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features 73 / Turning Tables

Legendary tales of love inspire local designers’ romantic table settings

By Teri Evans

80 / Everglades A to Z

Be in the know about Florida’s unique eco-treasure and the surrounding area with our insider’s guide

By Chelle Koster Walton

88 / Smoke Signals

Neapolitan cigar mogul Rocky Patel takes a moment from his globetrotting life to host a gentlemen’s night out

By Liza Grant Smith

94 / Solar Flair

Transparent and tactile fabrics add a futuristic edge this season Photography by NAVID

The best way to enjoy the Florida sunshine? In one of these 10 racy new luxury convertibles

By Howard Walker

110 / Kitchen + Cocktails

Cool cocktails and accessories set the scene for casual or elegant evenings Photography by Vanessa Rogers 14

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departments 26 / From the Editor Ideas for a romantic picnic; sweet strawberry season in a cocktail; share your love story on social media to win a date night

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34 / In Focus

Hats in the Garden; the NCH Hospital Ball; Immokalee Foundation Charity Classic Celebration

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45 / Insider

Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Melissa Manchester on her reenergized career; former NFL player Keith O’Neil’s new playbook: funding bipolar research; fun alternatives to traditional dinner dates

51 / Style

Go tribal with fringe and animal motifs

54 / Vanity

Ravishing red gems

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56 / Treasure 58 / Finds

Wood adds warmth and elegance to a variety of personal and home goods

61 / Escape

Experience the dramatic beauty of the desert at three lavish Middle East resorts

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Jaguar introduces a transformed XF sport sedan, kicking off “the year of the cat” By howard walker

117 / Taste

Salute our first president with cherry pie; sommelier suggestions for date-night wines; new places to try—Riptide Brewing Company, Zen Asian BBQ, and Coastal Peruvian Seafood & Grill

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The desire for fine single-malt Scotch shows no signs of waning By mark spivak

157 / Abode

Room refresh: perk up a sofa with some new pretty pillows; picks to mix Pantone’s colors of the year into home decor

161 / Balance

Go nuts for macadamias’ health benefits; apps for heart health; Valentine’s Day marathon; new pediatric center opens

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Flexible giving strategies for the charitable-minded

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197 / Agenda

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From the Editor No matter what we pursue, it is always exhilarating when we find the places, people, and things that make us come alive.

In this Passion & Pursuits issue, step into the Everglades and explore the beauty of the River of Grass in 26 fresh ways with our A to Z guide, starting on page 80. Prefer to explore the Paradise Coast with the top down? Car enthusiasts will want to turn to page 104 for a look at the latest in luxury convertibles.

This is also the month of love, so we asked local designers for their creative takes on famous love stories that inspired them. Their selections were far from traditional and spanned centuries in time. Find out whom they chose, and how they beautifully interpreted the stories. The colorful vision and inspiration behind “Turning Tables” begins on page 73.

Searching for Valentine’s Day ideas? We have suggestions that are anything but ordinary (page 46), one that is sure to get your adrenaline pumping (page 163), plus a trio of suggestions for bottles of wine to pair with your romantic dinner for two (page 119).

For those who love to entertain, we help set the scene with “Kitchen+Cocktails” starting on page 110, a playful collection of cocktail accoutrements that will surely delight your guests—whether you are hosting a casual or elegant soiree.

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As the saying goes, nothing great was ever accomplished without passion. Cheers to finding yours.

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Winter’s bounty is blooming and things are coming up red. All around South Florida, strawberries are ripening under the winter sun. This delicious fruit is actually a member of the rose family, and each one on average contains 200 tiny seeds. After heading to a local u-pick farm and loading up on a pailful of berries, unwind with this sweet and zippy strawberry-ginger mojito.

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Loving the life

Randee St. Nicholas

Best known for lighting up the charts with hits like “Midnight Blue,” and “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” prolific singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester has continued to live and breathe music. She recently released her first studio album in 10 years, You Gotta Love the Life, which features performances with Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, and other renowned artists. Manchester recently took a break from her post as an adjunct professor at USC Thornton School of Music to go on tour. The singer, who became acquainted with Naples years ago when her in-laws lived on Crayton Road, will enchant concertgoers with her ebullient show, presented by TheatreZone at the G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, February 18 and 19. (theatrezone-florida.com) —Kat Smith

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What inspired the new record?

An album is a platform to reflect what you have been through, and what you’re seeing in the world. The title, You Gotta Love the Life, lays claim to my almost 50 years of being an artist. I wanted to address show business from my perspective, which is the grit and grind, but also the joy that keeps peeking through.

Why the long time between albums?

I took a true sabbatical from the industry because I couldn’t figure out my part in it. From the mid ’80s, records became more and more the genre of the producer and less and less about the artist. Also I had two children to raise, and I wanted to make sure that they knew I was the mother and not the nanny. The reason it took so long from the album in 2004 and You Gotta Love the Life is the industry I thought I reintroduced myself to looked nothing like the industry I had left in the ’90s. It took me a long time to find my way back in. My students helped me find my way back into the world of independent artists. One of my students became my campaign manager when I started an Indiegogo [crowdfunding] campaign for this album.

What is the best advice you ever received?

Probably it was from Paul Simon. I was able and grateful to study song writing with him when I was 17. I always hear him when I’m starting to write a song. He always talked about your stamp of authenticity. As a writer, all the stories have been told, he said, and it is only your take on it that is your stamp of authenticity.

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Toss the movie tickets, cancel the dinner reservations, and add a bit of variety to your plans for Valentine’s Day or any date night. Naples is full of potential for unique and romantic ways to celebrate that special someone in your life. —Christiana Keyes

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Get creative with a night of wine and artistry at Painting with a Twist. Bring your favorite bottle (or bottles) of wine and some light bites to this quirky Naples venue where you can eat, drink, and playfully paint your own “love-inspired” masterpieces. (paintingwithatwist.com, 239-249-8848)

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Prefer the great outdoors? Head over to the Naples Cyclery and rent a tandem bike or twoperson, pedal-powered surrey for a casual daytime or sunset pedal to the beach for a picnic. The knowledgeable staff can help tailor your romantic ride by recommending a route that you and your date will enjoy. (naplescyclery.com, 239-566-0600)

Former NFL linebacker Keith O’Neil played for the Dallas Cowboys under legendary Coach Bill Parcells and the Super Bowl XLI champion Indianapolis Colts. The former pro athlete, who is completing work on a book about his football life and battle with bipolar disorder, will serve as Grand Marshal for the annual walk to benefit NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Collier County (namicollier.org) February 27 at Cambier Park.

The strong, silent-type persona he projected as a player had much to do with a mental illness that went undiagnosed for many years. “I kept to myself when I played,” he says. “I was no-nonsense, didn’t really care about the social life. A lot had to do with my anxiety.”

After he was diagnosed, it took time to get well. Once he did, O’Neil dedicated himself to educating others. He speaks around the country, and founded the 4th and Forever Foundation (4thandforever.org) in Buffalo, New York. O’Neil says, “With my speaking engagements, I spread the word, but I really wanted to raise money to help fund bipolar research at the University of Buffalo.”

He and his wife, Jill, speak at Buffalo-area high schools near their home as well. “Every time I speak somewhere, people come up to me to tell me my story really touched them, because they’ve known someone, or even they, have struggled, mostly in silence. When someone with my background speaks up, it really brings some comfort to them,” says O’Neil. —Kat Smith 46 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

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Foodies can spice things up with one of Sur La Table’s gourmet cooking classes. This Valentine’s weekend, you and your sweetheart can enjoy making a romantic Italian dinner for two, or master the sweet art of crafting French macarons. Be sure to sign up soon, as these date-night classes fill up fast. (surlatable.com, 239-598-1463)

Driving Change Naples Nissan General Manager Aaron Walker and his wife, Tammy, had an idea to help those in need after shopping for furniture at one of Saint Matthew’s House’s thrift stores. “We walked into St. Matthew’s over on Airport-Pulling Road, and were just blown away by what they do there,” says Aaron. “I later met with Vann Ellison, CEO of

SMH Executive Chef Kristopher Jubinville, Tammy and Aaron Walker, Vanessa Cardona of Univision, Vann Ellison

Saint Matthew’s House, to discuss [our desire to get involved,] and the ideas just developed naturally.” The local auto dealer and the Naples nonprofit formed a partnership that includes revenue sharing based on vehicle sales and test drives, a café run by Saint Matthew’s House’s catering staff within the Nissan dealership, and a multimedia co-branding ad campaign. The partnership is projected to raise nearly $400,000 for the charity this year alone. The dollars earned support SMH’s mission to improve the lives of members in the community who are homeless or hungry, struggle with substance abuse, or lack opportunities and education. —C.K.

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CHARMER

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For its Spring/Summer 2016 collection, Gucci channels the wild unknown by playing with the concept of urban exploration. Animal accents and modern embellishments merge in a shoulder bag in beige ebony GG Supreme fabric and python ($3,980) and a high-heel slide in trompe l’oeil embroidery with studs ($1,290). Turn the page for more fashions that heed the call of the wild.

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Mixed Metals Ruby tassel charm bracelet ($590), Oscar de la Renta, Marissa Collections, Naples

On the Prowl Savage Pandora clear clutch ($965), Charlotte Olympia, Marissa Collections, Naples

Color Check Frayed tweed dome clutch ($450), Tory Burch, Naples

ON SAFARI

Spring collections go tribal with fringe and animal motifs

Fierce Roar Panthère de Cartier ring with tsavorite garnets, onyx, and 18-karat white gold ($21,400), Cartier, Naples

Folk Art Hand-painted calf leather sandal with multicolor stones ($1,575), Valentino, Marissa Collections, Naples Follow the Fringe Echo backpack in buttercup ($3,095), Jimmy Choo, jimmychoo.com

Valentino Spring/ Summer 2016 Gorgeous textiles and artisan-inspired accessories showcase a global fusion between Italian and African traditions.

black mamba Black woven leather bootie ($2,395), Roger Vivier, roger vivier.com

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1. Slow Dance Graff Diamonds Rhythm earrings with rubies and diamonds set in platinum, price upon request. Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples (239-298-7914, saks fifthavenue.com) 2. Long-Lost Love Handcrafted necklace with rubies and diamonds set in platinum, price upon request. Provident Jewelry, Naples (239-649-7737, providentjewelry.com) 3. Tutti-Frutti Plevé Raspberry Ombré Open Petal earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $9,680.

Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples (239-592-5900, saksfifthave nue.com) 4. Red Light Ring with a 20-carat cabochon Thai ruby and pavé diamonds set in platinum and 18-karat pink gold, price upon request. Bayco (bayco.com) 5. Four of Hearts Effeuillage earrings with carnelian and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, $6,850.

Van Cleef & Arpels, Naples (239-254-8845, vancleefarpels.com) 6. Merry Go Round Jean Schlumberger Thistle bracelet with red enamel, 18-karat gold, and diamonds set in platinum, $130,000. Tiffany & Co., Naples (239-592-6188, tiffany.com) 7. Later, Gator Baume & Mercier Promesse watch with white mother-ofpearl and a red alligator strap, $2,850. (800637-2437, baume-et-mercier.com)

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YOUR MOVE Play a game of distinction with the Original 1849 Stanton Series luxury chess pieces and board, available in several exotic wood combinations (prices from $3,995).The House of Staunton (houseofstaunton.com)

RAINBOW Milwaukee artist Shane McAdams’ Walnut 1 from the Tree Series was created with ballpoint pen and resin on walnut ($3,800).

Thomas Riley Studio, Naples (239-529-2633, thomasrileystudio.com) DROP EVERYTHING Lucifer Vir Honestus earrings mix amaranth and rose gold ($2,420).

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SCENTUAL Grace your mantel with an elegant incense ball for burning scented oud chips atop a lacquered wood base, from By Kilian ($420 small, $2,250 large). Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples (239-5925900, saksfifthavenue.com)

WOOD SMOKE Protect fine cigars in sophisticated style in the Daniel Marshall zebrawood Ambiente humidor ($595). Marcus Daniel Tobacconist, Naples (239-435-1277, marcusdaniel.com)

Colorful serve Spun bamboo Sunset bowls brighten a table in a variety of colors, including orange ($38). Summerfields, Naples (239-430-2505; summerfieldsnaples.com)

Chic Table topper Glam up your serving style with the Kim Seybert wood and brass Cheetah tray ($295). Gattle’s of Naples (239-262-4791, gattles.com)

Sculptured storage The four-drawer Antibes chest ($2,450) in honeyed oak features an organic, tapered silhouette complemented by the geometric nailhead pattern. Jonathan Adler (jonathanadler.com)

Go Retro For a more casual table, the Kim Seybert Retro wood placemat ($98) adds a warm touch. Gattle’s of Naples (239-262-4791, gattles.com)

MAKING SCENTS Le Cherche Midi Fragrance Diffuser ($45) has an absorbent wooden cube top that infuses a room with complex scents in a variety of choices.

Arabesque, Naples (239-403-0043, ara besqueofnaples.com)

RUSTIC ARTS Decorative brush horn handle calligraphy tools add visual interest to a living room ($140 each). Jett Thompson Antiques & Interiors, Naples (239-263-5460; jettthompson.com)

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Explore the Liwa Desert by camel at the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort.

DESERTDREAMS All that glitters is gold at these Middle East resorts

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Clockwise from right: Central courtyard, spa, villa terrace, and free-form pool at Qasr Al Sarab.

Qasr Al Sarab honors its ancient surrounds by embracing Arabian decor and architecture.

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Qasr Al Sarab’s library has a collection of Middle Eastern artifacts.

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It’s the kind of place where Princess Jasmine and Aladdin would live out their happily ever after. Smack in the middle of the Liwa Desert— the world’s largest uninterrupted sand desert —sits a series of fortresses so breathtaking, so grand, so out of this world, it begs the question: Is this a Disney mirage or reality?

Answer: reality. A reality called Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, a fivestar oasis of Arabian grandeur enveloped by

towering, rust-hued dunes in the southernmost reaches of Abu Dhabi. From camel treks to desert sailing to unapologetic pampering in and around your remote Middle Eastern palace, there’s no shortage of fodder for personal travel dispatches at this surreal retreat.

The peregrination begins with a road trip through the United Arab Emirates, either 90 minutes from the Abu Dhabi International Airport or three hours from Dubai. Development and civilization cease long before Qasr Al Sarab appears on the horizon, adding to the Arabian high as you drive deeper into the Liwa Desert. Finally, a twinkle of light and the resort comes into view—a vast medieval enclave dotted with soaring date palms surrounded by sky-high pillows of red sand.

You’ll soon be swept away to your personal swath of luxury as each of the 205 rooms, suites, and villas sports an Arabianchic motif and faces the endless desert.

But it’s the expansive villas—with floor-toceiling windows, private swimming pools (chilled, no less), massive terraces, and consummate butler service—that lend to more private desert indulgences.

During your stay, you’ll have the choice of doing everything or nothing, marooned in the Liwa Desert, mesmerized by the swaying dunes that change colors with the rise and fall of the sun. For those desiring more active pursuits, daily activities in and around the resort include sand sledding, land sailing, falconry, archery, and trekking through the desert by camel or even on foot. For those looking to relax, the Anantara Spa houses a hammam and a hydrotherapy circuit for pre- or post-treatment detox. For more resort-style fun, the principal swimming pool is idyllic for lounging and socializing, cocktail in hand.

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Panorama from private pool (above) and villa lounge (right) at Qasr Al Sarab

Indoors, the resort’s Spice Spoons program holds daily regional cooking classes. You’ll leave the new king or queen of meze and Arabic cuisine after excellent hands-on instruction (and tastings) with two executive chefs. There are more chances to experience the prowess of the chefs and their team at the resort’s five restaurants. One evening, be sure to book Dining by Design on the dunes so the team can privately cater your feast under the desert sky.

With vistas so surreal they brink on animation and experiences so theatrical they play out like reveries, you’ll need to pinch yourself once or twice at Qasr Al Sarb to confirm this is indeed not an illusion. (qasralsarab .anantara.com)

Al Nahham deck at the Banana Island Resort Doha

Banana Island Resort Doha

Travel 40 minutes by ferry from the Qatari capital of Doha to discover a sleepy, uninhabited beach colony transformed into a modern paradise. Banana Island Resort Doha is a private-island escape that comprises a 96room hotel and 34 beachfront villas, all of which exude a Maldivian-style vibe that sets it apart from Middle East competitors.

Annexed to Banana Island proper, 11 dreamy two- and three-bedroom overwater bungalows (measuring nearly 2,500 and 4,000 square feet, respectively) rise from the shallows of the Persian Gulf, exuding an aesthetic that’s oh-so-Maldives on a gargantuan scale that’s decidedly Middle Eastern. These floating palaces are decked out in elegant

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Sea-view villas at Banana Island Resort Doha include private pools and a million-dollar view.

Arabian design, strewn with intricate latticework and brass lanterns, and equipped with every modern amenity imaginable, including a sleek, cantilevered swimming pool.

At the resort, over-the-top amenities go beyond the typical ornate spa and gymnasium to include a bowling alley, a nine-hole putting course, a cinema, and a double-lane surf pool.

An on-site dive center also facilitates daily trips to the nearby offshore reef.

Banana Island’s cuisine spans multiple continents over eight outstanding restaurants. Savor the likes of succulent Lebanese delights, upscale Indian fare, and gourmet Italian meals, but don’t expect to wash it down with fine wine or artisanal cocktails.

Banana Island is a “dry” destination, which means this island rapture isn’t for everyone. (doha.anantara.com)

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A fleet of RollsRoyce Phantoms awaits outside the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.

If fabulous shopping, larger-than-life attractions, and the allure of a seven-star hotel make your heart skip a beat, then Dubai will not disappoint. The emirate electrifies with physicsdefying skyscrapers (including the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa), more than 100 shopping malls (such as The Dubai Mall, the world’s biggest with 1,200 stores spread across 13 million square feet), and impossibly outrageous activities (like Ski Dubai, which offers indoor skiing, even in 125-degree heat).

