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A SEASON TO SHINE Gifts, gems, inspiration

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CONTENTS

DECEMBER 2019

FEATURES 68 / HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Brian and Nicole Roland reflect on how they find time to create new traditions

By Kathy Becker

76 / THE MUSE All the world’s a stage when you wear these stunning evening garments Photography by Greg Lotus

86 / YULE JEWELS

When it comes to seasonal attire, blue is the chicest color

By Mary Murray

92 / PRESENT PERFECT Cross everyone off of your shopping list with help from our curated gift guide Photography by Vanessa Rogers

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20 / FROM THE EDITOR 22 / IN FOCUS The Collier Building Industry Association presents its annual Sand Dollar Awards, and Gulf Coast International Properties hosts a client appreciation event

INSIDER 29 / ART START The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society announces the winners of its Amateur Nature Photography Contest

30 / NEW & NOW St. Matthew’s House breaks ground on a restaurant, and new work from a Zimbabwe sculptor comes to Naples

32 / RENOVATIONS The Baker Museum reopens at Artis—Naples

34 / FINDS

JAMES BALSTON PHOTOGRAPHY

These essentials embrace the best of the holidays

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STYLE 37 / THE LOOK Mickey Mouse hits the runway, plus silver accents for season

40 / BIJOUX Redefine seaside glamour with ocean-inspired jewelry

ABODE 43 / DESIGN

This golf community home is one serene dream

48 / ELEMENTS Add a posh pop to your powder room

50 / INSPIRED LIVING

One blogger’s decor and entertaining tips and picks

ESCAPE 55 / WANDERLUST

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Experience the best of the English countryside and London living at these haute properties

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at Walt Disney World SPM PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHER: JERRY RABINOWITZ MODELS: NICOLE AND BRIAN ROLAND LOCATION: THE ROLAND RESIDENCE, NORTH NAPLES NICOLE’S HAIR AND MAKEUP: DANI TAVERNA, DUALITY ARTISTRY, NAPLES

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62 / TRAVEL JOURNAL Fashionista Marylynda MacDonald’s guide to Miami

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64 / HIGH ROAD All aboard the LY 650, Lexus’ first ultra-luxury yacht

By Howard Walker

TASTE 97 / DESSERT

A classic dish goes up in flames at The French

98 / LOCAL BITES

The Bay House and The Claw Bar bring a fine dining twist to Southern cuisine, the owner of Naples Cyclery serves up health-focused fare next door at Fit & Fuel Café, and Brambles excels in the art of English tea

104 / OFF THE VINE

Give Champagne the slip and try a sparkling alternative

By Mark Spivak

BALANCE 107 / SELF-CARE

We showcase 12 ways to find your bliss and remain calm during the hustle and bustle of the holidays

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108 / HEALTH & FITNESS

Five dairy-free milk alternatives, three cooking challenges to strenghten cognition, one app for better cosmetic shopping, four indoor plants with air-quality benefits, two clean-cleaning companies, and a way to combat sweating

112 / BEAUTY

Shimmering neutrals offer a nouveau take on glitz

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114 / WEALTH

The ins and outs of Libra, Facebook’s new cryptocurrency

AGENDA 133 / TOP BILLNG

Darius Rucker and Lady Antebellum head to Naples for the inaugural Live Fest

134 / ARTS & CULTURE

What to see and do this month

SEEN 142 / SOCIAL SNAPSHOTS

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SENSE OF PLACE 144 / KATHY BIGHAM

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FROM THE EDITOR

My family wasn’t huge into the holidays, perhaps because we moved almost every year until I was in high school or because my mother considered gratuitous decoration unseemly. In my Army-brat mind, in fact, Santa didn’t slide down the chimney. He rappelled off the roof with a rucksack full of practical, task-oriented gifts such as Ticonderoga pencils. But we did, however, have one tradition that defined us—an orange in the toe of our stocking.

Saint Nick wouldn’t deliver this citrus surprise (which was anything but) until well after my siblings and I were asleep on Christmas Eve. The next morning was marked by the four of us, still not quite awake, trooping into the kitchen to deposit the fruit back into the bottom drawer of the fridge. In this issue, we celebrate rituals that range from the sensible—the orange did give the stocking heft and provide a healthy snack—to the sublime.

Crave Culinaire co-owners Nicole and Brian Roland, for example, serve holiday cake atop the treasured wedding china of Nicole’s grandmother. The couple, who’ve been married for three years, are not only creating traditions but also blending them from two faiths. Their story of entertaining at home—and the special touches they provide to welcome guests for an annual Christmas Day feast—begins on page 68.

Also in this issue (if you’d like to put more in a stocking than an orange), we invite you to explore our gift guide, curated especially for the pet lovers, travelers, food and drink aficionados, and athletes in your life. Start on page 92 to get a taste of what’s in store, ranging from Wholesome Hound treats for your dog to Norman Love Confections for you. And with giving in mind, we’re pleased to highlight a dream coming true for St. Matthew’s House. The Naples nonprofit, which serves more than half-a-million meals annually in Collier County, has broken ground on a sprawling culinary complex (page 30) that will include a public restaurant.

Philanthropy means galas galore, of course, and we raise the curtain on festive glamour with sumptuous gowns by Valentino, Versace, Giambattista Valli, and more. We hope you’ll relish pages 76 to 91, which feature the rich fabrics and radiant jewels of December. Silver and gold, indeed, from Graff to Seaman Schepps and many others.

It’s our wish at Naples Illustrated this holiday season that you’re not only surrounded by the glove-free warmth of Gulf Coast living but also by the warmth of family and friends.

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TO THE MANTEL BORN AWAITING THE ORANGE AT AGE 6 IN ATCHISON, KANSAS, AND LATER IN GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA.

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The event was sponsored by Florida Design.

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Fowl Play The “Ding” Darling Day Amateur Nature Photography Contest was for the birds recently, at least when it came to first and second place. Kent Jager’s white-eyed portrait of a vireo, which he shot at the wildlife refuge, took top honors among 191 entries. Says judge and professional photographer David Meardon of the Sanibel Island resident’s entry: “This lighting is even, the bird is sharp and separated well from the soft, green background, and the bird is expressive.”

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The winning photographs and honorable mention entries will be on display in the Refuge Education Center throughout the year. (dingdarlingsociety.org) —Loretta Grantham

Clockwise from top: White-Eyed Vireo, Kent Jager, first place; Keep Your Distance, Larry Brophy, third place; Flight, Martha Huard, second place.

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FRONT of HOUSE St. Matthew’s House, which has been breaking bread for the hungry and homeless in Collier County for more than 30 years, has broken ground on a state-of-the-art restaurant and catering facility. After serving three meals a day in the same building since 1994, the Naples nonprofit has embarked on LuLu’s Kitchen, a $3 million–plus complex that will include an St. Matthew’s House aims to expand culinary training and menu options via LuLu’s Kitchen, which will include a 65-seat public restaurant.

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“St. Matthew’s House is one of the biggest food providers in our area,” says Vann Ellison, president and CEO of the agency that serves more than 500,000 meals a year to St. Matthew’s residents and others in the community. The organization also operates five thrift stores, a car wash and detail center, and catering service Delicious by Design. “We wanted to improve our food quality and also provide better training for people who may want to enter the restaurant industry, whether it’s working in the kitchen or explaining menu options to guests.”

LuLu’s Kitchen, which was launched by a gift from the Holecek Family Foundation and will be located just north of the St. Matthew’s complex on Airport-Pulling Road, is scheduled to open next summer. (stmatthewshouse.org) —L.G.

NO STONE UNTURNED Zimbabwe master Shona stone sculptor Godfrey Zonde (pictured left) will visit Call of Africa’s Native Visions Gallery in Naples December 4 to discuss his latest collection.

“Godfrey carries on the tradition of sculptors who believe they’re literally liberating the spirits out of their stone mediums,” says Call of Africa founder Ross Parker. “He’s adept in both realism and abstract works and is a master restorer of artwork created in stone indigenous to Africa.”

Parker, a Zimbabwe expatriate and former soldier, worked in the diamond and sports car industries until opening his first gallery in Boca Raton in 1987, followed by a Fifth Avenue South location 12 years later.

“I wanted to run a gallery where art became a vehicle for giving back, and I knew that there’s nothing more powerful in bringing the plight of Africa to the attention of the world than showcasing African art.” (nativevisions.com) —L.G.

Godfrey Zonde sculpted Rip Tide in verdite, a rare stone found only in eastern Zimbabwe and South Africa.

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Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi’s Master Plan includes a terrace at The Baker Museum (above) that will open in January and a central courtyard (below) that's envisioned for the future.

RENOVATIONS

A Better BAKER

The reimagined museum signals a NEW ERA at Artis—Naples

By Cathy Chestnut The transformed Baker Museum, which reopens this month, is the “first step in a much larger vision” at Artis—Naples, one that interweaves the campus’ layers of culture together for the first time while connecting with the coastal environment, says architect Michael Manfredi. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to bring these together, the performing arts and visual arts, and the inside and outside.”

Based in New York City, Weiss/Manfredi Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism designed the $26.5-million renovation and expansion of the museum and envisioned the $150-million master plan for the Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus. The husband-andwife team of Manfredi and Marion Weiss has earned a revered reputation for similar projects, including the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Center and Seattle Art Museum Olympic Sculpture Park.

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bring world-class performing and visual arts together in an interesting way, the way Artis— Naples does,” he notes, calling the campus a “magic cauldron of the arts.”

Copious windows and terraces highlight views outside and invite natural light in.

Enhanced performance, learning, and event spaces provide flexibility for a range of disciplines and uses. “Tying all of the arts together in this first phase was central to the ethos of this project,” Manfredi says. “We want to see them as companions.”

The Baker Museum was built in 2000 and sustained damage during Hurricane Irma in 2017, when the exterior stucco cracked and leaked. The new exterior is clad in a pleated metal panel and Jura limestone system, designed to equalize during shifts in atmospheric pressure. The creamy-beige limestone originated in ancient oceans and is composed of sea fossils—the natural hue and texture a reflection of Naples’ coastline. The Figge Conservatory made way for a courtyard and expanded Norris Garden that draws patrons toward the museum’s exterior staircase and performance halls. Contiguous galleries are complemented with breakout galleries on the third floor. The rooftop features a bar, outdoor sculptures, and vistas of the shoreline and setting sun.

Opened in 1989, the campus became a fragmented collection of buildings. Manfredi and Weiss use adjectives such as graceful, undulating, curving, and gentle to describe the architecture and landscape today, and as the master plan unfolds over the next 25 years. “These wandering lines and open portals are a forward-looking expression of the campus identity,” Weiss says.

“The curves lead you to the next discovery, and this leads you to the elements that are always changing.” (artisnaples.org)

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LOUNGE ACT The perfect pick for evening TV sessions or lazy weekend mornings, these pajamas ($245) from Derek Rose delight with a toile pattern and pure cotton coziness. Maus & Hoffman, Naples (mausandhoffman.com)

WATER WORKS The power of Hungarian thermal water along with nine botanicals and a triple lipid complex come together in Peter Thomas Roth’s Hungarian mineral heat mask ($58), which helps nourish and restore skin’s appearance. Sephora, Naples, Estero (sephora.com)

SUNNY DISPOSITION 21 Drops’ Sunshine concentrate and diffusing oil ($25) is like Florida in a bottle. Sweet orange meets mandarin and bergamot in this boosting blend you can diffuse in your home or add to your bath. The Woodhouse Day Spa, Naples (woodhousespas.com)

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WEIGHT AND SEE Blanquil’s 15-pound Chill Cooling weighted blanket ($299) promotes the same feelings of security and anxiety reduction achieved with similar products, but adds an ultra-breathable fabric that wicks away moisture and absorbs the body heat of hot sleepers. Mattress Firm, Naples (mattressfirm.com)

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HAUTE COCOA Kick up the craftsmanship of your cocoa with Williams Sonoma’s double dark hot chocolate ($38), made with two kinds of artisanal dark chocolate and paired with vanilla marshmallows. Williams Sonoma, Naples (williams-sonoma.com)

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Resurrect family game night with an upscale version of a treasured favorite.

Pottery Barn’s Monopoly luxury edition ($229) is crafted of wood with a gray finish and textured faux leather. Pottery Barn, Naples (potterybarn.com)

READY TO ROLL Increase flexibility, relieve aches and pains, and target tension in the small muscles of the foot with the TriggerPoint NANO Foot Roller ($25), made of a density foam that aims to replicate the feeling of a massage therapist’s fingertips.

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WARMHEARTED With its hearts and stars design, this Starstruck sweater ($272) by Brodie Cashmere marks a joyous return to sweater weather. Purple Poppy, Naples (purplepoppy.com)

LUCKY DOG Let your pooch have its just desserts with these Smilin’ Dog Bakery cupcakesized bundt cakes ($6), stuffed with all-natural peanut butter. Smilin’ Dog Bakery, Naples (smilindogbakery.com)

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In the Chinese zodiac, 2020 is the year of the rat.

Gucci is celebrating by adorning many ready-towear pieces and accessories from its Cruise 2020 collection with a much cuddlier—and instantly recognizable—rodent: Mickey Mouse. From colorful prints to embroidered patches and jacquard motifs, the iconic Walt Disney mascot appears on everything from a Mini GG Supreme guitar case ($8,900) to a small bucket bag in cuir leather ($2,390). It all adds up to the perfect uniform for your next trip to the happiest place on earth.

