Naples Illustrated - January 2018

LEADING LADIES

20 20 WOMEN AFFECTING CHANGE IN NAPLES NOW

ELIZABETH STAR

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Contents

January 2018

features 79 / NI’s Dining Awards

Winners of our fourth annual Readers’ Choice Awards across 40 categories—plus, a new award and inductees to our Hall of Fame

BY CHELLE KOSTER WALTON

92 / Leading Ladies

On NI’s twentieth anniversary, we expand our annual feature to honor 20 spectacular women affecting change in Naples now

BY TERI EVANS & ANNA BJORLIN

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Tostadas on the menu at Cooper’s Hawk Winery

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Contents / January 2018

CHAS GLATZER

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NAPLES KENNY

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24 / From the Editor 26 / In Focus

Naples Zoo’s inaugural Black & White Ball; Naples Botanical Garden’s Hats in the Garden Luncheon; and more

37 / Insider

Biographer Sally Bedell Smith on her latest book; new hobbies for the new year; selfie tech for capturing the perfect snapshots; inside the Tropic Escape Room in Bonita Springs

43 / Style

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46 / Treasure

Envision a trip to the Emerald City in these glamorous gems

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48 / Vanity

Brighten your complexion with beauty products packed with Vitamin C

50 / The Goods

The mother-daughter duo behind Summerfields in Naples share home decor tips as they mark their twentieth year in business

52 / Finds

Posh picks for milestone anniversaries

55 / Abode

A top-to-bottom remodel grants a bayfront home a contemporary vibe

63 / Escape

Intrepid travelers looking for your next great adventure, head to the polar bear–rich Canadian Arctic

BY PAUL RUBIO

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Contents / January 2018

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176 70 / High Road

NI’s automotive editor chases the Tail of the Dragon in the new Acura NSX hybrid supercar

BY HOWARD WALKER

115 / Taste

Delicious and nutritious wakame seaweed and where to try it around town; farmers market foodie finds; and where the soup’s on in Naples

126 / Pour

Spain’s Rioja wine region boasts myriad influences but has a flavor all its own

BY MARK SPIVAK

128 / Wealth

Buying and selling in the luxury home market is anything but predictable

BY JUDY MARTEL

135 / Balance

A recipe for creamy golden milk; kitchen aids to make healthy meals at home; and more

161 / Agenda

Broadway musical An American in Paris commands the stage at Artis–Naples

172 / Seen

Emerging Leadership Council’s season kickoff; Friends of Foster Children Forever event

176 / Sense of Place

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William Boyajian shares favorite things in Naples, his hardest lesson learned, and words to live by

ON THE COVER:

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From the Publisher

No matter the industry, any business that is still thriving after 20 years should celebrate it as quite an accomplishment, and we plan to do just that as this magazine marks two decades in Naples. What a milestone!

There are so many people to thank for the years of continued support that I am not even sure where to start. Of course, we would not be able to produce such a beautiful publication, if it weren’t for the advertisers— several of which have been with us since our first issue in January 1998.

The magazine’s first-edition advertisers include Marissa Collections, Bigham Jewelers, Waterside Shops, Gattle’s of Naples, John R. Wood Properties, Quail West, Collins & Dupont Design Group, Gulfshore Homes, Betty Maclean Travel, and Gary David Designs—just to name a few. And yes, they are all still advertising with us today, sharing our success and their professional longevity as well.

Like our beloved advertisers, another important component to a successful business is the team that makes it all happen. And I like to think we have an amazing one. While not everyone has been here since the beginning (including myself), the talent the company has attracted over the past two decades is quite impressive and I tip my hat to each of them.

They are all dedicated and I am proud to be associated with them; they are my second family.

My father always said: “Make a career out of your hobby and you will always love going to work.” He was right about that, as he was about many things. My personal philosophy is: “Stay passionate.” It works in all aspects of life.

Cheers to another 20 spectacular years!

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MAKING OF A MILESTONE

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From the Editor Twenty years ago this month, the first issue of Naples Illustrated was published with much fanfare. And it is with that same fanfare that we publish this special issue to mark the milestone and look to the future as we begin a new year.

We always strive to find fresh ways to cover our unique community and the inspiring people who call this town home. Through the decades, the magazine’s design has evolved, as has the depth and breadth of our stories, which is all part of our commitment to you.

In this special issue, we continue our tradition of featuring “Leading Ladies” in our community, but with an anniversary twist; we’re broadening the spotlight to shine on 20 local women who are affecting change in Naples right now. Beginning on page 92, you’ll meet these amazing women from diverse backgrounds and professions, who are making a difference—whether it’s through philanthropy, nonprofits, public service, growth and development, or the arts. You can’t help but be inspired when you read about their commitment to their causes. These women also have accomplished so very much that we could fit only a fraction of their accolades in the magazine, even across 20 pages, but the hope is that you will come away with a sense of who they are and their heartfelt connection to the community.

Of course, as Naples continues to grow so does the passion of our restaurateurs, who are always striving to build upon our already vibrant dining scene. In our fourth annual Dining Awards, starting on page 79, thousands of readers stepped up to the plate once again to nominate and vote in our online survey for their favorite dining establishments across 40 categories. This year, we also added a special new award. Living in such a gracious and generous community, we thought it only fitting that we establish a Pillar of the Community award to the restaurateur who goes above and beyond to give back to our community. When you find out who it is, my guess is that you won’t be at all surprised to see their names, as they are widely known for always asking: “How can I help?”

We hope you will be inspired throughout the pages of this special issue, and may that inspiration lead to embracing a fresh year with a renewed sense of wonder and greater sense of purpose.

MEGAN DIPIERO PHOTOGRAPHY / MAKEUP: CYNDI WELCH

CHEERS TO 20 YEARS!

LOOKING BACK, MOVING FORWARD: THE COVER OF OUR FIRST ISSUE PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 1998.

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THE ROYAL TREATMENT Few authors have ventured as deeply into the lives of the British royal family as Sally Bedell Smith. Drawn to writing comprehensive profiles as a former reporter for The New York Times, the bestselling author and historian wrote her first biography on CBS founder Bill Paley, before moving on to other notable figures including Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II. She also worked as a consultant to British film writer Peter Morgan on his play, The Audience, which led to his hit Netflix series, The Crown. Smith will discuss her latest book, Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life, at the Archangel Fund’s Art of Giving luncheon on January 31 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples.

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NI: What drew you to writing about British royalty?

Bedell Smith: Two days after the death of Princess Diana, I got a call from Random House asking if I’d like to write a biography about her. I arrived in London the day before her funeral and watched the procession from the third-floor window of a building across from Westminster Abbey. After, I moved on to the Kennedy White House and the Clinton White House before I was asked if I’d like to write about the queen preceding her Diamond Jubilee in 2012. It took me about half a second to agree.

What made you want to take on Prince Charles as your next subject?

He seemed a logical choice after his mother and, for a biographer, the more complicated and compelling the character, the better. There’s a stereotype

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about him that was fueled during his turbulent marriage to Diana, so I take a closer look at him. He’s human; he has faults and he has made mistakes, but I put it all in perspective to see what the future king is all about and what sort of king he may be.

What were you most surprised to learn about him?

The extent of his impact around the world through his various philanthropies.

Nearly a million young people have been helped by him, from underprivileged youths in the UK to as far away as Afghanistan and Sierra Leone.

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Rise and Shine

Resolutions aside, the start of a new year could be just the motivational push needed to launch into a new hobby you always wanted to try, but never got around to. Now is your time to shine. Let us count the ways. —Michele Sotallaro Express yourself. Learn to add an artistic touch to any special card or note by taking a calligraphy class at Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs (artcenterbonita.org).

You’ll learn how to use a broad-edged pen nib to deliver handwritten messages that are as beautiful as they are heartfelt. Classes are offered throughout the season. (January 11; $100, member; $150, non-members)

Break the mold. Perhaps a new statement piece for your home decor is more your fancy. Clay More Ceramics (claymo​ receramics.com) has a series of five-week courses for traditional pottery and clay sculpting. Learn each composition, from wheel-throwing techniques to hand building, and create authentic pottery and sculptures.

(Dates vary; $245)

Cook up a plan. Sharpen your taste buds while preparing a three-course meal at Sur La Table (sur​ latable.com) in Naples. The instructional kitchens serve up classes to learn new recipes and hone fundamental skills. Learn 10 Skills for the New Year in a workshop offered four times in January that will cover techniques such as dry-brining chicken, preparing a risotto, and even baking a decadent dessert. (Dates vary; $69) Color your world. Go beyond the traditional painting class, when you sign up for a Cold Wax Beginners Workshop at Naples Art Association (naplesart.org). You’ll learn how to create unique pieces of art by combining a beeswax paste (used at room temperature) with oil paints. No heat required, just a whimsical attitude and a sense of wonder. (February 12; $40 supply fee; $175, donors; $210, non-donors)

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Get grounded. Experience the Japanese art of flower arranging by attending the Ikebana demonstrations at Naples Botanical Garden (naplesgarden.org). A local chapter of Ikebana experts and enthusiasts showcase the spirit of this botanical talent along with Ginza (a market for supplies) and a tea ceremony. (February 16–17; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $15 for general admission)

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FREEZE FRAME

The Prisma app transforms simple photos into works of art.

January not only represents a new year, it’s also an opportunity to create the best version of yourself—inside and out. When it comes to selfies, today’s technology for phones, device accessories, and apps is catapulting portrait photos to a whole new level of artistic expression and glamour. Here are three high-tech ways to ramp up your selfie skills in a flash. –M.S. FOR THE CREATIVE ONE: With one click, the Prisma (prisma-ai.com) app can transform photos into beautiful painted images using dozens of filters, including those mimicking the style of Van Gogh or Picasso. Don’t be surprised if you get pulled in for hours as you revisit special moments through a different lens—or brush. The app offers something for everyone, from kids who want to put a comicbook-style twist on their selfie to Renaissance Art-lovers who may want to fashion themselves in a fifteenth-century-style painting. Save your artistic creations or share them with the world by uploading them directly to Facebook, Instagram, and other social networks.

FOR THE GLAMOUR GIRL: Say bye-bye to dark, grainy photos forever. The LuMee cellphone case (lumee.com, $40-$70) is like having a professional lighting kit in the palm of your hand, so you’ll never miss another special moment no matter where you are. A professional photographer invented the case, which has since developed a cult following that includes celebrities from Kim Kardashian to Oprah. The beauty trick is in the LED lights that frame the case—and you—in a stunning glow every time you take a selfie. The newest version—the LuMee Duo—features front- and back-facing lights, as well as a dimming option for selfies or group photos. Now that’s something to smile about.

FOR THE PERFECTIONIST: Before you drag another digital image to the trash because of that one pesky flaw (maybe you’re squinting or not smiling enough), try the YouCam Perfect app (perfectcorp.com) and watch your face come alive.

The app can smooth your skin, make your smile a bit bigger, and offer many more tweaks using just a few clicks and swipes. And the next time you forget to reapply blush before you get herded into a group photo, download the companion app, YouCam Makeup, where you can rosy up your cheeks, whiten your teeth, and beautify your look in countless ways. It’s enough to make you never want to hit delete again.

Escape Artist If you’re looking for a new experience, Tropic Escape Room in Bonita Springs offers the perfect activity for an adventurous family outing or even a unique date night. For those unfamiliar with escape rooms, teams of two to eight people are locked inside a room and have 60 minutes to work together to find clues, hidden objects, and answers to puzzles in order to “escape” within the time frame. The company, which opened last year, currently offers two themed rooms: Finals Week, where the goal is to find a study guide to help your friend before a test, and Museum Heist, where you need to escape from a museum before the police show up and arrest you for a burglary. From navigating a laser obstacle course to using a black light to find hidden clues, both rooms offer an entertaining challenge for all ages (though the experiences are recommended for ages 10 and up). A bit claustrophobic? Don’t worry. The rooms are spacious, and the owners will let you out at any point with the push of a button. And newbies, fret not—the owners are also happy to provide more than the allotted three clues if you get stuck on a particularly challenging riddle. If you’ve already escaped both rooms before, the company’s newest scenario, a shipwreck-themed room called Lost in the Gulf, is set to open this spring. (tropices​ caperoom.com) –Anna Bjorlin

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Hugh Davies was raised in Nigeria and England, educated in Somerset and studied ďŹ ne art at Brighton College of Art and Chelsea College of Art, London where he received his Masters Degree in Fine Art. He has served on the faculties of distinguished institutions including Chelsea College of Art, Oxford University, the University of the Arts, London and Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL. Davies’ work has been included in more than 60 international gallery and museum exhibitions.

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LOVE IS... AN ICON

What’s in a name? At Saint Laurent, the YSL monogram has long been synonymous with sensuality and subversion, a point creative director Anthony Vaccarello reflects in his affinity for imparting subtlety on logomania. Pieces from the Spring 2018 collection like the small suede Kate monogram satchel bag with turquoise, coral, and marble stones ($2,950), the linen and leather medium monogram College bag ($2,450), and the Opyum 110 sandals ($995) demonstrate his nuance. Read on for more sartorial statements.

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Style COURANT COLLAR Brown cubic zirconia necklace ($3,950), Bottega Veneta, 800-845-6790

DISCO FEVER

Go glam in the New Year with dripping diamonds, sequins, and crystals

TWINKLE TOES Patent leather and PVC pumps with crystals ($1,095), Christian Louboutin, christian louboutin.com

ICED OUT Wolf acrylic ribbon clutch in white and silver confetti ($1,595), Edie Parker, Marissa Collections, Naples

BLING RING Platinum and 18-karat gold ring with a yellow diamond, diamonds, and spessartites ($140,000), Tiffany & Co., Naples

ELECTRIC SLIDE Gem Palace embellished sandals ($1,600), Aquazzura, aquazzura.com

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ROCK STEADY Knuckle box clutch ($4,695), Alexander McQueen, Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples

LUCKY STARS Harmony Star silver three-strap sandals with crystal star embellishments ($1,150), Giuseppe Zanotti, giuseppezanotti.com

BOOGIE NIGHTS Minaudière in metal, leather, and strass (price upon request), Chanel, Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples

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1. GLITTERY GARLAND Oscar Heyman necklace with emeralds and diamonds set in 18-karat gold and platinum, $300,000. Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples (239-592-5900, saksfifthavenue.com) 2. A CUT ABOVE Carved emerald and pavé diamond earrings set in 18-karat gold, $25,290. Bigham Jewelers, Naples (239-434-2800, bigham​ jewelers.com) 3. FULL CIRCLE Seaman Schepps Pavé Dome earrings with white quartz, emeralds, and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, price upon request. Yamron Jewelers, Naples (239-592-7707, yamron.com) 4. ARM CANDY Temple St. Clair Mandala cuff with emeralds set in 18-karat gold, $39,500. Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples (239-592-5900, saksfifthav​ enue.com) 5. GREEN LIGHT Earrings with emeralds and diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $96,995. Provident Jewelry, Naples (239-649-7200, providentjewelry.com) 6. PERFECT TEN Sylva & Cie carved emerald ten table ring with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $15,000. Marissa Collections, Naples (239-2634333, marissacollections.com) 7. DIVINE LIME Bulgari High Jewelry ring with emerald, chalcedony, agate, and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, price upon request. (800-2854274, bulgari.com) 8. TWO TO TANGO Pomellato Tango bracelet with emeralds, demantoid, and color-change garnet set in rose gold and burnished silver, $46,400.

