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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Rob Hannon | rob.hannon@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Happy holidays, friends WHILE THE HOLIDAYS MAY LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT THIS YEAR, SOME THINGS WILL NEVER CHANGE. For us in Naples, that means beautiful lights at the Naples Botanical Garden, festive windows and lights along Fifth Ave South and yes, sunsets at the beach that beat any man-made decorations.

In this holiday issue, meet two inspirational athletes who live together (they’re twins), train together (they’re Special Olympics champions) and bake together (for local first responders). We salute Lisa and Lauren Maiocco and wish them

Sue Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Paige Shirk AD DESIGNER

Matthew Endersbe L AYO UT DESIGNER

Dana Rudolph CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Bev Hollingshead, Aubrey Sewell CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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a very Merry Christmas!

The fashion gurus at Mondo Oumo have kindly put together a shortlist of gifts for the special men in your life. One for them…one for you! See the gift guide on page 28.

And if the Santa on the cover doesn't get you feeling all HO HO HO, then sit down with a cup of coffee (or your favorite libation) and relax with this issue to help get you in the holiday spirit.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

See you around!

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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanakkah and a very blessed new year to you all.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

FEATURES 14 The Finest Finish Abernathy Finish Master, small but mighty.

22 Seeing the magic of the holidays The team at Frantz EyeCare shares memories of Christmases past.

32 The Pride of Naples Meet sisters Lisa and

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Lauren Maiocco, Special Olympics champions.

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Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Our Town

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Travel Destination

22 Healthy Lifestyle 28 Inspired By 32 Trend Setter

AROUND TOWN

CONSERVANCY'S MARKETING EFFORTS APPLAUDED The American Advertising Federation District 4 honored the Conservancy of Southwest Florida for its excellence in advertising and marketing for both print and video campaigns. The Conservancy received a Gold Angel Award for the Animal Speaker Poster Campaign, with kidfriendly bold graphics and fun facts about wildlife at the Conservancy. The posters feature “animal ambassadors” including an alligator, snake, owl and turtle with quick facts to illustrate, in a matter of seconds, that the Nature Center is both fun and educational for people of all ages. A Gold Angel

LIGHTS IN THE GARDEN

Award was also awarded to the Conservancy for video production. “A World Without Sea Turtles,”

The holiday affair at the “root” of many family

a three-minute video featuring Conservancy

traditions returns through December 31. Stroll

Biologist Leif Johnson, inspired donors to con-

pathways at the Naples Botanical Garden, illumi-

tribute to the Conservancy’s sea turtle research

nated with millions of lights, enjoy special holiday

program. The Conservancy’s advertising and

cocktails and menu items at Fogg Café, and hum

marketing initiatives submitted for the Angel

along to favorite tunes performed by live musicians.

Awards were led by Kate Kintz, director of mar-

New designs this year promise to add an element

keting and creative services; Greg Willette, digi-

of surprise and delight, along with longtime favorite

tal media manager; and Katie Ferron, community

features. Tickets start at $12 for members. Children

engagement coordinator.

under 3 are free. NaplesGarden.org

TNP TREES & TEAS FESTIVAL The Naples Players and Gulf Coast International Properties are kicking off the holiday season with the Trees & Teas Festival, December 4-19, Stroll through a wonderland of themed holiday trees designed by Naples’ finest artists while enjoying one of the decadent teas provided by The Naples Spice and Tea Exchange with carolers and performers plus the chance to purchase one of a limited number of custom-designed wreaths. Inside the Naples Players community theatre on 5th Avenue South in downtown Naples. The festival is open from 2-9 p.m. daily, but advance tickets and reservations are required to promote safe distancing. Tickets are free for current TNP Season

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NAPLES YACHT CLUB HONORED

Ticket Holders. $18 for adults and $12 for children.

