational,” she explains. “I will always be drawn to photography. I recently procured a Warhol Polaroid of Grace Jones, which I have coveted for years.” She was inspired to start diversifying after she took a job overseeing global communications for cosmetic brands

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Smashbox and GLAMGLOW. That’s where she met colleague Donald Robertson, who in addition to being an Estée Lauder executive is also a noted Instagram personality (@drawbertson) and artist in his own right. “It wasn’t until I met Donald that [my purchases] really started to get colorful,” she says. “I love a mix of mediums but most importantly, they all have meaning. There is not a piece on the wall that does not have a story behind it. I purchase art that brings a sense of happiness and sparks conversation.”

When Van Arsdale-Berg, her husband, Daryl, and their 6-year-old decided to leave Los Angeles for Naples to be closer to family, she made sure to carve out a place of honor in the entry for a set of Robertson’s paintings that never fails to start conversations as soon as guests arrive. “I saw the pieces on his Instagram. He found these old panels and decided to paint them Kelly green with his version of a Slim Aarons-C.Z. Guest party in two different scenes,” she says. “I commented that they were my absolute favorite paintings he had ever created.” Not only did Robertson like her comment, he rewarded her with a rapid reply. “He texted and said they were mine but not to open the boxes until I arrived in Naples. When it was time to unbox them, I discovered he had written ‘Friends for Life’ on the back.” —Laura Kostelny

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T H E C O L L E C T O R : T E R RY T I N C H E R T H E A R T WO R K : G e o r g e Wa s h i n g t o n

by C l a r k Fox

Everyone in downtown Fort Myers’ River District knows Terry Tincher. There’s no mistaking the art dealer, collector and gallery owner thanks to his long white beard, black-painted fingernails and, often, funky eyeglasses. But he wasn’t always a groovy man about town.

Growing up in a small Midwestern town, he was far more familiar with farming than fine art. After enrolling at the University of Cincinnati, Tincher discovered his love for art and his attraction to the people who create it. “I found myself migrating to the art school and architectural school,” he says. “I felt like my fellow students and my teachers were my people. Art became a passion.”

Today, Tincher curates a variety of mediums for collectors and galleries, but he says his personal taste veers to the classical. “I’m personally drawn to impressionistic, pointillism and early modernist works,” he explains. Tincher discovered the work of Clark Fox in the early 1980s when he was having his shoulder reconstructed by a surgeon in Washington, D.C. The procedure required several visits, so he found

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A f i x t u r e i n t h e Fo r t My e r s c r e a t i v e s c e n e , a r t d e a l e r a n d g a ll e r i s t Te r r y T i n c h e r g ra v i t a t e s t ow a rd c l a s s i c i m p r e s s i o n i s t, p o i n t i lli s m a n d e a r l y m o d e r n i s t a r t . T h a t ’s w h y h e l ov e s wo r k s by Cl a r k Fox li ke t h e G e o rg e Wa s h i n g t o n p o r t ra i t t h a t h a n g s i n h i s e n t r y wa y. “ H e’s a m o d e r n i s t w i t h a c l a s s i c a l s t y l e ,” T i n c h e r s a y s .

himself with time to explore the local art world. It was at the Museum of Contemporary Art, which Fox founded in 1992, where he would meet the man who would become one of his favorite painters and also a friend.

Before founding the museum, Fox had enjoyed quite a life. He grew up in Houston, protesting the Vietnam War, and later lived in Manhattan and hung out with the likes of Rauschenberg and Warhol.

“I was drawn to Clark’s style immediately,” Tincher says. “He’s a modernist with a classical style—that’s why I think his work is included in the National Gallery of Art in D.C. It’s in MoMA in New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art and so many others worldwide.” While the pieces on public display are impressive, Tincher’s favorite Clark Fox work hangs in the entryway of his downtown Fort Myers condo.

It’s a portrait of George Washington from a series of American presidents. The painting, simply titled George Washington, was purchased at a show at Fox’s museum in the early 1990s. “It makes me really happy every day that I see it,” Tincher says. “I attach art to people, and this one reminds me of Clark, who’s now in his late 80s, still making art, and who is just a magical human being.” —Stephanie Davis

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THE COLLECTOR: A MY JE NSE N T H E A R T WO R K : U n h o l y 214

by M a t t h ew S h l i a n

Should you happen to see Amy Jensen at a party, try to snag the seat next to her. Not only will you leave the event a little smarter, you’ll also be compelled to add the work of five or six up-and-coming artists to your collection. As the general manager of METHOD & CONCEPT, the Naples gallery and design atelier where her husband Chad is a founding director, Jensen has made it her business to share her passion for emerging artists all day, every day. “I love working with and supporting creatives,” she says. “If I believe in their work and their mission, nothing can stop me.”

The native Canadian has loved all kinds of art—traditional, performance, conceptual—since childhood. She studied sculpture, painting, drawing and singing in Montreal and in Detroit, where she and her friends regularly attended plays, museums and art openings. “I came to realize that what really drove me was underculture—the undiscovered,” Jensen says. “I love contemporary artists who are seeking something new. They’re often messengers, trying to connect the past and the future.”

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by M a t t h e w S h li a n . “ T h e r e a r e s o m a n y l a y e r s t o M a t t ’s wo r k ,” s h e s a y s .

Now in Naples, in addition to helping run the gallery, she also serves as the art program coordinator at Youth Haven of Southwest Florida, a sanctuary for abused and homeless youth, where she champions the power of contemporary art to kids and the community at large.

While Jensen can hardly contain her enthusiasm to a single artist or sole piece of art, she is currently excited about Unholy

214. The sculptural piece, crafted from paper by artist Matthew Shlian, is currently on display at METHOD & CONCEPT. “There are so many layers to Matt’s work.

Materiality is what draws me in,” she explains. “And there’s so much humility to Matt—he introduces himself with, ‘I play with paper.’” She has known the artist for years—Chad and Shlian attended art school together—and he has made several trips to Naples, including an appearance at one of the gallery’s shows last spring.

Jensen says looking at the work can be quite emotional, but that doesn’t mean it’s heavy. “Just knowing Matt, his process, his generosity—his devotion to science and art and building bridges—his art can move so many things forward if people take time

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previous boat had three staterooms (a primary and two guest rooms), all below deck, the couple wanted a more user-friendly layout for the new model. “One of our main requirements was to have a main-floor [primary] bedroom, so that we didn’t have to go up and down the stairs,” Dave says.

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A breakfast bar sits adjacent to the galley for a casual dining space.

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Clive Daniel Home presents an immersive space for Italian-made Fortuny fabrics.

By Laura Kostelny

Owner and CEO Daniel Lubner has

fashion designer and Renaissance

always likened his Naples-based

man Mariano Fortuny in the early

home design firm and showroom,

1900s, when he created a method

Clive Daniel Home, to a very stylish

for treating cotton that remains

three-legged stool. There’s the inte-

top secret. Even as technology has

rior design firm—“our core compe-

advanced, the solid and printed silks,

tency,” he explains. Then there’s the

wool and velvets are still handmade

85,000-square-foot showroom, which

on the Venetian island of Giudecca

local designers and retail customers

almost 100 years later. And while

have come to rely on for customizable

there are plenty of outlets for order-

furnishings, plus artwork and acces-

ing the brand’s products, experienc-

sories fit for their first, second and

ing them in-person used to require

third homes. “The last leg is our hos-

travel. “Before now, you had two

pitality division,” he says. “We work

options. You could go to Venice or

on a number of hotels, restaurants

visit the showroom in New York. We

and clubhouses.”

are the first [public] retailer in the

And so it was until March, when

United States—probably the world—

Lubner added another leg by carving

to have our own Fortuny Gallery,”

out a 500-square-foot space devoted

Lubner notes.

solely to Fortuny’s fabrics, lighting,

The Italian import arrived rather

pillows and upholstered pieces. The

unexpectedly. Lubner says he was

famed Italian brand was founded by

always a fan of the brand—“it’s the

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pinnacle of the textile world”—and

of swatches to browse, along with

Customers can purchase small luxuries,

he was well-versed on the history of

small objects that shoppers can pick

like umbrellas and notebooks with the

the company, but he never thought

up like pillows, umbrellas and note-

patented Fortuny fabrics, or customize

he’d be making room for hundreds

books covered in the Fortuny fabrics.

drapery, bedding and furnishings

of fabrics at Clive Daniel Home.

The adjacent room, called The Grand

choosing from hundreds of designs.

That all changed when Fortuny’s

Salon, is a glamorous spot where cus-

current co-owner, Maury Riad,

tomers can sit a spell on Fortuny-cov-

visited Southwest Florida. “I don’t

ered furnishings and sip a cocktail

know that he was looking to expand

while surrounded by the rich colors

their footprint, but when we met, we

and patterns of the famed textiles.

realized our brands were meant to

Because these fabrics feel as good

be together,” Lubner says. “Within

as they look, Lubner encourages

30 days, we had a concept and 120

textile enthusiasts and neophytes to

days to execute it. Now we’ve got an

visit and experience it all firsthand.

amazing space dedicated to the finest

“It’s truly the finest lighting I have

fabrics in the world.”

ever seen, and then you have these

The Fortuny Gallery is composed of

incredible textiles that really repre-

two separate spaces: One area speaks

sent the freshness that is still some-

to what Lubner calls the “bespoke”

how present in this 100-plus-year-old

nature of the founder, with hundreds

legacy brand.”

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Gold Standard the owners of the four-bed, five-

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Calming views of Fort Myers Beach

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could make the house look like one

primary bedroom, both of which

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of mine,” Orlandini explains. His

have spacious balconies.

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the white stucco, while other sections

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the owners’ contemporary taste and

of weather-resistant, eco-friendly

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and gray hues.

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Orlandini’s attention to details is on

awnings offer a stylish solution for

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Large slabs of porcelain tile flooring and inlaid LED ceiling lights flow throughout the home, which shifts the focus to the owners’ decor and the outstanding views. The living space and the primary bedroom and bathroom all have floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors that open onto spacious balconies overlooking the Gulf. Noting the freestanding tub in the primary bath, Orlandini explains, “Traditional houses would have put the window where the tub is.

