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GOSSAMER DREAMS For glamorous resort dwellers, embellished neutrals are just right for ethereal days and romantic nights.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BELL SOTO

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TAKE A DIVE The deep blue sea through the lens of a local dive expert.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEVIN SWEENEY

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SURFIN’ TURF Neapolitan surfers meet twice a year in Costa Rica for the rides of their lives.

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WORLD LANGUAGE Be fluent in fashion with globally inspired accessories.

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Trends Brogues Tastemakers Judith Auclair Vanity Skincare for men Most Wanted Feeling blue Treasure Ocean-inspired gems

Q&A Soap star John Driscoll Cameos Kristy Kiernan, Dr. Joel Ying, Joan J. Curley

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DRAWING POWER ne recent morning while driving around town—and wondering why more Floridians don’t own convertibles—I thought about how much our state has changed in the last 20 years.

That’s my point of reference, because I made Florida my home around that time and soon after bought the company that publishes this magazine. People typically choose to live here for two reasons—business or pleasure, and often both. For me, after enough Michigan winters, Florida offered temperate weather and unforgettable geography. But the timing was fortunate. As one of the country’s fastest-growing states with a booming affluent population, Florida presented good business opportunities to anyone who could meet an increasing demand for products and services (including magazines) necessary for living the good life.

Even at highway speed, it was apparent many others had reached similar conclusions during the past two decades. The view from the driver’s seat told the story. New beachfront condominiums, gated luxury communities, modern office buildings and upscale shopping destinations, all built to serve so many people sold on the Sunshine State in some way—some 8.8 million new Floridians since 1990.

The skyline proves how we’ve grown up. I don’t pay much attention to those who say we’ve grown out. The attractive combination of opportunity and oasis hasn’t changed, not even in recent years. It’s almost impossible to imagine things any other way.

Indeed, after a small step backward in 2008, Florida’s population rose last year—just as it has for 49 of the last 50 years. In fact, one Washington research firm thinks Collier County’s population will increase by as much as 9 percent by 2012. And those newcomers should find an expanding economy and job growth under way, according to a forecast from the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Competitiveness.

Sure, there will be challenges in the years ahead, as there always are.

Twenty years ago, our country was working its way through similarly uncertain times, and while we didn’t know it at the time, Florida soon would experience unprecedented growth. Ever an optimist, I hope our current circumstances will have a familiarly pleasant outcome as the result of deliberate, examined thinking.

I am certain, however, about what author Zora Neale Hurston wrote long ago: “Florida is a place that draws people.” As we enjoy the last few days of spring, it might be worthwhile to find a convertible, put the top down, go for a drive and remember why this is so.

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hether your idea of liquid luxury is the dragonberry mojito at M Waterfront Grille or an early morning kayak trip on the back bays, Southwest Florida offers a variety of sparkling opportunities to enjoy the area’s abundant liquid luxuries.

In the rush to attend prolific seasonal events, we may forget to stop and appreciate the watery world around us.

Sometimes we don’t really see the glitter as spectacular as diamonds at every turn until we entertain guests who inspire us to focus on our paradise through fresh eyes.

The idea of seeing again what we may take for granted inspired this issue. For example, some may look at the Gulf of Mexico and see calm and gentle waves. For others, the Gulf is a place to challenge nature through surfing, where the gentle Gulf sometimes churns enough to inspire an enduring desire to seek waves the world over. Join some surfers who learned in Naples and now annually ride the waves in Costa Rica (page 56).

Kevin Sweeney sees the world’s waterways from the bottom up. A diving instructor and photographer, his images give us an intimate look at the underwater artistry and vivid colors of the oceans (page 50).

Some people look at sea creatures and shells and see creatures and shells, but artists see unprecedented beauty worth enhancing or imitating. The sea inspires fine jewelry creations (page 22), artistic furniture and decorating whimsy through the art of coquillage (page 18) and shades of azure for all reasons (page 20).

During the hectic months, Naples can be about “see and be seen.” During the summer in Naples, it can be all about the sea and reconnecting with the natural beauty that drew us all here.

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1. Laura Showalter, April Masini 2. Kathy Ellis, Steve Kramer 3. Eleanor and Michael Diaz 4. Jessie Queto, Ryan Mitchell, Angel King 5. Tina Berte, Lisa Wilson 6. Marie Christine St. Pierre, Maida Sperandeo, Jan Desai 7. Fauzia Tahiry, Doug Keating 8. Kori Gorsuch, Steve Ellis 9. Gisele and Michael Saadeh 10. Kerry and Bill Weber 11. Jennifer O’Dell, Sherree Woods 12. Jeannette Showalter, Dominic Chila 13. Phil Spencer, Thomas Bulloch, Jack Buchter 14. Connie Dillon, Jane Ogden

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TRENDS BROGUE STATE A classic, reinvented.

BY KATHERINE LANDE Patent leather studded lace-ups, Christian Louboutin, Miami, christianlouboutin.com; Camden leather brogues in light ginger, J.Crew, Waterside Shops, Naples; Michael Kors tan with metallic silver tip lace-ups, Manolo Blahnik canvas loafer, Marissa Collections, Naples

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tastemakers

MOTHER OF PEARL Judith Auclair knows necessity is the mother of invention. When an interior design client needed a uniquely Floridian focal point, Auclair used shells to embellish a piece of furniture, creating a knockout work of art. That accidental entry into the world of coquillage fits well with her knowledge of European antiques 3

and the popularity of shellwork during the eighteenth century. Through the years, demand for her fantastically embellished chandeliers, lamps and furniture has grown so much she closed her antiques store on Fifth Avenue South to spend more time on her art, which

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is featured at Bay Design Store. —Kathy Becker 1 1. Auclair uses specimen shells from around the world. 2. Auclair’s mermaid chair 3. Embellished mirror 4. Paris

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NEED IT Auclair was working on a spec-

PROJECT CENTRAL Being surrounded

tacular estate and sought a fabulous

by European antiques in her store pro-

eight-foot shelled console table for a

vided many ideas for future projects. “I

loggia. She couldn’t find it, so she made

would look at a French antique chande-

it herself. “That was the seed,” she

lier that had been hanging in the shop

FARM TO STUDIO Auclair grew up on

says. “It grew and grew.” The pieces, in-

for two years and think, ‘What if …’ I

a Midwestern farm, where she was sur-

spired by the European shellwork of the

am constantly seeing things that could

rounded by creative women. Her mother

rococo period, is perfect for this area,

profit from being reincarnated.” Once,

would see a dress in a store window and

with the right dimension, texture and

an antique Venetian mirror was broken

create a pattern for it out of newspaper.

colors. “Someone said, ‘All art is man’s

in shipment. “I couldn’t throw it away.

“I came from natural, not urban,” she

way of replicating nature,’” Auclair says.

Its history, craftsmanship are not here

says. “My mother was the original Mar-

“And this is the third largest shell area

anymore,” she says, so she used shells

tha Stewart—she gardened, crocheted,

in the country.” Her work is found every-

to enhance the broken parts and give it

sewed. What I learned from my parents

where from grand estates to cottages.

new life. “It’s not all about being green,

was they were never intimidated.”

it’s about preserving and enriching.”