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1. WAVE RIDER Van Cleef & Arpels Haliades Sapphire necklace with sapphires and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, price upon request. Van Cleef & Arpels, Naples (vancleefarpels.com) 2. DOWN BELOW Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger poid urchin earrings with diamonds set in platinum, $45,000. Tiffany & Co., Naples (tiffany.com) 3. OCTOPUS’ GARDEN Staurino Fratelli Staurino Nature Collection ring with diamonds, pink sapphires, and rubies set in 18-karat white gold, $26,850. (staurinofratelli.com) 4. STARFISH SOIREE Lydia Courteille Deep Sea earrings with sapphires set in 18-karat gold, price upon request. (lydia courteille.com) 5. WATER WORLD Bulgari Cinemagia High Jewelry earrings with chalcedony, lapis lazuli, diamonds, and sapphires set in white gold, price upon request. Bulgari, Design District, Miami (bulgari.com) 6. QUITE THE CATCH Oscar Heyman fish brooch with diamonds, sapphires, and enamel set in platinum, price upon request. Bigham Jewelers, Naples (bighamjewelers.com) 7. SHELL GAME Bibi van der Velden shell bangle with brown diamonds, mother-of-pearl, white quartz, and blue and green sapphires set in 18-karat white and rose gold, $11,693. (bibivandervelden.com) 8. HORSING AROUND Wendy Yue seahorse ring with opal, lapis lazuli, sapphires, turquoise, tsavorites, and champagne and white diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $11,500. Marissa Collections, Naples (marissacollections.com)

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By Mary Thurman Yuhas | Photography by SPM Photography After giving condo living a try, the owners of this home were eager to return to the upscale golfing community of Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs, where they could be closer to longtime friends and take advantage of the three on-site golf courses. But as easy as their decision to purchase a property in Bonita Bay was, they knew it would be a chal

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lenge to transform their four-bedroom, 3,493-square-foot, Mediterranean villa into a newer, more traditional style given its elevation and floodplain. Having worked with her previously, the owners had faith that RenĂŠe Gaddis, principal of Naples-based RenĂŠe Gaddis Interiors, could handle the request.

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To achieve the open look her clients desired, Gaddis decided to remove multiple walls and raise all of the ceilings in the one-story home. For the permitted work, she selected Van Eliza Design in Naples. Architect Amanda Geary and design drafter Chris Hylemon drew the architectural plans and ceiling details. “This was a gut and redo, and a team effort from the start,” says Gaddis.

To initiate the design portion of the project, Gaddis talked with the owners about what pieces they wished to keep, as many of the furnishings and all of the artwork are from their collection. The soft color palette of blues, grays, and minty greens was inspired by a beautiful Hollyhock Schumacher fabric Gaddis used on a bed pillow in the blue guest room. Another prominent feature is the new smoked-oak hardwood floor, which replaced a dated tile.

Gaddis was eager to start the decorating portion of this project, adding that, because she’d previously worked with these clients, she knew she could push the envelope and have some creative freedom. “They let me do some things that a lot of people would be afraid to do, like the fun tile and painted cabinetry in different colors.”

In the stylish great room, Gaddis designed the custom media center and stained-driftwood ceiling beams, with Stephen Ruffino, of Naples-based Ruffino Cabinetry, stepping in to fabricate both elements. Gaddis chose to reinvent a few of the clients’ existing pieces. In addition to covering the sofa in an oatmeal linen fabric, she also sanded the formerly crackle-finished coffee table and applied an umber finish to drastically change its character.

Clockwise from above: The great room features a game table; a chandelier with crystal flowers crowns the dining table; calming green-blue hues imbue the master bedroom.

She accessorized with coral sculptures and throw pillows outfitted in whimsical prints.

This room is also supremely comfortable, a trait the clients requested, says Gaddis. “I found a very inexpensive, informal rug so the grandkids and dog can scoot on it and the clients don’t have to worry about it,” she explains. Another playful touch is the game table, which is flanked by a pair of velvet armchairs.

Barefoot elegance abounds in the dining area. A custom valance covered in the same fabric as the great room panels draws attention to the window that was shortened to accommodate the built-in bar.

Natural light bathes the circular table, and a long chandelier, which boasts hand-chiseled crystal flowers and a brass frame, humanizes the scale of the 16-foot-high ceiling.

Situated between glass and brass bistro shelves, the two-tone range

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The custom bunk beds are equipped with USB ports.

hood in the magnificent kitchen is a showstopper. A large window once again invites lots of sunshine into the space, and a pair of pendants illuminates the primary work station. Gaddis designed and Ruffino fabricated all of the cabinetry—including the large piece that serves as the pantry and holds the refrigerator and freezer—as well as the custom table extending from the kitchen island.

“The apothecary chest was the clients’,” says Gaddis. “It was a last-minute placement and fits perfectly at the end of the island.”

The floral grass cloth wallpaper makes a huge statement in the tiny powder room. A hexagonal mirror suspended over the cobalt blue floating vanity augments the drama, while brass fixtures imbue an urban-chic aesthetic.

The calming master bedroom abounds in clean lines, soft hues, and warm-wood detailing. The bed is a dream come true, with custom bedding, a linen headboard outlined in stained walnut, and an antique screen

that heightens the focal point. The room’s relaxed vibe continues in the master bath, which has a double vanity, his and hers commode rooms, and a heated marble floor. The bespoke upper cabinets—also fabricated by Ruffino—feature antique-mirror windows fronted with metal mesh. “I kept and framed the large mirror so they would have ample room to share it,” Gaddis notes.

Intended for the clients’ young grandchildren, the happiest annex in the residence is the cheerful bunk room. When Gaddis envisioned the custom bunks—fabricated by Joel Polak, principal of Truly Handy in Bonita Springs—safety was her primary concern.

Extra guardrails with a ladder in the opening help to prevent falls. The beds become an adorable retreat with the addition of custom bedding, tongue-and-groove detailing on the back walls, and book shelves with USB ports for the children to charge their devices.

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The master bath has a heated marble floor and elegant decor accents.

with nail trim lends a cozy impression, while a large mirror makes the room appear more expansive. The en-suite bath is also small, but Gaddis incorporated wallpaper that adds some extra dimension. “I love wallpaper,” she says. “People are often afraid of it, but today it is very easy to remove because there is sizing behind it.

After removing the wallpaper, skim over the sizing, and it can be painted.”

Shutters, a unique fan light, and lovely French chairs with grosgrain trim inspire

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a vintage ambience in the blue bedroom.

For a twist, Gaddis used a steel-framed industrial shower door in the adjoining bath.

It contrasts nicely with the patterned floor and subway tiles on the shower wall.

By carefully listening to her clients, Gaddis was able to deliver an open floorplan with the sophisticated yet fun feel that they desired. “Interior design is not just creating a home,” she says. “It’s building an environment for the homeowner and making it comfortable and easy to live in.” «

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By Liza Grant Smith

SELF-EXPRESSION Add some subtle texture with the Tangent mirror ($590) by James Martin Vanities. Gulf Atlantic Sales, Naples (gulfatlanticdesigngroup.com)

BE MY GUEST These Anali Tibetan Tiger linen guest towels ($45 each) are roaring with intrigue and sophistication.

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SHINING EXAMPLE Make light work of illumination with the Kallista Mediterraneaninspired Inigo wall sconce ($2,505), part of interior designer Michael S. Smith’s signature line.

Ferguson, Naples (ferguson.com) POWDER ROOM PIZZAZZ Donna Qualk of Simonsen Hickok Interiors married a Caribbean plantation ambience with an English sensibility to create a harmonious and inviting space. “Blending elegant, traditional furnishings with the islands, this powder room features a custom designed French walnut bamboo vanity with a periwinkle blue quartzite hand-carved countertop with polished nickel and crystal fixtures,” says Qualk. “Lighting is provided by coach lanterns flanking a Queen Anne mirror updated with a faceted frame. The wallpaper

by Scalamandre provides an allover chinoiserie pattern in China blue on a cream background.

Inspired by the combination of traditional design and the laid-back lifestyle of the tropics, we created a style that is both classic and comfortable.”

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BASKET CASE Pigeon & Poodle’s Callas wastebasket ($345) was made using a traditional Asian technique in which cracked eggshell is delicately placed and lacquered over. Summerfields, Naples (summerfieldsnaples.com)

PAPER JAM Artist Dana Gibson brings her loose painterly style to this Nouveau Palazzo print wallcovering (price upon request) she designed for Stroheim. MP Interiors, Estero (mp-interiors.net)

VANITY FAIR With its Carrara marble top and brilliant white lacquer and geometric silver base, the Owen vanity ($3,177) from Worlds Away is anything but ordinary.

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A local blogger dishes on home decor and ENTERTAINING

Naples is steeped in tradition, but history is only one facet of its dynamic personality. In 2014, Jennifer Adams decided to capture the contemporary spirit of the area and share it with readers everywhere on her blog, The New Naples. The 12-year Neapolitan highlights what makes the city shine, from happy hour hot spots to her favorite destinations for retail therapy. NI caught up with Adams to discuss her views on modern Naples, insider tips on home decor, and chic product suggestions that can be found in our own backyard. (thenewnaples.com) NI: What three words do you feel convey the vibe of today’s Naples?

Adams: Picturesque, laid-back luxury.

How would you describe your blog to someone who has never visited it?

The New Naples is an online concierge and lifestyle guide that covers all things fresh and modern about Naples: where to eat, drink, go, stay, shop, and thrive. I feature all my favorite local

spots on the blog, but I also invite readers to email or message me directly for personalized recommendations, whether they are planning a vacation to the area or live here full-time.

What makes Naples unique?

There’s a ton of diversity in terms of things to do in Naples. You can Jet Ski through the mangroves in the morning and see a philharmonic orchestra performance that same evening.

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What’s your favorite local shop for home decor?

I have a few! I love Republic of Decor, Samantha Drew Interiors, and Summerfields in the Design District. Downtown, Patina Collection’s new shop is gorgeous, and Peach Tree Designs on Fifth Avenue South is a must as well.

What’s one fun home accessory, that can be purchased locally, that you’re currently crushing on?

The natural live-edge teak tables at Sticks and Stones Collection are absolutely amazing. They add the perfect touch of organic texture to a space.

What style elements do you think really embrace the modern personality of Naples?

Naples is swaying toward contemporary coastal, without being overtly beachy. Think clean lines, natural materials and textures, muted sea-inspired color palettes, and lots of natural light. Angela Hamwey, who owns the local interior design studio Mackenzie & Company, captures this style perfectly.

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What’s your favorite go-to for an innovative hostess gift?

A potted dwarf lime tree ($70, williams-sonoma. com) and a bottle of gin. I’m partial to Bombay Sapphire—just add tonic!

What are some tips for successful entertaining?

I think guests feel most comfortable when you keep things uncomplicated. Prep in advance what you can, like cleaning the glassware and setting the table. Then dim the lighting, turn on some music, add fresh flowers or greenery, set out a few bottles of wine, light a chic candle in the bathroom, and—if you’re like me and prefer not to cook—order in. Anything from sushi to barbecue to Chinese works, as long as it’s paired with good wine and served on nice china.

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Historic gravitas and modern appointments merge in Buckinghamshire’s newest LUXURY COUNTRY HOUSE and its sister property in London

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The Langley was built in the eighteenth century as a gracious manor and hunting outpost for the Duke of Marlborough.

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Clockwise from top left: The Langley’s lobby; restored exterior with a new double staircase; main stairway; wine cellar and tasting room; Duke of Marlborough Suite lounge; Junior Suite.

harles Spencer, third Duke of Marlborough, must have looked out his bedroom’s bay window at the park-like grounds of Langley Park House and been overcome by the thrill of the hunt.

But Langley offered more than access to 50 acres of woods rich in game and fowl. The eighteenth-century Palladian estate in Buckinghamshire, an hour’s drive from London, also had bespoke creature comforts worthy of a landed aristocrat: mosaic floors, august staircases, and marble fireplaces—20 of them.

The centuries do take their toll. When City and Country Hotels Ltd. acquired the Grade II–listed house, it displayed little of its former glory. Dennis Irvine Studio stepped in with a massive renovation, during which the original mosaic floor was uncovered, the Bath-stone exterior was restored, and Doric columns and ceilings were

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brought back to life. Even those 20 Georgian and Victorian fireplaces—friezes, fire baskets, and all—got a meticulous facelift according to Historic England’s renovation standards.

From that six-year-long effort emerged The Langley, A Luxury Collection Hotel. To augment the historic restoration, the Irvine team installed a few modern touches—most notably a double staircase that allows for a grand arrival to the bronze Venetian front doors, and a 17,000-square-foot subterranean spa that’s a destination in itself. The main house and the adjacent Brew House, a listed eighteenth-century building

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The Wellesley’s past as the Hyde Park Corner tube station is evident in its red brick facade.

The Langley’s sister hotel, The Wellesley, in London’s Knightsbridge, is another triumph of oldmeets-new design.

The Wellesley’s origin story is a bit humbler than The Langley’s. It started life as the Hyde Park Corner tube station, designed by Leslie Green, the British architect behind Cigar Lounge the underground’s classic oxbloodred facades and demilune windows.

Despite its conversion into a luxury boutique 1920s-inspired materials, including brass hotel, The Wellesley has retained those emaccents and fluted and etched glass. There blematic exterior features while integrating is a sense of procession from the moment of elevated modern notes. entry: A series of arches topped with cascadInteriors are expressed in classic Art ing crystal fixtures leads across inlaid-marble Deco motifs—geometric shapes, sunbursts, floors to the hotel’s various public areas. concentric circles, and colonnades—and Among those are two reimagined cigar terraces with cantilevered glass panels, vertical bronze fins, and a bespoke sculptural screen conceived by artist Lee Simmons and executed

by Make Architects. The Wellesley’s Cigar Lounge and terraces are a true destination, since the hotel’s humidor—with £1.5 million worth of Cuban cigars, including a £5,500 Cohiba Behike—is considered Europe’s largest. (grandluxuryhotels.com/ The Art Deco–inspired lobby hotel/the-wellesley)

once used as a brewery and stables, boast 41 rooms and suites, ranging from the rustic-chic spaces of the Brew House to the three-bedroom Duke of Marlborough Suite, arranged around an octagonal great room with superb views of the Lancelot “Capability” Brown–designed gardens.

Exploring the parkland surrounding the property is one of the privileges of staying here. Guests may borrow Wellingtons and amble about, discovering such treasures as Temple Gardens and the Langley Park Arboretum along the way. The area

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The newly constructed spa at The Langley features a Turkish-style hammam (above) with luxurious thermal experiences. The marble-lined swimming pool (below) refreshes after the hammam or the juniper-wood sauna.

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is also excellent for horseback riding, which can be arranged through the concierge staff. They can also organize day trips to Eton and Windsor, clay shooting, and zip-lining nearby.

But the real attraction here is the new spa.