I think it’s cool walking in that room and being able to see the glass go past the tub. When you’re in the tub, you have a full view, and it’s unrestricted.”

Beach access is also unhindered. A sandy pathway runs from the backyard, over a private dune, to the water. With such an enviable location, creating a nook for comfortable outdoor living the high-polish laminate cabinets and

was also in order. Because the home

stainless steel appliances.

is situated on a narrow parcel of land,

Poplar planks are stacked horizon-

Orlandini tucked the pool beneath the

tally on the opposite wall in the living

second-floor balcony, a move that

room, adding depth to the space and

struck the perfect balance between

framing windows that look out onto

light and shade. “It creates a very com-

a stretch of the coast. To make sure

fortable area where you can get full sun

the wood tied into the surrounding

if you want,” he says. That’s a win-win

design elements, Orlandini played

for this southwest-facing home, which,

with several stains until he found a

he adds, comes with “one of the best

shade that fit perfectly with the tones

sunsets you could possibly imagine.”

of the cabinets and the metallic tile in the kitchen.

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The homeowners weren’t left without a primary suite for long. Sandsmark added

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In the living area, the team blew out

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ing with the mix of formal and coastal

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Local nutritionist Betsy Opyt adds yoga to her repertoire with a new studio in Naples.

By Alyssa Morlacci Photography by Erik Kellar

Betsy Opyt attended her first yoga

respond to things; the way I think

class at a Bikram yoga studio in

about things. It changed my body.”

Naples 13 years ago. “I walked out of

Although she had always wanted

that class, and I said, ‘That was the

to enroll in a teacher-training pro-

most challenging thing I think I’ve

gram, she never had the time after

ever done.’ I was hooked,” she recalls.

Betsy’s Best took off in 2013. But in

The Naples registered dietitian is

2020, when the world was forced to

no stranger to health and wellness.

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She’s the founder of Betsy’s Best, a

certification class offered by Drishti

gourmet nut butter brand carried

Beats. “I was expecting just to have

by health food stores large and small,

[the certification] under my belt,

including Whole Foods Market. As of

never anticipating I would one day

this past spring, she’s also the owner

open a studio,” she says. But once

of 4 Elements Yoga.

Florida lifted its restrictions, Opyt

Prior to the pandemic, Opyt

reached out to Drip Hot Yoga, a stu-

practiced yoga four to five times a

dio on the south end of town, to ask

week. “It changed my life,” she says.

if she could try her hand at teaching.

“It changed everything—the way I

As soon as she finished leading her

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Her Airport-Pulling Road studio is designed around the four elements of matter with a green wall for earth, a ‘water’ wall with a fountain, a ‘fire’ wall with a fireplace and a ‘wind’ wall leading to the outdoor balcony.

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first class, she was ready to take on

Wellness Suites in Fountain Park

Yoga classes are held in the

another. “It was a natural calling,”

Plaza on Airport-Pulling Road and

westward facing balcony; the studio

she explains.

saw the outdoor balcony facing west,

also offers nutritional counseling.

Last March, Opyt began looking

she recognized it could be the perfect

for a place to relocate her nutrition

spot for sun salutations. One month

practice. “I was in a room the size of

later, Opyt launched 4 Elements,

a broom closet. It just didn’t speak

where she teaches early morning

to what I felt I wanted my environ-

and evening Vinyasa Flow classes

ment to look like,” she says. When

in the outdoor yoga studio. It serves

she toured a second-floor unit in the

the needs of nutrition clients in the

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Opyt hosts early morning and

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Opyt looked to the studio’s name for inspiration when she decorated her “Zen

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guided movement, nutrition or both, and that she can help institute good habits. “After a yoga class, I hope that people think, ‘Wow, I really crave a juice or a nice apple or something healthy,’” she says. “It can impact our everyday choices.”

In addition to providing full-body holistic healing and a connection to nature, Opyt envisions that the multipurpose suite can become a place for all kinds of gatherings. She wants locals to feel welcome to host events with a DJ or rent out the space for an intimate date night, which can include a massage followed by a plantbased picnic on the balcony that Opyt is happy to prepare herself. “A big part of feeling good is feeling connected to the community,” she says.

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Your Smile. Our Specialty.

PATRICK J. CARRIGAN DMD; EDWARD A. SCHERDER DMD, JD; AND ROBERT C. HEDGEPATH DMD BayView Dental Arts welcomes Neopolitans to become more familiar with, comfortable with and excited to experience the latest technology available. At each visit, advanced knowledge, skill and equipment are maximized so that every patient experiences optimal dental care. Utilizing cuttingedge CAD/CAM technology, Cerec crowns are fabricated here in our ceramic laboratory so that patients may leave with permanent and beautiful high-strength ceramic restorations in a single office visit! We also utilize digital radiography and Zeiss microscopes to aid in the precision of micro-dentistry performed here at BayView Dental Arts.

As a recognized endodontic specialist, Dr. Patrick Carrigan utilizes advanced techniques in order for our patients to receive the very best treatment available for the most successful long-term prognosis of their teeth.

Dr. Edward Scherder would like to welcome you to BayView Dental Arts in Old Naples overlooking beautiful Naples Bay. As a prominent specialist in prosthodontics, Dr. Scherder takes great pleasure in the utilization of modern technology to promote more advanced dental treatment options.

Within Dr. Robert Hedgepath’s array of expertise, he enjoys administering exceptional aesthetics and function with the use of Invisalign or crowns and veneers. From bridge work to partials and dentures, he offers the very best in dental care!

Drs. Carrigan , Scherder and Hedgepath look forward to the opportunity to meet with you individually to discuss your dental health and expectations and to create the smile you have always dreamed of.

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LASER CATARACT SURGERY: RESTORE THE VISION OF YOUR YOUTH

Center For Sight Jon R. Berlie, M.D.; George Brinnig, M.D., Ph. D.; Julie Carter, M.D.; Reena Patel, O.D. Cataract surgery must be performed with the utmost precision, and luckily, Naples is home to one of the nation’s leading ophthalmology practices, Center For Sight. Cataract & Lens Replacement Surgeons at Center For Sight use advanced laser procedures to improve efficiency and precision while painlessly removing the cataract. Cutting-edge laser technology softens and disassembles the cataract with micronlevel precision. Once the cataract is fragmented, the surgeon removes the cataract and inserts a new artificial lens in its place. Laser cataract surgery ensures the patient receives the best technique and technology available to result in minimal procedural and recovery times.

Today, patients have many lens options when considering cataract surgery. In earlier years, intraocular lenses were fixed for one distance and required the patient to wear glasses after surgery. Patients can now choose to have their natural lens replaced by an advanced intraocular lens based on their individual vision goals, which could limit - or eliminate - the need for glasses post-surgery. The most advanced intraocular lenses give patients the opportunity to return (or improve) their eyesight to a perfect 20/20!

The results of laser cataract surgery speak for themselves.

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IGOR LEVY-REIS, M.D.

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877 111th Ave. N., Suite 1, Naples, FL 34108 (239) 594-8002

Dr. Levy-Reis is board-certified in neurology and in the subspecialties of geriatric neurology, neurophysiology headache medicine and neuroimaging. His neurology training was at Northwestern University in Chicago, followed by a fellowship at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, and then a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

He is the author and co-author of several publications in peer-reviewed neurological journals, with contributions in journals such as New England Journal of Medicine and Neurology. He has participated in several drug trials of new neurological therapies and presented research in national and international neurological meetings.

He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, Alzheimer’s Association International Conference and American Headache Society.

Dr. Levy-Reis has been practicing in Naples over the past 15 years and sees patients with a broad range of neurological diseases. He has special interest in patients with memory loss (such as that from Alzheimer’s disease) and chronic headache, particularly migraine.

He is a member of the International Neurotoxin Association, with experience in treating migraine patients with botulin toxin, and he is certified by the American Board of Neurology in interpretation of nerve studies as well as electroencephalograms.

He is also a reviewer for international meetings and actively involved in national studies. Recently, he was elected Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology for his valuable contributions to the Academy and to the neurology community at large.

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NELSON MALDONADO, M.D.

A Personalized Care Practice As a physician, Dr. Maldonado's primary goal is to establish a long-term relationship with his patients, build on mutual trust and respect, and to help them prevent illness and regain and/or maintain their health. Nelson A. Maldonado M.D. is a board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine with more than 20 years of experience.

Upon completion of his studies, he undertook a residency in Internal Medicine at Northwestern University Medical School/ Evanston Hospital in Illinois.

Dr. Maldonado gained a wealth of experience working as an attending Physician for Humana Health Care at Evanston Hospital and for the Greater Miami Medical Group in Miami, Florida. At the Sheridan Health Corporation, he was named Regional Medical Director and was awarded a certificate of merit for Most Outstanding Physician Performance.

Dr. Maldonado became a physician because of a driving desire to help people, to care for them fully in their times of health crises and to assist them in developing the habits that would keep them healthy. That continues to be his goal today.

“I believe doctor and patient must become partners in health care planning, thus establishing a strong doctor-patient relationship built on knowledge, trust and respect.”

Dr. Maldonado served as a member of Board of Trustees for Naples Community Hospital from 2004-2007 and currently serves as subChief of Internal Medicine.

599 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 202, Naples, Florida 34102 (239) 261- 4866

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NATALIA PARTAIN, M.D. Millennium Physician Group THE JOURNEY: Helping patients build trust, form connections, and find confidence.

(239) 215-4101 Center for Breast Health 13813 Metro Parkway, Suite C, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Exceptionally gratifying is how Natalia Partain, M.D., Director of the Millennium Physician Group Center for Breast Health describes her chosen breast surgery specialty.

“I get to be a part of a woman’s journey through the most challenging times of their lives. I get the privilege to walk alongside them and help them through their treatment.”

A highly trained board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Partain says she enjoys the personal and professional challenge of constantly staying up to date with all the new information and latest advances.

