Naples Illustrated November 2022

THE “ROMAN MASTER” A PART-TIME NEAPOLITAN ARTIST LIVES A LIFE DEDICATED TO ART Dario Campanile

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MEET A THREE-TIME TONY AWARD-WINNING NAPLES RESIDENT

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CONTENTS

NOVEMBER 2022 | NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM FOR THE LATEST IN ALL THINGS LUXURY

FEATURES 100 BRUSH WITH GREATNESS

120 TO SERVE AND PROTECT

Part-time Neapolitan Dario Campanile has created a colorful artistic career

Producer and actor Keith Wallace dedicates his life to helping Naples-based talent

By Jane E. Enos

By Gaylene Salomons

108 PLOT TWISTS

124 TURNING POINTE

Legal thriller author Scott Turow and his wife, Adriane, enjoy a full life in Naples

Miami City Ballet dancers sashay into season with bewitching fall fashion

By Cary Barbor

Photography by Gabor Jurina

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Alexander McQueen dress, cuff For buying information, turn to page 191.

114 NAPLES TO BROADWAY Class act Sandi Moran shares her successes as a Broadway producer

GABOR JURINA

By Gina Birch

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DEPARTMENTS 34 FROM THE EDITOR 38 RSVP Events with The Aielli Group, Turk & Turk, Avow Hospice, and more

INSIDER 49 SPOTLIGHT Meet best-selling author and St. Petersburg resident Sarah Penner

50 AROUND TOWN Hurricane Ian relief via the Collier Community Foundation, Polestar electric vehicles, and more

54 FINDS Must-have merch that shows local love

STYLE 59 THE LOOK Covetable coffee-table books and gala-season-ready retro accessories and dresses

62 REAL TALK WITH...

Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz

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RESIDE 69 HOME Modernist architecture and design gradually garner interest in the Naples area

74 INSPIRED LIVING Create mood-inducing rooms with color psychology

78 ELEMENTS VENJHAMIN REYES

Metallic accents mix and merge with home decor

X ON THE COVER: PHOTOGRAPHER: MICHAEL CARONCHI MODEL: DARIO CAMPANILE LOCATION: CAMPANILE RESIDENCE, NAPLES

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80 INTO THE OUTSIDE Container gardens offer constant opportunities for creative plantscaping in Southwest Florida

JOURNEYS 85 WANDERLUST Explore Zimbabwe’s stunning safari secrets

90 QUICK TRIPS A weekend at the reimagined W South Beach

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CONTENTS 92 HIGH ROAD Cadillac’s new all-electric Celestiq flagship

94 HIGH SEAS Fratelli Aprea’s handcrafted gozzo cruisers

TOP DENTISTS 135 DENTIST PROFILES The area’s premier dental practices

EAT + DRINK 153 DINING A renowned local resto hosts innovative vegan dinners

154 LOCAL BITES

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A new chef-driven catering company, Third Street South Farmers Market moves to prime time, and more

162 MINDFUL MIXOLOGIST Fix festive Floridian spiced wine for friends

BALANCE 165 FAMILY Consider a new addition for Adopt a Senior Pet Month

166 HEALTH & FITNESS Yoga for kids, what to eat before working out, how to avoid medical gaslighting, and more

170 LIVING WITH IVEY All about the intuitive eating trend

172 GOOD NATURE The calming properties of ylang-ylang

174 BEAUTY The buzz about haute and healing honey products

176 WEALTH Understanding the Federal Reserve’s role

SCENE 187 TOP BILLING The Marco Island Historical Museum showcases rare Key Marco artifacts and watercolors

188 CALENDAR

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What to see and do this month

PHOTO FINISH 192 HEATHER DONLAN A spectacular shot from a Naples photographer

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FROM THE EDITOR

OPEN HEARTS FOR THE ARTS

JESSI NORVELL OF MEGAN DIPIERO PHOTOGRAPHY

Our town should be starting to bustle, with more traffic and larger crowds in restaurants and stores. However, in Hurricane Ian’s wake, there is much uncertainty, much to clean up, and in some circumstances, much to rebuild. For all of you adversely impacted by the storm, we at Naples Illustrated send out our thoughts and prayers. And just like so many others in our tight-knit community, we are eager to help with restoration efforts in all ways possible.

While there’s no minimizing the catastrophic effects of Ian, perhaps this issue of Naples Illustrated, dedicated to arts and culture, will provide a much-needed distraction, as well as a reminder of how amazing our city and its inhabitants are, as we spotlight a handful of talented, accomplished individuals who have excelled across the arts.

On this issue’s cover is Dario Campanile, a part-time Naples resident who has been painting for more than six decades. Born in Rome, Campanile has spent a lifetime creating remarkable art. What’s most incredible—in my estimation, anyway—is his proficiency in myriad artistic styles, including Realism, Surrealism, Impressionism, and now, Abstractionism. Few have the ability to master with such broad strokes, but Campanile, who is incredibly humble and gracious, has made the most of his art-filled life. Flip to page 100 to learn more about this creative genius, including his encounters with Salvador Dalí, Giorgio de Chirico, and the Dalai Lama.

Speaking of genius, we’re also excited to profile best-selling author Scott Turow and his wife, Adriane, in this issue. Scott, who has penned such titles as Presumed Innocent, The Burden of Proof, and The Last Trial, has enjoyed a successful career as both an attorney and writer. Adriane is an attorney, too, and the couple split their time between Naples and Greater Chicago. Read more about the Turows and learn about Scott’s new novel, Suspect, starting on page 108.

It’s not easy to bust into Broadway, but there’s a three-time Tony Award–winning producer in our midst in Naples. Many people know Sandi Moran and her husband, Tom, as committed philanthropists in our community. In fact, the new Gulfshore Playhouse mainstage will bear their surname as the Moran Mainstage. Over and above philanthropic endeavors, however, Sandi is an above-the-line Broadway producer, guiding the creative and artistic direction of performances. Beginning on page 114, read more about this beautiful, big-hearted theatrical enthusiast.

As for hearts, mine is rather heavy as I write this while our community recovers from Hurricane Ian’s destruction.

If you’re looking for ways to help, the Collier Community Foundation’s Collier Comes Together Hurricane Relief Fund (colliercf.org) is a reputable option to consider. All donations are distributed to nonprofits serving victims and their families.

We hope you enjoy this issue of Naples Illustrated. Thanksgiving is upon us this month—what a fantastic reminder that we have plenty to be grateful for, even through tough times.

With heartfelt sincerity,

Jane E. Enos jenos@naplesillustrated.com

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1. George Aristizabal, Keith Wallace 2. Matt Dykes, Dennis Goodman, Keith Wallace, Jason Smith, Ingrid Aielli 3. Kristen and Dennis Goodman 4. Ingrid Aielli, Lili Montes 5. Lisa Chamberlain, Brad Heiges, Sandra Rios 6. Cary Tronnier, Dennis Goodman 7.

Quentin Lutz, Courtney Sullivan 8. Jay Folz, Joe Duva, Ron Repice 9. Gregg Zavodny, Mary Kaye Rueth 10. Madisyn Goodman, Presley Pierre 11. Sue Huff, Matt Dykes,

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AVOW HONORS VETERANS WHAT: Sixth Annual Armed Forces Celebration WHERE: Avow Hospice campus, Naples DETAILS: In support of its ongoing commitment to provide veteran-centric care, Avow Hospice plans several events every year to honor veterans. The sixth annual celebration included musical entertainment, a rifle salute, and a keynote address by U.S. Army Retired Chaplain, Brigadier General Kenneth E. Brandt.

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CAPITALIZING ON CREATIVITY Sarah Penner is the New York Times and internationally best-selling author of The Lost Apothecary.

Throughout her 13-year career in corporate America, Penner craved a creative outlet. One day she finally heeded the urge to write a book and applied the same discipline to writing that she did to analyzing spreadsheets.

This year’s Friends of the Library of Collier County welcomes Penner, who resides in St. Petersburg, to an in-person author spotlight event at Sugden Community Theatre on November 3. Turn the page for a conversation with Penner, and learn how she successfully swapped numbers for letters. (collier-friends.org; sarahpenner. com) –Gaylene Salomons

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INSIDER Best-selling author Sarah Penner resides in St. Petersburg.

CAPITALIZING ON CREATIVITY Continued

NI: What is your formal education?

Penner: I have no formal writing education. No MFA. No English degree. I went to the University of Kansas and graduated with a degree in finance.

[As a young businesswoman, Penner traveled the world, writing only in her free time; she admits she did take some online writing classes before attempting to write her first novel.] In early 2021, upon the great reception of my debut novel, The Lost Apothecary, I resigned from my day job. I’m now thrilled to call myself a full-time author.

Are you an avid reader? A sometime reader?

I read all the time. It’s a must for those of us working in this industry. I mostly read books that haven’t yet been released. I’m often asked to review forthcoming novels; most of these are historical fiction, mystery, or magical realism. It’s a great perk to this job, but also stressful—more deadlines to adhere to.

Were you a bookworm as a child? If so, what books did you enjoy reading?

I was a bookworm, yes, and I also loved to journal.

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What do you enjoy reading today? Do you have a favorite genre?

When I do read for pleasure, I absolutely love narrative nonfiction. My favorite author of all time is Erik Larson, and of his books, my favorite is Dead Wake. I have a strange obsession with maritime and seafaring stories. Other favorites in this subgenre include [Nathaniel] Philbrick’s In the Heart of the Sea and [Julian] Sancton’s Madhouse at the End of the Earth.

Where do you get your inspiration for your novels?

I’ve been inspired by countless authors. I love Fiona Davis’ use of a dual timeline and the fact that her historical fiction is accessible to a wide audience without feeling tense or verbose. I also love Ira Levin’s prose—namely the way he relays sensory detail with only a few words. Some of my earliest historical fiction favorites were written by Ken Follett, Philippa Gregory, and Elizabeth Kostova. I also love Erin Morgenstern’s writing style as seen in The Night Circus.

Writing a period piece necessitates research.

Where did you get your information?

For The Lost Apothecary, researching the many herbal and homespun remedies was a time-consuming albeit entertaining task. I visited the British Library, sifting through old manuscripts and drug-

gist diaries. I reviewed digitized pharmacopoeias, and I studied extensively some well-known poisoning cases in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. I was surprised by the number of plants and herbs that are highly toxic, and I was fascinated while reading about the clever, if ineffective, remedies used by the predecessors of modern-day pharmacists.

Do you have a set schedule for writing that you follow every day?

It depends on where I’m at in the writing process.

Right now, I’m focused on early publicity for The London Séance Society [Penner’s second and forthcoming novel], as well as drafting the pitch for my third book. So, my days look different, and I don’t follow a schedule. Once I begin working on my third book, I will be much more rigid with my routine. I will spend a minimum of three to four hours at my desk every morning.

Do you love what you do?

Absolutely. I truly feel like the luckiest person in the world. Every day I interact with readers and booksellers. I travel throughout the world to talk about my creative work. I read extensively, including lots of great books that aren’t yet available. And I get paid to make up wild stories full of twists and strong women. What’s not to love? —G.S.

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A New Electric Vehicle STAR

All Polestar Spaces will look similar and will offer more intimacy than the traditional vehicle showroom.

Customers can visit and speak with a Polestar specialist, experience a vehicle in person, and take a test drive.

The Polestar—with a vegan interior option—shines in a post-gasoline era and promises longer driving distances between charges. The Polestar 2 starts at $48,400 for the single-motor model and at $51,900 for the dualmotor (all-wheel drive) model. (polestar.com) –G.S.

Collier Community Foundation Reactivates its HURRICANE RELIEF FUND As residents of coastal zones, we know that impending threats of tropical storms and hurricanes are always possible. Simply stated, it’s a reality of Florida living. However, when a treacherous storm like Hurricane Ian strikes, even the most protected and most prepared can be left exposed and defenseless. While rebuilding and restoration efforts are well underway, there are many individuals in Collier County still suffering from the aftermath of Ian. The good news is, there are ways to seek help—and philanthropic channels through which to provide it. If you’re looking for assistance or for ways to assist victims of the devastating storm, the Collier Community Foundation is a great organization to consider.

A long-trusted and highly respected area nonprofit entity, the Collier Community Foundation, serving our community since 1985, works to provide aid to vulnerable citizens in Southwest Florida. Immediately after Ian’s landfall, the foundation sprang into action, reactivating its Collier Comes Together Hurricane Relief Fund, which was operational following Hurricane Irma, too.

The fund assists those affected, as well as nonprofits supporting victims. It also works to make certain the support of donors reaches intended causes quickly and efficiently. Any Collier Comes Together funds not used for Hurricane Ian relief will be returned to the Your passion. Your Collier. Crisis & Disaster Relief Fund to ensure the Collier Community Foundation is prepared for future events that affect our community. (colliercf.org) –Jane E. Enos 52

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A futuristic looking fleet of electric vehicles recently landed at the Volvo dealership in North Naples, courtesy of Polestar, the Swedish premium electric performance car brand.

Scandinavian sensibilities reign in this vehicle, starting with the no-nonsense nomenclature.

The Polestar 1, a coupe, is a hybrid; all others will be fully electric. Their first fully electric volume car, the Polestar 2, is a sporty, five-door liftback. The Polestar 3 is designed to be a premium, luxury SUV—due out by year’s end. Stay tuned for the Polestar Precept (aka Polestar 4)—an electric concept, four-door super car expected to launch in 2024—as well as an electric performance roadster planned for a 2026 debut.

An exclusive retail location called Polestar Space (the brand’s terminology for showroom) is currently being built in Naples; a digital-first retail model, allowing customers to coordinate a test drive or order a vehicle from the comfort of their homes, is available online. Five Polestar Spaces are planned for Florida; a total of 23 are planned for the United States.

36TH ANNUAL NAPLES FITNESS CHALLENGE A multigenerational day of enjoyment and a cherished tradition, the Naples Fitness Challenge featured more than 500 athletes competing in triathlon, duathlon, and relay-based events. The event supports a healthy lifestyle and provides a day of fun and fitness to families and individuals of all ages. This year’s event was held on the grounds of the future Naples Beach Club in Naples, the location of the former Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, and was organized by Y Not Tri, a Southwest Florida organization promoting triathlon events and clinics. —J. E. E.

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HOME TURF Give your neighborhood a plug with a monogrammed key chain ($16); key chains featuring a variety of Naples-based communities are available. The Paper Merchant, Naples (thepapermerchant naples.com)

NOT SHY There’s no covering up where you live when you bring this boat blanket ($225)—made from 78 recycled plastic bottles—on your next voyage; In2Green sustainable throws are ultraviolet resistant, quick drying, and machine washable.

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NO DEADBEATS ALLOWED When 5 p.m.—or noon—rock and rolls around, sip from South Florida distillers Metal Spirits, featuring vodka ($22/750 ml bottle) or rye whiskey ($33/750 ml bottle); coming soon to a bar near you or available now online. Metal Spirits (metalspirits.com)

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TAKE NOTE Jot down your to-do list in subtropical style on the Just Another Day in Paradise notepad ($29). The Paper Merchant, Naples (thepapermerchant naples.com)

TRUE COLORS This 100-percent silk twill scarf ($460), created by Southwest Florida locals Ilkay and Rasit Turk of Turk & Turk, abounds in pink flamingos and palm fronds; available at their online boutique under the Florida Scarf collection. Turk & Turk (turkandturk.com)

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GET TERRITORIAL Hand-painted sketches of neighborhood scenes delightfully decorate a set of four marble coasters ($55). BRuno, Naples (239-261-9806)

TROPICAL TREAT Satisfy your sweet tooth with a bite of Key Lime Tart ($8) and celebrate where you live with this zesty dessert. Tony’s Off Third, Naples (tonysoffthird.com)

SAY NO MORE Cinch your table linens or top off a hostess gift with this oyster shell charm ($30) that features your hometown. Republic of Decor, Naples (republicofdecor.com)

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LIQUID SUNSHINE When citrus grows in your backyard, you can start every day with a glass of 100-percent, fresh-squeezed Kennesaw cold-pressed orange juice ($5/32 oz bottle). Wynn’s Market, Naples (wynnsmarket.com)

ARTFUL SITES Celebrate our cherished city by donning your walls with works from talented local artists like Amy Moglia Heuerman; her Parachutes ($6,000), which is acrylic on canvas, evokes the striking blues and yellows we often see in our own backyards.

Amy Art, Naples (amyart.net)

READ ALL ABOUT IT For inquisitive minds, choose a book like this one ($25) geared for kids that’s packed with tidbits of regional history and trivia compiled

by Karen T. Bartlett. Wynn’s Market, Naples (wynnsmarket.com); The Paper Merchant, Naples (thepapermerchantnaples.com)

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UBS Private Wealth Management and The Matina Group are growing Please join us in welcoming Amy West and Tanya Cutrone to the team The Matina Group is excited to announce the expansion of our Naples office with the recent hiring of Amy West as Senior Vice President and Tanya Cutrone as Director.

The Matina Group is a UBS Private Wealth Management team with offices in Naples FL, Short Hills NJ and New York NY. The eleven person, multi-generational team has a broad range of experience in developing comprehensive solutions for women, business owners, entrepreneurs, and families of significant wealth.

The Matina Group delivers a world-class client experience, specializing in customized investment management and financial planning solutions as well as trust and estate planning strategies for wealthy individuals and families.

Contact us today to start the conversation.

UBS Financial Services Inc. Private Wealth Management 801 Laurel Oak Drive, Suite 500 Naples, FL 34108 The Matina Group 877-452-4344 Joseph Matina Managing Director–Wealth Management 973-315-1924 joseph.matina@ubs.com Amy West, CTFA Senior Vice President–Wealth Management 239-249-5011 a.west@ubs.com Tanya Cutrone Director–Wealth Management 239-254-7123 tanya.cutrone@ubs.com

Joseph Matina has earned national industry recognition – Barron‘s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors, 2015 – 2022 – Forbes Top 250 Wealth Advisors, 2017 – 2022

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BY KATHERINE LANDE BRANDON MAXWELL RESORT 2023 Full-skirt ballgowns in exuberant colors and patterns look fresh.