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Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant with plenty of health benefits, but it does wonders for the skin, too. From brightening to stimulating collagen production, this super ingredient is a beauty must. We recommend: Erno Laszlo Lighten & Brighten dual-phase vitamin C peel ($100, Nordstrom) for an illuminated complexion; 3Lab Perfect “C� treatment serum ($140, 3lab.com) to firm sagging skin; SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic ($165, skinceuticals.com) with a potent combination of C and E vitamins; EmerginC 20% vitamin C serum ($90, emerginc.com) to counteract damage; and Isun Intense Ultra Restore facial oil ($92, beautyhabit.com) with ultra-high levels of stabilized vitamin C and other antioxidants. You can start glowing now!

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SHARI & STACEY SUMMERS As a mother-daughter duo with more than 40 years of combined experience in design, Shari and Stacey Summers specialize in all things design and decor-related for the home. Leaving Wisconsin’s cold winters behind, Shari moved to Naples in 1982 and began working for a local designer.

After the shop closed, she struck out on her own, opening Summerfields Interior Design and establishing Summerfields Fine Furnishings one year later. Stacey, who began accompanying her mother on buying trips in middle school, joined the business as a design assistant after college and soon advanced to store manager. While Shari handles the interior design portion of the business, Stacey manages their specialty boutique shop, which offers a mix of traditional and modern luxury products for the home and garden, as well as some gift items. Summerfields celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year and shows no signs of slowing down. —Anna Bjorlin

NI: How have you seen your store and clientele change over the years?

Shari: Besides expanding in the last couple years and adding more floor space, we’re also incorporating more items. Stacey’s extended into bed linens and we’ve added bathware and fragrances as well. When we first opened, I thought we’d have a larger antique market. Nowadays, people want their things brand spanking new, but I still strive to carry some older items. You can’t get the patina on new wood that you can on old wood, and one lovely piece of warm wood will add diversity and a little eye candy to a room’s interior, even if it’s designed with contemporary decor.

What is your best advice for keeping your home’s decor fresh?

Stacey: Add some detail, whether that’s with a pillow, a pop of paint or a print. Many people don’t know how to complete the last 10 percent of their home, the finishing touches, and that’s where accessories come in. Hang things on the walls, whether it’s artwork, mirrors, or interesting architectural panels.

Switch up your bedding; trade out your white sheets for something with color. And don’t forget the statement pieces: They bring a room together full circle. Find an exceptional bowl for your coffee table, or a beautiful lamp for your entryway.

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RING IN THE NEW YEARS Celebrate your happily ever after with posh picks for milestone anniversaries

BY LIZA GRANT SMITH

1ST ANNIVERSARY: PAPER The newlywed year may be over, but keep the honeymoon going with these Alexa Pulitzer Royal Octopus cards ($75 for a set of 8 cards and envelopes) that are perfect for little love notes. Arabesque, Naples (239-403-0043, arabesqueofnaples.com)

2ND ANNIVERSARY: COTTON Inspired by the sun’s rays shining on water, Matouk’s Nikita bedding, in 500 thread count Egyptian cotton percale (price varies by piece), provides luxuriating environs for sweet dreams. Gattle’s, Naples (239-262-4791, gattles.

4TH ANNIVERSARY: SILK This winter jungle giant square ($845) from Louis Vuitton marries vintage silk with a fresh fringe edge. Louis Vuitton, Naples (239-254-0456, louisvuitton.com)

5TH ANNIVERSARY: WOOD Toast to romance with goblets ($66 each) by David Rasmussen. Dark walnut keeps wine at its optimal temperature longer than glass and a finish stops the wood from imparting its flavor to your favorite varietal. David Rasmussen Design (davidrasmussendesign.com) 52

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3RD ANNIVERSARY: LEATHER Never let it be said that you stopped bringing her flowers. This Vara Rainbow snakeskin floral handbag ($2,100) from Ferragamo will surely help date nights bloom. Ferragamo, Naples (239-5962000, ferragamo.com.)

10TH ANNIVERSARY: ALUMINUM Add this Sueño pitcher by Mariposa ($148) to the mix and step up your hosting prowess as a couple. Softly textured and beaded recycled aluminum add character and timelessness that makes this piece an instant keepsake.

BR Uno, Naples (239-2619806, brunonaples.com)

15TH ANNIVERSARY: CRYSTAL Set the mood at a table for two with this sleek Dixon crystal block vase ($300) from Two’s Company. Summerfields, Naples (239-403-0848, summerfieldsnaples.com)

20TH ANNIVERSARY: CHINA Create a bespoke table setting by choosing from 80 design collections and a 64-color palette from Marie Daage porcelain tableware ($125, salad plate; $150, dinner plate; $185, charger) that is elegantly rimmed in 24-karat gold. A Mano, Naples (239-261-3220, amano.bz)

25TH ANNIVERSARY: SILVER Deliver this decorative stunner to the one who still catches your eye after all these years.

The hand-carved Casca Bowl

by RabLabs ($460) features a semiprecious gemstone interior that is drenched in electroplated pure silver. NColor Salon, Naples (239-597-7005, ncolorsalon.com)

40TH ANNIVERSARY: RUBY Tell her “I still do” with these ruby and diamond dangle earrings from Provident Jewelry ($11,950). The sparkle of these special-occasion beauties is rivaled only by the sparkle in her eyes. Provident Jewelry, Naples (239-6497200, providentjewelry.com) 30TH ANNIVERSARY: PEARLS Inspired by Renaissance fashion where pearls decorated the wares of royalty, these cashmere-lined leather gloves with pearl edging from Gucci ($1,440) are a great way to show her she’s your queen. Gucci, Naples (239-254-1453, gucci.com)

50TH ANNIVERSARY: GOLD Serenade your sweetie with a Fazioli gold grand piano ($550,000), featuring 24-karat gold leaf cladding. Euro Pianos Naples (239-2162393, europianos​naples.com)

75TH ANNIVERSARY: DIAMONDS Embrace lasting love with De Beers’ Talisman High Jewelry necklace (price upon request). Featuring a handselected sequence of diamonds in a stunning orange rough diamond drop, this necklace is a most unique tribute. De Beers, Naples (239-254-7989, debeers.com) NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | JANUARY 2018

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B.J. Barone, founder and co-owner of Naples-based builder 41 West, was commissioned by a client to locate a home on the water with a spectacular bay view and a good sense of flow. He discovered a 4-bedroom, 4,500-square-foot house with potential in Naples’ Venetian Bay area. It needed work, but good bones and the right location made the home irresistible.

“The client thought the house had a Miami feel,” Barone says.

“He felt like he was in Key Biscayne because of views of high rises, and he wanted that impact immediately upon entering the house.

That’s the look we worked to create.”

Barone believes the key to any remodel or new-build project is to use a collaborative method, in which a team consisting of a designer, builder, and architect is assembled and engaged from the start. The strategy allows creative decisions to be made by the team, which results in cohesiveness and cost effectiveness.

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The powder room (below) set the tone for the rest of the newly renovated bayfront home, which drew on the geode-like pattern of the wall tile for color, and additions like the floating vanity and backlit mirror for contemporary accents.

of the wall tile dictated the color palette. Modern accents, such as a whitelacquered floating vanity and backlit mirror, established the contemporary context. “Finding a favorite color or object can really get a project started,” Harmon says. “In this case, the powder room was the magical starting point.

The blue gemstone colors became the accent for the other rooms.”

Originally, the house had a traditional, English country look with builtins and a dated fireplace in the great room. The polished travertine floors throughout the house and the dramatic 16-foot ceilings were left untouched, but the kitchen walls and the fireplace header and mantel were immediately removed.

While nothing compares to the panoramic view of Venetian Bay admitted through the great room sliding glass doors, the fireplace makes a strong contemporary statement. The 72-inch gas fireplace is contained within a wavy plaster wall flanked by shimmering navy wallpaper for maximum impact.

The contemporary vibe is also articulated in the juxtaposition of neutral, clean-lined sofas, glass and metal coffee tables, and a textural shag rug. “The client wanted the room to have a wow factor and lots of room for family and friends,” Harmon says. Mission accomplished on both counts.

The kitchen, now open to the great room to facilitate an easy flow, has also taken a contemporary turn with high-gloss zebra wood, white quartz and gray-veined white marble countertops, and European-style white gloss cabinetry. The mix of patterns and textures “creates visual interest,” according to Harmon. “Mixing elements such as metal, leather, and crystal makes for intriguing rooms.”

Like most other spaces, the kitchen and adjacent breakfast nook are surrounded by glass—and those priceless views. All glass doors lead to the boat dock and pool area. The renovated infinity-edge pool, accented with iridescent glass tile on the splash line, blends dramatically with the waterways beyond—the perfect view for outdoor gatherings around the new summer kitchen and custom bar. « 58

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A Good Read Turn a stuffy library into a hip haven with these finds for the cool bibliophile

By Liza Grant Smith

SNAKE EYES Get up close and personal with hard-to-read type thanks to L’Objet’s snake magnifying glass ($150), featuring a sophisticated serpent plated in 24-karat gold. Gattle’s, Naples (239262-4791, gattlesofnaples.com)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT The Juniper floor lamp from Arteriors Home ($2,700), with its antique brass arm, marble base, and adjustable shade, illuminates all the key passages.

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THAT’S THE SPIRIT Perfect for bourbon purists who like their drinks neat, this Lillian glass decanter ($155) from William Yeoward is a fashionable vehicle for a book lover’s favorite pour. A Mano, Naples (239-2613220, amano.bz)

LUXE LOUNGER Create a plush book nook with the Baxter chair ($2,195) from Jonathan Adler. A Chesterfield-style piece with a modern vibe, it is outfitted with tufted cushions atop an aluminum base. (jonathanadler.com)

ONE FOR THE BOOKS Lisa Kahn of Lisa Kahn Designs has found that geometry has a place in design, particularly for this library nook in a lakefront Naples home. “I love symmetry,” she says. “In this library, a symmetrical delineation allowed me to use transitional elements in a classical, traditional approach. The square bookcases, together with the straightforward base molding, give a structured look without unnecessary ornamentation. The greens and blues, as well as the shell motif on the lamps and the coral and shells that adorn the book cases, bring outside and inside together into a seamless sanctuary environment.”

Lisa Kahn Designs, Naples (239-261-2414, lisakahndesigns.com)

IN THE NAVY Inspired by the portable furniture European officers often traveled with, the Victoria side table in navy ($1,531)

by Bungalow 5 warrants a salute for superior style.

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Serengeti, check. Atacama Desert, check. Antarctica, check. Intrepid travelers looking for their next great once-in-a-lifetime adventure should head to the polar bear–rich Canadian Arctic with Churchill Wild.

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Scenes from Seal River Heritage Lodge.

Clockwise from left: A polar bear investigates an airstrip; aerial view during summer; a polar bear in the summer fireweed; bears wrestling in the snow.

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in operation since 1993, Churchill Wild has intentionally maintained a low profile, reserving its exclusive permits to track Arctic wildlife on foot for true trailblazers. Coming face-to-face with one of the planet’s fiercest, most glorious apex predators without manmade borders is nothing short of life changing, even for those who’ve traversed the likes of Rwanda’s Virunga mountains for up-close interactions with almighty gorilla troops.

Churchill Wild’s trio of lodges is located in prime polar bear real estate and each is a short Cessna flight north of Churchill (population: 899), in close proximity to the natural land-water border between Manitoba and Nunavut. Immersed in nature, these properties serve as windows to the Arctic. Without a road, light, or any other human disturbance in left: A baby beluga on the “Birds, Bears & Belugas” safari offered in July and August. below: a polar bear lazes along West Hudson Bay while humans gawk.

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Arctic’s most iconic resident: the polar bear.

Of Earth’s 19 sub-populations, the thousand-strong permanent polar bears of West Hudson Bay, north of Churchill, Canada, are quite possibly the healthiest and most photogenic. This is where National Geographic, BBC’s Planet Earth, and the Discovery channel come to capture footage of bears wrestling in the fireweed-speckled surrounds and crossing frozen riverbanks with cubs in tow.

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elting ice caps, starving wildlife, and overall environmental devastation dominate modern headlines about the Arctic. But while this apocalyptic outlook applies to numerous swathes of Earth’s northern latitudes, life still flourishes along the Arctic Circle in the upper reaches of Canada’s Manitoba province.

Welcome to West Hudson Bay coast, a magical place that reigns as one of the planet’s final intact frontiers, a land where plump polar bears rule, countless caribou roam, charismatic beluga whales sing, and the aurora borealis illuminates the night sky. Through 10 Arctic adventures, ranging from seven to 11 days in length, outfitter Churchill Wild exposes travelers to uninhabited expanses of Manitoba’s rocky terrain, where experiential nature excursions rival the best African safaris. And with three fly-in lodges, Seal River Heritage Lodge, Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, and Dymond Lake Eco-Lodge, there are endless possibilities for extreme wildlife encounters, namely with the

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sight, the lodges overlook 360 degrees of Arctic splendor. Resident polar bears are often so curious and brazen in their natural environment, visitors don’t even need to walk hours in search of them—they come directly to you.

To protect you from becoming bear bait, electric fencing encircles the lodges, effectively turning humans into the zoo attraction for the wildlife. Guides open wired gates only when escorting travelers on hikes through the clude wolves, wolverines, snowy owls, and surrounding tidal flats and prairies. Expect to Arctic foxes and hares, which lose their black pass through four times per day on average, fur for white fluff when temperatures dip coming and going from twice-daily excurin early October. In addition, the northern sions into the wilds. Similar to an African safari, lights are so utterly outstanding in this region an early wake-up call is followed by breakfast that they cast a natural glow across the night and a morning wildlife expedition. You’ll resky, even in summer. turn for lunch before heading out again in the Though the comparisons to an African saafternoon. Seasoned guides who’ve trained fari are many, don’t expect Churchill Wild’s and worked in polar bear country for decades lodges to be tricked out in the fashion of a always lead the groups and put safety as a top five-star safari camp. The luxury here lies in priority. In 24 years, there has yet to be a single the remote location. The food is excellent injury for either human or bear. and plentiful, made fresh daily by a noted Though polar bears are the main draw for chef and his or her kitchen crew. Unlimited Churchill Wild, not every outing is A mother polar bear and about getting as close as possible to her cub embrace at Nanuk these furry marvels. Depending on Polar Bear Lodge. the season, the Arctic’s other residents compete for the limelight.

In July and August, some 60,000 beluga whales enter Hudson Bay, and Churchill Wild takes guests on a spectacular underwater journey to swim with them. In September, hikes may center on witnessing the fall caribou migration, when thousands of these antlered beauties drift south through crimson- and pumpkin-colored foliage. Other animals on observation may in-

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Sleeping under the northern lights at Churchill Wild’s satellite Arctic Safari Tundra Camp.

Left and below: The lounge and a guest room at Seal River Heritage Lodge.

Below right: Phyllo eggs and sunshine muffins at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge.

pours of Canadian wine are provided during the nightly pre-dinner social hour and throughout the evening meal. The architectural aesthetic recalls a cozy alpine lodge with rooms that are minimalist yet adequate, but truth be told, you’ll never be there except to sleep. When not on an excursion, it’s hard to keep your eyes off Planet Earth unfolding in real time from the lodge’s living room, dining room, porches, and indoor and outdoor observation decks (including a rooftop tower at Seal River Heritage Lodge).

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During the Arctic summer, a polar bear travels at low tide and sea chamomile achieves full bloom.

To begin this Arctic experience, travelers will first need to reach Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba, Canada, which is serviced by most American and Canadian commercial carriers. All Churchill Wild itineraries begin with a night in Winnipeg, followed by an early flight to Churchill on Calm Air, and then a short Cessna flight to the airstrip at Seal River Heritage Lodge, Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, or Dymond Lake Eco-Lodge.