Millennium chose her to lead its Center for Breast Health out of a desire to bring to Southwest Florida the same types of initiatives she spearheaded at one of the nation’s finest cancer institutions, MD Anderson Cancer Center, before returning to her hometown of Fort Myers. These included Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) and pain management programs.

As the Director of Millennium Physician Group’s Center for Breast Health, Dr. Partain’s practice focuses on treating both cancerous and noncancerous breast conditions, with the goal of always preserving the breast’s most natural appearance.

“As a woman, scars matter to me so much. I don’t want my scars to be a constant reminder of a patient’s journey. When they look at themselves, I don’t want them to have that daily reminder. It’s something I take to heart.”

ABOUT DR. PARTAIN: • Born in Argentina and raised in Fort Myers – A proud graduate of Canterbury School • A graduate of the University of South Florida College of Medicine • Trained in general surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern • Completed breast-surgery fellowship at the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas • Fluent in English and Spanish • A member of the American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, and the American Society of Breast Surgeons • Awarded numerous academic and professional honors, including the Corynne S. Uhl Award for Compassion and Excellence in Patient Care while at MD Anderson

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PREMIER WOMEN’S CARE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The care you deserve. The convenience you need.

INTRODUCING THE NEWEST OF OUR 19 OB-GYNS AND CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIVES

Samaris Corona, M.D.

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At Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida, our highly regarded obstetrician/gynecologists and certified nurse midwives are committed to the health and well-being of our patients from adolescence through menopause and beyond. Whether you need an annual exam, obstetrical care, birth control, or gynecologic surgery, we have the expertise, compassion, and state-of-the-art technology to provide the exceptional care you deserve.

During more than 30 years serving Southwest Florida, we have continued to modernize our practice while maintaining a personalized approach focused on quality, comfort, and convenience.

Our services include: • In-office 3D mammograms and genetic screening for breast cancer • In-office, minimally invasive and robotic surgery for faster recovery and better results • Excellent pregnancy care from experienced obstetricians and Cape Coral’s only midwifery practice • MonaLisa Touch® for treatment of painful intercourse • Extended office hours, including early mornings, evenings, and Saturdays • Telehealth visits and online appointment scheduling • Offices conveniently located in Fort Myers and Cape Coral

COMING IN SPRING 2022: The Pelvic Floor Center at Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida will offer urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery. Check our website and social media for updates.

9021 Park Royal Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 432-5858

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ROBERT J. ZEHR, M.D. Zehr Center for Orthopaedics When you’re ready for relief from the hip and knee pain that prevents you from enjoying your life, you want the best orthopedist in the business.

That’s why, following his stellar career with the storied Cleveland Clinic, Robert J. Zehr, M.D. founded Southwest Florida’s premier orthopaedic practice — the Zehr Center for Orthopaedics.

Board-certified and fellowship-trained, with over 30 years of experience, Dr. Zehr specializes in hip and knee replacement surger y. As Southwest Florida’s most experienced surgeon in the direct anterior approach to total hip replacement, he has performed over 2,300 surgeries using this technique, including Southwest Florida’s first same-day outpatient total hip replacement.

He performed this history-making operation at Seaside Surgery Center, Southwest Florida’s first facility designed and built for outpatient total joint replacements, which he co-founded and where he serves as CEO and Medical Director.

In addition to his private practice, Dr. Zehr serves as the Chief of Surgery at Landmark Hospital of Southwest Florida and is the Medical Director at The Joint Care Center at Landmark.

The Zehr Center for Orthopaedics was established to provide the world-class medical care you deserve... because living with pain isn’t really living®!

2659 Professional Circle, Suite 1110 Naples, Florida 34119 (239) 596-0100

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LINDA LUCOMBE, M.D. Beyond Concierge Medical Care, LLC

NEW STATE OF THE ART CONCIERGE PRACTICE

Seventeen years ago when Dr. Linda Lucombe moved from New Jersey to Naples, concierge medicine was hardly mainstream. Happily, times change, opportunities beckon and challenges bring out the best in us.

This exceptional physician, highly regarded by patients and peers, has always held quality care as her hallmark. In an era which underlines the need to step back and reassess fundamentals, she has embraced an alternative medical care model which allows her to deliver even higher quality personalized service to every patient.

She explains, “Patients today have more complex needs and expectations.

They are living longer and deserve the best possible quality of life. They play golf at eighty and tennis at ninety and want to stay healthy, vibrant and active. This promotes happiness and longevity and that’s what medicine is really about.

With a warm, modest smile she confirms, “Naples believed in me and gave me space to grow. Now, I’m doing my part, helping others achieve their best lives, especially in these times”.

700 2nd Avenue North Suite #305, Naples, FL 34102 (239) 431-6873 mmabry@beyondconciergenaples.com

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GREGORY CASEY M.D., D.D.S., FAACS Casey Cosmetic Surgery Dr. Gregory M. Casey is triple board certified in cosmetic surgery and maxillofacial surgery by the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery and the American Board of Maxillofacial Surgery respectively, and board certified in anesthesia by the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He is fellowship trained in Facial Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery.

He specializes in all facial rejuvenation procedures including eyelid surgery, facelifts, neck lifts, brow lifts, injectables, lip lifts, and rhinoplasty (nasal surgery). Dr. Casey is an expert in the surgical approaches to the facial skeleton and soft tissue of the face and neck.

Because of this he is uniquely qualified to give you your best result.

Casey Cosmetic Surgery is a Joint Commission accredited surgicenter serving the needs of cosmetic surgery patients from Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs and Marco Island to all of Southwest Florida.

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JONATHAN M. FRANTZ, M.D., FACS Frantz EyeCare Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, is the founder, medical director, and chief surgeon at Frantz EyeCare. Dr. Frantz, a true pioneer in the field of Ophthalmology, is one of the area's most experienced, innovative, and respected eye surgeons.

As one of our country's top Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgeons and the *largest implanter of PanOptix lenses for cataract patients in the State of Florida, Dr. Frantz founded his practice on two main principles: patients always come first and our success is measured by the lives that we improve through better vision. Dr. Frantz and his team provide compassionate patient care and strive to optimize outcomes by setting the standard in vision technology.

Frantz EyeCare has been serving Southwest Florida for 27 years, and has seven locations and growing. A true, multi-specialty practice, Frantz EyeCare offers comprehensive eye care and specialized vision correction including Bladeless LASIK, Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery, eyelid surgery, and the treatment of glaucoma and retinal disease. *Alcon Surgical Laser usage data 2020

12731 New Brittany Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907 (239) 418-0999 | BetterVision.net Other locations: Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Punta Gorda, Naples

JOSEPH FREEDMAN, M.D. Cardiac Care Group Cardiac Care Group offers state-of-the-art cardiology services to Southwest Florida. Dr. Freedman specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all cardiac disease.

Dr. Freedman trained at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, achieving five board certifications in internal medicine, cardiology, comprehensive adult ECHO, nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT. As the leading noninvasive cardiologist at Florida Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, he helped the hospital achieve the highest level of chest pain certification.

He has participated in the research trials of several leading cholesterol- lowering drugs, and he has extensive experience in pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Freedman has spoken on national radio programs and has appeared on local news to highlight the latest in cardiovascular care, including venous ultrasound and ablation techniques that increase circulation and prevent lower extremity thrombosis. Dr. Freedman prides himself on being an advocate for the patient, and he works carefully with leading local and national experts to make sure patients receive the best specialty procedural care possible.

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ROBIN GEHRIS, M.D. Riverchase Dermatology

Join us in welcoming Dr. Robin Gehris, a board certified pediatric dermatologist.

Dr. Gehris joins the Riverchase Dermatology team after serving as the Chief of Pediatric Dermatology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburg for the past 14 years. Dr. Gehris is one of only a few physicians to be triple board certified in Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology and Pediatrics.

Dr. Gheris sees patients birth through 50 years of age with special interests including acne, hemangiomas and vascular malformations, neonatal dermatology, birthmarks, moles, eczema and atopic dermatitis and rashes.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gehris in the Riverchase Dermatology Estero office, please contact us 239-268-6263 or visit our website www.riverchasedermatology.com.

Estero Office: 19527 Highland Oaks Drive Suite 201, Estero, FL 33928 (239) 268-6263

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JAMES J. GUERRA, M.D. Collier Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center Dr. Guerra is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. He completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as an additional year of fellowship training in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery with internationally known sports medicine expert James R. Andrews, M.D. Dr. Guerra is a specialist in complex shoulder and knee problems and currently serves as Head Team Physician for Florida Gulf Coast University, Community School and First Baptist Academy.

Previously, Dr. Guerra served as Team Physician for the Baltimore Orioles (MLB) and the Florida Panthers (NHL).

Dr. Guerra is a leading innovator in minimally invasive surgery, serving as the Medical Director for Arthrex, the world’s preeminent arthroscopy company. He teaches surgeons from around the world in advanced techniques, has authored more than 30 publications, and has lectured at national and international meetings. This unique experience allows Dr. Guerra to remain at the forefront of his field and bring cutting-edge medical developments to his patients.

1706 Medical Blvd., Suite 201, Naples, FL 34110

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THE INSTITUTE FOR ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & SPORTS MEDICINE The Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine is Southwest Florida’s premier provider of orthopaedic care.

Our team of board-certified surgeons, pain management specialist and podiatrist provide the most advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques to ensure the best outcome and quickest return to your active lifestyle.

We treat all orthopaedic conditions, including: Joint replacement and reconstruction surgery; Arthroscopic knee and related injuries; Treatment of sports-related injuries, pains and problems; Joint pain and arthritis care; Fracture care; Pain management; Comprehensive foot and ankle care. The Institute also offers in-office digital x-rays and MRI facilities. New Patients Welcome!

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LINDITA HOBDARI, M.D. Hobdari Family Health

Dr. Hobdari is nationally recognized and has been nominated multiple times by her peers to Castle Connolly Top Doctors from 2008 to 2021. Board certified in Family Medicine, she is a member of FMA, AMA, AAFP, FAFP and CCMA. Born in Delvine, Albania, she graduated with Doctorate of Medicine diploma from University of Tirana, Faculty of Medicine, Albania, 1998.