Naples Yacht Club, the first and oldest private

Admission includes a free cup of tea. Tickets for

club in Naples, has once again achieved Platinum

the VIP Preview party are $60/each and include a

Clubs® of America recognition. In the latest rank-

cocktail hour and meet-and-greet with the artists.

ing of the nation’s top clubs by The Club Leaders

Also The Naples Players KidzAct program presents

Forum Advisory Board, Naples Yacht Club is

a holiday production of The Sound of Music in

ranked as the number six yacht club in the United

Blackburn Hall December 12 - 14. Drive-In Movie

States and the top yacht club in Florida. The interior

Nights sponsored by The Inn on Fifth. More events

design of the clubhouse was inspired by a historical

at NaplesPlayers.org, 239.263.7990

mural by local artist Paul Arsenault.

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AROUND TOWN

COLLEGE BOUND Immokalee Technical College (iTECH) is excited to join forces with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) for a new workforce education initiative aimed at raising awareness of short-term career and technical education programs. Get There Florida highlights the key benefits of the programs available locally in Southwest Florida and to all Floridians statewide. Career and technical education, often referred to as “CTE,” serves as a critical component in preparing individuals for occupations important to Florida’s economic development. Program offerings are organized into 17 career paths and are geared toward middle school, high school, district technical school, and Florida College System students throughout the

sunset to enjoy this breathtaking location over-

state. At GetThereFL.com, Floridians can learn

looking the Gulf and pristine beaches. Options

more about CTE and workforce training programs

on the new dinner menu range from Gulf Black

available at state and technical colleges, align

Grouper to Beef Ribeye to Kurobuta Pork Chop.

their interests with a career path, and connect

For reservations, call 239-435-4347 or visit

with their local institution to enroll.

NaplesBeachHotel.com/dining .

BAR TULIA IN THE WORKS Stevens Construction has started construction of Bar Tulia at Mercato, located at 9118 Strada Place, Suites 8145-8150 in Naples, announced Daniel Adams, vice president/principal, Stevens Construction, Inc. Stevens Construction is providing a 3,200-square-foot interior renovation, which will house a second location of Bar Tulia, led by award-winning Chef/Partner Vincenzo Betulia. Bar Tulia, renowned for being the premier gastro/craft cocktail pub on Fifth Avenue South in Naples, will feature interior design elements such as reclaimed lumber, brick flooring and built-in seating. Bar Tulia will include a main dining room, bar and full commercial kitchen with pizza oven. Bar Tulia will also offer spacious outdoor areas with extended outdoor seating and mezzanine-level dining. Owned by the Campagna Hospitality Group (CHG), which operates Osteria Tulia, Bar Tulia and The French, Bar Tulia at Mercato is slated for completion in spring 2021.

DINING AT THE BEACH HB’s on the Gulf, the scenic beachfront restaurant at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, is

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now open for breakfast and lunch. Additionally,

Would you like to get in touch with us? We would

the picturesque restaurant is unveiling entic-

love to hear from you! Contact us at CityLifestyle.

ing new dinner and dessert menus. Guests and

com/Naples using the Get In Touch link and let us

locals can now enjoy this gem from sunrise to

know what you think.

Naples Lifestyle | December 2020

An enduring Naples tradition HONORING TRADITIONS, COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE SINCE 1947

Painting of Naples Yacht Club by Paul Arsenault

OUR TOWN

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ABERNATHY FINISH MASTER STARTED

their cabinets redone and today residential

shop, a custom color mixing, matching, and

AS A SMALL COMPANY IN 1994 WITH

and commercial cabinet refinishing and/

toning department, as well as a showroom

JUST TWO EMPLOYEES AND A SMALL

or resurfacing, modifications, and custom

where professional designers or home-

FINISHING SHOP. In the beginning, their

builds make up the bulk of their business.

owners can browse examples of colors,

focus was on furniture finishing and repair

Their portfolio also includes entertainment

finishes, and wood types. They now have

for residential and commercial clients such

units, wet bars, desks, bunk beds, murphy

16 employees including four master finish-

as resorts, restaurants, and offices. As their

beds, custom wall designs, and much more.

ers with 20+ years’ experience each, three

work gained notoriety in the public sector,

With the increase in business, Abernathy

master builders with 25+ years’ experience

their clients began to ask for their assistance

could do nothing but expand. Their small

each, four prep techs who sand each item

with cabinet refinishing and modifications

shop is now a 10,000 sq. ft. state of the art

by hand, plus experienced and professional

in their personal homes. Soon they found

facility. It houses spray booths, prep sta-

design consultants. Using local vendors,

themselves booked with clients wanting

tions, finishing areas, a custom woodwork

they procure the highest quality of product

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from primers, lacquers, stains, soft-close

shop, a sample of the requested finish is

check by the department head to ensure

hardware, and building materials.

made up, and with approval of the sample,

your satisfaction.

