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Home. So much contained in that little four-letter word. Home is our grounding. Our base. Our launchpad. It’s where we start and end each day. In Naples, we have so many ways to live... by the water, by the beach or golf course in highrises and small niche neighborhoods. I live in LAGO, and I love it. My apartment is great, but it's the people that make it a special place for me. This month, I wanted to share two exciting new communities with you, Ritz Carlton Residences and The Metropolitan. The Naples developers bring these oases to life, and they will forever change our city for the better. Author Wendy Wunder said, “The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.” As we thought about home - we wanted to highlight what makes it special to our readers. That of course includes the food and drinks, the aesthetic and design, but most importantly - the people. We feel like the lucky ones as we are learning more about the businesses and individuals that comprise this city and hope the small lens into their lives and work brings people in this community together. As you flip through the pages of this issue, we hope you’ll feel encouraged and connected to the people around you - in your city, neighborhood and most all of - your home. We're excited to announce the newest addition to Naples City Lifestyle magazine, The Dayli, a weekly newsletter bringing you the latest business openings and Naples business news. You've requested it, and we're delivering it! We've also developed a calendar app, which will be the easiest way to see what social functions are happening every day, week and month. You may reach out to me or Lauren Rossi if you'd like to discuss events, stories or advertising. Lauren@laurenrossi.net or gregory.dodge@citylifestyle.com Every month, we hear from readers who keep this magazine for longer than just the month it lands in their mailbox. They say they hold onto it for months as a coffee table staple or an accessory in their home. We feel proud to create a resource that is valued in our community and strive every month to deliver the value you expect. Thanks for letting us be a part of your home. Happy March! Sincerely,

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A Coastal Icon Emerges: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples

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26 Happy in Honduras

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38 Art That Makes You Smile Quidley brings nostalgia and sentiment.

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A W I S E WO R D F R O M DA N I E L L E F R A N C I O S O B I S H O P , OW N E R A N D C O - F O U N D E R , R E R O U T E A M E R I C A When should you choose compostable products over recyclable products? It’s confusing, so we asked the professionals at ReRoute America to clear up the issue. In the effort to achieve or, at least, move the bar on a sustainable scale, many restaurants and hotels offer their guests beverages in Compostable plastic cups. The appearance (a nice plastic cup with green leaves and wording highlighting that it is compostable) gives the guest a feeling that they are contributing to the effort to rid the planet of single-use plastics. But in the case of most Florida businesses using the PLA Compostable cups, they are doing more harm than good. In order for a compostable cup to actually compost, it has to be collected in a separate bio bag and brought to an industrial composting facility. There are only eight of these in the entire United States and the closest to Florida? North Carolina. Unfortunately, these cups can’t be recycled and if thrown in a landfill (which they usually are), they will sit there for hundreds of years. Recyclable cups have a better chance of being recycled and reused in most parts of the country. ReRoute America is a seller and distributor of sustainable products for the Restaurant and Hospitality Industries. By offering products such as straws, cutlery, cups and to-go containers made from the by-products of such plants as the Agave Plant, the Sugarcane Plant or from recycled materials our mission is to lessen the environmental impact on our planet by avoiding single-use plastics. Goal is to inform and educate the industries we serve on the best way to promote a sustainable environment inside of their properties. By making sure our customers and in turn, their guests, understand when to use compostable products and how these products respond to certain factors, such as heat and water, we can start to move the needle in a positive direction and responsibly promote sustainability. H OW TO T R E AT M E L A S M A , AC C O R D I N G TO TOP SKIN EXPERT CRISTINA LÉVON

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A Coastal Icon Emerges: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples ARTICLE BY CAROLINE UNDERWOOD BURMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY COURTESY OF STOCK DEVELOPMENT

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Developed by venerated marketplace leader STOCK Residences, the new waterfront project is a major draw for luxury homebuyers The prime property market is abuzz with news surrounding Naples’ newest and most legendary waterfront address: The RitzCarlton Residences, Naples. The exclusive, ultra-luxury development -- which is the brainchild of the award-winning, Naples-based family-owned developer, STOCK Development -- breaks ground this year (on track for completion in 2025) and is already being hailed as a “must-see.” Located at the intersection of Vanderbilt Beach Road and Gulf Shore Drive, it accentuates everything that makes Naples such an iconic, globally-treasured destination -- from Gulf of Mexico panoramas and access to the sands of Vanderbilt Beach, to views of the adjacent estuary, and use of a private, 22-slip full-service marina. STOCK Development, led by CEO Brian Stock, has built a two decades-long reputation on excellence, and is recognized as the number one luxury homebuilder in Southwest Florida. In addition to being revered for its high-end residences, the company is widely lauded for its luxury lifestyle amenities and unparalleled expertise which will permeate throughout the designs of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples. “This is a brand-new construction in a highly favored waterfront location where there is virtually no opportunity to buy ‘new’ or build new, for that matter,” said Stock. “Residents are going to have every imaginable amenity and convenience at their fingertips, coupled