TIED UP Kim bow in patent leather ($118), Lelet NY, leletny.com

ORANGE CRUSH Gucci High Jewelry Collection Hortus Deliciarum earrings with imperial topazes, fancy tourmalines, and diamonds set in 18-karat gold (price upon request), Gucci, Naples, gucci.com

SILVER BULLET I Love Vivier bow strass silver pumps in PVC ($3,350), Roger Vivier, rogervivier.com

X STYLE NOTES CHAIN MAIL: Opt for a chain-strap shoulder bag for glamorous nights out.

PUT A BOW ON IT: Wear accessories embellished with bows.

LAYER UP: Add long gloves to your look for extra charm and drama.

DISCO INFERNO VLogo signature minaudière with Swarovski crystals (price upon request), Valentino, Marissa Collections, Naples, valentino.com

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TICKLED PINK Rosie crystal-embellished satin pumps ($1,435), Amina Muaddi, modaoperandi.com

BACK TO BLACK Ornamental long gloves (price upon request), Dior, dior.com

SMALL WONDER Mini handbag with chain strap ($1,825), Chanel, Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples, chanel.com

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STYLE What influenced you to become a designer?

Since I was a little girl, I was influenced by my mom’s fabrics from her interior design projects, pieces of arts, the beauty of color, Colombian biodiversity, traveling, and discovering the diverse strong women from around the globe. I have always been very visually sensitive, and I knew that through fashion design I was going to be able to express that exuberance that filled my soul, to mix different cultures, and to share their magic and the Latin flair with women around the world.

Your designs go beyond fashion.

Describe your 360-degree approach when creating a collection.

I design with heart, and my clothes are born with purpose. ... In the creative process, I always start with color. Then comes the mood and inspiration. The print illustrations are a crucial element. Then come silhouettes. ... We prioritize [repurposing] our deadstock, and we always take into account our Indigenous communities or artisanal associations to create our accessories [via] hand-in-hand collaboration with them.

Our vertically integrated business model implies that 90 percent of the production is done in-house in my hometown of Cali, Colombia, translating into many stories and development opportunities behind each dress. Being able to bring a positive impact to the lives of the 436 people (78 percent women) who work at Johanna Ortiz is definitely our major achievement.

What are your core practices in keeping the brand sustainable?

We truly believe in the value of doing the right thing and having ethics at the center of everything we do.

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Furthermore, we work in harmony with the environment. We value our biodiversity as our endless source of inspiration and are [committed] to preserving it. That’s why, for example, we are planting more than 2,000 trees in the Amazon in partnership with the native communities.

Describe your new home collection.

Expect to travel to the most magical Colombian towns through our home collection. The respect and appreciation for local communities’ ancestral crafts and knowledge is a crucial part of the social purpose of the company and one of the most relevant attributes in our pieces, which are hand-in-hand creations with 23 Indigenous communities and artisanal associations around Colombia, where we impact more than 260 women.

REAL TALK WITH...

Johanna Ortiz

The Colombian designer talks inspiration, culture, diversity, and sustainability

BY KATHERINE LANDE

The Johanna Ortiz brand includes homeware and clothing inspired by and indebted to the cultures and craftspeople of her home country of Colombia.

What were the inspirations behind your Resort 2022 collection?

The silhouettes this season are easy but sophisticated. They are festive through playful necklines, plunging back-lines, sensuous cutouts, and joyful mini dresses. As part of the Johanna Ortiz DNA, versatility and sustainability are present.

As always, the Johanna Ortiz prints are the perfect melting pot of cultures. Exuberant landscapes of the Colombian Orinoco Moriche palm trees and regal Yarumo medicinal trees set the mood for this collection—a fascinating balance alongside Ankaran wax prints and Japanese-inspired kimonos and tunics that come to life in tropical falling leaves and Kasuri ikat patterns.

In our continued effort to be more sustainable, responsible, and respectful every day, the materials include organic pima cotton knitwear, printed eco-friendly cottons, linens, and viscose jacquards.

There is also the more traditional silk crepe de chine and charmeuse, both in solids and prints. For the evening elements, [we] introduced printed velvet and glowing paillette textures that, when playfully paired with feathers, give a sense of texture, movement, and shine.

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Provident Jewelry, Naples (providentjewelry.com) 5. SLIDE BY Leigh Maxwell gray leather cord with a diamond slider in 18-karat gold, $1,950. Marissa Collections, Naples (marissacollections.com) 6. LEARN TO FLY Mignonne Gavigan Madeline earrings in ivory and rose gold with glass micro seed beads, hand-cut sequins, and leather, $250. (mignonnegavigan.com) 7. RED ALERT Louis Vuitton Daily Confidential bracelet with leather, monogram canvas, and brass, $335. Louis Vuitton, Naples (us.louisvuitton.com) 8. SQUAD GOALS Moritz Glik buckle rings with leather and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $1,500 each, special order. (moritzglik.com)

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The pool and outdoor spaces of this custom home by Stofft Cooney Architects embrace the sleek and linear aesthetic of modern architecture, a style that Naples has been a bit reluctant to adopt.

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s modern architectural design spreads like a heatwave across Miami and Fort Lauderdale—and has simmered on high in Sarasota for 80 years—Naples has taken a wait-and-see approach to embracing the style.

If you look hard enough, you can find mid-century gems that have dodged the wrecking ball, such as the highly visible Hedges Family Eco-Center at Naples Preserve. More recently, Richard Meier’s groundbreaking estate with a dramatic butterfly roof in Port Royal caused an uproar in the upscale enclave when it was built 25 years ago. But as flamboyantly ornate Mediterranean manses—the dominant juggernaut for two decades—fade into the past, Naples’ collective taste is still evolving.

Today’s designers and homeowners informally call Naples’ prevalent style “coastal contemporary” or “transitional.” Residential and commercial buildings, inside and out, are embracing simplicity in the details, clean lines, generous fenestration that invites the outdoors in, and white/light palettes tempered with warm materials and textures. The “coastal” aspect addresses both

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One area of architecture where modern style dominates is among mixed-use structures with condos such as 850 Central, a property in Midtown Naples designed

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the town’s seaside location and its original cottages.

Jon Kukk, of Kukk Architecture & Design, says his office is working on a half dozen homes that “are very contemporary, and I think that’s a big switch.” Both Kukk and John Cooney, a partner at Stofft Cooney Architects, say the community’s aesthetics are being driven by an influx of new residents. Historically, second-home buyers who eventually retired permanently in Naples were from the Midwest and brought along their Midwest design sensibilities. The demographics are skewing younger today and new residents are fleeing high taxes, cold weather, and dense urban populations in California, the Northeast, Europe, and Canada, “so we’ve seen a large transformation in the style of architecture,” says Cooney. “Naples is definitely on the map nationwide and worldwide. There’s a growing reputation for what Naples has to offer. And they all bring a certain flavor of what they’re looking for.”

Cooney, who has been with Stofft Cooney since 1996, also observes that the massive Mediterraneans of yesteryear were rarely used, formal showpieces that opened their doors for holiday en-

tertaining. “They were party houses,” he says. The owners “would come a few months of the year.” Today, however, homebuyers are staying longer or even year-round as they discover that Naples is a relaxed place to work and play, so they are looking for functionality and comfort. Two-story-high rooms with fireplaces are no longer in vogue. Spacious great rooms with lower ceilings and folding glass wall systems that bring in natural light have become the norm.

Cooney is doing more “flat roofs and cantilevers than we’ve ever had.” West Indies architecture—whether British, French, or Dutch influenced—is both popular and fitting for Naples, which shares the same tropical climate, says Cooney. Clients typically start there but say, “Give me a modern version of it,” he says. “That’s where transitional comes in, from traditional to more contemporary. I hear that word quite a bit; it has kind of stuck around.”

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Midtown Naples’ 850 Central building houses 22 residences with amenities that include a rooftop lounge, pool, cabanas, and green spaces.

are looking for a modern version of an Old Naples cottage— sometimes old-timey outside and contemporary inside. “We have literally six to 10 new clients in the office every other day, and they’re wanting more cottage-y, more coastal, more traditional,” he says.

One area where sleek, modern design is making headway in Naples is in multifamily and mixed-use buildings with commercial on the first floor and residential units above. Kragh points to 850 Central, which was fully occupied in its first season. The property in Midtown Naples offers 22 residences (as well as multiple amenities), all of which would feel right at home in minimalist-loving Miami. It’s obvious condo dwellers are game for the look, so why not others?

Time will tell if Naples fully embraces modern architecture or even creates its own regional brand of it, such as Sarasota Modern. “Naples is a melting pot of people from all over the world, and they’re going to bring their own style with their own twist,” says Cooney. “We’re highly custom in that regard.” «

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USE THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOR TO CREATE A MOOD-INDUCING ROOM AT HOME

BY LIZA GRANT SMITH The color blue has become the little black dress of coastal design—a proven go-to that always delivers. Just like its wardrobe equivalent, blue is flattering to all shapes and sizes of interiors, can be dressed up or down depending on how it is styled, and creates a timeless look. More than that, blue evokes feelings of calm, peace, and serenity.

But blue is not alone in generating a psychological response. Color psychology purports that all colors trigger emotions and can be used to create a certain atmospheric mood.

With that in mind, perhaps it’s time to stop only singing the blues and discover what melodies other colors can compose.

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Green

A hybrid of cool, calming blue and warm, energizing red, purple can have very different effects based on its shade. Purple in its darkest tones, such as a deep plum, is sophisticated, rich, and dramatic.

In contrast, lighter hues like lavender can be restful, cozy, and sometimes lighthearted. Purple is the color of an introvert, used to encourage creativity and contemplation, and communicate luxury.

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Evocative of nature, the color green helps reduce anxiety and balances the mind and mood. Similar to the proven benefits of spending time outdoors, green reinforces feelings of restoration, well-being, and peacefulness. Green’s calming effect may be due to the fact that the color lies in the middle of the visible spectrum, meaning the human eye sees it better than any other color. With less strain to perceive the color, our nervous system relaxes when processing it. As an added bonus, studies have shown that green allows us to think more creatively and enhances cognitive performance.

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Softer purples can add a welcoming and friendly vibe to a hallway, an entry area, or even a communal space like a living room. Deeper purple can be used as an accent or main design attraction to elevate a space with richness or add drama to an architecturally simple room.

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Green is well-suited for virtually every space in a home. This is one color to consider going all-in on with regard to the amount used and the variety of shades combined.

Given its cognitive boost, consider it for a home office.

Yeow Yellow is an energizing color linked to feelings of happiness, optimism, and spontaneity. Studies have shown that the vibrant hue can also increase mental activity and muscle energy. The key to capturing its positive and uplifting nature is choosing a yellow that is not too bright (which can spark agitation) or too dull (which can cause feelings of illness).

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Yellow works as a sun substitute in spaces that have a lack of natural light and looks good in a kitchen or bathroom. However, yellow is a mercurial beast. Too much yellow exposure can lead to loss of focus, forgetfulness, and may even overstimulate the brain. For maximum positive impact, try yellow in small doses, such as well-chosen accessories or statement furniture pieces.

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Studies have shown that pink can have a calming effect on the nerves and inspire feelings of warmth and comfort. Pink walls radiate a subtle glow that flatters both people and furnishings, making them appear brighter. In recent years, pink’s popularity has skyrocketed with the birth of—and subsequent obsession with—“millennial pink,” a gender-neutral family of colors that includes everything from pinkish beige to muted salmon.

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RISE AND SHINE The design team at Design West created this posh living room with plenty of substance and shine thanks to metallic artwork and carefully chosen accents. “With this space, our client wanted to feature their existing amber, gold, and gray glass artwork as the focal point of the room,” says Dominique Coffman, vice president of design. “We used shimmering silver and bronze tones along with soft whites to create a light and bright backdrop for the artwork to really pop. Metallic finishes add a touch of elegance, but don’t always have to be the center of attention—when spread evenly throughout a space they can act as a more interesting ‘neutral.’”

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BY GAYLENE SALOMONS Driftwood Garden Center is a local source for creative container gardens, which offer opportunities to mix a variety of plants in a small space.

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With their organic shapes, natural colors, and elegant demeanor, plants are an artful way to style and define outdoor spaces. Framed in a pot, beautiful bouquets of greenery (and flowers) create great art. Cluster these container gardens at your pool’s edge, stagger them across a lanai, or let them stand guard at your front entrance.

Whether for hiding unsightly views, adding privacy, or just because, container gardens add a bounty of beauty to outdoor surroundings.

As a young girl, Autumn Canning thought she might like to be a florist. Today, she is a certified horticulture professional—a designation she obtained through the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association. Canning spends her days working with plants and flowers at Driftwood Garden Center (driftwoodgardencenter.com) in Naples. She’s especially adept at composing container gardens for purchase off the shelf but also enjoys assisting clients who want to do their own plantscaping.

Canning advises on all aspects, like what kind of pot to use. Options are plentiful, from wood to metal to rugged plastic to ceramic and terra-cotta. “We have hundreds of pots to offer,” she says.

Sometimes an eclectic assortment works best for a unique plantscape. She then asks about the view: “Will you see all 360 degrees of the pot, or will you just view the pot from one angle?” Taller plants typically are placed in the back when a planter is viewed from the front, allowing the greenery at the front to cascade over the pot’s edge.

Canning recommends varying the texture of the plants. “Asparagus fern is fine and looks good mixed with coarser textures,” she explains. Color is also key. “Consider bloom cycles,” says Canning. “Do you want everything blooming at one time, or do you want some flowering plants to lie dormant while others burst with color?” Our season is opposite to northern climates, she reminds, noting that impatiens and geraniums bloom in our winter when visitors are in residence.

Container gardens afford an opportunity to mix a variety of plants in a small space; vegetables even sprout up in some of Canning’s creations.

Flowers are both beautiful and serve a purpose, attracting pollinators—like honeybees—or providing a much-needed refreshment stop for hummingbirds. About a pot garden’s life span, Canning says, “they will last a few years.” Although

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Jack Barnwell, owner of C3 Gardens (c3gar dens.com) in Naples, is an award-winning landscape architect who designs gardens in both Mackinac Island, Michigan, and Southwest Florida. Barnwell is also the author of The Gardens of Mackinac Island, a book that provides inspiration for creating inviting and relaxing outdoor spaces.

Barnwell is fond of utilizing pot gardens in his work, so much so that he invented AquaPots—ceramic, self-watering containers. With a complete watering and fertilizing system integrated into each planter, his patented design offers a practical solution to plant art. There is no risk of overwatering, and therefore, no leaking on or staining of tiles. The pots are portable and can be moved around the yard (although most require a team of workers to relocate). They are available in a variety of sizes, colors, and designs, from matte black to fire engine red, matching any decor.

C3 Gardens in Naples specializes in AquaPots—patented ceramic, self-watering containers.

Many of Barnwell’s designs are documented on YouTube videos. In one of the creations he shares, he combined ruby cordyline, bromeliads, and a twisted money tree. Tucked in the center is a purple orchid—an air plant. In another video, Barnwell chose what he calls a thriller—a majesty palm—to anchor a pot gar-

den he created for a tropical climate, adding a red sister cordyline, a caricature plant, a philodendron, and more. Stuffed full, the container looks best when the foliage is woven together— usually with a gardener’s fingers. Barnwell tops the planter off with Spanish moss and allows it to spill over the edge. A spritz of leaf shine for a glossy finish provides the final touch.

Endless design options for container gardens are possible when you wish to sweeten the pot and personalize organic art in your yard. «

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ALTERNATE BETWEEN SAFARI ON LAND AND OVER WATER AT RUCKOMECHI CAMP

Fronted by the Zambezi River, Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park comprises 2,612 square miles of unspoiled mahoganyand baobab-studded forests, river islands, channels, and lakes. This exquisite patchwork of woodlands and waterways fosters a riveting safari experience that’s equal parts land and water.

To fully appreciate the duality, stay at Wilderness Safaris’ Ruckomechi Camp, where mornings spent spotting lions and buffalo

by Land Rover rival afternoons watching hippos and birds by motorized boat. Float past sunbathing crocodiles, preening bee-

eaters, and boisterous elephants, admiring the undulating mountains of the Rift Valley in the horizon. Ruckomechi’s enviable riverfront location and prolific ana (acacia) trees also make it a preferred spot for elephants and hippos to feed, sleep, and cavort— meaning the safari often unfolds in camp.

One afternoon, I even saw a baby elephant stumble on my terrace, with mom sternly redirecting him shortly thereafter.

In terms of design, the 10-suite, tented camp is unfussy and effortlessly chic, mingling earth-toned wood furnishings with sapphire-hued soft goods. It’s truly an idyllic spot for immersing in the magic of Mana Pools. (wilderness-safaris.com) NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | NOVEMBER 2022

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EMBRACE BEACH VIBES NEAR EARTH’S LARGEST WATERFALL AT MPALA JENA

Less than 10 miles upstream from Victoria Falls—the largest and arguably most spectacular waterfall on the planet—intimate waterfront lodge Mpala Jena beautifully commingles Tulum style and safari sensibility. Situated on a sparkling white-sand beach along the Zambezi, the lodge captures a toes-in-the-sand vibe and boho-chic look more commonly associated with trendy oceanic destinations. An interior color scheme of light blues, creams, and earth tones complements transitional indoor-outdoor spaces defined by unfinished wood, straw, and ropework. Meanwhile, Instagram-perfect swings, hammocks, beanbags, and poolside loungers abound, promoting languid, cocktailfilled afternoons in the sun.

But unlike Tulum, this isn’t just a fabulous beach destination. It’s also a safari experience in the heart of Zambezi National Park, where baboons frolic in the sand and trees, elephants charge through camp, and riotous hippos are

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natural deterrents to entering the water. Five swoon-worthy suites channel ultra-luxury under canvas, each flanked by a massive terrace with a private canopied daybed for connecting with nature and stargazing. The juxtaposition of wildlife and beach is truly surreal.

Of course, the initial draw to Mpala Jena is a visit to Victoria Falls, which can be done by foot, boat, bungee cord, helicopter, and more.

However, you’ll soon realize Mpala Jena is a secret slice of wild beachfront heaven that’s far more than a home base for waterfall rapture. (greatplainsconservation.com)

WITNESS ONE OF THE LARGEST WILDLIFE RELOCATIONS IN HISTORY

On the edge of Mana Pools National Park, conservation-led outfit Great Plains and its eponymous foundation have embarked on an ambitious initiative to return a 280,000-acre swathe of former hunting grounds to its natural state, inclusive of the wildlife that once freely roamed the land.