The centerpiece of this gorgeous marble altar to wellness is an authentic Turkish hammam offering thermal experiences like black soap

The lounge area at the spa (left) is a cozy space to relax between treatments. The Langley’s restaurant, Cedar, offers views of the surrounding parkland. The engraved marble fireplace, dating back to 1775, is one of the original treasures that was meticulously restored.

cleanses, rhassoul clay wraps, lathering massages, and argan oil hair treatments. It’s hot in there—really hot—so prepare to sweat out some toxins. If you can take the heat, also try the Himalayan salt sauna or saltinfused steam room. You can always cool down in the torrential showers or the ice fountain. Traditional treatments are available too, the most decadent of which are the two-hour “Journeys” inspired by wellness havens like Bali and Dar-

jeeling. The gym, headed by fitness guru Matt Roberts, specializes in personal training, much of which takes place on the estate grounds.

After a bit of physical activity, you should feel virtuous enough to indulge in afternoon tea in the Drawing Room. The tiers are filled with sandwiches (the roast beef, mustard, and watercress on rye is divine), scones, and sweets, including the signature rhubarb and rose Battenberg cake and a pastry peach filled with lavender mousse—one of many tastes of the good life. (thelangley.com) «

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Clockwise from top: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge before sunrise; blue and green milk at Black Spire Outpost market; droid-building at Droid Depot; intricate details make for an authentic experience.

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Everyone who’s ever dreamed of traveling to the Outer Rim alongside intergalactic rebels and rogues should set their transport to lightspeed and head to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The newest (and, at 14 acres, most expansive) themed “world” in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is so faithful a replica of the planet Batuu that you might find yourself looking over your shoulder for First Order menaces. Grab the younglings and trek across the mountainous terrain in search of the Resistance

base—but be sure to stop for some epic adventures along the way. (disneyworld.disney.go.com) Control the Outpost Earn your Resistance stripes or join the First Order with the Play Disney Parks app. Outpost Control, a land-wide multiplayer game, allows visitors to prove their allegiance by hacking light panels and earning points for their side. The app also provides inside access to communications, hidden gems, and cool details that might otherwise go unnoticed.

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Is that green stuff Luke Skywalker gulped on Ahch-To really the milk of hairy female thalasirens? You’ll have to taste it to find out. The Milk Stand in Black Spire Outpost serves green milk and blue milk, both Skywalker diet staples since his days on Tatooine. Not guaranteed to up your midichlorian count.

Fly the Falcon The Millennium Falcon, that is. An eerily accurate replica of Han Solo’s infamous spaceship is parked at the Outpost, waiting for would-be

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Join the Resistance General Leia Organa needs you. Will you rise to the challenge? Prove your mettle in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the interactive experience launching this month at Galaxy’s Edge. Board the transport headed to the hidden base—but watch out for First Order troops aiming to intercept the ship and deliver its passengers to Kylo Ren. You may just find yourself in the middle of an epic— and astonishingly realistic—battle for freedom. «

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Build a Droid Every galaxy dweller worth his stripes needs a personal ball droid. At the Droid Depot, you can pick parts off a conveyor belt and engineer your very own BB-8-style rolling astromech. Or, channel your inner Anakin Skywalker and build an Rseries. The best part? Your droid will actually react to creatures and features across Galaxy’s Edge.

Meanwhile, on Planet FSRO …

The Galaxy’s Edge excitement is so vast that everyone is getting in on the action. Four Seasons Resort Orlando, located within Walt Disney World Resort, offers its guests interactive Star Wars– themed experiences like an AntiGravity facial, using micro-current technology to lift and firm; a Dark Side mani in all black with cosmic accents; and Princess Leia or Rey updos at The Salon. Plus, there’s an on-property Disney Planning Center concierge who can help organize Fast Passes, VIP guides, and other perks. The resort’s Extended Magic Hours allow guests to enter the parks as early as 6 a.m. (trust us: you want to do this) and stay late to see the fireworks.

Or, you can watch the pyrotechnic display from the comfort of your Four Seasons balcony, which has a panoramic view of all the parks. (fourseasons.com/orlando)

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bounty hunters to try their hand at outrunning the law. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run offers the chance to take the controls of the “bucket of bolts” and engage in interactive gameplay as pilots, gunners, or flight engineers. Winners earn the right to say, “You know, sometimes I amaze even myself.”

Four Seasons Resort Orlando (left) offers Star Wars–themed experiences and other family activities, such as Character Breakfasts (above) and Dive-In Movies (below).

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Clockwise from top left: Inside the Millennium Falcon; Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens December 5; Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is Disney’s largest single-themed expansion ever; parts in the Droid Depot.

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AN ARTSY ADVENTURE Tour Wynwood and the art spaces (wynwoodmiami.com)

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This new flagship is just that—a multimilliondollar YACHT—and we’re taking it for a spin

By Howard Walker When you hear the words, “Honey, I’m thinking of getting a new Lexus,” you could be forgiven for presuming your better half is contemplating the purchase of a shiny Lexus LS 500 sedan or a gorgeous LC sports coupe. Certainly not a 65-foot Lexus LY 650 sports yacht. The price for such an extravagance? That would be $3.7 million, or $4.7 very nicely loaded.

Wait a second—a Lexus yacht? You heard right. Lexus is on a mission to evolve from an automaker into a luxury lifestyle brand. They reckon building a range of ultra-high-end yachts is one way of achieving that and have partnered with Wisconsin-based Marquis Yachts to birth a spectacular flagship. This isn’t simply an existing Marquis boat with a

couple of Lexus badges glued to its superstructure. It’s a true joint venture, designed from the keel up with serious input from the Lexus design and production teams in Japan.

To demonstrate the connection between car and yacht, Lexus invited Naples Illustrated for an exclusive first drive of the new LY 650 prior to its world debut at the recent Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Tied up outside the historic Boca Raton Resort & Club, this beauty wows with its vast windshield, voluptuous hind quarters, and rich copper and steely gray color palette.

Climb aboard and the spectacular interior oozes Lexus-style craftsmanship, quality, and elegance. Step down into the sunshine-filled

central atrium and doors lead to three spacious cabins. The full-beam owner’s stateroom is breathtaking, with its large hull windows, sexy lighting, and curvy cabinetry. The mirrorfinished eucalyptus woodwork could have come straight out of a Lexus LS flagship sedan.

Our plan is to head from Boca into the Atlantic and cruise down to Fort Lauderdale. But the day’s forecast is enough to send The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore into a frenzy, with winds steady at 22 mph and gusting to a feisty 28.

“I’m game if you are,” says Randy Peterson, Marquis Yachts’ chief propulsion engineer and our captain for the day. At the press of a button, he fires up the twin 12.8-liter Volvo turbocharged inline-six diesels. Each delivers 1,350 hp to Volvo IPS drives with their twin, forward-facing props. On flat water they’ll thrust the LY 650 to a top speed of 33.5 knots—that’s 38.5 mph. From standstill, they can power this 73,000-pound speedster up onto the plane in just 12.5 seconds.

As we ease out of the Boca Raton Inlet, helming from the protected flybridge, we brace for the gnarly Atlantic rollers lunging toward us.

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The first one, a breaking six-footer, hits us bang on the quarter, sending spray cascading over the fancy sun loungers on the bow.

Time to power up. We push forward the throttles and the LY’s flared bow lifts gently and scythes through the heavy swell. Despite the big Volvos spinning at 2,450 rpm on wide-open throttle, there’s only the faintest hum from the heavily insulated engine room. In the big seas, the carbon-reinforced hull does a stellar job of parting the waves, tracking straight, and riding smooth through the washing machine–like water.

After an hour or so running at an easy 28 knots, I steer hard to starboard to enter Fort Lauderdale’s

deep-water ship channel. Despite the confused sea, the big Lexus carves easily into the turn, shrugging off the whitecaps, feeling stable and confident.

“Quite a ride,” Peterson remarks as we tie up at the Pier Sixty-Six Marina. “I was really happy with the way it took the waves. That was pretty rough out there.”

Marquis is building its fourth LY 650, with three already sold, including our well-equipped $4.7million launch version. Next year there’ll be a nonflybridge coupe LY 650, with plans already in place for a 48-footer. It won’t be long before you too could be uttering the words, “I just bought a new Lexus and it handles great in the waves.” «

Your Quality Lifestyle Deserves Quality Fine Art. HARMON-MEEK GALLERY Established in Naples, Florida in 1964

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Working together is sometimes the only way we see each other, I’m front of the house; he’s back. It seemed like a perfect marriage.” —Nicole Roland

Subdued holiday decor, with a pop of color from fresh flowers, reflects Nicole and Brian Roland’s minimalist style, which is evident throughout their North Naples home.

arriage represents the merging of values and morals, strengths and weaknesses, perspectives and personalities. When the holidays roll around, it also means the blending of traditions. Brian and Nicole Roland, who’ve been together for seven years and married for three, have found harmony in both their home and work lives. The holiday season is a time for them to not only celebrate the professional achievements they share, but also to foster new customs and bask in the joy of family.

As the co-owners of Crave Culinaire, the Rolands make a living feeding others and helping them entertain. With Brian serving as executive chef and Nicole as director of operations, the couple is able to collaborate every day to craft unique events that showcase Brian’s innovative cooking techniques and Nicole’s eye for style and attention to detail.

“Working together is sometimes the only way we see each other,” Nicole says. “I’m front of the house; he’s back. It seemed like a perfect marriage.”

For as career-focused as they are, Brian and Nicole have set rules for running their business that allow them to hit pause and relax with loved ones. In addition to taking off the Sunday before Christmas—which is typically a slower catering day—they also only encourage drop-off and pick-up meals on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. “We felt it was very important that we were able to make time for our families as well as allow our team members to be able to spend some time with theirs,” Nicole says.

When it comes to celebrating, Nicole and Brian host an annual Christmas Day gathering, combining all of their childhood traditions for 20 or more relatives, most of whom live in Naples. “We are known for the elaborate catered events we do all throughout Southwest Florida, and although there is a bit of an expectation from others when we are cooking, we try to keep it relaxed at home,” Brian says. “We do still enjoy making it special.”

For both husband and wife, those childhood traditions run deep. Nicole’s family, including her parents, Jack and Lisa Black, brother, Robert, and sister, Kari Black-Jones, attended church on Christmas Eve and had Mexican food at the only restaurant open in their small Washington hometown. They’d each open a gift of new pajamas, put out cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer, and then read ’Twas The Night Before Christmas. On Christmas morning, her dad, clad in a green sweatshirt embroidered with “I believe in Santa

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While Nicole grew up celebrating Christmas, Brian’s family observed Jewish holidays. As their families evolved, both celebrated Christmas and Hanukkah even before they were married. Now they blend traditions for about 20 Naples-based relatives.

Claus,” would blast the “Hallelujah Chorus” through the house to wake everyone up, followed by gifts and a breakfast of waffles with whipped cream and strawberries.

“I don’t think I realized how special and whimsical my parents made Christmas for us, and it makes me even more excited to be able to do this for our children one day,” Nicole says. “Last year, my dad wrapped up the sweatshirt and gave it to me.”

Brian and his brother, Scott, grew up observing Jewish holidays, adding Christmas festivities into the mix after his parents, Bruce and Laurie, divorced and his mother remarried. “We appreciated Hanukkah and Christmas, and most importantly, we loved to share time with each other,” Brian says. “I remember lighting the candles on the menorah every night, and we would tell each other what we were grateful for.”

As it turns out, Nicole was no stranger to Hanukkah. “She surprised me when I found out that she actually knows the prayer for each night, as her mother’s father was Jewish,” Brian says. “We have lit the candles together in our home, and I also enjoy going to church with her family on Christmas Eve. To me, it’s all about taking a break and getting to enjoy time with our loved ones.”

Now they continue their traditions with their blended families of parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, and cousins. “Everyone keeps getting married and having babies,” Nicole says.

Having dishes, linens, extra tables, and chairs they can use from their business helps to accommodate the growing group. But the most important element is the food, including chateaubriand with Nicole’s mother’s gorgonzola cream sauce, roasted brussels sprouts, and potatoes. Because Nicole is gluten-free, she orders desserts from Ruth Wardein of Epiphany Gluten Free Bakery, such as this year’s chocolate layer cake with vanilla silk frosting and rosemary “trees” served on her grandmother’s wedding china.

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This Christmas Day gathering is extra special as it is the first one Brian and Nicole will host in this home, which they moved in to in August.

To help make the space as impressive as the food, they called upon Renée Gaddis Interiors to enhance it with Christmas trees, art, a rug, and fur pelts to match the faux-fur stockings they already owned. Sean and Melissa Stevenson of Kaleidoscope Home gave it a final festive touch with floral decor and place settings.

“Our family knows we do this for a living, so all they want for us is a relaxing evening,” Brian says. “Nicole and I, of course, put pressure on each other to outdo ourselves from the previous year, but that makes it the most fun.”

Given their careers, Brian and Nicole know the importance of timing, preparation, and good wine—with the latter being a big component in their own entertaining. The couple’s home boasts a 425-bottle, temperature-controlled wine room that is nestled under the stairs and acts as a focal point of their open floorplan. After the holidays, another tradition they share is SWFL Children’s Charities’ annual fundraiser, the Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, to be held February 21 and 22

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Favorite holiday dishes include chateaubriand, roasted brussels sprouts, and potatoes.

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I have a better appreciation for wine, and I have a lot more knowledge for food-and-wine pairing, which is my passion.” —Brian Roland

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Above and right: Nicole breaks out many treasured family keepsakes during the holidays. A gluten-free chocolate layer cake with vanilla silk icing and rosemary “trees” is served on a piece of her grandmother’s wedding china.

Her father gave her his beloved “I believe in Santa Claus” sweatshirt as a gift last year.

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at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa. It’s the eleventh year Brian has been involved in the festival, which brings together local chefs and vintners from Napa and Sonoma.

“Wine Fest gives us something to look forward to each year,” Brian says. “We are making a difference in children’s lives, and we get to do what we love all along. We have seen the impact—the new Golisano Children’s Hospital and children’s mental health programs funded—and it drives us to continue giving more each year.”

Brian’s participation has also helped him professionally. “In the last five years, we’ve gone out to Napa, met vintners, and toured the vineyards,” he says. “I have a better appreciation for wine, and I have a lot more knowledge for food-and-wine pairing, which is my passion.”

