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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2021 PUBLISHER

Rob Hannon | rob.hannon@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Here's to Moms!

THE FEMALE LEADERS OF NAPLES, WE SALUTE YOU! Dog moms, cat moms, plant moms, human moms—calling all moms and pseudo-moms! We’re celebrating you this month and sharing stories of the difference you all make in our community.

We are so proud of the women here in Naples, and we want you to know that no matter your age or occupation, you are a unique and crucial part of who we

Sue Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Paige Shirk AD DESIGNER

Miranda Read L AYO UT DESIGNER

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Vikki Locke CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jennifer Brinkman, Michelle Tricca

are as a whole.

We wouldn’t be the same without you, so spoil yourself this month and enjoy the celebrations. In this issue, you can read about your fellow Naples women and maybe even make a new connection. If you’re interested in someone’s story, try reaching out on social media to learn even more! You never know what new opportunities and partnerships could come from it.

Happy May, ladies. Thank you for all you do.

The little girl in the photo is my mother! She made her debut as a cover girl in 1945.

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I love you mom!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2021

FEATURES 14 Girls Rule!

The Naples Girls Softball Team gets a boost from local businesses.

22 Desert Calm A stay in Scottsdale, two ways.

26 Here’s What I Know Two successful Naples women

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share their advice with the next generation of go-getters.

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

22 Road Trip 26 Locals Only 30 Artist’s Palette 34 Culinary Creations

GOOD TIMES

We see you, Naples Photographer Jennifer Brinkman caught up with these lucky beach bums on St. Patrick's Day. Naples Lifestyle wants to see you, so be sure to SMILE for our photographers when you see them around town and at the beach!

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FRANTZ EYECARE’S NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS OPEN

The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County

Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, medical director

announced Lovensky Germain as its 2021 Youth

and chief surgeon of Frantz EyeCare, is pleased

of the Year, honoring the Naples teen for his

to announce the groundbreaking of a new corpo-

achievements at the club, in the classroom and

rate headquarters in Fort Myers. The new 60,000

around the community. The Youth of the Year pro-

square foot building is under the construction

gram honors students who exemplify the virtues

management services of Stevens Construction

of good character, academic excellence, commu-

and is scheduled to open in February of 2022.

nity service and strong leadership. Germain, an

The two-story building will include an accredited

18-year-old senior at Mason Classical Academy

AHCA-licensed surgery center with four operating

in Naples, has been a Boys & Girls Club member

rooms complete with sterilization and recovery.

for 13 years and credits the nonprofit organization

The first floor of the building will encompass not

for helping him develop academically, socially and

only the surgery center, but also a laser vision

emotionally. Though he is only a teen, Germain

correction suite, cosmetic center treatment rooms,

understands that he is seen and heard by younger

eye examination pods for optometrists, a retail

peers, and welcomes it if they see him as a role

space, and a large lobby with technology bars and

model. “I want to be the person a child looks up

concierge services for patients. The second floor

to when they feel like they can’t go on any longer,”

will house the administrative offices and space

said Germain, who was also a Youth of the Year

available for lease to interested parties. This new

finalist in 2020. “I want to show children that no

building will accommodate the growing needs of

matter where you came from, you can achieve the

Frantz Eyecare and will promote staff efficiency,

great things which you desire through hard work

quality data collection, and provide a unique

and perseverance.” BGCCC.com

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NAPLES IS NOW HOME FOR CHIHULY WORK OF ART

NAMI'S GOOD WORK CONTINUES NAMI Collier County, which had to cancel its annual fundraising luncheon, raised $63,000 from its annual walk and $79,690 from the Community Foundation’s Give Where You Live campaign.