EUROPHILE Four years in Europe in her

IN THE STARS Her affinity for shells was predicted by her horoscope. “I’m

CREATIVE PROCESS Without the

20s helped cement her style. “Paris,

a Pisces. I always have to be near the

demands of the store, Auclair can

Belgium, all through Germany, Italy, it

water.” But don’t expect to see her do-

spend more time in the studio creating

was like going home for me. Everything

ing the Sanibel Stoop, picking up shells

new works and commissions. “I know it

was so tasteful. I went from exposure

locally, as Florida doesn’t offer many

sounds cliché, but the shells will tell you

of American consumer philosophy to

she likes to use. She has two buyers

where to go,” she says. “When I’m work-

culture and quality. All the architecture,

who travel the world looking for the

ing, time stops, everything stops. In this

art, sculpture, music—that aesthetic,

finest specimens, with the most colorful

space is total creativity. It’s a wonderful

those values. The quality of life really

coming from the South China Sea.

place to be.”

spoke to me. Paris is my city.” ◆

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For the well-groomed man, our selection of skin and shave essentials: Elemis Skin Soothe Shave Gel, with marine extracts and jojoba oil ($34, Nordstrom, Waterside Shops, Naples); Zirh Soothe Post-Shave Solution, which calms skin and lightly moisturizes ($32, amazon. com/beauty); Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper Shave Oil, with natural oils to hydrate skin ($29, Saks Fifth Avenue, Waterside Shops); Anthony Logistics For Men Whisker Lifter Shave Brush, a reinvented classic that delivers the closest shave possible ($80, Sephora, Coconut Point, Estero); and REN High Glide Cooling Shave Cream, with pumpkin enzymes to exfoliate and cool skin, and prevent ingrown hairs ($35, spacenk.com).

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TRUE BLUE SURROUND YOURSELF WITH SAPPHIRE HUES. ROCK STAR Sissy Yates doublestrand polished Brazilian agate necklace ($450) with 24-karat gold vermeil clasp offers circles of style. A Mano, Naples (877-882-6266, sissyyatesdesigns.com)

ROYAL SHADES See and be seen in Furlux sunglasses ($20). The Beach House of Naples (239261-1366, beachhousenaples.com)

SEA SWIRL Fortunata vessels ($279) are handcrafted, hand-painted and fired in wood-burning kilns using clay, lava stone, sawdust and finely crushed glass in the tradition of ancient Sicilian workshops. Naples Lamp Shop (239-262-1524, napleslampshoponline.com)

DEEP SEA

STEEL BLUE Keep time with Hermès H-Hour watch with steel bezel and alligator bracelet ($2,150). Hermès, Waterside Shops, Naples (239-5929227, hermes.com)

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La Mer is going blue for World Oceans Day. Its limited-edition “Blue” Crème de la Mer ($310) and $200,000 donation to Oceana symbolize the brand’s commitment to protect marine habitats. Saks Fifth Avenue, Waterside Shops, Naples (239-592-5900, saksfifthavenue.com)

BABY BLUES Highlight the peepers with MAC Cosmetics greasepaint stick eyeliner in Uniformly Blue ($17.50). MAC Cosmetics, Waterside Shops, Naples (239-566-3412, maccosmetics.com)

CERULEAN CACHE Small but mighty leather mini bag has silver gancio details and silver chain strap ($830). Salvatore Ferragamo, Waterside Shops, Naples (239-5962000, ferragamo.com)

BLUESTOCKING Be a person of letters with fine stationery ($55). Cartier, Waterside Shops, Naples (239-594-9594, cartier.com)

ROBIN’S EGG Step out in spring style with a leather espadrille wedge ($350). Ralph Lauren, Waterside Shops, Naples (239-594-8116, ralphlauren.com)

CYAN CINCH Keep it together with Sandy Duftler Italian blue croc belt ($230). Kathryn’s Collection, Naples (239-434-1885) MAY/JUNE 2010 21

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SEA FAIR

SEA STARS

SPARKLING REFLECTIONS FROM THE DEEP BLUE.

The Cyclades necklace from the L’Atlantide collection glows with round diamonds set in 18-karat white gold. Price on request. Van Cleef & Arpels, Waterside Shops, Naples (239-254-8845, vancleef-arpels.com)

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AGE OF AQUARIUS Creatures from the deep frolic on the Boticelli cuff in sterling silver and 18-karat gold with pearls and white topaz ($595). Unique Boutique, Naples (239-643-8900)

RARE BEAUTY Created naturally in the sea, the ubiquitous pearl is stunning in cascading earrings with diamonds and unusual golden pearls ($3,950).

Paul J. Schmitt Jewelers, Naples (239-262-4251)

FINTASTIC One-of-a-kind fish brooch features one South Sea pearl with moving fins of orange and black sapphires. Price on request. Yamron Jewelers, Naples (239-592-7707, yamron.com)

SIREN SONG Nicholas Varney 18-karat yellow gold conch shell ear clips lure with yellow sapphires, emeralds and white diamonds ($21,2000). Marissa Collections, Naples (239-263-4333, marissacollections.com) 22 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

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charisma q&a

CHANCE ENCOUNTER

Fans of daytime drama will flock to Marco Island to mingle with popular actors at the annual SoapFest Charity Weekend May 1516. More than 20 soap stars will help raise money for local children’s charities, including Eden Florida’s Eimerman Center. A new event this year features a play reading followed by a cocktail reception. Other events include Art 4 Autism, A Night of Stars, Celebrity Bartender Bash, and Cruisin’ Boozin’ & Schmoozin’.

John Driscoll, who plays Philip “Chance” Chancellor on The Young and the Restless, talked with NI about his participation. (soapfest.com) —Kat Smith ■ Which event in SoapFest are you most looking forward to?

It’s hard to choose, but I love the cruise. And I really enjoyed painting with the kids. It’s interesting to see how they react as soon as you get there, and then as they warm up to you.

■ What motivates you to devote time and attention to charity?

Charity is very important, not just a blind charity where you write a check. This is special—there are organizations that do strong work but don’t always get the notoriety they deserve. I believe it’s our duty to help out where we can, due to our positions or resources. Giving becomes very addictive.

■ Do you fish or golf?

My grandparents used to live at High Point, so I visited Naples frequently. I love to swim, and the Gulf waters are not as cold as the Atlantic Coast. Fishing is peaceful and I love the challenge in landing the fish. While I golf, I have a

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bad slice, so rather than correct it, I turn my Read more about John Driscoll at naplesillustrated.com.

body 45 degrees to correct my stance.

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NOVEL IDEAS Recently, Naples resident Kristy Kiernan published her third novel, Between Friends. The book, set in Naples, chronicles the experiences of two lifelong friends who face the moral implications of embryo donation and in-vitro fertilization, organ donation, and what we owe—or think we owe—friends and family. Between Friends follows Kiernan’s Catching Genius, a book club favorite in its fifth printing, and Matters of Faith, an IndieBound Notable Selection and a 2009 bronze medal winner at the Florida Book Awards. Kiernan is currently at work on her next novel, A Thousand Cranes. —Christina Wells

LET’S GET PHYSICAL When the Naples Gators Youth Football and Cheerleading program needed help with physicals this year, Dr. Joel Ying of Physicians Regional Medical Center came to the rescue. Ying, a specialist in pediatrics and internal medicine, not only conducted the service, he did so free of charge. Ying opened his doors on a Saturday for more than 100 children who took advantage of the health screening. “Many of these kids would have not been able to pay for this service,” says Naples Gators President Steve Quinn. “We are proud to be associated with such a wonderful man who cares so much about the lives of so many.” —C.W.

INSPIRED BY ART Naples resident and international children’s author Joan J. Curley has published her seventh book, Lucian’s Boat. Curley refers to it as a simple, elegant story about nature’s wonder and the cyclical nature of time.

Inspired by a painting titled Low Tide by award-winning artist and illustrator Tom Cardamone, the book features drawings by the artist, and an image of the original work that inspired the story. Lucian’s Boat is a tale of growth, and the continuing renewal in children’s dreams for the future.

“The story is not just for children,” Curley says. “It is also for parents as they witness and nurture the growth and development of their children. I hope to inspire parents to tune into their children’s interests—no matter what they might be.” —C.W.