Being so involved with their business and the community makes the season move at a rapid pace. But Brian and Nicole always carve out moments to create traditions of their own, including jamming to Pentatonix Christmas music in the car and using that pre-Christmas Sunday to cram in activities like baking cookies and watching “oh-so-cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies,” he says. “At this point in our lives, Christmas is a celebration that goes by in a blur over a few hours, and we look forward to the day we will be able to relax and enjoy more time with our families.” « NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | DECEMBER 2019

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Shot by Naples Illustrated on location at the Kravis Center, West Palm Beach Jewelry provided by Graff, graff.com Valentino embellished gown; Graff earrings, ring.

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Carolina Herrera gown; Christian Louboutin heels; Graff earrings.

Opposite page: Eric Javits feather headband; Graff earrings, necklace.

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Opposite page: Versace one-shoulder dress; Graff earrings, ring.

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Giambattista Valli floral dress with tie; Graff earrings.

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Carolina Herrera gown; Graff earrings.

Opposite page: Giambattista Valli pink floral dress; Graff earrings.

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Model: Daniela Braga, Next Model Management, New York Hair: Elsa Canebo, Utopia the Agency, New York Makeup: Daniela Gozlan using Marc Jacobs Beauty Digital tech: Ernesto Sempoll

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DON BLUE BEAUTIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

BY MARY MURRAY Graff bangle with sapphires and diamonds set in white gold, graff.com; Tamara Comolli Mikado Bouquet pendant with diamond pavĂŠ set in 18-karat white gold and Mikado Flamenco pendant with Swiss topaz set in 18-karat white gold on an 18-karat white gold lariat necklace, Marissa Collections, Naples; Mindi Mond ring with silver, diamonds, and sapphires set in 14-karat gold, mindimondny.com.

Opposite page: Seaman Schepps Mousetrap bracelet with sapphires and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, Yamron Jewelers, Naples; Graziela Gems ring with diamonds and titanium, Marissa Collections, Naples.

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Seaman Schepps Etna bracelet with moonstones, sapphires, and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, Yamron Jewelers, Naples; Verdura vintage Raja ring with a Ceylon sapphire, turquoise, and diamonds set in platinum, Verdura, New York; Tiffany & Co. Blue Book 2019 earrings with cabochon black opals, sapphires, and diamonds set in platinum, Tiffany & Co., Naples.

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Bigham Jewelers Signature ring with a sapphire and diamonds set in platinum, Bigham Jewelers, Naples; Beauvince Jewelry halo studs with sapphires and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, beauvince.com; Tamara Comolli Coconut bracelet with London topaz set in 18-karat rose gold, Marissa Collections, Naples; David Webb Swizzle ring with lapis lazuli and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, Marissa Collections, Naples.

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Yvel earrings with natural sapphires set in 18-karat gold, yvel.com; Effy Jewelry ring with diamonds and sapphires set in 14-karat white and yellow gold, Macy’s, Naples; Lydia Courteille Marie Antoinette Dark Side ring with aquamarine and sapphires set in 18-karat gold, lydiacourteille.com.

Opposite page: H. Stern necklace with aquamarine and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, Provident Jewelry, Naples; Louis Vuitton petal earrings with strass and pearls, Louis Vuitton, Naples.

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Excel in the art of gifting with goods curated to suit every personality on your holiday shopping list Photography by VANESSA ROGERS

THE ANIMAL LOVER

Cat handbag ($98), Sequin, Naples, sequin-nyc. com; cheetah print pillow ($150), Bay Design Store, Naples, baydesignstore. com; Baxter dog collar PM ($315), Louis Vuitton, Waterside Shops, Naples, louisvuitton.com; parmesan cheese treats ($7), FROMM, Goodness for Pets, Naples, goodness forpets.com; midcentury dog bowls ($150), sportinspired treat balls ($11$25), Wholesome Hound, Naples, wholesomehound. com; tennis ball toy ($6), Greenbone, Whole Foods, Naples, wholefoods market.com.

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THE JET-SETTER

Toni mid-rise denim pants ($158), Agolde, Rouze, Naples, shoprouze.com; Gold Lust shampoo ($17) and conditioner ($18), Oribe, Bluemercury, Naples, bluemercury. com; Escape ivory traveler ($299), Forestbound Bags, Cypress & Palm Boutique, Naples, cypressandpalm boutique.com; Poppy canvas espadrilles ($158), Tory Burch, Nordstrom, Waterside Shops, Naples, shopnordstrom.com; hand-painted tulip shawl ($275), Zoe Couture, Jami’s, Naples, Bonita Springs, jamis-jcc.com; silk logo eye mask ($350), Fendi, Waterside Shops, Naples, fendi. com; MICHAEL Michael Kors mott pebbled leather belt bag ($248), Michael Kors, Waterside Shops, Naples, michaelkors.com.

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Coffee maker ($45), Bodum, Sur La Table, Mercato, Naples, surlatable.com; dark chocolate almond toffee ($10), Norman Love Confections, Naples, norman loveconfections.com; Kona blend coffee ($14), Bad Ass Coffee, Naples, badasscoffeestore.com; Wyatt stainless steel three-piece tea set ($250), Ralph Lauren, Waterside Shops, Naples, ralphlauren.com; jam preserve set ($30), Fortnum & Mason, Williams Sonoma, Waterside Shops, Naples, williamssonoma. com; Perfect Day tea blend ($24), P&T, Republic of Decor, Naples, republicofdecor.com.

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THE ATHLETE

Frida UPF 50+ polo ($118), Lilly Pulitzer, Waterside Shops, Naples, lillypulitzer.com; polarized brushed-gold sunglasses ($85), Diff Eyewear, Cypress & Palm Boutique, Naples, cypressandpalmboutique.com; Mercenary pickleball paddle ($70), three-pack pickleballs ($10), Monarch, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Naples, dickssporting goods.com; Tech twill golf skort ($168), Tory Burch, Waterside Shops, Naples, toryburch.com; straw baseball cap ($150), Eric Javits, The Beach House of Naples, Waterside Shops, Naples, beachhousenaples.com; Techno Bonded sneakers ($950), Brunello Cucinelli, Marissa Collections, Naples, marissacollections.com.

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Light my FIRE Despite his Sicilian roots, chef Vincenzo Betulia is reviving classic Gallic dishes at The French on Fifth Avenue South. One of those is Baked Alaska (aka Alaska Bombe or Frozen Florida), a dessert that originated in the nineteenth century. In Betulia’s version, house-made, no-churn cherry ice cream is encased in devil’s food cake, covered with meringue, and placed in the freezer to set.

When ordered, the meringue is caramelized with a blowtorch, and the dessert is set ablaze in the dining room with 151-proof white rum. “It appeals to our older clientele who remember it, while it gives the newer generation something they’ve never experienced,” says Betulia. “Once customers see it, it sets off a chain reaction and everyone wants it.” (thefrenchnaples.com)

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Both The Bay House (above) and The Claw Bar (right) boast menus full of Southern classics with a twist, such as the Charleston Carpetbagger Steak (upper right).

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It’s easy to find veal piccata in Naples, but shrimp and grits is another story. Even in some self-described “Southern” restaurants, authentic dishes are few and far between. Some notable exceptions are The Rooster, which offers chicken and waffles; Cracklin’ Jacks, which serves catfish and gator tail; and Nana’s Diner, where you can start your day with deep-fried bacon, home fries, and a cup of gravy.

But those looking for down-home dishes in upscale, elegant surroundings should head for The Bay House and The Claw Bar (located in the Bellasera Resort). Owner Pete Tierney is a Charleston native, and he infuses his regional, lowcountry vision into these fine dining establishments. While The Claw Bar opened in 2018, The Bay House was originally owned by the Jennings family and has been operating in town for 35 years, preparing high-quality food from scratch.

“We have a unique operation,” says Jon Roberson, general manager of both establishments.

“You don’t find Southern touches anywhere else in Naples in this type of setting. We try to stay true to our roots while putting our own spin on classic dishes.”

A good example is the Charleston Carpetbagger Steak, traditionally stuffed with oysters. At Tierney’s restaurants the filet is grilled, topped with fried oysters, and accented by a bayou remoulade with just a hint of spice. Both menus also feature Nashville hot chicken, and Bay House chef Jamie Knapp brings his New Orleans heritage to bear on dishes such as Oysters Bienville.

What about those elusive shrimp and grits? The Claw Bar combines Anson Mills heirloom grits— stone-ground and hand-milled—with grilled, jerk-spiced shrimp in a roasted-peach barbecue sauce. Your meemaw couldn’t have done much better (bayhousenaples.com; theclawbar.com)

FOR NEARLY FOUR DECADES, TONY RIDGWAY HAS BEEN PROVIDING NAPLES WITH HONEST, STRAIGHTFORWARD, AND WELLCRAFTED FOOD. HE’S BEEN A PIONEER IN THE LOCAL RESTAURANT SCENE, STARTING WITH THE WURST PLACE AND THE CHEF’S GARDEN AND TRUFFLES, ALL THE WAY UP TO HIS CURRENT STABLE OF RIDGWAY BAR & GRILL, TONY’S OFF THIRD, AND BAYSIDE SEAFOOD GRILL & BAR. NOW HE’S DISTILLED HIS KNOWLEDGE INTO A COOKBOOK TITLED KITCHEN PRIVILEGES: A HANDSON ACCOUNT OF LIFE, FOOD, AND HOW TO COOK ($55), WHICH WILL BE SOLD ONLINE AND IN THE RIDGWAY FAMILY OF BUSINESSES. AS THE TITLE SUGGESTS, THE VOLUME IS PART MEMOIR, PART EXPOSITION OF CLASSIC COOKING TECHNIQUES. A SELFTAUGHT CHEF, RIDGWAY DESCRIBES THE RESTAURANT MEALS THAT OPENED HIS EYES AND REMAINS AS FASCINATED WITH THE PROCESS OF COOKING AS HE IS WITH THE RESULT. IN AN ENTERTAINING YET METHODICAL FASHION, HE GIVES A COMPLETE RUNDOWN ON HOW TO SOURCE AND PREPARE BASIC INGREDIENTS, PLUS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE GREAT SAVORY DISHES AND DESSERTS INCLUDING CAKES AND TARTS. (RIDGWAYBARANDGRILL.COM)

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REINVENT THE WHEEL If you’re looking for a place to get your bicycle adjusted, grab a healthy meal, sip a specialty coffee, and quaff a craft beer all at the same time, head for the unique combination of Naples Cyclery and the Fit & Fuel Café. While the two businesses now dovetail seamlessly, owner Mark Trudeau added the café in 2011 to respond to the demands of road warriors.

“We’d always stop for coffee and a bite to eat after a ride,” says Trudeau, who took up cycling during his college years. “The café is a hub, a place for the community to gather.

We offer an experience, not just a bike shop or a place to eat.”

Live music and a busy calendar of events enhance that community feeling, augmented by a breakfast and lunch menu that is devoid of fried food and heavy on organic ingredients. Gluten-free breads, pastries, and wraps are sourced from a local baker. The coffee comes courtesy of Panther Coffee of Miami, where small batches of beans are roasted on-site in a pre–World War II roaster. The 18 brew taps rotate frequently and feature the best of Florida-made beer and craft favorites from across the country. (fitnfuelcafe.com)

Dine in or carry out at the Naples Cyclery’s Fit & Fuel Café, which offers Panther Coffee, an array of craft beers, and healthy food options such as savory flatbreads.

NI ’s curated dining guide for Greater NAPLES THE LISTINGS The Naples area is packed with an abundance of great eateries, serving up food and drinks to satisfy every palate. Naples Illustrated has rounded up details on can’tmiss places for dining delights. = NI’s Dining Hall of Fame* *Dining establishments that have won three or more Dining Awards in the same category are inducted into NI’s Dining Hall of Fame.

AMERICAN 7TH AVENUE SOCIAL Eclectic Southern fare and craft cocktails with an outdoor patio and live music. 849 Seventh Ave. S., Naples (7thavenuesocial.com) ALEXANDER’S The tastes of farm-to-table American and European cuisine commingle at this fine dining establishment. 4077 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (alexandersnaples.com) BALEEN AT LAPLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT Dine amid elegant tropical surroundings indoors or on the patio to soak up the view. 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples (laplayaresort.com)

THE BEVY Everything old is new again at The Bevy. Try the Blackberry Collins cocktail, a riff on the Tom Collins.

360 Twelfth Ave. S., Naples (naplesbevy.com) BISTRO 821 A long-time favorite, thanks to executive chef Jesse Housman’s Natural Fusion menu. 821 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (bistro821.com) BLUEBERRY’S RESTAURANT There’s something for everyone at Blueberry’s, from a hearty skillet to an egg white scramble to pancakes. 3350 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (blueberrys-restaurant.com)  BOKAMPER’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL Kim Bokamper may have retired from football decades ago, but he’s still scoring at his locations in Estero and North Naples. 8990 Fontana Del Sol Way, Naples; 8001 Plaza Del Lago Drive, Estero (bokampers.com) BRICKTOP’S Boasting classic American dishes and an outstanding brunch featuring gems like brioche French toast and a crab benedict. 5555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (bricktops.com) BROOKS GOURMET BURGERS AND DOGS In addition to its half-pound Black Angus beef burger, Brooks augments its menu with exotic options such as bison, lamb, and Florida alligator. 330 Ninth Street S.; 12655 Tamiami Trail E.; 843 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (brooksburgers.com) COOPER’S HAWK WINERY Signature dishes paired with Cooper’s Hawk wines. 11905 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (chwinery.com)

HAROLD’S PLACE A fun, casual bar and grill that serves classic burgers, seafood, salads, and more in a tropical setting complete with a chickee bar. 2555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (naplesharoldsplace.com) HOBNOB Elevated comfort food in a modern atmosphere. 720 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (hobnobnaples.com) KC AMERICAN BISTRO As the name implies, American regional cuisine is on tap. 885 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (kcamericanbistro.com) THE LOCAL Fresh, healthy meals dominate the menu, and its brunch is one of the best in town. 5323 Airport Pulling Road, Naples (thelocalnaples.com) M WATERFRONT GRILLE Contemporary decor, a view of the bay, and fine cuisine. 4300 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (mwaterfrontgrille.com) MICHELBOB’S CHAMPIONSHIP RIBS & STEAKS This family-run restaurant offers a full bar and a comprehensive menu of barbecue favorites. 371 Airport Pulling Road N., Naples (michelbobs.com) RIDGWAY BAR & GRILL Master chef Tony Ridgway continues wowing diners with classic American cuisine.