Artis—Naples announced today a significant gift

An additional $30,000 grant was awarded from

from Patty and Jay Baker and Jeanette Montgomery

Arthrex. Throughout the pandemic, the team at

Evert and Herbert P. Evert to The Baker Museum

NAMI Collier County delivered more than 4,600

permanent collection: Red Reeds, by Dale Chihuly,

meals twice a month to Health Under Guided

an outdoor installation in the Norris Garden that

Systems (HUGS) families, which have been iden-

is part of the exhibition Dreaming Forms: Chihuly

tified as having children with social, emotional or

Then and Now. The work, which consists of elon-

behavioral challenges, through the financial help

gated red blown glass reed forms, will now become

of groups including Trinity-by-the-Cove. The food

a part of The Baker Museum’s collection and will

deliveries were an opportunity to check up on

remain in the Norris Garden. Kathleen van Bergen,

families and determine if they have other unmet

CEO and President, said “As we celebrate the

needs. While the intention was to stop making

20th anniversary and the completion of the repair

those deliveries when some in-person services

and expansion of The Baker Museum, we are grate-

began to return late last year, NAMI Collier County

ful to add this iconic work by Dale Chihuly to our

is continuing to make deliveries to as many as 100

permanent collection. We are indebted to Patty

families every other week. In addition, NAMI’s

and Jay Baker and Jeanette and Herb Evert for their

supportive housing program has been receiving

remarkable generosity, gifting this stunning addi-

75 to 100 requests weekly for help with housing

tion to our Norris Garden. This gift is a perfect way

during the pandemic. The program has an ongo-

to mark the decades-long relationship between

ing waitlist because the need is so great.

Dale Chihuly and our cultural community.”

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WOMEN WHO GIVE The Women's Giving Circle of Southwest

CALENDAR GIRLS AT THE NAPLES PLAYERS

Florida® supports local organizations that provide

TNP’s 68th Season kicks off with Calendar Girls

for disadvantaged women and their families in

at the iconic Sugden Community Theatre and

Lee and Collier Counties through collective giving

runs through May 23. Based on a true story and

and collaboration. This year, the Leadership Board

the Miramax motion picture by Juliette Towhidi

voted to accelerate its grant-giving cycle, which

and Tim Firth, the play follows best friends Chris

typically is awarded in April, to support non-

(Peggy Monson) and Annie (Paulette Olivia) as

profit organizations who are even more stressed

they try to cope with the tragic death of Annie’s

as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. $87,000

husband. To alleviate the concern and spread

was awarded to: Legal Aid Service of Collier

of COVID-19, the theatre will only be seated to

County; Naples Senior Center at JFCS; Bonita

50% capacity. Performances are Wednesday-

Springs Assistance; National Alliance of Mental

Sunday and tickets are $35 for subscribers and

Illness of Collier County (NAMI); New Horizons

$42 for general admission and tickets are still on

of Southwest Florida; and Youth Haven, Inc. A

sale at the TNP Box Office. Those interested can

special donation of $8,000 was given to Meals of

visit NaplesPlayers.org anytime or call the Box

Hope. The Women’s Giving Circle of Southwest

Office at 239.263.7990.

Florida® was formed in 2012 with ten members from Lee and Collier counties. This remarkable circle is a community of very interesting women

THOMAS D. MCCANN RECEIVES 2021 SAM NOE AWARD

who bring their various expertise to the organiza-

Thomas D. McCann is the recipient of the 2021

tion. They are all focused, thoughtful and strategic

Sam Noe Award. McCann currently serves as

in reaching our goal of making an impact on the

the Chair of the Planning Advisory Board and has

lives of others. WomensGivingCircleSWFL.org

served on the Board since 2015. An attorney and

PETS RULE

former executive of General Foods and BristolMyers Squibb, Mr. McCann has been active with a num-

In a time when physical contact is discour-

ber of local nonprofit organizations, including:

aged, NAMI (National Association for Mental

Collier County Coastal Advisory Committee;

Illness) Collier County is bringing furry “hugs”

Board Member of Moorings Park Inc.; Board

to participants. Petland Naples brings puppies

Member of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida;

to the Sarah Ann Drop-In Center once a month

Immediate Past Chair and Board Member of the

to interact with visitors who come to the center

Naples Botanical Garden; Past Chair and Emeritus

to participate in support groups and social and

Member of Community Foundation of Collier

recreational activities. Although support groups

County; and Emeritus Advisory Board Member of

were held virtually when the center was closed

Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health.