In creating Sapi Private Reserve, the visionaries behind Great Plains, Dereck and Beverly Joubert, have transformed a private hunting concession into a protected area with an intimate safari camp, Tembo Plains, at its core. Now Great Plains is in the process of relocating more than 3,000 animals from Savé Valley Conservancy in southern

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Witnessing the rewilding experience is just one aspect of a stay at Tembo Plains Camp. The other is luxuriating on and along the Zambezi River—and unapologetically so. A total of five tented suites, generously spaced apart, boast prime waterfront positions. Each is a hybrid of canvas and stone, alternating between zipped panels, local stone walls, and Zanzibari embellishments like hand-carved wooden doors. Each suite has its own outdoor shower, plunge pool, and viewing deck with loungers and chairs.

Tembo Plains also has the distinction of being the sole Zimbabwean property within the Relais & Châteaux collection. Like others in this esteemed portfolio, its excellence extends to food and wine. Guests can browse the nearly 100 wines in the enormous cellar, trying as many as they’d like, before and after feasting on multicourse gourmet meals.

Leisure activities center on the Zambezi itself. Enjoy sundowners on a sandbank, try your hand at catching the piranha-like tigerfish, float down the river on a scenic cruise, or get closer to river-crossing elephants by canoe. Overall, Tembo Plains Camp presents a more relaxed pace to safari’s traditional “go, go, go” fervor, a chance to simply admire nature and Zimbabwe’s luxury of space instead of obsessing over your wildlife checklist. (greatplainsconservation.com)

Clockwise from above: One of Tembo Plains Camp’s five waterfront tented suites with plunge pool and viewing deck; fishing on the Zambezi River; the camp’s well-stocked wine cellar; sunset cocktails with a view.

Zimbabwe to Sapi, saving them from a governmentproposed cull in the name of wildlife management.

Launched in Summer 2022, the multiyear Project Rewild Zambezi will see more than 400 elephants and other such iconic species as lions, buffalo, painted dogs, and eland transferred to Sapi and the national park (the lack of fences means animals can move freely between the two). Guests at Tembo Plains have the rare chance to observe this massive conservation effort in action, learning how naturalists accomplish such a relocation. This process typically takes several weeks per animal and includes carefully introducing them to their new environment within a shielded paddock, allowing them to assimilate, and then releasing them. (greatplainsconservation.com) NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | NOVEMBER 2022

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A secret of top bird photographers is shooting from a bird hide or blind, a well-camouflaged shelter that facilitates viewing at close quarters. At Little Makalolo in Hwange National Park, this concept has been upsized—way upsized—to create an equivalent for access to the elephants that frequent a permanent water hole near

camp. The so-called “log pile” (an open-air stickwork structure that fits four to six comfortably) is as close as you’ll ever get to these pachyderms in the wild.

Skilled guides know how to take full advantage of this one-of-akind theater. First, sneak in before the elephants arrive in the early afternoon. Then, watch them drink, bathe, play, and wrestle, all at eye-level, often for hours. Considering about half of Zimbabwe’s elephant population resides in Hwange—a number that currently hovers around 43,000—encounters are typically epic. One day, I lost count at 200.

Back in the Land Rover, anticipate lion sightings aplenty—this is prime real estate for the big cats—and other famed members of The Lion King cast, plus herds of gorgeous sable antelope. The camp itself is comfortable and unpretentious, yet the true luxury here is the wildlife-rich location and immediate animal access. (wilderness-safaris.com) «

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The reimagined W South Beach presents an array of chic leisure options including (clockwise from far left) renovated suite accommodations, lounging on the pool deck, the Away Spa, and daily fitness classes on The Lawn.

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A WEEKEND AT

THE W SOUTH BEACH

STAY, PLAY, AND LUXURIATE AT THE RENOVATED MIAMI BEACH ICON

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Friday afternoon: Check in and get acquainted with your Instagram-worthy lair. The all-suite W South Beach was reimagined in December 2020 with beach house–style millwork and furnishings in coral and teal, creating an idyllic abode for a Miami vacation. Take in the ocean breeze and the dreamy vistas from your balcony—every suite has one.

Friday night: Dine at one of South Beach’s top restaurants (we recommend Mila for the scene or Michelin-starred Stubborn Seed for a more romantic affair), followed by a nightcap or two at W’s Living Room Bar, where DJs spin from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m.

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Above: The W South Beach’s lobby wows with $100 million worth of modern artworks.

Below: Catch a classic movie under the stars on The Lawn.

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Saturday morning: Detox by partaking in the hotel’s complimentary daily fitness class, held outdoors from 10 to 11 a.m. on a grassy swath dubbed The Lawn. Sessions range from yoga classes by Ahana Yoga Studio to HIIT-style training by Barry’s.

Saturday afternoon: Grab a poolside lounger or upgrade to a cabana and drink away as DJs fuel an afternoon of fun.

Alternatively–or additionally–hang at W’s

beach club, Sand, just beyond the property gates.

Saturday night: Dine alfresco at W’s Tuscan-inspired restaurant RWSB, where must-try dishes include the cacio e pepe and the branzino livornese. Continue with a cocktail at neighboring outdoor tropical bar Irma’s, and then experience Miami’s world-class nightlife scene, either on the beach or in Wynwood.

Sunday morning: After coffee, take a self-guided tour through the lobby’s $100 million worth of museum-quality modern art, including an impressive 21 works by Andy Warhol.

Sunday afternoon: Treat yourself to a massage at the 9,540-square-foot Away Spa, where specialty treatments range from deep muscle, to detoxifying and energizing, to stress-releasing decompression.

Sunday evening: End your weekend on The Lawn with a classic movie under the stars (Jaws, anyone?), with complimentary popcorn in one hand and Prosecco in the other. (marriott.com) «

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Luxe DELUXE CADILLAC AIMS TO RECLAIM ITS PLACE AS THE “STANDARD OF THE WORLD” WITH THE ALL-ELECTRIC CELESTIQ

BY HOWARD WALKER

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ome trumpet fanfare is in order. Perhaps even a rousing rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner by Gaga. An enthusiastic round of applause, at least.

The reason for all this jubilation? Cadillac is making moves to once again become the “standard of the world,” this time with a hand-built, all-electric flagship that’ll start at $300,000.

The all-new Celestiq will be the most expensive, most technically advanced, most exclusive Cadillac ever. How exclusive? When it goes on sale toward the end of next year, it will go head-to-head with the likes of Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Mercedes-Maybach. Fewer than 500 will be built annually.

Cadillac pulled the wraps off a prototype version of its new flagship at a swanky private event during August’s Monterey Car Week in California, to which we got a coveted invite.

General Motors CEO Mary Barra was there to watch the reveal. Lobster was for dinner.

While Cadillac had been teasing the car’s design since mid-summer, nothing prepared us

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for the visual drama of gazing at it for the first time. It’s huge, almost as long as a long-wheelbase Escalade ESV. Up front, the styling is influenced by the automaker’s recently launched all-electric Lyriq crossover and dominated by a patterned grille flanked by vertically stacked LED lights. There’s also a clamshell-style hood and a usable “frunk” with luggage space.

Glass is a big feature of the new Celestiq, with a high-lifting, wraparound, all-glass tailgate and a panoramic glass roof made up of

four panels, one above each of the seats. Using SPD (suspended particle device) technology, passengers can lighten or darken their own space at the touch of a button.

The cabin showcases Cadillac’s tech innovations, with a dose of bespoke craftsmanship.

The fascia, for example, boasts a full-width, 55-inch LED display, while the polished-metal, two-spoke steering wheel could have come out of a 1950s Eldorado. There’s also a retro theme with the seats, which, on the prototype,

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POWER FILE PRICE: FROM $300,000 ON SALE: LATE 2023 POWER: TWIN ULTIUM ELECTRIC MOTORS RANGE: OVER 300 MILES 0-60: UNDER 3.0 SECONDS TOP SPEED: 155 MPH (EST.) WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE IT SIGNALS CADILLAC’S INTENT TO RETURN TO ITS STANDARDSETTING STATUS.

are trimmed in what looks like trombone-case red velour with red leather side panels. Caddyloving Elvis would have approved.

Things get even more exciting underneath the bodywork. The car will be built on GM’s flexible Ultium EV platform, similar to the one used in the Lyriq and the new electric Hummer. With high-output electric motors on both axles to give all-wheel drive and Ultium battery power possibly as high as 200 kWh, range should be around 300-plus miles, with zeroto-60-mph acceleration in under 3 seconds.

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For Cadillac to command such a lofty price tag and have any hope of attracting the attention of customers who might have a RollsRoyce or Bentley on their shopping list, the whole buying experience is going to have to be above and beyond. Which is why Cadillac is spending $81 million to develop a boutique manufacturing facility within its mid-century modern Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, designed by famed Finnish architect Eero Saarinen. It’ll include a commissioning studio where owners can personalize their

Celestiq, picking from a multitude of exterior colors, wood veneers, and leathers.

Of course, the million-dollar question is whether super-luxury sedan buyers will fork over $300,000 and up for a Cadillac instead of an upcoming electric Rolls-Royce Spectre or Bentley EV. It’s not out of the question. Remember that back in 1957 Cadillac sold the hand-built Eldorado Brougham that bristled with groundbreaking technology and cost more than a Rolls.

I think that for many American buyers, there’s a deep-rooted love for Cadillac and a powerful desire for the brand to succeed.

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Going GOZZO BUILT ON ITALY’S AMALFI COAST, FRATELLI APREA’S HANDCRAFTED CRUISERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE U.S.

BY HOWARD WALKER

Ah, bella Sorrento. Home of limoncello, gateway to Italy’s spectacular Amalfi Coast, and embarkation point for a quick ferry ride to the romantic island of Capri.

If you have been and are nautically inclined, chances are you’ve stood at the city’s walls and gazed down longingly at the fleet of brightly colored Sorrentino gozzo fishing boats bobbing gently in the harbor. Their design dates back to the nineteenth century, when they used oars and sails for power.

Now their broad beams, stout wooden construction, trademark rounded transoms, and putt-putt engines have become synonymous with aquatic life along the Mediterranean.

In Sorrento, most of the gozzos tied to the docks will likely have been built by the Aprea family at their Fratelli Aprea shipyard in Marina Grande. Founded in 1890 by Cataldo Aprea, the yard is still turning out traditional gozzos for local fisherfolk.

In the late ’90s, however, the Apreas answered the call from families wanting a boat with the same seakeeping gozzo qualities but with a few more creature comforts.

Think: a small cabin for post pasta-e-vino napping. The 26foot, tiller-steered Fratelli Aprea 780 was born.

The builder has since expanded its offerings to include a number of handcrafted, fiberglass-hulled cruisers ranging from a 25-foot center-console dayboat to a luxurious 50-footer. All are custom-built and each is assembled with a single-minded focus on quality and craftsmanship. And all are guaranteed to spin heads, drop jaws, and have onlookers burst into spontaneous applause at their very sight. That tall, beautifully flared bow, the ring of varnished planking around the hull, and that distinctive rounded stern with its oversize teak swim platform—these vessels all but definitively prove the notion that life’s too short to own an ugly boat.

Until now, Fratelli Apreas have only been available to European boaters. But after a toe-in-the water display at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show, the builder decided to bring its bespoke boats to the United States, operating out of a new HQ on Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City, Michigan.

Currently, the U.S. lineup kicks off with the truly gorgeous and family-friendly 25-foot Sorrento 7.50 center console.

Featuring wraparound stern seating, a huge foredeck with a giant sunpad, and a compact cabin with a shower, head, and V-berth for overnighting, it’s a masterpiece of space and versatility. And in these days when so many boats look like floating Clorox bottles, the 7.50 is a poster child for la dolce 94

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vita, with its acres of mirrorvarnished mahogany, sparkling stainless steel, and salty teak decks. Power comes from either single or twin 125hp Yanmar diesels—bigger, if you want—pushing the semidisplacement-hulled 7.50 to an 18-knot cruise speed or 22 flat out.

Need more space? Any one of Fratelli Aprea’s trio of 32-footers is perfect for big groups. Take your pick from the center-consoled 32 Open Cruise, the 32 Semi-Cabinatto with its wide foredeck sofa, or the 32 Semi-Cabinatto Hardtop with its protected-fromthe-elements enclosed steering. These all come with twin 320-hp Volvo D4 turbo-diesels on straight shafts that give a 26-knot top speed with 22-knot cruising.

The Aprea family’s latest offering in the U.S. is the Sorrento 36 Hardtop, which made its North American debut at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The big appeal here are the below-deck accommodations.

There’s a forward master with a walk-around queen bed, a guest cabin with twin stacked bunks, and a drop-down salon table with cushions for an occasional double. With the 36, you can take your pick of Volvo-Penta, Yanmar, or MAN diesel power, with typical twin 590-hp motors giving around 30 knots and easy 24-knot cruising.

The gozzo look won’t be for everyone, nor will the time commitment required to maintain all that varnished teak.

But for lovers of classic Italian style, these Fratelli Apreas are unmatched. Plus, outside of Sorrento, there’s no better place to quaff a glass of frosty limoncello. «

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WITH GREATNESS FOR MORE THAN SIX DECADES, ARTIST DARIO CAMPANILE HAS ENTHRALLED ART AFICIONADOS WITH WORKS RANGING FROM STILL LIFE TO REALISM, SURREALISM, AND ABSTRACTIONISM

By JANE E. ENOS Photography by MICHAEL CARONCHI If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then art certainly is subjective, too. However, the greats seem to have staying power. Such is the case for Dario Campanile, who was born in Rome, Italy, in 1948 and has been painting for 65 years.

Now a part-time Old Naples resident with his wife, Patricia, Campanile spent his early childhood years painting with watercolors. In adolescence, he grew ill with nephritis, a serious kidney condition that confined him to bed rest at home for four months. To lift his spirits, his father bought him a set of oil paints. From his bed, Campanile painted his first still life portrait in just a few days. The quality of his work impressed his parents, who recognized then he was a natural. Campanile felt it, too.

“I shocked my parents, and I recall telling them that I had done this before,” says Campanile. “It felt so familiar. It was so easy for me, for some reason, to paint with oil. And I have never stopped.”

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I TRIED TO GO TO ART SCHOOL, BUT I HATED IT. I STUDIED BY VISITING THE CHURCHES AND MUSEUMS IN ROME. I USED TO JUST STARE FOR HOURS. THAT WAS MY SCHOOL.” —Dario Campanile

Clockwise from above: Dario Campanile and wife Patricia; Campanile with painting for Paramount Pictures’ seventy-fifth anniversary logo; Herbie Hancock album cover; Missing Peace Found; Campanile with the Dalai Lama.

ism, and Abstractionism—and even pivoting from painting to successful experimentation with cast paper and bronze sculpting, among other mediums.

“Dario’s works have not only stayed relevant, they have grown in power and energy, proving ultimately to have long-lasting and increasing value,” says Marlissa Gardner, founder/owner of Emillions Art in Naples, where Campanile’s work is exhibited and sold.

“This is very rare for an artist to stay relevant, grow in power, and speak to all ages and cultures.”

MASTER CLASS Campanile is self-taught. He spent hours observing the works of the masters, which were readily available and accessible in Italy’s Eternal City. “I tried to go to art school, but I hated it,” says Campanile. “I studied by visiting the churches and museums in Rome. I used to just stare for hours. That was my school.”

Though not formally trained, Campanile did receive some guid-

ance along the way, including from two revered artists: famed Surrealist Salvador Dalí and Giorgio de Chirico, a pioneer in the Metaphysical painting movement, considered a precursor to Surrealism.

Campanile met Dalí serendipitously when he was in his 20s while vacationing in Cadaques, Spain. He randomly encountered Dalí’s accountant first, who insisted on showing Campanile’s portfolio of work to the eccentric master. Dalí, who would later label Campanile the “Roman master,” invited him to a reception and to his home for a private discussion on art. Campanile made the most of this opportunity, querying Dalí about a particular creative concern of his.

“In my exploration of Realism, I used photography as a guide,” explains Campanile, who would frequently capture subjects in a photograph and use this as a point of reference.

“A lot of my fellow artists in this day thought that doing this was cheating—that an artist should paint from their mind only. I had a monkey on my shoulder about it. But when I met Dalí and I mentioned this to him, he just laughed. He said, ‘My God, I use photography!’ From this, he gave me permission and explained that the artistic expression still goes through me. This allowed me to take a huge step technically.”

Giorgio de Chirico also imparted sound advice. With the help of a friend who was delivering a bed to de Chirico’s home, Campanile landed in front of the groundbreaking painter in 1967. Campanile wore a raincoat under which he hid two of his still lifes.

“I opened my raincoat, and he laughed,” recalls Campanile. “He asked me to place the paintings out by the wall. And he was surprised to see how advanced I was as a beginner. He asked me several technical questions, including how I painted my dark backgrounds.”

“He taught me to do a base behind and to not just paint black on canvas, explaining that this would make the black appear deeper and more intense. I didn’t know that. Meeting de Chirico was amazing because, not unlike my experience with Dalí, it was confirmation of my abilities. The icing on the cake was that he gave me a tour of his house.”

FAMOUS SUBJECTS Campanile’s fortuitous encounters continued after he moved to London, when he met famous Hollywood casting director Lynn Stalmaster, who was visiting the city. Stalmaster purchased one of Campanile’s works and encouraged him to visit Los Angeles. Eventually, he moved there and was invited for a solo exhibit by the Edgardo Acosta Gallery in Beverly Hills.

“The show wasn’t super successful because the clientele didn’t totally understand or appreciate Surrealism,” says Campanile. There

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A selection of Campanile’s works, clockwise from top right: Pears in Plastic, Tramonto a Napoli, and La Perla

were several notable persons at the exhibit, however, including movie icon Jimmy Stewart. “He looked at my paintings and was lost; he didn’t know what to think about them. But he was my hero as a boy, and I couldn’t believe he was looking at my work.”

While Stewart might have been perplexed by Campanile’s work, plenty of celebrities recognized the artist’s genius, including actor Carl Weathers, who is most famous for his role as Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky movies.