1300 Third St. S., Naples (ridgwaybarandgrill.com) THE ROOSTER There’s a new menu every week, and the flavor is distinctly Southern. 600 Goodlette Road N. Suite 101, Naples (theroosternaples.com) SEASONS 52 A rotating menu of healthy, seasonal dishes and international wines. 8930 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (seasons52.com) NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | DECEMBER 2019

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TASTE SOUTH STREET GRILL South Street pairs home-style specialties with diverse live music. 1410 Pine Ridge Road Suite 4, Naples (southstreetnaples.com)  TAVERN ON THE BAY This popular sports bar boasts huge televisions, great comfort food, and a lovely view of the Gordon River. 489 Bayfront Place, Naples (tavernonthebay.net)  TOMMY BAHAMA RESTAURANT & BAR Born in Naples, the Tommy Bahama laid-back lifestyle is full throttle in this festive eatery and bar. 1220 Third St. S., Naples (tommybahama.com) TRUE FOOD KITCHEN The eclectic menu features anti-inflammatory dishes that will make you feel good from the inside out. 5375 Tamiami Trail N. Suite 15, Naples (truefoodkitchen.com/naples) THE WINE LOFT OF NAPLES Upscale bar, lounge, and dining in Mercato. 9118 Strada Place, Naples (thewineloftof​naples.com) YABBA ISLAND GRILL A fun spot for steaks, seafood, and cocktails. 711 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (yabbaislandgrill.com) YARD HOUSE Yard House offers plentiful tap options and an array of hearty American entrées. 4251 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (yardhouse.com)

SEAFOOD AQUA The fresh and airy look is just right for the seafoodcentric menu. 862 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (aquafifth.com) BAYSIDE SEAFOOD GRILL & BAR This Venetian Bay favorite boasts grand water views, live music, prime grilled meats, and seafood specialties. 4270 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (baysideseafoodgril​land​bar.com) THE BOATHOUSE ON NAPLES BAY Arrive by car or dock your boat at this waterfront seafood restaurant overlooking Naples Bay. 990 Broad Ave. S., Naples (boathouseonnaplesbay.com) CAPTAIN & KREWE Enjoy oysters and other seafood, beer, and wine in a relaxed atmosphere. 629 Eighth St. S., Naples (cknaples.com) THE DOCK AT CRAYTON COVE An open-air restaurant serving fresh catches prepared with Caribbean and Latin influences. 845 Twelfth Ave. S., Naples (dockcrayton​cove.com) FISH RESTAURANT Fabulous water views complement the outstanding seafood. 4360 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (fishrestaurantnaples.com) HB’S ON THE GULF This restaurant in The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club serves a breathtaking view of the Gulf and fresh seafood. 851 Gulf Shore Blvd., Naples (naplesbeach​hotel.com) LA PESCHERIA An interactive experience in which courses are accompanied by stories of a fish species, fishermen, chef, or topic in ocean conservation. 474 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (lapescherianaples.com) OCEAN PRIME Enjoy delectable seafood and steaks, luxe cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere. 699 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (ocean-prime.com) PINCHERS CRAB SHACK Pinchers serves fresh, local seafood in a casual setting. 1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 591 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island; 28580 Bonita Crossing Blvd., Bonita Springs (pincherscrab​shack.com)

TEA TIME Restaurant trends come and go, but afternoon tea endures. When David and Sharon Ott purchased Brambles English Tea Room five years ago, they became part of a Naples legacy dating back to 1995.

One of the secrets to Brambles’ longevity is the diversified menu. Nearly half the clientele orders afternoon tea, and there are five variations. Brambles also offers a wide range of lunch choices, from traditional English favorites such as shepherd’s pie and Cornish beef pasties, to sandwiches, salads, house-baked pastries, and three types of quiche.

“The atmosphere transports customers back to England,” says David Ott. “They like to reminisce about their time there. A lot of people are attracted to British life, and the royal family is very popular right now.”

The restaurant has a loyal core of regulars, along with an even more devoted staff (the head cook has been there 18 years, and several servers are close behind). The real star of the show, however, is Mr. Brambles, a stuffed bear who wandered in one day, found a home, and never left. He’s been joined

by Mrs. Brambles and two offspring. Any of the four can be reserved as dining companions. For those who become attached and want to adopt Mr. Brambles, replicas are sold in the gift shop—along with 60 varieties of tea, mugs, teapots, books, and specialty items from the U.K. (bramblestearoomnaples.com)

RIVERWALK AT TIN CITY The menu brims with innovative interpretations of salads, sandwiches, pastas, steaks, and seafood entrées. 1200 Fifth Ave. S. Suite 45, Naples (riverwalktincity.com) ROW BY CAPT. BRIEN & CREW Bringing diners a taste of New England, Capt. Brien offers a sea-to-table experience with a side of stand-up comedy. 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (rowseafood.com) SAILS This acclaimed addition to the Naples dining scene is a bona fide “pescatarian’s haven.” 301 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (sailsrestaurants.com) SEA SALT Chef Fabrizio Aielli is a master at marrying organic local produce, wild-caught fish, naturally raised meat, and poultry with modern cooking techniques. 1186 Third St. S., Naples (seasaltnaples.com) TRULUCK’S SEAFOOD, STEAK, & CRAB HOUSE Truluck’s owns local fisheries, so the catch is always fresh in this fine-dining restaurant. 698 Fourth Ave. S., Naples (trulucks.com)  THE TURTLE CLUB Fresh seafood and fine steaks are nearly overshadowed by the beachfront setting. 9225 Gulf Shore Drive N., Naples (turtleclubnaples.com)  USS NEMO UNDERSEA CUISINE & ADVENTURES Everything is a cut above, but the signature miso-broiled sea bass is a must. 3745 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (ussnemorestaurant.com) WHARF TAVERN RESTAURANT & LOBSTER HOUSE An authentic New England seafood experience on the waterfront. 909 Tenth St. S., Naples (wharf tavernnaples.com)

STEAK THE CAPITAL GRILLE Fine dining with an array of dryaged steaks, fresh seafood, and an extensive wine list.

9005 Mercato Drive, Naples (thecapitalgrille.com) CHOPS CITY GRILL A modern take on the traditional, with prime aged steaks and fine local seafood. 837 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 8200 Health Center Blvd.

Suite 100, Bonita Springs (chopscitygrill.com) THE CONTINENTAL This D’Amico restaurant is a stylish steak house and gastropub. 1205 Third St. S., Naples (damicoscontinental.com) DORONA Local culinary superstars Fabrizio and Ingrid Aielli have excelled again with this Italian steak house. 2110 Ninth St. N., Naples (doronanaples.com) THE GRILL Luxurious dining in The Ritz-Carlton, Naples features rich decor, aged prime beef, chops, and fresh seafood. 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (ritzcarlton.com/naples)  JIMMY P’S CHARRED Known for its Wagyu beef, the popular butcher shop’s steaks are served in the restaurant next door. 1833 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (jimmypscharred.com) RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Elegant decor, prime meats, and fine seafood make for a special night out.

23151 Village Shops Way, Bonita Springs (ruthschris.com) SHULA’S STEAK HOUSE In the winning tradition of NFL coach Don Shula, the “Shula Cut” is one of the best steaks in town. 5111 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (shulasnaples.com)

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FRENCH BISTRO LA BAGUETTE This traditional bistro serves classic combinations like coq au vin. 3560 Tamiami Trail E., Naples (bistrolabaguette.com)  BLEU PROVENCE Authentic dishes from the South of France are paired with wines from the vast, award-winning selection. 1234 Eighth St. S., Naples (bleu​provencenaples.com) CHEZ BOËT FRENCH HOME COOKING Lisa and Philippe Boët serve up delicious French classics in a warm, homey atmosphere. 755 Twelfth Ave. S., Naples (chezboetnaples.com) CÔTE D’AZUR Intimate Provençal bistro offers standouts like Maine lobster roasted in a clay pot. 11224 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (cotedazurrestaurant.com) THE FRENCH BRASSERIE RUSTIQUE Rustic French fare with desserts prepared by an in-house pastry chef. 365 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (thefrenchnaples.com) TARTINE & TARTELETTE Homemade French cuisine with wine pairings as sweet as the restaurant’s name.

11121 Health Park Blvd., Naples (tartine-tartelette.com)

MEXICAN AGAVE BAR & GRILL This hot spot serves innovative Southwestern cuisine in a comfortable setting. 2380 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (agavenaples.com FELIPE’S MEXICAN TAQUERIA Family-friendly eatery offering fresh classics plus hand-crafted cocktails. 4255 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (felipestaqueria.com)

ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR Every day is Cinco de Mayo at this high-energy eatery. 9123 Strada Place Suite 7135, Naples (roccostacos.com)  TACOS & TEQUILA CANTINA The many varieties of tacos are made with fresh, local products. 4834 Davis Blvd.; 8971 Tamiami Trail N., Naples; 10952 Eagle Village Drive, Fort Myers (tacosandtequilanaples.com) TAQUERIA SAN JULIAN This neighborhood destination serves up tacos with familiar fillings, though tripe and tongue are also available. 3575 Bayshore Drive, Naples (taqueriasanjulian.restaurantwebexpert.com)

ITALIAN ALBERTO’S ON FIFTH Chef Alberto Varetto cooks fine dishes in his elegant restaurant. 868 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (albertosonfifth.com) ANGELINA’S RISTORANTE A place for a special night out, with a 4,000-bottle wine tower and elegant cuisine. 24041 Tamiami Trail S., Bonita Springs (angelinasofboni​tasprings.com)  BAR TULIA This late-night brother of Osteria Tulia serves outstanding pizzas and a variety of irrestible small bites. 462 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (bartulia.com) BARBATELLA Pizzas and pastas are delish, but don’t overlook offerings like the grilled salmon. 1290 Third St. S., Naples (barbatellanaples.com) BELLINI ON FIFTH ITALIAN RISTORANTE The Bellini family treats guests to cuisine inspired by matriarch “Nonna” Maria. 445 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (bellinionfifth.com)

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TASTE BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE The location in Waterside Shops makes this a popular place for pre- and post-shopping meals. 5505 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (brioitalian.com)  CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR This mainstay is a gathering place for great food and people watching. 1177 Third St. S., Naples (campiellonaples.com) DEROMO’S GOURMET MARKET & RESTAURANT Dine on home-style dishes, then shop for gourmet items to take home. The Promenade, 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs (deromos.com) MINO This casual eatery specializes in pizza and trattoria dishes. 1100 Sixth Ave. S., Naples (minofl.com) MOLTO TRATTORIA The homemade pastas, sauces, pizzas, and Italian home-style cuisine are all topnotch. 368 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (moltonaples.com)  OSTERIA TULIA Chef Vincenzo Betulia’s “peasant” cuisine is homey, hearty, and delizioso. 466 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (osteriatulia.com) PARMESAN PETE’S Chef Peter Della Rocca creates meals that taste like a “big bite of Brooklyn.” 7935 Airport Pulling Road, Naples (parmesanpetes.com) PAZZO! CUCINA ITALIANA This neighborhood restaurant has been serving made-from-scratch dishes and desserts for more than 20 years. 853 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (pazzoitaliancafe.com) RISTORANTE CIAO Tucked a block away from Fifth Avenue, Ciao has been dishing up Italian cuisine for decades. 835 Fourth Ave. S., Naples (ristoranteciao.com) ROMA ITALIAN BISTRO Pizza and Italian specialities made with ingredients imported from Italy. 655 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-776-7042) TERRAZZA This Italian eatery at The Ritz-Carlton Naples pairs cool Gulf breezes with classic entrées. 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (ritzcarlton.com) VERGINA Italian and Mediterranean dishes with modern flair. 700 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (verginarestaurant.com)

ASIAN ARAYA SUSHI ASIAN GRILL Thai dishes, along with a wide choice of rolls, sushi, and sashimi. 2650 Immokalee Road, Naples (arayanaples.com) AZN AZIAN CUIZINE PanAsian cuisine and an expansive sushi rolls menu. 9118 Strada Place, Naples (aznrestaurant.com/naples) DARUMA Visit this Southwest Florida institution for traditional service or teppanyaki-style cooking. 241 Center St. N., Naples (darumarestaurant.com) FUJIYAMA STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE Enjoy steaks and seafood prepared with Japanese flair.

2555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (naples​fujiyama.com) NAMBA Namba specializes in aburi sushi, a style of nigiri where the fish is partially grilled on top. 8447 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (nambanaples.com) SUSHI ONE Freshness is paramount at Sushi One and each order is painstakingly prepared by hand. 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Naples (sushionenaples.com)  SUSHI-THAI Offering traditional Japanese dishes, as well as sushi and Thai classics. 869 103rd Ave. N.; 7935 Airport Pulling Road N.; 898 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 25101 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs (sush​ithaitoo.com)

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ZEN ASIAN BBQ A rustic Japenese pub serving fantastic sushi, Korean barbecue, ramen, and more. 10823 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (eatat​zen.com)

GLOBAL 21 SPICES BY CHEF ASIF Chef Asif R. Syed offers classical Indian cuisine created with his special collection of spices.

4270 Tamiami Trail E., Naples (21spicesdining.com) ARIO The menu focuses on dry-aged meats, local seafood, and salts and spices from around the world. 400 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island (marriott.com)  BHA! BHA! PERSIAN BISTRO Michael Mir’s popular restaurant serves up a wide choice of Persian specialties. 865 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (bhabhabis​tro.com) C LEVEL BISTRO & WINE BAR A trendy venue that offers a menu of international dishes. 4450 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs (c-levelbar.com) COAST RESTAURANT Enjoy a candlelit dinner indoors or watch the sun set over the Gulf on the terrace as you savor the globally influenced cuisine. 1901 Gulf Shore Blvd.

