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FEBRUARY 2020

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Artists & Makers Issue

NORMAN LOVE IS IN THE AIR

HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS

A QUIET KEY WEST CORNER

PHOTOGRAPHY THAT MOVES US

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2020 PUBLISHER

Rob Hannon | rob.hannon@lifestylepubs.com 239.250.0222 EDITOR

Sue G. Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Happy February, friends WE ARE ALL SURROUNDED BY ART EVERY DAY HERE IN NAPLES. Monet, Matisse and Degas at the Baker Museum (through March 22).

Chad Jensen LAYOUT DESIGNER

Dana Rudolph CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Elise Rose, Aubrey Sewell CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Joey Waves

Fine arts and crafts from 190 local artists during the Naples National Art Show (February 22-23).

Art is also color, design and function. In this issue, we feature the art in a beautiful Bonita Bay home, gorgeous photography by Joey Waves and stunning chocolate by our own king of chocolate Norman Love. His confections are each a small work of art, with the satisfaction continuing once you finish admiring and starting tasting.

We are thrilled to welcome our new editor, Sue G. Collins. Sue brings decades of experience in storytelling and print media to our magazine staff and we look forward to seeing what she has up her sleeve for Naples Lifestyle in 2020. We have sharp new page designs and will be bringing you more photographs of our coastline and community.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2020

FEATURES 22 Nature Through the Eyes of Joey Waves Fine art photography inspired by Naples.

28 Soulful sweets Why Norman Love makes us swoon.

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34 A Quiet Key West Corner Spa, sunset, supper and solitude at Ocean Key Resort.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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22 Water & Woods 28 Hot Spot 34 Road Trip 38 Lifestyle Calendar 39 Realty Report

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Celebrating Conservancy: Save the Date March 5 The 2020 Magic Under the Mangroves gala committee kicked off the eco-chic social season at the Bay Colony Beach Club, hosted

by Chair Carol Dinardo and Vice-Chair Katrina Lundmark-Kash. Celebrating its 16th year in support of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s mission to protect Southwest Florida’s water, land, wildlife and future, the gala will be held March 5.

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Volunteers and Sponsors Honored The Conservancy of Southwest Florida also recently hosted its 2019 Annual Recognition Breakfast to recognize and honor the many members who have provided long-term support for the organization’s ongoing initiatives and programs. More than 250 guests attended the event at the Grey Oaks Country Club.

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Change for After-School Programs Charity for Change’s Enchantment in the Rainforest gala with a theme “planting seeds of humanity” raised $177,425 at Quail West Golf & Country Club to support more than 5,000 students throughout Collier County who participate in Charity for Change’s after-school, summer school, preschool and in-school programs.

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1. Karen Conley, Tara Rosenberg, Alex Boreham, Zach John, Rebecca Rosenberg, Lois Thome | 2. State Sen. Kathleen, John Passidomo | 3.David and Alise Bartley | 4. Caroline Martino, Frank DiMella and Deborah and Stephen Antonelli | 5. Mike Dana, Kathy Feinstein, Dr. Jacqui Romero | 6. Teri and Chris Hansen

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KOVA Supports Better Health KOVA Foundation, has a mission to inspire hope, enhance quality of life, and contribute to health and well-being in Southwest Florida, furthering initiatives related to health, including addiction recovery, Parkinson’s disease and breast cancer has raised $111,625 through its inaugural Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championships golf tournament. Presented by Mercedes-Benz of Bonita Springs, the tournament was held at Talis Park Golf Club.

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In addition to works by these Impressionist art-

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OPEN HOUSE

HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS WHEN ESTERO BAY IS THE INSPIRATION

INSPIRED BY THE VIEW FROM A WALL

gesso, then I cover the entire piece with

OF

GLISTENING

reflective metallic leaf (aluminum leaf

ESTERO BAY, HOMEOWNERS OF THIS

in this case),” says Stephen, whose son is

GORGEOUS

WINDOWS

OF

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CONDO-

a staff member at the homeowner’s church.

MINIUM WORKED WITH THEIR INTERIOR

BAY

They all vacationed at the homeowner’s

DESIGNER, CHRISTINA ROSOLIA AT

Colorado home and wanted to return the

CLIVE DANIEL TO CREATE A MODERN

kindness with a work of art.

