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Sweet Summer Time JULY IS PRIME TIME FOR ALL OF THE BEST ACTIVITIES SUMMER HAS TO OFFER. From pool parties and backyard barbecues to baseball games and family vacations, this month reminds us to kick back and have some fun! Here in Naples, we're lucky to live in a summer state of mind year-round. In this issue, we talk with the pros at The Laser Lounge Spa about how to face summer head-on. They know all about top-of-the-line anti-aging innovations, advanced aesthetic enhancements, and luxurious skincare services. We salute their attention to affordability and impeccable service. A wonderful combination!

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We also visited the Naples Therapeutic Riding Center to find out how one special volunteer has found her gift, sharing her time there to help struggling children find peace and successes through horse therapy. Michelle Tricca's beautiful photographs and Vikki Locke’s words tell the story. As always, thanks for reading, and we’ll see you around town!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2021

FEATURES 14 Listen to Your Skin Jennifer Sassi’s tips for summer skincare.

18 All is Right on The Range Glamping at Westgate.

22 Finding Calm Naples Therapeutic Riding Center volunteer finds horses are the best medicine.

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28 Summer Spree Our picks for putting some fun and fab into your July.

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CALENDAR SCORE

NAPLES AVIATION HONORED

The Naples Players announced that the "Collier

Naples Aviation was recently named the 19th

Calendar Girls" calendar launched late last year has

best fixed-base operator (FBO) and the 8th best

raised over $54,000 in sales to fight food insecurity

independent FBO in the United States in its annual

in Collier County. At the opening night celebration

Preferences Regarding Aviation Services and

for the production of Calendar Girls, a surprise

Equipment (PRASE) survey. For eight consecutive

announcement from Brenda Melton - founder of

years, Naples Aviation has been recognized as a

the Celebrity Martini Glass Auction - took the total

top 25 FBO out of over 3,000 in the US. Operated

raised to over $100,000. Having canceled last year's

by Naples Airport Authority, Naples Aviation is the

CMGA event, CMGA's sponsors chose to reallo-

sole fixed-base operator at the Naples Airport that

cate their sponsorship funds to support the mission

provides fuel, hangar space, parking and other

of the Collier Calendar Girls, instead. "Honestly, I’m

services to private and corporate aircraft. For more

both humbled and honored that my innovative and

information, visit FlyNaples.com.

spirited friend Patty Baker included me among the accomplished and philanthropic women featured in the local version of the Calendar Girls" Brenda said. "With that being said, The CMGA, supported by the Community Foundation of Collier County and six of the CMGA’s most loyal sponsors, is pleased to present a matching check for $50,000!"

FLORIDA'S NATIVE PLANTS CELEBRATED Local members of the Naples Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society collaborated with Collier County’s Department of Parks and Recreation to celebrate Earth Day. Visitors to

MORRISONS MAKE IMMOKALEE FOUNDATION GIFT

Conner Park, North Collier Regional Park, and Sugden Regional Park received tours of butterfly gardens and learned about the benefits of incorpo-

A generous gift from Dale and Barbara

rating native plants in residential and community

Morrison for the second home in The Immokalee

landscaping. To learn more about Florida native

Foundation’s new 18-home Career Pathways

plants, visit FNPSNaples.org. To volunteer in the

Learning Lab subdivision will ensure the foun-

butterfly gardens, contact Lead Volunteer, Connie

dation’s students can continue learning tech-

Nagele at CNageleArt@gmail.com. Pictured is

nical and professional skills in preparation for

Evan Barr, VP of Naples Native Plant.

high-demand careers. The Morrisons’ gift will underwrite the entire cost of the second home,

GRIEF ASSISTANCE

scheduled to break ground this summer, creating

Valerie’s House, the only organization of its

a continuous workflow for the students as the

kind in Southwest Florida with the sole mission of

first home nears completion. To learn more about

helping children grieve the loss of a loved one, is

The Immokalee Foundation, call 239.430.9122 or

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in learning more. Valerie’s House families, staff,

lined with the flowing streetlight banners, an

and board members will be onsite to give tours

enhancement initiative unanimously supported

of the grief center, demonstrations of how grief

by Naples City Council. The banners feature

support groups run, and share more about the

elegant photos rendered in a painting style with

programs available for children and families who

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have lost a loved one. Attendees are welcome to

one of the world’s premier shopping and dining

tour the home, learn about how to support our

destinations. The banners will be rotated sea-

region’s grieving families, and enjoy light refresh-

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ments and acoustic music by Naples-based

throughout the year. Featuring more than 220

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businesses, including high-end shops, worldclass dining, unique boutiques and galleries, and exciting entertainment options, Fifth Avenue South is the vibrant heart of Naples. For further information, visit FifthAvenueSouth.com.