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In a world that’s becoming ever more homogeneous and environmentally defunct, West Hudson Bay shines as a pocket of natural beauty and stamina, a place where our biological heritage still thrives, and the ultimate bucket-list destination for adrenaline-loving and eco-minded wanderers. (churchillwild.com) «

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reathe. Take in a long gulp of brain-nourishing oxygen. Blink.

Be sure to focus on the snaking ribbon of blacktop stretching out in the distance.

Ahead, the infamous Tail of the Dragon awaits. This serpentine mountain roller-coaster ride on the North Carolina-Tennessee state line whips through 318 pinch-tight turns in just 11 miles. There are bowls of linguine with fewer squiggles.

The only thing fueling the tidal wave of adrenaline coursing through my veins is the chariot I’m piloting, the new $158,000 Acura NSX supercar. A trio of high-wattage electric motors juices its twin-turbo V-6, yielding a combined 573 horsepower. It can slingshot from standstill to 60 mph in an insane 3.1 seconds. It’s not just fast, it’s crazy fast.

I’m joined by a posse of petrolheads taking part in Drive Toward a Cure: Great Southern Adventure, a two-day, 600-mile charity rally to raise money and awareness for Parkinson’s disease research.

Among the 22 participating chariots is everything from a stunning 1969 Italian Iso Grifo to classic Porsches to modern-day exotics like a

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Nissan GTR and a Ferrari 360 Spider. Cars meet camaraderie, all for a great cause.

Right now, we’re cruising through day two. Day one began at Asheville’s Omni Grove Park Inn and covered 300 miles of North Carolina’s most breathtaking—and challenging—switchback backroads.

Today, we started with a blast along the glorious and surprisingly devoid-of-traffic Blue Ridge Parkway, skirted majestic Fontana Lake, and finished off the morning at Tapoco Lodge for lunch. By day’s end, we’ll be at Château Élan, on the outskirts of Atlanta.

But first, the Dragon.

After a day and a half and 500-plus miles behind the wheel of the NSX, I am already deeply in love with this mid-engine marvel. Assembled at Acura’s plant in Marysville, Ohio, it’s nothing less than a technological tour de force.

Its jaw-dropping body is a mélange of carbon fiber and aluminum sculpted to spin heads as rapidly as anything Porsche, Audi, Ferrari, or McLaren has to offer. The hybrid drivetrain, combining that twin-turbo

V-6 with two electric motors up front and another at the rear, effectively makes the Acura an all-wheel driver with flypaper-like grip.

All these elements mean the NSX is remarkably easy to drive blisteringly fast. No supercar flatters a driver’s skills quite like this one.

Getting in does require some technique: scoot your butt into the seat, bend your head down, and swing in your legs. But once inside, it’s as comfy as a pair of Gucci slippers.

POWER FILE As I’m leaving the Tail of the Dragon tchotchke PRICE: $157,800 ENGINE: store (I had to get a T-shirt), I hit the start button to 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 fire up that muscular V-6 and hear, well, nothing. that’s where the NSX feels as nimble as a racecar.

POWER: 573 hp TORQUE: 476 lb-ft As an electric hybrid, it naturally starts in elecThe way it rockets from one turn to the next, then TRANSMISSION: 9-speed automatic 0-60: 3.1 seconds TOP SPEED: 190 tric mode and is happy to whir around on battery scythes through the corner as if running on invisible mph LENGTH/WIDTH: 176/87 inches power for a mile or two. But blip the throttle and rails is nothing short of magical. Gear shifts are instanWEIGHT: 3,803 pounds WHY WE the V-6 instantly joins the party with a throaty, stactaneous, steering is precise, and hitting the left pedal LOVE IT: Because no other cato soundtrack. We’re definitely not in a Prius, Toto. hard is like stopping time. supercar is as easy or joyous Twist the drive-mode selector to Sport Plus Rolling into Château Élan after close to 700 miles of into drive super fast. (there’s also Quiet, Sport, and Track modes) and everytense driving, two round-the-cones autocross tests (we were thing becomes a little more focused—steering, suspension, fastest in both), and back-to-back nine-hour days behind the the urgency of that 9-speed dual-clutch automatic. wheel, my respect and adoration for the NSX is sky-high.

And we’re off.

This is a savvy, thinking man’s supercar. Yes, it needs additional lugWhile the Dragon is a public road—U.S. 129—enthusiastic driving gage space and a more bespoke cabin to justify its sticker price. But seems not only to be expected but encouraged. Yet, with so many tight when it comes to slaying dragons, this missile from Marysville is Bruce curves, it’s not about high speed but rather cornering and agility. And Lee on wheels. «

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READERS’ CHOICE!

Naples is known for serving up one of the best culinary scenes among small towns across the country.

With so many delicious options in our everexpanding dining landscape, it can be overwhelming to decide which restaurant to try next.

Let the results of our fourth annual reader survey lend a guiding hand. Thousands of you nominated and then voted in our online poll for local restaurant champions across 40 categories. Savor the results as we present the 2018 Readers’ Choice Dining Awards. Bon appétit!

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Best Burger

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Tacos & Tequila Cantina offers more than a dozen specialty tacos on its menu, along with daily specials.

Jimmy P’s Hangover Burger loaded with pastrami, bacon, cheddar cheese, and a fried egg.

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Making an award-winning hamburger starts with quality meat. Long known as Naples’ ultimate butcher shop, Jimmy P’s ensures the finest Wagyu beef. From the Naked Burger to the Hangover Burger served on a brioche, loaded with pastrami, a fried egg, bacon, and cheddar, these burgers graduate summa cum laude. (jimmypscharred.com)

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So popular, it expanded last year from its East Naples location to a North Naples one.

Concrete-floor casual, it adapts its taco menu to American palates with specialties beyond the traditional, such as fried chicken, barbecue pork, cheeseburger, and po’ boy shrimp. (tacosandtequilanaples.com)

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Honorable Mention: Taqueria San Julian Serious taco lovers head to this tiny, humble Bayshore institution where the food is as affordable as it is authentically Mexican. Try the al pastor or, for the truly adventurous, tongue taco. (taqueriasanjulian.restaurant​ webexpert.com)

Honorable Mention: Brooks Gourmet Burgers & Dogs Another Naples tradition, now with two storefronts, Brooks does burgers more than 20 ways with your choice of ground black Angus beef, turkey, lamb, or veggies. (brooksburgers.com)

Best Pizza

MARGHERITA, CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR This classic pizza is the litmus test of a restaurant’s pizza proficiency, as it simply tops a thin, Neapolitan-style crust with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil. Campiello’s edge comes from the dimension that the wood firing of Florida white oak adds to pizza. The freshly made cheese and San Marzano-imported tomatoes provide an authentic finish. (campiello.damico.com) Honorable Mention: Lieutenant Dan, Osteria Tulia Named after the character Lieutenant Dan from the film Forest Gump, this pizza does not disappoint. Gulf shrimp, pepperoni, ricotta, sweet onion, and pea tendrils add notable character to this pie. (osteriatulia.com)

Premium cuts of meat like the Piedmontese filet mignon are standard on The Continental’s menu.

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Our Dining Hall of Fame, which we first introduced last year, continues to honor restaurants for their specialties.

To be inducted, each establishment has to win a dining award three years in a row—and in the same category.

This year, four more made the cut.

Congratulations to the inductees for NI’s 2018 Dining Awards.

BHA! BHA! PERSIAN BISTRO Best Global Cuisine

Best Salad

CAULIFLOWER WITH CURRANTS, MARCONA ALMONDS, AND SCALLION, BAR TULIA Foodies proclaimed cauliflower as 2017’s veggie of the year, but Bar Tulia was ahead of the curve with its multi-textured, healthy helping of raw cauliflower sweetened with reconstituted currants. Hand-sliced Marcona almonds add crunch, while emulsion of lemon, white balsamic, and honey dress it to perfection. (bartulia.com)

TOMMY BAHAMA Best Kid-Friendly Dining

Best Steak

JIMMY P’S CHARRED Best Burger

THE CONTINENTAL

ROYAL SCOOP Best Frozen Treat

Standards are high on this restaurant’s priority list for its superlative beef. Meat is sourced from name farms in the U.S., Australia, Japan, and Italy. Cuts range from a flat iron steak from Creekstone Farms to a Japanese Wagyu A5 strip that is priced by the ounce. (dami cosconti​nental.com)

To see all Hall of Fame restaurants from last year forward, turn to Taste (page 116) and look for the ★ red star next to the restaurant listing.

Bar Tulia’s scrumptious cauliflower salad

Honorable Mention: Jimmy P’s Charred With its adjacent butcher shop, Jimmy P’s guarantees only the finest Wagyu beef in a wide range of tender cuts. (jimmyp​scharred .com)

Best Sushi SUSHI-THAI

Honorable Mention: Araya Sushi Asian Grill From its menu of more than 30 rolls, sample something spicy like the Picante with tuna, masago, topped with avocado, spicy sambal sauce, jalapeño, and Japanese pepper. If you feel decadent, the crunchy lobster roll is a must. (arayanaples.com)

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With four locations in Naples and Bonita Springs, Sushi-Thai covers the town with fresh, authentic sushi, sashimi, nigiri (sashimi on a ball of rice), and makimono and temaki (hand-rolled) rolls. Fans love its Spider Roll filled with fried soft-shell crab, asparagus, and avocado; and the Beauty and the Beast, half tuna and half eel. (sushithaitoo.com)

Sushi-Thai serves up a variety of fresh, authentic sushi at its four locations around town.

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Honorable Mention: Apple, cheese, and chive, Café & Bar Lurcat Café Lurcat demonstrates its aptitude for farm freshness with this signature salad in the shape of a pyramid. The contrasting textures of apple sticks and manchego cheese form the foundation. Extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper, and fresh chives finish it. (cafelurcat.com)

Best Pasta

LINGUINE WITH KING CRAB, CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR

Bar Tulia’s happy hour offers daily wine and draft beer specials, along with snacks like its Bucket o’Chicken (below).

Homemade pasta meets one of the sweetest crab meats in the world in this longtime popular dish. It tastes of the sea and flavorful heirloom tomatoes. Fresno chile pepper adds a smoky, fruity tingle. (campiello.damico.com)

Honorable Mention: 7th Avenue Social Up to last call, at midnight on weekends, 7th Avenue Social serves an abbreviated menu of its stylized Southern cuisine.

Choose from a selection of street tacos, the ever-popular chicken and waffles, fried green tomatoes with red pepper jam, and honey hot wings. (7thavenuesocial.com)

Honorable Mention: Garganelli with lamb neck sugo, Osteria Tulia Similarly tubular to penne, the house-made garganelli with richly stewed lamb and tomato sauce topped with sheep cheese arrests the most discerning palate. (osteriatulia .com)

Best DogFriendly Dining

CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR The extensive, tree-shaded courtyard at Campiello with its friendly atmosphere and laid-back vibe makes this a favorite hangout for you and Fido. (campiello.damico.com) Honorable Mention: Three60 Market Dogs rule on the patio outside at Three60 Market in Bayshore. Enjoy breakfast or lunch waterside with your furry friend. (three​ 60market.com) 82

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Best Happy Hour

Best LateNight Dining BAR TULIA

One of downtown Naples’ hottest nightspots, Bar Tulia serves its full menu until midnight. Late night munchies? House chicken sausage pizza, Roman ramen noodles, a short rib and brisket burger with burrata cheese, crisp fried pig ears, and Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds to the rescue. (bartu lia.com)

Wine and draft beer specials daily from 4 to 6 p.m. draw a crowd ready to blow off workday steam or cap a day in the sun.

Nosh on food specials such as $1.50 raw oysters, veggie and hummus crudité for $4, and house-cut potato chips with mascarpone sour cream and onions for $3. (bar tulia.com) Honorable Mention: Truluck’s Seafood Steak & Crab House A cut above most happy hours, cocktail hour here runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. daily with appetizer specials—we suggest the elegant shrimp cocktail or salt-and-pepper calamari—and special wine and craft cocktail offers. (trulucks.com/naples)

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Pillar of the Community Award Fabrizio & Ingrid Aielli, SEA SALT

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When Fabrizio Aielli was invited to be a guest chef at the 2005 Naples Winter Wine Festival, he and his wife Ingrid were deeply impressed by the level of commitment Naples’ residents had for their community.

“We saw the amazing work they were doing in giving to local children’s charities,” Ingrid says, “and we were inspired to get involved.”

The couple moved to Naples in 2007 from Washington, D.C., opened Sea Salt restaurant, and have been giving back to the community ever since. This selfless dedication to the underprivileged children of Collier County made them the obvious choice as the first recipients of our Pillar of the Community award, honoring a restaurateur who goes above and beyond in community service.

Shortly after arriving in town, the Aiellis established an annual Christmas brunch for homeless children at Youth Haven. Each year the Aiellis source the gifts, and Ingrid serves Fabrizio’s food to children in need.

“We feel blessed to be surrounded by happiness and wonderful friends,” says Ingrid. “It’s truly a pleasure to have the opportunity to help others.”

The Aiellis have contributed to many nonprofits, ranging from Angels Undercover, which supplies clothing to underprivileged students at Collier County elementary schools, to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. The couple recently also co-hosted a dinner to benefit the Red Cross disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Irma, and followed that with a luncheon to support mental health pro-

grams at the David Lawrence Center. As the driving force behind the couple’s charitable involvements, Ingrid is constantly looking for opportunities to make a difference.

One of her special projects is the Nane Kimijan Memorial Scholarship, named for her late brother, which provides funds each year for several Naples High School students to begin college.

Fabrizio hosts cooking classes for underprivileged children as a way to introduce them to the benefits of nutrition. “It’s so important for kids to understand where food comes from,” he says. “I try to educate them about healthy eating, and encourage them to try things they’ve never had before.”

“When you become successful, it’s natural to want to help others,” adds Ingrid. “We have a moral belief that those who have, should give.” —Mark Spivak

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Best New Restaurant

THE FRENCH Brasserie Rustique

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The French’s Oeufs Mimosa with braised octopus, nappa cabbage, and cumin vinaigrette (left). watermelon salad with hearts of palm, prosciutto di parma, olive oil, saba, and French feta (above).

Best Kid-Friendly Dining TOMMY BAHAMA

Eating outside is a childhood pleasure that remains constant at any age. Besides the sidewalk setting, Tommy Bahama has a varied kids’ menu with puzzles and other activities. You don’t need to be a kid to enjoy the key lime, malted-chocolate or peanut butter pie. Ready, set, go! (tommy​bahama.com) Honorable Mention: Tacos & Tequila Cantina Ultra-casual dining indoors and out makes parents and their energetic little ones feel immediately comfortable. Tacos and quesadillas, chicken fingers, and cheeseburgers offer choices from both sides of the border. (tacosandtequilanaples.com) 84 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

Best Sunset View THE TURTLE CLUB

Set in the Vanderbilt Beach Resort, this dining destination never fails to delight with its menu of seafood and fine meat favorites served right on the beach. Whether you choose an outside table or a more formal setting inside, the view of the sinking sun is front row. (turtleclubnaples.com) Honorable Mention: Baleen Dine with your toes in the sand, alfresco on the patio, or inside the plantation-style dining room walled with glass. No matter what your mood, beachfront Baleen at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort has your table waiting. (laplayare​sort.com)

Restaurateur and chef Vincenzo Betulia broke out of the Italian mold last year to demonstrate his finesse in the overall field of European cuisine. The French Brasserie Rustique opened just down the street from his popular Italian eateries, Osteria Tulia and Bar Tulia, with a unique vibe and a menu that tastefully echoes the spirit and flavors of a Parisian brasserie.

