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My philosophy with fillers is this-get the longest lasting filler with the best overall results meaning I don’t just fill in a line; I make your entire face look younger. For example, areas of the face respond better to different fillers- Radiesse is much better for marionette lines than Juvederm and in addition it lasts longer.

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features 42 Heat Wave Cool looks for summer by the sea,

from the spring and pre-fall collections.

Photography by Robert Adamo 50 Great Escapes Neapolitans share insight into their favorite destinations.

By Jason Davis 56 Sharing Success Napa Valley’s Ann Colgin revels in the art of winemaking and a passion for giving back.

By Mark Spivak

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ROBERT ADAMO

62 The Right Thing to Do Charity and music combine at Carly Simon’s home on Martha’s Vineyard.

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14 Advisory Board 16 From the Publisher 18 From the Editor

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20 Social Observer

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On the Cover: Dress, Bottega Veneta, New York, bottegaveneta. com; bracelet, ring, Carlson’s Fine Jewelry, Naples

23 Trends

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Bronzed beauty 26 Treasure

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29 Q&A

Casey Weston 30 Cameos Mike Vanderjagt, Ellen Prager, Robert August

TASTE 33 Dish Clementine Crush cocktail

by Sea Salt 34 Local Flavor

Dining news 36 Spirits Cointreau

PURSUITS 38 First Class Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic 40 High Road

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AGENDA 95 Cirque du Soleil Alegría 96 Calendar 102 Social Observer

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GIVING BACK 112 Superman

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NAPLES ILLUSTRATED ADVISORY BOARD

Mary Baron

Gary Bigham

Lois Bolin

Emily K. Bua

Community Philanthropist

Executive Vice President Bigham Jewelers

Co-Founder Naples Backyard History

Estate Specialist

Naples Estate Properties

Owner

Jan Desai

Panache Desai LLC

Connie Dillon

Executive Director

CHS Healthcare Foundation

Robert T. Edwards Managing Director of Investments and Senior PIM Portfolio Manager

Moran Edwards Asset Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

Ellin Goetz

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American Society of Landscape Architects

Jay Hartington

Owner

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Kellie Jacoby

Marketing Director

Saks Fifth Avenue

Amy Lane

Executive Director

Garden of Hope and Courage

Claudine Léger-Wetzel

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Stock Development

Brenda O’Connor

Senior Vice President

The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce

Shelly Stayer

Owner

Johnsonville Sausage

HOspitality and information director

Lisa Swirda

The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce

Vicki Tracy

Director

The Arlington of Naples

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hen I bought this publishing company in the early 1990s, the media landscape was very different. Newspapers were the dominant source for information, television was primarily about comedies and dramas, and few people beyond university scholars and military personnel had ever heard of the Internet.

The only thing that hasn’t substantially changed since then is the role magazines played—and still play—for media consumers, as the ultimate oasis for people who want to be informed and entertained.

These days, information comes at you faster than ever before and in larger quantities, even though the methods have changed. Newspapers are struggling but still cover the world. Network television is splintering into hundreds of niche channels.

And almost everyone uses the Web on a daily basis now. In fact, half of the U.S. adult population has a social media account.

But all of that pales in comparison to the substantial influence magazines enjoy.

In an increasingly noisy and crowded media marketplace, magazine readership is growing. Research shows that some 93 percent of American adults—a number that has risen more than 4 percent in the past five years—read magazines, paying equal attention to advertising and editorial content. Magazine subscriptions are up, new magazines are launching, and the median age of magazine readers remains younger than the median age of the U.S. population as a whole. Indeed, 96 percent of adults under age 35 consider themselves magazine readers.

Today, as was the case when I got into the publishing business, people still depend on magazines for a few minutes of pleasure, to put their world into perspective and to discover new things that appeal to their interests. At our company, however, we have embraced the best aspects of modern media—our robust multimedia websites and locally intensive Facebook pages are increasingly popular, and many of our team members maintain blogs and Twitter feeds—to connect with more people in different ways. And, from an industry perspective, research shows magazines drive Web searches more than any other medium, inspiring readers to find more information online when they see it on our pages. While mobile “apps” and e-reader subscriptions are growing as technology enables people to approach the ink-on-paper experience, the research says, and buying patterns confirm, magazine readers are not abandoning magazines on paper for iPad, tablet and other digital versions. It may happen someday, but most experts don’t think consumers will give up lavishly illustrated magazines for an on-screen version as they are books. Some of our international readers like our digital edition (subscriptions are available on our website) because they get it sooner, but they still want the printed version. (Friend us on Facebook and you can see the digital edition.)

Sure, there’s a lot to consume these days and a lot of ways to consume it. But in the end, magazines are stronger than ever, and here’s all the evidence you really need: A few weeks ago, there was an announcement about the impending national launch of a new, monthly printed magazine.

It will cover social media sites and technology.

From The Editor

summer time uring the summer, those of us who stay around all year take a moment to breathe, freed a little from vigorous social calendars, tight traffic and the need for restaurant reservations. We also get a chance to look back on the season that we may feel we barreled through, from one fabulous event to another, with scarcely time between each to look back and savor. Even Neapolitans who leave take their reflections to other locations, looking back on successful fundraisers from a mountaintop deck or wooden boat. (Get the insider’s guide to some of the places Neapolitans go on page 50.)

This issue invites readers to get a cold drink, sit back and review the season through snapshots of events (pages 20, 102). We present a photo album of sorts from some of the season’s most entertaining gatherings, including Naples Illustrated’s In the Bag purse scavenger hunt honoring downtown merchants and restaurants. (You can check out the entire archive of seasonal celebrations, including pictures that were not published in the magazine, at naplesillustrated.com.)

One of the ways that the Naples season keeps on giving all year is through the amazing auction experiences sold at many charity fundraisers. John and Jan Goldsmith share their visit with musician Carly Simon at the singer’s home on Martha’s Vineyard (page 62), an experience they purchased to benefit Eden Autism Services.

Ann Colgin has been involved with the Naples Winter Wine Festival since the blockbuster fundraiser started more than 10 years ago. Colgin’s involvement was a natural extension of her past as an art dealer in Naples, her own wine production, and her charm and skill as an auctioneer. See what makes her wine a hot property (page 56).

The summer is a short pause, no doubt, because even as we reflect, planning is well under way for the upcoming season. At Naples Illustrated, we are in the midst of creating the relaunch of our all-important seasonal bible, the Naples Charity Register. (Forms for charities that want to be considered for a listing in the register are available at naplesillustrated.com.)

No matter how or where you spend the summer, enjoy. As poet Henry James wrote, “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.”

Kathy Becker, Editor kbecker@naplesillustrated.com

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Naples Illustrated What: The first “In the Bag” party. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, the “Bag Lady” signature cocktail and a competitive scavenger hunt through their handbags.

Winners took home fabulous prizes donated by: Sea Salt, Abigail Starr, Bay Design Store, The Beach House of Naples, Beth Moné Children’s Shoppes, BR Uno, Carlson’s Fine Jewelry, Claire Murray Lifestyles, Cleopatra’s Barge, Fifth Avenue Design Gallery, Finials Foray, Grace Lake Florist, Garden District, Jami’s, La Femme Perfumery, Marilyn’s, Marissa Collections, Naples Art Association, Philip Douglas & Co., Pucci & Catana Luxury Pet Boutique, Tickled Pink, Unique Boutique.

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1. Lili Montes, Heidi Farrugia 2. Wynnell Schrenk, Shelly Stayer, Shelia Davis 3. Amanda Hayes, Ingrid Aielli 4. Marla Weiss, Joanne Stahlman 5. Katie MacBeth, Ashley Scouller 6.

Joan Vatterott, Carol Titcomb 7. Joan Woldon, Ken Laycock, Tom Wilson, Linda Paschal 8. Gina Russen, Denise Cobb 9. Judy Hushon, Marilyn Hellman

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What: Emerald Ball Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples 1. Silvio Travalia, Joyce O’Meara, Allen Weiss, Poncho Smith 2. Brad and Natalie Campbell, Rev. John Ludden, Brian and Charleen Youngs, Scott and Shelley Schlossberg 3. Dale Micinilio, Tina Ferrao, Pat Parisi 4. Chris and Vivienne Day, Mark and Joanne Stahlman, Allan and Moira Reynolds, Rachel Decker 5.

Tania Gatt, Rafiq and Geraldine Kanan 6.

Rev. Stephen Shott, Mary Pat and Frank Hussey 7. Patty Hornbeck, Robin Gable 8. Vicki Tracy, Suzanne Scott 9. Jean Beil, Mary Campo, Jerry and Diana Thirion

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Nothing complements a summer tan like shades of orange, rose and gold. Ultraflesh Bronze Metalika bronzer, enhancer and highlighter palette ($39, Sephora); Soleil Tan de Chanel in Bronze Rosé ($50, Saks Fifth Avenue); Guerlain Terre Indigo 4-Shade Eyeshadow ($59, Saks Fifth Avenue and Dillards); MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in My Paradise ($28, MAC Cosmetics); Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill shadow pots ($32 each, Saks Fifth Avenue); and Deborah Koepper Mosaic Sheer Satin Blush and all-over face color ($50, deborahkoepper.com).