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It’s hard to think of Monaco without accompanying images of mega yachts and racecars, dashing tuxedo-clad gents and real-life princesses. In truth, this vision is not far off. Every year, thousands of visitors from around the world fly, sail or drive their Ferraris to the fairytale principality on France’s southern coast to soak up the sublime Mediterranean climate and enjoy scenes plucked straight out of a James Bond (or Grace Kelly) flick. But visitors will be surprised to find Monaco is accessible to us mere mortals too, with a familial appeal and an overflowing calendar of summer

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MUSICAL MONACO The royal courtyard of the Prince’s Palace of Monaco is the enchanted location for a series of outdoor performances in July and August by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, and is a must for classical music lovers. Traditionally, the courtyard was used for official occasions and rarely opened to the public, but Prince Rainier III decided to renew the tradition of the palace concerts in August 1959. opmc.mc For a livelier scene, the Monte-Carlo Sporting Summer Festival is tops. All summer, the Sporting Monte-Carlo rocks with music by international artists. Past headliners have included Andrea Bocelli, The Beach Boys and Lionel Richie, and 2009 welcomed Lenny Kravitz, Moby and Steely Dan among others who captivated revelers throughout July and August evenings. This summer, Sir Elton John will be one of the headliners. sportingmontecarlo.com

NIGHT LIGHTS July and August bring explosive summer nights as the Monte-Carlo International Fireworks Festival and Competition entertains young and old who flock by the thousands to view the amazing celestial displays. The competition has been held since 1966 and attracts pyrotechnic devotees from around the world. The sky art can be seen from just about anywhere in Monte Carlo.

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terrace overlooking the sea are ideal perches.

The competition runs through August, and the winner is invited back on November 18 to create a celebratory display on the eve of Monaco’s National Day. visitmonaco.com Groupe Floirat, the brains behind many exclusive Riviera hotels and the star-studded Saint-Tropez boite Caves Du Roy, has done it again with the recently opened Black Legend. A restaurant, nightclub, live music venue and lounge bar rolled into one, Black Legend brings the vibe of Motown to Monaco’s port. Night owls hit the club from Thursday to Sunday, when a DJ spins until 5 a.m. black-legend.com

LITTLE PRINCE All aboard! The Azur Express Tourist Train makes a daily 30-minute journey around Port of Monaco, the Casino de Monte-Carlo and gardens, Old Town and Saint Nicholas Cathedral, and the Prince’s Palace. visitmonaco.com Catch the train in front of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. This mecca of marine sciences is an impressive architectural masterpiece hewn into a cliff, and rises to 279 feet above the Mediterranean.

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SAVOR SUMMER Open May 14 to September 18, the Bar Boeuf & Co. restaurant is the fine food outlet of noted chef Alain Ducasse and the reservation to secure for summer. alain-ducasse.com No trip to Monaco would be complete without a visit to Le Café de Paris, one of the oldest and most stylish brasseries in Monte Carlo, overlooking the Casino and the fabled Hôtel de Paris. It’s the epitome of luxe life on the Riviera and the perfect place to watch the movie reel that is Monaco roll by. ◆

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HIGH SPIRITS SPOOKILY AGILE AND HAUNTINGLY SMOOTH, DRIVING ROLLS-ROYCE’S NEW GHOST IS A TRUE OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD EXPERIENCE.

BY HOWARD WALKER

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Ghost. Never has the name of an automobile so perfectly encapsulated its character.

The way this magical machine glides oh-so-silently across the blacktop, seemingly suspended on a bed of fluffed-up feathers, is nothing less than ghostly. As for the surge of power from its mighty twin-turbocharged V-12 engine as it compresses you firmly, but gently, into the seat back? Truly spirited. And the only way to describe this car’s jaw-dropping ability to scythe through curves and corners like some hot-shot sports car?

Totally, utterly spooky.

Of course, you could characterize Rolls-Royce’s brand new Ghost super-sedan as phantom-like, but that analogy is best reserved for the Ghost’s grander, more formal sibling. Here, in fact, is your everyday, drive-it-to-the-mall Roller. While the $380,000 Phantom ideally should be steered by a man wearing a peaked cap and answering to the name Jeeves, the $245,000 Ghost is for the complete, selfish, hedonistic enjoyment of the owner.

Don’t think of it as a baby Rolls. It’s only 17 inches shorter than a Phantom, which means it still measures

close to 18 feet nose to tail. There are Caribbean islands that are smaller. What’s different about this car is its character. To reveal that the Ghost shares many of its greasy bits with BMW’s top-of-the-line 7 Series— BMW has owned Rolls-Royce since 1998—explains where it gets its speed and agility.

And while that big, honking V-12 is related to the same one powering BMW’s sybaritic 760Li, for the Ghost it’s beefed up to a massive 6.6 liters to deliver a staggering 563 horsepower. It makes the Ghost, quite simply, the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever. Couple that with a Teflon-smooth 8-speed automatic and you have the ability to whoosh from standstill to 60 mph in an unthinkable 4.8 seconds. Gulfstream G5 jets on takeoff don’t cover ground this quickly.

But the numbers are essentially meaningless. What is so truly, utterly remarkable about the way this car performs is its ghostly silence. Angels breathing, or Marcel Marceau in deep conversation, make more noise than a Ghost wafting along at 100 mph. And when you step on the gas to shake off those nasty paparazzi, there’s no roaring of

the engine or jolts from transmission kickdown. No, the V-12 simply unleashes its tree-stump-pulling 575 lb-ft of torque, the 8-speed auto performs its magic, and the car simply lunges toward the horizon as if being released from some invisible catapult.

As the lucky driver, you take it all in from the elevated, Barcalounger-like comfort of the front throne, surrounded by more varnished wood than in a Maine boatyard and enough glove-soft leather to open an Hermès boutique. But the real joy is reserved for rear-seat passengers, who get the full royal treatment with a sofa-like bench that wouldn’t look out of place in the pages of Architectural Digest.

In Rolls-Royce tradition, you enter through rear-hinged coach doors, stepping into a cocoon-like wonderland of perforated leather and fold-down picnic tables. Toggle a switch on the center armrest and the seatback reclines to encourage in-journey

snoozing. I never wanted to leave.

The Rolls-Royce engineers have created an air suspension system designed to keep the Ghost perfectly flat and level, even when the car is cornering hard. So there’s no slithering from side to side when the driver is having way too much fun.

Make no mistake, this is no mere automobile. Think of it as a rolling bubble of serenity, an escape capsule from the daily commute.

A car to relish every day instead of just for special occasions.

This is certainly one friendly Ghost I prefer to a Phantom any day. ◆ Automotive Editor Howard Walker can be reached at NIedit@ naplesillustrated.com.

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SUMMER FLAVORS The summer offers the perfect opportunity to try new tastes at restaurants that opened during months when reservations may have been difficult to get, and calendars were full of social and charitable events.

Sampling restaurants in a more leisurely manner is one of the benefits of being in Southwest Florida all year. Call ahead, though, because some restaurants change their hours during the summer or close to give their hard-working staff a chance to refresh.

Here are some of the newcomers to the Naples dining scene: ■ Bert’s Seafood & Chowder House brings the taste of New England to Fifth Avenue South, with fried whole belly clams, clam chowder, and fish and seafood flown in daily. Also open on Fifth Avenue is Rossopomodoro in the former Fifth Avenue Pharmacy location. Rossopomodoro is a chain started in 1997 in Naples, Italy, with 80 locations, mostly in Italy, where it is the largest pizza chain. One of the owners, Francesca Neri, visited Naples, Florida, on vacation and now owns a home here.

■ Rudi’s European Cuisine offers a German and European menu in North Naples at 107th Street and U.S. 41. It is run by Chef Rudolf Fers, his wife, Maria, and children Tobias and Nadine, who relocated to Florida in 2008 from Frankfurt, Germany. An outdoor area with a tiki bar, waterfall, stage and seating offers a Neapolitan beer garden.

■ Tony C’s Place is a gourmet food market and café in the Neapolitan Shopping Center that combines the talent of Chef Annie Prizzi and Italian specialty food epicureans Tony and Carol Losacco. The market will feature pasta sauces, fresh salad and sandwich bars, a bakery, prepackaged meals and homemade soups.