and NAMI Collier County staff reached out to

In October 2006, the City Council established

participants, isolation was especially hard on peo-

the Sam Noe Award to honor service to the City

ple with mental health diagnoses. Being able to

of Naples by Samuel V. Noe, AICP, presented to a

cuddle and play with the puppies uplifts moods

current or past member of a City of Naples board or

and brings joy to center participants. For more

committee, including the Naples Airport Authority,

than 25 years, NAMI’s Sarah Ann Drop-In Center

in Professor Samuel V. Noe’s honor to recognize

has been a confidential, accepting and safe envi-

exemplary service within the mission of that body

ronment where people over the age of 18 with a

by members of the City’s boards and committees.

mental health diagnosis can visit daily. The center is managed and operated by people who have a lived experience with mental health diagnoses and recovery-oriented. NAMICollier.org.

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THE NAPLES GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM GETS A BOOST FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES

WATERSIDE BUILDERS, INC, A LUXURY CUSTOM HOME BUILDER IN NAPLES, HAS TEAMED UP WITH LOCAL YOUTH SPORT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR AFTER-SCHOOL AND EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS. The Naples Girls Softball Team, is an all-volunteer non-profit organization with home fields in Cambier Park, located in downtown Naples, and Veteran Park, located in North Naples. As a sponsor of the all-ladies team, Waterside Builders is able to help the league grow and become successful. Giving back to the young athletes of the Collier County is aligned with Waterside Builders’ vision to build a stronger community.

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Mary Zimmerman, whose daughter plays on the team says, “we love to watch this sport continue to grow and watch the young ladies of Collier County stay active and involved with local youth leagues such as Naples Girls Softball,” she says. “Sponsors such as Waterside Builders help relieve some of the financial burdens our league and parents accrue each season. Their financial support allows the league to distribute those funds to help purchase new equipment, uniforms for the players and help towards field repair that we address throughout the year.”

“We will continue to support local philanthropies in many areas, but youth programs are near and dear to me,” says Mike Assaad, owner and president of Waterside Builders. “As a father of two young active children, and as many parents would probably agree, now more than ever getting outside away from screen time and technology is good for our kids’ mental health.”

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)

This spring season, Waterside Builders also committed to platinum sponsorship of the Naples High School Golden Eagle Track and Field team. The team, consisting of more than 40 young athletes, competes in more than ten local meets, with qualifying runners vying for titles in regional and state track meets. As a consecutive platinum sponsor for the Naples High School Track & Field team, Waterside Builders has provided monetary support year after year to the team and is committed to bolstering the local public high school program. Assaad is a graduate of Naples High School and competed on several sports teams during his time at the local school. “I grew up in Naples, spending much of my youth playing soccer, football, and tennis. Without the support of and generosity of patrons, I would not have had access to those activities that taught me dedication, teamwork, and perseverance,” states Assaad. “I am grateful to have my formidable years spent being coached by great leaders and am happy that Waterside Builders can continue the tradition of supporting youth sports in Collier County.”

Waterside Builders was also a proud sponsor of the Golden Gate High School Titans Football team. Waterside Builders has been at the forefront of enhancing some of Naples’ most revered neighborhoods for over two decades with a portfolio including custom luxury homes, high-profile commercial, and renovation of timeless treasured residences. Led by owner Mike Assaad and his team of professionals, Waterside Builders is a full-service residential and commercial contractor whose projects can be seen in Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, Olde Naples, Coquina Sands, Moorings, and Park Shore, some of Naples’ most exclusive neighborhoods.