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CITRUS PUNCH Bring on the summer with gems of bright orange, yellow and green Lime Wire The cushion-cut peridot and diamond brooch ($48,000)

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Lemonade Take a stand with Michael Beaudry gold and platinum dangle earrings, with fancy yellow oval and pear-shaped diamonds, and white round and lilly-cut diamonds ($24,900). Yamron Jewelers, Waterside Shops, Naples (239-592-7707, yamron.com)

Orange Appeal Bright orange opals at the center of Katy Briscoe’s earrings ($15,000), are surrounded by emeralds and diamonds and set in 18-karat gold. Saks Fifth Avenue, Waterside Shops, Naples (239-592-5900; katybriscoe.com)

On Ice Jean Schlumberger cocoa bean clip (circa 1965) features bright tsavorites and diamonds set in 18-karat gold and platinum. Price upon request. Tiffany & Co., Waterside Shops, Naples (239592-6188, tiffany.com)

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Casey Weston did all the usual senior-inhigh school stuff, graduating from Gulf Coast High School, going to prom, signing yearbooks.

All the while she was intensifying her musical life, which has included performances in Nashville and at music festivals, as well as the competition on NBC’s new talent show, The Voice. At press time, Weston was still on the program, readying for the live performances.

All are big steps for Weston, who has lived in Naples her whole life. She took a different path from her parents, Dave and Toni, who met playing beach volleyball at age 18, and older sister Sundai, who plays volleyball for the University of Florida. Casey discovered her musical talent after borrowing a guitar in eighth grade and teaching herself to play, eventually writing and singing her own songs. —Kathy Becker n What has exposure on The Voice done for you so far?

Exposure on The Voice has made it possible for my music, songwriting and voice to be shared by millions of people. That’s what’s so amazing, because I’m able to reach a larger audience. n Just how “real” is reality television?

This reality television is very real. We aren’t about staging fights or drama, it’s actually showing how we work with our coaches and you can see who each artist on The Voice truly is.

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I’d like to record album after album, going on as many world tours to share my music as possible! I’d also like to end up with a few Grammy [Awards], but that’s in a few years.

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Here’s the Kicker

The Big Kahuna

Mike Vanderjagt is the most accurate fieldgoal kicker in Canadian Football League and National Football League history. He hit 230 of 266 field-goal attempts in the NFL, for an 86.5 percent accuracy rate. In 2003, playing for the Indianapolis Colts, he was the first in NFL his-

“I love to coach and I love helping kids develop as athletes and as young people,” says Mike Vanderjagt.

Robert August gained international celebrity in Bruce Brown’s 1966 surf documentary, The Endless Summer. The movie follows then 18-year-old August and his friend Mike Hynson as they travel the world in search of the perfect wave. In the decades that followed, August remained in the sport. He now travels

field goal or point-after-touchdown. The now-

extensively to promote surfing and is renowned

retired star and Marco Island resident takes on

for producing lightweight boards sold under his

coaching next. Vanderjagt will be head coach of

name. Recently, August spent an extended stay

football at the Marco Island Academy, a public

in Naples during treatment for a shoulder injury.

charter high school. “It’s a great opportunity for

Back home in Costa Rica, August continues to

me personally and a great opportunity to help the

represent the sport he loves. “As best I can, I

Marco community,” he says. —Christina Wells

am living the endless summer,” he says. —C.W.

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Sea Clearly Marine biologist and author Ellen Prager, a frequent visitor to Naples, wants to bring earth and ocean science to a broader audience. Her book, Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime: The Oceans’ Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter, provides an entertaining look at some fascinating creatures, their unusual tactics for survival and reproduction, and their invaluable links to humans. “My Ellen Prager seeks to make earth and ocean science relevant and understandable to everyone.

end goal is to showcase the importance of the great diversity of life in the sea, why it is at risk, and why we all should care,” she says. “And do it in a way that is engaging and accessible enough to reach out to a broader readership than most science or other ocean-oriented books.” —C.W.

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Searching for a cure to those sweltering summer months?

Sea Salt has the answer—a refreshing summer cocktail, the Clementine Crush. The subtle mix of orange and mint is not overpowering and is nearly as energizing as master mixologist Monika Stepanovich. And with the completion of Sea Salt’s new patio this summer, sitting in the shade never felt so cool. (Get the drink recipe at naplesillustrated.com/news.recipes). This summer, help naplesillustrated.com find the best Key lime libation adaptation in our Third Street South Cocktail Competition.

Drinks include Ridgway Bar & Grill’s Key Lime Punch, Sea Salt’s Sweet & Salty Martini, Handsome Harry’s Marga-Tini and Tommy Bahama’s Hibiscus Key Lime Cocktail. Take a stroll, imbibe some inventive cocktails, and vote for your favorite at naplesillustrated.com/yourvoice.

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Above: The S.T.T. roll was created by chef John Augsondthung (left).

Before opening Fuji Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro on Naples Boulevard, chef John Augsondthung worked at Miami’s well-known Sushi Siam. After six years, the Thailand native moved to familyfriendly Naples because, “Miami was a little too much for raising my kids,” he says. What’s good about Fuji is that, because it is small, he can keep the menu fresh and fluid. One example of his creativity is the S.T.T. roll (Spicy Tuna Tempura), which he describes as, “The new version of your favorite spicy tuna roll; mixed spicy tuna, cream cheese and crab stick, flash-fried with masago on top, drizzled with spicy mayo, eel sauce, and Sriracha sauce.” S.T.T. is currently the best seller among the many delicious dishes Augsondthung creates.

A Crush on You

New Jersey natives Joe Nardini, Joe DeVito and Jim Caldwell shared a passion for wine, creating their own up north with award-winning winemaker Dominick Chirichillo. They decided to open a winemaking business in Naples when Caldwell retired and moved to this area, where Nardini also has a home. At Naples Winemaking Company, anyone can experience the winemaking process, from fruit to bottle. “Grapes come directly from the Amador region in Northern California,” Caldwell notes, as he guides a tour through the six steps from planning to packaging. Clients participate in blending, crushing, pressing, racking, aging, and customizing labels and bottles. In the three years since opening, Naples Winemaking Company has bottled wines for several fundraisers, and regularly hosts special events, such as barrel tastings and bottling parties.

Below: Mystifying Merlot cheesecake was created by Anna Hutchens, pictured at right with her husband, William.

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Above: Mike Myers of Naples draws a sample from the barrel. Left: Joe Nardini's son Dan is an accomplished winemaker.

Reinventing Wine and Cheese Anna Toole-Hutchens had an “Aha!” moment as she savored the memory of a dessert of Champagne, cheese and fine chocolates she’d enjoyed in a Manhattan restaurant. Why not incorporate the intense notes of wine—so perfect for pairing with cheese—into the creamy, soul-satisfying richness of a cheesecake? Hutchens, who trained with Daniel Boulud and has been an executive chef in Naples and other places internationally, launched SaborAM Inc. The company sells the velvety, luxury cheesecakes she perfected through For The Gourmet on Amazon.com. Varieties include Sabor Lux (Champagne), Elegancia (Pinot Noir), Captivating Cabernet (Cabernet Sauvignon), Mystifying Merlot, Zintuous Zinfandel (White Zinfandel) and Passionista (Port). The cheesecakes captured national attention on CBS Sunday Morning, as well as in Wine Enthusiast magazine. Hutchens has a lot of plans in the works for broadening availability of her remarkable creations. She credits her increasing success to her belief in herself. “Don’t lose sight of your dream… If your gut tells you it’s right, go with it,” she says.

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Grace Lakes Florist Blending traditional elegance with modern flair, this full-service florist and eventdesign company boasts a newly expanded interior- and exterior-plant division.

In addition to gifts such as orchids, cactus, bromeliads and flowering plants, Grace Lakes Florist now offers custom home design with larger plants.

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Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center This cultural resource and community art center, in the heart of downtown Naples, features exhibitions, adult and children’s classes, top-ranked festivals, informative lectures, an extensive library and a gift shop. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (and Sunday, 1-4 p.m., seasonally).

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a-peeling experience Classic Cointreau’s twenty-first century revolution.

By Mark Spivak

Above: The Cointreau MargaDita, named for burlesque artist and model Dita Von Teese.

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The search for the perfect orange liqueur began in the Caribbean and culminated in Angers, a small town outside of Paris.

The Cointreau brothers set up their distillery in 1849. Curaçao was very popular in Europe at the time; Adolphe and EdouardJean Cointreau set out to make something drier and more aromatic. They called their initial efforts Triple Sec, since it was three times drier than Curaçao. Eventually they refined the recipe, using a combination of sweet and bitter oranges sourced from around the world, and Cointreau was born.

“The brothers were masters of distillation,” says Richard Lambert, Cointreau’s brand ambassador for Europe, Asia and the United States, “but they were also masters of marketing. They were friends of [filmmaking pioneers] the Lumière brothers, and saw the potential in movies immediately. In 1889, Cointreau was the first liquor to be the subject of a commercial. They also became involved with the Tour de France early on.”