In keeping with this extreme excess, the Tom Wright–designed Burj Al Arab Jumeirah embodies Dubai decadence. Each suite is a double-story, glass-encased masterpiece ranging from 1,820 to 8,400 square feet and arranged like puzzle pieces in a 56-story building fashioned after the sail of a traditional dhow.

Though Dubai is world renowned for its glitzy offerings, several sights still capture the cultural heritage of the emirate and shouldn’t be overlooked among the modern mayhem.

Rub elbows with locals and barter with the best of them at the Gold Souk or the Deira Spice

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Bab Al Yam poolside restaurant; below: royal suite.

Souk. Admire the dramatic Islamic architecture around the city, and include a stop at the impressive Jumeirah Mosque. And if you don’t plan on hitting the remote desert for a longer escape, spend the day traversing sand dunes on a desert safari, an exhilarating roller coaster–style adventure through Dubai’s uninhabited terrain. (jumeirah.com) «

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The Cat Claws Back Jaguar will unveil many new models in 2016, starting with the transformed XF

By Howard Walker You’ve got to love the lyrics. “On a morning from a Bogart movie, in a country where they turn back time, you go strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre, contemplating crime.”

All together now: “In the year of the cat.”

It was the soft-rock anthem of 1976 by Glaswegian folkie Alastair “Al” Stewart. Go on, take a trip down memory lane and pull it up on iTunes.

Fast-forward 40 years—yikes—to 2016 and Year of the Cat should be anointed as Jaguar’s official anthem.

Over the next six months, Jaguar will introduce a tsunami of long-awaited metal that includes the XE, a sexy and compact $35,000 sports sedan that’ll butt heads with BMW’s 3-series, Audi’s new A4, and Mercedes’ C-Class.

Next up will be the gorgeous F-Pace sports crossover meant to rival everything from Porsche’s Macan to Audi’s Q5 to BMW’s X5.

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It’ll sticker from around $41,000.

Both will be backed by Jaguar’s new Elite Care five-year, 60,000-mile, free-maintenance warranty program and the kind of aggressive pricing practiced at Wal-Mart.

To start off this banner year, Jaguar has released an all-new, fresh-from-the-tires-up XF mid-size sports sedan.

Like the big XJ and racy F-Type two-seater, this XF features a lightweight aluminumintensive body. Using aluminum shaves 265 pounds off the waistline and increases body stiffness by 28 percent.

This lighter weight, along with I-beam body rigidity, aids in Jaguar’s mission to make this new XF the most agile, most dynamic driver’s car in its class.

It helps that Jaguar engineers purloined some of the best bits from the racy F-type roadster and coupe. This XF uses the same supercharged V-6 engine, same 8-speed fast-shifting automatic, same suspension, same laser-precise electric steering, and even the same chunky wheel.

For the time being, U.S. buyers can choose between 340- and 380-horse versions of Jag’s proven 3.0-liter, direct-injection V-6. There’s a new fuel-sipping 2.0-liter turbo diesel coming, but given the VW emission scandal, no one will care.

The 380-hp XF S has power aplenty to punch the car from zero to 60 in just 5 seconds and catapult it out of tight curves. It’s not the smoothest, most refined V-6 out there, and it lacks the snap and snarl of the F. But coupled with the lightning-fast responses of that 8-speed automatic, it delivers exhilaration by the bucketful.

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helm, while the front end grips as tenaciously as chewing gum to shag carpet.

The all-wheel drive version should be even more thrilling.

Jaguar designers have also done a fine job of upgrading the XF’s interior. The additional two inches in the car’s wheelbase means there’s extra rear-seat knee room. Despite the car being a smidge lower to the ground, there’s an inch more headroom.

While the dashboard design isn’t as flashy as the one adorning Mercedes’ new E-Class, it’s beautifully crafted and finally features up-to-date technology. The new InControl Pro 10.2-inch touch screen allows you to pinch and zoom like with an iPad. The optional laser Heads-up Display on the windshield is the best on the market.

Don’t judge the styling of this new XF from the photos. While the lines are clearly evolutionary, it looks much more elegant in the metal.

The bigger, more upright grille and huge air-gulping front intakes exude a certain ruggedness, while the tiny windows behind the rear doors add visual length to the car and light to the rear cabin.

Jaguar’s more competitive pricing policy further heightens the appeal of this new XF. It slashes $5,000 off the entry-level XF 35t, which now stickers at $52,895, and the sporty XF S is a steal at $63,695.

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Chloe is an outgoing 16-year-old who loves animals, art and being the center of attention. She also struggles with a seizure disorder and has difficulty learning, making friends, sitting still, controlling her mood and understanding boundaries.

Her mother exhausted every possible medical solution and had little hope when she came to DLC for help.

Over the next year, their entire family participated in the Community Action Team’s holistic treatment process and experienced profound healing.

Chloe shares, “DLC has made a big difference in my life. They helped me set goals, taught us how to manage my emotions and found medication that helps control my anger.”

Their feelings of desperation have been replaced with compassion, patience and optimism and the transformation is inspiring.

Her Recovery is Our Concern.

Mental health is a community issue.

Fortunately, there’s a community solution.

Chloe is among one in four in Collier County who suffer from a mental illness. One in nine of us will experience some form of substance abuse. When a family member, friend or coworker battles a mental health or substance abuse problem, we suffer with them.

Thankfully, David Lawrence Center is here for our community.

A not-for-profit organization founded and still governed by community leaders, the David Lawrence Center is the behavioral health component of our community’s healthcare network.

A true local resource, it relies on donations, fees and grants to invest in the health, safety and wellbeing of our community.

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for this month of love, we asked local designers to create vignettes based on famous love stories that would stir up their most creative vision. what they chose are pairings that are sometimes romantic, sometimes turbulent, but always colorful.

By TERI EVANS photography by VANESSA ROGERS

A tablescape with a nod to Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour. Turn the page for the inspiration behind this and more.

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L’Objet Butterfly Napkin Jewels (l-objet.com)

Louis XV & Madame de Pompadour designed By terry edwards, posh petals

Madame de Pompadour met French King Louis XV in the Hall of Mirrors at a grand masked ball, where he and his courtiers were dressed as topiaries. Within a year he moved her into an apartment above him, complete with a secret staircase, at the Château de Versailles. This playful tablescape is designed as a valentine lunch, featuring aphrodisiac foods like chocolates and oysters, showcasing the fun and frivolity of the mid-1700s. Madame de Pompadour became a patroness of the arts and was officially recognized as the king’s mistress and advisor, even becoming friends with the queen. Madame de Pompadour loved buying and building homes and gardens. “She had one garden she designed around sets so you could walk from set to set to set,” says Terry Edwards, noting that labor was apparently so cheap that flowers in the garden were renewed daily, and they loved flowers. With a nod to the couple’s interest in asymmetrical floral design, this table’s centerpiece flows in that style and features a stunning array of blooms in rich reds and purples that grace the table with movement. The large, ornate mirror references a society at that time that was obsessed with mirrors and with looking at themselves, while the necklace on the table symbolizes a valentine gift.

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Above: L’Objet Pagoda Spice Jewels with fresh water pearls. Top: Centerpiece features vanda, mokara, and phaleonopsis orchids; peonies; roses; allium; and Queen Anne’s lace.

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Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera designed by Matthew Huddleston & Louis Boutier, 50Fifty Creative Services

Clockwise from top: calla lillies represent Rivera’s series of paintings featuring massive bundles of these blooms; the antlers are a nod to Kahlo’s famous self-portrait of a wounded deer; garlands of flowers are woven around a wheelchair to show that while Kahlo suffered, she persevered and saw the beauty in life.

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Mixing real life and fantasy, this vignette interprets the stormy yet enduring marriage of two acclaimed Mexican artists, often referred to as the elephant and the dove. Frida Kahlo is best known for self-portraits; Diego Rivera was a famous muralist. “We re-created the casa azul (blue house), the house they lived in most of their time together. We continue with blue on the floor, so you’re floating in the casa azul,” says Matthew Huddleston. After a devastating bus accident, Kahlo spent several years in a wheelchair, and her paintings often reflected her pain. She also painted still life; the fruit on the table references one of her famous paintings, Viva La Vida, which celebrates life. “There are often clouds in Frida’s paintings, indicating a mood,” Huddleston says.

“It’s a happy moment here, so we created a happy sky.” While their marriage was often turbulent, and Rivera remarried after Kahlo’s death in 1954, his last wish was still to be buried next to her.

Cactus and terra cotta pots can be found in the courtyard of Casa Azul. The banner “Viva La Vida” represents Kahlo’s paintings that included banners with little messages, often held up by doves.

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This forest-themed tablescape illustrates the colorful seduction of food and flowers.

A Midsummer Night's Dream designed by Rufino Hernandez, Garden District of Naples

Inspired by William Shakespeare’s enduring tale of romantic misadventures, which takes place mostly in the forest, designer Rufino Hernandez crafted a lush, ethereal setting. “In my mind I went to a harvest theme, so we used artichokes and pomegranates, figs and grapes,” he says. “I find food and flowers to be sensual, especially when they’re used together. For eons, people have been seducing each other with food and flowers.”

The play, set in Athens, Greece, explores the comedic elements of the complex romantic entanglements of two couples, Hermia and Lysander, and Helena and Demetrius.

In this vibrant tablescape interpretation of the woodland setting, there are branches of greenery woven through the chairs, while the exuberant centerpiece is a stunning mix of blooms, ranging from roses to ranunculus to hanging amaranthus. The color palette features a mix of purples, soft pinks, gold, and silver. “We also incorporated antique candelabra, and chose a mixed metal for the table,” Hernandez says. “Everything doesn’t have to match, it just has to play well together.” «

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Miniature wedding cakes with an au courant finish sit atop intricate, edible handmade gold doilies created by cake designer Karen Vazquez of Kakes by Karen.

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he Everglades: It conjures up images of mysterious swampland, vibrant bursts of birdlife, alligators, big cats, and Old Florida flavor. Since 1947, when the federal government created Everglades National Park, nature lovers have realized the vital environmental importance of the Everglades’ wetlands, hammocks, islands, and mangrove forests. A number of

other federal and state parks have joined the preservation efforts, the largest of them Big Cypress National Preserve, the nation’s first national preserve. Tucked into all that wilderness, Everglades City, Chokoloskee Island, and Ochopee add a dimension of backwoods grit, fishing ways of life, and unique Everglades dining. Explore the River of Grass with our insider’s guide from A to Z.

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BY Chelle Koster Walton

Acclaimed black-and-white landscape photographer Clyde Butcher captured this image in the Ten Thousand Islands after he was “struck by the mangrove's sculptural beauty.”

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Everglades National Park Boat Tours (ever​ gladesnationalparkboattoursgulfcoast.com) takes you out on the water, where you have an optimal chance of spotting wildlife. On the Ten Thousand Island Cruise, you motor through saltwater habitat to look for dolphins, manatees, bald eagles, roseate spoonbills, and other spectacular birds. The Mangrove Wilderness Tour visits backwaters to spy alligators, bobcats, and the rare mangrove cuckoo.

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My, what big teeth you will see in the Everglades! In terms of population, the Everglades are the New York of American alligators. Look for them in Big Cypress National Preserve (nps.gov/ bicy) at H. P. Williams Roadside Park and in front of the Oasis Visitor Center. Or on your plate as fried gator tail in local restaurants.

Their cousin, the American crocodile, is a rarer sighting, distinguishable by its lighter color and narrower snout.

Clyde Butcher

Often called “the Ansel Adams of the Everglades,” Butcher captures the mystery and stunning beauty of the Everglades with his oversized camera and complete readiness to submerge himself in his work and swamp waters. He originally led the swamp tours still offered outside of his Big Cypress Gallery (clydebutchersbigcypressgallery.com) in Ochopee. Whether or not you plan on getting wet, you should not miss a visit to the gallery.

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Photographer Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery offers guided swamp walks through March, and cottage rentals year round.

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The French have nothing over the ’Glades when it comes to this delicacy. Local fishermen supply many of the finest French restaurants in South Florida. Nearly every restaurant in Everglades City serves them up deep-fried, but a couple of our favorite spots include the Oyster House Restaurant (gladeshaven.com), which is also something of a natural science museum, and City Seafood (city​ seafood1.com) on the docks.

Endangered animals

The Everglades National Park was established in 1947. It claims more than 100 species of true native grasses, and it is home to many critically endangered creatures, including the stealthy Florida panther.

Everglades National Park (nps.gov/ever) is home to around 20 federally listed endangered creatures, one of the most prominent and critical of which is the Florida panther. Others include the smalltooth sawfish, Eveglades snail kite, West Indian manatee, and Cape Sable seaside sparrow, all of which breed in the park.

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Most famous for its wild orchids, this preserve protects a wonderland of subtropical flora and fauna.

Here’s yet another place you can get knee-deep in nature during seasonal swamp walks. If you prefer to stay high and dry, walk, bike, or drive the 12-mile (one way) W.J. Janes Memorial Drive and offshoot trails. Or head out on the shorter boardwalk trail. You are likely to see alligators, birds, and habitat for Florida panthers and black bears. (floridastateparks​ .org/park/fakahatchee-strand)

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Marjory Stoneman Douglas first coined the phrase “river of grass” to describe the Everglades in her book The Everglades: River of Grass, a classic Florida work that convinced lawmakers to create a national park in 1947. The iconic grass is called sawgrass for its “cutting-edge” blades, but the ’Glades claims more than 100 species of true native grasses. In fall, muhly grass puts on a billowy show of blooms.

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The Everglades are much more than swamp and slow-moving river. From the Seminole word for “shady place,” hammocks rise from the wetlands like great islands of hardwood forest. The clusters of gumbo-limbo, palms, and pine trees provide habitat for raccoons, Florida panthers, bobcats, white-tailed deer, and myriad species of birds.

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The Everglades’ version of snow flurries, white ibis travel in great flocks that at times white out the sky. The rarer glossy ibis also makes its home here. They both share the trademark down-curved beak characteristic. These birds dwell among the more than 350 species in the Everglades.

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The white ibis, with its long, down-curved bill, is the most commonly spotted wading bird in the Everglades. Ibis tend to travel in flocks that can number into the hundreds.

Above: The Everglades National Park’s Young Ranger Program. Right: Bring your binoculars for spectacular birding in the Everglades, which includes a few species of kite birds.

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Everglades National Park can be a bit overwhelming at first glance, but its Junior Ranger Program helps introduce youngsters to the flora and fauna in ways that engage their sense of curiosity. Kids can earn badges by picking up a Junior Ranger booklet at park visitor centers (or from nps .gov/ever) and completing required activities such as (gently) feeling sawgrass or keeping track of how many birds they spot.

Kites

A few species of kite birds live and breed in Everglades habitat. Most common, the swallow-tailed kite imposes a distinctive V silhouette against the sky. Everglades snail-kite populations sadly dwindle as the apple snail it snacks on feels the pressure of Florida development.

Birders also occasionally spot white-tailed kites.

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Starting at Monroe Station off Tamiami Trail, this 24mile, mostly gravel road loops through cypress swamp, sawgrass prairie, and three counties before it reconnects with U.S. 41 in the east. It reveals some of the best wildlife viewing available by car in Big Cypress National Preserve: alligators, raccoons, river otters, huge turtles, wood storks, and more.

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More than 40 species of mosquitoes buzz the Everglades. Although they are at their most ferocious during the wet months of summer, their year-round presence means visitors should come armed with repellant and antibug wear when planning to tour the area.

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When you’re in the mood for a good paddle, the Everglades flood you with opportunities to get as serious or laid-back about it as you wish. Super paddlers can take to the 99-mile Wilderness Trail from Everglades City to Flamingo across the state. Day paddlers kayak the Paradise Blueway Trail or hook up with Everglades Area Tours (everglades areatours.com) for a combo powerboat and kayaking excursion.

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The eye-blink town of Ochopee could fit in your pocket. Its biggest claim to fame is the smallest post office in the United States. The twin towns of Everglades City and Chokoloskee Island make for an escape to Old Florida times. Get your fresh seafood from Everglades City’s working waterfront and scope out local history at the Museum of the Everglades (everglades​ museum.org). Chokoloskee is a good place to shop for a fishing charter and visit the historic Smallwood Store (smallwoodstore.com).

Right: The Smallwood Store in Chokoloskee Island serves as a museum for Florida pioneer history.

Below: The harbor in Everglades City.

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One of the easiest accesses to Everglades habitat, CollierSeminole State Park explores local history and ecology. A garden memorial pays homage to Barron Collier, who was responsible for building Tamiami Trail across the Everglades. The park displays the only remaining “walking dredge” used to build the Trail. You will also find a replicated Civil War blockhouse, which holds the park’s interpretive center, and authentic Seminole chickee structures (floridastate parks.org/park/collier-seminole).

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Big pink birds that eat with spoons? They may sound like something out of Dr. Seuss, but these marvelous shorebirds exist in real life. Often mistaken for flamingoes, roseate spoonbills too derive their pinkish tint from crustaceans they eat with their flat, spatulate bills.

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You could say that as an edible delicacy, stone crab was “invented” in the Everglades, because it was here that people first started eating what was previously considered a garbage by-catch. Today it receives delicacy status and has its fishery headquarters in Everglades City. The working waterfront sees all manner of local seafood brought to port—from blue crab to grouper. The town celebrates its commercial and recreational fishing industry this month with the annual Everglades Seafood Festival (everglades​sea​ foodfestival.org).

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This refuge, along with Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, supports the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s mission of “wildlife first” by protecting important mangrove habitats and native wildlife. They both also offer recreational opportunities with hiking trails and beach camping on some of the islands (fws.gov/refuges).

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Invented by early Everglades froggers, airboats are designed to navigate shallow waters. Local hunters, on the other hand, invented big-wheeled swamp buggies as transportation through muddy wetlands. Today both go to work to tour visitors around the Everglades’ uniquely challenging environment.