Bert’s Seafood & Chowder House brings New England to Naples with clam chowder and other seafood fare.

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Tony C’s Place market and café offers a variety of fresh gourmet goodies.

HEALTHY FOOD Food and comfort have gone hand in hand for a long time.

Award-winning chocolatier Norman Love of Norman Love Confections will provide some comfort to Hope HealthCare Services by donating five percent of Hope-related sales to the hospice care organization for one year. To contribute to the comfort of chocolate for the comfort of Hope HealthCare patients, order online at Hope.NormanLove.com.

St. Matthew’s House provides comfort to the homeless and people with addictions through its homeless shelter, structured recovery program, feeding ministry, food pantry, and transitional housing, all of which exist entirely on donations.

With more than 50 percent of Collier County’s public schoolchildren on reduced-cost or free lunches, the community need for the food pantry and feeding programs increases in the summer when those meals are no longer available, says Lisa Ellison, director of development.

Besides making a donation, another way to help the programs is through use of SMH Catering, which helps train servers and chefs for the area’s hospitality industry while raising funds for St. Matthew’s House programs. (stmatthewshouse.org)

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STILL SUPER TUSCANY’S REVOLUTIONARY REDS SHOW STAYING POWER.

BY MARK SPIVAK

Although coined in the United States, the term “super Tuscan” has become emblematic of the wine revolution that has occurred in Italy over the past few decades.

Super Tuscan wines contain grape varieties not native to their region. It all started with Tignanello, a Chianti Classico made by the Antinori family. In 1971, Piero Antinori decided to blend a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon into the wine; as a result, he was forced to give up its DOC appellation and label it vino da tavola, or table wine. This audacious step led to the inclusion of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah into many of the traditional wines of Tuscany.

Other branches of the Antinori family also helped blaze the trail. His cousin, Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, had been growing Cabernet Sauvignon on his Bolgheri estate since the 1940s; the first commercial vintage of that wine, Sassicaia, was offered to the public in 1968. Ornellaia, an estate founded by Piero’s brother Lodovico, began 38 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

producing a Cabernet Sauvignon blend in 1985 and caught the attention of both wine writers and top collectors.

By the 1990s, it seemed that every famous winery in the region was producing a super Tuscan. Terrabianca made Campaccio, and Tenuta Querciabella came out with Camartina—both blends of 70 percent Sangiovese and 30 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. Argiano, an estate dating to 1580, released Solengo (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah), while Castello Banfi jumped into the ring with Summus (Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah). Le Macchiole in Bolgheri introduced Paleo Rosso, composed primarily of Cabernet Franc, along with a single-vineyard Syrah called Scrio. While Chianti had originally contained Canaiolo and small amounts of white grapes, several wines (Felsina Fontalloro and Cepparello) gained distinction by being made from Sangiovese alone.

Regardless of grape varieties, super Tuscans had several things in common. To begin with, most were expensive.

according to Piero Antinori. It was delicate in texture yet almost Port-like in flavor, with distinctive scents of soy, balsamic vinegar and stewed fruits. Fading slightly but surprisingly well-preserved, it provided a glimpse of twentieth-century wine history. ◆

A vineyard in the Bolgheri, Chianti region of Tuscany.

Mark Spivak is the author of spivakonwine.com. He can be reached at Niedit@naplesillustrated.com.

The cost of planting new vineyards, aging the wine in new French oak barrels, and hiring the best “flying winemakers” (those who travel the world making wine) as consultants placed their retail prices in the $50 to $100 range. For another thing, the wines were far more appealing to American palates than old-style Chianti had been.

The addition of grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, plus new oak, gave the wines an aroma and flavor profile U.S. consumers could relate to.

How well do super Tuscans age? Do they stand the test of time? A glimpse at the answer was provided recently at an exceptional vertical tasting of Tignanello, which showcased excerpts from the wine’s four decades of production. The tasting was hosted by Alessia Antinori, the twenty-seventh generation of the family to be involved in the estate.

The current vintage, 2006 ($95), was fresh and balanced, with tangy black cherry fruit and a long, juicy finish. The 2001 was a powerful wine, deep and resonant, with gamey scents of truffle and bacon fat. The equally impressive 1997, from a celebrated vintage in Tuscany, was pure and remarkably poised, accented by an abundance of cherries and blackberries.

Even though the 1989 was starting to decline, it displayed a range of spice notes and an elegant, luscious texture.

The highlight of the evening was the 1971, the year that provided the “turning point from quantity to quality” in Italian wine,

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By Kathy Becker Photography by Kevin Sweeney

For Kevin Sweeney, founder of SCUBAdventures, the diving bug hit first, followed quickly by his desire to show others what he saw underwater through photography and by teaching them to dive.

For Sweeney, diving, photographing and teaching work together. The photographs he has been taking underwater since 1973 inspire others to visit the deep, so he teaches them. He stays in the water by taking groups of students and other divers to his favorite spots around the world several times a year.

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This Christmas tree worm is only two inches tall.

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On a weeklong trip with divers to the Bay Islands of Honduras this spring, he shot 1,500 photographs.

“It shows people who don’t dive what’s down there,” Sweeney says. “A small portion of people dive, but once you know about the underwater world, bringing pictures back up is providing a service.”

One of his favorite parts of photography is lighting shots to bring out the vivid colors of the creatures in the sea. He also likes how photographs make something a couple of inches long, like a Christmas tree worm, appear big and beautiful.

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Opposite: Flamingo tonge on purple sponge, Bahamas (top); loggerhead turtle, Turks and Caicos Islands This page: Coral and sponges (Turks and Caicos)

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Above: Queen angel fish (left), pink tip anemone Bottom: Wreck in the Turks and Caicos Islands with school of grunt fish

“Photography is a bonus for us. People see the pictures and say, ‘Hey, I want to go there.’”

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Photographing also makes the dive experience more interactive. “Instead of just observing, there’s a reward,” he says. “There’s the after-dive fun of the pictures.”

Some of his favorite places to dive are the Cocos Island off Costa Rica, Bonaire in the Caribbean, and Fiji.

Although he’s surrounded by water in Southwest Florida, the Gulf waters do not offer many dive opportunities. “We don’t have it here,” he says. “It’s not quality water I can rely on. It’s too unpredictable, and you have to go too far out.”

However, Naples is centrally located to a lot of good diving on the east coast of Florida and the Keys, and the Caribbean is just a couple of hours away.

“Photography is a bonus for us,” he says. “People see the pictures and say, ‘Hey, I want to go there.’” u

Top: Clown fish in anemone in the Fiji Islands Bottom: Nudibranch, just two inches long, in the Fiji Islands

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SURFIN’ TURF Years after riding storm waves on the Gulf Coast, Neapolitan surfers meet twice a year in Costa Rica for the rides of their lives.

BY SHAWN HOLIDAY PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE O’ROURKE

It’s the quintessential surf shack, albeit a magnificent three-story, five-bedroom, solid concrete bungalow that would be suitable in any Naples neighborhood. The cottage, located on a hill overlooking choice waves in Costa Rica, is owned by Naples attorney Chuck Kelly. Each May and September, he hosts a guys’ gathering of childhood friends who began surfing more modest waves near the Naples Pier. Through the years, the now middle-aged surfers have kept in touch as they continue searching for their own endless summer.

Dude Kelly is the ultimate dude. An accomplished estate planner and avid athlete, he created a posh beach pad in Costa Rica, where the agenda revolves around surfing. In his “board room” are more than a hundred surfboards to use just outside his back door at Playa Negra on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast.

For the eighth annual reunion at Casa Ola Perfecto, House of the Perfect Wave, Kelly invites old pals Pat Murphy, Kurt Neuman, Don DeVoe, Mike O’Rourke and brother Shaun Kelly, along with some 56 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

Surf’s up! Mark Athanacio (left) rides a wave along with local surfers (middle) and Pat “Murph the Surf” Murphy (far right).

