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June 2022 PUBLISHER

Gregory Dodge | Gregory.Dodge@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

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In the month of June, we celebrate men and all of you who are fathers. In our cover story, we are proud to feature four engaging and generous men who inspire us: Art DeGaetano, David Hoffman, Rocky Patel and John Schnatter. While each has taken a different path to success, each shares a love for Naples and a commitment to its growth and development. On our monthly Publisher Picks page, we celebrate Sara Casanova Personal Training, Style Loft Fitness Clothing, Elect Lifestyle with Gaby Di Falco, Randy Fifield and 828 Candles. I have the pleasure of meeting business owners every day and these entrepreneurs impressed me with their vision, commitment and enthusiasm. In our Influencers feature, we get a lesson in wine futures from the professionals at Carl’s Wine Vault. And, listen up guys, facials are not just for women. Christina Levon shares her visions for men’s skincare and wellness and explains how you can put your best face forward this month. If you love beautiful cars, check out our story about Elite Exotic Car Rentals. Interior designer, Julia Chambers shares her vision for a stunning space any man would be glad to call home. And, Stan and Scott Whitcom show us a beach paradise near Barefoot Beach. As a new full time resident of Naples, I’ve heard stories of “season ending exodus,” but for my two cents, Molto is still packed, Ocean Prime is still standing room only at the bar, and it’s hard to get a table in any one of my favorite restaurants at 6 pm. What does this all mean? I don’t know yet, but I feel Naples changing and growing into a year-round paradise, rather than a temporary escape from the northern winters. I am looking forward to exploring the summer in SWF with all of you. Thanks again for all of the kindness and support you have shown me and Naples City Lifestyle. Sincerely, GREG DODGE, PUBLISHER @NAPLESLIFEST YLEMAG

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inside the issue The Gentlemen’s Issue

F E ATU R E D

D E PA RTM E NTS

16 Men We Admire

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

Driver’s Notebook

Local Limelight

Open House

Expert Help

FO O D + B EV ER AG E

Inspired By

HEA LT H + WELLNE SS

Healthy Lifestyle

Decor Trends

Supporting growth in Naples makes these men tick.

26 How to Drink the World's Greatest Wines For Free

Step inside Carl's Wine Vault to explore wine as an investment.

28 June is Bustin' Out All Over

Our publisher's picks for businesses you should know about this month.

O N T H E C OV E R

Photography: Samantha Bloom and courtesy of the gentlemen. These men are all contributing to growth and prosperity in Naples. Meet Art DeGaetano, David Hoffmann, Rocky Patel and John Schnatter.

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From the runways of Florence, designing and producing her own label to taking care of VIPs and celebrities while building her own luxury travel company, Elect Lifestyle, Gabriella DiFranco's world has always been about how to look, feel and experience the best that the world has to offer in fashion and travel. She now brings her expertise to Naples as a fashion and lifestyle expert. @electlifestyle ElectLifestyle.com

Have it made in the shade, all summer long, as Naples Botanical Garden offers its summer resident discount from June 1 through September 30. Residents of Collier, Lee, and Charlotte counties can journey through lush collections, pick up some newfound knowledge with daily drop-in programming for all ages, and connect with the plant world through vibrant exhibitions indoors and out. $12–Adults $3–Children 4 and up $8–Dogs (During Sunday and Tuesday dog walking days, 9–11 a.m. NaplesGarden.org.

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Behind the Wheel DRIVE ONE FOR THE DAY! With a degree in automotive engineering, multiple drag race championship titles, a shop in New Jersey servicing luxury and race cars and an eye for business, Nazir Basat now shares his fleet at Elite Exotic Rentals, now serving Naples. Along with New Jersey-based business partner Jeffrey Anteby, who runs their enterprises in the tri-state area, Nazir brings a passion for exotic cars, along with discipline, crystal-clear vision and a work ethic for proven success. With the goal to duplicate the success of Elite Exotic Rentals in New Jersey, Nazir moved with his wife, Magdallena and son, Frank to Naples to expand the business. Magdallena owns a floral design business, creating beautiful work for venues, restaurants, events, hotels,

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and more. Frank has modeled and been in music videos, working with top artists such as Beyonce! The family plans on expanding and becoming a household name here in the Naples community with plans to invest and open businesses. Currently they are working on opening a salon in downtown Naples. Renting cars is just the beginning, they are already getting the ball rolling on renting yachts and have a projection for couple years from now to get into the jet charter business. Nazir's goal is to create a quality of life for his family while contributing to the Naples community by growing his business, opening businesses, and giving back through philanthropic efforts.