The distinctive orange spirit is made today by the same original recipe, using 19 alembic stills specially designed for Cointreau. An estimated 50 million bottles are sold annually, and 60 percent of the cocktails made worldwide involve Cointreau. It has become a key component of the margarita, sidecar, white lady and cosmopolitan. Of course, bartenders frequently use Triple Sec to cut costs, but Lambert does not approve.

“Using a top-shelf tequila in a margarita and substituting Triple Sec for Cointreau is like asking your wife to go out in a beautiful gown and a pair of old slippers,” he says.

Cointreau is on the cutting edge of the current cocktail culture, evidenced by the recent invention of Cointreau Pearls, or “caviar of Cointreau.” Inspired by the revolutionary techniques of chef Ferran Adrià, the company hired expert mixologist Fernando Castellon to transform the spirit into solid spheres. He succeeded after months of trial and error, and Lambert demonstrated

tured at venues such as Daniel and the Waldorf-Astoria in Manhattan and the St. Regis in Washington, D.C. The Breakers serves a cocktail called the Cointreaurita, which consists of 3 ounces of Patrón Silver tequila, one ounce sweet and sour mix, half an ounce of freshly squeezed yuzu juice and one ounce of Cointreau. The finished drink is garnished with salty foam in lieu of the traditional saltrimmed cocktail glass, and decorated with Cointreau Pearls.

In molecular bartending, as in so many other things, simplicity is sometimes best. If you find yourself at The Tapestry Bar, order a glass of dry Champagne infused with Cointreau Pearls, and savor the taste of orange liqueur exploding in your mouth as you sip the bubbly. u

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the technique at the Tapestry Bar in The Breakers, Palm Beach, under the watchful eye of Master Sommelier Juan Gomez.

Lambert began by dissolving 5 grams of Spherigel, a lactate of calcium, in 50 grams of Evian water, using a mechanical agitator. He then added edible 24-carat gold flakes, and followed that with 150 grams of Cointreau to comprise the molecular mix. In a separate beaker, he mixed 100 grams of Evian with a substance called Calci+; using a syringe, he then injected the Spherigel solution into the Calci+ to form perfect, spherical Cointreau Pearls.

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First Class Country Comfort On the Dominican Republic’s southeast shore, Casa de Campo blends oceanfront and pastoral extravagance tailored to active lifestyles.

By Paul Rubio

Casa de campo is a common term in Spanish, translating literally to “country house” or “cottage,” often referring to a second or third home for the Latin American privileged class. However, in the Dominican Republic this term takes on a much grander meaning. Casa de Campo is a resort, a community, a status symbol and the epitome of Caribbean luxury.

Originally a golf resort and recreation zone for the executive elite during the 1970s, Casa de Campo’s 7,000 acres have steadily developed to include more than 2,500 villas, homes and hotel suites, as well as a 400-berth marina

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Clockwise: Aerial view of the marina. An Elite room. Villa pool. Guests enjoy polo.

Opposite: The Pete Dye Fore course and view of the marina.

to complement the award-winning Pete Dye golf courses and ever-growing list of haute dude-ranch amenities. The grounds are so large, they’re divided into different neighborhoods, and guests have a designated golf cart for traversing the property.

The resort is unique in that it coalesces elements of sophisticated, modern oceanfront living with estancia elegance and endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

It’s not uncommon to divide your days at Casa de Campo among horseback riding, sunbathing on the beach, and sipping tropical cocktails; or sport shooting, kayaking, playing golf on the Caribbean’s toprated course, Teeth of The Dog, and then indulging in a sumptuous spa treatment.

With such ample acreage, Casa de Campo has perfected the multifaceted vacation destination in a superb location, where temperatures rarely fall below 70 or above 82 degrees. The resort’s 20 restaurants, 15 bars, shopping center, movie theater, equestrian center, three professional golf courses, expansive beaches, 13 Har-Tru tennis courts, colossal marina and clay shoot-

ing center are so widely dispersed that Casa de Campo feels like a vacation metropolis.

The Casa de Campo experience offers myriad accommodation types. The Classic Villas and several of the Exclusive Villas stand as true country homes, with rustic furnishings that create distinctive homestyle coziness.

The Contemporary Oceanfront Villas line the rocky coast, and feature airy, open floor plans. The decor emphasizes neutral hues and earth tones to focus attention on the floor-to-ceiling windows that reveal the juxtaposition of the brilliant blue infinity pool and the dazzling aquamarine sea.

These villas offer pure private decadence with the greater Casa de Campo amenities at your disposal.

During last year’s refurbishment of the charming two-story buildings that comprise the hotel portion of the resort, several second-floor units were converted into oversized suites, with the addition of modern living and dining areas to the Elite Rooms.

These hotel suites offer close proximity to the resort’s two pool areas—one, a quiet area

dedicated to lounging and reading, the other to more lively activity—as well as the sensational Cygalle Healing Spa and the bustling main lobby. And Casa’s centerpiece, Minitas Beach, is just a short ride away.

The perfect combination of swaying palm trees, downy sands and crystal clear waters, Minitas Beach teems with unadulterated beach bliss. Sunbathers revel in the optimal rays, drinks from the adjacent beach bar in hand. Watersports enthusiasts choose from a full range of snorkeling gear, Hobie Cats, kayaks and paddleboats. Spa lovers opt for open-air massages enhanced by the sound of crashing waves. Foodies rejoice in a barefoot lunch of fresh salads and seafood at the Beach Club by Le Cirque.

For families, Casa de Campo is an ideal tropical retreat that pleases the most diametrically opposed personalities, satisfying cravings for pampering or activity for all ages. For the luxury jet-setter, Casa de Campo offers the greatest breadth of villas in the Caribbean, suiting all architectural and interior design tastes of the sophisticated vacation palate. casadecampo.com u JULY/AUGUST 2011 39

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SLIM DOWN, POWER UP Shedding weight has given Porsche’s latest Cayenne Turbo a real performance boost.

BY HOWARD WALKER

We all know the benefits of losing a few pounds. Yes, we’re talking about you, Al Roker. In addition to your waistline feeling a little less like a lump of marshmallow, you tend to move faster and have more energy.

So, when the good herr doctors at Porsche were formulating their plans for a midterm face-lift for their notoriously porcine Cayenne SUV, instead of ladling on more power to offset the poundage, we’re thinking they called up 1-800-JENNY. They were ruthless. A whopping 145 pounds were shaved from the body, including 86 pounds from the doors alone. Out went a smelting works’ worth of steel, to be replaced by featherweight aluminum, magnesium and exotic composites.

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tem. Another 18 pounds were whittled off the wheels. I have visions of a fräulein with a Dremel grinding at the Cayenne’s valve-timing adjuster to lighten its load by 3.8 pounds.

And the grand tally? An impressive 408 pounds. Or the weight of a baby elephant.

Were the Cayenne a person, he’d be jumping up and down after being crowned the Biggest Loser.

In the latest flagship 2011 Cayenne Turbo I’ve been driving, these weight-loss benefits instantly are apparent the moment you stomp your foot on the right pedal. Now, the whoosh from standstill to 60 mph takes a mere 4.4 seconds—unbelievable, and unthinkable, for a family-toting, speedboattowing, two-and-a-half ton truck. That compares to a still-crazy-fast 4.8 seconds for the last Cayenne Turbo I drove. And all this

action doesn’t quit until the speedo needle is kissing the 172-mph mark.

Not only is this less lardy Cayenne Turbo a performance demon, it’s also more thrifty at the pump. Instead of the 12 mpg city/19 highway of its predecessor, it now returns a slightly more palatable 15 city and 22 highway.

Of course, the Cayenne’s face-lift story isn’t just about losing weight. Body-wise, everything has changed, from those stunning new 21-inch wheels up. Its dimensions have grown in pretty much every direction; it’s 1.9 inches longer and a tad taller, but the additional inch and a half in the wheelbase provides much-needed extra knee room for those in the back.

And Porsche’s design team has done a nice job of evolving the original Cayenne Turbo’s bad-boy styling. It’s curvier than before

and more tapered at each end, giving it the impression of actually being visually smaller.

There’s also a lot of new technology packed beneath that blunt instrument body, like the new eight-speed Tiptronic S auto transmission, which fires off changes like a Kalashnikov with a stuck trigger. Then there’s the new all-wheel drive system—lifted from Porsche’s Panamera sedan—with its trick torque-vectoring feature to sharpen handling.

In the Cayenne, this new 4x4 system results in even higher levels of grip, less scrubby understeer in tight curves and a much greater feeling of agility. If a 4,700-pound SUV could ever be described as nimble, this is it.

Powering this beast is the same nuclearreactor-like, 4.8-liter twin-turbo, allaluminum V-8 from the last Cayenne Turbo.

It packs a massive 500-horsepower and stump-uprooting 516 pound-feet of torque.

But with less weight to move, its acceleration seems nothing short of staggering.

Pull out to pass slower traffic, squeeze the throttle and the Cayenne lunges forward like a rocket out of a bottle. You have to keep telling yourself you’re piloting an SUV and not Porsche’s 911 Carrera twoseater, which, incidentally, is slower to 60.

Inside, the Cayenne’s cabin has benefited from many of the quality upgrades that went into the four-door Panamera sedan—the Cayenne and Panamera are assembled alongside each other in Germany. The materials look and feel richer and fit together better.