She completed residency training at Bon Secours Cottage Health Services, GP, MI, 2003-2006. She is affiliated with NCH and PRMC. She has served Naples for 15 years as a Family Physician. In 2012, she founded Hobdari Family Health Clinic and led an all-female provider group instilling passion and selfless contributions to healthcare. She believes prevention and the art of alternative medicine are major components of good health as outlined by the “Father of Medicine,” the Greek Hippocrates. “I WILL PREVENT THE DISEASE WHENEVER I CAN, FOR PREVENTION IS PREFERABLE TO CURE.” Hobdari Family health team is caring, professional and very responsive. They go the extra mile for their patients. Accepting new patients and same day appointments.

Back row: Anisa Janie, PA-C, Athena Custodio, APRN and Genesis Flanagan, APRN Front row: Yanis Alfonso, MD and Lindita Hobdari, MD

1855 Veterans Park Drive, Suite 201, Naples, FL 34109 (239) 260-1033

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EDWARD HUMBERT, D.O., MS Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida Dr. Humbert is one of the country’s most experienced jointreplacement surgeons. He specializes in knee and hip replacement, and is board-certified through the AOBOS. He has been ranked as the No. 1 volume surgeon in Florida for hip and knee replacement (Data, AHCA). Increased surgical volume has been proven to improve patient outcomes and reduce complication rates in total joint replacement.

He has dedicated his practice to providing safe, top-quality hip and knee replacements. He instructs at orthopedic learning centers and specializes in the latest minimally-invasive techniques, custom joint replacement, partial knee replacement and complex revision surgery of the hip and knee.

Dr. Humbert obtained a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Florida and a master’s in biomedical engineering from the University of Akron. After medical school and orthopedic residency at Ohio University, he completed a fellowship in total joint replacement.

When it comes to hip and knee replacement, Dr. Humbert truly is “The Best Surgeon in the Joint.”

7331 College Parkway, Suite 300, Fort Myers, FL 33907 (239) 337-2003

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PAUL M. GARDNER, M.D., FACS; LEOPOLDO M. BACCARO, M.D. Naples Plastic Surgery

1250 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 101C, Naples, FL 34108 (239) 566-2611

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One visit to Naples Plastic Surgery formerly Gardner Plastic Surgery is all that’s needed to discover the steadfast commitment to patient service shown by our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Paul M. Gardner and Dr. Leopoldo M. Baccaro. Both surgeons and staff realize that there are many choices when it comes to picking a plastic surgery practice, so they go out of their way to provide the best experience possible. Drs. Gardner and Baccaro strive to make each patient feel like the only patient in the practice throughout the entire process—from their first consult to their final postoperative appointment.

The surgical expertise exhibited by Dr. Gardner and Dr. Baccaro allows them to help patients attain renewed confidence in their appearance. Over the years, numerous face-lift, rhinoplasty, breast-lift and augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction and other cosmetic surgery patients have benefited from the attentive care and superlative surgical skills found at Naples Plastic Surgery. Offering a full array of cosmetic surgery options, we recently expanded the practice with Dr. Jason Crespo to meet reconstructive and hand surgery needs. The surgeons and staff at Naples Plastic Surgery pride themselves on attention to detail.

Begin the process of transforming your image by consulting with Dr. Paul M. Gardner or Dr. Leopoldo M. Baccaro today.

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STEPHEN PRENDIVILLE, M.D.

Medical Director for The Q Laser & Med Spa and Prendiville Facial Plastic Surgery

Dr. Stephen Prendiville specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery. He is the only fellowship-trained and doubleboard-certified facial plastic surgeon in Fort Myers, and among the few to have achieved double board certification from the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Prendiville completed his undergraduate, medical and residency training at Georgetown University and his fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at St. Louis University.

Dr. Prendiville performs a wide range of minimally invasive and surgical procedures for facial rejuvenation. These procedures include, but are not limited to, face-lifts; rhinoplasty (surgery of the nose); blepharoplasty (eyelid lifts); skin rejuvenation lasers, neuromodulators such as Botox®, Dysport®, facial volumizers such as Sculptra®, Voluma® and injectable wrinkle fillers such as Radiesse®, Juvederm®, Restylane®; and minimally invasive soft-tissue-tightening techniques like Genius Microneedling with Radiofrequency. Offices in Naples and Fort Myers. Dr. Prendiville utilizes his training and 18 years of facial plastic surgical experience in SWFL to provide education and guidance on when minimally invasive procedures are more appropriate and when surgical approaches are a better choice.

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9407 Cypress Lake Drive, Unit A, Fort Myers, FL 33919 675 Piper Blvd., Unit 2, Naples, FL 34110 (239) 437-3900 | DrPrendiville.com

GERARDO SANTIAGO, D.D.S. Children's Dentistry of Naples At Children's Dentistry of Naples, Dr. Santiago has been proudly serving Naples and surrounding communities for over 25 years.

Dr. Santiago provides quality pediatric dental care you can trust.

He is passionate about helping children develop positive feelings towards dental health while ensuring even the littlest smiles get the best start. Y ­ our family will receive the highest level of pediatric dental care in a modern child-friendly environment. Dr. Santiago completed an additional 3 years of specialized training for children's oral health including those with special needs.

Contact us today to join our family.

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VIVIAN WONG , M.D., DANIEL I WASSERMAN, M.D., FAAD, ACMS, ANNE MARIE TREMAINE, M.D. Skin Wellness Physicians Skin Wellness Physicians is here to ensure that you get the care you deserve as a patient and as a person in Naples, FL. We want to understand you to ensure our medical dermatology services and cosmetic treatments are always in your best interest, not just your skin's. We don't just treat rashes, cancer, or wrinkles, but people.

Listening to you and giving you the best options for the care of your skin is our specialty. Our plan is to provide the Naples-Marco Island communities with a true dermatology neighborhood health clinic that is committed to you and your community. Our community.

8625 Collier Blvd. Naples, FL 1300 Goodlette Frank Rd. Ste. 101 Naples, FL 531 Bald Eagle Dr. Marco Island, FL

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J. DAVID STEPHENS, M.D. Tyson Eye Dr. Stephens is a fellowship trained, board certified ophthalmologist.

He utilizes his extensive training and education to provide his patients with the best possible clinical and surgical care. His experience in cornea, cataract, and glaucoma surgeries has made him an expert in dealing with multiple aspects of the eye. Due to his involvement in the Light Adjustable Lens FDA trials, Dr. Stephens is one of the most experienced ophthalmologists in Southwest Florida with this technology. He specializes in cornea, LASIK, cataract, and glaucoma surgeries.

Tyson Eye is committed to restoring vision and providing exceptional patient care. With five locations and a surgery center in both Lee and Collier Counties, outstanding eye care is only a short drive away.

8004 Vintage Pkwy, Estero, FL 33967 Other Locations: Naples, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, North Ft. Myers (239) 542-2020

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FARRELL C. TYSON, M.D., FACS Tyson Eye Dr. Tyson is recognized as one of the foremost innovators in the field of ophthalmology. He has introduced some of the latest advancements in the treatment of eye diseases, and has revolutionized eye care in Southwest Florida. His involvement in many research studies gives him first-hand experience to new technologies before they are available to other providers. He is board certified and specializes in cataract and glaucoma surgeries. He has been peer nominated as being one of the best ophthalmologists in America.

Tyson Eye is committed to restoring vision and providing exceptional patient care. With five locations and a surgery center in both Lee and Collier Counties, outstanding eye care is only a short drive away.

2640 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples, FL 34105 Other Locations: Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, North Ft. Myers (239) 542-2020

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BLANE MILTON CRANDALL, M.D.

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Dr. Crandall has joined the ranks of Front Line Covid-19 Critical Care Alliance for Prophylaxis and Treatment for Covid-19. Crandall prescribed Hydroxychloroquine with Zinc and Ivermectin to more than 4,000 patients patients since the pandemic began in March 2020. He has seen how the early treatment of Covid symptoms has saved lives and given immeasurable comfort to those being treated with preventive therapy. While waiting to be vaccinated our patients are living their lives and working safely while protecting themselves and others. Dr. Crandall has been a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for the past 16 years.

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“What we need in the face of this pandemic is prevention and early treatment, not more testing.” – Blane Crandall, MD. Visit www.flccc.net for more up to date information about Covid-19

1660 Medical Blvd., Suite 101, Naples, FL 34110 (239) 596-2300

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The Florida Hand Center is a group of highly skilled medical professionals dedicated to providing the most advanced treatments of common hand and arm problems. We are experts in non-surgical care and will use this method for most problems. When surgery becomes necessary, we focus on minimally invasive procedures that allow quicker healing times with less discomfort. We always look for the most cost-effective and efficient treatments. We deliver world class care and successfully treat thousands of patients each year, giving them back the use and function of their hands and arms.

Locations in Port Charlotte & Fort Myers Main Office: (941) 625-6547

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CHERYL L. MALICK, D.M.D. Dental Excellence Dr. Cheryl L. Malick, a Naples resident since 1985, celebrates 18 years of serving our community at Dental Excellence, her state of-theart dental office. Dr. Malick is an honors graduate of the University of Florida Department of Biomedical Engineering, and a research honors graduate from the University of Florida College of Dentistry. She offers general and cosmetic dentistry services, including veneers, crowns, dentures, partials, implant restorations, fillings, whitening, dental cleanings, digital impressions and xrays, and CariVu caries detection.

We are pleased to be serving the Naples area and look forward to welcoming you to Dental Excellence, located near the corner of Airport Road North and Vanderbilt Beach Road. Call us today to schedule your complimentary consultation.

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Try a complex, spirit-forward spin on a classic New Orleans cocktail at Ziggy D’Amico’s Whiskey Bar & Diner.