Serving daily lunch/brunch and dinner, its open floor plan of alfresco and indoor spaces, with a view of kitchen wizardry, is accented with black-and-white tile floors, antique mirrors, original murals, and other artful touches. The artistic dishes transport taste buds to the simple, traditional cuisine of sidewalk cafes abroad. Begin your repast with style—try the deviled eggs with caviar, imported charcuterie, or seared goose liver with poached pears— and a wine or craft beer from the extensive, yet curated, selection. Entrees range from the prime rib Brasserie Burger and oven-roasted chicken to pappardelle with braised rabbit and pan-roasted Mediterranean branzino with sauce vierge. Plats du jour make each day its own event with changing specials such as fish en papillote, short ribs Bourguignon, and risotto escargot. Cap the experience with a Nouvelle Fleur craft cocktail of fine silver tequila and St. Germaine elderflower liqueur or a rendezvous with an unforgettable chocolate-plum cake. (thefrenchnaples.com)

Best Power Lunch

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Honorable Mention: Osteria Tulia For a meal that’s bound to impress clients or the boss, take advantage of Osteria Tulia’s intimacy and out-of-the-ordinary selection of salads, pizza, pasta, and paninis. (osteria​ tulia.com)

Best Sports Bar TAVERN ON THE BAY

Given its 130-inch HD TV and outdoor seating with views of the Gordon River, Tavern on the Bay at Bayshore Place has game-on.

The menu lists game-time favorites: wings, nachos, pizzas (try Momma Linda’s meatball pie), handcrafted burgers, and baby back ribs. (taver​nonthebay.net) Honorable Mention: Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill At its locations in Estero and North Naples,

sports TVs cover every conceivable space.

Football weekend drink specials and a hundred yard sporting menu score a touchdown here. (bokampers.com)

theme meals, and a customized over-the-top chef’s table boosts the “special” quotient of your dine-out experience. (seasaltnaples .com)

Best SpecialOccasion Dining

Honorable Mention: Bleu Provence When the occasion calls for an intimate setting and simply magnifique French cuisine that allows you to lose all sense of time and place, call on Bleu Provence. (bleuprovencenaples.com)

SEA SALT

The artful Mediterranean-inspired menu, crafty cocktails and divine wines, quintessential Naples indoor and outdoor settings, and meticulous service can turn any meal into an occasion at Sea Salt. Wine dinners,

Best Breakfast JANE’S GARDEN CAFÉ

Perhaps the homemade muffins and courtyard settings first lure you into Jane’s. But as you return again and again, you discover seven types of bennies, a dozen omelets, quiche, crepes, and other wonderful EuroAmerican specialties on its all-day breakfast menu. (janesgardencafe.com)

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Sea Salt’s gorgeous decor and Mediterranean-inspired menu offer the perfect setting for a night out.

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Whatever your definition of “power lunch”— a light salad of chicken and caramelized pear or homemade pasta with a hearty red wine— Campiello makes midday business meals pleasant and productive. A little fresh air always clears the head, so choose a table in the courtyard, and enjoy. (campiello.damico.com)

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Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro’s eggplant and artichoke terrine.

Illuminate your palate at Campiello Ristorante & Bar (far right).

Honorable Mention: Cove Inn Coffee Shoppe If you like your breakfast old-school, slide in to Cove Inn for a retro diner feel and a plate of thin pancakes that are hard to resist. (cov einnnaples.com)

Best Brunch BRICKTOP’S NAPLES

BrickTop’s Naples’ chicken and waffles

Think beyond the Bloody Mary here, and start your Sunday repast with a prickly pear margarita or a Charred Grapefruit made with red ruby vodka and the juice of a grilled grapefruit. From there, the choices get tougher: homemade donuts with three dipping sauces, lobster benedict, brioche French toast, grilled grouper, meatloaf—to name just a few. (bricktops.com) Honorable Mention: 7th Avenue Social Celebrate Sunday with $12 bottomless mimosas and something that inspires a Southern accent. Maybe shrimp and grits or chicken and waffles, y’all? (7thavenuesocial.com)

Best for Romance THE GRILL

The Grill at the Ritz-Carlton Naples offers an elegant-yetintimate setting to treat your special someone.

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Ever the inimitable dining experience, The Grill at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, adds grandeur and culinary excellence to date night. Linens, soft candlelight, crystal chandeliers, and a roaring fireplace set the mood; elegant steak-house fare and a chocolate soufflé finale prolong the devotion. (ritzcarlton.com/naples)

Best Place to See and Be Seen

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Bleu Provence’s delicious cuisine, awardwinning wine lists, and elegant-yet-casual atmosphere keeps locals coming back.

Honorable Mention: Baleen Tiki torches light the fire of romance on Baleen’s beachfront patio at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. Bump up the mood even further with a table for two planted gulf side. (laplayaresort.com)

Best Restaurant

CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR

Everyone who’s anyone knows that Campiello is a social nucleus in downtown Naples, where its street-front courtyard puts dining out on a convivial stage. Fine Italian fare, exquisite wines, and classic cocktails are the ingredients for a casual, high society tone. (campiello.damico.com)

THE CONTINENTAL

The classic rock and rockabilly live music in the courtyard at The Continental gets toes tapping and feet dancing. Enjoy Link Montana and the Rough Riders Tuesday through Saturday nights and Rick Howard Trio for Sunday brunch and on Monday nights. (damicoscontinental.com) Honorable Mention: 7th Avenue Social From classic rock to Latin licks, downtown’s trendsetter delivers live music every Thursday through Sunday in a hipster setting that attracts both young and mature crowds.

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{ The Cuisine } Best Seafood

USS NEMO UNDERSEA CUISINE & ADVENTURES The atmosphere and good eats take you below sea level at this longtime midtown favorite. The variety of fish and shellfish alone make it a standout. From its signature misobroiled sea bass to grilled Florida Key hog

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Honorable Mention: Bar Tulia Starting with happy hour at 4 p.m., this popular Fifth Street Italian gastropub keeps up the momentum until midnight. (bartulia.com)

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fish, lobster and shrimp pappardelle, and hot and crunchy grouper bowl, USS Nemo melds freshness with inventive originality. (ussnemorestaurant.com) Honorable Mention: Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House Crab direct from Truluck’s own fisheries and seafood from Petrorossian caviar to Pacific swordfish give it enough bragging rights to use in its name. (trulucks.com/naples)

Best Global Cuisine BHA! BHA! PERSIAN BISTRO

In a foodie town gone global, Bha! Bha! arguably serves the most exotic dishes and has for 20 years. Chef-owner Michael Mir shares his homeland culinary memories in traditional and innovative dishes. Grilled kabobs and long-simmered stews are reminiscent of Mir’s childhood, while dishes such as pomegranate lacquered salmon and ginger apricot shrimp flex his creative muscle. (bhabhaper​ sianbistro.com)

Charm, authenticity, and splurge-worthy creativity: It’s what makes a French restaurant award-winning and what has kept Bleu Provence at the forefront of Naples’ culinary landscape since 1999. Jacques and Lysielle Cariot brought from their French homeland a new standard that melds the delicious simplicity of provincial cuisine with finesse and imagination. Boasting its own Bleu Cellar wine retail operation, it comes as no surprise that Bleu Provence has groomed Naples’ most highly awarded wine list. The Cave’s selection of 3,000 wines from around the world pairs famously with its brand of cuisine inspired by Provence, France, and adapted to Florida.

Take for instance the fish soup named for the Cariots’ homeland, or the chilled beet soup, a refreshing nod to Naples’ warm climes. Other dishes sound as good as they taste: Take, for instance, the seared foie gras with raspberry and blueberry gastrique, Florida pompano with homemade gnocchi, or sweetbreads in a creamy lemon sauce. Linens, wicker, and candlelight define an atmosphere of casual elegance, whether you choose to dine alfresco beneath the blue awning and market umbrellas amid a lush garden, or in the blue-walled dining room, where long windows let the outdoors in. Enjoy a special occasion dinner or, in season, a leisurely Sunday brunch to dine with the ever-welcoming Cariots. (bleuproven cenaples.com)

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Honorable Mention: The French Brasserie Rustique The nouveau gamin (new kid) on Naples’ French dining scene, The French embraces the look and feel of a traditional Parisian brasserie.

Anything but dated, its menu folds creative innuendos into simple classicism.

Best Healthy Cuisine TRUE FOOD KITCHEN

True Food Kitchen’s inside-out quinoa burger

Best Asian Cuisine SUSHI-THAI

Combining Asia’s two top cuisines, SushiThai manages both with aplomb at four regional locations. Sushi, noodle bowls, and teriyaki star on the Japanese side of things.

From Thailand comes satay, pad thai, and spicy curries. Thai donuts and green tea ice cream sweetly finish the global adventure. (sushithaitoo.com)

Offering much more than tacos, Tacos & Tequila Cantina’s line of Mexican specialties includes enchiladas, fajitas, and more.

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Honorable Mention: AZN Azian Cuizine This dining spot at Mercato showcases modern pan-Asian cuisine with Vietnamese spring rolls, Hong Kong lettuce wraps, Japanese miso soup, Cantonese roasted duck, Korean short ribs, Szechuan chicken, and a wealth of other regional dishes. (aznrestau​ rant.com/naples)

Honorable Mention: 21 Spices by Chef Asif The restaurant’s namesake, celebrity chef Asif Syed, takes East Indian cuisine on a contemporary reboot with seafood, vegetarian, lamb, goat, chicken, and tandoor dishes.

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Best French Cuisine BLEU PROVENCE

Owners Jacques and Lysielle Cariot “retired” from Provence, France, to Naples, where they quickly made fans of local connoisseurs craving their nouvelle approach to European cuisine. With Lysielle in the kitchen and Jacques hunting down the best wines, Bleu Provence’s winning combination in a charming setting cinches its ongoing reputation in this town.

Fueled by the expertise of anti-inflammation diet proponent Dr. Andrew Weil, the Naples True Food Kitchen joined a chain of nearly 20 restaurants nationwide in March 2017. Localized to Southwest Florida, its menu indicates vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan selections, plus organic wines and fresh-made cocktails. Don’t miss the torched avocado salad and inside-out quinoa burger. (true​ foodkitchen.com/naples) Honorable Mention: The Local The Local sources regional, organic product whenever possible. Grass-fed beef, freerange chickens, and gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options cater to the health-conscious. (thelocalnaples.com)

Best Mexican Cuisine

TACOS & TEQUILA CANTINA From traditional Mexican favorites to creations with an American twist, T&T has become one of Naples’ most well-loved casual spots, now with two locations. Besides its namesake tacos, the menu gives you Mexican street corn, rellenos, huevos rancheros, and the whole enchilada of cantina standards. (tacosandtequilanaples.com) Honorable Mention: Taqueria San Julian Known mostly for its succinct selection of authentic tacos, this small and colorful eatery also serves tostados (try the ceviche), quesadillas, and flan. (taqueriasanjulian.restau​ rantwebexpert.com)

Best New Chef

MICHAEL VOORHIS, The Bevy

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In a restaurant named The Bevy (short for beverage), it takes a feat of robust cheffing to stand out in Naples’ ever-expanding culinary scene. Chef Michael Voorhis rose to the challenge of making his cuisine every bit as well-respected as the craft cocktail bar that anchors the new downtown Naples establishment, which opened in August 2017. “It’s been great fun that we’ve surprised our customers who were thinking they were just going to have great cocktails,” Voorhis says. “They’re also receiving great food. It’s turning heads.” Originally from upstate New York, Voorhis trained at Pennsylvania Culinary Institute in Pittsburgh. Before joining The Bevy team, he was in charge of the club and events kitchen at Naples Bay Resort and later oversaw two Nordstrom’s restaurants in Naples and Virginia. Voorhis designed the menus at The Bevy, and continues to tweak them according to feedback from guests. “We wanted to stay outside the box,” he says. “We wanted a fusional flavor menu that appeals to everybody—something lighter, fresh, and made with grass-fed and heirloom products.” His creative and popular dishes range from chargrilled octopus with chorizo potato hash to seared scallops with pickled blueberries and carrot puree. Look for their expanding vision in Saturday and Sunday brunch, which includes a twist on classics such as the duck leg confit, duck egg, and waffle dish that features infused mustard seed maple syrup. Keep an eye out for a classic roast a la England on Sunday nights as well. (naplesbevy.com)

known for his imaginative dishes and fresh interpretations of classics. Popular selections of house-made goodness include crisp fried pig ears, wood-charred octopus, caramelized brussels sprouts with fennel sausage, and gnocchi with snow crab. (osteriatulia.com)

Best Farm-to-Table Experience THE LOCAL

From greens and pineapple to clams and pork, what The Local puts on its menu comes from farms throughout Southwest Florida. Not only is chef-owner Jeff Mitchell committed to local, mostly organic products, he makes sure to put everything he buys to use by pickling, smoking, and churning ice cream to preserve what comes in fresh. (thelocalnaples.com)

Honorable Mention: Campiello Ristorante & Bar Campiello’s changing regional menus bolster its authenticity and novelty levels each month. Its regular lunch and dinner menus shine on their own with wood-fired pizzas, house-made pasta, and entrees designed to impress. (campiello.damico.com) Osteria Tulia’s Paccheri Pasta

American-grown beans from Hawaii are one of the secrets to this coffee shop’s popularity.

From its Third Street South storefront, enjoy a rich cup of java au naturel or in flavors that include vanilla-macadamia nut, coconut rum, butter toffee, vanilla highball, and chocolate raspberry. (badasscoffeestore.com) Honorable Mention: Kunjani Craft Coffee & Gallery For the coffee connoisseur, customize your cup with coffee prepared standard brewed, cold brewed, French pressed, or by chemex, V60, and espresso methods. (kunjaninaples.com)

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Best Coffee

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Best Craft Beer Brewery

Honorable Mention: Café & Bar Lurcat Lurcat sources most of its chickens, fruits, and vegetables from regional farms such as Waymore, 12 Seasons, Worden, Oakes, Colusa, Bush Brothers, and 5 Diamond Delicacies. (cafelurcat.com)

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Naples’ now vibrant microbrewery scene began with this operation in 2012. Names like Beach House, Liquid Sunshine, and Latitude Adjustment IPA infuse its craft beers with a sense of place. Most days, food trucks arrive to the brewery for a casual drink-and-feed experience.

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Cooper’s Hawk Winery offers four different wine club levels to its guests.

Bleu Provence boasts a cellar of 30,000 bottles.

Honorable Mention: Bone Hook Brewing Co. Newly opened in North Naples last year, its taproom serves $4 drafts Monday through Friday 4-7 p.m. Ales, IPAs, sours, and stouts: Bone Hook has the bait for all brands of beer lovers. (bonehookbrewing.com)

Honorable Mention: Wine Loft of Naples Salon style, the Wine Loft puts guests at ease with casual elegance. Expect no less than select wines from around the world, a full stock of beer and liquor, and noshes and entrees designed for wining. (thewineloftof naples.com)

COOPER’S HAWK WINERY & RESTAURANTS

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Pouring wines for sampling and meal pairing from its eponymous winery, Cooper’s Hawk has a swanky Napa vibe and offers four different wine club levels to devoted oenophiles. The food menus are expansive, with a few dishes you customize yourself, such as surf and turf or flatbread and salad combinations. Low-calorie and vegan options are also available. (chwinery.com)

BLEU PROVENCE

In 2017, for the third consecutive year, Bleu Provence received Wine Spectator’s Grand Award. Only four restaurants in Florida (no others in Southwest Florida) and 89 restaurants in the world claim that distinction.

Much of the 30,000-bottle collection comes from France, but the list travels the world, as does co-owner and wine buyer Jacques Cariot. (bleu​provencenaples.com)

The Continental puts a twist on traditional key lime pie with the addition of blackberry jam and a splash of fresh orange juice.