HOME THAT COULD COMPETE WITH,

“The colorizing is all done with layer on

BUT NOT DIMINISH THE STUNNING

layer of oil paint, then the finish is applied.

VISTA. They chose a sea glass-toned cus-

They requested a high gloss finish, so I

tom mural for the dining room and used it

used a solar-resistant resin (Florida-safe),

as a jumping off point for a piece of artwork

applied in five layers to cover all the tex-

by Asheville, NC artist and family friend,

ture to the point it left the final surface

Stephen St. Claire.

glassy smooth.”

Together, they create a cohesive, peaceful and thoughtful feel for the home.

The result is a gorgeous statement piece of art that stands sentinel in the

Christina provided Stephen with paint

foyer of the bright 19th floor condo. It’s not

and fabric swatches and they discussed

unusual for a homeowner to work with a

the homeowners art aesthetic.

favorite artist to create a bespoke piece

“First, I build up a textured background with modeling compound and

that speaks to them as much as it speaks to their interior decor.

ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED) ORIGINAL ARTWORK BY STEPHEN ST. CLAIR SETS THE TONE FOR THE BONITA BAY CONDO.

“I do a lot of work with interior designers and homeowners who provide photos of the space and swatches they’re using as the basis for the color scheme. If they want a landscape painting, they can look at my website and give me an idea of what they prefer, or provide a photo (one they’ve taken from their favorite vacation or one they find) and I’ll use that as the inspiration for the painting,” explains Stephen.

The homeowners wanted an abstract so just provided color ideas and photos of abstract paintings they like. That lets me know the abstract styles they’re attracted to, so I’ll use those ideas as inspiration for my own piece.”

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WATER & WOODS

NATURE THROUGH THE EYES OF

JOEY WAVES FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

FINE

ART

PHOTOGRAPHER,

JOEY

WAVES

DISPLAYS

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND HIS PASSION FOR THE BEAUTY OF NATURE IN ITS RAWEST FORM THROUGH HIS BOLD, BREATHTAKING WORK. While he wasn’t always enamored with photography, as his artistic talent bloomed and he became a notable spray can graffiti artist in Miami in his teens, his remarkable camera work attracted a worldwide audience and is sought after by art dealers and collectors alike.

As a self-taught graphic designer, he spent a decade working as the lead designer for Southern Wine & Spirits (now SouthernGlazer), the nation’s leading wine and spirits distributor, creating ad campaigns, flyers, menus, and signage for notable brands such as Patron, Opus One, SKYY, Absolut, Tito’s, Malibu and Punzone Vodka. His keen sense of marketing vision and dynamic design style earned him a coveted and cemented position within the industry. About ten years ago, Joey redirected his artistic energy by picking up a camera. Shooting sunrises over the water and capturing light as it danced over the waves and across the horizon, he fell in love with the feel and the results of having a camera in his hands. Loving the natural beauty of Florida and understanding the language nature speaks since he was a small child, he has allowed ARTICLE AUBREY SEWELL PHOTOGRAPHY JOEY WAVES 22

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his fascination and appreciation of nature to be expressed through

this medium. “I want to portray the passion of nature

people or nature, he desires to capture the uniqueness

that not everyone sees the way that I do. I want to share

and authenticity through his lense.

my love for it with everyone,” says Joey.

One of the reasons he gravitates towards nature is

And indeed he has.

because he thinks the world is too saturated with material

With his photography developing significantly over the

things and he “just wants to remind people of the natu-

last few years, he has risen in the ranks of other respected

ral beauty that we all can share.” He doesn’t photograph

fine art photographers in our area, being featured on

anything to evoke political emotion nor does he use mate-

WINK News, CBS Miami, WPTV in West Palm Beach

rialistic or economic motivations to generate his work. He

as well as in publications such Marco Island SunTimes,

doesn’t like to over-think; he likes to freestyle his photo

Fort Lauderdale Magazine, The Marco Review and

sessions and working in nature provides him the perfect

Experience Southwest Florida. He has even published a

atmosphere to just be. He listens, he watches, he feels, and

100-page full-color coffee table book that focuses solely

with one click of the shutter, he speaks.