This is an SUV that exudes luxury with its heady mix of acres of buttery leather, sexy, suede-like Alcantara and brushed aluminum. It’s how you imagine Giorgio Armani’s living room to be.

The new Cayenne Turbo has a base price of $106,000, though the list of must-have options stretches from here to Nebraska. Our well-loaded test car stickered at $128,610.

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COOL LOOKS FOR SUMMER BY THE SEA, FROM THE SPRING AND PRE-FALL COLLECTIONS Photography by Robert Adamo Shot by Naples Illustrated on location at the Naples Pier

Dress, Derek Lam, New York, dereklam.com; bracelets, Louis Vuitton, Waterside Shops, Naples; ring, Carlson’s Fine Jewelry, Naples

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Dress, heels, Louis Vuitton, Waterside Shops, Naples; Oscar de la Renta earrings, Marissa Collections, Naples; necklace, Carlson’s Fine Jewelry, Naples Opposite page: Dress, Miu Miu, Bal Harbour, miumiu.com; Fendi handbag, Saks Fifth Avenue, Waterside Shops, Naples; bracelets, Louis Vuitton, Waterside Shops

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Belted dress, Gucci, Waterside Shops, Naples Opposite page: Dress, Diane von Furstenberg, Bal Harbour, dvf.com; booties, Giuseppe Zanotti, Bal Harbour, giuseppezanottidesign.com; bracelet, necklace, Carlson’s Fine Jewelry, Naples

Oscar de la Renta dress, Marissa Collections, Naples; Fendi belt, Saks Fifth Avenue, Waterside Shops, Naples; bracelet, Louis Vuitton, Waterside Shops Opposite page: Dress, Bottega Veneta, New York, bottegaveneta.com; bracelet, Carlson’s Fine Jewelry, Naples Fashion Director: Katherine Lande Art Director: Reynaldo Martin Model: Silvia Ranguelova, Women Management, New York Hair & Makeup: Rachel Reumann, rachelartistry.com Photography Assistant: Robert Kildoo NI would like to extend a special thanks to Shaun Dalton at Gulf Coast International Properties

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great escapes We all love Naples, but we also have special places in our hearts for locales beyond Southwest Florida. We asked some Neapolitans to share personal insight into their favorite destinations. Enjoy the adventure.

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Cape Cod, Massachusetts When Ruth Manchester and her husband, Cliff, grew up in the Boston suburbs of Needham and Wellesley, traveling to the Cape—about 90 miles to the southeast—on vacation was a youthful rite of passage. Recapturing that summertime spirit, they purchased the Bramble Inn and Restaurant in Brewster in 1985. She’s been there seasonally since 1971; he’s been there since 1979.

Who goes there: Summer’s influx brings visitors from far and wide, as well as a seasonal workforce of college students from Eastern bloc countries.

Biggest surprise: There’s no discernible spring, Ruth says. “It never ceases to amaze me that, because we are surrounded

Clockwise from top: One of the Cape's many beautiful beaches. An autumn scene in Chatham. The Bramble Inn. Lobster, a Cape Cod staple.

by water, it stays very cool until early June,” she says. “March, April and May are mostly gray and drizzly, then, all of a sudden, it will be summer.”

Favorite season: “After Labor Day things quiet right down—kind of like Naples after Easter,” she says. “Fewer crowds, beautiful weather, glorious beach time and cooler evenings.”

Dress code: Chatham and Osterville tend to be more on the preppy side, with madras prints and Lilly Pulitzer. Otherwise, Ruth reports, jeans and T-shirts, flip-flops and baseball caps are de rigueur.

“It is very casual. I don’t bring a thing from Florida except maybe one St. John jacket and a skirt for a rare night out,” she says.

Incomparable restaurant: It’s hard to ignore Ruth’s own establishment. It has the highest Zagat rating on the Cape for fine dining and recently was lauded by USA Today. Local seafood, impeccable service and romantic ambience make it a winner.

Local flavor: Lobster, hands down— numerous local purveyors offer a bounty of treasure directly from Cape Cod Bay. However, she declares the oysters here are better than anywhere else.

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Susan Sonnenschein moved to Maine in 1973 while attending the University of New Hampshire (just a few miles over the border) and later the University of Maine Orono, and loved it enough to make it her home when she’s not working in the Naples office of Key Concierge. She returns two or three times a year, usually for at least a month in the summer.

Who goes there: Maine attracts a lot of summer travelers, or, in the unique regional vernacular, people “from away.”

Greater Portland is a mecca for foodies, recreational sailors, art lovers, musical theater fans and beachgoers who get a jolt from always-frigid Atlantic waters.

Chris Lawrence

Cynthia Farr-Weinfeld

Portland, Maine

Greater Portland Convention and Visitors Bureau

From top: A Maine lobster catch. The Atlantic shore.

Casco Bay Lines ferry.

Sunset view from inside the Portland Observatory.

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Favorite season: “Summer,” she says enthusiastically. “In Maine, there is a saying, referring to the weather: Maine has two seasons—winter and the Fourth of July,” she adds. “Global warming is good for Maine!”

Dress code: Think L.L. Bean—classic and casual. Men still wear penny loafers and Top-Siders with khaki pants and navy blazers to a dress-up affair, she reports.

And fleece “is required to enter the state,” she quips.

Incomparable restaurant: Two “amazing, cutting-edge” restaurants are Hugo’s (2009 James Beard Foundation winner for best chef in the Northeast) and Five Fifty-Five (frequently cited in national and international publications). But, she adds, “there’s so much creative food being made in greater Portland today, it’s astonishing.

It’s difficult to choose.”

Best way to start the day: Coffee and brioche or a cinnamon bun (made with croissant dough) at Standard Baking Co. on Commercial Street. Enjoy at one of the two small outside tables or cross the street to Casco Bay Ferry Terminal as the sun rises over the water.

Things to do with visitors: Travel to Freeport for the L.L. Bean Factory Outlet Store and then to Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster Company in South Freeport for a lobster roll and “chowdah” served in what Sonnenschein euphemistically calls a “rustic” indoor/outdoor dining room with picnic tables on the water.

Essential experience: Take the Mailboat Run to the islands of Casco Bay—a two-and-a-half-hour round-trip excursion that’s cheaper than the scenic tourist boat (same route). Hop off at small islands along the way. “If you are smart, you’ll take a backpack, picnic lunch with a nice bottle of wine and your windbreaker,” she says, noting that she can always use a vacant camp’s front lawn or picnic table. To make it a quintessential Portland trip, bring along a Labrador retriever and a tennis ball, “and return with an empty wine bottle, a bit of sun- and windburn, and a wet dog.”

Grand Geneva resort & spa

Lake Geneva Convention and Visitor Bureau

Left: Docks at the Riviera, a Lake Geneva landmark now housing shops, businesses and a civic center. Below left: The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. Below right: a Lake Geneva golf course. Bottom: The Driehaus Family Fountain at the Riviera.

Located approximately 90 minutes north of Chicago, just over the Wisconsin-Illinois border, Lake Geneva is a rarity in today’s fast-paced world—an enclave that exists for the sake of simplicity. Dubbed “the Hamptons of the Midwest,” it’s known for the turn-of-the-century mansions currently or formerly owned by some of the biggest names in industry and entertainment. Bob and Joan Clifford, who own and run a Windy City law firm when they’re not in Naples, bought their first home in Lake Geneva in the 1980s and now have one (originally built by Judge Nathaniel Sears) that marks its centennial this year.

Who goes there: Chicagoans—and particularly those who live on the affluent north side—have held an affinity for Lake Geneva since the late 1800s. It’s a haven for boaters as well—especially those who own classic wooden vessels, as the Cliffords do.

Biggest surprise: The luxury Grand Geneva Resort & Spa started as one of Hugh Hefner’s original Playboy Clubs, before closing in 1981 and becoming the

Americana Resort. As the Americana, it housed a music studio (Royal Recorders) where artists as diverse as jazz’s Chuck Mangione, pop group T’Pau and rockers Cheap Trick would lay down album tracks when they wanted to escape the spotlight of Los Angeles and New York.

Favorite season: Bob says there’s “a certain vibrancy” about summer, with its mild climate and relaxed atmosphere.

Dress code: Dress for comfort, the Cliffords advise. “Slacks and a sweater, and you’re all set,” Joan says.

Mark Thompson

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Incomparable restaurant: The Grandview Restaurant (part of the gracious Geneva Inn bed and breakfast retreat) lives up to its name, overlooking the lake and offering American Continental cuisine and excellent service, the Cliffords say.

Local flavor: With Geneva Lake as the community’s focal point, you’ll find fish on most menus—especially on Fridays, when numerous local fish frys are a tradition like none other. But don’t discount the fact you’re in sausage territory—and just down the road from Johnsonville (as in the bratwurst company).

Best way to start the day: Take a brisk walk along the lake with more than 20 miles of shoreline.

Things to do with visitors: People come to Lake Geneva for the lakefront lifestyle, so the Cliffords enjoy entertaining visitors with a good, old-fashioned backyard barbecue.