with the legendary service of The Ritz-Carlton. For those buyers looking for that quintessential combination of ‘new,’ waterfront, and world-class offerings in the heart of Naples, this is the ultimate choice.” The architecture of The Residences involves a cadre of top visionaries: Curts Gaines Hall Jones (CGHJ) Architects, interior designer Cristian Pinedo of SUSURRUS, and landscape architectural firm Booth Design Group, as well as the venerated experience of a premier general contractor, Suffolk Construction, and engineer, J.R. Evans Engineering. The project is being constructed to the most current hurricane codes including impact glass throughout and will feature two levels of parking above the flood zone, giving it added protection from the elements. Comprising a collection of 128 beautifully-appointed homes, the transformative, six-acre enclave will be flanked by Vanderbilt Beach and the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Vanderbilt Lagoon to the north. Each residence starts at nearly 3,000 square feet and features at least three bedrooms – a marketplace rarity due to their size and scope. “There has always been an important directive that we’ve adhered to: create estate-like homes with casual, free-flowing spaces that extend outside, making them feel all the more connected to the environment,” says CGHJ President and CEO Robert Hall. Project amenities include an exclusive concierge, a marina, and a lush park with walking trails, a putting green, and covered pavilions. The property will also boast The Vanderbilt Club -- a 28,000-square-foot club with a

“This is brand-new construction in a highly favored waterfront location where there is virtually no opportunity to buy ‘new’ -- or build new, for that matter.” STOCK Development CEO Brian Stock CONTINUED >

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“Residents are going to have every imaginable amenity and convenience at their fingertips, coupled with the legendary service of The Ritz-Carlton. For those buyers looking for that quintessential combination of ‘new,’ waterfront, and world-class offerings in the heart of Naples, this is the ultimate choice.” STOCK Development CEO Brian Stock Grand Owner’s atrium and lobby lounge, private restaurant, business center and coffee lounge, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a full-service spa -- a kids’ room, a teen room with a Formula 1 simulator, and a club lounge with a golf simulator and private theater, among other features. The Residences will additionally have 22,000 square feet of outdoor amenities, including a resort-style pool, lap pool, cabana suites, and fire pits.

“I don’t know of many properties offering the amount of public spaces that this one will,” said Cristian Pinedo, whose top projects include the Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto and The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. “The size of the amenities is very remarkable. The way STOCK has crafted every detail of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples is unbelievable. They wanted the best of the best: the best designs, finishes, lighting, amenity offerings, and beyond.”

S TO C K D E V E LO P M E N T I S L E D BY C E O B R I A N S TO C K : Prices for three, four, and five-bedroom residences currently start at $3 million. The homes and penthouses will have expansive terraces as well as contemporary European-style kitchens and baths, Cambria quartz countertops, 10 to 12-foot ceilings, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, porcelain and wood floors, and private elevator entrances.

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Dangling over a plunging 90 foot waterfall, my life was now in the hands of the young guides who led our small group deep into the jungle of the coastal mountains of Honduras near the Rio Cangrejal. After a crash course, thorough and hands-on, I was expected to rappel backwards, leaning into my harness, steering my descent with a wide stance and footfalls against the slippery rocks. So, double-harnessed and helmeted I locked eyes with the guide who smiled and gave me the thumbs-up. With my gaze hazy from the spray and splashing water, I focused on listening for his directions, using my right hand to grip the rope just under my seat, releasing it to drop a little farther down the vertical canyon. The crash of the waterfall was deafening, so I just kept moving aggressively until I could jump into the river and scramble onto a sunny rock to do my victory dance which included a wide smile and expletives. Our “canyoning” continued as we gingerly hiked the banks and swam down the narrow river through the thick brush, climbing moss-covered ledges, jumping into pools, abseiling a few more challenging waterfalls and finally swimming up to the small dock