Bar Tulia's The Last Dragon craft cocktail

Honorable Mention: The Continental Its generous list of wines by the glass and globetrotting bottle menu reflect a passion for popping corks and tricky-to-find vintages. There are nearly 20 sparkling wines alone. (damicoscontinental.com)

Best Craft Cocktail THE LAST DRAGON, BAR TULIA

On Bar Tulia’s ever-changing craft cocktail menu, this one surfaces often, but is available anytime by special order. Tropically tinged with passion fruit juice and lime, its charge comes from St. George Terroir Gin and St. George Bruto Americano, garnished with a slice of dragon fruit and a sage leaf. (bartulia.com) Honorable Mention: Follow the White Rabbit, The Continental Named for an Alice in Wonderland character, it blends citrus vodka and triple sec with fresh raspberries, fresh rosemary, and pickled blackberries. (damicoscontinental.com)

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Best Key Lime Pie THE CONTINENTAL

The key lime pie at The Continental takes an unexpected turn with the addition of fresh blackberry jam. The thick filling with a splash of fresh orange juice gets piled high on traditional graham cracker crust, brightened with brown sugar and cinnamon.

Fresh Chantilly cream elegantly tops it all off. (damicoscontinental.com)

Honorable Mention: BrickTop’s Restaurant Using a classic recipe, BrickTop’s punches up the tartness with lime zest and adds dimension to its graham cracker crust with toasted macadamia nuts. (bricktops.com)

Best Dessert

WARM CINNAMON-SUGAR DONUTS, CAFÉ & BAR LURCAT It is truly a feat of culinary ingenuity to pack this much yum into tiny donuts. Maybe it’s the fact they’re warm upon arrival. Or, perhaps because they’re little, they feel less forbidden. Mostly it’s the just-right ratio of spongy dough to dusting of sugar and cinnamon. (cafelurcat.com) Honorable Mention: Chocolate Almond Torte, Ridgway Bar & Grill Master of things sweet and sinful, Ridgway Bar & Grill’s temptations spill into Tony’s Off Third next door. The chocolate almond torte combines all your favorite indulgences: almond cake, flourless chocolate cake, and chocolate mousse. (ridgwaybarandgrill.com)

own seasonal and year-round treats locally and distributes them to discerning venues throughout the region. Slurp it from a cone or splurge on an ice cream cake such as the Black Tie, featuring French vanilla and dark chocolate ice cream, raspberry puree, whipped cream frosting, and white and dark chocolate curls. (royalscoop.com) Honorable Mention: Gelato, Norman Love Confections The real thing in Italian desserts, Norman Love’s artisan gelato is created as gelato should be—soft and scrumptious to be enjoyed the same day it is made. (normanl​ oveconfections.com) Cafe & Bar lurcat’s warm cinnamon-sugar donuts have become a hit among locals.

Best Frozen Treat ICE CREAM, ROYAL SCOOP

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TERRY EDWARDS PHILANTHROPIST Long known as an ardent supporter of the arts and children’s causes, Terry Edwards is now also rallying support for a new passion after touring the Naples Zoo and meeting its CEO Jack Mulvena in late 2015. “I was impressed with his energy and enthusiasm, and the education initiatives and conservation steps the zoo is taking,” says Edwards, who joined the zoo’s board shortly afterward and quickly began searching for ways to help the nonprofit.

“We felt there was a segment of my friends or people I knew who were going to other charity events who knew nothing about the zoo,” she says. When she learned African penguins were coming to the zoo for a limited period of time, she thought the timing made for a perfect opportunity for the nonprofit to reach a broader audience.

“It seemed like a natural fit to do a black-tie event, a more formal fundraiser at a higher dollar level,” she says.

“The zoo was missing out on that segment.”

The 2017 inaugural Black & White Ball was born, and tickets sold out before the ink was even dry on the invitations. The successful new event not only raised awareness, but also $450,000 to support the zoo’s plans for the future. Of course, Edwards has a history of looking to the future in her dedication to community involvement, whether it is serving as a trustee of the Naples Children & Education Foundation, supporting Artis—Naples and other arts organizations, or helping our small-town zoo prepare for a bigger, brighter future. —Teri Evans

LEADING LADIES SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EDITION

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ELIZABETH STAR PHILANTHROPIST As a gracious presence on the Naples social scene for more than two decades, Elizabeth Star has supported a laundry list of local nonprofits and chaired many charity events over the years.

No matter the number, there is a connection to every cause she champions.

“Everything I do has emotional importance to me,” Star says. “When I can really touch and affect people’s lives, improve their knowledge and opportunities, I’m all about it. It’s what drives me.” Take the American Cancer Society’s Bucket List Bash, which she chaired in 2016, not long after her father passed away of cancer.

“I was grieving and thought, how can I possibly do this?” Star says. “Then I thought maybe I can help someone else. It helped me heal.” It also raised $1 million for cancer research.

This year, Star is taking the helm of a new, major charitable event that hits close to home and has far-reaching implications. She is chair of the Centennial Celebration & Gala for Florida’s Southern Gulf chapter of the American Red Cross, slated for March 9.

“This is certainly the year of the Red Cross and its visibility. Between the earthquake in Mexico and hurricanes Harvey and Irma, that really brought the importance of the nonprofit to the forefront,” says Star, who also helped a family get back on their feet after living in a shelter post-Irma. “Even so, the Red Cross doesn’t have the visibility here in terms of a social event or function like other charities do. So, this is a perfect opportunity to highlight what they do and make this a meaningful evening.” —T.E.

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KRISTEN COURY FOUNDER, GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE One visit to Naples in 2003 convinced Kristen Coury to pack up and move here permanently, Bubble circle pendant with dialeaving behind a life of commercial theater work monds set in 18-karat gold and twist in New York. As she settled in, Coury band with noticed diamondsthat set in 18-karat white gold, PortcomRoyal Jewelers, despite the town’s affluence and arts-loving Naples; Flourishing Lotus ring with munity, it lacked a professional theater company diamonds set in 18-karat white that also provided education, so she set out to gold, De Beers, Naples; Roberto start a nonprofit to fill the gap.Coin Cento rosette pendant with diamonds in 18-karat “I believe theater can change the set world,” says white gold, Provident Jewelry, Naples; Penny Coury, who draws from her experiences directing Preville Crossover Stardust cuff productions in places like Florence, London, Paris, with diamonds set in 18-karat white and New York. “We’ve been telling other gold,each Bigham Jewelers, Naples. stories since the Stone Age. It’s how we connect, Opposite page: Patricia how we bond, how we get to know ourselves and Robalino Snake earrings with diamond pavé each other, and how we understand the world and mother-of-pearl drops set around us.” in 18-karat rose gold, 561-3283952, patriciarobalino.com; tassel Gulfshore Playhouse is currently in the midst of necklace with adiamonds a $45 million capital campaign to build regionaland pearls set in white gold, Provident Jewelry, theater and education centerNaples; in Naples Square, Buccellati Dama bracelet where Coury and her team canwith help foster the diamonds set in white gold, Provident growth of budding playwrights, produce newJewelry, plays Naples. and musicals to be transferred to Broadway, and introduce theater to more children.

“I’m so excited about the energy and liveliness that can be created downtown with this addition,” says Coury. “It will be a landmark that will contribute to the very essence of Naples.”

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JOYCE HAGEN BOARD CHAIR, IMMOKALEE FOUNDATION After vacationing in Naples for several decades, Joyce Hagen moved here five years ago and remains inspired every day by the community’s dynamism, humility, and philanthropy. In 2016, Hagen became chair of the Immokalee Foundation, which provides educational programs, vocational opportunities, and life skills to the children of Immokalee.

“I am most interested in serving the poor, notably young people in Immokalee who are striving to figure out how to succeed in a modern world,” Hagen says.

“They’re motivated and smart. All they need is a network of mentors to help them navigate, resources to educate them about careers, and ultimately scholarship money to provide a pathway to success.”

Hagen has worked to make more technology available to the kids, and is always looking for ways to better reach the community and enlist its support.

Currently, she is focused on finding new and unique ways to raise funds to ensure the foundation can support its own growth over the long run.

As a retired senior health care executive, Hagen received many accolades during her career and has high aspirations for the Immokalee Foundation. “I love the idea of custom-made career solutions for children in Immokalee and think many of our mentor-based programs could be effectively utilized all over the country,” Hagen says. “It would be a thrill to be part of something like that.” —T.E.

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Bigham Jewelers was recently recognized by the Society for its longtime contributions, which helped make the fund a reality.

“There’s so much need in Collier County that people aren’t aware of,” Bigham says.

“We have more kids that need foster families than families exist. I’m really passionate about making a difference with the kids, especially at young ages when they’re so impressionable, and helping set them up to succeed.” —A.B.

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AMY BRAZIL D’AMICO

In 2000, after Amy Brazil D’Amico left her costume jewelry company behind and was ready to abandon the painting class she was taking in Minnesota, her teacher told her: “Go paint what you love.” She gave it some thought, realized what she loved was her thenboyfriend and her dog, and chose to paint the latter.

Today, the artist’s work can be found at the Humane Society Naples, from the large paw prints on the building’s exterior to the paintings of glamorous pets adorning the walls inside. Not only has she donated her time, talent, and more than 20 works to the local organization, she also founded its Bow Wow Brunch fundraising event and co-chaired its main gala in 2016.

“I love being an integral part of raising money to help animals without a voice, who need a home and to be loved,” says Brazil D’Amico, who also donates 30 percent of the proceeds from her art sales to the Humane Society Naples.

Her paintings are known for their realistic depictions of animals on contemporary backgrounds, and are often embellished with Swarovski crystals, metals, and precious stones—materials she used when she operated her jewelry business. Beyond the canvas, she is currently collaborating on children’s books and an animated movie—all featuring the fourlegged characters from her paintings. —A.B.

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After a decade at the helm of the Shelter for Abused Women & Children in Opposite Naples, Linda Ober- Pompon page: Boucheron withprotectdiamonds set in white haus is more passionate than necklace ever about gold and Mehndi ring with diamonds ing the one in four women who will be a victim of set in white gold, 305-993-4619, domestic or sexual violence inus.boucheron.com; their lifetime. Graff pear-shaped With a laser focus on the growing for set thein platinum, ring withneeds diamonds Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples; center’s services in the rural areas of Collier Coun- Emsaru cuff with diamonds set in 18-karat white ty, she is working with the nonprofit’s board on a gold, Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples. capital campaign to raise nearly $16 million to build and endow the Shelly Stayer Shelter for Victims of Human Trafficking & Domestic Violence. The 32-bed facility, to be constructed on more than 5 acres, will shelter domestic abuse victims, conduct outreach in Immokalee, and offer long-term therapeutic help to human trafficking victims.

Her drive to serve others also dovetails with her dedication to law enforcement. Oberhaus is an auxiliary deputy for the Collier County Sheriff’s Office and serves on CCSO’s Special Enforcement and Aggressive Criminal Enforcement teams to help reduce crime.

Through it all, her 21-year-old daughter Brooke, who speaks out on her college campus about domestic violence, remains her inspiration. “Just last week, while paying for her food at a drive-through, Brooke also paid for the lunch of the law enforcement officer behind her,” Oberhaus says. “I have probably learned far more from Brooke than she has from me. If all mothers could be so lucky.” —T.E.

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Immokalee before ultimately joining the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) and moving up the ranks to become chief executive in 2015.

The nonprofit helps underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County through its largest fundraising vehicle, the Naples Winter Wine Festival, held in January. The annual festival has raised more than $161 million since its inception in 2001.

“After more than 20 years of working with high-risk children, I know firsthand that health and education are the constants that impact and can change a child’s life,” she says, noting her focus is on continuing to develop ways to bring more children into early-learning and literacy programs, as well as make sure they have access to health care, including mental health. “The Collier community affords so many opportunities for young people to succeed.” —T.E.

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MARY BETH GEIER

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health care to social services, while observing local nonprofits work together as a result of the foundation’s efforts.

“Whether it’s helping people through oncein-a-lifetime struggles such as cancer or giving them the tools to become better educated, we believe funding in these areas can really change lives,” says Geier, who helps identify the needs in the community to determine where the foundation’s funds would have the most impact.

Her decision to go back to school and earn her master’s degree in educational leadership sparked a drive to delve deeper into education in Collier County. She serves on the board of directors for Champions for Learning and the Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation.

Through the Schulze Foundation, Geier also spearheaded the development of Future Ready Collier, an innovative program that works to ensure every child in Collier County is equipped for his or her future.

“Future Ready Collier is just one example of how Naples is on its way to creating a collaborative community,” says Geier, “which together can make so many meaningful and positive changes for everyone.” —A.B.

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EILEEN CONNOLLYKEESLER PRESIDENT & CEO, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY Bubble circledrew pendant with diaWhile Naples’ beautiful climate monds set in 18-karat gold and twist Eileen Connolly-Keesler here five years ago, band with diamonds set in 18-karat she soon realized an unseen needPort in the white gold, Royal Jewelers, community. “Even though you don’t seeLotus our ring with Naples; Flourishing diamonds set Mercato in 18-karat white homeless people in the stretch from gold, De Beers, Naples; Roberto to Fifth Avenue, it doesn’t mean there aren’t Coin Cento rosette pendant with problems here,” says Connolly-Keesler.

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Provident Jewelry, provide two days of training on disaster planning,” says Connolly-Keesler. “When the hurricane hit two weeks later, we were ready. It really was serendipitous.” Her vision is to help ensure the nonprofits she works with build endowments and have funds to fall back on in case of emergencies like Irma. “We’ve just begun that process in Collier County and need to stay focused on it,” she says. “We don’t have tax dollars going toward these kinds of funds, so they have to be raised through philanthropy.” —A.B.

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LESLIE LASCHEID CEO, NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CLINIC Leslie Lascheid’s passion for helping others is unmistakable in her role at the Neighborhood Health Clinic, which was founded by her parents, William and Nancy Lascheid, in 1999. When Leslie moved to Naples in 2012 to take the helm of the nonprofit medical clinic, she brought her strong operational and business background, coupled with a deep well of compassion and respect for the patients. “I look out into our waiting room and see the faces of hardworking people whose income is below poverty levels, who are often struggling with chronic illness,” Lascheid says. “I’m overwhelmed by their drive to provide a better life for their families in spite of it all.”

The clinic, which receives no government funding, serves the uninsured working poor in Collier County. The nonprofit relies on donations and more than 700 volunteers, from doctors to dentists to non-medical professionals, who contribute their time. The clinic is now in the process of a major building expansion. “We hope to break ground this year and have the first phase—dentistry, along with radiology and some other specialty medicines—completed in 2018,” Lascheid says. “After that, we’ll focus on a laboratory, social services, and educational programs. I love that Collier County is a community that gives back through volunteerism and philanthropy. A compassionate culture exists in Naples.” —A.B.

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“Combining what I learn through that experience will make me a better contributor when I return ‘home’ to Naples to lead in community and economic development capacities,” she says. —A.B.

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STEPHANIE SPELL

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Sheriff’s Office, Stephanie Spell has worked toFifth impact

countless lives in positive ways, whether it’s through lifesaving interventions or by offering comfort and support during a crisis. “Each experience led me to make an emotional investment in my career and in my community,” Spell says.

Most recently, after Hurricane Irma swept through Collier County last fall, Spell engaged the community on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page and provided recovery updates that delivered important information with engaging wit. The social media posts were widely shared and applauded for delivering the perfect dose of humor paired with critical information.

Thanks to Spell, the community was able to dial down stress levels and chuckle, if only for a moment, before going back into recovery mode.

In her role at CCSO, Spell also provides leadership for several law enforcement bureaus, from public information to crime prevention to senior services.