Each job they take is personal and con-

the manual work starts. In Phase two, the

For over 23 years, Abernathy Finish Master

tains three phases. To begin, Abernathy

onside crew arrives and covers all areas

has prided themselves on age old traditions,

makes an on-site visit to discuss the client’s

that need protection from over-spray before

techniques, and craftsmanship to make their

desires, needs, and expectations. They share

beginning. Then they prep the surfaces that

clients’ complete satisfaction their number

their expert experience and knowledge to

need to be finished by hand cleaning, sand-

one priority. So whether you want to bring

make valuable suggestions and come up

ing, priming and sanding them again. Upon

new life to your current finishes, use your

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completion of the project in a timely and pro-

existing cabinets as the foundation for an

understood and choices have been made,

fessional manner, the area will be de-masked

entirely new look, or design a custom piece

an estimate is written up, doors and drawer

to reveal your beautiful new space. The final

to complete a room in your house, they lov-

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the point of it all

CHRISTMAS IN THE ADIRONDACKS

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UST AS THE BATH WATER IN MY SOAKING TUB WAS LOSING ITS STEAM, THE FIRE WAS CALLING FOR ANOTHER LOG. Climbing out of the deep tub and

into a thirsty robe, I threw a few more logs into the big stone fireplaces in the bathroom and sitting room. Every window in the Lookout Suite offered an expansive view over moody Upper Saranac Lake where a thick fog was hanging over the still water and green peaks of the Adirondacks beyond. It was the perfect afternoon for a fire. And a long hot bath with a book. An ideal day at The Point, a charming 11-room Relais & Chateaux property and former Great Camp of William Avery Rockefeller II located in the Adirondacks in upstate New York.

Thoughtful and elevated touches welcome even the most discerning guests at every turn. The game room bar is stocked with homemade chips and cookies as well as gin and whisky from Lake Placid and beyond. The library offers old friends like Franny and Zooey and Anne Boleyn.

Handmade wooden jigsaw puzzles from Stave taunt from a neat cabinet and a grand old billiard table stands sentinel, adorned with birch bark, antlers and a hand-painted landscape of some dreamy Adirondack lake (nearby, likely). If you must, you can watch television here (your room won’t have one) while you pretend the news or football score is more interesting than the view or the company. The Point attracts travelers who have honed the art of vacationing, taking pride in turning off phones and turning to the person next to them to carry on a conversation.

Dinners are an affair, with black tie dress suggested two nights a week in keeping with the historic perspective of the Gilded Age as no fewer than seven courses are served across tables set for a large party of your newest “Friends in Residence” (their names will be printed on the nightly menu laid at your place). One evening, Versace china and crushed velvet navy tablecloths paired seamlessly, framing a meal created by Chef Loïc Leperlier and his team. Among the more memorable dishes (though each and every one left an impression) were a delicate yellowtail snapper served with fava beans, avocados, wild rice, sea beans and preserved lemon and nilgai (antelope) with ramps foraged the day before during a woods walk, Swiss chard from the kitchen garden, morels and rhubarb.