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W here Naples Gets Fit

ZOOM FIT 1201 Piper Blvd #4, Naples Zoom.Fit

THERE’S A NEW FITNESS SOLUTION IN NAPLES THAT IS CREATING A BUZZ. We sat down with Coach Scott Bogdan of Zoom Fit Naples who is overseeing the introduction of this fitness concept.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE THAT ZOOM FIT WAS A GOOD FIT FOR NAPLES? Naples has always been an attractive desti-

FIT 8 (STRENGTH TRAINING)

nation for those who are active and health con-

Fit 8 uses the safest and the most intelligent

scious. We spent 2 ½ years developing the final

strength equipment in the industry. Each new

product that we launched in August 2020. The

member completes an onboarding session with

Zoom Fit equipment and programming accom-

one of our Coaches which takes about an hour

modates every age and fitness level.

and a half. Within that time our members are assessed as to their desired workout goals so

WHAT IS ZOOM FIT?

our Coaches can plug them into the program

Zoom Fit is an 8-piece full-body strength

that will help them achieve those goals. Next,

training circuit (Fit 8) and a proprietary anaerobic

our Coaches take the member through each

cardio workout (Zoom 7). We give our members

piece of equipment so they can adjust the

total flexibility to work out when it’s convenient for

machine settings, meet their range of motion

them by providing a 24/7 front door access sys-

capabilities, and perform a strength test.

tem. Zoom Fit also offers an analytical mobile app

Members are given an RFID wristband that they

that tracks our members’ progress through their

use to log into each piece of equipment. Once

performance as well as various medical assess-

they log into the machine after the onboarding

ments. This allows our members to monitor all the

process it automatically sets the seat, bar/pad

key indicators of their health rather than focusing

positions, and loads the selected program and

merely on the weight from a traditional scale.

weight setting based on their strength test and

GETS FIT

ZOOM FIT

desired program. Members love not having to remember all these settings because that was the intimidating factor that kept many of them from ever wanting to strength train until now.

Our strength circuit operates on a 110-second cycle and members can complete an 8-piece full body workout in just under 15 minutes. There is no waiting around for a particular piece of equipment because everybody finishes at their station at the same time, so each member moves to the next station in unison.

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WHERE NAPLES LADIES GET FIT (CONTINUED)

ZOOM 7 (CARDIO TRAINING) Zoom 7 is a clinically proven anaerobic cardio workout that was created specifically for Zoom Fit. It offers four performance levels from Beginner to Elite to accommodate everybody and is completed in just 15 minutes. Anaerobic cardio is much different than traditional aerobic cardio where people will run, bike, or use a cardio piece of equipment for 30 minutes or more.

In many cases, people participate in cardio workouts to strengthen their heart as part of their fitness and health routine and we feel anaerobic cardio is the best for heart health. We recommend all members understand their current fitness condition and discuss any concerns with their doctor that they may have prior to beginning any type of exercise program.

During the Zoom 7 workout, members will perform a 60-second warmup on an elliptical machine then move into a 30-second sprint where the heart rate spikes as the program monitor their performance by calculating a Sweat Score - a calculation of their energy output in relationship to the fitness level they selected before they started. After the 30

WHAT MISCONCEPTIONS DO PEOPLE HAVE?

second sprint, they would move into a 90 second

Some of our male members have had some

recovery period where we are monitoring their

apprehension on whether they could truly get a

heart rate recovery. The more your heart rate

challenging workout on a “circuit.” They are pleas-

recovers during that 90 second period provides a

antly surprised at the sophistication level of the

good indicator of a healthy heart.

guided fitness programs. By following the gamified user interface on the 15” LED monitor, they know

WHAT ARE PEOPLE MOST SURPRISED TO

they are performing the exercise correctly.

LEARN ABOUT ZOOM FIT ONCE THEY JOIN? That you can get a true full-body strength

WHAT RESULTS CAN PEOPLE EXPECT, AND

workout in 15 minutes as well as an anaerobic

HOW MANY DAYS/WEEKS SHOULD THEY

cardio workout in 15 minutes that can change

PLAN ON WORKING OUT?

your life from a health standpoint. Both workouts

Zoom Fit allows our members to decide what

are self-guided on an interactive screen, so you

kind of results they achieve. We recommend

remain consistent to your workout and you know

strength training on our Fit 8 circuit 3-5 days a

you are performing it correctly. Members love the

week. As members get more acclimated to the

ease of use and the integrated Zoom Fit app that

Zoom Fit concept, they usually fall into the Maintain

keeps them connected and motivated to improve

(1 to 2 times a week), Improve (3 to 4 times a week)

their health and performance.

or Excel (5 to 6 times a week) categories. We recommend only doing the Zoom 7 every other day in order to give your body the recommended recovery time based on scientific studies.