“I knew this was where I was supposed to be and I never looked back or considered doing anything else,” says Spell, who also serves on the board of directors for the Leadership Collier Foundation, League of Courageous Women, and Youth Haven. —A.B.

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THERESA SHAW PRESIDENT & CEO, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF COLLIER COUNTY With unwavering commitment, Theresa Shaw decided early on to dedicate herself to improving the lives of all children.

“I believe providing hope and opportunity for youth is the best way to affect change in a community,” Shaw says. “My lifelong obligation has always been to support children and families to create a path to success.”

After teaching in public schools and private institutions working with special-needs children, Shaw took her passion to the Boys & Girls Club, first serving as executive director at a club in North Carolina, then moving to Naples to take the helm of Collier County’s club in 2011. She has received accolades for her leadership and vision from the Boys & Girls Club of America, including the Herman Prescott and Blue Spirit awards.

Just one of the creative initiatives Shaw has worked on to help empower children in Naples is the launch of the Blue CanTEEN food truck, which began serving delicious, healthy food to the community in 2015.

The food truck, part of the club’s culinary program, offers the kids a chance to get experience not only in the culinary arts but also entrepreneurship.

“It’s my goal to continue to find innovative ways to serve youth and teens throughout Naples and Collier County,” Shaw says, “to continue to prepare those who want to be the next generation of leaders.” —T.E.

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KAMELA PATTON SUPERINTENDENT, COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS “Most people have defining crossroads in their life, and for me, that was stepping out of my comfort zone, moving to Florida, and going to work for the Bee Gees,” says Kamela Patton, who also traveled around the world with the iconic pop music group before settling in Naples six years ago.

“The second crossroad was my decision to become a superintendent.”

Aside from serving on the boards of numerous nonprofits, including Champions for Learning, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, and the Shelter for Abused Women & Children, Patton is driving innovation in public schools. She and her team have introduced a focus on engineering and an entrepreneurship program to the county’s high school and middle school students, and plan to expand it to elementary schools.

“I’m so proud of our administrators who have become these ‘educational surgeons’ using data to assist our students and teachers,” says Patton. “I believe this focus has helped move our school system from thirtythird to fifth in 67 districts, and increase our graduation rate 14.2 percent in just six years.” She also helped add a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) focus throughout the district, among other initiatives. “I want to develop today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders,” says Patton. “Graduation is my favorite day each year, and I want each student to graduate with a pathway.” —A.B.

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MARIANNE KEARNS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS COLLIER Growing up in a military family, Marianne Kearns moved around every few years to different states and abroad. But for more than a decade, she has stayed put in Southwest Florida to help empower at-risk girls at PACE Center for Girls, first as program director for the Lee County center, then moving on to take the helm of the nonprofit’s Immokalee location in 2010.

Kearns’ strong support of girls and women extends beyond the office; she is also involved with the Women’s Network of Collier County, the League of Women Voters, and the American Business Women’s Association, among others.

“I appreciate the comradery of the professional women who live and work in Collier County,” Kearns says. “Many have a heart for women and girl issues and this bonds us. I can pick up the phone at any time for professional advice and personal support.”

She also draws strength from her ability to persevere though the challenging moments that life can bring and she wants to help girls discover their own inner strength.

“I want all women and girls to find their voice, achieve their potential, and celebrate a life defined by responsibility, dignity, serenity, and grace,” Kearns says. “This is the PACE philosophy, one I share and promote ardently. It only takes one person to make a difference in the lives of other souls. That’s inspiring.” —T.E.

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TABATHA BUTCHER CHIEF, COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES

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emergency services in 2016.

“There was always a new adventure and new challenge in making a difference,” Butcher says. “I still have that feeling, it’s just on a different level; I’m helping my department and employees grow.”

Among several initiatives as chief, Butcher worked to bring in automated stretchers to prevent back injuries among workers and help expedite the transport of patients. She is also working with a team to put together a pilot telemedicine program to reduce overcrowded emergency rooms.

“An antenna gets installed on top of the ambulance, so the doctor could actually talk to the patient,” she says, noting that the doctor may then determine whether the patient really needs to go to the emergency room or an outpatient clinic.

“I have never let fear or doubt keep me from trying new things and taking risks,” Butcher says. “I had many opportunities present themselves and I jumped in, many times without knowing what was involved.

I am glad I have done things that haven’t always made me comfortable. I just keep telling myself: You got this!” —A.B.

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KATHY CURATOLO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, COLLIER BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION Building may be in her job description, but Kathy Curatolo doesn’t stop at construction.

The Naples resident of 20 years has a remarkable talent for teambuilding that can be seen from her work as vice chair for leadership development at Leadership Collier Foundation to her fervent support of the next generation as a founding member and mentor of the Emerging Leadership Council.

Curatolo moved to Naples full-time with her husband when their two children left for college. She discovered a passion for education when she secured a seat on the Collier County School Board, despite having no prior experience. She has been a board member for the past 14 years, served as chair three times, and uses her role at the Collier Building Industry Association to further support education. Proceeds from the association’s next initiative, its annual Parade of Homes in February, will go to the CBIA foundation for student scholarships.

“It’s important to ask each other what our priorities are and how we can work as a group to ensure the future of Collier County,” says Curatolo. Her priorities include working with the school district and professional organizations to create opportunities for local children, so they may explore potential careers in construction and interior design through hands-on experience. —A.B.

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AYSEGUL TIMUR

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Her areas of focus are economic growth and cultivating a strong workforce to support it. As part of the Southwest Florida FutureMakers Coalition, Timur wants to help her students embark on a solid career path; a new initiative at Hodges, which includes workforce development training and continuing education programs, is paving the way.

“From cradle to career, education is the most powerful investment for our future,” says Timur. “While a college degree is still the biggest investment in human capital, there’s no reason a learner can’t start with small steps by earning short-term credentials that will help them move along a direct career pathway or up a career ladder to different or better jobs and potentially higher wages.” —A.B. «

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JEWELS FROM THE SEA Shimmering like emeralds, wakame seaweed (pictured) adds vibrant color, texture, healthy nutrients, and exotic flavor to Asian and seafood dishes and salads. It is the most common of seaweeds used locally, says Jack Raben, executive chef of Lurcat Catering and Fogg Café at Naples Botanical Garden. (Nori seaweed appears in sushi wraps and soups.) USS Nemo serves a dinner sashimi salad of tuna, salmon, snapper, avocado, spinach, cucumber, mango, and three kinds of seaweed—wakame, hijiki, and laitue de mer—with creamy Asian dressing.

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BOTTARGA in the House

Prized, light, and a delicacy—all words Naples chefs use to describe bottarga. These salt-cured roe sacs from mullet have long been valued as a delicacy in Italy and Japan. It comes from fish in the Gulf of Mexico that are exported overseas, processed, then imported back for 10 times what it would cost if you made it yourself, says Jeff Mitchell, chef and owner of The Local restaurant in Naples. He began curing his own mullet roe a few years ago. “It costs me about $5 an ounce for the finished product,” he says. He grates about a quarter of an ounce, truffle-like, to finish fish and pasta dishes, most popularly

atop a grape-tomato pasta sauce.

The curing process involves a coating of olive oil, then about four days on sheet pans of salt in Mitchell’s commercial refrigerators.

He describes the flavor as subtly sea-salty, “kind of like oysters.” He adds: “It’s delicious and brings an element to a seafood dish or pasta dish that’s not overwhelming.”

“As we say in the kitchen, it gives ‘very round and rich undertones’ that accentuate the flavors of other ingredients,” adds chef Vincenzo Betulia of Osteria Tulia, who imports his bottarga from Sicily and Sardinia. Besides pasta and seafood, he sometimes grates it into salad dressings or even onto meat dishes.

Jason Goddard, corporate chef for Sea Salt and Barbatella, has purchased bottarga from Florida-based Anna Maria Fish Company, which received a coveted 2017 Good Food award in the preserved fish category for its Cortez bottarga.

w 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

Dine amid elegant tropical surroundings indoors, or on the patio to soak up the view. 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples (239-598-5707, laplayaresort.com)

BISTRO 821 A long-time favorite, thanks to executive chef Jesse Housman’s Natural Fusion menu. 821 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-261-5821, bistro821.com) CAFÉ & BAR LURCAT The space and the food are sophisticated and comfortable. 494 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-213-3357, cafelurcat.com) COOPER’S HAWK WINERY Signature dishes paired with Cooper’s Hawk wines. 11905 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-449-1700, coopershawkwinery.com)

can regional cuisine is on tap. 885 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239-566-2371, kcamericanbistro.com)

THE LOCAL Fresh, healthy meals in an eatery in the Bed, Bath & Beyond Plaza. 5323 Airport Pulling Road, Naples (239-596-3276, thelocalnaples.com) M WATERFRONT GRILLE Contemporary decor, view of the bay, and fine cuisine. 4300 Gulf Shore Blvd.

N., Naples (239-263-4421, mwaterfrontgrille.com) RIDGWAY BAR & GRILL Master chef Tony Ridgway continues wowing diners with classic American cuisine. 1300 Third St. S., Naples (239-262-5500, ridg​ waybarandgrill.com)

7TH AVENUE SOCIAL Eclectic southern fare and craft cocktails, with an outdoor patio and live music in the evenings. 849 Seventh Ave. S., Naples (239231-4553, 7thavenuesocial.com)

HAROLD’S PLACE A fun, casual bar and grill that serves classic burgers, seafood, salads, and more— all in a tropical setting complete with a chickee bar.

2555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-263-7254, naple​ sharoldsplace.com)

AGAVE BAR & GRILL Innovative Southwestern cuisine in a comfortable setting. 2380 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239-598-3473, agavenaples.com)

HOBNOB Elevated comfort food in a modern yet warm atmosphere. 720 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239580-0070, hobnobnaples.com)

BAHAMA RESTAURANT & BAR Born in Naples, the Tommy Bahama laid-back lifestyle is full throttle in this festive eatery and bar.

1220 Third St. S., Naples (239-643-6889, tommy bahama.com)

BALEEN AT LAPLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT

KC AMERICAN BISTRO As the name implies, Ameri-

THE WINE LOFT OF NAPLES Upscale bar, lounge,

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SEASONS 52 A rotating menu of healthy, seasonal dishes and international wines. 8930 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-594-8852, seasons52.com)

 TOMMY

and dining in Mercato. 9118 Strada Place, Naples (239-598-5601, thewineloftof​naples.com) YABBA ISLAND GRILL A fun place for steaks, seafood, and cocktails. 711 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239262-5787, yabbaislandgrill.com)

SEAFOOD AQUA The restaurant’s look is fresh and airy, just right for the seafood-centric menu. 862 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-213-1111, aquafifth.com) THE BAY HOUSE Overlooking the Cocohatchee River, this eatery features a beautiful dining room plus Tierney’s Tavern and The Claw Bar. 799 Walkerbilt Road, Naples (239-591-3837, bay​house​naples.com) BAYSIDE SEAFOOD GRILL & BAR Spectacular water views, live music Wednesday–Sunday at the Upper Deck Bar, prime grilled meats, and seafood specialties. 4270 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (239649-5552, bay​sideseafoodgril​land​bar.com) CAPTAIN & KREWE Enjoy oysters and other seafood, beer, and wine in a relaxed atmosphere. 629 Eighth St. S., Naples (239-263-1976, 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 (239-263-9940, dockcrayton​cove.com) FISH RESTAURANT Fabulous water views complement the outstanding seafood. 4360 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (239-263-3474, fishrestaurant naples.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 (239-435-4347, naplesbeach​hotel.com) OCEAN PRIME Experience exceptional hospitality, a delectable seafood and steak menu, luxe cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere. 699 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-430-0404, ocean-prime.com) PINCHER’S CRAB SHACK Pincher’s serves fresh, local seafood in a casual, family-friendly setting.

1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-434-6616, pinchers crab​shack.com) ROW BY CAPT. BRIEN & CREW Bringing diners a taste of New England, Capt. Brien offers a sea-totable experience with a side of stand-up comedy.

2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239-3896901, rowseafood.com)

Farmers Market FOODIE FINDS HELD IN THE PARKING LOT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COCONUT POINT MALL, THIS POPULAR FARMERS MARKET (BUYLOCALLEE.COM) HOSTS 50 FOOD AND OTHER VENDORS. IT TAKES PLACE THURSDAYS FROM 9 A.M. TO 1 P.M. THROUGH APRIL. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THESE POPULAR TREATS.

Southern coconut raspberry cupcake: One taste of the samples at Cherie’s Sweet Treats stand, and you’re hooked. White cake filled with raspberry sauce and topped with vanilla icing and snowy coconut make this homemade wonder the top seller at $3.75 each. (616-292-0339)

Garlic-dill Wisconsin cheese curds: Whether for snacking or whipping up poutine, these curds ($7 a bag) from Stamper Cheese get a flavor boost from the two ingredients not typically found in the cheese by-products. (715-584-7126)

Campagne pâté: Meaning “from the country,” the rustic, from-scratch veal and pork pâté sells for $13 a terrine at Tartine & Tartelette, which operates a North Naples restaurant and sells its goods at three different farmers markets. (tartine-tartelette.com)

Watermelon green tea: Brewed from top quality, organic tea leaves and lightly sweetened with stevia, the tea by Herbalife sells by the glass for $3 with a complimentary refill. Vendor Lisa Van C personalizes each glass with a Sharpieinscribed motivational message. (561-302-8446)

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Taste TRULUCK’S SEAFOOD, STEAK & CRAB HOUSE Truluck’s owns local fisheries, so the catch is always fresh in this fine-dining restaurant. 698 Fourth Ave. S., Naples (239-530-3131, trulucks.com)

 THE TURTLE CLUB Fresh seafood, fine steaks, and chops are nearly overshadowed by the spectacular beachfront setting. 9225 Gulf Shore Drive N., Naples (239-592-6557, wind​wardhospi​tality .com)

Jimmy P’s Charred was inducted into NI’s 2018 Dining Awards Hall of Fame for winning the award for Best Burger three years in a row.

THE CONTINENTAL D’Amico’s latest restaurant is a stylish steak house and gastropub. 1205 Third St. S., Naples (239-659-0007, continentalnaples. com)

THE FRENCH BRASSERIE RUSTIQUE Rustic French cuisine with desserts prepared by an inhouse pastry chef. 365 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239315-4019, thefrenchnaples.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 (239-598-6644, ritzcarlton.com/ naples)

LE LAFAYETTE FRENCH GOURMET Traditional French with a touch of the tropics. 3560 Tamiami Trail E.. Naples (239-403-7861, lelafayette.com)

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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 (239434-7258, seasaltnaples.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 (239-261-6366, ussnemo restaurant.com)

WHARF TAVERN RESTAURANT & LOBSTER HOUSE An authentic New England seafood experience on the waterfront. 909 Tenth St. S., Naples (239-331-4053, wharftavernnaples.com)

STEAK

 JIMMY

P’S CHARRED Known for its Wagyu beef, the popular butcher shop’s steaks and other fine foods are served in the restaurant next door.

1833 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-643-6328, jim​ mypscharred.com)

THE CAPITAL GRILLE Fine dining with an array of dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and an extensive wine list. 9005 Mercato Dr., Naples (239-2540640, thecapitalgrille.com)

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Sophisticated decor, prime meats, and fine seafood make for a special night out. 23151 Village Shops Way, Estero (239-948-8888, ruth​schris.com)

CHOPS CITY GRILL A modern take on the traditional, with prime aged steaks and fine local seafood. 837 Fifth Ave. S, Naples, and 8200 Health Center Blvd., Suite 100, Bonita Springs (239-9924677, chopscitygrill.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 (239-430-4999, shulasnaples.com)

TARTINE & TARTELETTE Authentic, homemade French cuisine with wine pairings as sweet as the restaurant’s name. 11121 Health Park Blvd., Naples (239-888-1151, tartine-tartelette.com)

MEXICAN FELIPE’S MEXICAN TAQUERIA Casual, familyfriendly place serving fresh classics, plus handcrafted cocktails. 4255 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-302-1444, felipestaqueria.com)

 TACOS & TEQUILA CANTINA The name says

FRENCH  BLEU

Royal Scoop was inducted into NI’s 2018 Dining Awards Hall of Fame for winning the award for Best Frozen Treat three years in a row.