Essential experience: Take every opportunity to inspect the crystal clarity of Geneva Lake. From his pier, Bob says he can see the bottom of the lake 20 feet below.

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Richard Khanlian

Douglas Merriam

Dianne Stromberg

Clockwise from right: The Santa Fe Opera House. Holiday lights at the historic Plaza.

Trail riding. The Santa Fe Farmers Market in the Railyard.

Santa Fe, New Mexico In August 1992, Ron and Barbara Balser wanted a fun getaway after an exhausting weeklong business seminar in the remote town of Beaver Creek, so they headed five hours up the highway to the comparatively metropolitan city of Santa Fe, knowing its reputation as an enclave for the arts.

Three days—and one performance of Don Giovanni—later, they fell in love with “The City Different” and knew they wanted to have a home there.

Who goes there: It’s a unique mix, Barbara says. Arts and antiques lovers can make themselves at home in the city’s cultural center, Canyon Road, which boasts dozens of galleries and shops. Meanwhile, 54 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

lovers of the outdoors hail the abundant recreational opportunities nearby—boating, hiking and skiing chiefly among them.

Biggest surprise: Despite a history that traces back about 1,000 years, Santa Fe is extraordinarily welcoming, tolerant and respectful of cultural heritage and personal experience. “Hispanic, Indian or white, Catholic or Protestant, gay or straight … no one cares,” Barbara says. “There’s always a pot on the stove and you’re always welcome.”

Favorite season: “We’re Jewish, but there’s nothing like being on Canyon Road on Christmas Eve, seeing the bonfires all up and down the street and listening to people singing all the great carols,” Barbara

says. Summer and fall have their merits as well, although spring can be a challenge with snow and rain.

Dress code: Don’t bother with Western wear—the Balsers learned that lesson quickly. Instead, it’s resort-casual for men and slightly fancier for women; Barbara says pants and a good-looking blouse are just fine.

Incomparable restaurant: The culinary landscape is a delightful, highly regarded surprise. They especially enjoy The Compound (2005 James Beard Foundation winner for best chef in the Southwest), Geronimo (French/Asian fusion), Santacafé (Southwestern cuisine with a splendid outdoor patio) and Maria’s (with its 100-margarita menu).

Things to do with visitors: During fall and winter, a two-hour drive south to Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge puts you directly in the flight path of one of the country’s largest migratory bird flyovers—you can stop and stare at the massive aerial exhibition.

Essential experience: Summertime is when Santa Fe blooms artistically. The annual Chamber Music Festival and the Santa Fe Opera festival season (both critically acclaimed events taking place in July and August) bring art lovers en masse.

Southwestern Vermont

Incomparable restaurant: In rural Vermont, Karen says, that phrase is an oxymoron. “That’s why we built a big kitchen,” she says. Still, the Scotts love the Southwestern menu at Gringo Jack’s up the road in Manchester—although they admit a bias, “because we own it.” Even so, the editors of O, Oprah Winfrey’s magazine, gave the restaurant’s salsa a nod in the January 2011 issue.

Best way to start the day: Waking up to the chirping birds before dawn.

On a free afternoon: The Scotts love to “sit on our porch in a rocking chair and read, or maybe pick a bucket of blueberries and bake a pie with our granddaughters.”

Things to do with visitors: Manchester is the center of attention with excursions to the American Museum of Fly Fishing, Hildene (the historic summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln) and the famous Orvis Company Store. Otherwise, it’s a great place for long, picturesque drives on country roads with covered bridges, or golf among the vistas of the Green Mountains. u

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Above: Kayaking on the Battenkill River. Below left: Equinox Pond, Manchester. Below right: A horse show in Manchester.

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The Green Mountain State is less about individual towns and hamlets and more about a maple syrup-flavored taste of Colonial America. Bob and Karen Scott make their home in the southwestern part of the state; the nearby “big” cities of Brattleboro, Bennington and Rutland aren’t really all that big. Bob built a house there in 1990, and they’ve called it their summer (and winter holiday) home since getting married in 1995.

Who goes there: People who love the outdoors and New England overall.

Being surrounded by the Green Mountain National Forest, the Scotts say hiking and cross-country skiing are fabulous.

Biggest surprise: Vermont is rugged and rural; the Scott home is in “a very remote location” requiring extensive travel over dirt roads to reach it. They’re about 25 minutes from the nearest grocery store, which means they make extensive use of their orchard and produce syrup from their maple trees.

Favorite season: Summer is spectacular, with autumn “a very close second,” Karen says. During this time of year, she says, “the golf is wonderful and our perennial gardens are good for your soul.”

Dress code: No need to dress up when you’re coexisting with the land. Plan on going “super casual,” they say, with jeans and a sweater.

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Sharing Success Napa Valley’s Ann Colgin revels in the art of winemaking and a passion for giving back.

By Mark Spivak | PHotography by Mark Hanauer

An aerial view of Colgin Cellars’ IX Estate.

“I had no desire to make a lot of wine,” Ann Colgin says. “I just wanted to make the best wine possible.”

As we walk through her property on Napa Valley’s Pritchard Hill, it’s obvious she has succeeded in accomplishing both goals.

The production of Colgin Cellars is tiny, no more than 3,000 cases in a good vintage. The elegant, intensely crafted reds have become some of Napa’s most sought-after cult wines, with a waiting list of wine lovers seeking a spot on her coveted mailing list.

For more than a decade, the headquarters of Colgin Cellars has been at IX Estate—

named for the ninth parcel of the Long Family Partnership, which came up for sale in 1998. Ann and her husband, Joe Wender, were married on September 9 (or 9/9), adding a romantic tinge to their attachment to the property. The 125-acre estate benefits from the cooling effect of nearby Lake Hennessey, with the surrounding mountains protecting it from high winds.

“I had always been looking for a pristine piece of mountain property,” she says. “This location allowed us to carve out a 20-acre vineyard on an east-facing slope that is perfect for red wine varieties, such as Cabernet JULY/AUGUST 2011 57

Ann Colgin at the winery

To Naples residents, Colgin is best known for her support of the Winter Wine Festival.

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Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Syrah.”

To Naples residents, Colgin is best known for her support of the Winter Wine Festival. She was familiar with the area, having done business in Naples during her previous career as an art dealer. When friends approached her during the initial planning stages of the event, she became involved immediately. Although she participates in other charitable causes around the country, the Naples Winter Wine Festival has a special meaning for her.

“They had the vision of taking a wine auction and turning it into something that focused on the best of the best around the world,” she explains. “At the same time, they were committed to making a real contribution to the community by giving back.”

She has served as auctioneer under the tent since the Festival’s inaugural year in 2001, and anyone who has seen her in action has memories of her dynamic performance.

Colgin is a master at extracting the maximum from bidders, cheerfully goading them and playing them off against each other to achieve the highest sums for the area’s underprivileged children. As an experienced auctioneer, she’s continually amazed by the generosity of the Naples bidders.

“The competition among friends is one of the most remarkable things about the event,” she says. “At most charity auctions, other bidders will back off if they see someone is really interested in a particular lot. In Naples, they egg each other on and drive up the bid— they all really want to write a check that will benefit children in need.”

Back on Pritchard Hill, Colgin presides over a facility where her four wines are aged and bottled; they include Tychson Hill Cabernet Sauvignon (from her vineyard named for Josephine Tychson, California’s first female winemaker), the IX Estate and Cariad Napa Valley Red wines (both blends), and the IX Estate Syrah. The gravity-flow winery was meticulously designed to ensure a graceful and natural product, and the emphasis is on selection—the grapes are sorted twice before being fermented, “to give the wine

Clockwise from top: Sorting fruit before fermentation. For its 2008 and 2009 vintages, Colgin was the only U.S. vintner to use French barrels made from a 350-year-old tree grown in the Colbert area of the Tronçais forest, which the Sylvain family (a highly regarded French cooper) purchased at auction. The vineyard. The Colgin Library Collection.

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clarity and focus.” The 16,000-square-foot facility includes space for entertaining guests, as well as two cellars—the Colgin Library cellar and the couple’s personal collection—which house dozens of large-format bottles earmarked for donation to charity events.

The roster of Colgin’s team reads like a Who’s Who of the wine world. Her vines were planted by celebrated vineyard manager David Abreu, and Bordeaux consultant Dr. Alain Raynaud works on an exclusive basis with the property. The wine is made by Allison Tauziet, who trained in France before stints at Domaine Chandon and Far Niente.

During our visit in February, we were fortunate to taste both the 2008 IX Estate Syrah and Napa Valley Red wine, neither of which has been released. The blended red displayed powerful tannins and a range of rich, dark fruits, along with a distinct herbal edge. The Syrah was virtually perfect—concentrated yet seamless, with good acidity and remarkably ripe and attractive fruit.

As the Wine Festival approaches its twelfth year (January 27-29, 2012), poised to break the $100 million barrier in total money raised, Colgin is optimistic about the future. She’s continually impressed by the way the Festival monitors and manages the funds it raises.