Change after dinner, bundle up and take a walk down to the lake, look up at the stars and listen. You may hear the crackle of a nearby bonfire, a champagne cork popping or nothing at all.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

SEEING THE MAGIC O F T H E H O L I D AY S THE TEAM AT FRANTZ EYECARE SHARES MEMORIES OF CHRISTMASES PAST

THE HOLIDAYS OFFER US A TIME TO SLOW DOWN,

Genuine compassion as a surgeon only comes about

REMINISCE AND CREATE NEW MEMORIES WITH LOVED

through the ability to take on the fears of the patient and to

ONES. The busy doctors and staff at Frantz EyeCare here in

then articulate a kind and confident course of treatment for

Naples believes family comes first and agreed to share their

the patient. Dr. Frantz is focused on relieving his patients’

personal stories of celebration and family. Happy holidays!

concerns and putting them at ease while providing high quality care. Giving back to the Southwest Florida commu-

JONATHAN M. FRANTZ, MD, FACS Dr. Jonathan Frantz has been the chief surgeon and med-

nity from that which he has been blessed to receive is one of Dr. Frantz’s greatest honors.

ical director of Frantz EyeCare for 26 years. He is the number one PanOptix Cataract Surgeon in Florida and the first

NISHA WARRIER, MD, MPH

to bring new technology to the Southwest Florida market

Dr. Warrier is one of Southwest Florida’s most renowned

through the Vivity lens for cataract patients and SMILE for

vitreoretinal surgeons. She specializes in the overall compre-

patients who are looking for a flapless alternative to LASIK.

hensive management of both medical and surgical disorders of

Dr. Frantz combines his extensive experience, dedication to

the vitreous and retina to include age-related macular degen-

high-quality patient care, and impressive educational back-

eration, rare macular disorders, diabetic retinopathy, retinal

ground along with the latest technical advances in the field

detachments, holes and tears, as well as other retinal disorders.

of laser vision correction and cataract surgery to provide

For Dr. Warrier, the holidays are a time for joy, giving, and

patients with solutions designed specifically to enhance

also for family and friends. “We have a few traditions we

their individual lifestyle requirements.

have adopted as a family. We love to go to pick out a tree

In addition to being a dedicated surgeon and affection-

all together to see what fits us best for that year. Then, my

ately known as “Papa Bear”, Dr. Frantz is passionate about

children, husband, and I spend an evening decorating our tree

giving back to the community through Mission Cataract USA.

with lights and ornaments while listening to infectious holiday

Having recently completed one of these events at the Fort

music. While the kids love the gifts they receive, we also par-

Myers office, Dr. Frantz and his team of specialists were able

ticipate with our schools in teaching the kids to donate food,

to provide both compassion and clear vision to patients who

clothes, and toys to bring joy to others. We have recently also

did not have insurance or the ability to pay for cataract sur-

started the ‘Elf of the Shelf’ tradition which our kids love, and

gery due to financial challenges.

it definitely keeps everyone on their toes. The holidays are a great time of year in our family to take a moment, cherish what we have, and make new memories.”

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Nisha Warrier, MD

Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED)

WILLIAM W. EHRLICH, MD, FAACS

MAXWELL A. BURCH, MD

As the lead cosmetic surgeon with Frantz Cosmetic

Dr. Burch is the newest member of the Frantz EyeCare

Center, Dr. William Ehrlich is able to expand the Frantz

team of specialists, and most recently joins us from Tufts

EyeCare brand of high-quality eye care by bringing a

New England Eye Center in Boston, Massachusetts. He

line of eyelid, facial and body rejuvenation procedures

specializes in the treatment of cataracts, corneal dis-

to the practice. He has a heart of gold and looks at each

ease including corneal scarring, keratoconus, corneal

of his procedures as having the potential to improve

edema, dislocated IOL’s, and refractive correction.

the patient’s life, change how others view themselves

The Christmas season is one of Dr. Burch’s favorite

– and even how they see themselves. His goal every

holidays. He says, “I have such fond memories of driv-

day is to enrich every patient’s mind and heart through

ing to New Orleans with my family every December to

high-quality cosmetic services.

see Celebration in the Oaks (a holiday lights festival).

Dr. Ehrlich and his wife, Carrie, migrated to Florida

Seeing City Park decorated in lights while enjoying a

from a colder climate several years ago. Dr. Ehrlich says

cup of hot chocolate was the best way to get into the

that their favorite family holiday tradition was taking

Christmas spirit. We always wrapped up the night with

their four children to the country to cut down their own

a hot bowl of gumbo or etouffee with Christmas carols

Christmas tree. Although Dr. Ehrlich’s children are now

being played in the background”.

grown, these past traditions bring nostalgia and sweet memories to every holiday season.