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One of the best interpretive centers in Everglades parks and preserves is the newest: Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center in Ochopee. Inside, you'll find modern hands-on exhibits that educate about Everglades habitat and wildlife. Outside, visitors can tour a boardwalk where alligators, manatees, and birds are often spotted. Gators galore swim the waters in front of the Oasis Visitor Center down the road a bit. At Everglades National Park, a small visitor center in Everglades City provides orientation and natural science exhibits.

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One of the Everglades’ earliest roadside attractions, Wooten’s went into business in 1953 after some tourists begged R.R. Wooten to take them along on a frogging mission aboard his airboat. Today it has grown to include swamp-buggy tours and wildlife exhibits with tons of alligators, as well as crocodiles, snakes, river otters, and big cats (wootenseverglades.com).

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The teddy bears of Florida’s waters, West Indian manatees bob along Everglades waterways, placidly chewing up to 9 percent of their body weight in seagrass and freshwater vegetation each day. Considering the manatee’s average weight hovers around 1,000 pounds, it comes as no surprise that the marine mammal must spend about five hours a day at the Gulf’s underwater salad bar.

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Hairy, big-footed, and smelly, the Skunk Ape, if you believe the age-old legends, wanders the wetland backwoods of the Everglades. Native Indians and certain locals swear by its existence. Among them, David Shealy has appeared on national television and operates his funky roadside attraction called the Skunk Ape Research Headquarters. Even if you don’t believe, you will get to see live animals that really do exist around the site (skunkape.biz).

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SMOKE SIGNALS

Long known for his eponymous cigars, Rocky Patel opens his Naples home for a gentlemen’s night out

By Liza Grant Smith | photography by VANESSA ROGERS

Just before the sun sets on the waterfront, the guests start to arrive at the Port Royal home of Rocky Patel for a gentlemen’s night of whiskey and cigars. This is a rare evening at home for Patel, who is not known for taking life slowly. The former Los Angeles business and entertainment lawyer is constantly channeling his boundless energy into the myriad luxury lifestyle ventures he helms—including his eponymous line of premium cigars, two luxe lounges in Naples, as well as plans to launch a line of bourbon and rye whiskey and wine.

“Everyone says I need to slow down, but my mind is very active. As soon as I come home from a business trip, when I’ve slept only four hours a night, I’ll drop my bags, jump in the shower, and first thing you know, I’m out with friends or inviting them over,” Patel says. “I’m very Clockwise from top: Gentlemen’s night out; interior decor inspired by Patel’s global travels; Rocky Patel cigars Opposite page: Rocky Patel at home; grilled octopus with artichoke hearts and fingerling potatoes from Cavo Lounge.

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“I love the tranquillity of Naples. I love the weather, the water, and the people, who are humble and downto-earth.” —Rocky Patel energetic; it comes from my mother and grandmother. I can’t sit still.”

His driven nature suits his business demands. Though Patel resides in Naples, much of his life is lived out of a suitcase, a result of his relentless work ethic, tucked neatly beneath his subtle boyish charm and easygoing personality.

“I love the tranquillity of Naples,” says Patel, who moved from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles in 1999. “I love the weather, the water, and the people, who are humble and down-to-earth.”

His home reflects his colorful nature and dynamic culture, decorated in what Patel deems an “eclectic, fun” style. Asian, Indonesian, and Moroccan influences inform the decor, much of which has been gleaned from his global business travels. He also hints at his Indian heritage with pieces that include a pair of rare wooden chests in the dining room that, as Patel explains, are hundreds of years old and once sat in a palace in India.

While a stunning candle wall adds to the allure, Buddha figurines adorn the fireplace mantel. “They bring peace, tranquility, and good luck,” Patel says of the spiritual figurines. “They have a calming aura.”

Then there is the elephant in the room— literally. A massive mirrored mosaic elephant is center stage in the formal living area, reflecting the waning sunlight and casting a sparkling glow on the grand piano. It is a prop from one of Patel’s promotional videos, and he says it may only have a temporary stay in his home.

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Those yearning to experience this decor vibe need only visit Burn by Rocky Patel or Cavo gastrolounge, both establishments located in Mercato. Burn recently marked its fifth anniversary, and Cavo opened its doors just a few months ago.

Tonight Patel’s guests will dine on a substantive selection of gourmet bites from Cavo, including Korean chicken lollipops, shishito peppers, and grilled octopus with artichoke hearts and fingerling potatoes.

Patel selects special English cut crys-

tal glasses for those enjoying sips of whiskey. The old-fashioned glasses are family heirlooms, a gift from his grandfather to his mother to celebrate Patel’s birth. They are now a signature element of his entertaining endeavors.

“I absolutely enjoy cooking and love to entertain,” he says. “I don’t like being alone.

I like having lots of people around—friends, family, work associates—so I spend a lot of time cooking, entertaining, drinking wine.

I also enjoy the outdoors, playing golf, and

Patel’s English cut crystal old-fashioned glasses are family heirlooms, a gift from his grandfather to his mother to celebrate Patel’s birth.

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Korean chicken lollipops, shishito peppers from Patel’s Cavo Lounge. Patel is also planning to develop a line of wine and whiskey.

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boating and fishing.”

It is on nights like these, surrounded by his closest friends, in his private retreat, that Patel can truly relax and exhale. Tonight’s guest list includes friends, business partners, and his brother Nish—a group that comes together (busy schedules permitting) to catch up, have a fine cocktail, and enjoy a great cigar.

“I never lift my foot off the gas,” says Patel.

“Everyone asks me why, and I guess it’s the fear of failure. Certainly what drives me is when someone tells me I can’t do something.”

Twenty years ago, Patel fell in love with smoking cigars as his own form of “meditation” and escape from the frenetic pace of his life as a lawyer. When he toyed with the idea of making his own cigars, Patel was bombarded with a litany of naysaying. The cigar business, after all, was dominated by Hispanic families who had long histories and name recognition within the industry.

Patel became more determined than ever. He says he visited 600 cities in 700 days, building relationships with retailers and consumers. Today, Rocky Patel is one of the leading boutique cigar manufacturers in the world.

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ree, Patel pulls out a box of his namesake twentieth anniversary cigars and shares them with his friends, who have gathered outside for an always-breathtaking waterfront view at dusk with their cocktails.

Plumes of smoke billow into the night sky, as the men become animated in their storytelling. Far from the boisterous center of attention Patel personifies in his industry, tonight he is just one of the guys. He quietly soaks in the atmosphere with a puff of his cigar and chuckles at what someone has just said.

Tomorrow and the year ahead he will focus on Burn’s plans for expansion into six new cities, including Atlanta, Nashville, and Washington. There is also a brand of rye whiskey in development for this fall, a namesake Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Chardonnay he’s aiming to launch in 2017, as well as a bourbon whiskey he is forecasting for launch the following year.

But tonight is just about this moment— enjoying some of his favorite things with some of his favorite people.

“Every time I come home, I feel like I’m living in the best place possible in America,” he says. «

“I like having lots of people around—friends, family, work associates—so I spend a lot of time cooking, entertaining, drinking wine.” —Rocky Patel Naplesillustrated.com | FEBRUARY 2016

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Emilio Pucci net embroidered dress, leather and pearl flats; Chanel bracelets, Oscar de la Renta earrings For buying information, turn to page 207.

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Max Mara twill star printed dress; Sequin charm necklace Opposite page: Louis Vuitton georgette blouse, embroidered pants; Chanel necklace For buying information, turn to page 207.

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Top Down

There is no finer way to enjoy the great outdoors than from behind the wheel of a convertible. Here are 10 of the latest and most exciting open-top beauties. Just add sunshine.

By Howard Walker

Star Quality Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet It’s been 45 long years since MercedesBenz had a flagship convertible in its lineup.

That car was the iconic 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet, and I still get trembly knees every time I see one on the road.

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Coupe, sharing 60 percent of the body structure with the hardtop. In place of the metal lid, the Cabriolet features a threelayer canvas roof that can be raised or lowered in a mere 20 seconds and at speeds as fast as 37 mph. Take your pick from four roof colors: black, dark blue, beige, and dark red.

Full credit to Mercedes engineers for making this new S Cabrio a four-seasons convertible. They’ve developed the compa-

ny’s innovative AirScarf neck-level heating system and added heated armrests.

Two Cabriolet models will be offered stateside: an S550, powered by Merc’s 4.7-liter biturbo 449-horsepower V-8, and an S63 AMG 4Matic, with its thundering 577-horsepower 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8.

No word on pricing yet, but we’re thinking around $140,000 for the S550 and $190,000 for the S63. Which is what you’d pay for a restored 1971 280SE 3.5 Cab these days.

Blast from the past Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS Not all convertibles have to have cloth tops and challenging rear visibility. Porsche’s solution with its glorious 911 Targa is a roof panel that majestically folds backward to let in the sunshine.

It’s not exactly a new idea—there have been targatopped 911s since 1965. The name comes from the famous Targa Florio road race around Sicily.

The targa design allows for a removable center roof section that leaves the huge wraparound glass rear window in place for better visibility and shelter from the wind. It’s a great halfway house between coupe and cab.

Watching the roof mechanism in action for the first time can be pretty scary. That giant glass rear window soars skywards on spindly looking metal supports before coming to rest.

Initially, this new 911 Targa came as a widebody Targa 4 model with all-wheel drive and either a 350-horsepower 3.4-liter flat-6 or a 4S with 400 horsepower.

But new for 2016 is the even sportier 911 Targa 4 GTS, packing a more powerful 430-horse flat-6 engine, a standard Sport Chrono package, active suspension management, cool center-lock 20-inch alloys, and a sports exhaust. It’s yours for $132,800.

Of course, drivers can get all varieties, of new 911s with a regular folding cloth roof. But the Targa might just be the best solution for feeling the sun on your face.

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The Ultimate Bella Macchina Ferrari 488 Spider Fourteen seconds. That’s how long it takes to go from top up to top down in Ferrari’s magical new 660-horsepower 488 Spider.

Yet when you have a car that can scythe from standstill to 60 mph in fewer than three seconds, 14 probably seems like a lifetime.

But there’s complexity at work here. At the press of a button, the metal roof panel unlatches and splits in two, a rear panel hinges backward, and then the top powers back to rest just above the engine. Nureyev wasn’t this nimble.

Ferrari claims this new 488 Spider is the most aerodynamically efficient open car the company has ever built. Witness the gorgeous new buttresses behind each seat that not only look stunning but also are designed to funnel cooling air into the engine intakes.

Interestingly, Ferrari has toned down the scream of that twin-turbo 3.9-liter V-8 for this new Spider by modifying the exhaust so driver and passenger don’t completely lose their hearing with the top down. Don’t worry, it’s still loud.

And to help lessen the inevitable galeforce wind whipping back into the cabin at 200 mph, there’s a tiny electric screen that rises between those buttresses.

Word is stateside deliveries of this 488 Spider will kick off this summer with a sticker somewhere around the $275,000 mark.

Which all begs the question: Why would anyone buy a 488GTB Coupe when you can have the best of both worlds with the Spider?

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A Villainous Cat Jaguar F-Type R AWD Convertible In its recent advertising, Jaguar pointed out the best villains in movies always seem to be played by Brits.

Case in point: Sir Anthony Hopkins playing Dr. Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs.

“I must confess,” he says, “I’m giving very serious thought … to eating your wife.”

It may not yet be a Hollywood star, but there is indeed something truly villainous about Jaguar’s newest sports car, the $109,450 2016 F-Type R AWD convertible.

Just see it in the metal, riding on those humongous 20-inch alloys, and it has all the muscular tension and hunkered-down pugilist stance of The Transporter star Jason Statham, another truly villainous Brit.

While the F Convertible has been around for a couple of years now, Jaguar recently upped

its appeal by squeezing its highest horsepower engine under that curvaceous hood.

For 2016, it gets an uprated 550-horsepower 5-liter supercharged V-8 coupled to a fastshifting ZF 8-speed automatic.

Channeling all those horses to the rear wheels might have turned this new F-Type R into the ultimate sideways-sliding “drift” car, which is why it’s wisely equipped with standard all-wheel drive.

So drop the top—it takes a mere 12 seconds— punch the start button, listen to the whooomph from the exhaust, and get on the road. It’s a magical experience.

The F-Type convertible is one part oldschool American V-8 muscle car, one part thrillingly fast supercar, one part high-luxury twoseater—and three-parts British villain. Enjoy.

British Beefcake Bentley Continental GTC Speed What we have here is simply the fastest four-seat convertible on the planet. It can spear toward the horizon at a rock-steady 206 mph, courtesy of its 626-horsepower 6-liter 12-cylinder nuclear reactor under that mile-long hood.

With the top down at 206 mph, Bentley’s latest Continental GTC Speed has the capability to blast off every last follicle on a driver’s head. Arguably more thrilling is the car’s ability to catapult from zero to 60 mph in just 4 seconds.

For 2016, the folks at Bentley have given this leather-lined rocket ship a mild body nip-tuck by resculpting the front and rear spoilers, reshaping the front fenders, adding shiny chrome Flying B fender vents, and recoloring the mesh grilles in a darktint chrome finish.

To drive this new GTC Speed is to adore it. That huge cloth top is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, fitting pinch-tight while

raised and keeping out every bit of wind, rain, and cold.

But on a sunny day or warm night, drop the top and instantly feel at one with the elements, serenaded by an exhaust that sounds like Thor’s thunder.

You’ll pay around $265,000 for the joy of GTC Speed ownership. Think of it as $1,286 for each of those 206 miles per hour.

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Aston Martin DB9 GT Volante It’s hard to believe Aston Martin’s achingly gorgeous DB9 Volante convertible is 13 years old. In the auto business, that’s an eternity.

Aston thinks so, too. Come springtime, the silk comes off the DB9’s long-awaited replacement, the 2016 DB11.

But even with 13 years under the DB9’s belt, there’s no reason to accelerate its departure. The car still looks as fresh, graceful, and elegant as it did in 2003.

Aston Martin is heightening the appeal

of these last cars by offering a sort of finaledition model, the DB9 GT Volante—the most powerful production DB9 ever offered.

Under that mile-long hood, the car’s 6-liter V-12 gets an additional 30 horses, taking the corral up to an impressive 540 horsepower.

Standstill to 60 mph now takes roughly 4.5 seconds, with top speed rising to more than 180 mph.

The GT also gets Aston’s smoothershifting Touchtronic 2 6-speed transmission

and is distinguished by a black front air splitter and rear diffuser; new 10-spoke, 20-inch alloys; plus a GT logo engraved on the aluminum fuel cap.

Power back the tight-fitting canvas top, fire up the big V-12, and revel in the joy of being behind the wheel of such a masterpiece of style and class.

A new DB9 GT Volante will set you back a nontrivial $217,775, but price should be no object when contemplating such beauty.

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Elegance on Wheels Rolls-Royce Dawn

unleash the storm Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 Spyder

In buying a Lamborghini, part of the appeal is being seen in it. Generally, owners of these Italian toros are not particularly shy.

This is why a convertible Lamborghini has to have the most see-and-be-seen appeal.

The new $262,350 Huracán Spyder has big shoes to fill, being the replacement for the most popular convertible Lambo ever, the Gallardo Spyder.

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done a fine job of improving on the old Gallardo soft-top, especially with regards to structural rigidity. The body of the new Huracán Spyder is 40-percent stiffer, causing even sharper, more precise handling.

It takes just 18 seconds to power-drop the Huracán’s cloth top—available in black, brown, or red—and it can raise or lower while the car is traveling as fast as 31 mph.

Under the hood, the V-10 is unchanged

Feast your peepers on the sensuous curves of those fenders, the imposing depth of the body sides, the majestic rake of the windshield.

This 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn just might be the sexiest, most seductive Rolls convertible ever— despite having a name that might conjure up images of dishwashing liquid.

Unfortunate name or not, here is a car that oozes with the glamour of the Côte d’Azur; of a Hermès-scarfed Grace Kelly wafting top down along the Grande Corniche above Monaco.

The Dawn is essentially a convertible version of Rolls’ sleek Wraith fixed-roof coupe, sharing those trademark rear-hinged suicide doors and a rear bumper. As with the Wraith, power comes from a 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged V-12 delivering a mighty and majestic 563 horsepower. That’s enough to launch the Dawn from standstill to 60 mph in fewer than five seconds.

The roof is a masterpiece of design, making the car look as graceful with the top up as it does top down. And this is a full four-seater, with stretch-out legroom in the back for adults and a trunk cavernous enough to stow their Louis Vuittons.

The company has already opened its order books, with the first cars set to be delivered in the spring. While there’s no firm word on pricing, expect somewhere in the region of $360,000. And worth every penny.

from the Huracán coupe. Its mid-mounted 5.2-liter punches out 610 horsepower through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission to all four wheels.

Click the stopwatch and see the car sprint to 60 mph in roughly 3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 201 mph.

This hurricane on wheels blows into dealerships in the spring. Please form an orderly line.

italian beauty Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport If ever there was an automotive beauty queen, it’s Maserati’s divinely proportioned GranTurismo convertible. No other car on the market has such curvy hips, such a pert nose, such a feline stance. You don’t need to drive this car—just stand and gaze at its sublime proportions.

Thankfully, it drives as beautifully as it looks. Abundant power comes from a thoroughbred 4.7-liter V-8 codeveloped with Ferrari that’s eager to deliver all 454 horsepower through a fast-shifting 6-speed automatic.

There’s a real Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde dual character about the way this car delivers its thundering performance. In normal driving mode, it’s quiet, relaxed, refined, and muscular.

But hit the “sport” button, and all hell breaks loose. Valves in the exhaust open, essentially bypassing anything that might get in the way of muffling the roar.

To enjoy this unique aural feature to the fullest, drop the GT’s triple-layer cloth top—a 24-second piece of mechanical ballet—and find a city-center canyon of office buildings to let the sound waves bounce off.

And you can sit and enjoy it all from one of the most luxuriously crafted cabins around. The quality of the leatherwork, the beauty of the woodwork, the precision of the stitching are just breathtaking.

along came a (new) spider Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Who didn’t tumble head-over-heels in lust with the fire-truck red Alfa Romeo Spider convertible in the 1967 movie classic The Graduate?