“Dario is an artist,” notes Weathers, who considers the painter a good friend. “We met in 1977, and shortly thereafter, I began collecting his works and continue to do so to this day. Dario’s abilities as an artist continue to amaze me. From his hyperrealism to portraiture to abstract paintings, his work is unique and specifically Campanile.”

Campanile remained in Los Angeles for a total of 10 years, meeting a sundry cast, including a producer from Capitol Records who suggested he generate art for album covers. Among others, Campanile created cover art for Lee Ritenour, Little River Band, Cheech and Chong, and Herbie Hancock. In addition to this, Campanile served as a background artist for the well-known animation studio Hanna-Barbera, working to create cartoons such as Yogi Bear and The Flintstones.

In 1986, he was commissioned by Paramount Pictures to design and paint for the company’s seventy-fifth anniversary logo, which included the film giant’s notable mountain emblem.

“Paramount could not use my painting in video,” explains Campanile. “But they constructed a three-dimensional model of it and filmed that.”

Campanile’s contact with celebrated individuals did not stop when he moved away from Los Angeles. In 2005, while dividing his time between Northern California and Maui, Hawaii, he was among 85 art-

ists to partake in a multimedia art exhibition titled The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama. As a participant, Campanile traveled to India and was granted a private visit with the Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. The event provided the inspiration for his symbolic painting Missing Peace Found, a portrait of the Dalai Lama holding a newspaper with a liberated dove flying upward, snapping its shackles and busting through the paper.

“Meeting the Dalai Lama was an amazing experience,” says Campanile. “The exhibition toured for five years at prominent museums around the world, and at the end, all profits were donated to the Dalai Lama and his causes.”

IN THE ABSTRACT Currently, Campanile and his wife spend about half their time in Naples and the other half in Maui. In addition to Emillions Art in Naples, he has gallery representation at Lahaina Galleries in Maui and Newport Beach, California, as well as Sorokin Gallery in Greenwich,

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LOUIS VENNE LOUIS VENNE

Top right: Campanile at Emillions Art in Naples Clockwise from right: Heaven’s Harvest, Infusion, and Whimsical Seduction, all by Campanile

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DARIO’S WORKS HAVE NOT ONLY STAYED RELEVANT, THEY HAVE GROWN IN POWER AND ENERGY, PROVING ULTIMATELY TO HAVE LONG-LASTING AND INCREASING VALUE.” —Marlissa Gardner Connecticut. His work has shifted almost exclusively to Abstract Expressionism, a mode he has found most liberating. “[Abstract painting] is the most direct and pure expression from my soul,” says Campanile. “Realism is very planned, very technical, and often requires an academic approach. The challenge for abstract work is to surrender and be like an open vessel. Then, the energy can flow through me and goes onto the canvas. This helps me to explore new visions coming from my soul, my unconsciousness.”

Gardner of Emillions Art values the complexity of Campanile’s abstract work, explaining that it’s a difficult genre to capture with the intensity, content, and context that he encapsulates.

“I truly believe Dario’s well-refined skill in Realism empowers him to bring more to an abstract work than most,” Gardner says. “I am delighted every day to see all ages identifying with something they love in his artwork.”

For his part, Campanile enjoys hearing from those who view and experience his abstract works. He explains the personal satisfaction derived from painting in this mode: “I paint Abstract Expressionism because the reward is amazing,” says Campanile. “When I’m in the process of painting, I go to another level of consciousness. It’s a mystical, amazing thing.

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Author Scott Turow and his wife, Adriane, find sweet surprises in their part-time Naples life B y Cary Barbor Photography by Audrey Snow Owen

’ve always been interested in the way people advance and retreat in your life,” says best-selling author Scott Turow. He is sitting at a round glass dining table in the Naples home he shares with his wife, Adriane. It’s an early morning in late summer and already steamy outside, but it’s cool and inviting in the Turows’ Floridacasual home. The Turows are in Florida for just a short visit before they head back to their Chicago-based residence. There’s some bustling inside as Adriane finishes packing to go north. Both are dressed casually in linen, cotton, and sandals, looking very much at home in the Florida summer.

The discussion centers on Turow’s new novel, Suspect. It’s his fifteenth book; he has published 13 works of fiction and 2 nonfiction. His blockbuster first novel, Presumed Innocent, was published in 1987 and turned into a hit 1990 movie starring Harrison Ford and Greta Scacchi. All told, his books have sold more than 30 million copies and have been translated into more than 40 languages.

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I’ve always been interested in the way people advance and retreat in your life.” –SCOTT TUROW

investigator, Clarice “Pinky” Granum, is the granddaughter of Sandy Stern, the elegant and magnetic defense lawyer who first showed up in Presumed Innocent, a character who has refused to take a back seat for all these years. Stern is clearly an object of the author’s affection.

“Every book is going well,” Turow says, “when, in the course of the writing, there’s a character who—while planned—starts to run away with the book and says, ‘I need more attention; I need bigger scenes.’ Kind of like a diva,” Turow says with a laugh. “And Sandy Stern was definitely that character in Presumed Innocent.”

By virtue of the passage of time, Stern’s heyday has now passed and it’s his granddaughter’s turn.

She first appeared in utero in Turow’s 1990 The Burden of Proof. Advancing and retreating.

While Turow is talking about his characters, he could just as easily be referring to his life in Naples.

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Scott Turow’s fifteenth book, Suspect, was released this year on September 27. His blockbuster first novel, Presumed Innocent, was published in 1987.

taught me that I am a weather slut,” he quips. “And what I like is blue skies and 80 degrees.” With each passing year, the Turows find they dedicate more and more time to the Sunshine State. In the coming year, they plan to spend about seven months on the Paradise Coast.

Much more than the pleasing weather, the people they’ve met here have been the “surprise gift,” as Adriane, 58, puts it. “We have met just wonderful people—thoughtful, smart, fun, and engaging. And for me, at least at this point in life, it’s not often that I’ve had an opportunity to make genuine friends.”

“We’ve met people down here we genuinely love,” adds Scott, 73. “And at this stage, you have more time to meet and get to know people. You’re open to other people in a way that you weren’t earlier in your life.”

The favorite pastimes of both Turows when they’re in their southern home involve sports. Playing them, that is. “Three years ago, at the age of 70, I decided to take my first tennis lesson,” says Scott,

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though he’d always played. While the lessons are helping his game, he doubts he’ll ever get to Adriane’s level. “She’s a much better tennis player than I will ever be,” he says. Both enjoy playing golf and pickleball as well. “I just love running around and playing sports,” says Adriane. “I’m way more enthusiastic than I am good.” Sports is generally how they met their beloved Florida friends and how they spend time with them.

Their low-key approach extends to dining, too. Their favorite spot?

The beach. “We have a little table we take,” Scott says. “We may invite another couple and have drinks and appetizers When in Naples, the Turows enjoy playing or a full meal down there.” and spending Scott retired from practicing law in 2020. sports time with their dogs, Despite his status as a mega-successful author, Doug and Brian (at he has always maintained a law practice, often right). working pro bono. Adriane, also trained as an

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While Scott and Adriane Turow most enjoy a picnic at sunset on a Naples beach, they like a good restaurant meal now and then, too.

Some of their local favorites: Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro (bhabhabistro.com) Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen (kareemskitchen.com) Pelagos Café (239-263-2996) Sushi One (sushionenaples.com) Turco Taco (theturcotaco.com) Zen Asian BBQ (eatatzen.com)

attorney, retired as a banking executive around the time they started coming to Naples. However, Scott has no plans to retire from writing. When they’re here, he says, he gets up at sunrise, makes a pot of coffee, lets out the dogs, and catches up with newspapers online over breakfast. Then he disappears into his office to work for four or five hours.

After book 15, are there things he still wants to write? You bet.

Scott relates, “I’ve always wanted to write what is often called a commonplace book. I loved Norman Mailer books in that vein when I was a college student. He wrote books like Cannibals 112

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and Christians, where he would take his own pieces that had been written years before and introduce them with commentary. I’m intrigued by doing something like that.”

Turow’s early work, like Sandy Stern himself, refuses to give up the spotlight. Presumed Innocent is about to go into production as an eight-episode series for Apple TV+. “There’s a powerhouse team behind it,” says Turow. “J.J. Abrams, David Kelley. They’ll start filming in [Los Angeles] in January.”

Was he involved in writing the screenplay? “I regard myself in these matters like a nineteenth-century child. I speak when spoken to,” he

says. “I’ve known David for 30 years, and I have higher regard for him than anybody else who writes in the world of TV. So if he calls me up and says, ‘What do you think about this scene?,’ I answer him. But if he doesn’t have any questions, then I don’t.” A story that came out in 1987 will need a lot of updating, Turow knows. “And one of the really brilliant things about what David did is that updating,” he says. “As I told him, when I got to the end of the pilot script, even I was shocked by it.”

That was a good surprise—not unlike a later-in-life cadre of dear new friends, or a new killer backhand to unleash. For Scott and Adriane Turow, it’s another in a line of delightful plot twists. « NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | NOVEMBER 2022

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Naples to Broadway LOCAL PHILANTHROPIST SANDI MORAN PASSIONATELY SUPPORTS THEATER, WHETHER ON THE GREAT WHITE WAY OR THE PARADISE COAST

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he arts scene in Naples has grown exponentially over the last several decades, and while Sandi Moran is quick to give credit to others, her contributions are undeniable.

The Tony Award–winning producer and philanthropist, in tandem with husband Tom, has contributed endless hours and significant financial resources to elevate the arts to a level unlike any other community in Southwest Florida.

Moran is a fifth-generation Floridian who has roots in Naples that date to the 1960s. After graduating college in 1985, she returned

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to the area for what she thought would be a brief stop. Famous last words. “If you are single, you come to Naples not expecting to stay. You don’t really come back until you’re married,” she says with a chuckle.

Love is what hooked her. Not just love of the area but of a young man she met while he was volunteering for the Mental Health Association at the Taste of Collier fundraiser. He was manning a margarita booth on Third Street South. When she ordered a drink from Tom Moran, she remembers, “We had an instant connection. We kept bumping into each other after that, and the rest is history.”

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I love the creative process. I love the excitement of live theater. We have an incredibly wonderful art form with American musicals.”

Right: Sandi and Tom Moran make an appearance on Broadway at the opening night premiere of Sandi’s Tony Award–winning musical, Moulin Rouge!.

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Over the years, the power couple has been a big part of Naples’ philanthropic scene. Their résumé is long, but some of the highlights include co-chairing The Naples Winter Wine Festival (2015 and 2016), serving as founding patrons of Opera Naples, and serving on the Gulfshore Playhouse’s board, to name a few.

In fact, the mainstage in the new Gulfshore Playhouse Baker Theatre and Education Center, slated for completion in 2023, is named for the Morans, thanks to their generous $5 million pledge to the new theater complex.

Moran always loved the arts, but her pas-

sion for them blossomed as she got older. Growing up, she participated in school plays, but says at the time, there weren’t a lot of opportunities in the arts locally. It wasn’t until she had kids of her own that things in Southwest Florida began to change.

As fate would have it, or perhaps a serendipitous seating chart, one night she found herself next to Broadway producer Hunter Arnold at a dinner party. She remembers, “He regaled me with stories of Broadway, some of which were similar to the involvement we had here with nonprofits.”

Intrigued, she dipped her toe into the world’s most famous theater community, investing a small amount in a Broadway play.

It opened and closed within four weeks.

Despite losing her investment, she was so fascinated by the intricacies of creating a show, she went back for more.

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Before she knew it, Moran had embarked on a second career as a Broadway producer.

Her shelves now display three coveted Tony Awards, for Moulin Rouge!, Hadestown, and Once on This Island.

“I love the creative process. I love the excitement of live theater,” she says. “We have an incredibly wonderful art form with American musicals.”

While Moran was spreading her wings in New York, the Naples arts culture continued to evolve. “Myra Daniels and the Naples Philharmonic really put us on the map as a cultural destination,” Moran says.

“I’m not sure people realize how much she has added to the community.” Daniels, who founded what is now known as Artis—Naples, died in June at age 96.

Moran also sings the praises of Kristen Coury, CEO and producing artistic director of Gulfshore Playhouse. “She is a powerhouse leader who had a vision to bring professional theater to our community,” says Moran.

She also gushes over Opera Naples, Naples Performing Arts Center (hosting theater and dance for children), and The Naples Players. “I sit in the audience of The Naples Players and am amazed at how professional they are for a community theater,” Moran says. “I’m really just blown away by the talent we have in Naples.”

As much as Moran is in love with Broadway, she loves Naples even more. Her goal is to bring the two together by premiering one of her Big Apple–bound shows in Collier County. She explains, “That’s where a reputation is built for the quality of theater in a town, and it makes an incredible financial impact.” When a nonprofit theater participates in bringing a Broadway show for its first production run, the group continues to receive revenue from the show when it moves on.

In her spare time, Moran is a competitive ballroom dancer, although her competitions have been put on hold because of a knee injury, compounded by back-to-back Broadway projects. As a Broadway producer, Moran works behind the scenes. However, dancing brings her center stage, literally. “It is not something that I think comes naturally,” says Moran. “But I think that is one of the NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | NOVEMBER 2022

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Without Broadway, New York is a far less exciting place. It is the heartbeat of the city. You can say the same about Naples. Just look at how much the arts add to our lives here.”

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things I love, because it pushes me outside my comfort zone.”

In the Works Moran currently has four shows in the Broadway queue. The process begins by taking the productions on the road for openings, called out-oftown tryouts—that’s where the kinks are ironed out and the reviews begin.

Joy, a new musical, is her newest endeavor. It’s the inspirational story about Joy Mangano, inventor of the Miracle Mop. Actress Jennifer Lawrence played Mangano in a 2015 feature film. In the works for five years, the show’s out-of-town debut is at the George Street Playhouse in New Jersey in December.

Along with Ken Davenport, Moran is lead producer for The Griswolds’ Broadway Vacation. “It’s quite funny,” she says. “In this show, the famous Griswold family goes on a whole new adventure.”

Out-of-town tryouts took place in September at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre. The show is now ready

for a Broadway stage.

Harmony, another show she is lead producing, is also awaiting a New York City stage. Barry Manilow is the show’s composer. Moran has hopes it will secure a spot in 2023.

One of the biggest challenges to getting a show on Broadway is waiting for and getting a theater. It can take years.

Moran does have a venue for A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. Opening night is scheduled for December 4 at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theater. Moran is a coproducer.

“Without Broadway, New York is a far less exciting place. It is the heartbeat of the city,” Moran says. “You can say the same about Naples. Just look at how much the arts add to our lives here.”

The Morans have three biological adult children and have helped raise three more. One is a Chinese student who came to the States through an international program. The other two were the children of a dear friend who passed away from lung cancer. A year later, Moran was also diagnosed with lung cancer. She remembers, “It was the hardest thing I ever had to do, sit them down and tell them.”

That was seven years ago. Cancer, as it does to many people, changed her perspective. While philanthropy has always been a part of her life, cancer made it clear. She says, “You have to live each day, not only to make a better life for yourself, your family, and your friends, but honestly, the world.” That’s what she does through the arts and through every donation she and her husband make to local charities. «

IN THE WINGS GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PRODUCING THEATER TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS SINCE OPENING IN 2004. IT HAS ALSO DEVELOPED A STRONG ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM. ITS STEADY GROWTH IN POPULARITY LED TO TWO DIFFERENT PLEDGES TOTALING $20 MILLION

BY PHILANTHROPISTS PATTY AND JAY BAKER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW THEATER AND BUILDING. THE BAKERS HAVE BEEN JOINED BY NEARLY 300 OTHER GENEROUS DONORS. CONSTRUCTION ON THE GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE BAKER THEATRE AND EDUCATION CENTER IS STEADILY PROGRESSING ON THE CORNER OF FIRST AVENUE SOUTH AND GOODLETTE-FRANK ROAD. THE MORAN MAINSTAGE BEARS THE NAME OF SANDI AND TOM MORAN, WHO DONATED $5 MILLION TOWARD ITS COMPLETION. “MY HUSBAND AND I ARE THRILLED TO BE PART OF THE FURTHER GROWTH OF THE PLAYHOUSE,” SAYS MORAN, WHO HAS BEEN ON THE THEATER’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FOUR YEARS. THE 4O,000-SQUARE-FOOT THEATER COMPLEX WILL INCLUDE TWO THEATERS, REHEARSAL SPACES, CLASSROOMS, SIX BARS, AND A ROOFTOP TERRACE. OPENING IS PLANNED FOR FALL 2023.

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NICK ROMANY

Above: The Moran Mainstage in the new Gulfshore Playhouse Baker Theatre and Education Center bears the name of Sandi and Tom Moran in appreciation of the couple’s $5 million gift.

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TO SERVE AND PROTECT IF THERE’S ONE THING KEITH WALLACE LIKES TO DO, IT’S HELPING PEOPLE

By Gaylene Salomons

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When he was 5, Keith Wallace’s family moved to Naples from Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Lely High School in 1992; his first job was in the mailroom of the Naples Daily News. While there, he saw an internal posting for a graphic designer. Thinking it would be a “cool job,” he applied, got the position, and stayed at the local newspaper—eventually working as a sales account manager—for an impressive 24 years.

In 2009, Wallace enrolled at Hodges University, obtaining his associate’s degree in criminal justice in 2012, as well as a bachelor’s degree in the same discipline in 2014. During his years in protection services—a part-time career he started in 1997—Wallace provided personal guard duty for local dignitaries, such as U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio. In addition to some private investigation work, he has worked with G4S, a security services provider now owned by Allied Universal, and was chief of security for the Collier County government for six years.

Today, he serves as the area asset protection manager for Saks Off 5th locations in Tampa, Naples, Fort Myers, and Ellenton.

One day while exercising and staying in shape for his job, Wallace found himself in a moment of self-reflection, thinking: “I work out all the time. I look okay. I’m active. I have a personality. Who am I doing this for? Why?” Without missing a beat or second guessing himself, Wallace found an agent in Naples and began booking modeling and acting gigs in his spare time. “Basically, I was bored,” he explains. His first job offered no compensation. Local opportuni120 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

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ties were scarce, and Wallace frequently found himself traveling to Miami or Orlando for acting-based work.

Slowly, Wallace was able to begin building up his “entertainment” résumé in his spare time, modeling in local television commercials and eventually playing a lead role in the independent film Tacklebox, shot in Naples; he has acted in such movies as One Evening, Chill Out, and The Red Tide Massacre.