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Below: Chuck Kelly’s Costa Rica “surf shack.” Clockwise from right: The view from Kelly’s disappearing-edge pool.

Watching the waves roll in. Ed Laderer (left) and Bill Thomas head to the beach.

other surfers to the house he built in 2002. The reunion has grown to include a variety of guests whose main connection is surfing. The northwest coast of this beautiful, rugged country is well known for providing consistent waves for surfers of all levels to find their groove.

“It’s just time in the water,” Kelly says.

“And the more you surf, the more you want to surf better waves. This place in Costa Rica is a true treasure.”

An Internet tide clock lets the surfers know the potential for waves during their visit. “I can’t recall ever seeing such a long period swell!!!,” Chuck enthuses in an e-mail blast to guests before the trip.

“WOW!! Sweeeeeeeet!!”

Upon arrival, the guests descend into a laid-back weekend where up to seven share a room with bunk beds to live like

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fraternity brothers, although in luxury digs and without the mad keg parties.

Surfing is the sole occupation, and meals are delivered twice a day to the casa, which has amenities including satellite TV, wireless Internet, a pool, two kitchens and a master suite upstairs. The pathway to the shoreline is lush grass irrigated to get the barefoot warriors beachside with only a board and leash.

“There are times I don’t even leave the house,” Kelly says. “I think the vibe has a lot to do with Costa Rica.”

Kelly and his brother grew up on the east coast of Florida, surfing on rented boards at South Beach before the family moved to Naples in 1966. Faced with a small town and flat water, they had to make do when winter and summer storms spat out waves. The Kellys were

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close enough to the beach to seize the moment. Soon some classmates, including O’Rourke, Neuman and Murphy, joined them, and DeVoe showed up often at a decent spot near the Naples Pier.

“We built racks to tow our boards behind our bikes so we wouldn’t have to rely on our parents,” Kelly says. “They called us the Lowdermilk gang, because we also surfed there.”

Back then, only the young or foolish would attempt the puny waves offered by the Gulf of Mexico. Recreational options were limited for the youngsters of Naples, so surfing provided an exercise in patience and persistence. DeVoe, whose father started the eponymous car dealerships in Naples, says that surfing is something his whole family now participates in, but 60 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

his passion began with a bunch of bored kids.

“We lived for the weekends,” DeVoe says, admitting that work took him away from surfing for 20 years. “This is so much fun; why did I ever quit?”

Vibe The year-round climate of Costa Rica’s Pacific Strip is similar to May in Naples, with steady breezes to blow away the accumulating steam. The climate, beautiful countryside and stable government have been attracting foreigners for decades.

“It makes me forget everything,” Shaun Kelly says. “When I’m here, I don’t even think about work. For me, it’s a complete escape.”

Far left: Shaun Kelly (top) and Kurt Neuman (below) ride the waves.

Above: The beach near Kelly’s house. Chuck Kelly (right) gets ready to ride.

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Clockwise from right: The surfers relax in Kelly’s place. When the sun sets, fishing is good. Plenty of gorgeous sunsets are seen from Kelly’s pool.

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Costa Rica has become a surfing mecca with decent waves those young Neapolitan boys could only dream about. The paradise is only a two and a half hour flight from Miami. Kelly’s Land Rover, with a snorkel for the engine, comes in handy on the drive through dusty roads lined with steep ditches. He’s had water up to the windows trying to get to his casa. But when the group arrives, fresh fruit and ice-cold beer are waiting. A local masseuse is on standby to remedy any damage inflicted by the Pacific.

One of the regulars is George Hawn, who also learned to surf on the Gulf Coast, only in Port Aransas, Texas, which boasts up to 250 days of surf each year. Hawn, a real estate developer in south Texas who moved to Naples full-time in 1993, helped found the Texas Surfing Museum. All four of his daughters have taken up the sport. “They all enjoy it,” he says. “I thought they ought to learn because it was something I enjoyed, and I met great people.”

Stoked Although he has surfed on five continents, from the tropics of Naples to the arctic waters of Chile, Kurt Neuman, who now lives in New Jersey, has his best ride in years. After shooting the barrel just as the sun drops, two locals who witness his ride high-five him as he paddles back out, asking about his age.

While growing up in Naples with the gang, he could only dream of such rides.

“It’s exhausting, physically and emotionally, but the rush is an incredible feeling,” says Bill Thomas, who lives in Naples and is a family office executive to the Collier family.

Growing up in Orange County, California, Thomas learned to surf at age seven. Now the waves keep him young, along with riding his Harley, playing guitar and going to Metallica and Aerosmith concerts with his teenaged kids. “This is what keeps the drive alive,” he says. “And to have such an understanding spouse … it’s amazing. She views it as a gift.” u MAY/JUNE 2010 63

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Address 414 15th Avenue South, Aqualane Shores, Naples Year Built 2009 Offered at $4,995,000 Size 4,900 square feet living, 7,625 total SPECIAL FEATURES Old Florida design is by Kukk Architecture. The main residence has four bedrooms and a den, including a guest suite.

In the kitchen is a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Dacor gas range, two dishwashers, and large center island with a wood top. Wide plank walnut floors are throughout all living areas. Ceiling detail includes custom beams and cypress tongue and groove. The family room opens to a large covered outdoor living area that has a summer kitchen with a gas grill, icemaker, refrigerator and sink. Stone pavers surround the pool with oversized spa

leading down onto the deck and boat slip. A separate one-bedroom, one-bath guest house has long water views down the canal. Construction of the home is all concrete block, with Andersen impact doors and windows, elevator, metal roof, cedar garage doors, mahogany front door and clay brickâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;paver driveway.

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2009 Residence - Steps from the Sand Old Naples 92 Gulf Shore Blvd S. ~ $6,975,000 Craig Jones ~ ph. 239.280.2238

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Emack & Bolio’s Ice cream connoisseurs will find premium gourmet treats—featuring such fantastic flavors as Almond Joy, Caramel Moose Prints, Chocolate Addiction, Deep Purple Cow and Grasshopper Pie—at Emack & Bolio’s. Healthy smoothies, sundaes, ice cream cakes, chocolates and more also are on the menu.

Collection at Vanderbilt 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 122, Naples 239-596-0010 | emackofnaples.com

Sweetgrass Designs Specializing in custom-made, original floral designs, Sweetgrass Designs features high-quality, natural-looking silk floral arrangements, botanicals, trees, greenery and interior accessories. In-store and in-home consultations, delivery and installations are also available.

1719 Trade Center Way, Suite 8, Naples 239-594-2823 | sweetgrassdesigns.biz

Paper Lantern Looking for the perfect gift? Paper Lantern is a locally owned boutique offering a wide selection of gift items, no matter the reason. Christmas, weddings, housewarmings, baby showers and more—there’s something for every occasion.

2700 Immokalee Road, Suite 7, Naples 239-593-4004

Pure Design of Naples A full-service interior design firm and gallery showroom, Pure Design of Naples creates custom interiors for new construction and remodeling projects. Each interior is specific to individual tastes and unique styles, taking clients from concept to finished product.

Naples Bay Resort 1500 Fifth Ave. S., Suite 111, Naples 239-775-4057 | puredesignofnaples.com

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Your love affair with food and fine wine begins the first time you experience Angelinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Arouse your senses with the diverse flavors of Italy. Parties of all sizes will enjoy an elegant dining experience featuring Angelinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superb wines and attentive staff. Angelinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has all the ingredients for a memorable meal.

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THE BAY HOUSE

A riverfront dining destination with deep roots in southern hospitality and a commitment to serving all the wonderful bounty of our coast. From local seafood and citrus to fresh farmed herbs and produce. Quality and value served by sincere professionals who truly care. Your neighborhood kitchen & Tavern!