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Back in 1999, Rocky Patel chose Naples as his business home because he saw the potential for a city that would offer a safe haven for his employees (then, just two), a supportive market for his new cigar company (now upwards of 3,500 employees worldwide) and a burgeoning cultural landscape promising the good life. “My family immigrated to this country in 1974,” says Patel, who opened BURN and four other cigar-forward bars, with five others on the horizon, in addition to his thriving cigar business. “I am so fortunate to have achieved the great American dream. I graduated from University of Wisconsin and went to law school in California where I smoked my first cigar on set with celebrity clients and decided to invest in a cigar company

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just for fun.” After immersing himself by working on central American tobacco farms and learning the business from the ground-up, decades later his eponymous brand is among the world’s finest and he still calls Naples, home. “It took the food scene here a good 10-15 years to develop and now we have amazing restaurants, a thriving cultural scene with a world-class Philharmonic,” says Rocky. “People are moving here from New York and the East Coast to find a perfectly manicured Naples where traffic is lighter and crime is low.” On any given Saturday, night you’ll find Rocky cooking for a group of friends at home, out on the water boating and fishing or on the golf course. “I’m a chef - I love to cook, so we entertain a lot. That’s my R&R.”

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Men We Admire

David Hoffmann

David Hoffmann describes his company as “RE-developers” in Naples. “We take what’s there - which is good - like the Hertz Arena and the Fifth Avenue South and Third Street districts and make it better,” says Hoffmann, who relocated here in 2015 with his wife Jerri, since donating more than two dozen sculptures to the downtown Naples area. “Our mission is to RE-beautify, upgrade and raise the standards for our community.” He now owns 42 commercial properties in Naples, making him the largest private commercial real estate owner in the city. Hoffmann started in Naples with four employees and, with a mission to create new jobs and investing back into the community they love, he and his team have added some 2,600 employees to The Hoffmann Family of Companies in Florida and 8,000 worldwide. Philanthropy is a priority, with millions donated to the Naples Zoo and the Naples Children & Education Foundation, and hundreds of thousands to other charities such as the Golisano Children’s Museum, the Immokalee Foundation, and main sponsorship of the Everglades Foundation annual event. Recently, the Hoffmanns made a $250,000 donation and held a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the launch of the Hoffmann Family of Companies Wine Laboratory at Florida Gulf Coast University, strengthening his team’s commitment to the local hospitality industry. Hoffmann spends free time on the golf course, playing tennis or with his 12 grandchildren. The morning we spoke with him, he had already been to the gym and deep sea fishing with a crew of grandkids, where they caught a 3-foot kingfish, the highlight of his day! CONTINUED > JUNE 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C O M / N A P L E S

John Schnatter John Schnatter founded Papa John’s in a closet in his dad’s restaurant, growing it into one of the largest pizza companies on the planet, on the principle that Americans deserve a delicious pizza made with the highest-quality ingredients. He truly embodies the motto “better ingredients,” believing it’s important to be conscious of what we put into our bodies. He is currently in the best shape of his life, thanks to his unique diet and active lifestyle, including a passion for cycling. In 2020, Schnatter

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organized a 100-mile ride up the Florida coast with a group of local Naples cyclists, donating $1,000 to local charities for each mile. “There’s nothing like giving back to the community and setting goals on the way,’’ says Schnatter. Schnatter knows health and fitness are keys to a happy and long life. That’s why “better ingredients” compelled him to launch Papa Farms, where he can grow organic vegetables without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides on his property in Louisville, Kentucky.

Art DeGaetano

When Art DeGaetano addressed his team at Bramshill Investments’ new Naples office a year ago, he made it clear they didn’t come to drink mai tais on a Tuesday. “I told them we came to Naples to build our business, grow our assets and continue to manage our multi-billion investment strategies,” recalls Art who has nothing but accolades for the thriving business climate here. “Florida is a very business-friendly state and Naples is full of very sharp business people.” An added bonus for Art is having family nearby. His 95-year grandmother and a host of aunts and uncles gather on any given Sunday for family dinner. “We were brought up to take care of the older generation as well as guide and nourish the younger generation. And, we were taught to treat others as we wish to be treated. I think people in Naples live this out everyday.” Art recently picked up a tennis racket again (he was a competitive division one player in college) and enjoys staying active with his daughter and two college-aged sons. JUNE 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C O M / N A P L E S