N., Naples (edge​wa​ternaples.com) FERNANDEZ THE BULL CUBAN CAFÉ Two locations serve traditional Cuban cuisine with a twist. 1201 Piper Blvd.; 3375 Pine Ridge Road, Naples (fernan​dezthebull.com) FUSE GLOBAL CUISINE Chef-owner Greg Scarlatos uses flavors and ingredients from around the world. 2500 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (fuse​globalcuisine.com)  JANE’S GARDEN CAFÉ ON THIRD Having worked in places such as London, Hong Kong, and Frankfurt, the owners of this popular downtown spot offer a world of choices. 1209 Third St. S., Naples (janesgardencafe.com) LAMORAGA Modern Spanish cuisine created with an international, modern twist is served in a bright setting, along with a wide selection of fine wines. 3936 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (lamoragar​estaurant.com) LIMA RESTAURANT & PISCO BAR This East Naples restaurant captures the essence of Lima’s modern cuisine.

Try the cocktails with flavor-infused versions of pisco, a brandy made in Peru. 11681 Collier Blvd., Naples (lima-​​restaurant.com) MEDITERRANO This restaurant serves up authentic dishes like Galician-style grilled octopus and Mediterranean sea bass with figs, apricots, and raisins. 336 Thirteenth Ave. S., Naples (mediterrano-naples.com) NOODLES ITALIAN CAFÉ AND SUSHI BAR High-quality sushi, parmesans, and piccatas served all in one place.

1585 Pine Ridge Road, Naples (noodlescafe.com) PETAR’S RESTAURANT Chef Petar’s internationally inspired fare is superbly fresh (no freezer or microwave).

Try the local grouper with lobster mashed potatoes and black truffle oil. 3300 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs (petarsrestaurant.com) A TABLE APART Owner-chef Jeff Acol creates delicious dishes that incorporate a world of influences stemming from his Hawaiian roots. 4295 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs (at​ableapart.com) VERANDA E As Hotel Escalante’s signature restaurant, Veranda E offers an eclectic fusion of Asian and Frenchinfluenced flavors in a romantic tropical setting. 290 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (hotelescalante.com)

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We will be featuring great gift ideas for the Santa in your life, selection of corporate, personal and holiday baskets

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POPPING Bottles

Fill a glass with a SPARKLING WINE that gives Champagne a run for its money

By Mark Spivak Drinking expensive Champagne can be exhilarating— so much so that it’s easy to conclude no other fizzy wine comes close. The truth is that some of the California sparklers and even a few wines from Prosecco can provide a satisfying experience. If you’re searching for a celebratory holiday bottle, consider these alternatives.

Le Rêve, Domaine Carneros by Taittinger: When the Taittinger family established their California outpost in 1987, they had the wealth to purchase the best vineyards.

They also had Eileen Crane. Thirty-two years later, Crane is still there as winemaker, turning out some of the best sparkling wine on either side of the Atlantic. The 2012 Le Rêve ($115) is a blanc de blancs made from Chardonnay grown on estate vineyards in the Carneros AVA. In terms of taste, it is simply luscious. The 2012 rosé ($135), only available at the winery, is even better. For something more accessible, try the regular Domaine Carneros brut ($31).

J. Schram, Schramsberg: Jack and Jamie Davies founded Schramsberg in Napa in 1965, at a time when even making still wine was a risky business. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the couple introduced the idea of high-quality domestic sparkling wine to America. The 2010 J. Schram ($120), their top-of-the-line bottling, is a blend of 84 percent Chardonnay and 16 percent Pinot Noir, aged for seven years on the yeast; there’s also a rosé version (2011, $160). A good introduction to the Schramsberg style is the 2016 blanc de blancs ($41).

L’Ermitage, Roederer Estate: Champagne Louis Roederer came late to the California sparkling wine party. JeanClaude Rouzaud selected the Anderson Valley vineyard site in 1982, and his son now oversees the operation. The estate’s regular cuvée debuted in 1988, followed by the 1989 L’Ermitage in 1993. The blends for L’Ermitage are bolstered by the addition of oak-aged reserve wines. Current vintages include the 2012 brut ($50) and 2011 brut rosé ($65).

Ultramarine: We’ve all heard of cult Cabernets, but Ultramarine is California’s first true cult sparkling wine. It’s vintage-dated from a single vineyard (the famed Charles Heintz site in Occidental), bottled, riddled, and disgorged by hand—and nearly impossible to find. Winemaker Michael Cruse produces three types: blanc de blancs ($214), 104 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

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Clockwise from top: Le Rêve; J. Schram; Altaneve Prosecco.

SCHRAMSBERG VINEYARDS

blanc de noirs ($197), and rosé ($266). Bear in mind that these are after-market prices as the winery sells out each year. Ask to get on the mailing list and cross your fingers.

Altaneve: When David Noto dedicated himself to making the planet’s finest Prosecco in 2013, he had a tough road ahead of him. The wine was firmly entrenched in the $10-$15 category, and the best examples weren’t available outside Italy. Noto, who is descended from 10 generations of winemakers, was undeterred.

His wines are all-natural, sustainable, and hand-harvested from some of the best vineyards in the Valdobbiadene hills.

How good are they? In a word, stunning. Altaneve Z ($46), his tête de cuvée, is produced from a micro-plot that yields only 1,500 bottles annually. It has a light-straw color and a nose redolent of limestone and minerals. Dry yet luscious in the mouth, with notes of citrus and stone fruits buoyed by good acidity, it makes an elegant and memorable statement on the palate. The finish is long and mouthwatering. The Altaneve spumante rosé ($31) is nothing short of delightful, and the Prosecco Superiore DOCG ($32) is rich and opulent, with a core of tropical fruit flavors that invites you to take another sip. «

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Relieve the stress of the 12 days of Christmas with 12 ways of wellness, a roundup of activities and items far more soothing than a dozen drummers drumming.

1 Spa Treatment. Indulge in a relaxing massage ritual to melt away tension at The Om Spa, Naples. (theomspa.com) 2 Wheels A-Spinning. Rent a tandem bike from Naples Cyclery and pedal away from holiday overload with a friend. (naplescyclery.com) 3 Essential Oils. Don’t have time for a spa visit? Then diffuse some Ellia aromatherapy essential oils for a quick calm down. (ellia.com) 4 Mindful Minutes. Pair that aromatherapy with some guided meditation courtesy of Mindfulness Exercises. (mindfulnessexercises.com) 5 O’Clock Cocktails. Press pause in paradise and take in a sunset while sipping a cocktail on the beach at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort’s Elements Bar. (laplayaresort.com) 6 Organic Tea Blends. For a nonalcoholic yet equally destressing libation, opt for a cup of Davidson’s Organics tea. (davidsonstea.com) 7 Yoga Poses. Stretch your way to seasonal bliss at Yoga Lab, Naples, which hosts daily classes for all levels. (letsexperiment.com) 8 Hours of Sleep. Need we say more? Get healthy sleep tips from the National Sleep Foundation. (sleepfoundation.org)

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9 Holes of Golf. Visit Old Corkscrew Golf Club in Estero to play on a course that doubles as a certified Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary. (oldcorkscrew.com) 10 Pampered Toenails. We suggest the Stress Relief lavender-chamomile pedicure at Herbal Nail Bar, Naples. (herbalnailnaples.com) 11 Minutes Rosé. This delicious pink wine

by Famiglia Pasqua is available at Cost Plus World Market, Naples. (worldmarket.com) 12 Guilt-Free Cookies. Celebrate the holidays without tipping the scale thanks to these gluten-free, vegan, and organic sweets from Angelic Desserts, Naples. (angelicdesserts.com) NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | DECEMBER 2019 107

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Got Milk?

A growing array of milk alternatives are popping up on grocery shelves. While soy may be the original favorite, it’s only one member of the “in” crowd shaking up the dairy industry.

Oat milk achieved such intense popularity in 2018 that New York experienced a city-wide shortage, with some people paying more than $200 to procure a 12-pack on Amazon. Here, we highlight some of the most prominent non-dairy contenders.

SOY MILK This OG substitute is made by soaking and blending soy beans and straining out the remaining pulp. It’s a good source of protein, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, and is suitable for people with lactose, milk protein, or gluten intolerances. However, because soy milk contains isoflavones, which have a similar chemical structure to estrogen, drinking too much can impact the effect of estrogen in our bodies.

COCONUT MILK This tropical-tasting milk combines water and

the white flesh of brown coconuts. While magnesium, iron, and potassium make this option a nutrient powerhouse, full-fat coconut milk is also high in calories—with a considerable percentage coming from saturated fat. It also has the lowest protein and carbohydrate content of non-dairy milks.

ALMOND MILK Almond milk is a mixture of finely ground almonds and water. In comparison with cow’s milk, unsweetened almond milk has less than a quarter of the calories and no saturated fat.

It’s also a natural source of vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects against disease-causing free radicals. On the downside, many almond milk brands contain only 2 percent almonds, making it a less concentrated source of the nutrients, like protein and fiber, found in whole almonds.

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Forgo old favorites for new recipes. A new recipe requires you to break out of a routine and rely more on problem solving and critical thinking.

OAT MILK High in protein and fiber, this trendy contender contains beta-glucan, which can help lower cholesterol and blood-sugar levels and may increase satiated feelings after a meal.

But, oat milk can have up to double the carbohydrates as cow’s milk and only half the protein. —Liza Grant Smith

APP FOR THAT

Just like our bodies, the brain requires exercise to reach peak performance—and there are numerous activities that can train it to work hard and stay sharp. One of those is cooking. Preparing a meal encompasses responsibilities that challenge the brain’s ability to multitask, manage processes, and create better temporal awareness. Cooking also nurtures creativity and problem-solving capabilities, and the physical skill set of meal prep—like chopping, kneading, and mixing ingredients—uses motion control and hand-eye coordination. Want to crank up the intensity of your cognitive cooking workout? Try these challenges:

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Attempt some prep work—not involving knives— with your nondominant hand. Using your opposite hand will strengthen neural connections and may even help to form new ones.

PEA MILK This creamy alternative comprises pea protein isolate, water, and other emulsifiers like algal oil, sunflower oil, and guar and gellan gums.

Its protein content is comparable to cow’s milk, and the algal oil also provides DHA, an essential omega-3 fatty acid with beneficial ties to immunity, heart health, and cognition.

Because it’s made with sunflower oil, pea milk also contains omega-6 fatty acids that, in excess, have been linked to inflammation.

Test your recall. After making your grocery list, try to memorize it. See how many items you can remember after an hour.

—L.G.S.

COSMETIC INGREDIENTS REMAIN MOSTLY UNREGULATED IN THE UNITED STATES, AND THOUSANDS OF SUBSTANCES FOUND IN LOTIONS, POWDERS, SOAPS, AND MAKEUP CAN BE HARMFUL. THE THINK DIRTY APP WAS CREATED TO EMPOWER CONSUMERS TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR COSMETICS. “UNLESS YOU HAVE A LOT OF TIME ON YOUR HANDS, IT’S A LONG, HARD ROAD TO READ ALL THE INGREDIENTS ON EACH PRODUCT IN YOUR MAKEUP ARSENAL,” SAYS DANI TAVERNA, A MAKEUP ARTIST AND OWNER OF DU-

ALITY ARTISTRY AND DMA COSMETICS IN NAPLES. SCAN A BARCODE AND THE APP WILL LOOK IT UP FROM A DATABASE OF MORE THAN 850,000 PRODUCTS AND RATE ITS CLEANLINESS, WITH THE HIGHEST SCORE MEANING INGREDIENTS IN THE PRODUCT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN LONG-TERM NEGATIVE HEALTH EFFECTS. USERS CAN KEEP TRACK OF WHAT’S IN THEIR MEDICINE CABINETS AND MAKEUP BAGS, AND ALSO SAVE ITEMS TO A SHOPPING LIST AND MAKE PURCHASES DIRECTLY THROUGH AMAZON AND SEPHORA. (THINKDIRTYAPP.COM)

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Most dentists don’t understand the importance of a healthy oral system.

WE DO!

GEORGE M. MANTIKAS, D.M.D. 5100 Tamiami Trail N., Suite # 202 • Naples FL, 34103

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And we strive to educate each and every patient on the facts. Did you know that at least 80% of American adults have gum inflammation/disease? Gum disease is linked with blood vessel disease, heart attacks and strokes. Gum disease and tooth loss also increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Likewise, if an individual has diabetes and bleeding gums, the risk of a premature death increases by 400 to 700 percent. Essentially, your mouth talks to your body and your body talks to your mouth.

To assess each patient’s oral health, we have an Oral DNA test available. This provides us with concrete evidence of the high-risk bacteria living in the mouth.

When these tests come back with high levels of high-risk bacteria, we have an array of methods we can use to fight these bacteria and make sure that they will never come back. Here at the office of Dr Mantikas, we strive for optimal dental fitness.

What’s a healthy outside without a healthy inside?

The answer is simple. It’s nothing. So, YOU work on the outside and WE WILL work on the inside.

AT HOME

Lush greenery does more than make indoor spaces lovely.

Research shows that houseplants can benefit our health and well-being by purifying the air, increasing relative humidity, boosting mood, and quelling anxiety. Even NASA scientists have looked into how indoor plants can improve air quality in space stations, finding that, in addition to absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen through photosynthesis, certain varieties may naturally remove toxic agents from the air.

To discover indoor plants best suited to Southwest Florida homes, NI spoke with Joel Toledo, owner of Green Door Nursery in Naples. “I recommend plants that have thick, waxy leaves,” he says.

“Because we run our airconditioning system almost constantly in Florida, it pulls moisture out of the air. Thickleafed plants will tolerate these conditions.” He notes that no matter how tough a plant is,

placing it near a vent where it will get blasted with cold air is not a good idea. He also stresses the importance of matching the right plant to the right growing environment, whether it be low- or high-light areas, as well as taking plants’ watering needs into consideration.

Above all, he believes that in addition to their potential air-purifying abilities, plants can turn a house into a home.

“This simple notion affects our emotional and physical health, which is just as important as the air-purification benefits,” Toledo says. Here, he suggests a few attractive, easy-to-grow options. (greendoornursery.com) ● Dieffenbachia camouflage, which has large speckled leaves and thrives in low-light conditions. ● Sansevieria, or snake plant, with more than 20 varieties in a multitude of leaf sizes, colors, and shapes, is sure to fit any space. Plus, it’s very forgiving for the forgetful gardener. ● Fiddle leaf fig has paddleshaped leaves and is ideal for large spaces. ● Air plants, a new interior trend, can fit any style home and don’t require soil, which means they can be placed in a variety of settings, including on shelves and tables.