The vision of the oh-so-pretty Spider Duetto roadster, a fresh-faced Dustin Hoffman behind the wheel, and a magical Simon and Garfunkel soundtrack did wonders for Alfa Romeo’s stateside image and sales.

But after a decades-long absence from the States, Alfa is back—and spending $7 billion to

introduce eight new models by 2018.

Last year, the party kicked off with the reveal of the cute Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe, a pint-sized bottle-rocket of fun and feistiness.

This year, the open-top 4C Spider will attract the attention of American Alfa fans.

The new 4C drop-top is an acquired taste.

It’s raw and basic, loud and turbulent. And at nearly $64 grand, it’s pretty pricey.

The convertible top is not much more than

a rectangle of canvas that is rolled up and thrown in the teeny trunk.

And while its 237-horse 1.7-liter fourbanger may not sound too thrilling, remember this carbon-fiber projectile weighs roughly the same as a Tupperware container. Zero to 60 is covered in a rapid 4.1 seconds.

As a driver’s car, maybe a weekend thrill ride, the 4C Spider is a joy on four wheels, with the open roof adding to the purist experience.

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Kitchen+COCKTAILS

Craft cocktails set the stage for both casual and elegant entertaining Photography by Vanessa Rogers | Styled by Katherine Lande

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For recipes of some craft cocktails from Naples

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CLASSIC NAPLES Green glass decanter, Summerfields, Naples; The Little Cocktail set of books, martini glasses with olive picks, 34102 napkins, Br Uno, Naples; yellow placemat, Horse of a Different Color, Naples

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SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED Cocktail shaker, Br Uno, Naples; serving dish, happy-face bowl, Horse of a Different Color, Naples; yellow glass, Fabec-Young & Co., Naples; Love You More dish, clear glass, Jett Thompson Antiques & Interiors, Naples

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PRETTY FLAMINGO Orange circle lazy Susan tray, flamingo coasters, The Craft Cocktail Party

by Julie Reiner, Summerfields, Naples; dish with saying, Ticked Pink, Naples; hand-painted glass, Fabec-Young & Co., Naples; silver cocktail spoons, Horse of a Different Color, Naples

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GARNISH IN STYLE Patterned cutting boards, knife, bottle opener, Summerfields, Naples; cocktail glass, Tickled Pink, Naples; blue placemat, Horse of a Different Color, Naples

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RAINBOW CHASER Stingray tray, napkin holder, napkins, Jett Thompson Antiques & Interiors, Naples; needlepoint flask, Bourbon & Bowties bracelets, Tickled Pink, Naples; polka-dot small glass bowls, Horse of a Different Color, Naples; hand-painted glass, Fabec-Young & Co., Naples

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Celebrate the birthday of the Father of our Country with a patriotic cherry pie. The tale of 6-year-old George Washington chopping his father’s cherry tree with a new hatchet was a myth created by a biographer in 1806 to extoll our first president’s virtues, yet the story endures. It stands as a lesson in honesty for children to this day—and creates a great reason to eat some sweet fruit pastry. We cannot tell a lie: The pie at the Wynn family’s eponymous Naples market is flaky and delicious. (239-261-7157) —Kat Smith

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A home-brewing club brought together three Neapolitans whose collective beer-making passion grew from a man-cave warehouse space to a full-blown public brew house. Scott Alexander, Norm Scherner, and Bob Riptide Brewing’s vibe is Menzies, or the “Three Amigos,” as they call themselves, cool and laid-back. recently opened the Riptide Brewing Company (rip tidebrewingcompany.com) on Third Avenue North. The space blends urban-cool and California surf style with eco-conscious elements like rain-tree bar tops. The owners pay homage to Naples’ past with a gallery of historic photos and the stained-glass doors that once fronted St. George & The Dragon. The main stars are the massive steel tanks where the libations are concocted. About half the taps pour beers created by Riptide; the rest are beverages by other local Florida breweries. Since opening, Riptide has been packed, says Alexander, which is not surprising. The brews are excellent and the atmosphere is just what the friends envisioned: “We have a passion for brewing and wanted to create a fun, comfortable neighborhood vibe at a classy level,” says Alexander. —Kat Smith

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.

AMERICAN Agave Bar & Grill Innovative modern American cuisine featuring fresh, flavorful dishes in a comfortable atmosphere. 2380 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239-598-3473, agavenaples.com) AVENUE5 Diners enjoy the sophisticated atmosphere and luxurious dishes, such as Maine lobster sliders with fried green tomatoes, and Loch Duart Scottish salmon with Yukon potato hash and andouille.

699 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-403-7170, avenue5 naples.com) Baleen at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort Dine amid the elegant tropical surroundings indoors, or even better, on the patio to soak up the breathtaking Gulf view. 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples (239-598-5707, laplayaresort.com) Bistro 821 This Fifth Avenue staple is a long-time 118 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

favorite, thanks to Executive Chef Jess Housman’s Natural Fusion menu. 821 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239261-5821, bistro821.com) Café & Bar Lurcat The space and the food are sophisticated and comfortable at this popular and elegant restaurant. 494 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239213-3357, cafelurcat.com) The Chapel Grill Fine cuisine in a stunning space that formerly housed the historic First Baptist Church in Old Naples. 811 Seventh Ave. S., Naples (239-206-4310, thechapelgrill.com) Gordon’s On The River The slick supper clubs of the ’40s inform the style at this fine dining establishment at Naples Harbour. 475 North Road, Naples (239-213-1441, gordonsontheriver.com) HobNob Elevated comfort food in a modern yet warm atmosphere. 720 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239580-0070, hobnobnaples.com) KC American Bistro As the name implies, American regional cuisine is the name of the game at this North Naples spot. 885 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239-566-2371, kcamericanbistro.com) The Local Fresh, healthy meals in a little eatery in the Bed, Bath & Beyond Plaza. 5323 Airport Pulling Rd., Naples (239-596-3276, thelocalnaples.​com)

M Waterfront Grille Contemporary decor, view of the bay, and fine cuisine make M Waterfront a longtime favorite. 4300 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (239-263-4421, mwaterfrontgrille.com) MAREK’S COLLIER HOUSE RESTAURANT Fine Continental cuisine by owner Peter Marek and his wife, Penny, in the restored historical home of Captain Bill Collier, son of W.T. Collier, who settled in 1870 near Old Marco. 1121 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island (239-642-9948, mareksmarcoisland.com) Ridgway Bar & Grill Master chef Tony Ridgway continues wowing diners. Another plus is the outstanding wine list. 1300 Third St. S., Naples (239262-5500, ridgwaybarandgrill.com) Seasons 52 Fresh Grill The changing seasons inspire fresh, seasonal cuisine. 8930 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-594-8852, seasons52.com) Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar Born in Naples, the Tommy Bahama laid-back lifestyle is full throttle in this festive eatery and bar. 1220 Third St. S., Naples (239-643-6889, tommybahama.com)

SEAFOOD Aqua The restaurant’s look is fresh and airy, just right for the seafood-centric menu. 862 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-213-1111, aquafifth.com)

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The Bay House Overlooking the water of the Cocohatchee River, the restaurant features a beautiful dining room plus Tierney’s Tavern and The Claw Bar. 799 Walkerbilt Road, Naples (239-591-3837, bayhousenaples.com)

USS Nemo Undersea Cuisine & Adventures Everything on the menu is a cut above, but the signature miso-broiled sea bass is hands down one of the best dishes in town. 3745 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-261-6366, ussnemorestaurant.com)

Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar Spectacular water views, live music Wednesday–Sunday at the Upper Deck Bar, prime grilled meats and seafood specialties. 4270 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (239649-5552, baysideseafoodgrillandbar.com)

Yabba Island Grill A fun place for visitors and locals. 711 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-262-5787, yabba islandgrill.com)

CAPTAIN & KREWE Enjoy hand-shucked or chargrilled oysters, beer, and wine in a relaxed atmosphere at this downtown gem. 629 Eighth St. S., Naples (239-263-1976, cknaples.com) Citrus Seafood You’ll find plenty of choices, but the Maine lobster tower is hard to resist. 455 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-435-0408, citrusseafood.com) The Dock at Crayton Cove An open-air restaurant serving fresh catches prepared with Caribbean and Latin influences. 845 12th Ave. S., Naples (239-263-9940, dockcraytoncove.com) FISH Restaurant Fabulous water views complement the great seafood. 4360 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (239-263-3474, fish​restaurantnaples.com) HB’s on the gulf Beachfront restaurant at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club serves a breathtaking view and fresh seafood. 851 Gulf Shore Blvd., Naples (239-435-4347, naplesbeachhotel.com) Pincher’s Crab SHACK Pincher’s serves fresh, local seafood in a casual setting. 1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-434-6616, pincherscrabshack.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 (239-434-7258, seasaltnaples.com) SWAN RIVER SEAFOOD & FISH MARKET RESTAURANT Swan River is consistently a great spot for fine seafood. 3741 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239403-7000, swanriverseafood.com) Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House Truluck’s owns local fisheries, so the catch is always fresh in this fine dining restaurant. 698 Fourth Ave. S., Naples (239-530-3131, trulucks.com) The Turtle Club Fresh seafood, fine steaks, and chops are nearly overshadowed by the spectacular beachfront setting. 9225 Gulf Shore Drive N., Naples (239-592-6557, windwardhospitality.com)

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Higor do Valle, the new full-time sommelier at The Continental, suggests three bottles at a range of prices on the restaurant’s wine list to go with a romantic meal à deux.

1. Modest: Valpolicella Ripasso, Franco Cesari, “Mara,” Veneto, Italy 2012, $65 Veneto, home to Romeo and Juliet, is also home to some of Italy’s greatest wines. Named for the Cesari family matriarch, Mara is vinified via the Valpolicella’s ripasso technique, creating an elegant wine with a bouquet of ripe cherries. It has a persistent, velvety mouth feel with notes of dried cherries and violet, and a warm finish.

2. Mid-range: Pinot Noir, Ken Wright Cellars, Meredith Mitchell Vineyard, McMinnville, Oregon 2013, $150 You can’t discuss romantic and sexy wines without including a Pinot Noir, says do Valle.

Lovers of Pinot are seldom at a loss for adjectives to describe the flavors and aromas captured in this intoxicating wine—cherry, raspberry, cranberry, rose petals, anise, spices, and much more. This Pinot is fruit-focused with an earthy minerality, plus notes of black currant and cassis. The label artwork honors the perfect marriage of food and wine.

3. Splurge: Champagne Rosé, Dom Pérignon, Épernay, France 2003, $750 When we talk Valentine’s Day wines, it doesn’t get much better than the 2003 Dom Pérignon Rosé, the latest release from the famous Champagne house. This bubbly is released only in excellent vintages by Chef de Cave Richard Geoffroy, who demands the exceptional. Dried flowers, red cherries, sweet citrus, and ginger notes jump out of the glass in a Rosé that is all about sensuality—graceful, balanced, and astonishingly beautiful, do Valle says. —K.S.

STEAK Andre’s Steakhouse Andre’s has nearly 4,000 bottles in its cellar to go with prime steaks and more. 2800 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-263-5851, andressteakhouseof​naples.com) Chops City Grill A modern take on traditional, Chops serves prime aged steaks and fresh local seafood, and offers a variety of craft cocktails.

8200 Health Center Blvd., Suite 100, Bonita Springs (239-992-4677, chopscitygrill.com) The Continental D’Amico’s latest restaurant is a stylish steak house and gastropub. 1205 Third St. S., Naples (239-659-0007, continentalnaples.com) The Grill This is about as luxurious as dining gets.

Within The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, The Grill features rich decor to complement the aged prime beef, chops, and fresh seafood. 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239-598-6644, ritz-carlton.com) Jimmy P’s Charred The popular butcher shop’s fabulous steaks and other fine foods are now served in a restaurant that recently opened next door. 1833 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-643-6328, jimmypscharred.com) Stoney’s Steakhouse Serving corn-fed, prime certified black Angus beef, fresh seafood and an award-winning wine list. 403 Bayfront Place, Naples (239-435-9353, stoneys​steakhouse.com)

FRENCH Bleu Provence Take a trip to the south of France without leaving town. Authentic dishes are paired with wines from the vast selection compiled by owner Jacques Cariot. 1234 Eighth St. S., Naples (239261-8239, bleuprovencenaples.com) Chez Boët French Home Cooking At this family-owned French restaurant, Lisa and Philippe Boët serve classics like duck a l’orange and pâté in a warm, homey atmosphere. 755 12th Ave. S., Naples (239-643-6177, chezboetnaples.com) Cote d’Azur Intimate bistro in the style of Provence NAPLESillustrated.com | FEBRUARY 2016

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Taste serves standouts like Maine lobster roasted in a clay pot. 11224 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-5978867, cotedazurrestaurant.com) LA BAZENNE ON FIFTH Replicates the original in France, with sophisticated dishes and engaging social club atmosphere. 474 Fifth Avenue S., Naples (239-682-8623, labazenneonfifth.blogspot.com LE LAFAYETTE FRENCH GOURMET Traditional French with a touch of the tropics. 375 13th Ave. S., Naples (239-403-7861, lelafayette.com) MEREDAY’S BRASSERIE at bayfront Chef Charles Mereday’s European brasserie offers extensive craft beers, wines, a full bar, and French cuisine. 492 Bayfront Place, Naples (239-261-2586, meredaysbrasseriebayfront.com)

MEXICAN Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria Casual, familyfriendly place serving authentic, fresh classics plus hand-crafted cocktails. 4255 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-302-1444, felipestaqueria.com) MASA Superb, true Mexican cuisine in a high-style modern space, with a fabulous lineup of tequilas, mezcals and specialty cocktails. 9123 Strada Place, Naples (239-598-0887, masa-restaurant.com)

Tacos & Tequila Cantina The name says it all.

The many varieties of tacos are made with fresh, local products and handmade tortillas. The choice of margaritas is also a draw. 4834 Davis Blvd., Naples (239-732-8226, tacosandtequilanaples.com)

ITALIAN Alberto’s on Fifth Chef Alberto Varetto cooks fine dishes in his elegant restaurant. 868 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-430-1060, albertosonfifth.com) Angelina’s Ristorante A place for a special night out, with a 4,000-bottle wine tower and elevated Italian cuisine. 24041 Tamiami Trail S., Bonita Springs (239-390-3187, angelinasofbonitasprings.com) Barbatella Pizzas and pastas are delish, but don’t overlook offerings like the grilled salmon. Save room for the Nutella pizza. 1290 Third St. S., Naples (239-263-1955, barbatellanaples.com) Bellini on Fifth Italian Ristorante The Bellini family treats guests to cuisine inspired by matriarch “Nonna” Maria. 445 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-261-1117, bellinionfifth.com) Bice A long-time favorite on the corner of Fifth and Third Street. 300 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-2624044, naples.bicegroup.com)

New Pan-Asian

The sushi at a Miami restaurant was so exceptional, local businessman Mike Cardascia told the chef on the spot he wanted him to come to Naples to open a new restaurant together. About a year and a half later, Cardascia Chef Koko and Chef Koko have launched Zen Asian BBQ (eatatzen​ .com), a rustic Japanese-style pub in North Naples blending contemporary Japanese, Thai, Chinese, and Korean dishes. Chef Koko, who trained with Iron Chef Morimoto in Japan before heading to the States, says he spent a year perfecting the recipes for the Naples venture. The menu features rice and house-made noodle dishes such as pad thai, bibimbap, and a special Hokkaido ramen, which the chef makes with a 17-hour broth, calamari, shrimp, garlic oil, and other ingredients. Additional options include meat and seafood cooked on a traditional robata grill, and what he calls Next Level Sushi, featuring unique sauces.

Five high-tech Korean barbecue tables in the dining room allow guests to grill their own marinated meats, fish, and veggies to dip in house-made sauces. “The social aspect of Korean barbecue, with you and your family or friends around the grill eating great food, makes it fun,” Cardascia says. –K.S.

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Brio Tuscan Grille The location in Waterside Shops makes this a popular place for pre- and postshopping meals. 5505 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-593-5319, brioitalian.com) Café Luna Enjoy the signature pizzas, crispy calamari, and classic Caesar salad at this casual spot.