799 Walkerbilt Road, Naples 239.591.3837, www.bayhousenaples.com

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Excellent beef for peak enjoyment is difficult to come by and serve... but at Stoneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse, nothing but the best will do. From your first bite you will know that quality is the reason serious steak and seafood lovers choose to dine at Stoneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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Miramare Ristorante, waterfront dining at its best! Enjoy romantic dining indoors or on our beautiful patio overlooking Venetian Bay. Join us for the best authentic Italian cuisine in southwest Florida. Our menu features fresh seafood, homemade pastas, and Ossobuco. Relax in our casual elegant atmosphere while enjoying the view from our indoor-outdoor bar. Happy hour from 4-6 and live music from 5-9. Resort casual dress. Nightly entertainment!

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Late spring is a good time to celebrate the surrounding waters.

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve holds Dive Into Oceans family fun day May 1. Visitors can try scuba and enjoy presentations about sea life, movies, lab tours, guided walks, a touch tank and interactive aquariums and exhibits. June 8 is World Oceans Day, officially recognized by the United Nations, to encourage individuals to think about what the ocean means to all with hopes of conserving it.

Plans for Rookery Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration include environmental movies and interactive presentations. For World Oceans Day at the Naples Zoo, the Association of Zoos & Aquariums joins forces with Dr. Seuss, whose beloved childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish celebrates 50 fun years. Families will get to know funny fish and learn how everyday actions impact their ocean home; 239-262-5409.

A Naples institution, the Great Dock Canoe Race, themed Let the Games Begin, offers canoe races for teams of all levels, decorated canoes and a costume parade, at Crayton Cove May 8. Jointly sponsored by the Dock and Riverwalk Restaurants, it benefits Lighthouse of Collier; greatdockcanoerace.com.

Cruise Rookery Bay on the Good Fortune with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida; for dates and times, conservancy.org.

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A PRINCESS’S LEGACY In “Princess Diana: Dresses of Inspiration,” the von Liebig Art Center presents the last U.S. exhibition for many of Diana’s dresses, which are on view through June 27. The show includes an extensive collection of memorabilia, including each of the princess’s Christmas cards featuring photos of her sons, and items related to other royals, such as a robe worn by a page during King George VI’s coronation. For information, 239-262-6517, naplesart.org.

ART & MUSEUMS Tim Tebow

WINGS TO SOAR The Winged Foot Scholar Athlete Award was established by Dr. Charles Karpas, a former member of the Heisman Trophy Committee, and other members of the Collier Athletic Club in 1989 to recognize exceptional senior scholar athletes from each Collier County high school. Since the award is modeled after the Heisman Trophy, it is especially fitting that the keynote speaker at this year’s awards dinner will be Tim Tebow, 2007 Heisman winner and All American quarterback. Tebow, well known for both his record-breaking football seasons with the University of Florida Gators and his dedication to faith, charity and family, perfectly embodies the qualities the Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation seeks to honor. The banquet takes place at the Naples Grande Beach Resort May 27; call 239-280-3258.

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Art League of Bonita Springs—Artist Studios Art Walk, May 27, Promenade at Bonita Bay; 239-495-8989.

Art League Marco Island Center for the Arts—Texture Takes Form Juried Exhibit, reception May 4, exhibit through Aug. 31; First Tuesday Art @ Five Social, May 4, June 1; 239394-4221.

Ave Maria University—One Aim/One Vision: The Bolshoi Ballet in Still Photography Exhibit, through May 9; 239-348-4710.

Blue Mangrove Gallery, Marco Island—Meet the Artist, Christi Vadnais, May 5, exhibit through May 31; 239-393-2405.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Naples—Free guided nature walks, Clam Pass, Naples, Tigertail Beach, Marco Island, and Briggs Boardwalk, Rookery Bay; conservancy.org.

Florida West Arts, Bonita Springs— Florida West 2010 Awards Exhibition, through May 20; 239-948-4427.

North Collier Regional Park—Loppy Lazar exhibit, May 1-31; Wendel H. Brown exhibit, June 1-30; 239-252-4000.

Ikebana International Naples—Team Floral, creating designs in teams, May 5, Moorings Presbyterian Church, Naples; 239-390-2881.

Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art—The Saint John’s Bible and The Art of The Book, through June 30; Second Annual Student Exhibition, May 2-16; Coffee with the Curator, special tour led by the museum’s chief curator, May 8, June 12; Associated American Artists, Art

By Subscription, May 9-June 30; Florida Contemporary 2010, May 15-June 30; 239597-1900.

Marco Island Executive Airport—Angie Chestnut Exhibit, May 1-June 30; 239-2638242.

Museum of the Everglades— Documenting Contemporary Wetlands, mixed media by Deborah Mitchell, May 1-June 30; 239-695-0008.

Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art Center, Naples—Jade N. Riedel Scholarship Competition, May 1-2; 239-262-6517.

Naples Backyard History—Wednesday Walkabout, tour waterfront areas, beginning at Tin City, Bayfront, or Naples Bay Resort, connected by the Working Waterfront Mini Museum at Tin City and the Everglades Mini Museum at Bayfront via the Gordon River Underpass, through May; 239-594-2978.

Phil Fisher Gallery, Naples—Art After Dark, evening tour of five galleries in Crayton Cove, May 13; 239-403-8393.

Rosen Gallery & Studio, Naples—The Creativity Series with Patty Kane, May 1 and 3; Tracy M. Rosen: 3-D AssemblageMemories in a Box, May 5; A Taste of Raku, May 6; Group Exhibition: Moving Forward, June 2; 239-821-1061.

Underground Art Wednesday—Tour studios with the North Naples Arts Alliance, May 5, June 2; 239-821-1061.

Brassaï, Fille de Montmartre Playing Russian Billiards, Blvd. Rochechouart

Naples Botanical Garden—Dogs in the Garden Walk, May 2, 20, June 6, 17; naplesgarden.org.

Naples Historical Society—Walking tours of the Historic District, May 5, June 2; tours of Palm Cottage, Wednesdays and Saturdays; guided tours of the Norris Gardens, May 6, 12, June 3, 17; Pupils at Palm Cottage (reservations needed), May 4, 11, 18, 25; Naples Oral Histories: If These Walls Could Talk, film schedule online at napleshistoricalsociety.org; 239261-8164.

Naples Zoo—International Migratory Bird Day, May 8; caribbeangardens.com, 239-262-5409.

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CHILDREN/TEENS Gulfshore Playhouse—Student Theater Artists in Residence, STAR in a Play acting program, ages 8-12, and STAR Summer Intensive, for students aged 13-18, Monday-Friday, June 14-25; Norris Center, Naples; gulfshoreplayhouse.org.

Opera Naples—Teen summer performing camp, Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore, June 18-27, rehearsals and performance location TBD; operanaples.org.

FILM Collier County Public Library Film Series—Double Happiness, May 12-13, Lonely Are the Brave, May 19-20; call for times and locations; 239593-0177.

FOOD, WINE & FASHION Collection at Vanderbilt, Naples—North Naples Green Market, May 8; collectionatvanderbilt.com.

Fifth Avenue South, Naples—Evening on Fifth, live entertainment, shopping and dining, May 13, June 10; 239-435-3742.

Marissa Collections, Naples—Facials: Cellcosmet Swiss VitaCell, May 6-8, Cellcosmet Swiss Ultra Cell, June 7-9, Skin Radiance intro, May 24-26, Summer Revitalization, June 28-29; Style Sessions: Radiant Skin Secrets! Complexion Perfection, May 17, Smart Packing for Any Destination!, June 21; 239-263-4333.

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The Village on Venetian Bay, Naples—Village Nights, live entertainment, shopping, dining, May 6, June 3; 239-261-6100.

MUSIC Cambier Park, Naples—Naples Daily News Jazz Band, May 2; 239263-9521.

Mercato, Naples—First Friday Concert, May 7, June 4; 239-403-2204.

Naples Music Club—Fortieth Anniversary Scholarship Winners’ Recital and reception, May 2, First United Methodist Church, Naples; 239-495-6636.