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CLEAN GREEN

Spare Mother Earth from harmful plastics and pollutants by choosing ecofriendly cleaning products. Cleancult sells all-purpose cleaner, dish and dishwasher soap, laundry detergent, and hand soap made with biodegradable ingredients derived from coconuts, olive oil, and orange peels. They come in shatter-resistant glass bottles, and refills are packaged in paper-based milk cartons. When you purchase a subscription, ThreeMain offers a free starter kit with a multipurpose cleaner, bathroom cleaner, and dish soap in reusable aluminum bottles. These products are free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, glycol solvents, and phthalates. The company also sells 100 percent birdseye-weave cotton towels, which help to save trees and a little cash. Also, 3 percent of its sales go toward the Rozalia Project, a nonprofit working to clean up the world’s oceans. (cleancult.com; threemain.com)

TRENDING NOW

NO Sweat

With Southwest Florida’s heat and humidity, it’s easy to understand the appeal of miraDry, a nonsurgical treatment that permanently reduces underarm sweat. It has become a popular request says Kiran Gill, MD, who operates Aesthetics in Plastic Surgery and is the first plastic surgeon in Southwest Florida to offer the noninvasive, FDA-approved treatment. “Clinical studies have shown an average of 82 percent sweat reduction,” says Gill, noting that it can be effective even after one session. “Patients can also experience decreased odor and hair reduction.”

The procedure is done in the office under local anesthesia and takes about an hour. “It uses thermal energy to target sweat glands deep in the skin surface of the underarms,” Gill explains. “Once those glands are eliminated, they do not grow back, resulting in permanent sweat reduction.” She adds that the treatment is safe, though side effects may include swelling, numbness, and soreness in the treated area. At this point in time, miraDry is cleared by the FDA for underarms only, but other body areas are currently being researched for treatment in the near future. (kirangillmd.com)

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Facebook is launching a new digital currency—but is the world ready?

By Judy Martel Cryptocurrency is nothing new—it’s been in circulation since the 2009 launch of Bitcoin—but the digital asset’s volatility has prevented the masses from embracing it. That could change in 2020 when social media giant Facebook plans to make a new currency called Libra available to users of Facebook and its other holdings, such as WhatsApp and Instagram.

Facebook is a founding member of the not-for-profit Libra Association, which is developing the virtual money along with other companies and academic institutions. What makes Libra different from other cryptocurrencies, says Honghui Chen, professor of finance at the University of Central Florida, is that it’ll be less volatile and also more convenient to use via Calibra, an online account Facebook describes as a “digital wallet.”

Through social media, users will be able to view their balance in Calibra depicted in their local currency. They can spend, transfer,

send, and store the digital money in their Calibra account and also use it with partners in the Libra Association. Facebook is seeking to reduce the volatility of Libra by not tying its value to an algorithm or a single currency, but rather to a more stable asset or group of assets. One possibility is to value each unit based on a basket of international currencies, including the U.S. dollar, euro, British pound, Japanese yen, and Singapore dollar, says Chen. The other is to peg the value to so-called “stable coin,” which itself is tied to a relatively stable asset, such as gold or government-backed legal tender.

Social media’s global reach—about 2 billion users worldwide in the case of Facebook—makes it an ideal platform for international commerce, but there are concerns about security and privacy in the wake of Facebook’s recent lapses. Chen believes that because the Libra Association comprises a group of entities, it creates more layers of

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In addition, he says, the blockchain network is not currently open to the public but privately controlled by the Libra Association, though there are plans to change that in five years. In a nutshell, blockchain is the record-keeping technology behind cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin’s blockchain network is public, for example, but although transactions are not completely anonymous, personal information about users is inaccessible. To further address privacy concerns, Facebook is setting up Calibra as a separate business entity and says it won’t share spending data with other holdings unless users grant permission.

But global regulatory concerns still loom large for the association and could delay its planned mid-year launch. Some companies have already pulled out of the association, citing concerns about regulatory focus on their core businesses. France and Germany are reportedly pledging to block Libra in Europe.

If the association is successful in launching Libra, the question about what Facebook gains from developing a new currency remains. Chen says the idea of banking through social media is nothing new. China has been doing it for six years via its own social media giant, WeChat.

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Getting into the digital currency game before its competitors could allow Facebook to strengthen its brand and potentially increase its number of users if they join because of Calibra. Among other tech giants, Amazon offers its own digital wallet for customers, but Chen says he wouldn’t be surprised if it creates a digital currency in the future. Apple Pay is a successful online payment system, but it is hardware dependent in that it requires an Apple device. However, being first has its risks. Because Libra is new and untested, Chen advises caution. “I wouldn’t put a lot of money in at first, maybe just a couple of hundred. I can see the system improving as it grows—but test the water and add money little by little as you feel comfortable.” «

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Grande Phoenician at The Dunes is more than just a condo unit, it’s a way of life. With the private Floridian Beach membership available for transfer. 3/3 (C16111) Paula Van Zuidam, 239.370.7653, Heather Haynes, 239.682-3978

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Ideal for entertaining. Large open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. Split bedroom design offers maximum privacy for you and your guests. 3/2 (C16557) Bethany Meyer, 239.919.4189

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The QBE Shootout, a 31-year PGA Tour tradition, will be bigger and better than ever in 2019 thanks to the addition of Live Fest. This inaugural country music festival will take place on the driving range of the Tiburón Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples December 14 with concerts beginning at 4:30 p.m. The lineup features a cadre of country music stars, including local favorite the Ben Allen Band, as well as Jordan Davis, Darius Rucker, and Lady Antebellum. Davis’ career has skyrocketed recently, hot off the success of platinum singles such as “Singles You Up” and “Take it From Me” and being awarded Billboard’s Top New Country Artist of 2018. Although best known as the lead singer of the mega-hit ’90s band Hootie & The Blowfish, Rucker has made a name for himself in the country music arena, even earning a Grammy for Best Solo Country Performance for his cover of Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Wagon Wheel.” Rucker is co-headlining with Lady Antebellum, one of the most popular country trios of all time. They’ll perform new music from their latest release, Ocean, and other selections from their award-studded catalog. (livefest.com)

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GOINGS ON 1 Gingerbread House, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, on view to Dec. 31, free. (ritzcarlton.com) Night Lights in the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden, to Jan. 5, $12-$30, free for children younger than 3. (naples garden.org) 2 Festival of Trees, benefiting the Bonita Springs Historical Society, McSwain House, Bonita Springs, to Dec. 6, $5. (bonitaspringshistoricalsociety.org) Winter Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week, various restaurants, to Dec. 15. (swflrestaurantweek.com)

3 Christmas at Palm Collage, Historic Palm Cottage, Naples, to Dec. 28, $13. (napleshistoricalsociety.org) Clockwise from top left: East West Fine Art at Mercato displays “Eyes are the Windows to the Soul,” featuring Lady in Red

by Slava Fokk and Duet by Anna Vinogradova, to December 11; view works by Tobi Kahn, including VIZAL and ORNAT Version 2, at Harmon-Meek Gallery in Naples to December 24.

Festival of Trees, Marco Island Center for the Arts, to Dec. 5, free. (marcoislandart.org) 4 Art Alive, Naples Art District, free. (naplesartdistrict.com) Lunch and Lecture “All in the Family: The Legacy of J.S. Bach and His Sons in Our Musical Heritage,” Moe Auditorium, Center for Performing Arts, Bonita Springs, $38. (artcenterbonita.org)

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Ten Days of Christmas, Historic Palm Cottage, Naples, to Dec. 21, free. (napleshistoricalsociety.org)

11 QBE Shootout, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, to Dec. 15, contact for ticket prices. (qbeshootout.com) “Stories of the Holocaust: Letter from Australia” presentation, Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, Naples, free. (holocaustmuseumswfl.org)

PICKS

Beginning December 6, Naples Art will present the “FiftyThird Founders Juried Awards Exhibition.”

“Stories of the Holocaust: August Landmesser” presentation, Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, Naples, free. (holocaustmuseumswfl.org)

5 Holiday Stroll, Naples Design District, free. (naples designdistrict.com)

6 Christmas Gala, benefiting Naples Historical Society, Historic Palm Cottage, Naples, $350. (napleshistoricalsociety.org)

Christmas Walk and Tree Lighting, Fifth Avenue South, Naples, also Dec. 7, Christmas Market, free. (fifthavenuesouth.com)

12 Ancient Forest Tour, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples, $10-$25. (corkscrew.audubon.org)

OPERA NAPLES WILL STAGE PUCCINI’S LA BOHÈME AT ARTIS—NAPLES DECEMBER 11 AND 12. SET IN PARIS IN THE 1830S, LA BOHÈME FOLLOWS THE TRAGIC LOVE STORY OF RODOLFO, A POET, AND MIMI, A SEAMSTRESS. OPERA NAPLES WILL PERFORM THE OPERA IN ITS ORIGINAL ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SUPERTITLES. TICKETS START AT $25. (OPERA NAPLES.ORG)

Music of Hope and Remembrance Luncheon, benefiting Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, The RitzCarlton, Naples, $150. (holocaustmuseumswfl.org)

13 Cocoa and Caroling with the Naples Carolers, Naples Depot Museum, free. (colliermuseums.com)

Lunch and Learn “Shark Research Beyond Our Boundaries,” Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, Naples, $15. (rookerybay.org)

Movie Night: Elf, Cambier Park, Naples, free. (naplesgov.com) White Christmas Tea with Jacquelyn Pierce, Marco Island Center for the Arts, free. (marcoislandart.org)

14 Bonita Springs Christmas Boat Parade, Imperial River, Bonita Springs, free. (bonitaboatparade.com)

Christmas Boat Parade, Naples Bay, free. (naplesca.com) Christmas Island Style Street Parade, Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, free. (christmas islandstyle.com)

Jingle Bell Bash, Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, The Long Table Dinner, Fifth Avenue South, Naples, contact participating restaurants for prices. (fifthavenuesouth.com)

7 Art in the Park, Cambier Park, Naples, free. (naplesart.org) Corkscrew Swamp Meditation, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples, $10-$25. (corkscrew.audubon.org)

The Rotary Club of Naples Food, Wine, & Beer Festival, Bayfront, Naples, $50-$80. (napleswine.org) Teddy Bear Tea, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, select dates to Dec. 22, $95. (ritzcarlton.com) 10 Naples Christmas Parade, Fifth Avenue South, Naples, free. (naplesgov.com)

Night Walk, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples, $20$40. (corkscrew.audubon.org)

Safari Squad, Naples Zoo, also Dec. 11 and 14, $12 per child and adult plus zoo admission. (napleszoo.org/safarisquad)

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YULETIDE-MUSIC LOVERS CAN GET THEIR SONG ON AT TWO CAROLING EVENTS. FIRST, VISIT THE NAPLES DEPOT MUSEUM DECEMBER 13 TO TAKE PART IN COCOA AND CAROLING WITH THE NAPLES CAROLERS. THEN, STOP BY CAMBIER PARK DECEMBER 20 FOR CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS CAROLS. BOTH EVENTS ARE FREE. (COLLIERMUSEUMS. COM; NAPLES GOV.COM)

Fine Art & Craft Show, Cambier Park, Naples, free. (naplesartcrafters.com)

LOU BALDANZA

$10-$20. (cmon.org)

Enjoy the wonders of “A Magical Cirque Christmas” at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers December 7.

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AGENDA Lee Health 5K, Tiburón Golf Club, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, $10-$35. (gcrunner.org)

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Gulfshore

Naples Christmas Glow Run 5K, Sugden Regional

Music in the Garden: Patchouli and Terra Guitarra, Naples Botanical Garden, included with garden

Playhouse, to Dec. 29, $22-$170. (gulfshoreplayhouse.org)

COURTESY OF THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

Park, Naples, $39. (runeliteevents.com)

15 Zoo Yoga, Naples Zoo, $12. (napleszoo.org/yoga) 20 Candlelight Christmas Carols, Cambier Park, Naples, free. (naplesgov.com)

Design a Glass Ornament, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, select dates to Dec. 28, $99-$199. (ritzcarlton.com)

21 Marco 5-Mile Hill Run, Wesley United Methodist Church, Marco Island, $10-$30. (gcrunner.org)

Catch the Original Harlem Globetrotters, including Moose Weekes, at Hertz Arena in Estero December 12.

Marco Island Christmas Boat Parade, viewing spots at The Esplanade, Smokehouse Bay, and Snook Inn, Marco River, Marco Island, free. (christmasislandstyle.com)

New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Naples Pier, free. (naplesgov.com)

Winter Fest, Naples Zoo, also Dec. 22, included with

PERFORMANCES

zoo admission. (napleszoo.org/winterfest)

22 Chanukah Celebration, Cambier Park, Naples,

1 A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play, Broad-

admission. (naplesgarden.org)

Musical Moments: Holiday Potpourri, Moe Auditorium, Center for Performing Arts, Bonita Springs, $25. (artcenterbonita.org)

Reader’s Theater presents Holiday Twists, The Marco Players, Marco Island, $12. (themarcoplayers.com) She Loves Me, Blackburn Hall, The Naples Players, to Dec. 22, $45. (naplesplayers.org)

Sounds of Christmas, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers, to Dec. 25, $26-$73. (broadwaypalm.com)

Three One Act Comedies, The Studio Players, Naples, contact for ticket prices. (thestudioplayers.org)

3 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples, contact for ticket prices. (artisnaples.org)

free. (naplesgov.com)

way Palm Dinner Theatre, Fort Myers, to Dec. 25, $42$62. (broadwaypalm.com)

24 Christmas Eve Service, Cambier Park, Naples,

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour, Hayes Hall,

free. (naplesgov.com)

Artis—Naples, contact for ticket prices. (artisnaples.org)

25 Storytime with Santa, The Ritz-Carlton Golf

A Doublewide, Texas Christmas, The Marco Players,

Naples Philharmonic and Naples Philharmonic Chorus presents Handel’s Messiah, First Presby-

Resort, Naples, $25. (ritzcarlton.com)

Marco Island, to Dec. 8, $32-$34. (themarcoplayers.com)

terian Church of Naples, $15-$35. (artisnaples.org)

31 New Year’s Eve Celebration, The Ritz-Carlton

Gulf Coast Big Band, Cambier Park, Naples, free.