“It’s been a difficult two or three years,” she acknowledges, “but the people who come to the Festival understand the need to continue what they started. The most important thing is the way the trustees make sure they get results for their donations. For me, the heart of the Festival is Friday’s ‘Meet the Kids’ tour and grant luncheon. Donors have the opportunity to meet the recipients, and witness the impact their contributions are making. Collier County is very much a place of haves and have-nots, and the Festival has changed the lives of so many children.

“Meeting the children makes you realize that many of them come from homes where there is no future, and a lot of them now have a future because of what the Festival is doing,” Colgin says. “This is extremely important today, when many people are being more careful with their charitable dollars, and it’s one of the reasons the Festival will prosper through its second decade.” u 60 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

Ann Colgin and Joe Wender’s personal wine collection.

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The Right Thing to Do A passion for charity and music combines magically one summer evening at the home of Carly Simon on Martha’s Vineyard.

By Kathy Becker | Photography by Jan Goldsmith

When John Goldsmith buys at charity auctions, he looks for packages that provide experiences he will never be able to repeat.

He got just that by contributing $26,000 to Eden Florida at its Alive in the World Concert in May 2010 for an opportunity to spend time at the Martha’s Vineyard home of iconic musician Carly Simon.

The details of the encounter were not clear. “It was left kind of gray on the schedule,” he says. “I don’t know if we knew exactly what we were getting.”

John and his wife, Jan Goldsmith, former broadcasters in Washington, D.C., are fans of Simon. “I’m totally into music.

We named our son Ben partly because she named her son Ben,” Jan says. Still, she was surprised her husband was bidding. Namesake notwithstanding, the Goldsmiths’ son Ben was also confused at his father’s interest in the trip. “He was texting me as I was bidding saying, ‘What are you doing?’” John recalls.

John says he knew that spontaneous experiences are often the best and had no doubt an intimate encounter with the musician would not disappoint. “You discover people are people when you visit them when they are in their comfort zone,” he says. “It’s a different experience. You get double bang for the buck when it’s for charity. This was certainly

This page, top: Carly Simon in her closet with her Oscar. Below: Jan Goldsmith, Bob Goldman and Carly Simon in Simon’s Martha’s Vineyard courtyard.

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the riskiest event I’ve bid on. We knew it would be a meal, but we didn’t know when. That was part of the excitement.

[Simon’s] song is ‘Anticipation’ and that’s very much what we went through.”

So far, his experiences with other iconic figures—the Goldsmiths have been on the set of the TV show The West Wing with actors Martin Sheen and Bradley Whitford, and on a movie set with Bruce Willis and Mos Def—have been great.

Despite the spontaneity, John wanted to invoke some planning—picking his companions carefully to make sure the chemistry was right. “We selected friends who would consider meeting

Above: Carly Simon’s house on Martha’s Vineyard has evolved through the years. Left: One of many courtyards and patios.

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Carly Simon and Ben and Sally Taylor in an impromptu concert at Simon’s home.

One of many garden paths on the property. Right: Holly Goldsmith, Ben Taylor and Ben Goldsmith.

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Carly Simon their ultimate experience,” John says.

“The best part for me was the enjoyment others were having.”

The Goldsmiths, their son Ben and daughter Holly, two friends of Jan’s from Washington, Jan’s sister and John’s cousin were ready when the details of the encounter became available.

It was a weekend of surprises. One of Jan’s friends from Washington, Vicky Lawford, is a fourth-generation Kennedy, and was able to get the group a spurof-the-moment invitation onto the Kennedy yacht for a sail, and also a tour of the Kennedy compound.

The next day, a driver picked up the party to take them to Simon’s more than 20-acre complex at the end of a winding road. The home, which started with a cabin built in 1969 by James Taylor, now has a recording studio, tennis court and watchtower, as well as outbuildings where Simon’s children with Taylor, Ben and Sally, live.

The dinner party was set outside under a tree in one of the many outdoor areas of the meandering home. During the first course of lamb chops, prepared by Neapolitan Bob Goldman, Simon asked Jan if they would like a tour of the house. “We saw every room, her closets, the part where she and James Taylor had lived that he built,” Jan says. “It was bucolic.”

In Simon’s closet, Jan and her sister, Judi Thompson of Naples, spied the Academy Award Simon won for best song in 1988. Jan says her sister asked why it wasn’t on display. “She said, ‘Where would I put it?

It’s so ostentatious.’”

The house was so beautiful and comfortable, John says, “there had to be 25 places where you would love to curl up for a while for the afternoon. The mixing of her era and the house was perfect. Even

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Clockwise from bottom left: One of many charming buildings on Simon’s estate.

Gardens abound, including a brick path noting the “High Road” and “Low Road.” A guitar weathervane.

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Gig for Good Seventeen years ago, Naples attorney Bob Goldman turned his belief in spotlighting artists such as Arnold McCuller into a private foundation: TARA, the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists. To help Eden Florida, which offers lifespan services for people with autism, he brought McCuller to perform at the first Alive in the World Concert 15 years ago.

Musician Ben Taylor, son of Carly Simon and James Taylor, has performed several times to benefit Eden, and at the May 2010 concert, an opportunity to spend the day with Carly Simon at her home was sold at auction.

At the gathering at Simon’s home in August 2010, Megan Goldman, Bob’s daughter, conducted an interview with Carly Simon and Ben and Sally Taylor on the creative process for TARA’s website.

Neapolitans John and Jan Goldsmith, former broadcasters, recorded the video. Goldsmith said the interview was supposed to be with Ben, but Carly came in for 10 minutes and stayed for more than an hour in what ended up being a family discussion with Ben, his musician sister Sally, and Simon.

“It was amazing having her sitting with her children, all saying things the other ones never knew about what inspires them, how they write and the creative process,” John Goldsmith says.

View the video and get more information on TARA and Ben Taylor’s Hearths for Haiti project on gigforgood.org.

The gathering.

the rocks outside looked like they were exactly where they belonged.”

After dinner, Carly, Ben and Sally moved across the courtyard for an impromptu concert. “The three of them plopped down on the patio,” John says. “It was so intimate and perfect for the day.”

“They just got up and walked over and sang, and the dog ran back and forth,” Jan says.

The Goldsmiths relived their dinner with Carly memories this May, when the Carly Simon experience raised $30,000 for Eden Autism Services during the auction at the Alive in the World Concert with Ben Taylor.

The Goldsmiths’ time with Simon has them believing nobody does it better. “Every time we look at these pictures, we get to live it over again,” Jan says. “It just makes us smile. It was a great experience. She’s a musical genius, and it was unforgettable being in her presence, seeing her style.” u JULY/AUGUST 2011 67

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“The renowned and award-winning architect Jeff Harrell did an incredible job of custom designing this home to fit the lot perfectly, maximizing the incredible golf course views. The owner was particularly ardent about having this house stay true to the Santa Barbara style,” says Eric Morris, Vice President of BCB Homes. “Everything

from the rounded corners of the walls, the textured stucco, double cap and pan roof, absence of casing on the windows, and faux finishing reflects this.”

The 6,200-square-foot home also features an award-winning kitchen, a woodpaneled office with gas fireplace, a large custom-designed movie theatre, a private elevator, and a two-story living room with floor-to-ceiling windows.

The spacious lanai is perfect for entertaining, complete with large, screenenclosed loggia, an outdoor kitchen, a fireplace and a plasma TV. Collins & DuPont, one of the area’s leading interior design firms, flawlessly added a designer touch to make the house a home. “The

owners had spent quite a bit of time in Italy,” says Sherri DuPont, president and co-founder of Collins & DuPont. “They asked that we incorporate some of the architectural detailing, as well as the sunny color palette they so loved from Cortona and other Tuscan cities.”

Mediterra is an exclusive memberowned country club and offers two 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf courses as well as a private beach club. for information Martinovich & Nulf of Royal Shell Real Estate Dru and Greg Martinovich or James Nulf, 239-325-3505

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The acrobats of Cirque du Soleil bring their amazing feats to Estero in the traveling production of Alegría, “a baroque ode to the energy, grace and power of youth.” The name means joy and jubilation in Spanish and precisely describes the program’s aura. The high-energy, mood-boosting show dazzles audiences with aerialists soaring 40 feet above the stage, fantastical costumes, lighting and makeup, and an emotional, lively musical score that moves between jazz, pop, tango and klezmer. Performances are August 10-14 at the Germain Arena. For information: cirquedusoleil.com/alegria.

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JULY/august 2011 Different Perspectives The Naples Art Association is exhibiting Visual Storytelling: Four Narrative Artists at Physicians Regional Medical Center on Pine Ridge Road, Naples. Four local artists—Gina Finch, Popo Flanigan, David Fuller and Sundance Sheppard—show what they cherish most in their paintings: their relationships with family, their friendships, and their ability to shed light on and find value in the things that many people tend to ignore. Located in the two-story atrium lobby and coffee shop at Physicians Regional, the exhibit runs through July 25. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. —Leah Ciesla

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Shark Attack It’s the Summer of the Shark at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Children aged 12 to 16 are invited to paint with Ron Steven (a.k.a. Rogest, one of the most recognized painters in marine dot art today), learn with Dr. José Castro about the research of sharks, watch an excerpt from his documentary Blue Water, White Death, or listen to a lecture given by Pat O’Donnell, long-time fisheries biologist with Rookery Bay, titled “Shark Nurseries in the Ten Thousand Islands Estuaries.” These special events will run July 18 to August 17. The Sharkabet art exhibit, which runs through September 2, features Ray Troll’s beautiful illustrations of living and extinct sharks from A-Z , and is based on Troll’s children’s book—a traveling exhibit not shown before in Southwest Florida. Pre-register at rookerybay.org, or call 239-417-6310, ext. 401. —L.C. 96 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

Ray Troll’s illustration depicts megalodon, a massive predator that munched on 30-foot whales half its size.