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on Southwest Florida’s stunning beauty. He also photographs engagements, weddings, families, individuals, real estate, and even food. When working with individuals and families, he likes to give them time to get comfortable so their personalities can shine through. He says that one of the best things about working with children is that they aren’t burdened by vanity or insecurities. Whether its

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His unbridled love for the environment draws him out into the world. His dream is to rent an Airstream indefinitely and travel across the United States discovering the hidden-in-plain-sight gems national parks have to offer. “Call it art by God, or art by the universe, there are magical visions out there that I think people can easily overlook or take for granted in their daily life. I just want to be within nature and share what I see with the world.” While he hasn’t quite secured that Airstream yet, he has begun his journey by being part of the small, hand-selected team of photographers assigned to The Big Cypress National Preserve, located about 45 miles west of Miami on the Atlantic coastal plain in Ochopee, Florida.

At the end of the day, he rests in the quality of his work and the way it moves all who view it. “Art is emotion. I hope that my images evoke something in the people that see them. I hope that I can be an educator of the value of nature and the need for all of us to revere its beauty and importance.” He allows the world to experience nature through his eyes and it’s a view incomparable to any other.

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CHOCOLATE HAS BECOME AN ICONIC, AND CERTAINLY MOST APPRECIATED, WAY TO SAY “I LOVE YOU,” AND THE TYPE OF CHOCOLATE PRESENTED TO THAT SOMEONE SPECIAL CAN MAKE A SUPREME STATEMENT OF LOVE AND AFFECTION. “Demand for premium chocolate is at an all-time high,” said chocolatier Norman Love, founder and owner of Norman Love Confections. “As is the desire to give those we love something that engages the senses. I anticipate demand for artisanal, high-quality, ultra-premium chocolates to continue to be a favorite for Valentine’s Day gifting again this year.”

With chocolate emerging as the favorite way to express

emotion, Norman Love Confections

develops an exclusive line of delectable chocolates for major holidays, including Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day and Christmas. The 2020 Valentines Collection features 10 distinct flavors: Caramel Passionfruit (milk chocolate with caramel, passionfruit and white chocolate ganache), Peanut Butter Caramel (milk chocolate with creamy peanut butter and caramel), Mango Orange (white chocolate with mango, orange and white chocolate ganache), Raspberry Marzipan (dark chocolate with raspberries and almond marzipan), 28

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Lemon Raspberry (white chocolate: tart lemon and raspberry), Chipotle Lime (dark chocolate: lime ganache and smoky chipotle), Coffee Hazelnut (milk chocolate: hazelnut praline and coffee), Dark Chocolate Strawberry (dark chocolate: chocolate covered strawberry), Pineapple Rum (white chocolate: fresh pineapple with dark rum) and Vanilla Rum (dark chocolate: Tahitian vanilla and spiced rum).

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Other decadent Valentine’s Day options at Norman Love Confections including desserts for sharing and chocolate-covered strawberries available only at the chocolatier’s salons in Fort Myers, Estero and Naples. The Valentine’s Day Collection, as well as beautifully packaged Gift Towers, Mystery Boxes and other specialty items, are available in store and online.

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SPA, SUNSET, SUPPER AND SOLITUDE AT OCEAN KEY RESORT

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You can also watch the sunset from your table at the Hot Tin Roof restaurant (Tennessee Williams visited Key West often) where the attentive staff will adjust the wide plantation blinds so your view is optimal and memorable.

The decor is refined old Florida and the menu is all about seafood, Caribbean influences and freshness. Ask to be seated in a banquette. It’s very Hollywood.

LOCATED WHERE DUVAL STREET MEETS THE

Book the Javanese Royal Treatment at SpaTerre

GULF OF MEXICO AT SUNSET PIER IN KEY WEST,

(also tucked away on the property) with a Balinese

THIS QUIET HOTEL IS ADJACENT TO MALLORY

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SQUARE IN HISTORIC OLD TOWN KEY WEST,

of warm yogurt. After a jasmine scented shower, sink

PROVIDING GUESTS A SANCTUARY, ATTENTIVE

onto a flower petal bath. Wander back to your room,

SERVICE, AND A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO THE

throw open the French doors and take a nap. The

SHOW THAT IS THE SUNSET.

guest rooms and suites have tubs (some jetted),

The deck at the LIQUID Pool-Bar-Lounge faces west, affording OKR guests guaranteed seats (with food and

bright decor with just the right amount of turquoise accents and private balconies.