at Las Cascadas Lodge, the eco resort where our adventure had begun three hours earlier. With non-stop flights servicing the bay island of Roatán and coastal port city of La Ceiba, Honduras offers an adventure destination beyond the diving that the Caribbean barrier reef waters are known for. The people are warm and welcoming, honoring the growing tourism industry for this Central American country stretching along the Caribbean and Pacific between Guatemala and Nicaragua. Boutique hotels like the Ibagari Hotel and diving-centric hotels like Barefoot Cay on Roatán are gorgeous and comfortable outposts for exploring local culture, shopping, dining out and adrenaline-packed days. Opening this summer, the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa will offer 126 guest rooms, inclusive of seven suites with balcony plunge pools overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The beachfront resort will feature four unique culinary concepts, on-site water desalination and other adaptive reuse and eco-friendly touches. The newly opened Kao Kamasa Spa (Pesh for “White City”) offers the ultimate in destination wellness with private treatment rooms and CONTINUED > MAR CH 2 0 2 3 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C O M / N A P L E S

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bungalows for innovative and recharging services. The Pesh are believed to be the original inhabitants of the Bay Islands and still exist in small numbers on the mainland. The spa features an outdoor infinity pool with a see-through floor and outdoor treatment rooms so that clients may appreciate the serenity and beauty of this unique location atop a raised-bed coral reef overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Divers flock to the island to explore the Mesoamerican Reef, the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, stretching nearly 700 miles from the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula down through the Honduran Bay Islands. Cayos Cochinos is an archipelago of 15 islands and is home to Cayos Cochinos Foundation, supporting conservation initiatives, including sustainable tourism and preservation of biodiversity together with the local Garífuna community. Hosting scientists, volunteers and divers, the Foundation works to welcome visitors with care and warmth, sharing the delicate beauty of the area. Back on the mainland, explore Pico Bonito National Park's over 217 square miles, with an altitude of over 8,000 feet in the Cordillera Nombre de Dios mountain range. Guided hikes, valley tours, fishing, rafting, jungle saunas, ziplines, hot springs, waterfall descents and mud baths are on the menu, all at lower prices than other popular adventure destinations nearby. BarefootCay.com IbagariHotel.com PicoBonito.com HondurasWaterfallDescents.com LaVillaDeSoledad.com GrandRoatanResort.com CayosCochinos.org

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The Cancer Alliance Network is a non-profit organization that helps children and adults affected by cancer by providing financial assistance, resources and support to our local neighbors living in Collier and Lee Counties. They offer programs such as cancer support groups, nutrition classes, education, and community events. CancerAllianceofNaples.org Monica Miraglilo is excited to provide a path for women to get into construction and home renovation through Girlbuild, an educational membership program that teaches them an overview of what they need to know to succeed in the industry. Her goal is to help women gain confidence and financial freedom through the home design and renovation process. Visit Girlbuild.com, Instagram and Facebook. Photo by Daniel Muniak STARability Foundation recently kicked off the 10th season of its all-inclusive baseball league. Founded in 2013, the league provides STAR participants with the opportunity to experience the camaraderie and connections of playing America’s favorite pastime. STARability’s one-of-a-kind baseball league gives everyone the chance to bat, round the bases and score a run for their team while connecting with friends for fitness, friendship and fun. The league consists of four teams playing Saturdays from January to April, concluding with a coaches versus players game and awards picnic. Learn more at STARability.org. Whether you’re 18 or 80, we guarantee there is a role for you if you’re looking to give your time. Habitat for Humanity of Collier County has jobs for everyone, to get you involved in the job that maximizes your abilities and helps guide their mission forward. And not all Habitat Collier volunteer jobs are on the job site! Whether you’re comfortable at a computer, interested in retail, or looking to work more closely with their partner families, there are a wide variety of opportunities to give your time and make a difference in the community. HabitatCollier.org

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Metropolitan Naples is located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue South and Davis Boulevard.

Metropolitan Naples INTRODUCING A NEW ACTIVE AND VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOOD

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Jerry Starkey and Fred Pezeshkan are not only long-time residents of Naples, but they have also helped shape, define and transform the city’s personality from a sleepy fishing village into a tropical urban oasis. Pezeshkan arrived in Naples in 1979 and built many residential, mixed-use and commercial structures including the beautiful Naples Bay Resort and some of the iconic buildings on Fifth Avenue South. Starkey arrived in 1988 and developed many large-scale luxury master-planned communities, golf courses, luxury hotels, marinas, traditional residences and high-rise homes throughout the state, as well as in others.