On July 15, Saks Fifth Avenue will introduce Fan di Fendi, offering it exclusively for two months. The fragrance, a radiant floral on a leather base, opens on vibrant, long-lasting freshness. Juicy pear and black currant are illuminated by tangerine and enriched with pink peppercorns. The sleek bottle pays homage to the gold buckle of the iconic Fendi Baguette bag, noble shapes and luxury materials.

ART & MUSEUMS Artist Colony at the Esplanade, Marco Island—Last Wednesday Art Walk, July 27, Aug. 31; marcoislandartistcolony.com.

Center for the Arts, Bonita Springs— Alla Prima … Alla Fun! group art lesson, July 7, Aug. 4; Hot Hot Hot exhibit, reception July 8, show through July 29; Art Walk at the Promenade, July 28, Aug. 25; Mix it Up, reception Aug. 5, show through Aug. 25; Raku & You, Aug. 16; 239-495-8989.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Naples—Closed for renovation through Oct. 31; conservancy.org.

DeBruyne Fine Art, Naples—Hot Nights, Cool Sights Gallery Party, July 14, presented by United Arts Council of Collier County, gallery reception, beautiful people, art, wine, hors d’oeuvres, free, reservations required; 239-263-8242.

Marco Island Historical Museum— Photography of Clyde Butcher, July 1-Aug. 31; Rob Storter Collection, July 1-31; 239642-1440.

Museum of the Everglades—Everglades City School Students Exhibit, June 1-August 31; 239-695-0008.

Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art Center, Naples—Growing Vision: Discovering Form & Shape in Nature, July 1-25; Members’ Photography Exhibition, through Aug. 6; Camera USA: National Photography Award show through Aug. 27; ARTScool Student Exhibition, Aug. 13-27, opening reception, Aug. 14; 239-262-6517.

Naples Historical Society—Tours of Palm Cottage, Wednesdays and Saturdays; Naples Historic District Walking Tour, July 6, Aug. 3; Tours of the Norris Gardens, July 7, 22, Aug. 4, 18; 239-261-8164.

DEC. 1 – 11, 2011 THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Hilariously hip musical comedy where losers can be winners

JAN. 5 – 15, 2012 COMPANY Sondheim’s innovative musical examines “Is it better to be married or single?”

MARCH 8 - 18, 2012 LITTLE WOMEN Beloved American family classic, now a powerful musical

MAY 3 – 13, 2012 THE BOY FRIEND Sparkling 1920’s tap-dancing romp

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Master Class Chef Tony Ridgway’s Third Street Cooking School is one of the joys of summer. Among this year’s topics will be Taste of Cheese. “We’ll sit around one long table and spend the first hour smelling and tasting small morsels of cheese,” Ridgway says.

Then, “We’ll taste the cheese with a selection of Champagne, wine and beer. We’ll also sample a variety of condiments specifically prepared to complement the cheese.” Another intriguing session is What the Heck is UMAMI! Ridgway says, “I’m very excited about this one, as taste is key in every preparation. We’ll start with the basics and address salt, sweet, bitter and sour. We’ll add on umami,” he says. “Toward the end we’ll have a blind tasting to identify several food products. We complete the day with a broad sampling of entrées that epitomize the full flavor palate.” Classes will be at Ridgway Bar & Grill July 9 and 23, and August 13 and 27; additional topics and schedule details to be announced; call 239-262-5500.

Heidi Saletko: Frond Zoo Exhibit, July 1-31; 239-252-4000.

Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art—Closed until fall; 239-597-1900.

Rosen Gallery & Studios, Naples— Group Exhibition, Professional Studio Artists of Naples, through Oct. 4; 239-821-1061.

CHILDREN/TEENS Cambier Park, Naples—Concert for Kids, Aug. 6; 239-774-5858.

Center for the Arts, Bonita Springs— Youth Theater Production, School House Rock, Aug. 5-6; 239-495-8989.

Gulfshore Playhouse—STARs summer acting session for teens, July 11-22, Norris Center, Naples; gulfshoreplayhouse.org.

Naples Botanical Garden—Green Gardeners Camp, July 5-8 and 25-29; Wild Florida Wanderers Camp, July 11-15; Solar Explorers Camp, July 18-22; 239-643-7275.

Naples Players—Summer theater camps and classes, July 11-22, July 25-Aug. 5, Sugden Community Theatre; 239-263-7990.

FOOD, WINE & FASHION Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Naples—Kids’ Free Fridays, through Aug. 19; 239-417-6310.

Angelina’s Ristorante, Bonita Springs—Summer Wine Dinners, France, July 20, Aug. 17; 239-390-3187.

Sugden Regional Park, Naples—Ice Cream Social, Collier County Parks & Recreation wraps up summer fun, live music, contests, free ice cream, a giant water slide and free kayaking and paddle-boating at Lake Avalon, July 30; 239-793-4414.

Marilyn’s Distinctive European Fashion, Naples—Building a Wardrobe for Leisure, July 7; Using Accessories to Express Your Style, July 14; How to Make the Most of Your Looks, July 21; 239-206-4460.

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Naples Academy of Ballet—Summer program, Aug. 8-19; 239-732-1000.

Center for the Arts, Bonita Springs— Family Movie Night, The Lion King, July 11, Second Hand Lions, Aug. 8; 239-495-8989.

Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art Center, Naples—ArtScool, through Aug. 12; 239-262-6517.

Naples Historical Society, Palm Cottage Theater—Naples Oral Histories, Ray Carroll, July 2; Jackie

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McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, Naples—Wine dinners, chef Wade Lowes’ creations with regional wines, July 25, Aug. 22; 239-591-2299.

Third Street South, Naples—Farmers market, Saturday mornings, behind Tommy Bahama; Thursdays on Third, July 21, Aug. 18; 239-434-6533.

The Village on Venetian Bay, Naples— Village Nights, shopping, dining and live music, July 7, Aug. 4; 239-261-6100.

Day Celebration, July 2, games, crafts, music, prizes, parade, fireworks, McLeod Park, Everglades City; 239-695-2905.

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4—Fourth of July Parade, Downtown Naples, Broad Avenue South, Third Street South, Fifth Avenue South, Eighth Street South; 239-213-7120.

Gulf Coast Runners, Fleischmann Park; 239-434-9786.

THEATER/DANCE Center for the Arts, Bonita Springs— Live! at the Promenade, Jay Taylor, July 7, Reggae, Aug. 11; 239-495-8989.

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club—SummerJazz on the Gulf series, Late Night Brass, July 23, Monique and NuVibe, August 27; 239-261-2222.

Norris Center, Naples—A Celebration of Dixieland Jazz, Naples Jazz Masters, Saturdays through Sept. 24; 239-213-3058.

4—Fourth of July Fireworks, Naples Pier; 239-213-7120.

SPECIAL EVENTS—AUGUST Naples Players—42nd Street; July 1-30; Kidz­Act productions: The Ever After, July 8-10; Wonderland! Aug. 9-13; Sugden Community Theatre; 239-263-7990.

6—Arts for Act, Graffiti Night, fine art auction and gala to benefit Abuse Counseling & Treatment Inc., Harborside Event Center, Fort Myers; artsforactfineartauction.com.

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Capt. Brien’s Off the Hook Comedy Club, Marco Island—Rich Guzzi: All Ages Family Hypnotism Show, July 1-3; Mike Epps, July 7-9; Gary Valentine, July 21-24; Shang, July 28-30; Pauly Shore, Aug. 4-7; Donnell Rawlings, Aug. 11-14; Anthony Jeselnik, Aug. 18-21; Josh Wolf, Aug. 26-27; OffTheHookComedy.com.

SPORTS—JULY 4—Firecracker 5K Race, sponsored by

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Fifth Avenue Design Gallery A vast selection of fabrics, furniture, art, accessories, rugs, wall coverings and estate pieces can be found at Fifth Avenue Design Gallery, where an experienced design staff combines a wide selection of products with inspiration to create one-of-a-kind spaces.

365 Fifth Ave. S., Naples 239-417-3650 | fifthavenuedesigngallery.com

Pucci & Catana Luxury Pet Boutique For trendy four-legged clients, this upscale boutique offers fabulous haute couture, organic treats, luxurious spa products and a stunning collection of designer collars, harnesses and leashes. Top designers include Juicy Pet, Roberto Cavalli, Dean & Tyler, Unleashed Life, Hartman & Rose, Lou & Luxie and BowHausNYC. 647 Fifth Ave. S., Naples 239-263-9663

Marilyn’s A tastefully appointed boutique featuring hand-selected, beautifully crafted European accessories from France, Spain and Italy, Marilyn’s offers a unique selection of fashionable shoes, silk scarves, blouses, belts, purses and jewelry.