By Jaynie Bartley Photography by Zach Stovall

If you’ve met Naples restaurateur

list includes selections from Ten-

and liqueurs is always stirred—12

Richard D’Amico (the man behind

nessee and Kentucky bourbons,

times delicately to the left and 12

Campiello and The Continental),

as well as global whiskies from

times to the right—never shaken.

you’ve likely met Ziggy, his bushy-

Ireland, Scotland and Japan. “To

Rye whiskey bites in the first

browed border collie, too. “He was

educate guests, we separated them

sip, easing into floral and stone-

a very social dog. He wanted to run

by region on the menu,” he says.

fruit aromas from the Cognac.

around town and say ‘Hi’ to every-

Connoisseurs can try them alone,

“It’s earthy and spicy but also

body,” general manager Beau Har-

or in Whiskey Fights. Harris cre-

has a nice, grounded sweetness.

ris says. The pooch’s passing last

ated the offering—a head-to-head

It’s a little bitter, too. In a sip, it

year inspired the restaurateur to

comparison of two whiskies—as

rolls through all the flavors,” says

rebrand his longstanding D’Amico

an alternative to flights, which he

Harris, noting the herbal qual-

& Sons restaurant in the Neapoli-

thinks have the tendency to over-

ities of the Bénédictine and the

tan Way Shopping Center as Ziggy

whelm the palate and overserve

subtly sweet finish from Giffard

D’Amico’s Whiskey Bar & Diner.

the guest. “With this, you can try

Vanille de Madagascar liqueur. A

He renovated the space to include

them by themselves, with ice, with

final garnish of lemon peel adds

a full bar, contemporary interiors

lemon or orange zest,” he says. “It’s

essential brightness to balance

and increased patio seating for

a choose-your-own adventure.”

the deep, rich spirits.

up to 100—with a vibe that hon-

The cocktail list was irreverently

Harris finds the cocktail is

ors Ziggy’s playful nature. “It’s a

crafted, as well. “It’s a narrative.

best enjoyed before or after your

place to come and enjoy yourself,”

They all have fun names and

meal, but it also pairs well with

Harris says. “The food is seriously

descriptions, with a little bit of

salty charcuterie. And it’s great to

good, but not serious.”

history mixed in,” Harris explains.

make in large batches. “I’ve taken

Harris, a certified sommelier

One cocktail stands out, not just for

it to parties a bunch of times—it’s

from Denver, Colorado, moved to

its pithy moniker, but for its top-

more interesting than a bottle of

Naples last October to help bring

shelf ingredients: the New Orle-

wine,” Harris says. “If you want

D’Amico’s vision to life. Building

ans-inspired Room With a Vieux.

something after dinner, you can

the bar program was a key prior-

Based on the classic Vieux Carré,

open it up and everyone can enjoy

ity. A diverse, 32-bottle whiskey

the balanced blend of seven spirits

it together.”

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RO O M W ITH A VIEUX Makes 1 cocktail • 1 1/2 ounces WhistlePig 6 Year Piggyback Rye • 3/4 ounce H by Hine VSOP Cognac • 3/4 ounce Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth • ¼ ounce Bénédictine liqueur • ¼ ounce Giffard Vanille de Madagascar • 1-2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters • 1-2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters • 1 lemon for zest and garnish

The stirring technique—12 times to the left and 12 times to the right—is part of the magic for Ziggy’s Room with a Vieux.

Fill a mixing glass with ice, then add the rye, Cognac, vermouth, Bénédictine, Giffard Vanille de Madagascar and a couple dashes of each bitter.

Gently stir about a dozen times clockwise and a dozen times counterclockwise. Strain into a very cold coupe, martini or wine glass.

Using a sharp peeler, cut a large strip of lemon peel.

Express the lemon oil over the surface of the drink: hold peel with both hands between index and thumb fingers, twist peel, then glide it around the rim and drop into drink.

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MARCO ISL AND Ario 400 S. Collier Blvd., 394-2511. jwmarriottmarcoisland.com. At the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, it has a striking Gulf view and elevated culinary offerings, including an impressive bar program. $$$$ STEAK

ov The Oyster Society 599 S. Collier Blvd., 394-3474. theoystersociety.com. With a raw bar and a plethora of oysters (more than eight selections daily), plus sushi and fresh catches, this chic eatery won’t disappoint. $$$$ SEAFOOD

o Sale e Pepe 480 S. Collier Blvd., 393-1600. sale-e-pepe.com. A gem with Italian dishes, a formidable wine cellar and a waterfront patio in the Marco Beach Ocean Resort. $$$$ ITALIAN

bovw NAPLES THIRD STREET SOUTH Barbatella 1290 Third St. S., 263-1955. barbatellanaples.com. Casual Italian cuisine from the people behind Sea Salt. Meet up at the trendy wine bar or on the relaxed patio. $$$ ITALIAN

op The Bevy 360 12th Ave. S., 228-4220. naplesbevy.com. Enjoy premium craft cocktails and

varied influences at this locale off Third Street. The open-air setup with a retractable roof is nothing short of impressive. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

op Campiello/The Club Room 1177 Third St. S., 435-1166. campiellonaples.com. A favorite for its contemporary Italian cuisine and courtyard. Last year, The Club Room, a restaurant within, launched with its own menu, drinks and live music most nights. $$$$ ITALIAN

opv D’Amico’s The Continental 1205 Third St. S., 659-0007. damicoscontinental.com. Experience top-quality cuts of steak from around the globe that are enhanced by stylish modern decor, private cabanas and a cocktail lab. $$$$ STEAK

opv Jane’s Cafe on 3rd 1209 Third St. S., 261-2253. janesgardencafe.com.

Come for the lobster Benedict and stuffed French toast, but stay to sit around the lovely koi fountain on the sunny patio. $$ CAFE

Sea Salt 1186 Third St. S., 434-7258. seasaltnaples.com. A local favorite for sophisticated seafood and its accompaniments.

Monthly wine dinners and other events are not to be missed. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

opv FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro 865 Fifth Ave. S., 594-5557. bhabhabistro.com. Find exquisite Persian cuisine in this jewel box of a dining room. Expect authentic fare, plus unique twists to vegetables, lamb and more.

Hobnob Kitchen & Bar 720 Fifth Ave. S., Unit 101, 580-0070. hobnobnaples. com. Updated takes on American cuisine in a cool, contemporary dining room. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

Ocean Prime 699 Fifth Ave. S., 430-0404. ocean-prime.com. National restaurateur Cameron Mitchell presents an upscale, from-scratch kitchen mixing surf and turf, an elegant dining room and highly attentive service. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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Bistro 821 821 Fifth Ave. S., 261-5821. bistro821.com. Expect an open kitchen and a menu filled with originality.

Osteria Tulia/Bar Tulia 466 Fifth Ave. S., 213-2073. osteriatulia.com. Expect Sicilian-inspired dishes served in a rustic-chic setting or the Bar Tulia gastropub, which has unbeatable craft cocktails. $$$ ITALIAN

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Pazzo! Cucina Italiana 853 Fifth Ave. S., 4348494. pazzoitaliancafe.com.

Beautiful presentations and twists on Italian favorites. $$$$ ITALIAN

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opv Pinchers* Multiple locations throughout Collier and Lee counties. pinchersusa.com. Local seafood in a casual setting.

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The French Brasserie Rustique 365 Fifth Ave. S., 315-4019. thefrenchnaples.com. From celebrated local chef Vincenzo Betulia, expect exquisite escargot and steak tartare in a buzzworthy atmosphere.

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DINING GUIDE Riverwalk* 1200 Fifth Ave. S., 263-2734. riverwalktincity.com. This is a go-to in Tin City, with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the river. Open for lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner. $$$ SEAFOOD

bow Sails Restaurant 301 Fifth Ave. S., 360-2000. sailsrestaurants.com. This refined eatery and raw bar has a Sunday Champagne brunch that’s a destination in itself. $$$$ SEAFOOD

bopv Sushi Thai Multiple locations throughout Collier and Lee counties. sushithaitoo.com. Large selection of sushi and Thai dishes. $$$ ASIAN

opv Truluck’s 698 Fourth Ave. S., 530-3131. trulucks.com. The fine-dining locale touts seafood from the Gulf and beyond.

The Claw Bar 221 Ninth St. S., 231-3912. theclawbar.com. Expect Southern charm, the best oysters (hot and cold), exquisite seafood and cocktails with flair. $$$$ SEAFOOD

Seventh South Craft Food + Drink 849 Seventh Ave. S., 2314553. seventhsouth.com. A winning chef and bartender teamed up for one of the best restaurants to debut in 2020, where food and drink earn equal acclaim.

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Grappino 90 Ninth St. N., 331-4325. grappinonaples.com.

From the Aielli Group, this Italian eatery offers a fine selection of charcuterie and bruschetta, as well as buildyour-own pastas and pizzas. $$$ ITALIAN

op The Lake Park Diner 944 Seventh Ave. N., 2286351. thelakeparkdiner. com. From the team behind The Bevy, this casual spot serves healthy, organic fare with many vegan options, plus diner classics including burgers and milkshakes.

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BAYFRONT Industry Beer & BBQ 449 Bayfront Place, 331-4160. industrybeerandbbq.com.

From the team behind LowBrow Pizza & Beer, this hip, lively joint serves slowsmoked ‘cue, hearty sides and a large selection of craft beers. $$ BARBECUE

op CRAY TON COVE Bleu Provence 1234 Eighth St. S., 2618239. bleuprovencenaples. com. Consistently one of the best restaurants in the area, it channels the south of France in Old Naples with amazing food and a Grand Award-winning wine list.

21 Spices by Chef Asif 4270 Tamiami Trail E. #21, 919-8830. 21spicesdining. com. Authentic cuisine from an award-winning chef. $$$ INDIAN

op Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen 4270 Tamiami Trail E., 3154167. kareemskitchen.com.