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PROVENCE Authentic dishes from the South of France are paired with wines from the vast, award-winning selection compiled by the restaurant’s owner, Jacques Cariot. 1234 Eighth St. S., Naples (239-261-8239, bleu​provence naples.com)

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

ITALIAN ALBERTO’S ON FIFTH Chef Alberto Varetto cooks fine dishes in his elegant restaurant. 868 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-430-1060, albertoson fifth.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 (239-643-6177, chezboetnaples.com)

ANGELINA’S RISTORANTE A place for a special night, with a 4,000-bottle wine tower and elegant cuisine. 24041 Tamiami Trail S., Bonita Springs (239-390-3187, angelinasofboni​ta springs.com)

CÔTE D’AZUR Intimate bistro in the style of Provence serves standouts like Maine lobster roasted in a clay pot. 11224 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-597-8867, cotedazurrestaurant.com)

BARBATELLA Pizzas and pastas are delish, but don’t overlook offerings like the grilled salmon.

Save room for the Nutella pizza. 1290 Third St. S., Naples (239-263-1955, barbatellanaples.com)

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Taste BELLINI ON FIFTH ITALIAN RISTORANTE The Bellini family treats guests to cuisine inspired by matriarch “Nonna” Maria. 445 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-261-1117, bellinionfifth.com)

A SPOONFUL OF TRADITIONS

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE The location in Waterside Shops makes this a popular place for pre-and post-shopping meals. 5505 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-593-5319, brioitalian.com)

January’s chill sparks a craving for the comfort that only a hearty bowl of soup can deliver. Several restaurants around Naples take their broth cues from global soup traditions.

CAFÉ LUNA Signature pizzas, crispy calamari, classic Caesar salad, and more. 2460 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples (239-529-2101, cafelunanaples .com)

Traditional Mexican tortilla soup

tortilla soup is shrouded in mystery, says Holly Stek-Sleep, Agave’s (agavennaples. com) general manager. “Some trace it to Central Mexico, others say it originated in Aash soup by Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro

Mexico City,” she notes. It gets its name from the strips of fried, homemade tortilla that top the soup with crunch. Agave builds

Aash soup, for instance, has simmered for generations in Iranian homes, says Michael Mir at Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro (bhabhabistro.com), who serves it in his restaurant. “The peasant-style soup cooks forever,” he says. “It’s the longest [cooking] soup one can make, but it’s extremely satisfying.” Mir brews a lamb stock before adding beans, Persian reshteh noodles, and seasonings. Caramelized onions, turmeric garlic oil, and sour cream finish the presentation.

The garlic soup a la Castellana at IM Tapas (imtapas. com) warms the people of Castile, Spain during autumn and winter, says co-owner Isabel Pozo Polo. Starting with homemade chicken stock, she adds roasted garlic, Spanish paprika, jamon serrano lardons, and manchego cheese. An organic egg tops each bowlful of soup, which bakes before serving.

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on the tradition with thick slices of avocado topping the chicken-chile broth, which is chock full of pulled chicken, cilantro, and bell pepper.

Bleu Provence (bleuprovencenaples .com) enhances traditional French soupe de poisson with its own spin. The Provençal fish soup starts with a smooth blend of seafood and tomato broth flavored with wine and anise liqueur. The crowning, signature touches: gruyère cheese, mayo-based saffron rouille, and homemade croutons.

Traditional Spanish garlic soup

 CAMPIELLO

RISTORANTE & BAR This mainstay on Third Street South is a perennial gathering place for great food and people-watching.

1177 Third St. S., Naples (239-435-1166, campiello. damico.com)

DEROMO’S GOURMET MARKET & RESTAURANT Dine on home-style dishes, then shop for gourmet items to take home. The Promenade, 26811 S. Bay Dr., Bonita Springs (239-325-3583, deromos.com) MINO This casual eatery specializes in pizza and trattoria dishes, including freshly made pastas and appetizers like deep-fried stuffed olives and the ever-popular arancini. 1100 Sixth Ave. S., Naples (239-302-5990, minofl.com) MOLTO TRATTORIA Homemade pasta, sauces, pizza Napoletana, and Italian home-style cuisine are all top-notch. 368 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239261-5853, moltonaples.com) OSTERIA TULIA Chef Vincenzo Betulia’s authentically rustic venue and “peasant” cuisine are homey, hearty, and delizioso. 466 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-213-2073, osteriatulia.com) PARMESAN PETE’S Created by chef and owner Peter Della Rocca, a meal here is like taking a “big bite of Brooklyn.” 7935 Airport Pulling Road, Naples (239-992-3663, parmesanpetes.com) PAZZO! CUCINA ITALIANA The “friendly neighborhood” restaurant has been serving dishes using made-from-scratch sauces, pastas, and desserts for more than 20 years. 853 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-434-8494, pazzoitaliancafe.com) RISTORANTE CIAO This cozy restaurant, tucked just a block away from bustling Fifth Avenue, has been dishing up classic Italian cuisine for decades in Naples. 835 Fourth Ave. S., Naples (239-2633889, ristoranteciao.com)

Taste ROMA ITALIAN BISTRO Pizza and Italian specialities made with ingredients imported from Italy and fresh organic produce. 655 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-7767042, romabistronaples.com) VERGINA Serving Italian and Mediterranean dishes with modern flair, Vergina also provides nightly entertainment. 700 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-6597008, verginarestaurant.com)

ASIAN ARAYA SUSHI ASIAN GRILL Thai dishes, along with a wide choice of rolls, sushi, and sashimi, served in a modern space. 2650 Immokalee Road, Naples (239-593-3344, arayanaples.com) AZN AZIAN CUIZINE PanAsian cuisine and an expansive sushi rolls menu, including specialties like Surf & Turf with blue crab, tuna, beef filet carpaccio, and cucumber. 9118 Strada Pl., Naples (239-5938818, aznrestaurant.com/naples) CHARLIE CHIANG’S MODERN ASIAN KITCHEN

Urban decor sets the scene for modern Chinese and Japanese cuisine. 12200 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-593-6688, charliechiangs.com) CLUB SUSHI Savor a wide selection of sushi and sashimi, as well as 20 varieties of nigiri by the piece. 2555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-2614332, naplesclubsushi.com) FUJIYAMA STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE Enjoy steaks and seafood prepared with Japanese flair at Fujiyama’s hibachi table. 2555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-261-4332, naples​fujiyama .com)

ZEN ASIAN BBQ Chef Koko, who trained with Iron Chef Morimoto, creates Next Level Sushi, Korean barbecue, ramen, and more. Dine indoors or on the outdoor patio. 10823 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-260-7037, eatat​zen.com)

GLOBAL 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 (239-221-8540, at​ableapart.com)

SAKURA HAWAIIAN GRILL Serving innovative Asian Hawaiian fusion cuisine by chef Paul Chen.

3375 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 106, Naples (239280-5536, sakuranaples.com)

ARIO Created for the “global nomad,” the menu focuses on dry-aged meats, local seafood, and salts and spices from around the world. 400 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island (239-642-2695, marriott.com)

 SUSHI-THAI

 BHA!

Presenting traditional dishes from Japan, as well as sushi and Thai classics. Multiple locations in Naples and Bonita Springs (239430-7575, sush​ithaitoo.com)

BHA! PERSIAN BISTRO Michael Mir’s popular restaurant serves up savory lamb dishes and a wide choice of colorful and delicious Persian specialties. 865 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-

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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 (239-403-2181, edge​wa​ternaples.com) FERNANDEZ THE BULL CUBAN CAFE Two locations serve traditional Cuban cuisine with a few twists. 1201 Piper Blvd.; 3375 Pine Ridge Road, Naples (239-254-9855; 239-653-9097; fernan​ dez​ thebull.com) FUSE GLOBAL CUISINE Chef-owner Greg Scarlatos uses flavors and ingredients from around the world to create a diverse menu. 2500 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-455-4585, fuse​globalcuisine.com)

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C LEVEL BISTRO & WINE BAR A trendy venue that offers a menu of international dishes with American and French influences in a stylish, modern setting. 4450 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs (239-221-7046, c-levelbar.com)

Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro was inducted into NI’s 2018 Dining Awards Hall of Fame for winning Best Global Cuisine three years in a row.

IM TAPAS SPANISH RESTO BAR Get a delicious little taste of Spain right in the heart of Naples served up

by Isabel Pozo Polo and Mary Shipman. 965 Fourth Ave. N., Naples (239-403-8272, imtapas.com)

 JANE’S 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 (239-261-2253, janesgardencafe.com) LAMORAGA 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. (239-331-3669, lamoragar​estaurant. com)

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Make your New Years Resolution to Shop Wynn’s Market...

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Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant was inducted into NI’s 2018 Dining Awards Hall of Fame for winning Best Kid-Friendly Dining three years in a row.

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 (239-280-0167, 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 (239-261-7498, mediterrano-naples.com)

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NOODLES ITALIAN CAFÉ AND SUSHI BAR High-quality sushi, parmesans, and piccatas served all in one place.

1585 Pine Ridge Road, Naples (239-592-0050, noodles cafe.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 (239-494-1343, petarsrestaurant.com)

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Wondrous Rioja

A handful of elite bodegas capture the essence of Spain’s top wine region

BY MARK SPIVAK

E

ven though Rioja is the most recognized and lauded Spanish wine region, it owes much of its modern identity to outside influences.

Rioja winemakers first traveled to Bordeaux in the 1780s, returning home to introduce the process of oak aging. Several generations later, Luciano Murrieta and the Duke de la Victoria were searching for ways to modernize the area’s wine industry. Murrieta also made a pilgrimage to the Gironde, where he learned the latest in French winemaking and blending techniques.

When phylloxera, a microscopic louse, decimated French vineyards in the 1860s and 1870s, Rioja wine was suddenly in demand. Many Bordeaux makers started wineries in Spain during that period, bringing with them a lifetime of knowledge and experience. Modern Rioja was born. The majority of the blend was Tempranillo, with smaller amounts of Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo aged patiently in oak barrels.

Over time, the reliance on barrel aging got out of hand.

It wasn’t unusual for top bodegas to age their wine for 10 or more years; the 1941 Gran Reserva from Marquès de Murrieta was released in 1983, after 41 years in cask. This led to a style of wine that was dried out and overly tannic.

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Clockwise from top left: A winemaker stomps grapes at Señorio de San Vicente; Muga vineyards in Haro; Marqués de Murrieta barrels.

Right: Marqués de Riscal’s City of Wine facility is an architectural marvel located in Laguardia.

The hierarchy today is far simpler: Crianza is aged for two years, at least one in oak; Reserva gets three years of aging, again with at least one in oak; Gran Reserva spends two years in cask and three years in bottle before release. The following bodegas exemplify the fresher style of Rioja.

MUGA (Haro): The most traditional bodega in Rioja, Muga still fines with egg whites and has its own cooperage facility on site. Offerings range from a very good Reserva ($25) to superpremium wines such as Torre Muga ($90) and Aro ($165).

MARQUÉS DE RISCAL (Laguardia): The City of Wine complex contains a luxury hotel, several restaurants, and the space-age winery building designed by Frank Gehry. The wines are equally exciting, beginning with the Reserva ($20) and Gran Reserva ($50), and culminating in the spectacular Baron de Chirel Reserva, produced only in outstanding vintages (most recently 2010, $80).

MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA (Logroño): Founded in 1852 by Luciano Murrieta, this bodega is where it all started. It is known for making rich, concentrated wines in a traditional style, most notably the Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial (2007, $85).

SEÑORIO DE SAN VICENTE: Located in the tiny village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra and owned by the Eguren family of Sierra

Cantabria, San Vicente was a pioneer label in the super-premium Rioja category. The current vintage (2013, $45) is 100-percent Tempranillo from a single vineyard, aged in small French oak barrels.

FINCA ALLENDE (Briones): Established in 1986, Allende relies on old Tempranillo vines located in Rioja Alta, along with careful selection and French oak aging. The entry-level wine (2009, $25) displays balance, power, and grace. At the top end of the scale, the 2010 Aurus ($165) is a blend of great intensity and charm.

ARTADI (Logroño): Founded in 1985 by an alliance of growers, Artadi today comprises four estates. It is best known for Viña El Pisón (2013, $305), grown on a five-acre plot planted in 1945.

CONTADOR (San Vicente de la Sonsierra): Benjamin Romeo produced his first vintage in 1996, starting in the garage of his parents’ home and eventually building his own bodega. Robert Parker awarded Romeo’s 2004 and 2005 vintages 100 points, and his most recent release is 2012 ($345). «

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Buying and selling in the luxury home market is anything but predictable

By Judy Martel In his 1926 short story The Rich Boy, F. Scott Fitzgerald writes that the very rich “are different from you and me.” Rephrased for today’s audience, the sentiment might read, “The South Florida real estate market is different from the rest of the country.” The reason largely comes down to how the rich spend.

THE WEALTH EFFECT High net worth Florida counties, such as Collier and Palm Beach, are somewhat of an anomaly compared to traditional real estate markets because of what’s called “the wealth effect,” says William Hardin, professor at the Florida International University Hollo School of Real Estate.

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In a nutshell, the wealth effect is a phenomenon in which perceived wealth is higher than income would suggest. Income derived from investment assets, such as real estate and equities, is different than income earned through a job. Returns on these investments create the wealth effect. For example, when the stock market soars, wealthy investors profit and typically spend more or borrow on their assets because of a “feel good effect,” Hardin explains. Conversely, when investment income is down, they usually pull back on their spending.

“There is a dependency on those investment returns,” he adds.

The wealth effect has a big impact on South Florida residential real estate because many of the home buyers are spending investment

Income from investment assets can create a wealth effect

income. It’s also the reason the price-tothat leads to buying pricier income ratio is higher in South Florida than homes and luxury goods. in other parts of the country, says Hardin.

While a typical ratio dictates that an average home is priced two-anda-half to three times higher than average earned income, in South Florida it could be four times higher. In some very wealthy pockets where inventory is small and prices are in the multimillions, the ratio might be 30 to 40 times the average earned income.

THE FUTURE LOOKS STABLE Although the stock market has been performing well and the economic outlook is positive, prices aren’t currently rising and won’t anytime in the near future, Hardin believes. Homeowners in the throes of the wealth effect are not desperate to sell, and some South Florida single-family home areas are already developed to the point that no new homes will be built. The segment that could see the most price pressure from supply and demand is in what Hardin calls the “low- to mid-tier luxury condominium market,” which covers units priced between $1 and $5 million.

Condominium prices are typically more volatile than those for singlefamily homes, Hardin says, because the buyer is different. Condos are more often purchased for investment potential and turnover is higher.

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Recently, the single-family home market in Palm Beach and Collier counties, in particular, has experienced some price “flattening.” With the exception of the condominium market, says Hardin, there are no wild price swings. He believes the market will remain stable for the foreseeable future, although as any expert will tell you, all real estate is local. A relatively stable market could be a short distance from one that’s volatile, so before you plan to buy or sell, do your homework.