467 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-213-2212, cafeluna​ na​ples.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 (239-435-1166, camp​iello.damico.com) DeRomo’s Gourmet Market & Restaurant Dine on home-style dishes, then shop for gourmet items to take home. The Promenade, 26811 S. Bay Dr., Bonita Springs (239-325-3583, deromos.com) Molto TRATTORIA Homemade pasta, sauces, pizza Napoletana, and Italian home-style cuisine are all top-notch. 368 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-2615853, moltonaples.com) Osteria Tulia Chef Vincenzo Betulia’s authentically rustic venue and “peasant” cuisine are homey, hearty, and delizioso. 466 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239213-2073, tulianaples.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 (239-434-8494, pazzo​italiancafe.com)

Left: Zen Asian BBQ’s grilled scallops Above: Zen special seaweed salad with Chef Koko’s ponzu sauce

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Naples’ international dining options expand with the opening of Coastal Peruvian Seafood & Grill (coastal peruvian.com). The bright, modern eatery, at the intersection of Pine Ridge and Airport Pulling Road, realizes the “second act” by Christopher Santos, who owns the restaurant with his wife, Fabiola. Peru native Santos, who launched a successful cleaning business when he moved to the States 18 years ago, says he always had a passion for Peruvian cooking. When he turned 50, he decided to follow his heart, selling his business to create his res-

Roma Italian Bistro Pizza and Italian specialities made with ingredients imported from Italy and fresh organic produce. 655 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-776-7042, romabistronaples.com) Vergina Serving Italian and Mediterranean dishes with a modern flair, Vergina is a popular place for gathering with friends and listening to live music. 700 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-659-7008, verginarestaurant.com)

ASIAN 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 (239-593-3344, arayanaples.com) Charlie Chiang’s Modern Asian Kitchen Urban decor sets the scene for modern Chinese and Japanese cuisine. 12200 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-593-6688, charliechiangs.com) FUJIYAMA STEAK & SEAFOOD Go for Japanese hibachi cooking, entertainment, and fun frozen cocktails like the Green Dragon. 2555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-261-4332, naplesfuji​yama.com) Maguro Sushi & Steak House Located at U.S. 41 and Wiggins Pass, Maguro is worth seeking out for great sushi and sashimi. 895 Wiggins Pass, Naples (239-591-0003, magurosteakhouse.com) Sakura Asian Grill Asian Hawaiian fusion cuisine by chef Paul Chen. 3375 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 106, Naples (239-280-5536, sakuranaples.com)

Global Growth

Wild in the Kitchen Agave of Naples recently launched its first-ever children’s cooking class as a part of the restaurant’s new “Chefs Gone Wild” initiative. With the goal of highlighting the skills and creativity of its team of chefs, Agave has created a new weekly specials program that will feature new dishes each week from Thursday to Saturday. There will also be a weekly coloring contest created as a fun way to get kids involved. Winners of each week’s contest and a friend of their choice will be able to join the Chefs Gone Wild team at the monthly kid’s cooking class, which will be held in the restaurant’s kitchen on the first Saturday of each month. (agavenaples​ .com) —Christiana Keyes

sushi-thai of Naples Thai favorites, Japanese dishes, sushi, and sashimi are first rate in the restaurant’s downtown location. 898 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-430-7575, sushithaitoo.com)

GLOBAL A Table Apart Owner-Chef Jeff Acol creates delicious dishes that incorporate a world of influences.

taurant “from scratch.” In Peru, he attended culinary school and admired Peruvian chef icon Gastón Acurio. Now Santos and his head chef, Marco Morales, man the kitchen. Santos says, “I am going to unleash the beast,” referring to his fervor for cooking up such specialties as Cebiche 200 Miles (an assortment of seafood representing the country’s 200-mile coast), a tender and well-seasoned lomo saltado, and authentic chicha morada, a deeply hued, refreshing drink made from Peruvian purple corn. Santos and Morales will serve up several specials showcasing the diverse influences found in Peru’s cuisine, plus several offerings cooked on a Josper charcoal grill and oven, one of only a few in this state, which Santos says makes steaks and other meats and seafood extra delicious. —K.S.

4295 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs (239-2218540, at​ableapart.com) Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro Michael Mir’s restaurant serves savory lamb dishes and other colorful and delicious Persian specialties. 865 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-594-5557, bhabhaper​ sianbistro.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., Naples (239-455-4585, fuseglobalcuisine.com) IM Tapas Spanish Resto Bar Isabel Pozo Polo and Mary Shipman have created a tasty little bit of Spain in the heart of Naples. 965 Fourth Ave. N., Naples (239-403-8272, imtapas.com) Inca’s Kitchen Fine Peruvian Cuisine Foodies flock to this restaurant’s two locations serving authentic Peruvian dishes. 11985 Collier Blvd., Naples, and 8955 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239352-3200, incaskitchen.com) LAMORAGA Contemporary Spanish cuisine with an international and modern twist is served in a bright setting, along with a wide selection of fine wines.

3936 Tamiami Trail N. (239-331-3669, lamor agarestaurant.com) Noodles Italian Cafe and Sushi Bar Good sushi, parmesans, and piccatas are served all in one place. Noodles also features late-night entertainment. 1585 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples (239-5920050, noodlescafe.com) « NAPLESillustrated.com | FEBRUARY 2016

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n 2005, when a South Korean businessman paid $75,000 for a bottle of The Macallan 1926, the price was considered outlandish by many. Times certainly have changed. Last year, six liters of The Macallan “M” series sold for $628,000 at a Hong Kong auction. The contents were encased in a hand-blown crystal decanter and constituted the equivalent of eight regular 750-ml bottles, but it was still a hefty sum for a bottle of booze.

Single malts have been hugely popular for at least three decades, outlasting many other spirits trends. Small production accounts for a large part of their appeal, both in terms of rarity and uniqueness of flavor. In the world of spirits, they are the product that most closely approximates the concept of terroir (the combination soil, climate, and sunlight that gives grapes their

distinctive character) in wine. The Macallan was founded in Speyside in 1824, and is one of the most sought-after single malts, along with the three G’s (Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, and Glenmorangie).

A good introduction to the Macallan range is the 15-Year-Old Fine Oak ($100), aged in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks. The inviting nose mingles whiffs of toffee and vanilla with high-toned floral notes. It’s intense yet graceful on the palate, with hints of mocha, citrus, and honey. The finish is long and complex, with a peppery edge.

For a special indulgence, locate a bottle of The Macallan Rare Cask ($300), matured exclusively in first-fill oloroso sherry casks,

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Right to left: The three G’s of single malts—the Glenfiddich distillery, a bottle of Glenlivet, and a close-up of Glenmorangie.

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Pour A picturesque although there’s no indication of how long it aged. The view of The nose yields heady aromas of gingerbread, figs, and Glenrothes baking spices. The spirit is just as ripe and rich in the distillery, which has been making mouth, filled with flavors of spiced fruitcake, chocoScotch in Speylate, and nuts. The texture is opulent, almost chewy, side since 1878. and it’s the perfect dram for a cool night.

Right: A label is applied to a Most whisky drinkers have their personal favorites, bottle of The and the two single malts I would drink before any other Glenrothes. are The Dalmore and The Glenrothes. Both are unusual and distinctive examples of Speyside whisky. They share an uncommon richness and amplitude on the palate—in other words, they are single-malt Scotch that would suit bourbon drinkers.

The Dalmore was founded in 1839 and owned for a century by Clan Mackenzie before being sold to the firm Whyte & Mackay in 2001.

While the 12-year-old ($50) and 15-year-old ($85) are very good, I’d opt for the remarkable King Alexander III ($250). It has a plummy nose with scents of vanilla, cedar, and orange. In the mouth, it combines a sweet and spicy texture with finesse, purity, and intensity. If you ever have the chance to attend a tasting conducted by Richard Paterson, The Dalmore’s brilliant and idiosyncratic master blender, do not pass up the opportunity.

The Glenrothes has been making whisky in Speyside since 1878

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when it was established by James Stuart, a former owner of The Macallan. Like The Macallan, this maker releases older vintage-dated malts (a rarity in Scotland), some of which get pricey. However, the best value in single-malt Scotch just might be The Glenrothes Select Reserve ($50). The exotic nose offers whiffs of citrus, Oriental spices, and fermented lychee. On the palate, it is ripe, sweet, and charming, with spicy flavors of orange peel and lemon zest set against a rich texture.

Even better, it’s $627,950 cheaper than that six-liter bottle of The Macallan M Series. «

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neutral piece, and it will last a lifetime. It lets you layer in texture, contrast, and style while adapting over time as tastes and trends change.

Q: What is your area of specialization?

A: The design team at Alison Craig can help you create rooms that reflect your style, whether it be island tropical, classic Old World, modern chic, or comfy and casual. With some of the best-known brands in the industry—such as Theodore Alexander, Stanley Furniture, Henredon Leather Co., and more—at their fingertips, our design team will assist you in choosing the right furnishings and the perfect accessories, art, Karastan rugs, lighting, and more.

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Design Studio by Raymond Q: What is your design inspiration?

A: Our clients are our inspiration. Whether it is appliances, molding, doors, or cabinetry, each client’s needs and style differ. We pride ourselves on listening to clients’ unique requests and providing a custom selection to meet their needs.

professional-looking appliances. Also trending is more integration between rooms, where kitchens and baths seamlessly blend into living areas. .

Q: What is your area of specialization?

A: Design Studio by Raymond offers a diverse and comprehensive product selection—from doors and windows to moldings, cabinets, appliances, outdoor living spaces, and more. We are truly a one-stop shop that provides the best products, selection, and service.

Q: What are the latest trends in your industry?

A: We are seeing a continued shift towards relaxed living, which translates to less traditional (heavy) profiles in favor of more relaxed lines. In terms of color, another big trend is painted gray and white pieces mixed with natural wood tones. Finally, steam and induction appliances are talking off, and we’re seeing designers moving away from bulky,

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Heather Serrano Designs Q: What is your design inspiration?

A: Inspiration is an energy-charged conversation with design environments. The interior design elements photographed here allowed the view of the gulf and sand dunes to be seamlessly one with the home.

Q: What is your area of specialization?

A: My design work shows specialization within its delivery of a product that outlasts the test of time. I enjoy sketching and creating unique window treatments and linens that speak to the client’s inspiration.

Q: What are the latest trends in your industry?

A: I’m not an advocate of trends. I enjoy being a trendsetter in my industry. The elegance of a space should outlast any trend. I would much rather use harmony that is appropriate for the space and personalized for the client.

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Jinx McDonald Interior Designs, Inc. Q: What is your design inspiration?

A: For this project, we began with a vintage Vogue photo of a woman having the time of her life sailing. We wanted the condo to radiate this exuberance and to celebrate an active lifestyle. The blues in the sky and sea in the image inspired our color palette.

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Q: What is your area of specialization?

A: Creating inviting and comfortable homes that are beautiful and timeless.

Q: What are the latest trends in your industry?

A: One of the latest trends in our industry we incorporated in this project is an affection for bright, cool colors.

Peppy teals and blues combined with driftwood and gray finishes, along with polished stainless steel and glass, create a current, coastal chic aesthetic.

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Q: What is your design inspiration?

A: Traveling is at the top of my list, as I love to experience other cultures and admire different architecture. I also find reading design books and magazines inspiring, but with new websites like Houzz and Pinterest we have great resources at our fingertips. My main inspiration usually comes from early selections, like a stunning fabric or unique tile that has certain colors or textures that establish the foundation for the style of the home.

Q: What are the latest trends in your industry?

A: Natural materials like cork, marble, wood, and raw concrete are coming back strongly because of their timeless presence. The mixing of metals like steel,

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copper, and brass will add a glam factor. There will also be an abundance of plant life and green innovations in the interior decor to bring homes closer to nature.

Pantone picked two colors for 2016: rose quartz and serenity, both representing gender equality and fluidity.

Q: What is your area of specialization?

A: We are a design-build residential construction firm specializing in the renovations of single-family homes and condominiums. We provide our clients with complete services, including a design studio, architecture, interior design, custom cabinetry, construction, and furnishings.

We strive to deliver a holistic process where our clients can discover the products and services available to create their dream homes.

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MHK Architecture & Planning Q: What is your design inspiration?

A: The MHK design inspiration comes from listening to our clients, assessing their goals and extracting their vision into our work. We then take this inspiration and mix it with massing, texture, light and shadow to create a timeless essence of the space.

architectural elements they find appealing. A great deal of our work carries a coastal contemporary edge while respecting the past. We know when the final product is hard to describe, we have done our job in making it fit our eclectic environment.

Q: What is your area of specialization?

A: MHK Architecture & Planning tackles many projects, including single-family homes mixed-use developments, master planned communities, clubhouse design, commercial buildings, commercial tenant improvements and faith-based designs, and is currently designing Naples’ premier community park. Our lack of specialization has been a key factor in our success.

Q: What are the latest trends in your industry?

A: Creating timeless, contextual, non-stylistic architecture is the trend that MHK Architecture & Planning is setting.

The great thing about having built so much in the area is our clients don’t typically come to us with stylistic expectations; rather, they come to us with a list of

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Q: What is your design inspiration?

A: Vogue’s award-winning designers view interior spaces as broad canvases offering endless possibilities for creativity.

Our inspiration starts with our clients. We create designs that reflect their unique personal styles and aspirations.

With that in mind, a piece of art, an exquisite design of a fabric, an architectural detail, textural elements or a unique color can inspire a complete design. We believe a welldesigned room should please the eye, stimulate the mind, be welcoming and excite.

Q: What are the latest trends in your industry?

A: Homeowners are trending to open living spaces featuring transitional designs with contemporary twists, light wood tones and architectural details such as geometric ceiling designs. Neutral backgrounds that work with different furnishings and collected items are preferred along with pops of color from fabrics, artwork and accessories. Various colors are being brought to life by mineral tones, especially metallic and sleek textures. Also prevalent are the vibrant tones of sea colors, golds, greys, taupes, aubergine, and Aegean blues.

Q: What is your area of specialization?

A: Whether it’s a commercial project or a private residence, Vogue’s licensed interior designers work with remodel and new-build clients and contractors from concept through completion to create and execute compelling designs. For over three decades, Vogue has created luxurious, comfortable spaces in which to live, work and play. Places where people feel warm, welcomed and at ease. We believe a glimpse into a home or business should be aesthetically pleasing, effortlessly functional and extraordinarily experiential.

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design directory Antiques Chesterdales 4910 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-262-2224 chesterdales.com

Appliances Design Studio by Raymond 990 1st Ave. N. Naples 239-278-1334 designstudiobyraymond.com

Architecture & Construction BCB Homes, Inc. 3696 Enterprise Ave., Suite 100 Naples 239-643-1004 bcbhomes.com Grand Bay Building & Development 501 Goodlette Rd., Suite A206 Naples 239-643-3349 grandbaydev.com MHK Architecture & Planning 975 6th Ave. S., Suite 200 Naples 239-919-0786 mhkap.com The Lykos Group 4779 Enterprise Ave. Naples 239-594-8510 lykosgroup.com The Sater Design Group 25241 Elementary Way, Suite 102 Bonita Springs 239-495-2106 satergroup.com

Art & Galleries Aldecor Custom Framing 1786 Trade Center Way, Suite 3 Naples 239-566-2022 aldecorcustomframing.com 142 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

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Bay Design Store 326 Thirteenth Ave. S. Naples 239-649-0906 baydesignstore.com DeBruyne Fine Art 275 Broad Ave. S. Naples 239-262-4551 debruynefineart.com Emily James 780 5th Ave. S. #300 Naples 239-777-3283 emilyjamesart.com Gardner Colby Gallery 365 & 386 Broad Ave. S. Naples 239-403-7787 gardnercolbygallery.com Guardians of the Everglades 1719 Trade Center Way #3 Naples 239-405-2010 guardiansoftheeverglades.com nicholaspetrucci.com Peach Tree Designs 407 5th Ave. S. Naples 239-643-4202 peachtreedesigns.com Phil Fisher Gallery 810 12th Ave. S. Naples 239-403-8393 philfishergallery.com Rosen Gallery & Studio North Line Plaza, 2172 J & C Blvd.

Naples 239-821-1061 Up Art and Design Gallery-Contemporary 340 8th Street S. Naples 239-263-3898 upartanddesign.com

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Custom Home builder Gulfshore Homes 8891 Brighton Lane, Suite 101 Bonita Springs 239-947-2929 gulfshorehomes.com

Flooring, Rugs & Surfaces Clive Daniel Home 2777 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-261-4663 clivedaniel.com Naples Flooring Company 3341 Tamiami Trail North Naples 239-263-1213 naplesflooringcompany.com

Floral Couture Bouquets Naples 239-514-4666 couturebouquets.com

Furniture Alison Craig Home Furnishings 5450 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-594-1555 alisoncraighome.com Bay Design Store 326 Thirteenth Ave. S. Naples 239-649-0906 baydesignstore.com Clive Daniel Home 2777 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-261-4663 clivedaniel.com Design West 9118 Strada Place, #8130 Naples 239-514-1234 designwestfl.com

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European Traditions 2100 Trade Center Way Naples 239-260-1378 european-traditions.com Norris Furniture & Interiors 5015 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-263-0580 distinctlynorris.com Peach Tree Designs 407 5th Ave. S. Naples 239-643-4202 peachtreedesigns.com

Flooring, Rugs & Surfaces Clive Daniel Home 2777 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-261-4663 clivedaniel.com

Home Accessories Gattle’s 1250 Third St. S. Naples 239-262-4791 gattlesofnaples.com Peach Tree Designs 407 5th Ave. S. Naples 239-643-4202 peachtreedesigns.com 146 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

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Summerfields Fine Furnishings 953 Central Ave. Naples 239-430-2505 summerfieldsnaples.com

Bay Design Store 326 Thirteenth Ave. S. Naples 239-649-0906 baydesignstore.com

Cathleen B. Swift Designs, LLC

By Appointment Only Naples 239-249-0462 cathleenswiftdesign.com Clive Daniel Home 2777 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-261-4663 clivedaniel.com Collins & DuPont Design Group 8911 Brighton Lane Bonita Springs 239-948-2400 collins-dupont.com Design West 9118 Strada Place, #8130 Naples 239-514-1234 designwestfl.com

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Ficarra Design Associates 633 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 200 Naples 239-643-3450 ficarradesignassociates.com Gary David Designs 24940 S. Tamiami Trail Bonita Springs 239-498-0707 garydavid.com Godfrey Design Consultants, Inc. 124 E. Welbourne Ave. Winter Park 402-539-2048 godfreydesigninc.com

Linda Burke Interiors 1959 Trade Center Way Naples 239-248-0891 lindaburkeinteriors.com

Jinx McDonald Interior Design, Inc. 1959 Trade Center Way Naples 239-598-4800 jinxmcdonald.com

Mercedes Courtland Interiors, Inc. 13167 Valewood Dr Naples 239-595-5900 mercedescourtlandinteriors.com

K2 Design Group 25081 Bernwood Dr. Bonita Springs 239-444-5205 k2design.com

Norris Furniture & Interiors 5015 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-263-0580 distinctlynorris.com

Kira Krümm International Design 10800 Corkscrew Rd., Suite 304 Estero 239-992-5586 kirakrumm.com

Pure Design of Naples 1500 5th Ave. S., Suite 111 Naples 239-775-4057 puredesignofnaples.com

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Janet Bilotti Interiors, Inc. 1786 Trade Center Way, Suite 5 Naples 239-597-3636 janetbilotti.com

Jett Thompson Antiques & Interiors 381 12th Ave S. Naples 239-263-5460 jettthompson.com

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Kitchen & Bath

Renée Gaddis Interiors 9915 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 1 Naples 239-431-8352 reneegaddis.com

AFK 2700 Immokalee Rd., #14 Naples 239-435-6677 afknaples.com

Roz Travis Interiors 1810 J & C Blvd., #7 Naples 239-514-3737 roztravisinteriors.com

Alley Design to Build 997 3rd. Ave. N. Naples 239-793-6800 alleydesigntobuild.com

Summerfields Interior Design 953 Central Ave. Naples 239-403-0848

Clive Christian Interiors 508 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-263-4630 clivechristianinteriors.com

Vogue Interiors 24520 Production Circle, Suite 5 Bonita Springs 239-498-7500 vogueinteriors.com

Design Studio by Raymond 990 1st Ave. N. Naples 239-278-1334 designstudiobyraymond.com

Design West 9118 Strada Place, #8130 Naples 239-514-1234 designwestfl.com Hill’s Showcase of Fine Plumbing 985 1st Ave. S. Naples 239-261-7727 hillshowcase.com K2 Design Group 25081 Bernwood Dr. Bonita Springs 239-444-5205 k2design.com Richlin International 10800 Corkscrew Rd., Suite 182 Estero 239-659-3007 richlininteriors.com

creating the perfect environment with style and flair. c at e r e d e l e g a n c e : r e s i d e n t i a l , c o r p o r at e

Anne Weil has been a published interior designer for 40 years. She is a graduate of Vassar College with a degree in French literature and the history of art. She is certified by the NY School of Interior Design and by the renowned Catherine Muller Flower School in Paris.