Locals rave about the seven, authentic types of hummus, salads and entrees like roasted chicken with za’atarspiced potatoes. $$$ MIDDLE EASTERN

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LowBrow Pizza & Beer 3148 Tamiami Trail E., 5296919. lowbrowpizzaandbeer. com. Gourmet, wood-fired pies are served with craft brews in a fun, art-filled space. $$ ITALIAN

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Chez Boët 755 12th Ave. S., 643-6177. chezboetnaples.com. French staples, plus an extensive Scotch list. $$$$ FRENCH

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The Dock at Crayton Cove* 845 12th Ave. S., 263-9940. dockcraytoncove.com. A longtime favorite, this laidback spot serves Florida seafood on Naples Bay.

The Rooster Food + Drink 600 Goodlette-Frank Road N. Suite 101, 228-5973. theroosternaples.com. A breakfast and lunch spot with dishes like braised short ribs over grits with salsa verde.

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Texas Tony’s* 4519 Tamiami Trail E., 732-8392. texastonys.com.

Ribs, brisket and more are complemented by a large selection of beer at this casual eatery. $$ BARBECUE

o Three60 Market 2891 Bayview Drive, Naples, 732-7331. three60market. com. A breakfast and lunch cafe with gourmet flair, a specialty market and an extensive wine shop that offers dinner carryout specials. $$ MODERN AMERICAN

MIDTOWN Alexander’s Restaurant 4077 Tamiami Trail N., 2624999. alexandersnaples.com.

The menus are filled with seafood and tastes from around the world, presented in a modern cafe and lush garden atmosphere.

founded by one of its former chefs. $$$$ STEAK

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Cibao Grille 814 Neapolitan Way, 4346653. cibaogrille.com. Caribbean dishes from the owners’ native Dominican Republic mix with American classics.

Escargot 41 4339 Tamiami Trail N., 7935000. escargot41.com. This traditional spot features a page of escargot specials alone, plus a large wine list.

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Dorona 2110 Tamiami Trail N., 5292819. doronanaples.com. This upscale steakhouse boasts a diverse menu, featuring

Fernández the Bull 3375 Pine Ridge Road, Unit 101, 653-9097; 1201 Piper Blvd., Unit 10, 254-9855. fernandezthebull.com. Great,

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Seasonal, organic ingredients are presented with artistic flair at Sea Salt on Third Street South in Naples.

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op Food & Thought 2132 Tamiami Trail N., 213-2222. foodandthought. com. An organic grocer and counter-service cafe with raw and vegan options. $ VEGETARIAN

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4332. naplesfujiyama.com.

Japanese master chefs prepare dinners with flair at your hibachi table. $$$ ASIAN

o FUSE Global Cuisine/ FUSE BBQ 2500 Tamiami Trail N. #115, 455-4585. fuseglobalcuisine. com. Fine cuisines from around the world at the fine dining Fuse; insanely good

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op Harold’s Place 2555 Tamiami Trail N., 263-7254. naplesharolds place.com. This chickee bar serves an award-winning charbroiled burger. $ AMERICAN

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7623. hogfishharrys.com.

Expect a streamlined menu that follows a commitment to sourcing 90% of its seafood from local fishermen. $$$ SEAFOOD

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lectic, inspired tasting menus is a full experience. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

Jimmy P’s Charred 1833 Tamiami Trail N., 6432427; 25301 Tamiami Trail S., Bonita Springs, 390-0301. jimmypscharred.com. A casual steakhouse specializing in Wagyu beef from Naples’ longtime trusted butcher. $$$$ STEAK

o Lamoraga Restaurant 3936 Tamiami Trail N., 3313669, lamoragarestaurant.

restaurant with locally sourced, healthy cuisine.

Lebanese fare, like falafel, tabbouleh and shawarma.

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Martin Fierro 13040 Livingston Road, 3004777. martinfierrorestaurant. com. Argentinian and Uruguayan parrillada, with grass-fed beef and tango music. $$$ LATIN AMERICAN

Shula’s Steak House 5111 Tamiami Trail N., 430-4999. shulasnaples. com. Hall-of-Fame Coach Don Shula offers classic steakhouse fare. $$$$ STEAK

opv Le Indya 975 Pine Ridge Road, 591-5156. leindya.com. The authentic cuisine includes plenty vegetarian and vegan fare. $$ INDIAN

o The Local 5323 Airport-Pulling Road, 596-3276. thelocalnaples. com. A farm-to-table

Moura Bistro 3369 Pine Ridge Road, 738-8883. mourabistro.com.

A tiny spot with flavorful

Swan River Seafood and Fish Market 3741 Tamiami Trail N., 4037000. swanriverseafood. com. Find Cape Cod-style

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DINING GUIDE seafood, and a market with fresh catches, wine and more. $$$ SEAFOOD

o USS Nemo 3745 Tamiami Trail N., 2616366. ussnemorestaurant. com. Masterful creations using fresh seafood from a classically trained chef. $$$ SEAFOOD

o Ziggy D’Amico’s Whiskey Bar & Diner 4691 Ninth St. S., 430-0955. ziggydamicos.com. This latest opening from D’Amico & Partners has an emphasis on whiskey to pair with fun American fare. $$ AMERICAN

bop THE VILLAGE SHOPS ON VENETIAN BAY Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar 4270 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., 649-5552. baysideseafood grillandbar.com. More than 200 feet of waterfront dining, inside and out—plus music at the deck bar. $$$$ SEAFOOD

opv MiraMare Ristorante 4236 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., 430-6273. miramarenaples. com. Come for the waterfront patio; stay for calamari and chicken Francese. $$$ ITALIAN

263-4421. mwaterfrontgrille. com. Expect organic meals served in the main dining room with bay views, plus a terrace. $$$$

Enjoy the Southern-inspired menus with panoramic views of a mangrove-lined waterway or dine at the tavern with live music and raw bar.

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T-Michaels Steak and Lobster House 4050 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., 261-0622. t-michaels.com.

Steakhouse dining on the waterfront, featuring USDA Prime meats and Maine lobster. $$$$ STEAK

Bella Mia Italian Cafe 808 Wiggins Pass Road, 250-3310. bellamiaitaliancafe. com. European coffee and pastries are the backbone here, plus a tightly edited menu from an acclaimed chef. $$ ITALIAN

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Black Forest Restaurant 2366 Immokalee Road, 5924784. blackforestnaples.com.

Classic German and Austrian dishes in an intimate setting in the Green Tree Plaza.

True Food Kitchen 5375 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 15, 431-4580. truefoodkitchen.com. The majority of the menu caters to vegetarians, but it’s a perfect place for flexitarians, too. $$$ VEGETARIAN

o NORTH NAPLES BALEEN 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, 5985707. laplayaresort.com. At one of Naples’ top waterfront dining destinations, a beachfront wraparound terrace sets the stage for the creative cuisine at the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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Bone Hook Brewing Co. 1514 Immokalee Road, 6318522. bonehookbrewing. com. This well-respected microbrewery has a taproom with a full kitchen and table service. $$ BAR BITES

op Café Gourmand 9853 Tamiami Trail N., 2607109. cafegourmand.net.

The best selection of crepes is at this quaint restaurant, where white tablecloths come out at night for formal dinner service. $$ FRENCH

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The Bay House 799 Walkerbilt Road, 5913837. bayhousenaples.com.

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Côte d’Azur 11224 Tamiami Trail N., 597-

8867. cotedazurrestaurant. com. Delectable French cuisine, from filet mignon to quail, in a cozy Provençal setting. $$$$ FRENCH The Crust 8004 Trail Blvd., 244-8488. thecrustpizza.net. With a huge bar and games on TV, it’s one of Naples’ most popular pizza joints, specializing in thin-crust pies, plus salads and subs. $$ ITALIAN

DaRuMa Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Lounge* 241 Center St. N., 591-1200. darumarestaurant.com.

Traditional service or Teppan-style tableside cooking. Teriyaki steak, filet mignon, chicken, seafood, tempura and sushi. $$$$ ASIAN

Deep Lagoon Seafood & Fish Market* 8777 Tamiami Trail N., 631-6266. deeplagoon.com.

At this fresh concept from the family behind Pinchers, there’s an extensive seafood market. $$$ SEAFOOD

o Dusk 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, 598-6644. ritzcarlton.com.

Known for intriguing sushi, this lounge in The RitzCarlton, Naples, is full of dark corners and has a patio

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the ambience of an elegant private club. $$$$ STEAK

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Grain De Café 8803 Tamiami Trail N., 594-8081. frenchcafenaples. com. Waiting in the line is worth it for the freshest pain au chocolat, quiches and crepes. $$ FRENCH

Komoon Thai Sushi & Ceviche 1575 Pine Ridge Road #9; 1514 Immokalee Road, 2342442. komoonthai.com. A fun mix of Thai, Japanese and Peruvian fare is served at this contemporary spot that often hosts live music. $$ ASIAN

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This steakhouse in The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, evokes

o Namba 8847 Tamiami Trail N., 5924992. nambanaples.com.

This Japanese menu is limited to a remarkable selection of ramen, sushi and small plates. $$$ ASIAN Parmesan Pete’s 7935 Airport-Pulling Road, 992-3663. parmesanpetes. com. Order huge portions of Parmesans, meatballs and lasagna. $$$ ITALIAN

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The Turtle Club 9225 Gulf Shore Drive, 592-6557. turtleclubnaples. com. An upscale yet casual beachfront restaurant offer-

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DINING GUIDE second location of Vincenzo Betulia’s Italian gastropub, featuring an expertly crafted cocktail menu and cool industrial-style interiors. $$$ ITALIAN

opv The Hampton Social 9114 Strada Place, 202-2038. thehamptonsocial.com.

A lofty Chicago-export with a chic, rosé-all-day bar scene complemented by great seafood. $$$ SEAFOOD

ov Rocco’s Tacos 9123 Strada Place, 500-8226. roccostacos.com/naples. This lively joint serves more than

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op THE PAVILION KC American Bistro 885 Vanderbilt Beach Road, 566-2371. kcamericanbistro. com. Seasonal, regional Casual American cuisine in a from chef Keith Casey. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, 631-6844. mistero1. com. Extraordinary isn’t hyperbole; try the star pizza with ricotta-stuffed crust for proof. $$ ITALIAN

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Alpine Restaurant 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, 325-9499. alpineofnaples. com. The best of German, Slovak, Czech, Polish and Hungarian cuisines.