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This month, we want to help you raise a glass to wine as an investment. You must have a long-term horizon and enjoy the wine more than money. The two types of wine investors are those that invest in the liquid asset itself for the capital gains or those that simply drink it for the love of it. If you are like the bulk of us, you would like to enjoy drinking the best wines in the world guilt free. The first step is to choose and purchase an investment-grade wine from the great producers and vintages of wine. The second step is the real hard and tantalizing part, the waiting. This part of the process is possibly the most important of all for your wine investment. It is paramount that your investment is stored in the best environment for your wine to evolve in the bottle in order to fetch the highest auction prices. Professional wine storage facilities like Carl’s Wine Vault control the temperature, humidity, security, and other crucial services needed in this instrumental process. Sotheby’s Wine Index has consistently outperformed the S&P 500 since 2005. The more the wine ages the more it appreciates in value. Third, sell half and reap the f inancial rewards or drink and enjoy with family and friends! We have always been told that great things come to those who wait but they were wrong… it tastes even better. Alexander Krakowski and Robert Sprentall (pictured) are co-owners of Grape Bottle, a business specializing in investment wines and are partners with Carl's Wine Vault. They hold Wine & Spirits Education Trust Level 3 Advanced Certificates in Wine, Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers and have 40 years combined experience in the wine industry.

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Does your social media need some TLC? Enter Keeley Collins, owner of The Savvy Socialite, a freelance digital marketing company. From copywriting to influencer programs to Facebook ads and everything in-between, Keeley has the knowledge and expertise to expand your digital footprint. Agencies are expensive which is why The Savvy Socialite was founded. For a cost-savvy approach to marketing, visit SavvySocialite.net or email TheSavvySocialiteLLC@gmail.com.

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Samantha Bloom owns Oh Snap Media which provides photography, videography, event coordination and media marketing services for Naples’ Fifth Avenue South and the downtown historic district along with 30 other local businesses. As a production media company, Samantha produces the content that the businesses use to promote tourism and local visitors to come to shop, dine, live, and make memories. OhSnapSWFL.com

Style Loft Activewear was founded by Nancy Cabral in 2018. As a business-minded Latina, the brand’s owner and CEO saw a need in the market for fashionable activewear that women can wear every day. She launched the online boutique in Naples, and made her vision come to life by creating a brand with women in mind, at every stage of life. Style Loft is a branded label with athletic apparel for women that doesn’t sacrifice style for comfort. StyleLoftActivewear.com/

Randy Fifield blazed a trail many women chose not to pursue. With a design-forward, yet practical approach for creating spaces that felt and worked better for people, Randy set herself apart from competition in the industry. RandyFifieldModernLiving.com/

Sara Casanova's philosophy is that there is nothing more fulfilling than living a healthy lifestyle. She is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Personal Trainer, working with her clients to help them identify short-term and long-term goals keeping them inspired and motivated to change. Working in the fitness industry since 2005 with numerous certifications, her programs are tailored to each individual’s needs whether its weight loss and maintenance, muscle toning and building, functional training, flexibility and balance, or just learning how to exercise and eat properly. Live well, eat well, and feel great with Sara Casanova Personal Fitness. IG: @Sara_Nicholle

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or waxing, as it also helps your skin better absorb moisturizers. Keep a light exfoliator by your sink for your face and one in your shower for the rest of your body. The last great tip to care for your skin in Florida’s summer heat is to get a facial. Facials help to rejuvenate and revitalize skin and correct any imperfections the inevitable heat may cause. Think of them like haircuts: you trust a professional to cut your hair, why don’t you do the same for your face? Facials usually include cleansing, exfoliation, massage, extractions, and a mask. It might sound similar to the routine you follow at home, but where your at-home regimen is like washing your car, a facial is like going to the car wash. You don’t have to get a facial often to see big results. In a perfect world, you should get a facial every four to six weeks. But realistically, get one at the change of seasons.

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Julia Chambers is inspired by English men’s club decor, Parisian apartments, and Ralph Lauren’s style for our Decor Trends this month. She accomplishes her signature look by sourcing antiques, art, and furniture locally from the Naples area. Julia helps clients curate their own style and is a docent to their taste. “People tend to know what they like and don’t like, but don’t know how to put it together and make it flow. Being comfortable and happy in your home space enables you to pursue and enjoy all the wonderful things Naples has to offer. Sometimes just editing furniture, refreshing color palettes, changing pillows and accessories make a huge difference,” explains Julia. From restyling a bookcase, to choosing paint colors, art, and furniture, it is Julia’s passion to help people feel happy and proud of an investment that represents their individual style. And, it shows! 239.595.0677 CHLuxuryGroup.com/interiors Instagram: @juliachambersinteriors

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