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ship is for students who have completed their first semester of college and they must spend it on something fun. Dr. and Mrs. Eghrari selected 16 students who were each awarded $500 during the Isabella Eghrari Scholarship ceremony last December. To express their gratitude and share how they spent the scholarship funds, students wrote thank you letters. For additional information, visit ImmokaleeFoundation.org.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

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Jennifer Sassi

3. FACIALS: For summertime, facials with derma planing are wonderful. We have two seasoned and amazing aestheticians that can evaluate your skin and help determine the type of facial to get. This is another procedure that can WHAT SKINCARE SERVICES ARE THE BEST FOR

be done ALL year-round.

SUMMERTIME IN NAPLES? As hot and steamy days irritate our skin and zap our energy to deal with it, help

4. PEELS: There are deep peels that will require a few

is on the way. The Naples Laser Lounge is a full-ser-

days of peeling and staying out of the sun. For summer-

vice spa with solutions including injectables, basic

time, the ‘not so deep’ peels or peels that ‘don’t peel’ are

skincare, and lasting laser treatments. We sat down

fantastic. There’s no downtime and will leave skin feeling

with the owner, Jennifer Sassi Pavich APRN, CRNA

soft and vibrant. These are not only great in the summer

(pictured above) and talked about summer skincare

but also before events. They leave your skin glowing.

and the solutions her staff has on tap to help. 5. LASER HAIR REMOVAL: I mean who doesn’t want 1. BOTOX: the name has become the ambassador for the

to get rid of unwanted hair? It would be nice to not have

procedure itself, and it’s often used interchangeably with

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other brands. It’s the Kleenex of neuromodulators! Kleenex

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represents facial tissue just as Botox represents many

of hair. The laser technicians can create a plan for you.

other neurotoxins… or what I like to call Neuromodulators!

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and

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6. SKINCARE PRODUCTS: There are some wonderful

injection into the armpits will slow the glow.

medical-grade skincare lines out there. Come in and we’ll find just the right sunscreen and after-sun care for your

2. DERMAL FILLERS: Most dermal fillers are Hyaluronic

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GLAMPING AT WESTGATE

AFTER A FULL DAY ON THE RANGE AND FOLLOWING A CHEF-DRIVEN BARBECUE AND FRONT ROW SEATS AT THE PROFESSIONAL RODEO ON THE RANCH, MOSEY ON BACK TO YOUR OWN LUXURIOUS COVERED GLAMPING WAGON BUT DON’T FORGET TO LOOK UP. Stars for miles! Located on a sprawling 1700-acre working ranch, an easy three-hour drive north on the Kissimmee River, is the largest dude ranch east of the Mississippi River — Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo. The River Ranch specializes in providing guests a one-of-a-kind glamping experience, with premium accommodations ranging from a luxury glamping tent, a 650 square ft. Luxe Teepee to a spacious Luxe Conestoga Wagon, each including a personal concierge. Days at the Ranch are spent disconnecting from daily stress and diving into nature riding horses and careening around the property in swamp buggies and airboats. Guests may take advantage of a wide range of outdoor activities such as archery, fishing, and the adventure park – with ziplining and bungee jumping. Saturdays are special, with a hayride dinner serenaded by a crooning cowboy and the Westgate Rodeo. River Ranch Saloon is a great place to grab a drink, and Westgate Smokehouse Grill offers BBQ.

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The recent multimillion-dollar accommodation expansion project takes the resort to the next evolution in all-inclusive glamping experiences overlooking a vibrant stream where buffalo graze on the property. Each 495-square foot wagon features bespoke luxury décor and sleeps up to six guests. The wagons feature a king bed, twin bunk beds, a queen sleeper sofa, a private en suite luxury bathroom, kitchenette, electrical outlets, heating, and air conditioning, plus a private porch with patio furnishings. A stay in a Luxe Conestoga Wagon includes private VIP concierge services and all-inclusive and unlimited activities. Covered wagons that have all the amenities of a luxury suite are perched on the banks of a scenic lake. This place takes glamping to a new level including delivery of incredible meals directly to your cover wagon…John Wayne never had it so good! When we visited, meals were presented by the executive chef and team, from incredible barbecue to a low country boil with crawfish and sausage to mouth-watering surf and turf you’d expect to find in the big city. The breakfasts and lunches were of the same caliber including a complete fajita experience for lunch one day that was incredible. Each Wagon also comes with a complimentary six-person golf cart to explore the ranch in comfort and style. One of the most memorable activities comes after the rodeo and is free for the gazing. Stargazing takes center stage since you are out in the country and all of nature’s finest promise a lullaby each night. WestgateRiverRanch.com

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OPEN HOUSE Anne Vandekatsey volunteers her time to care for the horses who change lives.