He has also worked with national brands like Dunkin’, Best Buy, and Coca-Cola. His latest audition was as a doctor for a Walmart commercial. And yes, he got the job.

About his after-hours career Wallace says: “I never had the urge to go to L.A., but I did have the goal to see myself somewhere famous—like a movie or so.” His big break was a nonspeaking role in Avengers: Endgame, playing on the same “stage” as Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Redford. Released in April 2019, the film, with its all-star cast, set numerous box office records, including becoming the highest-grossing film of all time from July 2019 to March 2021.

His role, playing a S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division) agent came naturally to security officer Wallace. It also fulfilled his desire to appear on the big screen. Believing “nothing can top this,” Wallace decided he had made it as far as he wanted to go. He began wondering what was next.

In 2021 he launched Wallace Entertainment (WE) with the intent to bring awareness to the talent in Naples, to pass on the knowledge he had gained while working in the industry, and to produce feature films locally. Wallace had established numerous connections during his dual careers, as well as credibility, and as he says, “this business relies on referrals and recommendations.”

The WE company initials printed on promotional ball caps and T-shirts have become an unintentional slogan for his company: “It’s not me, but we,” he chuckles. To give all those in the business a platform to connect, Wallace created a private Facebook page for aspiring actors, producers, photographers, singers, and more. “It’s like an online classified section,” he explains.

Wallace also manages the @collier_county_entertain ment handle on Instagram. In addition to his company website, Wallace has an IMDb page, which is touted as the world’s most authoritative source for movie, television, and celebrity information.

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Although still employed full-time in the security world, Wallace can feel himself getting pulled into the entertainment world more and more. His vision—for the next two years at least—includes “making Wallace Entertainment the number one resource for all things entertainment, to be part of four films, and to get Naples noticed as a great destination to make movies.”

The entertainment industry in Southwest Florida is in its infancy, but Wallace sees great potential for Naples, believing that if you live here and you

want to break into the business, there is ample opportunity to practice locally. “Naples is a small market, but it’s not necessarily small-market talent,” he adds.

With his protective good-guy nature, Wallace has successfully parlayed his security persona into the entertainment business. “There are so many scams in this business,” he explains. “Because of my desire to protect people from evil, I also take this attitude in the entertainment business.” He feels good about providing that layer of defense to Naples. «

Did you know that Jacksonville, Florida, could easily have become the Hollywood of the world? Once considered an international winter film capital, the city played an important role in the early history of film. As the motion picture industry developed and “going to the pictures” grew in popularity, the big city on the Atlantic coast of Florida was an attractive destination for filming with its warm weather, natural settings, architectural diversity, and a location easily accessible by rail from East Coast cities.

A silent film studio was first opened in Jacksonville in 1908; more studios followed, including Metro Pictures, which eventually became MGM, now a Hollywood giant. Florida became the location for many films from the early nineteenth century on, including Midnight Cowboy in 1969, and Jaws 2, the sequel to the 1975 Steven Spielberg film released by Universal Studios. More recently, popular movies filmed on location in Florida include the story of a rambunctious dog, Marley & Me; Transformers: Dark of the Moon, partly filmed at the Kennedy Space Center; and the goofy comedy Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

Eventually, the spotlight switched from both New York and Florida to California, where the film industry still flourishes today. To ensure Florida remains a world-renowned production center, The Florida Office of Film and Entertainment (filminflorida.com) in Tallahassee provides the state’s film and entertainment industry with support and services. The film commission reports that Florida is home to the third largest talent pool in the United States. With 825 miles of beach—much of it uninhabited, an array of cityscapes, and year-round sunshine, there are numerous advantages to shooting a movie in Florida.

The Paradise Coast Film Commission (paradisecoast.com/film), a fullservice agency of the Collier County government, actively markets Naples as an option for location filming. Maggie McCarty is the film liaison. As she says, “It is always exciting to share the many facets and beautiful locations our destination has to offer.”

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Robert C. Hedgepath, DMD, is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. As a fellow specialist in prosthodontics, Dr. Hedgepath joined the practice in 2011, bringing an array of expertise.

His expertise focuses on the maintenance of optimum oral function, comfort, and appearance through the use of Invisalign or crowns and veneers. From bridge work to partials and dentures, he offers the very best in dental care.

Patrick J. Carrigan, DMD, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He continued his training in a post-dental specialty residency at Temple University School of Dentistry where he received his certification in endodontics (root canal dentistry). Dr.

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Carrigan has had articles published in the Journal of Endodontics and has earned numerous awards, including recognition as an Alumni of Distinction from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and the Louis Seiden Award for Clinical Excellence. He has been recognized with the Top Dentist Award consistently since 2007 from Pittsburgh to Naples!

Edward A. Scherder, DMD, JD, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and received his graduate degree in prosthodontics. Prosthodontics is a specialty branch of dentistry that focuses on restoration, replacement, and function through modern advancements and technology. As the founder of Bayview Dental Arts in 2007, Dr. Scherder has a commitment to maintaining the cornerstones of his practice — compassion, skill, ethics, and technology.

Let the specialists at Bayview Dental Arts help you assess your smile! Drs. Hedgepath, Carrigan, and Scherder will determine the best treatment options available to maintain the health of your smile and create the look you have always dreamed of!

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Kurtis Hussey Suncoast Dental Center Naples 239-566-2255 suncoastdentalcenter.com Long Huynh Park Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Naples 239-206-1500 myparkdental.com Makaela Manner Kunstler Harbor Dental Naples 239-331-5660 harbordentalfl.com LEARN MORE ON PAGE 143

Dennis R. Lucas Dr. Dennis R. Lucas, DMD Naples 239-262-5851 drdennislucas.com Mark Makram Mark Makram, DDS Naples 239-719-2836 naplesfldentist.com George M. Mantikas George Mantikas, D.M.D. Naples 239-262-6000 drmantikasfl.com LEARN MORE ON PAGE 144

Shirley Marquez Altamar Dental Studio Naples 239-260-5968 altamardental.com Aquiles J. Mas True View Dental Naples 239-598-8899 trueviewdental.com James W. Massa Massa Dental Center Naples 239-282-4374 jameswmassa.com Craig Mayer Dental Care of Lehigh Acres Lehigh Acres 239-369-5861 dentalcareoflehighacres.com

Shamus L. Loftus Pelican Bay Family Dental Naples 239-597-4902 pelicanbayfamilydental.com LEARN MORE ON PAGE 145

Landon Lowell Suncoast Dental Center Naples 239-566-2255 suncoastdentalcenter.com

Shane McDowell Shane McDowell, DMD Fort Myers 239-396-0597 myfortmyersdentist.com Javier Mendez Naples Center for Cosmetic Dentistry Naples 239-206-4282 towncaredental.com Johanna Moorefield Mission Hills Dentistry Naples 239-776-7626 missionhillsdentistry.com

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TOP DENTISTS DENTAL CARE AT GRANDE OAK

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PAOLA SUGLIO From a very early age, dentistry has been Dr. Paola Suglio’s passion.

She grew up in a family of dentists, which gave her the chance to witness and learn about what her family did with so much passion and commitment. Her mission is to make every patient’s visit as stress free and comfortable as possible while providing the highest quality of care.

Suglio is a foreign-trained dentist and prosthodontist who has been practicing for more than 20 years. She received her dental degree in 2001 in her hometown of Maracaibo, Venezuela. In 2009, she achieved her degree in prosthodontics from Universidad Javeriana in Colombia.

After she moved to the United States, Suglio completed her training at the University of Florida in 2015 to become a licensed dentist in the United States.

With her memberships in the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry, she strives for continued growth in education and excellence. She makes every effort to stay on top

of current developments in dentistry. To that end, she maintains the highest level of accreditation and takes advantage of ongoing education in implant, cosmetic, and general dentistry.

One of the main reasons Suglio’s patients return to Dental Care at Grande Oak and refer family and friends is the unique environment of patient care that has been created by her and her team. From the practice manager to the hygienist to the dental assistant and business assistant, an attitude of genuine care is shown to every patient. The staff’s goal is for every patient to feel like they are welcomed warmly, treated thoroughly, and cared for completely. This is accomplished by the expertise of Suglio and her team, as well as the state-of-the-art technology that the office provides.

In her free time, Suglio loves to spend time with her family. She also enjoys working out, travelling, boating, and cooking healthy food.

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Dean Mourselas Gulfview Dental Naples 239-261-7291 gulfviewdentistry.com Brian M. Olitsky Smile Design by Brian M. Olitsky, DMD Bonita Springs 239-992-9929 smiledesignbonita.com

GERARDO SANTIAGO, DDS Specializing in pediatric dentistry, Gerardo Santiago, DDS, is passionate about serving Naples’ families and ensuring the next generation enjoys a lifetime of healthy smiles. This year marks Children’s Dentistry of Naples’ 27th anniversary with Santiago at the helm from the start.

Because he believes that happy patients are healthy patients, Santiago has created a warm, welcoming environment that puts both children and parents at ease. The kid-friendly office prioritizes safety as well, ensuring every member of the team is up to date on the latest technology. Innovative techniques include the utilization of non Bis-GMA and Bis-Phenol A (BPA) dental sealants and fillings for children, nitrous oxide (happy gas) services for apprehensive patients, and low-radiation digital radiographs.

Santiago received his certification from New York University College of Dentistry, Interfaith Medical Center, where he discovered an interest in stem-cell regenerative medicine. He is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Florida Dental Association, West Coast Dental Association, and Collier County Dental Association.

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Christopher S. Page Boe, Page & Page Dental Group PLLC Naples 239-263-2122 thenaplesdentists.com Josephine Perez Pure Dental Naples 239-692-9623 puredentalnaples.com Armando L. Pino Uptown General Aesthetic Dentistry Naples 239-592-0111 drpinonaplesdentist.com Gillian Plummer-Molina Vanderbilt Estates Dental Naples 239-271-2497 vanderbiltestates.dental Patricia Primero The Smile Fairy Dental Spa Naples 239-254-4480 thesmilefairy.com Joseph Proscia Proscia Dental Bonita Springs 239-494-4574 prosciadental.com Melanie Pugh Melanie Pugh, DMD, PA Bonita Springs 239-949-1805 drmelaniepugh.com

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Victoria A. Rinando 6th Sense Dental Bonita Springs 239-913-6780 6thsensedental.com Deborah Ruddell Deborah Ruddell DDS, PA Fort Myers 239-936-8616 ruddelldental.com Kelli Salomon Dr. Kelli Salomon DMD Naples 239-304-1900 drkellidmdnaples.com Ana Scopu Park Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Naples 239-206-1500 myparkdental.com Grady Scott Bonita Beach Dental Bonita Springs 239-420-8261 bonitabeachdental.com Jeffrey Skupny Island Coast Dentistry Naples 239-572-9837 islandcoastdentistry.com Paola Suglio Villalon Dental Care at Grande Oak Estero 239-345-2508 dentalcareatgrandeoak.com LEARN MORE ON PAGE 141

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TOP DENTISTS HARBOR DENTAL

MAKAELA MANNER KUNSTLER, DMD Makaela Manner Kunstler, DMD, founded Harbor Dental in 2020, fulfilling her dream of private practice ownership. As an independent owner, Kunstler takes pride in offering the highest level of care to her patients by using the best materials and investing in the latest technology and education. This past year, she incorporated digital scanning and the ability to mill strong and beautiful crowns on-site, right in the office. For patients, this means better accuracy and no more goopy impressions!

Kunstler received her education from the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 2009. She consistently seeks the highest level of continuing education from the top dental educators in the world, including the prestigious Spear Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona. She particularly has enjoyed focusing on adult orthodontics, smile design, and cosmetic dentistry.

Kunstler’s vision is to change the way people feel about dentistry by creating a calm, friendly, and welcoming space where patients feel protected like family. The name Harbor was chosen because it signifies

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safety, a protected area. Once a ship arrives within its limits, all who dwell there are held safely, despite the storms beyond. They feel cared for and watched after. The name Harbor Dental encapsulates this idea, with its secure, inviting, and gentle approach to dentistry, which is immediately sensed by patients as soon as they walk through the door.

The reception area feels more like an upscale art gallery or spa.

The treatment rooms are spacious and immaculately clean with scenic floor-to-ceiling windows. Kunstler and her expert team make every interaction as pleasant and comfortable as possible, from the smiles that welcome you to the dental chairs equipped with massaging backs, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), and TVs on the ceiling playing calming nature videos and music.

Harbor Dental is now accepting new patients and would love to welcome you to their dental family. Call 239-331-5660 or conveniently book directly online at harbordentalfl.com. Ask about their Harbor Smile Club, which is coming soon!

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William N. Sullivan Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry of Naples Naples 239-597-4944 dentistryofnaples.com Jordan Teder Family Dental of Fort Myers Fort Myers 239-561-2665 familydentalfortmyers.com Laura Van Varick North Naples Dental Naples 239-514-2229 northnaplesdental.com

GEORGE MANTIKAS, DMD Dr. Mantikas graduated from St. Johns University in New York, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and later graduated with honors from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston.

He continues his pursuit of excellence and education as a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and Florida and Connecticut Dental Associations. Dr. Mantikas served multiple terms as President of the Middlesex Dental Society, and was on staff at Middlesex Hospital for over twenty years, also serving as a mentor for the University of Connecticut Dental School.

After over 20 years of dentistry in Connecticut, Dr. Mantikas opened a practice in Naples. His goal is to provide progressive, comprehensive dentistry in a warm, caring environment. His practice is one of the few in Southwest Florida to offer oral DNA testing to determine susceptibility to a wide range of systemic diseases, based upon bacteria present in the mouth. Dr. Mantikas strives to build individual relationships with his patients, stressing optimal dental fitness.

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ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Rafael Alcalde Florida Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists Fort Myers 239-274-3794 fomss.com Jay Cagata Oral Facial & Implant Surgery Cape Coral 239-574-3323 ofisurgery.com John Contino WestShore OMS Specialist Naples 239-263-7474 westshoreoms.com Steven J. Fontana Gulfshore Oral Surgery, PA Naples 239-262-3300 gulfshoreoralsurgery.com Timothy D. Hogan Southwest Florida Oral & Facial Surgery, P.A. Fort Myers 239-936-8151 swfofs.com

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SHAMUS LOFTUS “Catering to seasonal and full-time residents” is the motto that Dr. Shamus Loftus and his team adhere to at Pelican Bay Family Dental.

Pelican Bay Family Dental is not a corporate office and never has been; it is a private office, no DSO here. Loftus and his team bring an old-fashioned approach to care, believing in communication and building a partnership with patients. They also believe that every patient should be treated as a person and have their needs addressed in a personalized, compassionate, and fair manner. They know that each individual is unique, and therefore, services are tailored to patients’ specific needs and wants.

Loftus also understands that convenience is important, and consequently, the office provides all services necessary to achieve and maintain optimum dental health. From traditional services like preventative hygiene treatments and restorations to more specialized treatments—including cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, root canals, extractions, and implants—Loftus and his team can meet most of your dental needs in the comfort of the office. Dental visits will be both

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productive and enjoyable. Modern and comfortable, the Pelican Bay Family Dental office is always welcoming new patients, and Loftus and his team look forward to treating you like family.

Loftus has been in practice since 1999. He hails from Central New York, where he graduated cum laude from Le Moyne College and later from SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He chose Tufts University School of Dental Medicine to complete his dental residency program. After operating a successful solo practice for more than 12 years in New York, the Florida sunshine and climate were too hard to resist. In 2014, he relocated to the Sunshine State and took over an established office in Naples.

Loftus believes in staying on top of the latest dental technology. He enthusiastically takes continuing education classes on new methods and procedures to ensure he brings the best and latest in dentistry to all patients he serves. He sincerely wants the best for them and their health.

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Sein Moe Collier Oral Surgery and Implant Center Naples 239-254-9933 collieroralsurgery.com Robert W. Payne Robert W. Payne, DDS Naples 239-434-6900 oralsurgeryofnaples.com Eric Reed WestShore OMS Specialist Naples 239-263-7474 westshoreoms.com T.J. Tejera Southwest Florida Oral & Facial Surgery, P.A. Fort Myers 239-936-8151 swfofs.com Daniel Winokur WestShore OMS Specialist Naples 239-263-7474 westshoreoms.com

ORTHODONTICS Thomas Albert The Brace Place Naples 239-592-6300 braceplacenaples.com Jason D. Barlock Orthodontic Specialist of Florida Fort Myers 239-433-0921 fla4braces.com Rosalie Brao Gulf Coast Orthodontics Naples 239-206-4168 gulfcoastortho.com

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Erika Campbell Campbell Orthodontics Naples 239-260-2100 campbellbraces.com Leo R. Cullinan Leo R. Cullinan, DDS, MS Naples 239-434-0030 wildaboutbraces.com Matthew Freedman Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics of Naples Naples 239-206-2858 mainstreetsmiles.com David Heald Orthodontics Exclusively Fort Myers 239-936-2175 nicesmiles.com Maryann Kriger Kriger Orthodontics Bonita Springs 239-206-5503 bonitaortho.com Kim K. Kundinger Kundinger Orthodontics Naples 239-261-7091 kundingerorthodontics.com Michele Laboda Gulf Coast Orthodontics Fort Myers 239-561-2258 gulfcoastortho.com Gabriela Orsini Orsini Orthodontics Naples 239-331-8409 orsiniortho.com Barbra J. Reed Reed Orthodontics Naples 239-596-2255 reedorthodonticsnaples.com John M. Richards Richard & Levine Orthodontics Fort Myers 239-936-1808 drbiteright.com

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Lauren Widmer Orthodontics Exclusively Lehigh Acres 239-368-5870 nicesmiles.com

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Anissa Ahmadi Barkley Pediatric Dentistry Fort Myers 239-939-0423 fortmyerspediatricdentist.com Miguel Argumosa Pediatric Dentistry of Bonita Springs, Cape Coral and Port Charlotte Bonita Springs 239-333-2990 swfl-pediatricdentistry.com Oliver Favalli Lakes Park Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics Fort Myers 239-766-4437 lakesparksmiles.com Elias Josephs Young n’ Royal Children’s Dentistry Naples 239-331-2184 youngnroyal.com

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Joana Lastres Fantasea Pediatric Dentistry Naples 239-431-9064 fantaseapediatricdental.com Marilyn Sandor Naples Pediatric Dentistry Naples 239-592-0800 drmarilynsandor.com Gerardo Santiago Children’s Dentistry of Naples Naples 239-326-6587 childrensdentistryofnaples.com LEARN MORE ON PAGE 142

Erin Taylor Pediatric Dentistry of Bonita Springs, Cape Coral and Port Charlotte Bonita Springs 239-333-2990 swfl-pediatricdentistry.com

PERIODONTICS Jessica Cohen Cohen Dental Studio Naples 239-351-2000 cohendentalstudio.com Grace J. Dai Grace J. Dai, DDS, MSD Naples 239-435-0880 periodontistofnaples.com

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Daniel Winokur, DMD

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Board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons Dr. John Contino, Dr. Eric Reed, and Dr. Daniel Winokur are expertly trained in treating conditions related to the mouth, jaw and face. Our Oral Surgeons have over 30 years’ of experience bringing back smiles with dental implant treatments, from a single tooth replacement to a complete set of replacement teeth in a day.