THE FRANTZ EYECARE TEAM

IRA PERSZYK, MD

Southwest Florida community is that while we are a family

The most important thing we would like to convey to the As one of the area’s top Glaucoma Specialist, Dr.

of employees who live, work and enjoy the same things as

Ira Perszyk maintains a very busy schedule at Frantz

our neighbors, we also share in the same challenges and

EyeCare. He specializes in the comprehensive man-

heartaches. The year 2020 started off with great expec-

agement of both medical and surgical disorders relat-

tations, but we were all thrown a curve ball in the way of

ing to the treatment of glaucoma, high-eye pressure,

physical, emotional and economic challenges that none of

laser surgery for glaucoma, and cataract surgery.

us expected. Jobs lost or furloughed, loved ones confined

Dr. Perszyk grew up in the Treasure State of Montana where the naturally colder climate lent itself to pictur-

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or ill – we have faced one of the biggest learning curves as a society that most of us can remember.

esque Christmas seasons. His childhood holiday tra-

But we will persevere because we are a resilient

ditions included venturing into the mountains to pick

people – it’s at the root of who we are as Americans

out the perfect Christmas tree, attending Christmas

and as a Southwest Florida community. At Frantz

Eve services with his grandmother, and skiing with

EyeCare, our wish for you this holiday season is that

his brother on Christmas Day. The Christmas feast

while you are enjoying spending time with friends and

always included crab legs ordered in from Seattle, and

family in whatever ways you can be together, that you

his mom’s traditional English pudding with brandy.

will also find time to press the reset button of hope as

Dr. Perszyk’s grandfather is from Great Britain, so

we approach 2021. Remember that hope is being able

he was able to experience English traditions such as

to see that there is light despite the darkness around

British Christmas crackers and crowns, as well as the

us. From the Frantz EyeCare Team to your family – may

American traditions they enjoyed as a family.

you experience a joyous, prosperous, and hopeful 2021!

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William W. Ehrlich, MD, FAACS

Ira Perszyk, MD

Maxwell A. Burch-MD

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The Pride of

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Lisa

MEET SISTERS LISA AND LAUREN MAIOCCO, SPECIAL OLYMPICS CHAMPIONS

Sisters and champs

LISA AND LAUREN MAIOCCO OF NAPLES

these athletes and who, without exception, focus on

WILL BE BAKING COOKIES THIS MONTH, AS

their ability and not disability. Lastly, I am thankful

THEY DO EVERY YEAR. Dozens and dozens

for how Naples has embraced people with special

of cookies. It’s their joyful Christmas tradition to

needs and how it has adopted a vision for inclusion.

deliver cookies to local fire stations to thank the first responders in the community for their hard

LISA AND LAUREN: We are thankful for all the

work. They have been treated to tours of stations

friends we have met through Special Olympics

and look forward to their holiday giving every year.

Florida and for being able to compete in different

When they are not baking, you may find the twins

sports, gaining more confidence and taking on

are on the track training. They are Special Olympics

more responsibility. We are thankful that when we

champions! Meet Lisa and Lauren and their mother

do our best we get medals and ribbons. We are

and Special Olympics Florida coach, Janet.

most thankful, though, for our family and our church friends who are always by our side encouraging us.

NL: WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR

It makes us feel very cared for.

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? LISA: I am thankful for Special Olympics Florida JANET: I’m thankful that I’ve had the privilege to

and being part of the Leadership Team. I feel chal-

parent my twin daughters, Lisa and Lauren. They

lenged to expand my thinking and problem-solving

have taught me so much about perseverance and

skills and be a positive representative of the orga-

what the human spirit is capable of. I am beyond

nization. I am thankful for my volunteer job at St.

grateful for Special Olympics Florida and for the

John’s Thrift Shoppe.

opportunity to coach the athletes, lend a listening ear, and cheer them on while celebrating their

LAUREN: I am thankful for my school program

unique skills and abilities. I am thankful for the

through Easter Seals. I have learned many new

parents, caregivers, and volunteers who work with

job and life skills.

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Lauren and Lisa