Norris Center, Naples—Naples Jazz Masters, Saturday afternoons through September; 239-213-3049.

Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples—Maureen McGovern, A Long & Winding Road, May 1, 2; Blue Suede Shoes: The

May 1, 8, 15, 22, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Building; 239-430-0081.

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1—Marco Island Rotary Club, Spirit Award and Dinner, silent auction, for local charities, San Marco Catholic Church, Marco Island; 239-642-0823.

1—Community School of Naples, Savor the Flavor, local restaurant foods, live music and a silent auction, The Community School of Naples Lower School Courtyard, Naples; 239-597-7575.

1—Art League of Bonita Springs, Affairs of the Arts: You Can Bet on It, Kentucky Derby party, Horizons Residences, Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs; 239-495-8989.

NAPLES ZOO—WILD SHOTS PHOTO CONTEST, JUNE 1-SEPT. 3; 239-2625409 (PHOTO: RICHARD EVANS)

Ultimate Elvis Bash, May 6; Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony, May 7-8; Magic Carpet Concerts: Brass, May 15, Philharmonic Orchestra, May 16, Percussion, May 22, Strings, May 29; Twentieth Century Gems, chamber concert, May 18; Youth Chorale Recital, May 22; Mogursky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, family fare concert, May 23; Star Spangled Spectacular, May 27-29; Festival of Great Organ Music, June 6; 239-597-1900.

Steinway Piano Society—FGCU/ Steinway Piano Competition Awards Recital, date TBD, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers; 239-498-9884.

SummerJazz on the Gulf—Twenty-fifth season, performers TBA, June 26, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club; 239-261-2222.

SPEAKERS/SEMINARS Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art Center—Jewelry Sampler, May 15; 239-592-1900.

Naples Botanical Garden—Local Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars, May 5; Best Sustainable Practices for Lawn and Garden, May 20; All About Bromeliads, June 10; 239-643-7275.

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1-2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;JJ Esoteric Foundation, Happeninâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2010, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Expressing with Heart and Soul,â&#x20AC;? Windstar on Naples Bay, Naples; 239-434-8449.

2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Taste of Collier, samples from area restaurants, live music, chef demonstrations, to benefit local charities and culinary/ hospitality scholarships, presented by Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association/Collier County Chapter, Bayfront, Naples; 239-272-1907.

4â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Education Foundation of Collier County, 20th Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Celebration, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples; 239-643-4755.

5â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida, 2010 Business Hall of Fame, dinner and awards, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Estero; 239-225-2590.

7â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Foster Care Council of Southwest Florida, Boots, Boogie & Bourbon Ball, Western attire, music, cowboy cuisine, live and silent auctions, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club; 239-262-1808.

15â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Island Coast AIDS Network (ICAN), Ninth Annual Red Ribbon Ball, Monte Carlo theme, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Estero; 239-337-2391.

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15-16â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Twelfth Annual SoapFest Charity Weekend, soap stars help raise money for local childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charities; soapfest.com.

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PFLAG Interfaith Convocation, Naples United Church of Christ; pflag.org.

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SPORTS MAY 1â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Redlands Christian Migrant Association, Golf Tournament, Lely Golf Resort, Naples; 239-239-658-3560.

See Dianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful gowns and dresses PLUS an extensive collection of Diana and Royals memorabilia Includes some items never before shown in the United States!

Last U.S. exhibition for most of the dresses!

Exhibition open daily with TIMED TICKETS from 10 am to 5 pm (except Tuesdays open 12:30 to 7:30 pm) Tickets: $12 ($10 for members), $5 children 9 and under plus pre-arranged groups Proceeds support the Naples Art Association, Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support, and NCH Mammogram Fund.

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1â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida, Second Annual TriTown Classic Fishing Tournament and Weigh-in Luau Party, sponsored by TriTown Construction LLC, Luau at Hickory Bait & Tackle, Bonita Springs; 239-895-2058.

1â&#x20AC;&#x201D;March of Dimes, March for Babies, Cambier Park, Naples; marchofdimes.com.

1-31â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Annual City of Naples Tennis Championships, Arthur Allen Tennis Center (Juniors, May 1-3); 239-213-3060.

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14—American Red Cross–Collier County, golf tournament, Quail West Golf & Country Club; 239-596-6868, ext. 12.

16—21st Century C.A.R.E., Swings Against Cancer Golf Tournament, The Club at Renaissance, Fort Myers; 239-936-3756.

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22-23—American Cancer Society, inaugural East Collier Relay for Life, Eagle Lakes Community Park; relayforlife.org/ eastcollierfl.

THEATER/DANCE Art League of Bonita Springs—Cinderella: A Fractured Fairy Tale, May 8, all ages, The Promenade at Bonita Bay; 239-495-3999.

Naples Opera Society—Bus trip to Florida Grand Opera in Miami, plus dinner, Carmen, May 8; naplesoperasociety.org.

Naples Players—The Importance of Being Earnest, through May 15; Greater Tuna, May 12-22; Etc..., Mirandolina, May 23; Sugden Community Theatre, Naples; 239-263-7990.

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Nothing is as bad, and negative to your overall appearance and ego, than an out-of-proportion torso and lower abdomen. Other people are unfortunately drawn to the defect rather than to the inner beauty of the individual.

Compounding this problem is usually an inability to keep your abdomen flat, especially after a full meal. A lower abdominal bulge that will not go away, even after endless sit-ups. There is usually loose skin with significant stretch marks, especially after pregnancy or previous surgery. Often there is excess fat in the flanks and back. Even a compounding abdominal incisional hernia can be part of this “tummy” experience so common to women – even showing up in men. Often the gluteal area has lost its fullness; and now there is a “flat bottom” with a full rounded tummy!

WHY CIRCUMFERENTIAL TIGHTENING WORKS Usually removing loose skin alone cannot solve the problems stated above. To achieve results as seen in these dramatic preop and postop photos, newer and advanced, integrated procedures are employed. Often a “beer belly” as seen above can be completely corrected in a special modified surgery. Often, tightening abdominal muscles will provide internal support that will last a lifetime. This can be achieved by correcting any hernias that are present, as well as lipoplasty of the anterior and posterior hip rolls, low back and the entire abdomen. The circumferential contouring can create a dramatic improvement. The last step will be creating a more natural oval shape to the umbilicus (belly button) which will enhance a natural contour of the abdomen. With new fat grafting techniques, a fuller, more youthful gluteal (derriere) can be created that lasts!

CHALLENGES Dr. Bafitis has taken this surgery to a new level with his “BILA” procedure.

By combining liposculpture, fat grafting, circumferential tightening, and abdominoplasty, this procedure can now be done with only IV sedation, or in selected patients monitored “awake” sedation. Patients no longer have to be bent forward for weeks and have worries about excessive tension at the incision line. The patient is usually up and walking within a few days (24-48 hours). Drains are limited and often not necessary. The patients and results speak for themselves.

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He has lead teaching conferences at national cosmetic plastic surgery meetings, and has performed live surgery on closed-circuit TV with literally hundreds of cosmetic surgeons and resident plastic surgeons in attendance. Bafitis has shared his technique of abdominoplasty as well as rhinoplasty for over 15 years. He also hosts local teaching seminars that include techniques that have lead to the integrated liposculpture abdominoplasty “BILA”.

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1. Vena and Marina Grebenshikov at the opening of Vena Gallery. 2. Pamela Campe, Dr. Chris Papadopoulos, Mary Bongiovanni, Jonathan Ralston at a reception at Gardner Colby Gallery for Ralston and Kimberlee Alemian. 3. Monica Brumerlod, Lise Robson, Gwendolyn Gleason at the opening of Vena Gallery.