Drs. Contino, Reed and Winokur practice the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, from wisdom tooth removal to corrective facial cosmetic and jaw surgery. They are proficient in using the latest techniques designed to rebuild bone structure with minimal surgical intervention. With two convenient locations, the state-of-the-art practices are equipped with advanced technology such as 3D imaging and surgical planning. Drs. Contino, Reed and Winokur consistently strive for excellence, compassion, integrity and cohesive teamwork as they serve patients throughout Collier and Lee County.

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PROSTHODONTICS Randold Binns Advanced Prosthodontics & Implant Esthetics Naples 239-465-4150 naplesdentist.com Neil Cohen Cohen Dental Studio Naples 239-351-2000 cohendentalstudio.com Wendell Feliciano Engle Dentistry Naples 239-593-2178 engleimplantdentistry.com Robert Hedgepath BayView Dental Arts Naples 239-360-5944 bayviewdentalarts.com LEARN MORE ON PAGE 139

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DINING

When Tom Nütten and J.C. Perez, owner and chef, respectively, of Lamoraga, Naples, were approached about hosting a vegan event, they hesitated. Neither is vegan, and they had little experience.

But, after discussing how to create vegan dishes while maintaining the quality and character of Lamoraga, “we accepted the challenge and never looked back,” Nütten says.

Perez and Nütten will unveil their newly revamped prix fixe menu for the next Vegan Dinner November 25. It features four plant-packed courses: a pan-fried veggie pancake with scallion and mango salsa; marinated, roasted beets with crispy onion, shaved radish, and horseradish mayo; a main course of king oyster mushroom “scallops” over roasted tomato risotto and coconut pesto (pictured); and house-made Belgian chocolate mousse. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to aplantbaseddiet.org, a Florida nonprofit that advocates for a “veganic whole plant lifestyle.”

Overall, diners have been extremely positive, says Nütten, adding, “We realized that this event is not just for the vegan community. Lamoraga has become a restaurant where both vegan and meat eaters can enjoy a great meal in a beautiful setting together,” he says. “Everyone is happy!” (lamoragarestaurant.com) –Kat Smith

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KAY OUSLEY

A Moveable Feast

Vincenzo Betulia and Campagna Hospitality Group recently launched Campagna Catering by Chef Vincenzo, which will feature the chef’s customer favorites as well as new dishes.

Newly launched Campagna Catering by Chef Vincenzo offers the opportunity to have Vincenzo Betulia and his team personally cook for clients in their homes or other venues.

“We have been fortunate to receive unprecedented demand for catering from our restaurants,” Betulia says, “and the new venture is a natural evolution of the Campagna Hospitality Group.”

Shane Rossbach, former executive sous chef of The French, has been appointed executive chef of Campagna Catering, while Betulia will personally oversee catered events. The menu will feature customer favorites from Betulia’s impressive portfolio of popular Naples eateries—Osteria Tulia, The French, Bar Tulia on Fifth Avenue South, and Bar Tulia Mercato—as well as new, specially created dishes for small and larger groups.

One key advantage is the ability to have custom menus created by an acclaimed chef.

Over the years, customers clamored for Betulia to deliver his culinary delights to homes

Faith, love, and dough proved a winning recipe for Naples native Maria Trupiano, owner of CAK’D, 100% Vegan Gluten-free Dough Bar & Treats in the Trinity Plaza at Ninth Street North and Third Avenue North. When the Barron Collier High School graduate moved near Pittsburgh, she wound up in an abusive relationship. She knew she needed to escape for her own sake and that of her kids. Trupiano, whose prior business as a successful wedding photographer dwindled during the pandemic, turned to baking to regain confidence after the abuse and to support her sons. She started to bake for her church community and the response, she says, “was huge. Then people began asking me about gluten-free and vegan.” Trupiano spent

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How Sweet It Is

two years creating her own flour blend, which yielded gorgeous, fluffy, gluten-free cupcakes.

She also created edible cake dough, which is akin to gelato.

“My faith and a lot of scripture got me through some of the scariest moments,” she says. One day, she felt a calling to move back to Naples

and gatherings. The more they asked, the more he felt the way to give his fans what they craved was to launch Campagna Catering.

Kay Ousely, general manager of The French and a catering manager, says, “Vincenzo’s ‘groupies’ are fiercely loyal. When given the opportunity to choose from an already established catering business or having a chance to enjoy our food, no matter the menu, they jump at the opportunity.” In the past, when requests came in last minute or were relatively large, Betulia and his team would pull staff, chefs, and food from their restaurants to make it happen. So, Ousley explains, “we thought, why not dedicate space, staff, and chefs to something that we’ve been doing so well? … This was just the obvious next step.” (campagnahospitality group.com) —K.S.

and open a storefront. She moved in with her parents and put all she had into her bakery, a gleaming, welcoming shop fragrant with the mouth-watering scent of baking.

Trupiano develops new flavors regularly. For fall, featured cupcakes include: • Apple of My Eye—apple cider cake with cinnamon apple buttercream garnished with coconut toffee bits and salted caramel drizzle.

• Friendsgiving—Olive oil and thyme cake with cranberry compote filling topped with vanilla cranberry buttercream and garnished with a sprig of thyme.

• Give ’Em Pumpkin to Talk About—pumpkin spice cake with spiced buttercream and garnished with chopped pecans and caramel drizzle.

• Legend of Sleepy Hollow—Spiced pumpkin cake with chocolate buttercream garnished with cinnamon cookie crumbs.

Trupiano plans to donate 10 percent of profits to local charities and deliver free cupcakes to families once a week. (getcakd.com) –K.S.

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LOCAL FLAVOR

COMMUNITY VIBE events to attract a community of diners with a youthful attitude. In the works are themed brunches, live comedy, and a Night Market featuring local vendors.

There’s also philanthropic community support via Pass the Buck, sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. For every specialty charity cocktail ordered, The 239 will donate $1 to a local nonprofit, such as Special Equestrians.

The kitchen, helmed by Michelin-starred executive chef Mike Ellis, aims for zero waste and collects compost for farming partners.

Sustainability will continue to be a major focus, as will the quest to be the go-to for fine cuisine and fun. (the239naples.com) –K.S. RICHARD HOLDRIDGE

Among the area’s numerous farm-to-table establishments, The 239 Naples stands out.

Opened in May at Mercato, the stylish eatery unites a wide circle of area farms, ranches, dairies, hatcheries, bakeries, fisheries, breweries, and wineries in a network of local sources for top-quality, healthy foods. Suppliers to the restaurant include Dilly’s Fish Co., Naples (which brings in fresh, spear-caught fish from the back of Tim “Dilly” Dillingham’s pickup truck); Farmer Mike’s, Bonita Springs; Inyoni Organic Farm, Bonita Springs; Care2Grow, Naples; and Jimmy P’s Butcher Shop, Naples.

General Manager Greg Baldia says, “The goal of The 239 is to be upbeat and fun while serving high-level, healthy cuisine without pretension. We don’t just sell food and drink, we sell vibe.” Baldia has plenty of plans for

The 239 Naples offers farmto-table offerings sourced from a wide network of local purveyors, including farms, ranches, and fisheries.

NI ’s curated dining guide for Greater NAPLES THE LISTINGS The Naples area is packed with an abundance of great eateries, serving up food and drinks to satisfy every palate. Naples Illustrated has rounded up details on can’tmiss places for dining delights.

As our community continues to recover from Hurricane Ian, please contact restaurants directly before visiting for the most up-to-date information.

AMERICAN THE BEVY Everything old is new again at The Bevy (short for beverage). Be sure to try the Blackberry Tom Cat from the signature cocktail menu. 360 12th Ave. S., Naples (naplesbevy.com) BILL’S CAFÉ Chef Bill Salley presides over an open kitchen that slings comfort food and connects to a welcoming dining area underscored by classic rock tunes. 947 Third Ave. N., Naples (billscafenaples.com) BISTRO 821 A long-time favorite, thanks to executive chef Jess Housman’s menu fusing Asian, European, and domestic flavors. 821 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (bistro821.com)

COOPER’S HAWK WINERY Signature dishes paired with Cooper’s Hawk wines in a casual setting. 11905 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (chwinery.com) THE LOCAL Fresh, healthy meals dominate the menu, and its brunch is one of the best in town. 5323 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples (thelocalnaples.com) MICHELBOB’S CHAMPIONSHIP RIBS & STEAKS Family-run since 1976, Michelbob’s offers a full bar and comprehensive menu of barbecue favorites. 371 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples (michelbobs.com) RIDGWAY BAR & GRILL Chef Tony Ridgway continues wowing diners with classic American cuisine. 1300 Third St. S., Naples (ridgwaybarandgrill.com) SEVENTH SOUTH CRAFT FOOD + DRINK Owner Barry Larkin and chef Jay Schrednitz offer a locally and globally sustainable seafood program, handcut steaks, house-made pastas, and reimagined cocktails, along with a Sunday brunch. 849 Seventh Ave. S., Naples (seventhsouth.com) SOUTH STREET GRILL Inspired by the bars and clubs on the Philadelphia street of the same name, South Street pairs home-style specialties with live music, and craft beers and cocktails. 1410 Pine Ridge Road Suite 4, Naples (southstreetnaples.com) TAVERN ON THE BAY This popular sports bar boasts huge televisions, great comfort food, and a lovely view of the Gordon River. 489 Bayfront Place, Naples (tavernonthebay.net)

THREE60 MARKET In addition to a stellar market, this local favorite boasts a café that serves classic, fresh fare for breakfast and lunch or an early dinner. 2891 Bayview Drive, Naples (three60market.com) TOMMY BAHAMA RESTAURANT & BAR Born in Naples, the Tommy Bahama laid-back lifestyle is full throttle in its original festive eatery and bar at 1220 Third St. S., Naples; and Coconut Point, 23150 Fashion Drive #101, Estero (tommybahama.com) TRUE FOOD KITCHEN The eclectic menu features anti-inflammatory dishes that will make you feel good from the inside out. 5375 Tamiami Trail N. Ste. 15, Naples (truefoodkitchen.com/naples) THE WAREHOUSE A menu dotted with fresh, local ingredients complements an award-winning cocktail program. 9010 Bellaire Bay Drive, Naples (theware housenaples.com) YABBA ISLAND GRILL A fun place for steaks, seafood, and cocktails. 711 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (yabbaisland grill.com) YARD HOUSE With unique and plentiful tap options, Yard House offers an electric atmosphere and array of hearty American entrées. 4251 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (yardhouse.com) Z’S MUSIC KITCHEN Kick back to live country and rhythm and blues with a plate of the chef’s Nashvillestyle hot chicken or cornmeal-encrusted grouper.

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SEAFOOD AQUA The restaurant’s look is fresh and airy, just right for the seafood-centric menu. 862 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (aquafifth.com) THE CATCH OF THE PELICAN Fine steaks, local seafood, and hand-picked produce—much of it grown on-site—in a relaxed, sophisticated setting overlooking the pool at Naples Grande. 475 Seagate Drive, Naples (naplesgrande.com) THE DOCK AT CRAYTON COVE An open-air restaurant serving fresh catches prepared with Caribbean and Latin influences. 845 12th Ave. S., Naples (dockcrayton​cove.com) FISH RESTAURANT Fabulous views of Venetian Bay complement the outstanding seafood. 4360 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (fishrestaurantnaples.com) GROUPER & CHIPS The grouper is spectacular, as are the crab cakes, fish tacos, and bouillabaisse. 338 Ninth St. N., Naples (grouperandchipsnaples.com) HOGFISH HARRY’S Showcasing the Gulf Coast’s bounty, Hogfish Harry’s serves up signatures such as monkfish bucco and, of course, grilled hogfish.

600 Neapolitan Way, Naples (hogfishharrys.com) LA PESCHERIA A creative, stellar eatery that honors the culture of Italian fish markets. 474 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (lapescherianaples.com) MR. BIG FISH This family-friendly eatery specializes in delicious chowders and locally caught seafood dishes. 754 Neapolitan Way, Naples (mrbigfish.com)

THE EVER-POPULAR YEAR-ROUND THIRD STREET SOUTH FARMERS MARKET SWITCHES TO PRIME TIME, MOVING NOVEMBER 12 FROM THE PARKING LOT BETWEEN THIRD STREET SOUTH AND GORDON DRIVE DIRECTLY ONTO THE STREET. EVERY SATURDAY FROM 7:30 TO 11:30 A.M., THIRD STREET SOUTH WILL TURN INTO A FESTIVAL OF FRESH PRODUCE, FLOWERS, PLANTS, PASTAS, SEAFOOD, BAKED GOODS, PREPARED FOODS, JAMS, FRESH-ROASTED COFFEE, DOG TREATS, HANDWOVEN BASKETS, AND MORE. THE FARMERS MARKET CONNECTS LOCAL GROWERS AND INDEPENDENT MERCHANTS WITH LOCAL CONSUMERS, HELPING TO FOSTER A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY. MARKET ORGANIZERS CAREFULLY HAND-SELECT AND APPROVE EVERY VENDOR, SO SHOPPERS CAN BE SURE THEY ARE LOCAL BUSINESSES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY. (THIRDSTREETSOUTH.COM) —K.S.

SAILS This bona fide “pescatarian’s haven” features exquisitely fresh seafood prepared to perfection.

301 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (sailsrestaurants.com) SEA SALT Chef Fabrizio Aielli is a master at marrying organic local produce, wild-caught fish, naturally raised meat, and poultry with modern cooking techniques. 1186 Third St. S., Naples (seasaltnaples.com) USS NEMO UNDERSEA CUISINE & ADVENTURES Everything is a cut above, but the signature misobroiled sea bass is a must. 3745 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (ussnemorestaurant.com)

STEAK CHOPS CITY GRILL A modern take on the traditional, with prime aged steaks, local seafood, and more than 100 whiskey selections. 837 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 8200 Health Center Blvd. Ste. 100, Bonita Springs (chopscitygrill.com) DORONA Local culinary superstars Fabrizio and Ingrid Aielli have excelled again with this modern Italian steak house. 2110 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (doronanaples.com) THE GRILL Luxurious dining in The Ritz-Carlton, Naples features rich decor, aged prime beef, chops,

and fresh seafood. 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (ritzcarlton.com/naples) JIMMY P’S CHARRED Known for its Wagyu beef, the popular butcher shop’s steaks and other fine foods are served in the restaurant next door. 1833 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (jimmypscharred.com) RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Sophisticated decor, prime meats, and fine seafood make for a special night out. 23151 Village Shops Way, Bonita Springs (ruthschris.com) SHULA’S STEAK HOUSE In the winning tradition of late NFL coaching icon Don Shula, the “Shula Cut” is one of the best steaks in town. 5111 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (shulasnaples.com)

FRENCH BISTRO LA BAGUETTE This traditional French bistro serves classic combinations like coq au vin and chateaubriand and offers cooking classes for various group sizes. 3560 Tamiami Trail E., Naples (bistrolabaguette.com) BLEU PROVENCE Authentic dishes from the South of France are paired with wines from the vast, award-winning selection compiled by the restaurant’s owner, Jacques Cariot. 1234 Eighth St. S., Naples (bleu​provencenaples.com) CHEZ BOËT FRENCH HOME COOKING Lisa and Philippe Boët serve up delicious French classics in a warm, homey atmosphere. 755 12th Ave. S., Naples (chezboetnaples.com) CÔTE D’AZUR Intimate bistro in the style of Provence serves standouts like Maine lobster roasted in a clay pot. 11224 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (cotedazurrestaurant.com) THE FRENCH BRASSERIE RUSTIQUE Rustic French cuisine and lighter fare with desserts prepared by an in-house pastry chef. 365 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (thefrenchnaples.com) LA COLMAR BAKERY & BISTRO Authentic French beignets, quiche, croque monsieur, soups, salads, croissant sandwiches, and charcuterie and cheese boards. 80 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (lacolmar.com)

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Bruce Nichols (left), owner of The Wine Store in Naples, serves only American wines for Thanksgiving.

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BY KAT SMITH

What’s best to pour with turkey and all the trimmings? We turned to an expert, Bruce Nichols, owner of The Wine Store in Naples for advice. “The short answer is almost any wine can work,” he says.

“Given the dizzying number of dishes with the cornucopia of flavors on your Thanksgiving table, pairing the perfect wine means just about any wine can work. If there is an exception, I would say big tannic reds like young Cabernets can be a difficult pairing.” A hopeless fan of Burgundy, Nichols says this is the one day of the year he bows to tradition and serves only American wines. His recommendations follow. (thewinestorenaples.com) The Opening Act: To start, serve a sparkling wine as guests arrive and gather. “This year I’ll be popping the cork on Napa Valley’s Chandon Winery By the Bay, a Blanc de Blanc, to freshen the palate and start the conversation.”

The Whites: Sauvignon Blanc has become a crowd favorite that goes well with many dishes, including the range of Thanksgiving offerings. It can be a fickle grape, showing diverse styles depending on where it’s grown.

Bottles from New Zealand are popular, but “I find them overly acidic and too grapefruit-y for many foods, particularly turkey.”

He suggests Gamble Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc for its stone-fruit and creamy, subtle citrus flavors and a refreshing minerality that will stand up well to side dishes and white and dark meat. “Vegetarians will appreciate how masterfully this varietal complements the standard side dishes,” including green beans, brussels sprouts, and asparagus.