Couture Bouquets Naples 239-514-4666 • Cleveland 440-289-0071 couturebouquets.com

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design directory The Lykos Group 4779 Enterprise Ave. Naples 239-594-8510 lykosgroup.com

Wilson Lighting 3333 Renaissance Blvd.

Bonita Springs 239-948-9000 wilsonlighting.com

Design Studio by Raymond 990 1st Ave. N. Naples 239-278-1334 designstudiobyraymond.com

Lighting

Outdoor lighting

Bay Design Store 326 Thirteenth Ave. S. Naples 239-649-0906 baydesignstore.com

Wilson Lighting 2465 Trade Center Way Naples 239-592-6006 wilsonlighting.com

Norris Furniture & Interiors 5015 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-263-0580 distinctlynorris.com

Peach Tree Designs 407 5th Ave. S. Naples 239-643-4202 peachtreedesigns.com

Chadwick Outdoor Kitchens, Inc. 1826 Trade Center Way Naples 239-598-1011 chadwickoutdoorkitchens.com

BCB Homes, Inc. 3696 Enterprise Ave., Suite 100 Naples 239-643-1004 bcbhomes.com

Clive Daniel Home 2777 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-261-4663 clivedaniel.com

K2 Design Group 25081 Bernwood Dr. Bonita Springs 239-444-5205 k2design.com

PEACH T REE D E S I G N S Fine Furniture | Decorative Accessories | Unique Gifts | Design Services

Remodeling

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Textiles

The Lykos Group 4779 Enterprise Ave. Naples 239-594-8510 lykosgroup.com

Clive Daniel Home 2777 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-261-4663 clivedaniel.com

Zynda Custom Homes & Remodeling, Inc. 4277 Exchange Ave. #10 Naples 239-213-1314 zyndaonline.com

Wall Treatments

Tabletop

Clive Daniel Home 2777 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-261-4663 clivedaniel.com

Clive Daniel Home 2777 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-261-4663 clivedaniel.com

Emily James Gallery In the VergIna restaurant Courtyard 720 5th avenue s., #111 S naples, FL 34102 S 239-777-3283 www.emilyJamesart.com S emilyJamesart@comcast.net

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Pillow Talk

Hoping to make your couch captivating for cuddling during this month of love? Never underestimate the power of pillows in creating an enchanting space. Consider an array of Mykonos pillows from Jonathan Adler ($225-$275 each), which include hand-dyed coco beads in Greece’s signature hues of navy and white. Arranged in traditional motifs, these 18 by 18-inch pillows evoke a chic Mediterranean island vibe you can embrace in your own living room. Pour two ouzos and surrender to the pillows’ persuasion. (saksfifthavenue.com) –Liza Grant Smith

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This botanically inspired Cosmos Serving Bowl from Mariposa ($179) is a perfect vessel for your fresh-from-the-garden creations. The cool blue enamel interior adds a refreshing contrast to an already blooming creation. A Mano, Naples (239-261-3220, amano.bz)

At First Blush

With its sleek blown-glass ornaments and subtle pink hue, this gorgeous chandelier from Bella Vetro ($1,738) is sure to charm with its feminine wiles. Lighting First, Naples (239-775-5100, lightingfirst.us)

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rose quartz

IT TAKES Forget shades of gray, this year’s “it” colors are far from neutral. For the first time, the Pantone Color Institute selected a blend of two shades—rose quartz and serenity—as its choice for the 2016 color of the year. The balance of a warm rose tone with a cool, tranquil blue is a calming combination of hues believed to help tamp down the stress levels of a harried modern life. Consider our picks for adding this soothing color palette to your home decor.

Ringing Endorsement

Spider beaded burst napkin rings by Kim Seybert ($56 for a set of 4), with their dynamic and convivial design, help set the table in style for your next dinner party. Denise Ward Interiors, Estero (239-949-9777)

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Pretty in Pink This eco-

friendly indoor-outdoor rug from Dash & Albert ($930 for 8 by 10 feet) is made of 100 percent PET (a polyester fiber made from recycled plastic bottles) and features a lively ripple-like graphic pattern.

Clive Daniel Home, Naples (239261-4663, clivedaniel.com)

Stick With It Inspired by her childhood collection of tumbled gems, RabLabs’ founder Anna Rabinowicz created hand-carved and hand-polished gemstone candlesticks, including these rose quartz stunners ($264 for the pair). Each is unique in shape and pattern. Fabec Young & Co., Naples (239-649-5501) 158 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

Hot Seat Bungalow 5’s Davis Club Chair ($2,091) is the happily-ever-after that results when mid-century meets French upholstery. The comfortable, deep seat is paired with an elegant low back and cerused oak base. Summerfields, Naples (239-430-2505, summerfieldsnaples.com)

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Luncheon Fashion Show by Saks Fifth Avenue Silent Auction of New & Pristine Previously-loved Handbags!

Founding Sponsors Saks Fifth Avenue • Naples Illustrated Magazine Event Chair: Kirsten Ferrara Event Co-Chairs: Bonnie Rauch and Terri Saltzman

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Balance health

NUT

February is National Macadamia Nut Month, as if we needed a reason to celebrate this delicately crunchy standout among tree nuts.

Compared with other nuts, macadamias are lower in protein but high in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.

They have the highest amount of healthy monounsaturated fats, the kind found in avocados and olive oil.

Even better, macadamias contain the smallest amount of omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation when consumed in large amounts. Pet owners beware: Macadamias are toxic to dogs, so be sure to store the nuts safely out of paw’s reach.

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A Kid's

Best Friend

On the fence about giving in to your little ones’ pleas for a family pet? The latest research may turn the odds in your kids’ favor. In a recent cross-sectional study of nearly 650 children between the ages of 4 and 10, researchers at Bassett Medical Center in New York found that having a dog seemed to reduce the children’s anxiety levels, compared with children who did not have a pet dog. The study, published by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, found that 21 percent of the children who did not have a dog tested positive on an anxiety screening, compared with just 12 percent of the kids who lived with a pooch.

In a separate study published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers found that being exposed to dogs and farm animals at an early age may help protect children against asthma and boost their immune system. The study tracked all children born in Sweden from 2000 to 2010, and found that being around dogs in the child’s first year of life reduced asthma risk by 13 percent by the time they became school-age. Exposure to farm animals early on cut the risk of asthma in half in school-aged children and reduced it by nearly a third in preschoolers.

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Neapolitans have a new option for waxing services. The Naples Wax Center (napleswaxcenter.com) opened its doors recently, focusing exclusively on a wide array of waxing services for men and women in a stylish space on Pine Ridge Road. The aesthe-

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ticians begin with a lavender pre-wax cleanser, followed by a protective barrier of jasmine oil before applying Berodin blue hard wax, a strip-less wax that’s effective at a low temperature, so it’s gentle and minimizes skin irritation. A perk we love: The center is open seven days a week, and weeknights until 8 p.m., providing much-needed flexibility for those of us always in a rush during the height of season.

Turn on Your Heart Light Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. During American Heart Month, you can help raise awareness and money for a great cause to help battle heart-related illnesses. On Saturday, February 6, round up the family, dress in red (the official awareness color for the American Heart Association), and participate in the Brooks/Bonita Bay Heart Walk (thebrooksbonitabayheartwalk.kintera.org). The 5K supports the association and its work to prevent, treat, and defeat heart disease, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases. “The response from past years has been terrific, and since we’re adding Bonita Bay into the mix, we’re guessing we’ll have a couple thousand participants this year,” says Mary Ann Green, communications coordinator at the American Heart Association of Southwest Florida. —Anna Bjorlin

RUN TO YOU

On Valentine’s Day, get your adrenaline pumping first thing by running the Paradise Coast Marathon (naplesmarathon.com), Half Marathon, or 5K with your sweetheart. The annual race takes runners on winding roads through Lely Resort and past some of Naples’ most beautiful scenery, including 20 different lakes. If you’re more interested in cheering than running, you can sit in the stadium at the Florida Sports Park, home of Naples’ famous Swamp Buggy Races, and watch the runners cross the finish line. —A.B.

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Mobile apps to keep your heart ticking soundly

ASCVD Risk Estimator: Created by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, the app helps you estimate your risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which can narrow the arteries of the heart over time. Available on iTunes and Google Play, the app also offers tips on lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk of the disease. iBP Blood Pressure: This app helps you analyze and track your blood pressure readings. A wireless blood pressure monitor is required for the readings, then the app (leadingedgeapps.com/iBP.html) stores the numbers and color-codes results to show low to high blood pressure. It also tracks the stats over time and allows you to send the information directly to your doctor and loved ones.

Instant Heart Rate: Place the tip of your index on your mobile phone’s camera to discover your pulse in a matter of seconds with this app (azumio.com/s/instantheartrate/index​ .html). It can also calculate what your ideal heartbeat should be while resting, exercising lightly, training intensely, and more.

You can store the numbers in the app whenever you check your heart rate so you can spot trends. —A.B.

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New Pediatric Center Debuts Naples’ newest pediatric clinic is expected to open by early March. The result of a collaboration between the Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida (healthcareswfl.org) and the Greater Naples YMCA (greaternaplesymca.org), the Nichols Pediatric Center will be headed by pediatrician Dr. Todd Vedder and include six exam rooms, separate rooms designed specifically for occupational, physical, and speech therapy, and at least one behavioral health room. “We’ll have a psychologist on-site who will work hand in hand with the pediatrician so families don’t have to bring their children to a separate mental health facility to address issues such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression,” says Dr. Scott Needle, chief medical officer at the Healthcare Network. “It’s an incredible opportunity to be able to address medical, behavioral, and emotional issues in the same place. Some YMCAs around the country have pediatric centers on-site, but in terms of all these different agencies coming together, it sounds like ours will be the most innovative one developed yet.” —A.B.

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GREY OAKS

1280 Osprey Trail

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OLDE NAPLES 175 16th Avenue South - $4,275,000

PORT ROYAL 425 Kingstown Drive - $3,900,000

OLDE NAPLES 466 4th Avenue North - $3,995,000

LAKEFRONT

ROYAL HARBOR 2200 Sheepshead Drive - $3,495,000

PINE RIDGE 227 Carica Road - $1,750,000

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MEDITERRA

$4,525,000

PINE RIDGE

$4,500,000

MEDITERRA

$3,950,000

Fabulous estate home with transitional modern style and amazing details and fi nishes throughout.

Outdoor living at its best! Golf Membership spot included! 4+Den/4.5 (H9754) Kristin Cavella-Whorrall, 239.821.6330

Expansive contemporary home on 2 acres built for entertaining! 7BR/9.5BA pool/spa home left nothing to compromise, guest house, tennis/basketball, tiki hut. 6 or More/7+2half (H9674) Greg Gorman, PA, 239.784.2841, David Burke, 239.784-2831

Stunning Mediterra estate home featuring spectacular golf course views and built by Harwick.

Amazing outdoor space. Includes golf membership spot. 4+Den/4+2half (H9988) Kristin Cavella-Whorrall, 239.821.6330

PINE RIDGE

QUAIL WEST

THE STRAND

$2,200,000

$1,789,000

$950,000

Great lakefront home with guest house on treed corner lot. Pine Ridge is the perfect combination!

Main house with 3-car garage and guest is 2/2 with 2 car garage. 5+Den/4.5 (H9734) Greg Gorman, PA, 239.784.2841, David Burke, 239.784-2831

Spectacular light and bright modern home with amazing golf and lake southwest views! House membership included! 4+Den/4 (H9516) Kristin Cavella-Whorrall, 239.821.6330

Elegant custom home with formal and informal living plus all the fun things including home theater gaming room, summer kitchen, saltwater pool and waterfalls. 3+Den/3.5 (H9107) Greg Gorman, PA, 239.784.2841, David Burke, 239.784-2831

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THE STRAND

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$925,000

$900,000

$430,000

PENDING

Updated villa with private pool and patio area.

Granite, stainless appliances, tile floors, fresh paint.

Pet friendly community-no weight limit. Move right in! 3/2 (V2172) Jim Scartz, 239.877.9726

This 3,200 plus sq. ft. pool home with spa overlooks golf course. Island kitchen, formal and informal living plus a 3-stall garage. Gated North Naples location. 4+Den/3 (H9795) Greg Gorman, PA, 239.784.2841, David Burke 239.784-2831

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Toscana #203 $1,295,000

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SUNSET VIEWS ADDRESS 2117 Mission Dr., Villages of Monterey, Naples YEAR BUILT 1991 OFFERED AT $1,059,000 SIZE: 5,101 square feet total SPECIAL FEATURES Enjoy spectacular long lake views with sunny southwestern exposure and wonderful sunsets from this beautifully renovated home.

This spacious residence, located on a quiet central lot, includes four bedrooms, three full baths, three-car garage, open floor plan, soaring ceilings, plentiful storage, large lanai, and pool. A stunning new chef’s kitchen features level-four granite, stylish cabinetry, upgraded stainless appliances and oven hood, and a large center island. The kitchen, living room, and dining room all feature Brazilian koa wood floors, while the bathrooms have been tastefully modernized with highend granite. A huge, private room on the second floor can serve as a fourth bedroom or

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a versatile bonus room, and features a wraparound balcony. Newer dual-zone air conditioning is featured as well. The pool heater, water heater, skylights, and bedroom carpet are all new. Monterey is an amenity-rich, guard-gated community less than 3 miles from the beach.

FOR INFORMATION Dave and Ann Renner Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Phone: 239-784-5555 Email: dave.renner@sothebysrealty.com

Enjoy long lake views and spectacular sunsets from this newly renovated home, which has plenty of space and an open floor plan perfect for entertaining.

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4251 GULF SHORE BOULEVARD NORTH #16A

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$1,995,000 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Approximate living area: 2,119 square feet Total: 2,298 square feet This casual yet sophisticated coastal oasis showcases wraparound views of the Gulf and bay. The residence shows like a model, with fresh clean lines and finishes in a soft palate of sand and sea, and stunning white-washed flooring.

It was extensively renovated in 2015 and reconfigured for optimal openness with exceptional attention to detail.

The redesigned gourmet kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, granite countertops, beverage center and custom cabinetry. New luxurious baths. The den area includes a built-in Murphy bed. Upscale shopping and dining are just across the boulevard at The Village on Venetian Bay.

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Begin by entering through the gated courtyard with cascading fountain. Mockingbird Lake Estate home on 1.79 acres featuring family room with dramatic brick fireplace reaching from floor to ceiling, gourmet kitchen and red maple wood flooring bordered with back chestnut edging.

This home was built with impeccable detail and fine finishes throughout. Coffered ceilings, gourmet kitchen, four bedrooms, four baths with study and airconditioned workshop.

Tranquil country setting with unmatched views overlooking tranquil Mockingbird Lake. Inviting Old Florida charm, wrapped in gracious covered verandas, situated on a private 1.47 acres.

Immaculate Pelican Marsh residence, with the utmost privacy, preserve view and oversized lanai, featuring L-shaped pool and spa with southern exposure. Bright and sunny open floor plan boasts four bedrooms, three baths, living room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, family room, large kitchen with center island and spacious master suite with private outdoor shower.

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Estates at Bay Colony Golf Club 9928 Brassie Bend

Brighton at Bay Colony #504

$4,980,000

$4,300,000

Welcome to Naples most prestigious Golf community and private Beach Club, the Estates at Bay Colony Golf Club. This stately 6,400 sq. ft., one-story residence, with 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, with library & media room, rests on .83 acres, with golf course views. Elegantly decorated and appointed, with all of the luxuries one would expect from the pinnacle of Naples living.

Timarron at Pelican Marsh

1973 Timarron Way

$699,000

The Landings at Bear’s Paw Antigua Model

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$2,000,000

On the forefront of Bay Colony Beach, this Brighton ‘04 has views from Park Shore all the way to Sanibel. Encompassing 2,980 sq. ft. of luxurious living, this 3 bedroom, 3 bath end residence is the closest point to the sand of any Bay Colony building. Sweeping open balconies with glass railings are a distinction, which has made the Brighton famous for its contemporary architectural design.

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PORT ROYAL

World Class estate brilliantly designed and meticulously constructed throughout its 18,172 SF under air.

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Extraordinary renovated beachfront estate embodies luxury with understated elegance throughout its 10,345 SF. Gourmet Clive Christian kitchen. Sweeping Gulf Vistas. 7+den/7.2 $19,900,000

Masterpiece estate, one block to beach, with sophisticated artisanship throughout its 11,516 SF of sprawling living space with big beautiful lake vistas. 5+den/6.5 $12,500,000

Extraordinarily built, 9,722 SF custom estate home, with big bay views, features Old World architecture combined with world class style and amenities. 5+den/6.4 $10,500,000

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Exquisite 6,502 SF, 5-Star lakefront home, built by Keystone Builders and designed by Stofft Cooney Architects. Scheduled for completion early 2016.