331 Fifth Ave. S., Naples 239-206-4460 | marilynhellman.com

Philip Douglas Salon Humidity, salt air and sun can take a toll on your hair, but Philip Douglas presents a solution: Kitoko Advanced Hair Therapy. Perfect for all hair types, this dry oil is rich in vitamins A, E and F, and provides a naturally derived UV filter while smoothing and strengthening damaged and overworked hair.

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Tickled Pink One of Naples’ most charming and sophisticated shopping destinations makes its home in the quaint Third Street South shopping district. Working with colors that reflect the season, Tickled Pink’s designer creations are perfect for every fun-filled occasion.

1300 Third St. S., Naples 239-435-0004

Jami’s Jami’s celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and though four decades have brought plenty of change, much remains the same. Jami’s continues to offer quintessential “Florida lifestyle” clothing for today’s modern woman with a style of her own. With three area locations, Jami’s specializes in jackets, dressy and casual sportswear, and marketexclusive basics.

The Plaza: 1170 Third St. S., Naples, 239-262-4299; The Village on Venetian Bay: 4266 Gulfshore Blvd. N., Naples, 239-262-4944; The Promenade: 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, 239-949-1210 | jamis-jcc.com

BR uno A specialty gift boutique featuring home accessories by Hermès, Baccarat Crystal, Mariposa and Mary Jurek, as well as European jewelry and Italian and French handbags, BR uno caters to discerning customers looking for unique gifts.

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Finials Foray A unique store with a unique name, specializing in unique items for the home, made by artists from around the world. Finials Foray also offers interior-design services, custom lamps and furniture, gifts, handbags, jewelry, sports memorabilia and eco-friendly products.

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Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art What: Feast for the Eyes, a series of salon dinners at collectors’ homes to benefit the museum Venue: The home of Karen and Bob Scott 1. Shelly and Ralph Stayer 2. Terry and Bob Edwards, Barbara Jordan 3. Bob and Karen Scott 4. George and Wynnell Schrenk

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What: Annual fundraising luncheon and boutique to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida, with a runway fashion show

by Saks Fifth Avenue Venue: Quail West Country Club 1. Joanne Walsh, Debby Urbaniak 2.

Susan Summer, Brenda Baker 3. Julie Fisher, Carolyn Pentz, Elyse Sashin 4.

Barbara Burkett, Norine Corbo, Ann King

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4 The Italian Cultural Society What: Cristiana Pegoraro piano concert Venue: Moorings Presbyterian Church 1. Cristiana Pegoraro, Sue and Fred Luconi, Luciano Morello 2.

Richard and Paula Cappalli, Cristiana Pegoraro, Adam Crescenzi 3. Donna Lenzi, James and Arlene Santangelo 4. Jean DiPierro, Joe and Phyllis Crivelli

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by Jimmy Keys, raised money to grant 12 wishes for children in Southwest Florida.

Venue: Club at The Strand 1. Lisa and Tyler Longo, Lisa Herrlich, Bob DesJardin (front row), Chris and Tori Longo 2. Bill and Donna Daubmann 3. Marcia Carbo, Yanet Rios

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What: Annual Walk and preview party for Team Favoloso, which raised $29,070 this year, for a total of more than $130,000 in eight years, for NAMI Venues: Home of Team Favoloso founder Rosemary Pace, and Cambier Park 1. Rosemary Pace, Antoinette Polazkowys, Patricia Yasbeck Pike, Kate Nowak 2. Marlene and Brian Liss 3. Team Favoloso, with Walk Grand Marshal Matt Giraud (back row in black), a finalist from American Idol Season 8 4. Larry Phillips, Rosemary Pace, Hank Bergstrom

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ncolor {salon+boutique2} What: The ncolor {salon+boutique2} style show with stylist to the stars Oribe, who also announced exclusive distribution of Oribe products at ncolor 1. Full house 2. Linda Harden, Dottie Remondi, Gary Harlan 3.

Meggan Bradley, Oribe 4. Julie Schmelzlie, Dale Harris, Oribe, Toni Morgan, Keri Cheffy

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What: Magic Under the Mangroves, with more than 450 attendees, raised a record $550,000 for Conservancy programs. Northern Trust and Gulf Bay were the presenting sponsors.

Venue: Cap d’Antibes at Pelican Bay 1. Stephen and Mary Jane Briggs, Geri Moll, Nancy White 2.

Jeannie Smith, Nancy White, Maureen Lerner, Sue Dalton 3. J. Robert 4. Scott Robertson, Mayor Bill Barnett

Founders Fund Inc. What: Preferred Travel of Naples’ annual travel show, Explore Your Dream Destinations, raised more than $14,000 for scholarships to Collier County students.

Venue: The Club at Pelican Bay

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1. Lynn Ferraina with Bill and Jerilyn Mahler at a speech by stress expert Loretta LaRoche sponsored by Ciccarelli Advisory Services.

2. Pamela Ginzburg, Frank Russen, Ingrid Aielli, artist Yankel Ginzburg at a reception for Ginzburg at The Englishman, sponsored by Sea Salt.

3. Heidi and Alan Farrugia, Donna Solimene at Marissa Collection’s 35th Anniversary Party with Brunello Cucinelli.

4. Eve May, Lynn Sherr, Jutta Parsons at a Wellesley Club of Naples Lunch at Parsons’ home. Sherr, an awardwinning journalist, author and Wellesley graduate, was in Naples for a Naples Zoo fundraiser.

5. Front row: Ellen Granger, Kathy Feinstein, Karen Conley, Liz Peña Allbritten, L. Patt Franciosi, Kerry M. Geroy, Joanna Fitzgerald, Vi Steffan. Back row: Lois Thome, Sandy Parker, Kim Slote, Mary B. Brown, Dawn Montecalvo, Jacquelyn Pierce at the Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation’s Women of Achievement lunch at Grey Oaks Country Club.

6. Former racecar driver and LeMans champion Derek Bell, Eddie Mihalovich, Theo Joanos at an event at Naples Municipal Airport with Bentley of Naples and Flexjet.

7. Tuck Tyler, Mary Anne Stephens and her husband, Don Shula, at a United Way of Collier County cocktail party for its DeToqueville givers at Shula’s, featuring the former NFL coach and some former Miami Dolphins players.

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8. Rick Borman, Sarah Palin, Jill Fralick, Todd Palin at Naples Town Hall Distinguished Speaker Series, for which Sarah was the speaker.

9. Scott and Renee Relf, Sarah Palin, Kristin Stone, James Coker at Naples Town Hall Distinguished Speaker Series.

10. (Front) Ralph and Shelly Stayer, Jim Malone, Scott Lutgert, Linda Malone, Simone Lutgert, Marissa Hartington, Shelia Davis, Carol Lund, Retta and Elliot Singer; (back) Boomer Esiason, Bob and Barb Crown, Tom Lund, Heidi and Alan Farrugia at the Boomer Esiason Foundation’s Booming Celebration in New York, where Ralph Stayer was honored.

11. Barbara Begochea-Perez, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Sonia Figueroa in the Oasis Tower I lobby before the Art of the Olympians Fundraiser Gala, “Ignite Inspiration.”

12. Shelia Davis, Patty Baker and Ingrid Seward, editor of Majesty Magazine, at Claridge’s in London. They also attended a concert and dinner for the Prince of Wales’ Prince’s Foundation for Children and the Arts at Buckingham Palace.

13. Allison Durian, Kelly McCready at a wine-tasting event hosted by the Young Professionals for David Lawrence Center at Tony’s Off Third in Old Naples.

14. Cindy Johnston, Daniela and Ryan Needler at the Young Professionals for David Lawrence event.

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GIVING BACK

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By Christina Wells

Bob Cahners is a man of steel. In the last 10 years, he earned six world and 18 national masters championships in hammer and weight throws. His track record in philanthropy is equally impressive. A retired real estate developer, his approach to giving is a direct result of tradition. He sits on the grants committee of two family charitable foundations.

“My national and international interests are handled through the foundations and in accordance with their mission statements,” Cahners says. “We enthusiastically support organizations that promote the preservation of Jewish heritage. Medical and educational institutions are also high on the foundations’ mission statement.”

He embraces a hands-on approach to giving. “I’m rather compulsive about my association with the community organizations that I support,” he says. “In most cases I have joined their boards and have become very involved with committee work. I have always felt that if a group is worthy of my money, it is also worthy of my most valuable commodity—my time.”

Cahners served as chairman of the board of trustees of The Shelter for Abused Women & Children; board president of the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida; and a board member of Avow Hospice, Gulfshore Playhouse and the Naples Botanical Garden.

“From a local standpoint, I want to help further the goals of organizations that support children and families in crisis, as well as what I like to call typically Naples organizations,” Cahners says. “The focus is on groups that can be called real community assets and set Naples apart.”

In New England, Cahners was a trustee of the University of New England; overseer, Northeastern University; director, Newton-Wellesley Hospital; and overseer, Boston Museum of Science. He joins his family in support for the State of Israel.

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“My grandfather had a saying, ‘Shrouds have no pockets’,” Cahners says. “There’s just

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