The seemingly mandatory white to grace Turkey Day is Chardonnay—and with good reason. “If you stay away from the over-oaked, butterball style that is thankfully beginning to fall out of favor with American wine drinkers,” says Nichols, “you’ll find most Chardonnays paired with turkey and the trimmings get along just fine.”

His choice: another gem from California’s Central Coast, Au Bon Climat, a blend from five vineyards in Santa Barbara, where cool ocean breezes allow for a long, even ripening season,

ideal for growing Chardonnay.

The Reds: Nichols’ quintessential Thanksgiving red wine pairing is the juicy, fruity style of the Gamay grape. It is appreciated by those who prefer light, less tannic wines. “Sweet and savory, if there’s a better wine combo that goes with turkey and cranberry sauce, I haven’t found it,” though sadly, he says, Gamay, the main varietal popular in Beaujolais, does not have the following in the United States it does in Europe. “One of the top examples is Lieu Dit Gamay, produced in miniscule amounts in the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara; it fits the bill perfectly,” he says.

For the star of the holiday meal, he says Pinot Noir makes a magnificent “can’t-go-wrong” wine for food pairing. With red fruit flavors of raspberry and cherry, savory spice, herbs, and smoky overtones, Pinot Noir and roast turkey with the trimmings are brilliant together.

“My go-to Thanksgiving Pinot this year will be Three Sticks from Bill Price, of Kistler [Vineyards] fame, picked from different vineyards on California’s cool-climate Sonoma Coast,” says Nichols. “With its sweet and tart cherry and red-fruit compote flavors wrapped in an earthy shell of baking spices and herbal notes, you may find yourself alternating sips of wine and bites of gravy-drenched slices of turkey.

Second helpings are in order!”

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FELIPE’S MEXICAN TAQUERIA Casual, family-friendly eatery serving fresh classics plus hand-crafted cocktails. 4255 Tamiami Trail N.; 2220 Logan Blvd.

N. Ste. 810, Naples (felipestaqueria.com) ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR Every day is Cinco de Mayo at this high-energy eatery. The signature tacos are a hit, along with the savory guacamole, made fresh tableside. 9123 Strada Place Ste. 7135, Naples (roccostacos.com) TACOS & TEQUILA CANTINA The many varieties of tacos are made with fresh, local products and handmade tortillas. 4834 Davis Blvd.; 8971 Tamiami Trail N., Naples; 10952 Eagle Village Drive, Fort Myers (tacosandtequilanaples.com) TAQUERIA SAN JULIAN This neighborhood destination serves up tacos with familiar fillings, though tripe and tongue are available for the adventurous.

3575 Bayshore Drive, Naples (taqueriasanjulian.res taurantwebexpert.com) TURCO TACO Clean eating with a Mexican twist, complete with handmade and gluten-free tortillas, and numerous organic salads. 410 Ninth St. N.; 1514 Immokalee Road #116, Naples (theturcotaco.com)

BARBATELLA Pizzas and pastas are delish, but don’t overlook offerings like the grilled salmon. Save room for the signature Nutella pizza. 1290 Third St. S., Naples (barbatellanaples.com) BAR TULIA This late-night brother of Osteria Tulia serves outstanding pizzas and a variety of irresistible small bites, among other delicacies. 462 Fifth Ave. S.; 9118 Strada Place Ste. 8150, Naples (bartulia.com) CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR This mainstay on Third Street South is a perennial gathering place for great food and people-watching. 1177 Third St. S., Naples (campiellonaples.com) GRAPPINO This latest venture from Ingrid and Fabrizio Aielli celebrates Fabrizio’s Venetian roots and houses one of the country’s most comprehensive grappa bars.

90 Ninth St. N., Naples (grappinonaples.com) LA TRATTORIA Old-world charm abounds at this Neapolitan-style pizzeria, where pie options are divided between rosse (red) and blanche (white). 878 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (latrattorianaples.com) MOLTO TRATTORIA The homemade pasta, sauces, pizza Napoletana, and home-style cuisine are all top-

notch. 368 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (moltonaples.com) OSTERIA TULIA Chef Vincenzo Betulia’s authentically rustic venue and “peasant” cuisine are delizioso.

466 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (osteriatulia.com) PARMESAN PETE’S Chef and owner Peter Della Rocca creates meals that taste like a “big bite of Brooklyn.” 7935 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples (parmesanpetes.com) PAZZO! CUCINA ITALIANA The “friendly neighborhood” restaurant has been serving dishes using made-from-scratch sauces, pastas, and desserts for more than 20 years. 853 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (pazzoitaliancafe.com) ROMA ITALIAN BISTRO Pizza and Italian specialities made with ingredients imported from Italy and fresh organic produce. 655 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (romaital ianpizzeria.com) TERRAZZA This Italian eatery at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples pairs cool Gulf breezes with classic entrées and an array of pastas. 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (ritzcarlton.com) VERGINA Italian and Mediterranean dishes with a modern flair. With its open-air ambience and Hookah Lounge, Vergina is also a popular spot for gathering with friends and listening to live music. 700 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (verginarestaurant.com)

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ASIAN 21 SPICES BY CHEF ASIF Chef Asif R. Syed offers classical Indian cuisine created with his special collection of spices. 4270 Tamiami Trail E. #21, Naples (21spicesdining.com) ARAYA SUSHI ASIAN GRILL Thai dishes, along with a wide choice of rolls, sushi, and sashimi, served in a modern space. 2650 Immokalee Road, Naples (arayanaples.com) FUJIYAMA STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE Enjoy steaks and seafood prepared with Japanese flair at Fujiyama’s hibachi table. 2555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (naplesfujiyama.com) LE INDYA Having grown up on India’s southern coast, chef Suman Chaniyil creates authentic classics rich with flavor and finesse. 975 Pine Ridge Road, Naples (leindya.com) NAMBA Named for a district of Osaka, Namba specializes in aburi sushi, a style of nigiri where the fish is partially grilled on top. 8847 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (nambanaples.com) SUSHI ONE Freshness is paramount at Sushi One and each order is painstakingly prepared by hand. 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Naples (sushionenaples.com)

SUSHI-THAI Presenting traditional dishes from Japan, as well as sushi and Thai classics. 869 103rd Ave. N.; 7935 Airport-Pulling Road N.; 898 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 25101 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs (sush ithaitoo.com and sushithaidowntown.com) ZEN ASIAN BBQ A rustic Japanese pub serving fantastic sushi, Korean barbecue, ramen, and more. 10823 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (eatatzen.com)

GLOBAL BHA! BHA! PERSIAN BISTRO Michael Mir’s popular restaurant serves up savory lamb dishes and a wide choice of colorful and delicious Persian specialties. 865 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (bhabhabistro.com) CELEBRATION PARK NAPLES This waterfront bar and food truck park has something for everyone, from Maine lobster and Greek gyros, to Asian fusion and Southern barbecue. 2880 Becca Ave., Naples (facebook.com/celebrationparknaples) FERNANDEZ THE BULL CUBAN CAFÉ Two locations serve traditional Cuban cuisine with a few twists.

1201 Piper Blvd.; 3375 Pine Ridge Road, Naples (fernandezthebull.com) FUSE GLOBAL CUISINE Chef-owner Greg Scarlatos uses flavors and ingredients from around the world

to create a diverse menu. 2500 Tamiami Trail N. #115, Naples (fuseglobalcuisine.com) JANE’S CAFÉ ON THIRD Having worked in places such as London, Hong Kong, and Frankfurt, the owners of this popular downtown spot offer a world of breakfast and lunch choices. 1209 Third St. S., Naples (janesgardencafe.com) LAMORAGA Spanish cuisine with an international twist is served along with a wide selection of fine wines.

Creative vegan options are also showcased. 3936 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (lamoragarestaurant.com) LIMA RESTAURANT & PISCO BAR This East Naples restaurant captures the essence of the Peruvian capital’s vibrant cuisine. 5047 Tamiami Trail E., Naples (lima-restaurant.com) NOODLES ITALIAN CAFÉ AND SUSHI BAR Topquality sushi, parmesans, and piccatas served all in one place. 1585 Pine Ridge Road, Naples (noodles cafe.com) PETAR’S RESTAURANT Chef Petar’s internationally inspired fare is superbly fresh. 3300 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs (petarsrestaurant.com) VERANDA E The signature restaurant at Escalante hotel offers an eclectic fusion of Asian and Frenchinfluenced flavors in a romantic tropical setting. 290 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (hotelescalante.com)

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WITH A FEW TWEAKS, SPICED WINE IS PERFECT FOR FESTIVE FLORIDIAN FETES

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The first documented consumption of mulled wine dates as far back as ancient Egypt, when spiced wine was used for medicinal purposes and considered to be an elixir of the afterlife.

Typically made with red wine, this robust drink is now a favorite during the holiday season and into the colder months.

Considering our mild temperatures, I’ve brightened up this classic concoction by switching out the red wine for a lighter white wine.

Notes of citrus, ginger, and vanilla also serve to warm and uplift. Finally, the crimson pomegranate seeds add a burst of familiar holiday flavor to this delightful sipper.

GYORGY PAPP

Mulled Mystic Ingredients (makes about 1 quart) 3 whole cloves Zest from 1 small lemon 1 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled 1/ 2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise and seeds scraped out 1 750-ml bottle medium-bodied dry white wine 1/ 4 cup fresh pineapple juice 1/ 4 cup elderflower liqueur Extra lemon twists and pomegranate seeds for garnish

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Stick the cloves into the strips of lemon zest. In a mediumsize, nonreactive saucepan, combine the ginger, vanilla bean (both the pod and seeds), and about 2/3 of the lemon zest strips, including the clove-studded pieces, and cover partially. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until fragrant and thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the wine and pineapple juice, cover partially, and simmer until the wine is infused, at least an hour (do not allow to boil).

Remove from heat and discard the ginger, vanilla bean, cloves, and lemon peel. Add the elderflower liqueur. Stir well and serve in a heat-tempered wineglass or glass mug, garnished with lemon twists and pomegranate seeds.

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PAW-rtners for Life November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month and a great time to adopt an older pet in need of a home. While any pet may improve your health by helping decrease your blood pressure, loneliness, and anxiety, those 7 years or older are more likely to be an easygoing addition to your family than a young pet. Dave Feenan, chief development and marketing officer at Humane Society Naples, who recently adopted a 12-year-old dog, says, “He’s given my wife and me far more than we could ever give him.” Wonder if a senior pet is right for you? Turn the page to learn more about the benefits. (hsnaples.org) –Erika Klein

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2. They fit into all types of families. Whether you’re an older adult or have young children, a senior pet may be a great fit. For example, Feenan explains that a younger dog may react poorly to having their tail pulled. “An older dog, they’ve been there, done that,” he says. “They tend to react a lot better.”

1. They’re often calmer. “Senior animals tend to be settled into their lives and routines, and they are almost always much calmer,” says Feenan.

He adds that, unlike with a puppy or kitten, an older pet’s personality will already be set so you know exactly what you’re getting.

3. They need less exercise. Taking them for a walk “might be just around the block instead of having to do a 10-mile hike,” Feenan says. He adds that this also makes them a better fit for smaller living spaces.

4. You’re giving a pet in need a great home.

Many people “don’t want to adopt a pet knowing

that they may only get two or three or four years with that animal,” says Feenan, but with good medical care, your senior pet may live longer than you expect. —E.K.

STROKES IN YOUNG PEOPLE Strokes are most common among older adults, but younger people aren’t immune. Because strokes are less frequent among those under 50, though, younger people may not realize they’re having one, putting them at risk for additional health issues. “Younger people are less likely to recognize the symptoms because typically their friends haven’t had strokes,” explains Dr. Lisa Aenlle, a board-certified neurologist at Neuroscience and Spine Associates in Naples. Since younger people tend to have fewer medical issues, she notes, they may delay evaluation of their symptoms. These signs are the same in young and old adults: weakness or numbness on one side of the body, a change or loss of vision, and difficulty speaking or understanding others. It’s important to be aware of the symptoms, and if you think you may be having a stroke, seek care right away—regardless of your age. (nasamri.com) –E.K.

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For one Naples yoga instructor, child’s pose isn’t just for adults. After practicing yoga with her kids since they were in the womb, Elaina Vasta founded Mini Buddhas Kids Yoga in 2018. Yoga may reduce stress and anxiety in kids just as it does in adults, according to research published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine. Vasta adds that yoga can improve both well-being and happiness. “The mindful aspect of it is really key to being a happy human,” she explains. “We are teaching our children to live in the moment, not the score of a past game or practicing for the next recital, but the here and now.” With a fun-first approach to her classes, Vasta notes, “I’m not sure they even realize they’re doing yoga; instead, they’re enjoying a class that makes them feel good about themselves.” (minibuddhaskidsyoga.com) —E.K.

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What should you eat before working out? As it turns out, the answer varies. “Every body is unique and different,” says Michelle Joy Kramer, a health coach in Naples. It also depends on the intensity and type of exercise, how much you need to eat for your body type, and other factors. She does, though, offer a few tips for everyone to consider: Remember to hydrate. Drink 8 ounces of water when you wake up, then wait about 30 minutes before starting your morning exercise. Adding electrolytes to the water is even better to promote hydration. Kramer recommends Elete Electrolytes from Mineral Resources International Inc. Focus on proteins with some carbs and a small amount of healthy fats. Good pretraining foods include oatmeal, half a banana, a few dates, or toast with almond butter or avocado.

Kramer recommends avoiding refined sugar and energy bars.

And, regardless of what you eat, she suggests waiting one to two hours between eating and starting your workout.

Listen to your body. If you ate a late dinner the night before, you may not be hungry before a morning sweat session. For a shorter exercise routine, you may not need to eat anything at all beforehand. “This is figuring out what works for you,” Kramer says. “Know what makes you feel good.” To energize your morning workout, try Kramer’s oatmeal recipe. (michellejoykramer.com) —E.K.

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“Medical gaslighting is when a health care provider dismisses your complaints or concerns,” explains Margot Escott, a clinical social worker and licensed therapist in Naples for more than 35 years.

“They don’t seem to take you seriously or blame your symptoms on a vague cause, such as stress.” While it can happen to anyone, Escott says women, people of color, and the elderly experience it most frequently. We talked with Escott about recognizing and dealing with medical gaslighting to help make sure you’re sent home with a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

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“People can recognize medical gaslighting when their symptoms are ignored or dismissed without cause,” Escott explains. For example, it can happen when a doctor attributes a medical issue causing memory loss to old age or skips diagnostic tests in favor of blaming the issue on the patient’s weight. “Being told problems are just ‘nerves’ is another sign,” Escott adds.

What are specific clues?

Be on the lookout for several signs of medical gaslighting, including when you’re made to be the blame for your health problems; your doctor doesn’t share test results; you’re told to wait in the lobby or examination room for hours; or you need to argue with your doctor just to be heard.

What should you do if you experience medical gaslighting?

The first step, Escott says, is to find a new physician. If this isn’t an option, she suggests taking a family member or friend to your appointments so they can observe the doctor’s behavior and support you if necessary. Remember, “If you are ill or in pain, you deserve to receive good medical care,” Escott says. (margotescott.com) —E.K.

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OPTIONS: Instead of giving yourself restrictions, give yourself options.

When you feel hungry, take a moment to notice your cravings. What is your energy level like? Would fruit for breakfast feel good or does your body need something more substantial like protein-rich eggs?

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LISTEN: Just because your friend has lost weight cutting out carbohydrates doesn’t mean that approach will work for you. Each of us has a different metabolism and different nutritional needs. Remember to take note of which foods make you feel good, energized, and fueled and which foods are hard for you to digest and make you feel sluggish. Let these become your individualized “rules.” If you notice beans are hard to digest or if common irritants like corn, soy, dairy, or gluten upset your stomach or cause joint pain, listen to your body’s red flags. Replace dairy, corn, soy, and wheat with alternatives, or consider soaked, sprouted beans that are easier to digest.

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HOW TO START EATING INTUITIVELY

KINDNESS: Be kind to yourself.

When you stop demonizing food, you give yourself permission to eat.

Let’s say you’re craving M&Ms. By allowing yourself to have the M&Ms, you eliminate the feeling of being prisoner to your cravings. And guess what happens? You can have a few M&Ms and move on without eating the entire bag. What a sense of relief that provides—and a feeling of success versus failure.

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ne of the first things I tell my health coach clients is that everyone is different; what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for the next.

There seems to be a new diet trend every year, and most of us have tried at least one.

Some enforce ridiculous rules, like banning beans (one of the healthiest foods on the planet) or certain vegetables and fruits, such as bananas or eggplant. This can lead us to not only judge specific foods as “good” or

“bad,” but also ourselves when we fall short.

The more we demonize foods and forbid them, the more it leads to food obsessions and bingeing.

The good news is there is a new trend on the rise: intuitive eating, a radically different “un-diet” that encourages you to listen to your body, trust your hunger cues and cravings, and enjoy food again without the heaviness of rules. Focusing on how certain foods make you feel can be a guide for mindful eating; identifying those that don’t agree with you and those that fuel your body might be the secret to effective weight loss, positive body image, and a healthy relationship with food.

Letting go of rules might feel like a terrifying free fall, but it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Most of us innately know which foods make us feel our best and when our body truly is hungry—we just need to start listening to ourselves, jump off the roller coaster of dieting, and embrace the joy of eating.

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» MAC INGREDIENTS 1 sweet potato, peeled and spiralized

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Combine the noodles with the cheez sauce. Transfer to a plate and garnish with fresh basil leaf.

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YLANG-YLANG BOASTS CALMING PROPERTIES BEYOND ITS WONDERFUL AROMA

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We’re surrounded by so much natural beauty that we can almost take it for granted. Recently, my husband, Marc, and I were taking a stroll when a ylangylang tree stopped us in our tracks with its mesmerizing scent. That moment alone was a gift. But, because of the tree’s long, cyclical blooming, ylang-ylang has been the lucky aroma for a number of our most cherished moments, whether giving our youngest daughter a roller-skating lesson or joining our son as he walks the dogs.

After a recent family trip to Portugal, the tropical perfume of the ylangylang’s sunny blossoms was the scent we came home to.