Golf Resort, Naples, $35-$150. (ritzcarlton.com)

(gulfcoastbigband.com)

4 Cam Bertrand, Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples, contact for ticket prices. (offthehookcomedy.com)

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Ten years ago, Tacarra Williams took up stand-up comedy at the behest of a producer and never looked back. In September, she finished second on the NBC competition show Bring the Funny before embarking on her “Life After Divorce” tour, which will arrive at the Off the Hook Comedy Club in Naples December 1922. Here, Williams chats with NI about her standup and influences. (offthehookcomedy.com) NI: What about stand-up comedy made it feel like home to you the first time you performed?

Williams: First of all, people listened to me. I could talk as much as I wanted, and they would listen. And two, it was healing. Not just for me, but for the subjects that I talk about. I was talking about going through a breakup, and there were so many women in the audience who came up to me and said, “I’m going through a breakup too,” or, “I just went through a breakup and listening to you onstage, it doesn’t feel that bad anymore.”

So, there’s a healing component in stand-up that I fell in love with, just knowing that somebody is listening and walking away in a better space.

Who have been your biggest comedic influences?

I grew up in the South Bronx, in the projects, and I used to sneak into the living room and watch TV. We used to sneak and watch ComicView, because we weren’t allowed to. I watched everybody from Adele to Laura Hayes to Sommore to Mo’Nique—all of the female

An Inspector Calls, Arcade Theatre, Florida Rep, Fort Myers, to Dec. 22, contact for ticket prices. (floridarep.org)

comedians back then, 20, 25 years ago. They definitely have had an influence on me today.

Just the majority of the female comedians from back when I wasn’t supposed to be watching it.

What message do you hope to convey to audiences on your “Life After Divorce” tour?

Some people feel like when they get divorced, life is over. It’s different, but it’s not over. We’ve got to get back into dating. We’ve got to get back into the world and reintroduce ourselves. We’ve got to work out. I want women to know—and not just women, men! Anyone going through something, because we divorce ourselves from different things in life. It’s not just necessarily a person; it could be a bad habit. It’s saying it’s okay to let go of things and still be able to move on after.

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5 Anthony DeVito, Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples, to Dec. 8, contact for ticket prices. (offthehookcomedy.com)

Gulfshore Opera presents “Annual Holiday Taste of Opera,” The Club at the Strand, Naples, $150. (gulfshoreopera.org)

6 Evidential Medium Cindy Kaza, Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples, $25-$35. (offthehookcomedy.com)

Naples Philharmonic presents “Masterworks: Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra,” Hayes Hall, Artis— Naples, also Dec. 7, contact for ticket prices. (artisnaples.org)

Nick Offerman, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, $42.20-$63.50. (bbmannpah.com) 7 A Magical Cirque Christmas, Barbara B. Mann Per-

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8 Christmas with the Gulfshore Tenors, Naples Art Association, $35-$50. (gulfshoreopera.org)

Gulf Coast Symphony presents “Deck the Halls,” Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, $29-$85. (bbmannpah.com)

Julio Iglesias, Hertz Arena, Estero, $77-$300. (hertzarena.com)

Naples Concert Band, Cambier Park, Naples, free.

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(naplesconcertband.org)

Naples Philharmonic presents “Sypert Salon Series: Beethoven Piano Trio No. 1,” Daniels Pavilion, Artis—Naples, also Dec. 10, $45-$55. (artisnaples.org)

9 Naples Big Band, Cambier Park, Naples, free. (naplesbigband.com)

11 Adam Gabel, Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples, contact for ticket prices. (offthehookcomedy.com)

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Leonid & Friends: Chicago Tribute, Daniels Pavilion, Artis—Naples, contact for ticket prices. (artisnaples.org)

Opera Naples presents La Bohème, Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples, also Dec. 12, $55-$125. (operanaples.org)

Under the Streetlamp presents “Hip to the Holidays,” Southwest Florida Event Center, Bonita

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Springs, $37-$77. (swfleventcenter.com)

12 Andrew Rivers, Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples, to Dec. 15, contact for ticket prices. (offthehookcomedy.com)

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Niña Sentada (Seated Girl), Roberto Montenegro, part of “Iconic Works”

21 Bob Zottola and Jazz Simpatico, Wang Opera Center, Naples, $40-$50. (operanaples.org)

The Original Harlem Globetrotters, Hertz Arena, Estero, $30-$117. (hertzarena.com)

13 Funny Shorts Live, Moe Auditorium, Center for Per-

Gulf Coast Symphony presents The Nutcracker, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers,

forming Arts, Bonita Springs, $18-$20. (artcenterbonita.org)

$29-$85. (bbmannpah.com)

Home for the Holidays, Theatre Zone, Naples, to

23 Lindsey Stirling, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, contact for ticket prices. (bbmannpah.com)

Lee Greenwood presents “A Tennessee Christmas,” Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee, $64. (seminoleimmokaleecasino.com)

14 Live Fest, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, tickets start at $125. (livefest.com)

Naples Ballet presents The Nutcracker, Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples, contact for ticket prices. (artisnaples.org) Southwest Florida Symphony presents “Holiday Pops,” Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, $15-$91. (bbmannpah.com)

Tuba Christmas, Sugden Plaza, Naples, free. (fifth avenuesouth.com)

15 Music in the Garden: Mirage, Naples Botanical Garden, included with garden admission. (naplesgarden.org)

Naples Dixieland Jazz Band, Cambier Park, Naples, free. (naplesjazzsociety.com)

Spirit of the Gulf Chorus, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, $20-$40. (bbmannpah.com)

Stand Up or Get Dragged Down: The Ultimate Cabaret Comedy Open Mic, Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples, $9-$15. (offthehookcomedy.com)

16 Pianist Orion Weiss, violinist Yura Lee, and cellist Clive Greensmith, Sugden Theatre, Naples, $60. (naplesccc.org)

17 Alabaster, Artstage Studio, Florida Rep, Fort Myers, to Jan. 26, contact for ticket prices. (floridarep.org)

Michael Glatzmaier, Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples, contact for ticket prices. (offthehookcomedy.com)

18 All That Jazz with guitarist Peter Bernstein, Daniels Pavilion, Artis—Naples, $49. (artisnaples.org)

19 Firefall, Southwest Florida Event Center, Bonita Springs, $33-$58. (swfleventcenter.com)

The Gatlin Brothers, Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee, $69. (seminoleimmokaleecasino.com) A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens Jr., Hinman Auditorium, Center for Performing Arts, Bonita Springs, to Dec. 21, $13.50-$20. (artcenterbonita.org)

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Dec. 15, contact for ticket prices. (theatre.zone)

The Ten Tenors present “Home for the Holidays,” Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples, contact for ticket prices. (artisnaples.org)

« DAY AT THE MUSEUM When The Baker Museum at Artis—Naples reopens December 1, visitors will be privy to four new special exhibitions spread across the freshly renovated visual arts space. The first floor will house “Iconic Works from the Permanent Collection,” featuring 100 pieces that exemplify significant points in aesthetic movements and art history. “Monet to Matisse: French Masterworks from the Dixon Gallery and Gardens” will occupy the second floor and include more than 70 works by the world’s most influential Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters, such as Claude Monet, Pierre-August Renoir, Henri Matisse, and Paul Cézanne. To accompany this show, the museum will also mount “Expressions: Matisse and Modern Art from the Permanent Collection,” which looks at important creators whose styles informed the rise of avantgarde art. Continue to the third floor to view “Looking at Words: A Poetry of Shape,” an overview of text and type in visual arts, or head outside to explore the main Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus at large and “Color Field,” a display of interactive sculptures. (artisnaples.org)

Holiday Pops, Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples, to Dec. 22, contact for ticket prices. (artisnaples.org) Richard Marx, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall,

26 Mike Winfield, Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples, to Dec. 29, contact for ticket prices. (offthehook comedy.com) 27 Gulfshore Opera presents Amahl and the Night Visitors, Leo Parish Life Center, Bonita Springs; also Dec. 28, Salvation Army, Naples; also Dec. 29, Congregational United Church of Christ, Punta Gorda, $10$50. (gulfshoreopera.org)

28 Comedy Night: Comedy Bananza, Tobye Studio Theatre, The Naples Players, $20. (naplesplayers.org) Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, contact for ticket prices. (bbmannpah.com)

29 Moscow Ballet presents Great Russian Nutcracker, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, $31.13-$177.82. (bbmannpah.com)

30 Vic DiBitetto, Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples, to Jan. 1, contact for ticket prices. (offthehookcomedy.com)

31 The Book of Mormon, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, to Jan. 5, contact for ticket prices. (bbmannpah.com)

GALLERIES The Baker Museum, Artis—Naples. “Looking at Words: A Poetry of Shape,” “Expressions: Matisse and Modern Art,” and “Monet to Matisse: French Masterworks from the Dixon Gallery and Gardens,” all through March; “Color Field,” through May; “100 Iconic Works from the Permanent Collection,” through July. (artisnaples.org)

Center for Performing Arts, Bonita Springs.

Fort Myers, $43.54-$96.79. (bbmannpah.com)

“Karen Seide,” to Dec. 7; “Hot and Cold: An Exhibit of Encaustic Art,” Dec. 12 to Feb. 15. (artcenterbonita.org)

A Seraphic Fire Christmas, Vanderbilt Presbyterian

Center for Visual Arts, Bonita Springs. “Pam Foss”

Church, Naples, contact for ticket prices. (seraphicfire.org)

and “Under the Sea,” both Dec. 6-26. (artcenterbonita.org)

Tacarra Williams, Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples, to Dec. 22, contact for ticket prices. (offthehookcomedy.com)

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples. “Nature Photographer RJ Wiley,” to Jan. 30. (corkscrew.audubon.org)

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East West Fine Art, Naples. “Eyes are the Windows

Explore the Story

to the Soul,” to Dec. 11; “Cat Stole My Dinner,” Dec. 12-26. (eastwestfineart.com)

Emily James Gallery, Naples. “Colors of the Season,” Dec. 1-31. (emilyjamesart.com) Gardner Colby Gallery, Naples. “Work by New Artists, including Jonah Allen, Stephanie Amato, Sherri Belassen, and Heather Knight,” Dec. 1-31. (gardner colbygallery.com)

Harmon-Meek Gallery, Naples. “Small Works of Art” and “Tobi Kahn,” both to Dec. 24. (harmonmeek.com)

Harmon-Meek | modern, Naples. “Hunt Slonem,” to Dec. 27. (harmonmeek.com)

Hayes Hall Galleries, Artis—Naples. “30 Years: Building a Naples Icon” and “ReTooled: Highlights from the Hechinger Collection,” both to Dec. 8; “Florida Contemporary,” through April. (artisnaples.org)

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Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch.

“Cowboy Roots: Photography by Don Columbus,” to Dec. 28. (colliermuseums.com)

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J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel. “Clyde Butcher Photography Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Exhibition,” to Feb. 5. (dingdarlingsociety.org)

KAJ Gallery, Naples. “Andy Howl: Nunquam Obliviscaris,” to Dec. 31. (kajartgallery.com) Marco Island Center for the Arts. “Celebrating Clay” and “Gertrud Fuchs La Pettie Gallery Exhibition,” both Dec. 9 to Jan. 7. (marcoislandart.org) Marco Island Historical Museum. “MS Conceptions: Juried Show of 31 Artists,” to Jan. 30. (colliermuseums.com)

Naples Art. “Fifty-Third Founders Juried Awards Exhibition,” Dec. 6 to Jan. 9; “Capturing Collier: Photographs from the Naples Art Association,” to Dec. 16; “Water Works: Artistic Celebration of Our Most Vital Resource,” to Jan. 5. (naplesart.org) Naples Botanical Garden. “Inner Beauty: A Photo-

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graphic Celebration of Naples Botanical Garden,” Jan. 5. (naplesgarden.org)

Naples Stone Gallery. “Michael Monroe’s Walls of Light,” Dec. 1-31. (michaelmonroeart.com) Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center,

Discover Naples’ hottest events and hidden gems.

Naples. “Natural Selections: 2019 Painting Annual,” to Jan. 9. (rookerybay.org)

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“Clotheslined: The Wash Day Series by Muffy Clark Gill,” to Dec. 18. (uaccollier.com)

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realized her childhood dream of owning a jewelry store when she opened Bigham Jewelers in Naples in 1995. The company moved to its current galleria a decade later and now is on the cusp of its twentyfifth anniversary. In addition to being a go-to destination for fine jewelry and watches, Bigham Jewelers is locally respected for giving back—supporting organizations that focus on women and children, veterans, seniors, and the arts.

Next to her professional success as founder, president, and CEO, Bigham is proudest of her two college-age children, Brie and Chase. At this stage, she’s looking forward to continuing to grow her business while balancing her working life with some much-needed “me time.” —Caroline Ridgway

Best gift she’s ever received: A book of personal letters from my daughter, Brie

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Words to live by: Nike’s “Just Do It,” which I personalized into our business motto, “Make It Happen!”

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1. Fitness routine: Peloton, running, and yoga at Yoga House 2. Dream car: A Bugatti 3. Collects: Old pocket watches 4. Signature accessory: Custom-designed Bigham Jewelers diamond studs. I have two sets, one weighing 3 carats for daytime and another weighing 6 carats for evening.

5. In her makeup bag: Laura Mercier lip gloss 6. Beloved local dish: Oysters at Sea Salt 7. Last great read: Perfectly Clear: Escaping Scientology and Fighting for the Woman I Love by Michelle LeClair 8. Style icon: Sandi Moran, who presents a timeless, ladylike elegance.

9. Karaokes in the car to: “Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys 10. Binge watches: 90 Day Fiancé 11. Movie she’s seen more than five times: Bridesmaids 12. Splurges on: Jewelry and cars 13. Guilty pleasure song from her teen years: “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey 14. Board game she dominates: Monopoly 15. Favorite junk food: Potato chips 16. Astrological sign: Taurus, which fits me because people born under this sign are described as grounded, ambitious, and trustworthy—qualities I know I have.

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