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scottsdale for mother's day, or any day

The spa at Civana.

WAKING UP WITH THE WARM SUN AT CIVANA WELLNESS

An hour-long body exfoliation and layered body wrap with

RESORT & SPA JUST OUTSIDE SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA,

essential oils (your choice) combined with organic seaweed or

THE RAW BEAUTY AND PEACEFUL PACE OF THE SONORAN

Arizona mud to detox work for even the tightest of uptights. If

DESERT BECKONED, ALONG WITH A FULL ITINERARY

that’s you, stay put for another hour on the table for a full body

OF HEALING SPA TREATMENTS, CREATIVE MOVEMENT,

replenishing massage with infused shea butter, performed

ENRICHMENT ARTS AND HEALTHY CUISINE. Stretching,

by a quiet but strong therapist, an angel in disguise. Later in

pausing for a prayer of gratitude, pushing aside the black-out

the afternoon, after a magical wander through the Spur Cross

drapes, there’s that sun splashing across my very own patio not

Ranch Conservation Area, we joined a guided meditation that

far from the pool. Civana was graced with a multi-million dollar

will remind you who you are, or who you want to become.

renovation four years ago, with new wellness space filling former

The Desert Botanical Garden offers the world’s finest collec-

conference rooms with art therapy classrooms, yoga studios, a

tion of arid-land plants from deserts around the world, with five

fitness club and self-discovery programming and soothing treat-

thematic trails, grand outdoor art installations, and an outdoor

ments to make even the most practiced yogi say, “namaste.”

café. Design fans must visit Taliesen West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s

The 184-room resort and spa, located in Carefree is an easy

home, studio, and architectural laboratory built by gathering

drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. Consider one of the spa’s

rocks from the desert floor and sand from the washes to keep

signature treatments as your reward for weathering a pandemic.

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Visit Scot tsda le

when you need to

get away. Fa r away, to f i nd that pa r t

of you that ’s sta le or neg lected. T he Sonora n Deser t

a nd a spa stay that won’t brea k the

ba n k w i l l soothe a nd reassu re.

Body a nd sou l.

the design in balance with the environment. Book the

collection of 200-plus guest rooms around a shady court-

90- minute guided tour by (likely) a retired architect in

yard with two pools, one sand-bottomed, and one with a

sensible shoes and endless anecdotes about the iconic

pool bar and private cabanas. Classic black and white mov-

artist and his family of apprentices.

ies are screened on the covered patio and conversation

Heading out of Carefree in a dreamy state of semi-self actualization, we were skeptical of reintegrating to the gen-

for further contemplation. And, who doesn’t?

eral population. But, checking into The Scott Resort & Spa in

Visit Scottsdale when you need to get away. Far away,

the heart of Old Town Scottsdale was comforting and excit-

to find that part of you that’s stale or neglected. The

ing, thanks to a color palette of old Havana, a New Orleans

Sonoran Desert and a spa stay that won’t break the bank

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will soothe and reassure. Body and soul.

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I am actively working with buyers and sellers across all price ranges in SWFL. Please contact me directly if you are thinking of selling or upgrading to a new neighborhood.

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LOCALS ONLY ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS PHOTOGRAPHY JENNIFER BRINKMAN & REGAN RULE

Here's What I know DEAR NEXT GEN, Though your past has been scarred by fears and anxiety, your future has yet to unfold. Despite the articles referring to you as a “lost” generation, you have the intelligence, compassion, and strength to make this world better than you found it.

Through my own daughter’s friends and acquaintances, I have seen the impacts of eating disorders, learning disabilities, gender identity, domestic violence, anxiety, and suicide.

The stress that your generation is feeling is very real. Equally as real is the courage and compassion that we’ve seen in young adults taking a stand for what they believe in while offering support to their friends.