With fountains, lush greenery and soft lighting, Campiello’s courtyard is an oasis in Old Naples.

Road, 513-0095. napleswinecollection.com.

An ode to Burgundy’s cellars, complete with continental small plates. $$$

Angelina’s Ristorante 24041 S. Tamiami Trail, 390-3187. angelinasofbonitasprings. com. Fine Italian foods, lush banquettes, a live piano player nightly and an awardwinning wine list make for a top area restaurant. $$$$ ITALIAN

v Cirella’s* 25265 Chamber of Commerce Drive, 948-3885. cirellasrestaurantsswfl.com.

It’s an unusual combination that works—an Italian restaurant with a sushi bar. $$$ ITALIAN

C Level Bistro & Wine Bar 4450 Bonita Beach Road, 221-7046. c-levelbar.com.

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op Coconut Jack’s Waterfront Grille 5370 Bonita Beach Road, 676-7777. coconutjacks.com.

Quiet water views off Bonita Beach Road. Perfect for a quick bite. $$$ SEAFOOD

opvw DeRomo’s Gourmet Market & Restaurant 26811 S. Bay Drive, Suites 140 and 148, 325-3583. deromos.com. This restau-

Downtown Coffee and Wine Company 27546 Old 41, 272-6068. downtowncoffeeandwinecompany.com. At this casual eatery, a menu of light bites accompanies specialty coffee and more than a dozen wines by the glass. Don’t miss Champagne and oyster popup nights. $ CAFE

Figs Grille 25987 S. Tamiami Trail #109, 390-1700. figsgrille.com. A refreshing fusion of Spanish, Turkish, Moroccan, Lebanese and French cuisines. $$$ MEDITERRANEAN

o Komoon Thai Sushi & Ceviche 3300 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 234-2442. komoonthai.com. A fun mix of Thai, Japanese and Peruvian fare is served at this contem-

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o Lapa’s Costa Rican Bistro 26251 S. Tamiami Trail, 2217016. lapascr.com. Expect authentic plates of arroz con pollo, gallos and tostadas. $$ LATIN AMERICAN

Olde Florida Chop House* 3401 Bay Commons Drive, 948-4400. oldefloridachophouse.com.

Waterfront dining serving Florida-style dishes. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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DINING GUIDE The Other Side Bistro 24630 S. Tamiami Trail, 9927433. bonitaspringsbistro. com. Chef Brian McCarley serves comforting dishes with a modern flair. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

op Petar’s Restaurant 3300 Bonita Beach Road, Unit 120, 249-4064. petarsrestaurant.com. Chef Petar Al Kurdi has developed a strong following for his deftly prepared cuisine. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

o Pinchers* Multiple locations throughout Collier and Lee counties. pinchersusa.com. Seafood from local fishermen in a family-friendly setting.

this restaurant within Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa. $$$$ SEAFOOD

ovw Wylds Café 4271 Bonita Beach Road, 947-0408. wyldscafe.com.

Three chefs join forces for a fine-dining experience. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

opv ESTERO Divieto Ristorante 23161 Village Shops Way #101, 390-2977. divietoristorante.com.

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Roy’s Restaurant 26831 S. Bay Drive, 498-7697. roysrestaurant.com. Enjoy celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi’s Hawaiian and Pacific fusion fine dining. $$$$ ASIAN

Fresh Catch Bistro 3040 Estero Blvd., 463-2600. freshcatchbistro.com. A notch above the more casual fare on the beach without feeling stuffy. $$$ SEAFOOD

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A Table Apart 4295 Bonita Beach Road, 221-8540. atableapart.com.

This restaurant fuses influences from throughout the Pacific Rim. $$$

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SOUTH FORT MYERS Artisan Eatery 8951 Daniels Parkway, 887-4844. artisaneatery.com.

At this casual, stamp-size cafe, look for the outstanding daily specials. $$ MODERN AMERICAN

Ember 7091 College Parkway #9, 771-8818. emberfortmyers. com. A contemporary gem with everything from tabletop barbecue to fusion dishes and sushi. $$$ ASIAN Fancy’s Southern Café 8890 Salrose Lane #101, 561-2988. fancyssoutherncafe.com. Classic southern favorites served in a casually elegant atmosphere. $$ MODERN AMERICAN

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La Trattoria Café Napoli Villas Plaza, 12377 S. Cleveland Ave., 931-0050. latrattoriacafenapoli.com.

Known for chef-owner Gloria M. Jordan-Cabral’s paella, the Spanish restaurant features a variety of tapas, pasta and seafood. $$$ MEDITERRANEAN

Liberty 12995 S. Cleveland Ave. Suite 112, 689-5528. eatliberty.us. Rising star chef Bob Boye owns this dinner-only gem, where the flavors are progressive, artfully plated and constantly changing.

Osteria Celli 15880 Summerlin Road #308, 267-1310. osteriacelli. com. Authentic, freshly made pastas are a highlight of this eatery. $$$ ITALIAN Pinchers* Multiple locations throughout Collier and Lee counties. pinchersusa.com. Seafood from local fishermen in a casual and family-friendly setting. $$$ SEAFOOD

o The Saucy Meatball 12401 Commerce Lakes Drive, 800-7172. saucymeatball.com. A younger sister to the popular Two Meatballs in the Kitchen, this industrial-chic pizzeria also serves crave-worthy salads and entrees. $$ ITALIAN Viet Village 16571 S. Tamiami Trail, 2088368. vietvillagefl.com. This Vietnamese spot is famous for its rare-beef pho and special rice cooked in a clay pot. $$ ASIAN BELL TOWER SHOPS DaRuMa Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Lounge* 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., 344-0037. darumarestaurant.com.

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op CENTRAL FORT MYERS Chef Brooke’s Natural Café 1850 Boy Scout Drive #A106, 332-2433. chefbrookeonline. com. Find options for organic, gluten-free and vegan cuisine. $$ VEGETARIAN

Ginger Bistro 4650 Cleveland Ave. #8, 689-3113; 2366 Surfside Blvd. Unit C-101, Cape Coral, 558-8865. gingerbistrousa. com. Authentic Chinese fare, including dim sum and traditional Cantonese barbecue. $$ ASIAN

bo El Gaucho Inca 4383 Colonial Blvd., 275-7504; 22909 Lyden Drive, Estero, 494-1564. elgauchoinca.com. Exquisite Argentinian and Peruvian

KJ’s Steakhouse 10950 S. Cleveland Ave., 275-4745. kjsfreshgrill.com.

The creators behind this chophouse pride themselves on aging and searing. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

Sasse’s Restaurant 3651 Evans Ave., 278-5544. sassesrestaurant.com. Northern Italian and European cuisine cooked in a wood-burning oven to critical acclaim. $$$$ ITALIAN

MCGREGOR CORRIDOR Azure 15301 McGregor Blvd., 288-4296. azurefortmyers. com. At this casual boîte, chef Joe Pittman excels at modernized French classics. $$$ FRENCH

o Blanc 13451 McGregor Blvd., 887-

3139. blancentertainment. com. The contemporary restaurant mixes trends, like sous vide and robata grilling, with French influences. $$ FRENCH

Cibo 12901 McGregor Blvd., Suite 5, 454-3700. cibofortmyers. com. Italian spot with stellar food and an abundance of wines. $$$ ITALIAN

p Crave Restaurant 12901 McGregor Blvd., 4664663. cravemenu.com. The chef makes all the comfort food from scratch. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House* 14040 McGregor Blvd., 6895474. deeplagoon.com. This waterfront spot distinguishes itself with a raw bar and scenic marina views. $$$ SEAFOOD

ovw Roadhouse Café 15660 San Carlos Blvd., 4154375. roadhousecafefl.com.

There’s something for everyone, with steaks, as well as a wide range of dishes. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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Bullig Coffee & Bites 1815 Fowler St., 703-2629. Thoroughly modern and whimsical, with bespoke brews, plus savory and sweet waffles. $ CAFE

op Izzy’s Fish & Oyster 2282 First St., 337-4999. izzysftmyers.com. A raw bar and New England-style seafood spot in the River District. $$$ SEAFOOD

ov King’s Kitchen 2150 W. First St., 208-8518. kingskitchenandbar.com. This laid-back spot with a warehouse vibe and beer garden serves global comforts. $$ ECLECTIC

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shop sells all things CBD, while the cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. $$ CAFE Silver King Ocean Brasserie 2200 Edwards Drive, (833) 9181512. luminaryhotel.com. The signature restaurant inside the new Luminary Hotel & Co. serves sophisticated coastal cuisine.

Also, check out the Luminary’s Oxbow Bar & Grill on the river, and the rooftop Beacon Social Drinkery for craft cocktails. $$$$ SEAFOOD

owvp The Standard 1520 Broadway, 219-6463. thestandardftmyers.com. Fresh, from-scratch eats and craft cocktails in a convivial atmosphere. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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ov Twisted Vine Bistro 2214 Bay St., 226-1687. twistedvinebistro.com. Expect eclectic twists and a large wine list. The Barrel Room next door stocks rare whiskies and plays live blues. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

o The Veranda 2122 Second St., 332-2065. verandarestaurant.com. At Fort Myers’ grande dame, you’ll find filet mignon and veal with topnotch service. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

ov NORTH FORT MYERS Rosy Tomorrows Heritage Farm 8250 Nalle Grade Road, 5676000. rosy-tomorrows.com.

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Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille Multiple locations throughout Lee County. docfords. com. Go for the seafood, mojitos and its namesake rum bar.

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Sweet Melissa’s Café 1625 Periwinkle Way, 4721956. sweetmelissascafe. com. Sanibel’s first semifinalist for a James Beard Award, chef Melissa DonahueTalmage crafts creative menus. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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The Mad Hatter 6467 Sanibel Captiva Road, 472-0033. madhatterrestaurant.com.

Whimsical beachfront fine dining. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

T2 2340 Periwinkle Way, 5588919. t2traders.com. This retro-chic restaurant serves short rib flatbreads, curried snapper and house-made bread pudding.