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Port Royal estate designed by Harrell & Co Architects blends Country French architecture with clean lined contemporary interiors to create a visionary style. 4+den/5.1 $7,950,000

An architecturally significant, Bermuda style home fashioned in the spirit of a transitionally sleek coastal contemporary living style with big, bold waterfront vistas down Jamaica Bay. 5+den/5.2 $6,450,000

Magnificent Bermuda styled Port Royal home sits on a lot and a half of lush tropical environs.

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Exceptional custom home on a mahoganylined street just blocks to the beach. Lush, enchanting landscaping and magnificently finished interior. 4+den/4.2 $4,795,000

This estate with 7,128 SF sits on two large lots with 326’ on the Imperial River in the Hidden Harbor community and just underwent a MAJOR renovation by Harwick Homes. 4+den/6 $3,995,000 REDUCED BY $500,000!

Gorgeous Florida Cottage home built in 2002 on famous “Cottage Row” Within walking distance to the beach. Directly across from Cambier Park. 4 car garage. 3/2.1 $1,995,000

Excellent value for this quintessential Old Naples home with 2,872 SF living area, located on a lushly landscaped lot just five blocks to the beach. 4/4 $1,695,000

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For a flexible type of giving, realize the power of donor-advised funds

By Judy Martel For the charitably inclined, there are nearly as many ways to give as there are needy causes.

One particular method, the donor-advised fund, is winning popularity because it allows givers to maintain some control over gifts, maximize their charitable investments, and gain an immediate tax benefit. And unlike more sophisticated private foundations that might take months to set up, a DAF can be operational within a few days.

“You can pick the charity you want to support, download the forms on the computer, and literally open an account in a day or two,” says Eileen Heisman, president and CEO of National Philanthropic Trust. “It’s a very flexible giving vehicle.”

A DAF also potentially saves the time and hassle of investigating multiple charities and finding the instructions for donating to each. With a DAF, benefactors donate to the fund and then designate an amount for each particular charity. “The fund does all the grant-making for you,” Heisman says.

The demand for DAFs has opened up an array of choices. Large financial firms such as Fidelity Investments, Vanguard, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and UBS have them, as do universities, community foundations, and other nonprofit charities.

Before you decide if a DAF is right for you, consider these additional features:

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Tax benefits

One of the reasons donors favor DAFs is for the ability to time their tax deduction without having to lock themselves in to a specific charity, Heisman says. “You get the deduction the year you give the gift to the fund, but you don’t have to pick the charity that year. You can decide on the recipient charities as you go.”

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There are generally two fees associated with donor-advised funds, Heisman says. One is an administrative fee, and the other is an investmentmanagement fee. There are also some funds that

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charge an extra fee for the adviser who recommended the fund to a client. Certain investment choices can also cause the fee to climb.

Total fees for a DAF might be as low as 1 percent of the amount invested, but others could be as high as 2 percent, according to Heisman.

The average is 1.25 percent to 1.5 percent, she adds.

“It’s important to get transparent information on fees,” Heisman says. “The good news is that companies make it available and easy to understand.”

Investments

Donors can typically choose among a menu of investment choices for the fund. A community foundation might have more choices than financial companies such as Vanguard or Fidelity Investments, which will offer their own funds, Heisman says.

Typically, donors can play it safe with investments or choose more risk, which potentially increases the return for the chosen charities. But in all cases, the fund or charity has already approved the options, Heisman says, and donors have to stay within the menu.

With hundreds of DAFs on offer, you should be able to find one that offers the flexibility to meet their charitable goals. But be a smart consumer and do some homework before investing in any one fund, Heisman advises. “Because of the Internet, we’re much better consumers,” she points out. “We know more and are used to doing research.”

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February/2016 ART & MUSEUMS The Baker Museum, Artis—Naples—Naples Collects, Feb. 13-June 19; Dressed and Undressed, Selections from the Permanent Collection, through March 6; Yves Saint Laurent + Halston, Fashioning the ’70s, through March 6; Paco Pomet, through March 30; Florida Contemporary, through April 20; Dawn’s Forest, The Sculpture of Louise Nevelson, through July 24; Art After Hours, Feb. 24; artisnaples.org.

Harmon-Meek Gallery presents works by Hunt Slonem Through February 12.

Blue Abe, Hunt Slonem

Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—27th Annual Members’ Exhibition, opening reception Feb. 5, show Feb. 5-25; artcenterbonita.org.

Coconut Point, Estero—10th Annual Art Festival, outdoor gallery-style art show featuring live music, a juried showcase, and works by more than 250 artists, Feb. 20-21, Coconut Point Mall, Estero; artfestival.com.

Collier County Museum, Naples—Apron Strings: Ties to the Past, exhibition featuring 51 vintage and contemporary aprons dating from the 1900s through the present; through March 31; 239-252-8476.

DeBruyne Fine Art, Naples—Ronald Tinney Exhibit, showcase of the artist’s 2016 collection, Feb. 4-17; Stephen Shortridge exhibit, Feb. 18-March 9; 239-262-4551.

East West Fine Art, Naples—Mushrooms in the Night, exhibition of large photographical works by Chris Becker, Feb. 10-29; 239-821-9459.

Cut Leaf Beech, Jessica Daryl Winer

Above: Retina, a paper sculpture by Matthew Shlian, a featured artist at Thomas Riley Studio.

Right: Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs will present Assisted Living: The Musical.

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Artist Ronald Tinney to be featured at DeBruyne Fine Art this month.

Morning Breeze, Ronald Tinney

Fifth Avenue South, Naples—37th Annual Naples National Art Festival, juried art festival with live performances and artwork, including paintings, jewelry, watercolor, ceramics, metal, sculpture, and wood, Feb. 20-21, Cambier Park; 239-692-8436.

Galleries of Crayton Cove, Naples—Art After Dark, art gallery receptions, live music, and refreshments, Feb. 13; galleriesofcraytoncove.com.

Gallery on Fifth, Mercato—Scent of a Woman, display of paintings by Russian artists Georgy Kurasov and Vladimir Golub, Feb. 10-March 2, 239-2207503.

Gardner Colby Gallery, Naples—Trois Femmes, works by Alicia Armstrong, Anna Kincaide, and Estella Fransbergen, through Feb. 3; A Delicate Balance, magical realism of Kevin Sloan and bronze figurative sculptures of Jeffrey Zygmunt, Feb. 10-24; 239-403-7787.

Harmon-Meek Gallery, Naples—Hunt Slonem: Color and Composition Solo Exhibition, through Feb. 12; Laura Shechter Retrospective, Feb. 15-March 4; 239261-2637.

Harmon-Meek | Modern, Naples—Eugene “Babochenko” Johnson, abstract paintings, through Feb. 14; Tobi Kahn exhibit, artist reception Feb. 18, show Feb. 18-March 12; 239-262-2699.

Ikebana Naples—Simply Elegant, annual exhibition featuring more than 70 floral arrangements, demonstrations of various styles of arranging, and a ginza where materials may be purchased, Feb. 19-20, Naples Botanical Garden; ikebananaples.com.

Marco Island Center for the Arts—Arts & Crafts Show, Feb. 6-7; 239-394-4221.

Author, Author!

The inaugural Collier County Jewish Book Festival, presented by the Jewish Federation of Collier County in cooperation with the Jewish Book Council, will span multiple dates in February and March, and take place across multiple venues. A total of 23 visiting authors will participate, giving Neapolitans multiple chances to hear these accomplished writers speak first-hand on diverse topics. The schedule includes two special events. In the first, the topic is Food, with Chef Rossi, whose humorous memoir is titled The Raging Skillet: The True Life Story of Chef Rossi, February 23, at the Hilton Naples. The second, March 10, themed Powerful Women, will include TV legal analyst and attorney Lisa Green, who wrote On Your Case, and Julia Pimsleur, whose book Million Dollar Women tells the story of how she built her successful company Little Pim. other festival events this month: February 18—Russia. Talia Caner (Hotel Moscow), David Greene (Midnight in Siberia), Beth Tikvah, Naples

February 22—Family. Dani Klein Modisett (Take My Spouse, Please), and Dr. David Bernstein (I’ve Got Some Good News and Some Bad News: You’re Old), Temple Shalom, Naples

Marco Island Historical Society—Nature’s Places of Spiritual Sanctuary, exhibition of landscape images by fine art photographer Clyde Butcher, through Feb. 10; themihs.com.

February 24—Local Authors. B.A. Shapiro (The Muralist), Marc Simon (The Leap Year Boy), Bob Mandell (Stroke Victor), and Jerry Greenfield (Secrets of the Wine Whisperer), Naples Daily News Building

Marianne Friedland Gallery, Naples—25th anniversary exhibitions: American Masters, paintings and works on paper by artists featured over the years, through Feb. 28; The Travels of Milton Avery, watercolor paintings, through Feb. 28; marianne friedlandglry.com.

February 26—Spirituality. Jay Michaelson (The Gate of Tears), Sarah L. Kaufman (The Art of Grace) Find a listing for the March events and ticket information online. (jewishnaples .org/major-events/jewish-book-festival)

Museum of the Everglades—12th Annual Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival, scientific talks, pioneer stories, photography displays, and workshops, guided tours and more, Feb. 24-27; Phlorida Photos, exhibition of vivid large-scale photographs of the Everglades’ flora and fauna by Tommy Owen, through Feb. 29; 239-695-0008.

Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center—Art in the Park, Feb. 6; Joan Brechin Sonnenberg at Florida SouthWestern State College, through Feb. 11; Lyman Whitaker Kinetic Exhibit, through Feb. 20; Members’ Gallery–A Hint of Purple, through Feb. 27; Interior and Exterior Realities: The Art of Purvis Young and The Highwaymen, through Feb. 27; naplesart.org.

Naples Art District—First Wednesday Art Alive, Feb. 3; Third Weekend Art Alive, Feb. 20-21, Naples Art District, North Naples; 239-821-1061.

Naples Artcrafters—Fine Art & Craft Show, paintings, photography, glass art, jewelry and metal work, handcrafted sculptures, pottery, and more, Feb. 13, Cambier Park; naplesartcrafters.com.

Naples Botanical Garden—Naples Orchid Society show and sale, Feb. 27-28; Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks, all new sculpture pieces designed and created by Sean Kenney, the world’s first LEGO certified professional, through April 10; naplesgarden.org.

Naples Depot Museum—Naples’ Peaceful Places, exhibit of oils and watercolors by local artist Phil Fisher, Feb. 3-March 30; colliermuseums.com.

Naples Historical Society at Historic Palm Cottage—Palm Cottage tours, Tuesday through Saturday; walking tours of the Historic District, Wednesdays; guided tours of the Norris Gardens, first and third Thursdays; Palm Cottage Full Moon tour, Feb. 22; 239-261-8164.

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Agenda Rosen Gallery & Studios, Naples—Julie Kimball: Critters, featuring recent whimsical acrylic paintings of dogs, birds, and other assorted creatures, through Feb. 14; 239-821-1061.

Rosen Gallery & Studios, Naples—Clay Art for Kids & Parents, four-week sessions led by award-winning artist Richard Rosen, Mondays; 239-821-1061.

Thomas Riley Studio, Naples—Exhibition of works by paper artist/engineer Matthew Shlian and metal sculptor Harley Valentine, through Feb. 23; Orley Shabahang Trunk Show, Feb. 25-March 5; thomas rileystudio.com.

Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—Films for Film Lovers: Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears, Feb. 1; Searching for Sugarman, Feb. 8; The Man Without a Past, Feb. 15; Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning, Feb. 16; A Royal Affair, Feb. 22; The Visitors, Feb. 29, Moe Auditorium and Film Center; art​ centerbonita.org.

Up Art and Design Gallery, Naples—No Gilded Frames, through Feb. 8; FABruary, contemporary exhibit, Feb. 12-March 14; upartanddesign.com.

CHILDREN & TEENS Artis—Naples—Make & Take Art: Surreal Paintings, Learn and Create family workshop, Feb. 3; artis na​ples.org.

Everglades Seafood Festival—Annual seafood festival featuring arts and crafts, live performances, local specialties, rides, and more, Feb. 12-14, McLeod Park, Everglades City; evergladessea​ foodfestival.org.

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Fifth Avenue South, Naples—Evening on Fifth & Sidewalk Sale, Feb. 9 and 11; 12th annual Cars on Fifth, exotic auto show presented by Ferrari Club of Naples, proceeds benefit St. Matthew’s House, Feb. 13; fifthavenuesouth.com.

Mara Labell Designs, Naples—Trunk show with Mara Labell and La Costa Organic Jewelry, Feb. 13, Gallery at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; 239-514-6011.

Everglades Historical Society—Movie Night, Feb. 5, Everglades Community Church; evergladeshis​ t o​rical.org.

Marissa Collections, Naples—Trunk shows: Naeem Khan Spring 2016, Feb. 4-5; Sylva & Cie Fine Jewelry with personal appearance, Feb. 4-6; Tamara Comolli Fine Jewelry with PA, Feb. 11-13; Dorothee Schumacher Spring 2016 Ready to Wear, Feb. 11-12; Todd Reed Fine Jewelry with PA, Feb. 25-27; 239263-4333.

FOOD, WINE & FASHION Coconut Point Mall, Estero—Farmers Market, Thursdays through April; buylocallee.com.

Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples—Many Evelyn & Arthur, Naples—Ball of Cotton Trunk Faces, Many Places: Masks from Around the World, Show, Feb. 10, evelynandarthur.com. through March 8; cmon.org.

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SWFL Children’s Charities Inc.—Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest 2016, chef-vintner dinners at host homes, grand tasting and live auction featuring spectacular wines, culinary delights, and extraordinary auction lots, Feb. 26-27, Beach Clubhouse at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club; 239-267-2638.

Feb. 18; Third on Canvas: Painting Days, artists will paint works outdoors to be auctioned to benefit David Lawrence Center, Feb. 22-23, artist demonstrations Feb. 24-25, auction preview, Feb. 27, 255 13th Ave. S.; auction gala, Feb. 28, private club in Port Royal, Feb. 28; 239-434-6533.

Third Street South, Naples—Farmers Market, Saturday mornings, parking lot behind Tommy Bahama; Third Thursday on Third, musical performances by Joey Fiato and Chris Workman,

The Village on Venetian Bay, Naples—Village Green Market, fresh produce, handmade and homemade goods, and more, Sunday mornings; venetianvillage.com.

Artis—Naples—Jodie DeSalvo, A Night of Chopin, Feb. 1; Classic FM with the Naples Philharmonic, Feb. 2-6; Live in Central Park Revisited, Feb. 2; VoicePlay, Feb. 6; Yanni, Feb. 8; The Hit Men, Feb. 10-12; Andrey Boreyko Conducts Brahms, Feb. 11-12; 107 Years of Broadway, Feb. 14; Sypert Salon, Feb. 16 and 21; All that Jazz: Carmen Lundy, Feb. 17; Shotgun Wedding, Feb. 18-19; 100 Years of Sinatra, Feb. 23-27; Michael Feinstein with the Naples Philharmonic, Feb. 19-20; Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton, Feb. 25-26; Alan Cumming, Feb. 28; Dick Hyman, Feb. 28; Jodie DeSalvo, Feb. 29; art isnaples.org.

Bonita Springs Concert Band—Free concert, Feb. 14, Riverside Park, Bonita Springs; 239-405-3320.

Cambier Park, Naples—Naples Concert Band, Feb. 6, 28; Naples Dixieland Jazz Band, Feb. 7; Music Makers Show Band, Feb. 8; Gulf Coast Big Band, Feb. 14; 239-594-5141.

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Agenda Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—Quattro Divos, Feb. 4, Hinman Auditorium; Meet the Composers: The Great George Handel, Feb. 7; Jonathan Edwards, Feb. 11; The BonArts Chamber Music Series, Russian Music Salon, Feb. 17; Dan Miller —Rodgers & Hart: a Celebration, Feb. 27; artcen​ terbonita.org.

Joan Ellison, below, will portray the iconic Judy Garland.

Classic Chamber Concerts, Naples—Manhattan Piano Trio, Mendelssohn Piano Trio in D minor, Opus 49, and Tchaikovsky Piano Trio in A minor, Opus 50, Feb. 1, Sugden Community Theatre, Naples; classicchamberconcerts.org.

Cultural & Performing Arts Center, Naples— Rebecca Richardson, Feb. 5; Musica Bella, Feb. 19, David and Cecile Wang Opera Center, Naples; capacenter.org.

Estero Concert Series—Chamber Music Concert, featuring Prokofiev, Schulhoff, and Shostakovich, Feb. 7, Koreshan State Park, Estero; 239596-8404.

Marco Island Center for the Arts—Peter and Will Anderson Jazz Trio concert, Feb. 12; The Evolution of a Jazz Singer with the Rebecca Richardson Jazz Trio, Feb. 21; marcoislandart.org.

Naples Botanical Garden—Jazz in the Garden, The David T. Experience, Feb. 14; naples​ garden.org.

Naples Music Club—Music As Dance, recital by NMC members, Feb. 20, Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, Naples; naplesmusicclub.org.

Norris Center, Naples—Acoustically Speaking concert, featuring Richard Perron and his band, Feb. 4; Uptown Express, 10-piece show featuring five vocalists and a five-piece band, Feb. 5; 239213-3054.

Opera Naples—The Four Note Opera, by Tom Johnson, Feb. 12-13, David and Cecile Wang Opera Center, Naples; 239-963-9050.

Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee—Concert featuring Patti LaBelle, music and pop culture icon, Feb. 19; seminoleimmokaleecasino.com.

TheatreZone, Naples—Melissa Manchester in concert, Feb. 18-19; theatrezone-florida.com.