Every generation has been shaped by a combination of tragedies and triumphs. You can’t change what has happened through the course of the pandemic. What you can change is how you respond. Will you stay stuck, complaining about the traditions you lost out on? Or, will look for a new journey?

Cyndee Woolley Cyndee Woolley, APR, is President of C2 Communications, LLC, author, publisher, civic leader and a single mom with 17 years of experience in public relations, branding, community outreach, social media and marketing. Her volunteer efforts earned her the 2013 Leadership Development Volunteer of the Year award from the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce.

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TWO SUCCESSFUL NAPLES WOMEN SHARE THEIR ADVICE TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF GO-GETTERS

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DEAR NEXT GEN, This letter spans 43 years of successes, mistakes, laughter, terrific co-workers and friends, and amazing memories.

There are a few nuggets of advice I would have liked to have known in advance…

Focus on learning leadership and communication skills.

They are perhaps even more important than the nuts and bolts of the actual trade or profession you choose.

Dress appropriately. If you wear the right outfit, you will feel like the person you are working to be.

Listen! I mean really “I hear what you are saying” listening.

It’s hard. Especially if you like to talk a lot, as I do, but it is one of the most important people skills you should have.

Technology is great, and I can pretty much guarantee that you will be more skilled than I am, however, face-to-face and voice-to-voice connections result in the most successful and trustworthy relationships you will build in your professional life.

When you are using technology, always check your correspondence recipients. Trust me on this. I could provide stories.

Be kind and patient. That is easy advice, but often the hardest to follow.

Mentors are so important, and they may not necessarily be someone older than you. I recently met a young professional and we had lunch together, and I came away having learned a bit about focus, and saying “no” when appropriate. That said, I am fortunate to have many friends and colleagues, both men and women, from whom I have learned so very much. Seek out those relationships. They are invaluable.

Discover the value of volunteering and civic engagement early on. I did not really start to get involved in the community and non-profit world until around the age of 40. You have likely heard the phrase “Pay it forward”…do it! I promise you will enhance every aspect of your life.

I hope you find this helpful as you experience what I know will be a wonderful career, whatever you decide to do. Best wishes for a bright future!

Brenda O' C onnor Brenda is Membership Director for Naples Yacht Club and served The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce for 12 years, primarily as Senior Vice President.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

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NAPLES PHOTOGRAPHER MICHELLE TRICCA FUSES PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHILANTHROPY

ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY MICHELLE TRICCA

WITH PROJECTS TACKLING SOCIAL ISSUES, HIS-

A celebration of the people who bring joyful richness

TORY, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING, PHOTOGRA-

to life. The best photos are the ones you can feel…

PHER MICHELLE TRICCA IS USING HER TALENT

portraits are the quintessential keepsake.

FOR GOOD. And, plenty of it. She believes that it’s her responsibility as a human and as a photographer. “Now

NL: YOU ARE ALSO AN ACTIVIST. YOUR FACE OF

more than ever, art and culture are essential aspects of the

IMMOKALEE PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION

human experience. I value the printed image and am drawn

CHAMPIONS AN UNDER-SERVED, UNDER-

to boldly displayed photographs. Photography has a social

RECOGNIZED MIGRANT COMMUNITY. VISUAL

responsibility to make connections, alter perceptions and

STORYTELLING PROJECTS ARE YOUR INITIATIVE

elicit emotion and I believe in its power to transform com-

TO CREATE SOCIAL CHANGE.

munities,” she says. “As an artist and sentimentalist, my

MT: This collaboration with the residents of

work is motivated by the human condition. I’m driven by

Immokalee is an effort to honor, humanize and put a

these elements when viewing or making an image: does

face to the people of this humble, hardworking agri-

the photograph make you feel something, illicit a mood or

cultural town with abundant personality, story, and

feeling, spark a memory or create a desire?”

soul. Portraits will be boldly exhibited on semi-trucks,

We sat down with Michelle to find out how she bal-

building walls, and town Park. Public art murals help

ances this pull for justice with her need to make a living

support the community and celebrate humanity while

and create beautiful photographs..

infusing art into unsuspecting places. I believe in doing things unexpected and bold and lifting up community

NL: YOUR FINE ART PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

through support and love. It really enlivens people’s

IS STUNNING. FAMILY PORTRAITS ARE

spirits and brings them together. I’ve seen it, I know it

NO LONGER JUST FRAMED AND STUCK ON A

happens because I’ve done it before. It shifts isolation

BOOK SHELF. YOURS ARE WORKS OF ART.

and connects us all as humans.