Now, the two creative and accomplished professionals have joined forces to develop the new mixed-use community, Metropolitan Naples, on the high-profile, 5.3-acre parcel located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue South and Davis Boulevard, just over the Gordon River bridge. Metropolitan Naples promises to be an active and vibrant neighborhood where people live, work and play. Over the past year significant infrastructure below ground and offsite was constructed including bringing utilities to the site, building the roadways, as well as redesigning and improving the drainage and water systems for the larger surrounding area. In December, construction cranes were moved to the site and vertical construction began on the first building in Metropolitan Naples, Ascent, a 15-story luxury residential rental tower with ground floor restaurant and retail spaces. This building is expected to be completed in 2024. The second 15-story tower will be the luxurious and beautiful Aura at Metropolitan Naples, which will feature 56 residences on the upper floors and the first level featuring the residential lobby and boutique retail shops. Aura is scheduled to be under construction this year and more information about these residences is available at the Metropolitan Naples Sales Gallery at 365 Fifth Avenue South next to The French restaurant. CONTINUED >

The Resident Lounge at Aura features an elegant bar with plenty of seating at it and around it. Below: Floor to ceiling windows enhance the views from every Aura residence.

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Metropolitan Naples Development Team: (Pictured left to right) Ed Gonzalez, Jerry Starkey, Fred Pezeshkan, Alexander Pezeshkan

“When we began planning Metropolitan Naples, our research indicated there was a pent-up demand for quality, luxury residences in the downtown area,” stated Starkey. “Our goal was to address this demand by creating a new downtown neighborhood that incorporates a vibrant lifestyle, convenient to all downtown has to offer with its own retail, restaurant and office spaces to expand and complement downtown Naples.” The 15-story Aura condominium will also have incredible amenities, including an infinity pool and fitness center on the roof of its top floor and a 5th floor Club level with indoor and outdoor lounges, a business center, a guest suite, fire pits and a nice putting green for all to enjoy. “The combination of offering luxurious residences, amazing rooftop amenities and convenient onsite establishments just a quick elevator ride away, has fueled the high interest in Metropolitan Naples,” added Pezeshkan. Metropolitan Naples will consist of three buildings creating an active street scene of restaurants and boutique retail. The third building will also offer Class A offices above the ground floor restaurants and retail, and all three buildings have private enclosed garage parking with luxury residential units on the top floors where the Gulf, bay, treetop and urban views are spectacular.

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Metropolitan Naples’ sales gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and by appointment anytime. Your hosts at the gallery are Ed Gonzalez, Sharyl Wicks and Natalie Glaze of Metropolitan Naples Realty. MetropolitanNaples.com 239.758.9500

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We love this piece by Jojo Anavim whose work blurs the line between mass consumerism and fine art. Anavim is also recognized for his commissions for NBA players, business moguls and top-charting musicians including Amar’e Stoudemire, Seth McFarlane, Selena Gomez, Big Sean, Sheldon Adelson, Paris Hilton and Daymond John. We sat down with the artist at Quidley & Company Fine Art Gallery, where you’ll find his art, to ask about his path and future. Sue G. Collins: For readers interested in investing in art or just one piece for their home, what questions would you ask them to find a good fit? Jojo Anavim: The first thing I ask any potential new collector is whether or not they love the piece. When you’re living with a piece of art, it’s important that it resonates with you whether that be aesthetically emotionally, spiritually or otherwise. My paintings have a lot of layers and the one thing I hear most after someone acquires one is they notice something new every time they look at the painting and as a result grow to love it more over time. SC: As a child you enrolled in art classes taught by Disney animator Al Baruch, creator of the legendary characters Captain Hook and Mighty Mouse and you’ve credited Baruch with instilling creative confidence that led you to embrace art as more than a hobby early in your life. Your work often depicts the nostalgia of the brands and packaging you were surrounded by during this time - down to the LifeSavers your grandmother would always carry in her purse. How much does nostalgia play into our decision-making process when finding art we love?

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JA: No matter how much material wealth one has I’ve found it’s impossible to recreate the happiness and excitement brought on early in your life, so naturally anything nostalgic to me as a kid seems to be an integral part of my visual language, and thankfully that translates to many of my collectors as well. SC: We love your rich and vibrant color palates, vintage ephemera, alongside subversive and playful imagery paying homage to contemporary art greats Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns. What will gallery visitors see this month at Quidley? JA: I have a wide range in terms of my subject matter and the team at Quidley & Co always does an exceptional job of juxtaposing my works with other artists on the roster. You never know what you’re going to see next and I think that’s what makes it exciting. QuidleyAndCo.com

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