4. Youngja White, Lety Schwartz, Kimberlee Alemian, Ellie Loumus at Gardner Colby Gallery. 5. Stephen Shortridge, Cindi Stegemann, Paul DeBruyne at a reception at Debruyne Gallery for Shortridge. 6. Gregory Cecere, Kathy Jespersen at Art Gallery Old Naples reception for Lionel Heddy. 7. Mike Gelati, Suzanne DeBruyne, Dennis Duncan at DeBruyne Gallery. 8. Jacqueline Luciano, Azalia Bonilla at Art Gallery Old Naples.

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JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION The Hope Gala Aqua Ball at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples raised more than $700,000 for diabetes research.

1. Matt and Stacey McLaughlin 2. Bill and Dri Wicka, Sylvia and John Cammat, Sherree Woods, Steve Noble, Ann Margaret Ross 3. Austin Irvin, Emma Gibson 4. Susan Cayer, Sarah Edwards

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The Third Annual Playdate for the benefit of Fun Time Early Childhood Academy featured a Wizard of Oz theme.

1. Bette Aymar, Willie and Frank Gorke, Sue Manion 2. John Sorey, Carol Munro, Dick Washburn 3. Franny Kain, Ken Deedy 4. Susie Baker, Nancy Zink, Connie Messner

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MINNESOTA WOMEN’S CLUB The Minnesota Women’s Club hosted its fourteenth annual luncheon at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. The highlight of the event was a Style Show produced by Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida. Proceeds from this year’s luncheon benefit Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida and the Redlands Christian Migrant Association.

1. Carol Rohde, Carolyn Fahret 2. Rosie Lee, Joyce Agnew, Sandra Glodek, Irene Heiam, Patty Abbott, Colleen Hanson, Hope Jones 3. Penny Durenberger, Alta Leath

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NAPLES BENTLEY Bentley of Naples celebrated the unveiling of Mulsanne at the dealership.

1. Gary and Gail Knutsen, Justin Lanson, Jason Reidel 2. Gabriel Galasso, Brian Lambert, Derek Bell 3. Dawn Zeek, Steven Bott 4. Sarah and Billy Chapin

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THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY The Education Foundation of Collier County celebrated 20 years with the Heart of the Apple Luncheon at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club.

1. Justine Raker, Buck Posey, Adi and Gary Indianer 2. Mike Giusto, Kris Scoone, Bramel Walker, Kathy Karpovich 3. Cindy Lewis, Nancy Bunnell, Rachel Gutman 4. A Lake Park Elementary Ambassador and Jama Dock

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SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN & CHILDREN Victor Rivas Rivers, national spokesman for the National Network to End Domestic Violence, spoke at The Shelter for Abused Women & Children’s tenth anniversary Mending Broken Hearts with Hope Luncheon for more than 850 people at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. For the seventh year, Chico’s served as the event’s Founding Signature Sponsor. Chico’s will continue to support The Shelter through the sale of a special limited-edition Hearts Can Be Mended Pins, sold at local Chico’s boutiques, with 100 percent of the proceeds to benefit The Shelter.

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1. Lacey King, Wynnell Schrenk 2. Martha Fligg 3. Heather Dockweiler, Simone Lutgert, Sheila Davis 4. Cinny Murray, Victor Rivas Rivers, Linda Oberhaus

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NAPLES A grand bazaar at Simone and Scott Lutgert’s home was held to benefit the Children’s Museum of Naples, and included jewelry by Yossi Harari from Marissa Collections, sweets

by Norman Love, and Sultan’s Palace decor by 50 Fifty Creative Services. A live auction of a trip to Paris fashion shows with Marissa and Jay Hartington of Marissa Collections brought the total raised by the Great Venetian Duck Race to $250,000 for the museum.

1. Kirsten Ferrara, Al Rupp 2. Moe Kent, Ally Loos, Lu Drackett, Dot Kent 3. Linda Malone, Shirlene Elkins 4. Decor by 50 Fifty Creative Services

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OUT AND ABOUT 1. Jeb Bush, Betty and Bud Nicolay at the Naples Town Hall Distinguished Speaker Series, featuring George W. and Jeb Bush, sponsored by NI. 2. George W. Bush, Melissa and Don Hunter at The Naples Town Hall series. 3. Joan Tobin and Michael Vollbracht at a lecture and fashion show of Vollbracht’s designs by Saks Fifth Avenue for the Naples Art & Antiques Show at Trinity-by-the-Cove Episcopal Church. 4. Rose Stoltmann and actress Kathleen Turner at a lunch to benefit Planned Parenthood, where Turner was the guest speaker.

5. Art Cherry and Abby Onuska at the Starry, Starry Night gala benefiting The Naples Players. 6. Kilian Hennessy, heir to the long, famous line of Cognac makers, and Elisabeth Noel Jones visited Saks Fifth Avenue at Waterside Shops to promote Hennessy’s

By Kilian fragrances, available in Southwest Florida exclusively at Saks. 7. Stefanie Liebowitz, Jacqui Latham, Chandra Simmons, Blanca Abney, Sarah Callahan, Kayla Jennings, Kelly Gorelick in the Miss Southwest Florida 2010 contest at the Quarry Golf & Beach Resort. 8. Louise Penta, Jay Hartington, Ellen O’Neill at a private estate in Bay Colony to raise funds for the Immokalee Foundation with a fashion show by Marissa Collections. 9. The 2010 Eagle Award given by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida was presented to Ellin Goetz, pictured here with 2009 Eagle recipient Lavern Gaynor, Conservancy Chairman Dolph von Arx and Magic Under the Mangroves Chair Nancy White. 10. Jenny Swaisland, Marcia Sanchach, Karen Schaefer at Pelican Marsh Women’s Golf Association’s seventh annual Rally for the Cure event. 11. Jackie, Eleanor, Maura, Bridgete and Dave Perier at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort’s Lilly Pulitzer Weekend, which included vintage clothing from Lilly, a 50-year retrospective, the Lilly jeep, fashion show and a Lilly juice bar. 12. Lisa and Vann Ellison, Roz Travis and Nancy Deakins at St. Matthew’s House for a tour of the redecorated rooms for mothers and children coordinated by interior designer Travis with donations from her vendors and the Christ Child Society, a nondenominational volunteer organization helping underprivileged children in Collier County. 13. Jan Jacobsen and kids from Laurel Oak Elementary School as part of the ACE Group Classic Champions Tour program for the golfers and their wives.

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GIVING BACK

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When it comes to charitable giving, Naples resident Eva Sugden Gomez strives for maximum impact. Education is key, she says, because the gift of knowledge keeps on giving. This philosophy, coupled with Sugden Gomez’s passion for the environment, fueled her decision to bequeath $2 million to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. The money will fund a new environmental planning center on the organization’s Collier County campus.

The Sugden Gomez Environmental Planning Center will serve as the headquarters for the organization’s administrative, science, and policy offices, wet and dry laboratories and collaborative meeting spaces. When completed in 2011, the U.S. Green Building Council Gold LEED Standard building will be a testament to green and sustainable building and a model for others to follow.

“I have such a strong interest in saving our planet and the species that live on it,” Sugden Gomez says. “I hope the work that will take place in this facility will raise awareness about the changes each of us needs to make out of concern for our environment. Its green building design is setting an example.”

Sugden Gomez’s grant to the Conservancy enhances her extensive charitable resume, which continues the legacy of her parents, Herbert J. and Margaret S. Sugden. In addition to the environment, Sugden Gomez is dedicated to the wellbeing of children, and she embraces a passion for theater and the other arts. Sugden Gomez supports Florida Gulf Coast University, the American Red Cross in Lee and Collier counties, the Guadalupe Center of Immokalee, World Dance Arts Foundation, the Naples Players, the Naples Philharmonic, Smile Team, Child Fund, Opera Naples and the National Wildlife Foundation.

It should be noted that Sugden Gomez is a competitor as well as a philanthropist. At the time of her interview, she was training for ballroom dancing’s World Pro Am Competition held in Nassau, Bahamas.

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“I love Naples and the people who live here,” she says. “The best gifts you can share with your