The plant world beckons to our senses, creating connections through its beauty, but also through a long legacy of healing. So many powerful medicines are derived from plants, including aspirin, which has its roots in willow, and the compounds used in chemotherapy, some of which come from the yew tree. As a holistic practitioner, I believe the aesthetic splendor of the plant kingdom is not separate from its healing strength. While working in my apothecary, I rely on plant extracts and essences to create transformative skin care formulas. And so many of nature’s most potent wonders can be found right here in Florida.

Native to tropical Asia and used in many traditional healing cultures, the ylang-ylang tree features graceful, draping branches that bloom with star-like flowers. While perfumers treasure ylang-ylang for its lightly fruity and sweet aroma (it’s a key ingredient in Chanel No. 5), it can also help to tone and balance the skin as well as alleviate stress. My clients share a range of emotions in the treatment room, and 172

ylang-ylang is the essence I recommend in times of grief or anxiety. Though science has yet to uncover precisely which bioactive molecules in the plant’s composition reduce anxiety, there is evidence that applying this essential oil to the skin helps to calm the nervous system, lowering blood pressure and one’s pulse rate.

As a wife, mother, daughter, and business owner, I have often turned to ylang-ylang when I’ve felt overwhelmed. I can recall one day in particular when I was dropping our son off at college, which is always emotional for me. As I was driving away, the phone rang with news of a family emergency, followed by a reminder of a pressing need at work—all while being stuck in morning traffic. Thankfully, I always have a little bottle of ylangylang essential oil close by. Even just one quick inhale brings restoration. «

In addition to its aesthetic beauty and sought-after aroma, ylang-ylang is known for its range of holistic healing benefits.

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The Role of the Federal Reserve AMID AN UNCERTAIN ECONOMY, MONETARY POLICY TAKES CENTER STAGE

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hen the economy gets out of whack, all eyes turn to the Federal Reserve. Officially, the Fed’s mission is to control monetary policy. But what does that mean and how effective is it?

“The Federal Reserve’s primary role is to manage the supply of money in order to meet two key objectives: keep prices stable and promote maximum employment,” says Sean Snaith, director of the Institute for Economic Forecasting at the University of Central Florida.

Composed of three entities, the Federal Reserve System is this country’s central bank. It includes the board of governors, the 12 regional Federal Reserve banks, and the Federal Open Market Committee. Located around the country, the regional banks clear checks and act as the eyes and ears for the board. Presidents of each bank cycle through the Federal Open Market Committee as voting members who decide whether or not to raise interest rates. The board of governors, chaired by Jerome Powell, is made up of seven members representing different sectors of the economy who are appointed by the president of the United States. Its role is to oversee the banks and implement monetary policy.

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One of the most effective methods is to manipulate interest rates, says Snaith. When rates are lower, as they were for a decade leading up to 2022, it stimulates spending among consumers and businesses because the cost of borrowing money is less, especially on bigticket items such as cars, homes, commercial buildings, and large appliances, but also on credit card purchases. In turn, there is an increased need for businesses to hire because the items in demand have to be built, produced, and shipped.

At the other end of the spectrum, higher rates make it more expensive to borrow money, and that’s where we find ourselves in 2022.

“In our current inflationary environment, the economy has overheated because the government shut it down for two months in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Snaith. Once the shutdown lifted, pent-up demand overwhelmed the supply chain and put a strain on companies that were scrambling to get workers back. “We opened the birdcage and everyone came out flying and looking to spend. The economy just exploded.”

In response to higher prices for nearly everything, the Fed began raising rates to try to bring inflation (the rate at which prices rise)

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back to its target 2 percent annual average, rather than the 8 percent and more we reached during this past year. That helps slow spending, giving employment and the supply chain a chance to catch up to demand while prices stabilize or drop.

This strategy works well in this economic environment, says Snaith. “Monetary policy has a powerful effect over time because it impacts spending behavior,” he explains. “Especially when it comes to controlling inflation, the Fed is the tip of the spear, if not the entire spear.”

When the Fed’s actions are not sufficient, there are some additional tools to help stabilize the economy. During Congressional hearings this year, Federal Reserve Board Chair Powell has been asking the government to do more, but Snaith says there aren’t many options on the table.

“Congress can either cut government spending, raise taxes, or do both at the same time,” he notes. Higher taxes cut into consumers’ discretionary spending money, while a reduction in government spending translates into money that won’t be pumped into the economy, resulting in less demand. Heading into mid-term elections, Snaith doesn’t see the government taking any action. “I think the Fed

will have to go it alone,” he says.

The final thought on the current economy is a word people don’t like to utter: recession. It’s always a possibility in an inflationary environment, Snaith says, but the silver lining is that it’s actually another tool to help the Fed in its mission, by bringing spending back in line and the economy back into balance. “Recession may be the bitter pill we have to swallow.” «

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A favorite local mascot of Marco Island is the Key Marco Cat, a 6-inch figure carved in native Florida buttonwood depicting a mysterious halfhuman, half-panther figure. For the first time since it was discovered more than 125 years ago, the Key Marco Cat is back in town and reunited with other rare pre-Columbian Native American artifacts at the Marco Island Historical Museum. The mysterious creature, thought to be a spiritual icon of the Calusa tribe, will hang around through 2026.

The rare artifacts were discovered in 1896 by Smithsonian anthropologist Frank Hamilton Cushing and are on loan from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology through April 2024. The Key Marco artifacts were remarkably intact—including their original paint colors—presumably because they were buried in oxygen-free muck that preserved them for hundreds of years. While many disintegrated upon exposure to the air, artist Wells Sawyer, of the Pepper-Hearst expedition to Marco Island, captured them in his paintings and black and white photos.

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The Marco Island Historical Museum is part of the Collier County Museum system; its exhibitions include information on the Calusa Indians and the history of development on Marco Island. (collier museums.com) –Gaylene Salomons

Top left: The Key Marco Cat, one of the finest pieces of pre-Columbian Native American art ever discovered in North America, is on exhibit at the Marco Island Historical Museum now through 2026. Above: Painted wooden Calusa mask found at Key Marco.

Watercolor by Wells Sawyer.

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ARTS & EVENTS

1 Jewish Book Festival, hear from Jewish writers through in-person and virtual events, Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, also Nov. 17 and 30, $18. (jewish bookfestival.org)

3 Friends of the Library Author Spotlight, Sarah Penner, author of The Lost Apothecary, Sugden Community Theatre, Naples, $48-$58. (collier-friends.org) COURTESY OF HERTZ ARENA

Clockwise from above: Bold artwork by Smadar Livne on display at the Naples Fine Art Show November 12 and 13; Dutch pianists Arthur and Lucas Jussen perform a Mozart Double Piano Concerto at Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples November 17; country music superstar Reba McEntire visits Hertz Arena with special guest Terri Clark November 10; view glass vases by Hayden Wilson at East West Fine Art starting November 14.

GOINGS ON & PERFORMANCES

Planting Seeds of Humanity, featuring the Ben Allen Band, benefiting Charity for Change, Hilton Naples, $250. (charityforchange.org) 4 Artisan Marketplace, 19 artists present unique works for sale benefiting the Naples Woman’s Club College Scholarship for the Arts, Naples Woman’s Club, also Nov. 5, free. (naples womansclub.org) Artisan Marketplace Cocktail Party, private tour of artists’ booths with food

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by chef Vincenzo Betulia, Naples Woman’s Club, $65. (napleswomansclub.org)

5 Día de los Muertos Celebration, joyous Day of the Dead event sharing memories of loved ones with live music, dance performances, and delicious dishes, Naples Botanical Garden, also Nov. 6, included with regular admission. (naplesgarden.org)

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$55 and up. (artisnaples.org)

Marc Anthony Viviendo Tour, Hertz Arena, Estero, $65 and up. (hertzarena.com)

7 Home Base Golf Tournament, benefiting Southwest Florida veterans and their families, Pelican’s Nest Golf Club at Pelican Landing, Bonita Springs, $250. (homebase.org) 10 Cuban Music with Yenier Alvarino, Musical Interludes with a Latin Twist, Marco Island Center for the Arts, $25-$30. (marcoislandart.org)

Evening on Fifth, live musical performances along Fifth Avenue South, Naples, free. (fifthavenuesouth.com) Gulfshore Opera Divas, young women’s vocal ensemble, lawn stage at Mercato, Naples, $35 and $50. (gulfshoreopera.org) Reba Live in Concert, country music superstar Reba McEntire with special guest Terri Clark, Hertz Arena, Estero, $50 and up. (hertzarena.com)

12 Bootstrap Boogie Barn Dance, benefiting therapeutic riding participants, Naples Therapeutic Riding Center, $500. (naplestherapeuticridingcenter.org)

COURTESY ASCASO GALLERY, MIAMI

Community Day, all ages enjoy a day of art, music, and fun at

2 PICKS IT’S COOL TO BE KIND. THE BEN ALLEN BAND PERFORMS AT PLANTING SEEDS OF HUMANITY, AN EVENING EVENT NOVEMBER 3 AT THE HILTON NAPLES BENEFITING CHARITY FOR CHANGE, AN ORGANIZATION PROMOTING A WORLD FREE OF HATE, VIOLENCE, BULLYING, AND CRUELTY. (CHARITYFOR CHANGE.ORG)

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6 Grupo Niche, salsa orchestra, Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples,

Johnsonville Nightlights in the Garden returns to the Naples Botanical Garden November 25 to January 1.

Artis—Naples, free. (artisnaples.org)

Music in the Garden, area musicians perform on the outdoor stage in the Water Garden, Naples Botanical Garden, included with regular admission. (naplesgarden.org)

Naples Fine Art Show, works by nationally recognized artists, Paradise Coast Sports Complex, also Nov. 13, free. (hotworks.org)

Nightbird: The Ultimate Tribute to Stevie Nicks, Hinman Auditorium, Performing Arts Center, Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs, $35-$48. (artcenterbonita.org)

Red Gala, benefiting Path2Freedom, cocktails, dinner, and live and silent auctions, Elite Jets Hangar, Naples, $275. (path2freedom.org)

Steel Magnolias, opening night with post-show reception with the actors, Norris Center, Naples, through Dec. 4, $85. (gulfshore playhouse.org)

13 Naples Concert Band, afternoon concert, Cambier Park, Naples, free, donations appreciated. (naplesconcertband.org)

Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll, Part 4, Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples, $65 and up. (artisnaples.org)

I SPY SOMETHING YELLOW Take a drive on Pelican Bay Boulevard, glance to the south, and you’ll spot a spiky yellow shape on the north lawn of The Baker Museum at Artis—Naples.

The monumental outdoor sculpture, Extension and Half Sphere by Venezuelan artist Jesús Rafael Soto, will grace the space for the 2022-2023 season. Composed of wood and aluminum, the sculpture exemplifies Soto’s pioneering contributions to kinetic art—art that depends upon movement for its effect.

The Baker Museum emphasizes modern and contemporary works. It houses a diverse collection in the building’s three stories and hosts traveling art exhibits throughout the year. (artisnaples.org) —G.S.

JOIN THE ORCHESTRA AND CHOIRS OF THE BOWER SCHOOL OF MUSIC & THE ARTS AT FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY FOR JOYFUL AND TRIUMPHANT, THE ANNUAL FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT NOVEMBER 29 AT MOORINGS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, NAPLES. (FGCU.EDU)

15 Early Birding Walk, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, eastern Collier County, also Nov. 22, ages 16 and up, $30. (corkscrew.audu bon.org)

16 Grand Opening at Coco Art Gallery, meet local artists at the new space, Coastland Center, Naples, free. (cocoartgallery.com)

17 Cody Johnson, with Randy Houser, Hertz Arena, Estero, $52.50 and up. (hertzarena.com)

Latin Infusion!, concert and dinner, benefiting Gulfshore Opera, Bodega Olé, Naples, $150. (gulfshoreopera.org)

Mozart Double Piano Concerto, featuring Dutch pianists ArTHESE EVENT DETAILS ARE CURRENT AS OF PRESS TIME, BUT PLEASE CONTACT THE VENUE OR PRESENTER FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.

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Tim Meadows, Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples, to Nov. 19, $25-$50. (offthehookcomedy.com)

18 Live at the Garden: A Tribute to Billy Joel, Hinman Auditorium, Performing Arts Center, Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs, $51-$63. (artcenterbonita.org)

19 Brew-Ha-Ha Craft Beer Festival, benefiting PACE Center for Girls Collier at Immokalee, Mercato, Naples, $45 in advance, $50 at the door. (mercato shops.com)

Kickin’ the Blues Music Festival, benefiting mental health, Riverside Park, Bonita Springs, $25-$65. (groundingwire.org) Rookery Bay Classic Car Show, more than 140 automobiles, entertainment, and food trucks, Florida Southwestern State College, Naples, $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 12; cash-only admission. (rookerybay.org)

21 Berliner Philharmoniker, Florida premiere with Kirill Petrenko conducting, Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples, also Nov. 22, visit website for tickets. (artisnaples.org)

ARTISTS UNITE FOR A CAUSE Talent abounds in this town. Creative spirits from the area once again gather at the annual Artisan Marketplace at the Naples Woman’s Club in downtown Naples November 4 and 5.

Nineteen artists will present their works of art for sale, offering jewelry, accessories, apparel, ceramics, paintings, and more. Students from Immokalee will showcase a delicious line of salsas, sauces, and dips made from the region’s famous tomatoes. The show’s theme— “Color My World”—recognizes how color creates beauty in the world of art and fashion. Admission to the show is free.

A cocktail party featuring the innovative cuisine of chef Vincenzo Betulia as well as a private tour of the artists’ booths takes place the evening of November 4. Tickets are $65 per person and include a donation to the Naples Woman’s Club Scholarship Fund. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to enhancing the Naples area community through philanthropic activities and volunteer service. (napleswomansclub.org) —G.S.

Tree Lighting on Third Street South, holiday festivities including an evening snowfall and a visit from Santa Claus, Third Street South, Naples, free. (third streetsouth.com)

Florida Gulf Coast University performs classical and modern music and traditional holiday favorites, Moorings Presbyterian Church, Naples, free. (fgcu.edu)

23 A Christmas Carol, The Musical, The Naples

Studio, Sugden Community Theatre, Naples, to Dec. 18, $47. (naplesplayers.org)

Players, adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most wellknown story, Blackburn Hall, Sugden Community Theatre, Naples, to Dec. 18, $55. (naplesplayers.org)

Tanyalee Davis, Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples, $25-$35. (offthehookcomedy.com)

25 Johnsonville Nightlights in the Garden, light displays, music, food, and more, Naples Botanical Garden, to Jan. 1, visit website for tickets. (naplesgarden. org)

30 Southern Comforts, The Naples Players, Tobye

VISUAL ARTS & GALLERIES The Baker Museum at Artis—Naples. “Helen Frankenthaler: Late Works, 1990-2003,” to Nov. 27; “Ran Hwang: Becoming Again,” and “Recent Acquisitions: 2019-Present,” to Jan. 8; “Envisioning Evil: The Nazi Drawings by Mauricio Lasansky,” to Feb. 19; “Florida Contemporary 2022-23,” to July 16. (artisnaples.org)

nita Springs, also Nov. 28, $65 per family, admission to park not included. (wondergardens.org)

East West Fine Art, Naples. “Frozen Moments,” resin-glass sculptures by Annalu, through Nov. 13; “The Heartbeat of the Cosmos,” glass vases by Hayden Wilson, Nov. 14 to Dec. 5. (eastwestfineart.com)

27 Dave Koz and Friends, internationally celebrat-

Harmon-Meek Gallery, Naples. Contemporary art-

ed saxophonist and musical guests, Hayes Hall, Artis— Naples, $79-$119. (artisnaples.org)

ist Mally Khorasantchi, Nov. 2-27. (harmonmeek.com)

26 Pictures with Santa, The Wonder Gardens, Bo-

29 Exceptional Night, museum visit created for children with physical and/or neurological disabilities, autism, and other sensory integration disorders, Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, $5. (cmon.org)

Joyful and Triumphant Concert, choirs and symphony orchestra, Bower School of Music & the Arts at

Marco Island Center for the Arts. “Abstraction: Moods—Interactive Experience,” featuring Cam Kowalski, Cindy Colligan, Shawn Kelly, Maggie DeMarco, Terry Carter, and Erik Streeter, to Nov. 22. (marcoislan dart.org)

Marco Island Historical Museum. “Art of the Dig: Wells Sawyer’s Watercolors,” Key Marco artifacts along

Above: Copper, silver, and gemstone jewelry by Mary Limont Below: Artist Laura Chelini with paintings

with original watercolors by expedition artist Wells Sawyer, through Jan. 19. (themihs.org)

Method & Concept, Naples. “New Works” by American master of fibers Debra Smith and ceramic artist Justin Donofrio, to mid-November. (methodandconcept.com) Naples Art. “M.C. Escher: Reality and Illusion,” Nov. 12 to Feb. 12. (naplesart.org) Naples Art District. Art Alive open art studio tours, visit local artists in their working studio settings, Nov. 2, 3, and 20. (naplesartdistrict.com) Naples Botanical Garden. “La Calavera Catrina,” featuring eight towering sculptures of La Catrina, one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), to Jan. 29; “Stickwork,” outdoor sculpture crafted of 30,000 pounds of willow, to 2023, included in garden admission. (naplesgarden.org) ©2022 Palm Beach Media Group North, LLC. All rights reserved. Naples Illustrated [ISSN 10996303] [USPS # 16626] is published monthly, except June and August, by Palm Beach Media Group North, LLC. Known office of the publication: 3066 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 102, Naples, FL 34103.

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WHAT LIES BENEATH This spectacular shot, captured by Naples-based photographer Heather Donlan, features fluidity and grace of jellyfish in motion. “I’ve always been fascinated by jellyfish and the beauty of their rhythm and flow,” relates Donlan, who has worked as a professional photographer for more than 25 years. “Their movement reminds me of a slow dance between them and the water.” This image, shot in California in 2017 is entitled Dance of the Jellies #03 and is included in Donlan’s new line of artwork called the Love Your Art Collection, which was created with home and office decor in mind. While she primarily works in portraiture, over the past few years, Donlan’s repertoire has expanded to include nature and landscapes. (loveyourart.com; @heatherdonlan) 192

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