ARTICLE VIKKI LOCKE PHOTOGRAPHY MICHELLE TRICCA

NAPLES THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER VOLUNTEER FINDS HORSES ARE THE BEST MEDICINE.

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Finding Calm

“Eq u i ne-assisted therapy is a fast-g row i ng, i n novat ive approach ut i l izi ng the most cut t i ng- edge science to adva nce hea l i ng.”

MOST TEENS LOOK FORWARD TO THE DAY THEY CAN

muscular dystrophy and were unable to walk. “I remember my

BUY A CAR. Anne Vandekatsey dreamed about owning a horse.

brother taking them to see a therapy horse named Taco and what

Growing up in small farming communities in North Carolina and

a calming effect he had on them.”

New Jersey, Vandekatsey started saving money by doing odd

After retiring and moving to Naples, Vandekatsey remembers

jobs, cleaning stables, shining shoes, anything she could find. By

getting an eye exam and while sitting in the doctor’s office, she

the time she was 16, her dream came true. “I bought a 12-year-old

noticed a photo of a child on a pony. She found out her physician

palomino named Buttercup for $200. She hadn’t been ridden in

was on the board of directors for the Naples Therapeutic Riding

six years. And that’s not a good thing.”

Center (NTRC) and that the child was one of the students. After a

Vandekatsey knew she wanted to be around animals for the rest of her life and studied to become a veterinarian technician.

lengthy conversation, Vandekatsey promised to send her resume and soon became a volunteer at the center.

“Things were different in the ’70s. The field was so new, we were

“Animals are 100% pure of heart and soul and people feel it.

able to do a lot more than they can today. Everything from surger-

Horses are like people. Raise them with love and respect, and

ies to lab work, which I loved.”

they will reward you. This place is magical. It takes a lot of effort

But it wasn’t until her twin nephews were born that she learned about the real power of animals. The boys suffered from Duchenne

and dedication from a lot of people to make it happen, but I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”

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A n i ma ls a re 10 0% pu re of

hea r t a nd sou l a nd people feel it. Horses a re l i ke

people. R a ise them w ith

love a nd respect, a nd they w i l l rewa rd you. T h is

place is ma g ica l. It ta kes

a lot of ef for t a nd ded icat ion f rom a lot of people to ma ke it happen, but I

wou ld n’t wa nt to be a nywhere else.”

Horses are Healers. When children and adults spend

“Equine-assisted therapy is a fast-growing, innovative

time with the NTRC’s 16-horse therapy herd, whether they

approach utilizing the most cutting-edge science to

struggle physically, emotionally, or socially, they offer a

advance healing,” said Missy Lamont, NTRC Executive

space for connection, compassion, and strength-building

Director. “It is now being used across the nation for

that paints smiles on the faces of their participants, proud

everything from trauma and addiction to autism and

family members, and hundreds of volunteers and donors

multiple sclerosis.”

who support them. Through innovation, expansion, and the

In addition to helping people with physical and learning

generosity of the community, NTRC now helps more than

disabilities, veterans, victims of trauma and individuals

800 children and adults aged 4-82 with special needs and a

with behavioral health challenges are now reaping the

range of emotional, learning, and developmental disabilities.

benefits of equine therapy.

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Anne has a message for those thinking about becoming a volunteer at NTRC. “It may not be for everyone, but if you are looking to make a difference, this is the place.”

Whether practicing mindfulness, teaching respon-

For more information on programs or volunteer oppor-

sibility, processing the loss of a loved one, or learning

tunities, visit NaplesTherapeuticRidingCenter.org or

to walk, NTRC’s programs are growing and community

call 239.596.2988.

support is more important than ever. As the relationship with horses and humans continues to evolve, more volunteers and financial support is needed to keep pace with the demand and expansion of its campus and programs.