MT: There are luxury markets for everything and photography is no different. I run a boutique portrait

NL: HOW CAN WE EXPERIENCE THE EXHIBITION?

business. My niche is custom printed art. Boldly dis-

MT: What makes this public art project anomalous

played photographs make a house a home. I outfit

is a portion will be a moving exhibition, providing

walls with larger-than-life photo galleries, coffee

accessibility throughout Collier County and coastal

tables with custom photo books, and portrait boxes

Naples. I’m partnering with Lipman Produce to exhibit

filled with prints. Family portraits are an investment

a portion of the mural on their building walls and

in sentiment that only increases in value over time.

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an awesome opportunity to bridge the vastly juxtaposed regions, through art! The mural will be installed once significant funding is secured. Grants and tax-deductible contributions are being accepted via fiscal sponsorship.

Go to ASMP.org for information.

NL: SWITCHING HATS, AND MAKE THAT A COWBOY HAT, TELL US ABOUT YOUR FLORIDA COWBOYS PROJECT. MT: I had the honor of paying homage to this centuries-old lifestyle still thriving in its state of origin by photographing the raw experience of Cowboy life at Half Circle L Ranch in Immokalee. The authentic portraits and images of open skies, horsemanship, wrangling, branding, and camaraderie offer insight into this under-recognized life between Florida’s beaches. American Cowboys are iconic, globally recognized, and idealized. As symbols of freedom and rugged independence, men want to be them, women want to be with them, and children are fascinated.

NL: THE STATE’S HISTORY WITH COWBOYS IS FASCINATING AND YOUR PRINT SERIES: FLORIDA COWBOY BRINGS IT TO LIFE. MT: Defying the misnomer of ranching originating out west, cattle, and cowboy culture began in the United States when Juan Ponce de Leon brought cows to Florida in 1521. Long before Florida was granted statehood, this area was the country’s original home to cowboys. 2021 marks the 500th anniversary of Florida’s establishment as America’s First Cowboy State. To many newer generations or Floridians, this culture is unfamiliar and overlooked. I am proud to bring this anomalous aspect of local history to life in my new print series: Florida Cowboys.

NL: HOW HAVE YOU MADE THE MOST OF THE PANDEMIC? MT: I spent most of the quarantine curating the work into a custom-crafted, full-grain leather fine art book, available for purchase in limited edition through PhotographsForPhilanthropy.com.

NL: HOW CAN WE FIND OUT MORE? MT: I am intending to keep funds within the community, proceeds from the sale of Florida Cowboys to help fund The Face Of Immokalee. MichelleTricca.com. There’s a charitable contribution link to fund The Face Of Immokalee at PhotographsForPhilanthropy.com

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Emily's Chocolate Cake OUR EDITOR'S MOTHER MADE THIS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS.

INGREDIENTS: + 2 cups flour + 2 cups sugar + 1 cup butter + 4 tablespoons cocoa + 1 cup water + 1/2 cup buttermilk + 1 teaspoon soda + 2 eggs + 1 teaspoon vanilla Combine flour & sugar. In saucepan bring cocoa, margarine, butter, water to boil. Stir and pour over flour & sugar, mixing gradually. When cool, add eggs and vanilla. Put soda in buttermilk and add to mixture. Pour into greased and floured 9" x 13" pan. Bake at 350, 30 minutes Frosting: + 1/2 cup margarine + 4 tablespoons cocoa + 1 box confectioners sugar + 6 tablespoons milk + 1 teaspoon vanilla + 1 cup chopped pecans + 1 cup coconut Emily Seavitt on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Combine margarine, cocoa, milk. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients. Pour over hot cake.

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