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Many of the ingredients come from this humane farm, which serves dinner Thursday through Sunday with live music and lunch on Thursday and Friday.

SANIBEL ISL AND Bleu Rendez-Vous French Bistro 2430 Periwinkle Way, 5651608. bleurendezvous.com.

Chef Christian Vivet’s menu is lauded for its authentic cuisine. $$$$ FRENCH

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Mud Bugs Cajun Kitchen 1473 Periwinkle Way, 4722221. mudbugssanibel.com.

A menu full of Crescent City classics (beignets, po’ boys, muffulettas), harkens the French Quarter.

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Cielo 1244 Periwinkle Way, 4725555. cielo-sanibel.com. The modern American fare is all made in-house.

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CAPTIVA ISL AND Keylime Bistro at Captiva Island Inn* 11509 Andy Rosse Lane, 3954000. keylimebistrocaptiva. com. Colorful, island feel, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a full bar. $$$

A deconstructed dessert is the final touch at Ario, the JW

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opw The Mucky Duck 11546 Andy Rosse Lane, 472-3434. muckyduck.com.

Expect a British pub vibe with seafood platters, beers and live music on the beach. $$$ AMERICAN

opw RC Otter’s Island Eats* 11506 Andy Rosse Lane, 3951142. captivaislandinn.com.

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op Sunshine Seafood Cafe and Wine Bar 11508 Andy Rosse Lane, 472-6200. captivaislandinn. com. A step above the rest of the island’s beachy cafes, this spot serves selections such as paella and rack of lamb. $$$$ SEAFOOD

CAPE COR AL & PINE ISL AND Cork Soakers Deck & Wine Bar 837 SE 47th Terrace, 5426622. corksoakers.net. A delightfully irreverent tone shows in the decor and on the menu. $$ MODERN AMERICAN

op Fathoms Restaurant & Bar 5785 Cape Harbour Drive, 542-0123. fathomsrestarant. com. Expect modern cuisine with international influences. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

opw Fish Tale Grill By Merrick Seafood 1229 SE 47th Terrace, 257-3167. fishtalegrill.com.

Starting with fresh fish from the adjacent market, many popular items here earn descriptions like “the best I ever ate.” $$$$ SEAFOOD

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Gather 5971 Silver King Blvd., 6739939. gathercape.com. This Tarpon Point Marina locale is the product of two of celebrated chefs. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

opw Jungle Bird Authentic Tiki 1520 Lafayette St., 471-4111. junglebirdtiki.com. One of the most exciting debuts of 2020, it’s a sophisticated homage to all things tiki, with cocktails and nuanced dishes from across the Pacific Rim. $$$ ASIAN

opb Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro/Nauti Mermaid 5961 Silver King Blvd., 5415600. Sit outside for views of the bay, while enjoying entrees and shareable plates like oysters Rockefeller. $$$ SEAFOOD

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ow Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery 927 E. Cape Coral Parkway, 994-3062. nevermindcapecoral.com.

A hip spot with seriously good comfort food, strong cocktails and a fun atmosphere—where you’ll often find live music. $$ MODERN AMERICAN

op Pinchers* Multiple locations throughout Collier and Lee counties. pinchersusa.com. Seafood

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ow Point 57 Kitchen & Cocktails 3522 Del Prado Blvd. S., 471-7785. point-57.com. A critically acclaimed menu is the bedrock of this eatery— one of Lee County’s best. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

o Rumrunners 5848 Cape Harbour Drive, 542-0200. rumrunnersrestaurant. com. On a mangrovelined canal, this laid-back, indoor-outdoor spot offers dependable fare. $$$ MODERN AMERICAN

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13771 Waterfront Dr., Bokeelia, 283-3999. tarponlodge. com. Imaginatively crafted lunch and dinner in a 1920s fishing lodge overlooking Pine Island Sound. $$$$ MODERN AMERICAN

ow Texas Tony’s* 738 SW Pine Island Road, 347-7033. texastonys.com.

Enjoy ribs, brisket and a large selection of beer at this eatery from the folks behind Pinchers. $$ BARBECUE

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Helen Levitt: In the Street

Boeing Boeing at

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In this comedy, set in the

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woman known as the visual

playboy journalist faces a

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City. The exhibition presents

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shaped from tree saplings.

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trivia games, artist pop-ups and schwag, there’s a post-

Accompanying world-

The Blair Witch Project

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renowned sculptor Patrick

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Dougherty’s live Stickwork

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installation (which debuts in

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Witch director and Florida

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to 2 p.m. Back at the Sanibel

master of ceremonies when

and games.

refuge, there’s free admission

the series returns with a new,

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to the Wildlife Drive.

decorated performer from

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New York each weekend.

Oct. 10

Courtesy J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge/John Hoyt

bration to Fort Myers, with

Combining various musical genres with storytelling, this

“Ding” Darling Day at

year’s series features Julia

Lakes Park, Fort Myers

Murney, Karen Mason and

To spread the love and

Lee Roy Reams.

understanding of nature,

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Oct. 16

Oct. 16-17

School of Music & the Arts. operanaples.org

Get Into Gardening at

Hansel and Gretel at Wang

ECHO Global Farm, North

Opera Center, Naples

Fort Myers

This favorite fairytale opera

The event focuses on peren-

is an amalgam of fantasy,

Pianist Vijay Venkatesh at

nials that can provide food

comedy and charm that

St. Leo the Great Catholic

year-round. Attendees can

features the dark themes of

Church, Bonita Springs

purchase plants and receive

the Brothers Grimm tales,

The Washington Post says

recommendations from the

while still being suitable for

Venkatesh is “blessed

staff on the best varieties to

all ages. The production is

with it all: transcendent

plant based on their proper-

a collaboration with Florida

technique, unbridled passion

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Gulf Coast University’s Bower

and irresistible charisma.”

Oct. 20

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The exclusive, sold-out event will be held at Naples Zoo, where guests will enjoy animal encounters, elaborate table designs, exclusive entertainment, a seated dinner and dancing. Proceeds from the event will support Naples Zoo’s capital campaign and the Zoo’s efforts to inspire people of all ages to respect, value and help conserve wildlife and our natural world.

Join HSN for an evening at Baker Park, in celebration of the pets who got us through the pandemic. Enjoy music from the 1960s to today, plenty of food stations and a full bar featuring creative craft cocktails.

Naples International

Film Festival October 21-24, 2021

Come see why MovieMaker magazine named NIFF one of the “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World!”

Opening Night Film and Party

Thursday, October 21 · Doors Open 6pm · Film 7pm · Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples

Film Screenings Under the Stars

Friday and Saturday, October 22 and 23 · 7:30pm · Norris Garden, Artis—Naples

Films at Silverspot Cinema

Friday-Sunday, October 22-24 · Silverspot Cinema, Mercato

Closing Night Awards Ceremony, Film and Wrap Party Sunday, October 24 · 5:30pm · Daniels Pavilion, Artis—Naples

Back to the Future in Concert

Naples Philharmonic Jack Everly, principal pops conductor Sunday, October 24 · 7:30pm · Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples For more details and information on how to buy tickets, visit artisnaples.org/NIFF

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The Naples International Film Festival is generously supported by Festival Presenting Sponsors Dr. Richard Lublin and Christine Stahl.

Media sponsor:

His program at St. Leo’s

at Artis—Naples and

Saturday Night Live—debuts

auditorium focuses on

Silverspot Cinema. The

his miniature, mixed media

Beethoven sonatas, including

festival concludes with a

series depicting important

fan-favorite “Moonlight

screening of Back to the

places from his past that have

Sonata.”

Future accompanied by

been lost to gentrification.

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live music from the Naples

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Philharmonic. artisnaples.org Oct. 21-24

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Naples International

Estero Fine Art Show at

Film Festival at

Albert Chailosky: Lost

JetBlue Park, Fort Myers

Artis—Naples, Naples

But Not Forgotten at BIG

The 26th annual juried

This four-day festival returns

ARTS, Sanibel

show features original fine

with a slate of thought-

Sculptor Albert Chailosky—a

art and crafts made by the

provoking independent

veteran set designer for

artists who attend the show.

features and shorts screened

Broadway shows and

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Connect to the Arts!

Art Classes · Gallery · Theatre · Concerts · Farmer's Market Our year-round schedule of events has become a staple for our community to connect with each other and to the arts during engaging gallery exhibitions, inspiring art classes and stimulating theatre productions and we welcome you to join the fun!

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Nearly 100 artists descend on JetBlue Park for the Estero Fine Art Show.

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ONGOING EVENTS FIRST FRIDAYS Fort Myers Art Walk Every month, downtown Fort Myers comes alive with artists, live music and events at galleries and restaurants. Event host Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center always throws a rockin’ rooftop party. sbdac.com Stop by the studios within the Naples Art District on the third Saturday of

THIRD SATURDAYS

the month to see artists like Anna Rac (above) in action.

Naples Art District Studio Oct. 26-Nov. 14

Oct. 29

and Gallery Tours

Brian Tietz

Meet artists and see them at The Woman in Black at

Appalachian Road Show

work in the dozens of creative

Florida Repertory Theatre,

at Edison and Ford Winter

spaces that fill the Naples Art

Fort Myers

Estates, Ford Myers

District. The event repeats the

Adapted by Stephen

For the first Rhythm on

first Wednesday and Thursday of

Mallatratt from the novel by

the River performance of

the month. naplesartdistrict.com

Susan Hill, the classic ghost

the season, the group­—

story tells of a lawyer who is

composed of Grammy-

possessed by the idea that a

nominated banjoist Barry

curse has been cast on him

Abernathy, Grammy-

Fort Myers Music Walk

and his family by the titular

winning fiddler Jim Van

Local and regional musicians

woman in black.

Cleve and esteemed

play in the streets of the River

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vocalist and mandolinist

District in downtown Fort Myers

Darrell Webb—performs

during this monthly showcase,

bluegrass and folk music.

with various genres including

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jazz, blues and rock. myriverdis-

THIRD FRIDAYS

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