full bar service) while tourists and locals line up on the

The concierge will book sunset cruises, rental

boardwalk below at Sunset Pier to wait for the green

bikes, snorkel trips at the reef, guided kayak eco-tours

flash just as the sun dips below the horizon. It’s a lively

through the mangrove islands, trips to observe wild

crowd, tourists juggling cocktails and phones, waiting

dolphins in their natural habitat or diving on a sunken

for the elusive sunset selfie, in focus and Instagram-

wreck. Fishing the flats and shallows, sight fishing for

ready. Staying at the Ocean Key puts you squarely in the

permit, tarpon or bone fish, heading out to the deeper

frame, with the advantages of an on-site award-winning

waters of the backcountry staying just inside of the reef,

restaurant (“Best Waterfront Dining, Wine Spectator’s

on the hunt for snapper, grouper or possibly even tuna

Award of Excellence- Hot Tin Roof 2018 & 2019) and

is all possible. Tour the The Ernest Hemingway Home

suites with balconies overlooking the Gulf.

and Museum where he lived and wrote for ten years (writing 70 percent of his works) or meander through The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory.

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Key West has a unique vibe, cheery Midwesterners searching for that long lost shaker of salt shopping and drinking their way down Duval Street while carefully coiffed retirees enjoy the palmy balmy weather. Staying at Ocean Key Resort & Spa gives you the opportunity to join the parade or sit on the sidelines to watch, making the scene your own. OceanKey.com 800.328.9815

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ZOOBILEE: FEAST WITH THE BEASTS 2020

stop on the South Florida Half

North Collier Regional Park

Naples is the site for the second Marathon Tour. The pristine North

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

Collier Regional Park brings a more

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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINE & FOOD FEST

birding walks. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is an Important Bird Area,

The Classics Country Club

part of the Atlantic Flyway for bird

Southwest Florida Wine & Food

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ing program emceed by NBC-2 news anchor Stacey Deffenbaugh, bid on

Riverside Park

Come see how easy it is to find

live and silent auction items, sip good

healthy

in

wine, and sample a tasty array of

SouthWest Florida. Find local sources

heavy hors d’oeuvres by Tastebuds

Norris Center Cambier Park

of eco-friendly and cruelty-free prod-

Catering. Proceeds

A program of arias and ensembles

ucts. Learn about the science behind

the South Florida National Parks

from a variety of beloved operas,

the benefits of a plant-based diet.

Trust. SouthFloridaParks.org/

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plant-based

foods

will

benefit

REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

NAPLES

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Park Shore

$7,100,000

$6,900,000

97%

0

4

4.5

Barefoot Beach

$950,000

$867,500

91%

0

3

2

Coquina Sands

$3,995,000

$3,850,000

96%

1

4

4.5

Pine Ridge

$1,295,000

$1,185,000

92%

4

3

2

Vanderbilt Beach

$1,849,000

$1,825,000

99%

3

3

3

Moorings

$4,495,000

$4,317,000

96%

0

4

4.5

$949,900

$900,000

95%

0

3

3.5

Aqualane Shores

$10,350,000

$10,000,000

97%

5

6

6.5 +.5

Palazzo At Naples

$749,000

$749,000

100%

3

4

3.5

$2,298,864

$2,290,872

100%

0

3

3.5 +.5

Park Shore

$799,900

$749,000

94%

0

2

2

Pelican Bay

$1,000,000

$950,000

95%

1

2

2

Windstar

$1,595,000

$1,555,000

97%

4

5

5

Crossings

$1,190,000

$1,090,000

92%

4

4

3

Vanderbilt Beach

$1,485,000

$1,300,000

88%

139

3

2

$749,000

$700,000

93%

0

2

2

$1,295,000

$1,275,000

98%

3

3

3

Marco Island

$879,000

$845,000

96%

2

3

2

Pelican Bay

$999,000

$890,000

89%

0

3

2

Imperial Golf Estates

$699,900

$700,000

100%

2

4

2.5

Kensington

Landings at Bears Paw

Bayfront Park Shore

This data is a sampling of sold properties since November, 2019. Source: Southwest Florida MLS.

Text: NRR02 to: 239-360-5527 for more information

WHAT IS SELLING IN NAPLES?

“Your Real Estate Concierge” Barry Hoey PA, Realtor® CIPS, CLHMS, CRS, GRI, SRES

Full-Time Real Estate Broker Associate with the Hoey Team 251-504-5587 | Barry@SWFLLuxury.com www.SWFLLuxuryCollection.com

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