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SPEAKERS & SEMINARS

Everglades Historical Society—Annual meeting and historical talk, Feb. 26, Oyster House Restaurant, Everglades City; evergladeshistor ical.org.

Friends of the Library of Collier County—Nick Linn Lecture Series, luncheons and author lectures, Kate Andersen Brower, Feb. 4; Alafair Burke, Feb. 18, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; 239-262-8135.

TheatreZone founder and Artistic Director Mark Danni, along with songstress Joan Ellison, will bring to life the late, great actress and singer Judy Garland this month. Ellison will portray Garland in two different productions presented by TheatreZone. The first, The Boy from Oz, is a musical about singer-songwriter Peter Allen, who was discovered by Garland while he was singing in a hotel lounge in Hong Kong. The musical will take the stage at the G&L Theatre at Community School of Naples February 4 through 14. The second show, Love Finds Judy Garland, is a cabaret-style concert in which Ellison will croon Garland’s signature tunes, including “The Trolley Song” and “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.” This special performance is one night only, Tuesday, February 16. “I think our audiences will really like it. They’ve grown up with Judy Garland and they’ll be able to enjoy all the iconic songs of hers they know and love,” says Danni. (theatrezoneflorida.com) —Christiana Keyes

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Naples—Lunch & Learn Lecture: A Snapshot in Time, Trends in Coastal Habitats, Feb. 2; Amazing Adventures Lecture: My Own Private Jungle, Feb. 26; rookerybay.org.

TheatreZone, Naples—The Boy from Oz Talkback, post-show discussion with theater trivia and anecdotes, Feb. 12; theatrezone-florida.com.

Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida—Elliott Katz Lecture Series, The American Priest Who Tried to Stop the Holocaust, and the Miracle of Assisi, Feb. 8; Practicing for the Holocaust–Sterilization, Infanticide, and T-4, Feb. 18, Community Room at the Naples Daily News building; 239-263-9200. .

Naples Historical Society at Historic Palm Cottage—Garden Side Chickee Chat, Feb. 26; 239-261-8164.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens—Saving Africa’s Leopards, covering how the Naples Zoo and Panthera are partnering to save leopards, Feb. 18; napleszoo.org.

Avow Hospice Inc.—Butterfly Ball, Hawaiithemed event, cocktail hour, dinner, silent and live auctions, musical entertainment, Feb. 20, Naples Grande Beach Resort; 239-261-4404.

The Archangel Fund for Collier County Charities—The Fine Art of Living: All Things Bright and Beautiful, luncheon with Sotheby’s expert jewelry appraiser, Kate Waterhouse, Feb. 11, private club, Naples; 239-262-0353.

Artis—Naples—The Baker Museum 15th Anniversary Gala, display of high-quality art celebrating the opening of the new Naples Collects exhibit, Feb. 13; 239-254-2738.

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Agenda Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy—16th Annual Florida Celebration of Reading, dinner and event featuring guest appearances from New York Times best-selling authors, Feb. 5, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs; 407-222-1040.

Cancer Alliance of Naples—Wine, Women, and Shoes, signature fundraising event featuring a luncheon, fine wines from top vintners, shopping, fashion show, and more, Feb. 12, Quail West Golf & Country Club, Naples; TropiCANa, Third Annual Gala, black-tie event featuring silent and live auctions, dinner, a nightclub show, dancing, and more, Feb. 27, Quail West Golf & Country Club, Naples; 239-643-4673.

Champions for Learning—Night of Champions, event honoring community leaders who connect students to their future, Feb. 10, Naples Grande Beach Resort; 239-643-4755.

Collier Child Care Resources—Red Hot Night,

bachelor/bachelorette auction plus a dessert buffet, dancing, and entertainment by Travis Reynolds, red or white cocktail attire, Feb. 13, Naples Luxury Imports; 239-643-3908.

Collier County Bar Foundation—Annual “anti​ gala” barbecue, fire pits, beer, wine, live music, entertainment, Feb. 20, Stewart Home in Naples; 239-252-8711.

Collier-Seminole State Park, Naples—Antique Auto Show, live music, food, and artisans, Feb. 27; 239-394-3397.

Ding Darling Wildlife Society—Go Wild for Ding: Dance of the Reddish Egret, fourth annual fundraiser featuring dishes from local restaurants, a silent auction, and entertainment, Feb. 23, Sanibel Community House; 239-472-1100.

Friends of Baker Park Inc.—Prelude to a Park III, gourmet dinner, fine wines, entertainment, and an update on the progress of the park, Feb.

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Fun Time Early Childhood Academy—2016 Dinner & Auction, beach-themed party with cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, a raffle of custom jewelry, Feb. 25, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club; 239-261-8284.

Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples—Night at the Museum, premier annual fundraiser event where adults enjoy a fun-themed night of their own to play, learn, and dream, Feb. 27, C’mon; 239-260-1715.

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Inc.— For the Love of Dogs & Chocolate, a selection of chocolates, wine, and incredible dogs, Feb. 9, The von Liebig Art Center, Naples; 352-4251981.

Gulfshore Opera—Legends of Opera Gala, event featuring a concert by legendary Metropolitan

Opera Bass Samuel Ramey, a cocktail reception, dinner, and raffle, Feb. 21, Bonita Bay Club; 239529-3925.

Gulfshore Playhouse—Sixth Annual Gulfshore Playhouse Gala, Bubbles, Baubles, and Broadway, dinner, entertainment, and a live auction, Feb. 29, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; 239-261-7529.

Habitat for Humanity of Collier County— Pacesetter Dinner, Feb. 25, Quail Creek Country Club, Naples; 239-775-0036.

K is for Kids Foundation—Annual Teen Fashion Show, reception, silent auction, talent show, and book drive, Feb. 6, Barron Collier High School Auditorium, Naples; 239-596-5437.

Laces of Love—From Jazz to Broadway Benefit Concert, featuring professional talent from throughout Southwest Florida, Feb. 21; 239293-1215.

The League Club—She Said, He Said: Love, Life & Politics With Mary Matalin and James Carville Presented by Northern Trust, luncheon with the celebrated authors and U.S. presidential advisors, Feb. 19, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; 239-353-3100.

Marco Island Center for the Arts—Young at Heart Gala, dinner and dancing with a silent and live auction, black-tie optional, Feb. 28, Island Country Club; 239-394-4221.

Museum of Military Memorabilia—Second Annual Banquet and Auction: Helping Local Veterans and A Salute to Local Veteran Ted Soliday, Feb. 6, Naples Municipal Airport hangar; 941-575-0401.

The Naples Zoo lectures on African leopards. Left: James Carville, (shown with Bill Clinton), appears with his wife, Mary Matalin, at The League Club’s event.

Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center—For the Love of Art, annual gala with cocktails, live artist demonstrations, interactive art experiences, culinary creations, auctions, and more, Feb. 13; naplesart.org.

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Agenda Saint Ann School Foundation—Black-tie benefit dinner featuring the Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/ Summer 2016 Runway Collection, Feb. 16, Naples Grande Beach Resort; stann.net.

A Laughing Matter Two-time Tony Award–winning playwright Ken Ludwig has been amusing audiences all over the world for more than 20 years. His plays have been staged in some of the best-known theaters from the West End in London to Broadway in New York and just about everywhere in between. Theater buffs in the Naples area will be treated to one of Ludwig’s zany comedies, Moon Over Buffalo, premiering February 13 at Gulfshore Playhouse.

This isn’t the first of Ludwig’s plays to hit the stage at Gulfshore. Last year his comedy The Game’s Afoot broke box office records there. Ludwig currently serves on the local professional theater’s advisory board. “What Gulfshore brings to its community is unique and wonderful,” he says. “What I saw when I was in Naples was absolutely top-notch actors and very thoughtful and intelligent productions. Founder Kristen Coury has set a really high standard for the work.” High praise, coming from the author whose works have won countless accolades and have starred actors such as Alec Baldwin, Carol Burnett, Lynn Redgrave, and Mickey Rooney, to name a few. (gulfshoreplayhouse. org, 866-811-4111) —C.K.

Naples Garden Club—Annual House & Garden Tour, Feb. 6, Naples Botanical Garden; naples gardenclub.org.

Neighborhood Health Clinic—13th Anniversary Block Party, “Somewhere in Time”-themed vintner dinner with entertainment by Cahlua & Cream, dancing, and special presentations, Feb. 20, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; 239-261-6600, ext. 150.

New Horizons of Southwest Florida—Eighth Annual Benefit Luncheon, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go”-themed event with a silent auction, Super Kids Choir, and recognition of graduating seniors, Feb. 27, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs; 239-948-4146.

PACE Center for Girls, Collier—“Throw a Girl a Lifeline” Luncheon, Feb. 5, Naples Grande Beach Resort; 239-842-5406.

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Partners for Breast Cancer Care—10th Annual Give Your Heart to Breast Cancer Luncheon, featuring 50/50 raffle and speakers, Feb. 25, The Legends Golf & Country Club, Fort Myers; 239454-8583.

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida—Fort Myers Choice Affair Luncheon, Feb. 3, Lexington Country Club, Fort Myers; 941-3653913, ext. 1045; 12th Annual Choice Affair, premier Naples fundraising event, Feb. 6, Naples Grande Beach Resort; 941-365-3913.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwest Florida—Annual Storybook Ball, “Cinderella,” Feb. 6, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs; 239-437-0202.

Royal Palm Academy—Third Annual Fashion Show featuring Lilly Pulitzer, Feb. 3, Club at Mediterra, Naples; 239-594-9888.

Saint Matthew’s House, Naples—Third Annual House of Style Fashion Show, Feb. 20, St. Matthew’s House Thrift Store, 2601 Airport Pulling Road S.; stmatthewshouse.org.

The Shelter for Abused Women & Children— The Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence Annual Tailgate Party, a men-only event featuring live entertainment, tailgate fare, sporting games, and a cigar and Scotch lounge, Feb. 22, Bay Colony Golf Club, Naples; 239-775-3862.

United Arts Council of Collier County—Stars in the Arts awards luncheon honoring individuals and organizations for contributions to local arts, Feb. 17, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; 239-254-8242.

SPORTS & OUTDOORS Ace Group Classic—Annual world-class pro golf tournament, Feb. 8-14, the TwinEagles Club, Naples; 239-403-1028.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary—World Wetlands Day, two-day festival featuring guided walks, demonstrations, and displays, kids activities, live music, and more, Feb. 6-7; After Hours Tour: Swamp Beauties, The Enigmatic Orchids, Feb. 19; 239-348-9151.

Gulf Coast Runners—Gold Medal 5K, fundraiser for the GCR Youth Development Fund, Feb.

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13, Artis—Naples; Naples Coconut 5K Run, Feb. 28, Lowdermilk Park, Naples; 239-404-7007.

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida—Sixth Annual Walk for Wishes 5K, walk/run with Family Fun Day, Feb. 27, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers; 239-992-9474.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Collier County—14th Annual NAMI Walk, a 2.5-mile route through Old Naples, Feb. 27, Cambier Park, Naples; namicollier.org.

THEATER/DANCE Artis—Naples—Nate Staniforth, host of Discovery’s Breaking Magic, Feb. 5; Miami City Ballet and the Naples Philharmonic, Year of the Rabbit and Bourree Fantasque, Feb. 16; artisnaples.org.

Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—Improv Café and Improv Tonight!, Feb. 6; Tea for Three, off-Broadway production featuring Elaine Bromka, Feb. 9; Assisted Living: The Musical, Feb. 19-21; Riders in the Sky Tribute to Roy Rogers, Feb. 25; artcenterbonita.org.

Island Theater Company, Marco Island—Saga of Roaring Gulch, a musical spoof of the Wild West, Feb. 25-28; theateronmarco.com.

Marco Players Theater, Marco Island—Rose’s Dilemma, Feb. 10-28; A Taste of Broadway, Feb. 20; 239-642-7270.

The Naples Players—The 39 Steps: Hitchcock Meets Hilarious, by Patrick Barlow and John Buchan, Feb. 3-27, Sugden Community Theatre, Naples; 239-263-7990.

Norris Center, Naples—Comedian Tim Walkoe, Feb. 6; 239-213-3054.

Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples— Comedians Tom Cotter, Feb. 4-6; Dave Coulier, Feb. 11-14; Steve-O, Feb. 18-21; Louie Anderson, Feb. 25-28; offthe hookcomedyclub.com.

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Lorraine Badessa, Rosemari Schilt

What: Provident Jewelry’s annual holiday party, along with a celebration of its 15th anniversary and recent expansion on Fifth Avenue South. The evening also raised funds for The Shelter for Abused Women & Children Who: Provident Jewelry and Naples Illustrated Where: Provident’s two locations on Fifth Avenue South

Jane and John Hornick Melissa and Jarred Kaplan

Rebecca Thompson, Carly Reed, Anne Raucci, Cyndi Fields Lynn Wright, Margie Scribante Dianna Rosser, Alexis Torres

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Mary and Gerry Deppe Ed Cawley, Katie Kensington

Sandy and Ed Grace, Debi Foss-Heaviside George and Barbara Kaplan, Aaron Stenburg

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Al and Jennifer Fazio, Judy and Kevin Kowalke

Penny and Augie Stasio

Teresa Stohs, Ruth Wendl, Maryann Scandiffio, Ann Crandall

James Knafo, Susan Gurevich

Dianna Rosser, Charlie McDonald, Corina Carr

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Richard Tooke, Sue Schulte, Charles Marshall

Richard and Jenny Housh

Mary Smith, Sharon and Dolph von Arx

What: Annual Christmas Gala Who: Attendees dedicated to preserving Naples’ past for future generations Where: Historic Palm Cottage and Norris Gardens. The event was sponsored by Naples Illustrated.

Di Koestner, Bruce and Karla Conley, Mark Koestner

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Tanya and Denny Glass, Elaine Reed, Sharon and Kris Kaltenborn

Denny Glass, Dick Craven, Ed Wilcox

Karen and Sam Smith

Cindy Carlson, Kathy Buettel, Kaleigh Grover, Linda Sciuto

George Kraus, Jenny Sutton, Cathy Boltz, Kermit Sutton

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Jan Napolitano, Ken Oehler with Little Hope

John and Jane Ellen Bowling, Jay and Patty Baker, Amanda Erwin, Jonathan Newell

PAWS ASSISTANCE DOGS What: Lucky 7 Birthday Party for puppies in training at PAWS Who: Executive Director Jeannie Bates, guests, and seven one-yearold golden retrievers Where: PAWS Training Facility Kathy Gumph, Alan Silva

Rachel Hamilton, William Boyajian

Deirdre and Bob Griswold

Kimberly Anderson, Jeannie Bates, Brenda Melton, Hilda Dunekacke

Ellen Scott, Joan Hedderick with Tex

Patrick Dearborn, Deb Silver

Jennifer Toussaint, Aaron and Tennille Sevigny

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Sonya and Brian Sawyer

Jeff and Susan Lytle

FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOREVER What: Circle of Friends Luncheon Who: Special guest speaker Jeff Lytle and honorees: the Honorable Franklin Baker and Robert “Bob” Germain Jr. Where: Bay Colony Golf Club

Sue and Mike Erb, Becky Pate

Rosemary Hammer, Dick Westfall

Batya Maman, Joe Davidow

Jim and Nan Henderson

Bob Germain, Franklin Baker with FFCF awards

Doug Campbell, Dawn Montecalvo, Bob Germain, Franklin Baker, Rich Montecalvo, John Cardillo, Jane Billings; (front row) Monica Aviles, Yesenia Aviles

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Franklin Baker, John Cardillo

Torie Marini, Kathy Marini Lesley Colantonio, Taylor Marini, Dylan Sanders

MAKE-A-WISH SOUTHERN FLORIDA Sue Huff, Kristen Goodman

What: Annual Tea at The Ritz Who: Guests who enjoyed The Ritz-Carlton’s holiday setting while supporting the mission to grant wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions Where: The RitzCarlton, Naples. The event was sponsored

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Jenn Pash, Shalyn Ormsby, Cindy Carlson

Alexa Neebling, Niccole Neebling Carolie Burroughs, Anne Weil

Olivia Weardon, Kristen Weardon

Rebecca Lambert and Jon Sonne, Merrill Sonne, Brent Sonne Raimonda Childress, Isabella Childress, Richard Childress

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4. Favorite fragrance: Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin 5. Signature entertaining aesthetic: Masses of pink peonies or hot pink tulips and Georgian silver candlesticks.

6. Treasured books of the moment: The Lady in Gold by Anne-Marie O’Connor and The Hare With Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal. They are both about art, history, and the personal stories of the collectors.

7. Outdoor activity she loves: Swimming in clear, gorgeous water and fishing.

8. Favorite jewelry designer: Ruven Perelman of The Art Jewelry, Naples. His artistry, design, enamel work, and detail are unsurpassed.

9. Local restaurants she favors: Bar8 batella for grilled branzino, Campiello for the house salad and margherita pizza, and Bleu Provence for everything.

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1. Designer she admires: Oscar de la Renta, his things are timeless, ultra-feminine, classic, yet modern.

2. Favorite musician: I have eclectic taste in music.

I still love The Beatles and anything I can dance to.

3. Favorite artists: Sacha Sosno and Fernando Botero for their monumental larger-than-life sculptures, and Sabine Satur for her unbelievably realistic trompe l’oeil paintings. I also Green Garden, Carmen Herrera like artist Carmen Herrera, and recently saw her work at Art Basel.

Best advice: “Grab life,” experience whatever you can.

Carmen Herrera; Courtesy Lisson Gallery

Words to live by: Live in the moment; you never know what tomorrow will bring.

ROLAND SCARPA

, a 20-year Port Royal resident, is often seen around town attending many notable charity events. The soft-spoken philanthropist has served on a wide array of nonprofit boards and committees, as well as taken leadership roles on a number of fundraising events over the years. This year Star’s laser-like focus is squarely on the American Cancer Society and its efforts to stamp out the disease that has afflicted some of her family members and friends. On March 4, she will chair the annual American Cancer Society’s Bucket List Bash at the Naples Grande Beach Resort.

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