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Adventuring in Aruba

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THE DRIVE FROM ARUBA’S TIDY QUEEN BEATRIX INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, TO THE HOTELS (HIGH RISE AND LOW RISE DISTRICTS), IS AS CARIBBEAN AS YOU’D HOPED, WITH GLIMPSES OF TURQUOISE BAYS, STRAINS OF STEEL DRUM MUSIC AND ROWS OF SHOPS TAUNTING TOURISTS. Much of the architecture, however, is pastel and proper, tipping toward colonial, influenced by Danish settlers giving Aruba a refined and welcoming face. What began as a fishing outpost for Amerindians has changed hands between the Spanish and Dutch throughout the centuries, and is now a diverse constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Aruba is a true melting pot, with over 90 nationalities represented in its population of more than 110,000 friendly residents. The pride runs deep, calling Arubans home. Daniel grew up in Aruba, starting at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino as a bar back and was recognized for his gregarious nature and work ethic. He says Marriott believed in him and provided extensive mixology training and now he is a featured bartender at the swank lobby bar and restaurant. The night we arrived, he was shaking a very sophisticated Old Fashioned, smoked in a tiny jewel box fired with cedar chips. That beats rum punch all day. Aruba continued to surprise me, with 18 percent of the island designated a national park. Arikok National Park stretches across nearly 8,000 acres along Aruba’s rugged northeast coastline. The volcanic lava formations provide an exciting terrain for an adventurous 30

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Always Aloe

drive in an open-air UTV (utility terrain vehicle). Getting behind the wheel, settling into the bumps and ruts, I forgot where I was until our guide signaled us to pull off, pointing to Conchi, The Natural Pool. We stopped for a swim in the warm water to rinse off the dust, listening to the wild waves crashing just the other side of the cliffs. To soothe our windburned faces, we stopped at the Aruba Aloe Factory, toured the farm founded in 1890 and slathered on their hypoallergenic face lotion fortified with pure aloe vera (leaves hand-cut within hours of harvest), vitamin E and jojoba oil. Heading back to the Marriott, we had a choice between the family pool and adult-only pool. The larger “family” pool offered up just the right amount of party with three generations hanging out by the pool bar, a surprisingly talented frat boy grandson singing Motown hits, poolside, generously playing to the audience of late afternoon swimmers all sipping drinks. We watched the sunset over five courses at the Marriott’s “pop up” restaurant, Atardi, ON the beach. Tucking our shoes away on the patio, we could dig our toes into the sand and feel Aruba’s pull.

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Aruba Aloe Factory One of the world’s original aloe companies. Grown since 1890 for its healing and beauty properties. ArubaAloe.com

Linda’s Dutch Pancake House Think crepes, but larger and a touch fluffier, topped and served face up. Lindas-Aruba.com

Pinchos Grill Perched at the edge of a pier serving fresh seafood, of course! PinchosAruba.com

Red Sail Aruba Snorkeling, punch and sunshine. Dive on a shipwreck. RedSailAruba.com

DePalm Tours Drive a side-by-side, (utility terrain vehicle) through the rocky desert to a dreamy protected natural pool in the Caribbean Sea. Loud, bouncy and SO fun. DePalmTours.com

La Vista Nicely curated buffet dinner and a show with Carnival dancers and audience participation at the Aruba Marriott.

Atardi The Aruba Marriott’s signature dining experience. ON the beach. No shoes required. Formal, beautiful food and of course, a sunset. Romantic! Marriott.com

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Rocky Mountain National Park includes majestic mountains, abundant wildlife, incredible hiking trails and so much more. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, riding horses and bikes and enjoying the spectacular views. Wintertime

brings

cross-country

skiing,

snowshoeing and sledding.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Located in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains,

Yosemite National Park boasts giant sequoia trees, breathtaking waterfalls, vast meadows and more. The park is home to unique rock formations like El Capitan, Half Dome and Glacier Point. Gaze in awe at Yosemite’s thousands of waterfalls.

3. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres include colorful hot springs, awe-inspiring waterfalls, fascinating mudpots, explosive geysers, diverse wildlife and more. It is home to more hot springs and geysers than anywhere else on Earth. The oldest and largest herd of bison in the country lives here.

Hopefully, this list has inspired you to start planning your next adventure. Whether the mountains are calling, your inner daredevil needs to be satiated or a scenic road trip is in order, America’s national parks are begging to be explored! 34

Naples Lifestyle | July 2021