“I would tell buyers there’s no rush,” Hardin says. “If you’re buying a residential property, do the best you can and don’t worry about it.” «

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2. Think of energy in terms of oscillation. “A pause or break in creative work can allow you to come back and do something brilliant. Switch off the mental activity. Take time for deep breathing or a pseudo meditation. Taking a brief recovery can help you reenergize.”

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Flashy, free-spirited, and on its first national tour, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, An American in Paris, will arrive in town at Artis–Naples from January 16-21. Inspired by the original 1950s film and set against a backdrop of post-World War II France, the musical tells the story of an American soldier who decides to remain in Paris after the war to pursue his passion for painting, and ends up falling for the charms of a lovely and mysterious French ballerina. Featuring classic tunes, flamboyant costumes, sparkling dance numbers, and a lovable cast of characters, An American in Paris is a production you won’t want to miss.

But if you can’t make it to the Naples performances, the musical will also take the stage at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers from January 23-28. (artisnaples.org; bbmannpah.com) —Anna Bjorlin

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January /2018 ART AND MUSEUMS

Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—“Robert Heier: Giving Back,” an exhibition of donated artwork from the artist with proceeds supporting the center, Jan. 5-25; Bonita Springs National Art Festival, artwork by 200 national and international artists, Jan. 13-14, Riverside Park, Bonita Springs; Off the Walls!, charity event with proceeds going towards the center’s student scholarship fund, Jan. 19; “The Art of Diedrich, McCurdy, Nisita and Skiba,” showcasing the parallel pathways of four contemporary artists, through Feb. 16; artcenter​bonita.org.

East West Fine Art at Bigham Galleria, Naples—“The Eyes of My Beloved Are Like Wild Flowers,” exhibition

Elisir, Annalu

of striking still lives by Russian artists Alexander Fydorov and Oleg Kalaytanov, Jan. 31-Feb. 14; eastwest​ fineart.com.

East West Fine Art at Mercato, Naples—“Liquid Illusions,” Venetian resin-glass sculptures by Annalu, Jan. 2-16; “Neapolitan Moods: Florida Through Russian Eyes,” renditions of Naples created on location specifically for the gallery, Jan. 17-Aug. 31; eastwestfineart.com.

Emily James Gallery—Evening on Fifth open house, Jan. 11; emilyjamesart.com.

Fifth Avenue South, Naples—Twenty-Second Annual Downtown Naples New Year’s Art Fair, Jan.6-7; fifthav​ enuesouth.com.

Galleries of Crayton Cove, Naples—Art After Dark, artwork, food, drinks, music, Jan. 13; galleriesofcrayton​ cove.com.

Gardner Colby Gallery—“Color and Motion,” featuring works by Juan Carlos Collada and Theresa Girard with opening night reception, Jan. 24; gardnercolbygallery.com.

TAKE THE KIDS TO THE NAPLES ZOO FOR A PEEK AT ITS NEW “PENGUINS IN PARADISE” EXHIBIT, OPEN THROUGH APRIL 15.

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Splash Foot, Annalu

BEAUTIFUL VENETIAN RESIN-GLASS SCULPTURES

BY ARTIST ANNALU WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT EAST WEST FINE ART JANUARY 2-16.

Mood Indigo, Juan Carlos Collada

GARDNER COLBY GALLERY’S “COLOR AND MOTION” EXHIBIT WILL FEATURE THE WORKS OF JUAN CARLOS COLLADA AND THERESA GIRARD, WITH AN OPENING RECEPTION JANUARY 24.

Traveling Troubadour When childhood friends Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon started mimicking the harmonies of the Everly Brothers in school talent shows, they had no idea they’d form one of the greatest folk music duos of all time.

They eventually left their Queens, New York neighborhood to create a string of albums that would define the sound of the 1960s. Their success was due in part to Art Garfunkel’s rich voice, showcased on iconic hits such as “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “April Come She Will.” Garfunkel will make his first appearance in Hayes Hall at Artis—Naples on January 14 to perform Simon & Garfunkel classics and songs from his solo career. In a recent interview, he spoke about finding his voice and his most memorable moments. (artisnaples.org) —Mary Murray NI: What was your relationship to music growing up, and when did you realize you had a killer voice?

Garfunkel: I heard singing around the house.

My parents could sing and I heard it on the radio, [artists like] Nat King Cole. I realized I had a real nice voice at about five or six years old. Very early I saw that I could sound like the radio and be very smooth. I immediately went private with it. I started looking for stairwells, rooms where I could sing in private

and see, “Is this really as good as I think it is?” And I would start getting goosebumps if I picked the right songs. I felt that it was a special thing that I had.

If you could relive one year from your time in Simon & Garfunkel, which would it be?

The year we made “Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme” would be most special. We made five albums that made up our popular career, and “Parsley, Sage” is the middle one. When you’re making the third one, you’re in your stride. We were [then] realizing that an album could be as arty as you want it to be. And this was all Beatles influenced. Let’s chase after The Beatles, we were thinking. We could make our album as artful as we wanted it to be. That was a very exciting notion.

When a lot of people think of Simon & Garfunkel, your historic concert in Central Park comes to mind. What do you remember most about it?

I remember rehearsing in the afternoon and feeling that the buzz around town while we were rehearsing was growing rapidly. The day of the show, New York City at noon felt like something. And New York City at four in the afternoon felt like a whole lot of something else. And New York City at seven really felt exciting. You could feel the buzz around town was rapidly growing into monumental proportions.

One Summer Night, Theresa Girard

Harmon-Meek Gallery, Naples—Joan Konkel solo exhibition, exploring the interplay of light with colored layers of mesh, through Jan. 5; “New York Melodies,” solo exhibition for New York artist Jessica Daryl Winer, Jan. 8-25; Hunt Slonem solo exhibition, Jan. 29-Feb. 9; harmonmeek.com.

Harmon-Meek | modern, Naples—New works by Cuban artist Humberto Calzada, Jan. 2-Feb. 3; harmonmeekmodern.com.

Hayes Hall, Artis—Naples—“Beyond the Sight: Untold Stories About Gorillas,” through Jan. 13; “Florida Contemporary,” celebrating artistic diversity in the state, through Jan. 13; “To the Streets!,” protest posters from the Atelier Populaire de l’Ecole des Beaux Arts, through Jan. 13; “Revelation: Jean-Denis Cruchet,” retrospective of works by the Swiss-American sculptor, Jan. 31-April 22; “Unlimited,” featuring the multifaceted art of John Carroll Long, Jan. 31-April 22; “Artis–Encounters,” highlights from the museum’s permanent collection, through June 2; Art After Hours, featuring free admission, live music, and docent learning, Jan. 24; artisnaples.org.

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Agenda Marco Island Center for the Arts—“East Meets West,” view the countries of Cambodia, India, and Vietnam interpreted through mediums of fiber, photography, and Raku-fired clay, Jan. 2-30 with Jan. 9 reception; Arts and Craft Fair, family-friendly event featuring local, regional, and national artists, craftspeople, and vendors, Jan. 6-7; Chalk Art, free annual outdoor sidewalk event for the public, Jan. 27; mar​ coislandart.org.

Marianne Friedland Gallery—“American and Canadian Masters,” exhibition of contemporary American oil paintings and works on paper, Jan. 24-Feb. 6; mar​ iannefriedlandglry.com.

Michael Monroe Art—“Refresh and Reconnect,” Jan. 3-31 with opening reception on Jan. 3; michael​ monroeart.com.

Naples Art Association—“Telling a Story: Narrative Art,” through Jan. 7; “Honing In,” featuring artists from the Thursday outdoor painters, Jan. 8-27; “Animals: Fact and Fable,” juried awards exhibition centering on animals both real and mythological, through Jan. 27; Art in the Park, Jan. 6; naplesart.org.

Naples Art District—ART ALIVE openings, Jan. 3 and 20, galleries and studios north of Pine Ridge Road and west of Airport Pulling Road; theartists​gal​ lery.us.

Naples Artcrafters—Outdoor fine art and crafts by local artists, Jan. 13, Cambier Park; naplesartcrafters.com.

Naples Botanical Garden— Night Lights in the Garden, holiday light show with entertainment, music, and treats, Jan. 1-3; “A Blessing of Animals,” a display of 29 winning entries from a juried exhibition of monumental animal sculpture in collaboration with the National Sculpture Society, through Jan. 31; naples​ garden.org.

Naples Depot Museum—“Sites & Scenes: Collier County’s Historic Places,” exhibition highlighting some of the county’s most important historical landmarks, through Jan. 27; colliermuseums.com.

Naples Historical Society at Historic Palm Cottage—Garden Side Chickee Chat: History of Elections in Naples and Collier County, with Supervisor of Elections Jennifer Edwards, Jan. 26; Tours of the

historic house-turned-museum available year-round, visit the society’s website to book tours; napleshis​ toricalsociety.org.

Rosen Gallery & Studios, Naples—“Tracy Magen Rosen: Zen,” featuring peaceful imagery in various mediums, Jan. 3-March 6; A Taste of Raku, paint a bisque vase with glaze, with refreshments, Thursdays; Clay: Handbuilding & Raku techniques, fiveweek class, Mondays or Thursdays, reservation required; rosen.gallery.

Saint Ann School—Latino Contemporary Art Auction, view and bid on prominent local and international Latino artists’ work, authentic Latino hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, Jan. 25, The Baker Museum, Artis–Naples; salcaa.org.

CHILDREN AND TEENS

Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples— “Children’s China: Celebrating Culture, Character, and Confucius” interactive traveling exhibit designed for children three and older, introducing visitors to the vast culture of China in an immersive experience, through Jan. 14; cmon.org.

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Caribbean Cadence, Humberto Calzada

NEW WORKS BY CUBAN ARTIST HUMBERTO CALZADA WILL BE DISPLAYED AT HARMON-MEEK | MODERN JANUARY 2-FEBRUARY 3.

Red, Humberto Calzada

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens— New “Penguins in Paradise” exhibit, open through April 15; napleszoo.org.

Pure Florida—Kids Cruise, weekly on Saturdays, set sail from historic Tin City and embark on a 1.5-hour cruise to learn about Southwest Florida waterways, observe wildlife, and participate in a scavenger hunt; purefl.com.

Rosen Gallery & Studios, Naples—Clay Art for Kids & Parents, four-week sessions led by artist Richard Rosen, Mondays; rosen.gallery.

Center; Bonita Springs International Film Festival, Jan. 25-28; artcenterbonita.org.

FILM

Artis—Naples—Casablanca, with accompaniment by the Naples Philharmonic, Jan. 9-13; A Model for Matisse, film screening and lecture with special guest appearance by Barbara Freed, Jan. 25; artisnaples.org.

Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—Films for Film Lovers Series: Tortilla Soup, Jan. 8; We Are the Best, Jan. 15; Only Human, Jan. 22, Moe Auditorium & Film

FOOD, WINE, AND FASHION

Ave Maria—Annual Sunshine State Steak Cook-off, grilling competition with music, games, silent auction, and family fun, Jan. 27, Ave Maria Town Center; ssss​ cookoff.com.

Literacy Volunteers of Collier County—Wild About Fashion, luncheon benefiting the organization

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with a fashion show by Petunias of Naples and jewelry by Elaine Sulat, Jan. 19, Windstar Country Club; collierliteracy.org.

Marissa Collections, Naples—Trunk shows: Elizabeth Kennedy Resort 2018, Jan. 4-5; Tamara Comolli, Jan. 12-13; Peter Cohen Spring 2018, Jan. 1819; Spinelli Kilcollin with personal appearance, Jan. 23-24; Arunashi with personal appearance, Jan. 2527; Marchesa Spring 2018, Jan. 30-31; marissacollec​ tions.com.

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Naples Children and Education Foundation—Vintage Cellar, pre-festival tasting wines led by Opus One Wines CEO David Pearson and moderator Antonio Galloni, Jan. 25, Bleu Provence; The Naples Winter Wine Festival, Jan. 26-28, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; napleswinefestival.com.

Third Street South, Naples—Pets on Third, specialty vendors and pet artists, Jan. 14; Farmers Market, Saturday mornings, parking lot behind Tommy Bahama; thirdstreetsouth.com.

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Artis—Naples—Naples Philharmonic Masterworks, Jan. 4-6; Naples Philharmonic Sypert Salon, Jan. 9 and 14; The Drifters, Jan. 12-13; Art Garfunkel, Jan. 14; Naples Philharmonic Around Town, Jan. 18-19; Jodie DeSalvo, Jan. 22; In Perfect Harmony, Jan. 24; Naples Philharmonic Masterworks, Jan. 26-27; The Stray Cat Lee Rocker, Jan. 27; Balsam Range, Jan. 28; Paul Anka, Jan. 28-29; Naples Philharmonic presents “Ray, Motown & Beyond,” Jan. 30-Feb. 3; artisnaples.org.

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers—Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert, Jan. 2; Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in concert, featuring the Southwest Florida Symphony, Jan. 20; bbmannpah.com.

Cambier Park, Naples—Naples Big Band, Jan. 7; naples​ bigband.com; Naples Concert Band, featuring solos by Cindy Miller and Harry Watters, Jan. 14; naplesconcert​ band.org; Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland Band, Jan. 20; Naples Dixieland Jazz Band, Jan. 28; naplesjazzsociety.com.

CAPA, Cultural and Performing Arts Center—Jazz & Blues Series: The Sweet Sounds of Jazz featuring Bob Zottolo & Company with vocalist Michelle Amato, Jan. 10; The Music of George Gershwin, featuring Dan Miller-Lew Del Gatto Quintet, Jan. 19; capacenter.org.

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Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—Three on a String, blend of music and family-friendly comedy, Jan. 5; Musical Moments: American Rhythms, international, regional, and local artists provide a worldwide tour of composers and entertainment, Jan. 7; Riders in the Sky, western music by Grammy Award-winning cowboy quartet, Jan. 13; Tab Benoit, guitarist performing blues and rock, Jan. 24; artcenter​ bonita.org.

Classic Chamber Concerts—Juilliard String Quartet, Jan. 22, Sugden Community Theatre, Naples; classicchamber​ concerts.org.

Naples Botanical Garden—Classic Cabaret, concert featuring popular songs and a jazz combo by Gulfshore Opera’s Professional Artists in Residence, Jan. 24, Kapnick Hall; naplesgarden.org.

Seminole Casino Hotel, Immokalee—Dick Fox’s Golden Boys–Frankie Avalon, Fabian, and Bobby Rydell, Jan. 13; Air Supply, Jan. 26; seminoleimmokaleecasino.com.

Seraphic Fire—David Lang: The Little Match Girl Passion, Jan. 18, Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, Naples; seraphicfire.org.

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Southwest Florida Performing Arts Center, Bonita Springs—The Wailers, Jan. 5; Simply Tina: A Tina Turner Tribute Dinner Show, Jan. 6; Karla Bonoff, Jan. 13; Phil Vassar, Jan. 18; The Lovin’ Spoonful, Jan. 19; The BStreet Band: A Bruce Springsteen Tribute Dinner Show, Jan. 24; Liverpool Live: Beatles Tribute Dinner Show, Jan. 26; swflevent​ center.com.

TheatreZone, Naples—Jan & Dean’s Beach Party concert, featuring Dean Torrence, Jan. 23-24; theatrezone-florida.com.

SPEAKERS AND SEMINARS

Collier County Museum, Naples—Lecture: Historic Places of Naples, presented by Lodge McKee in association with the museum’s “Sites & Scenes” exhibit, Jan. 10; colliermuseums. com.

“Ding” Darling Visitor & Education Center, Sanibel Island—Lecture series with authors, Noah Strycker, Jan. 19; Jack Davis, Jan. 26; dingdarlingsociety.org.

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Friends of the Library of Collier County—Nick Linn Lecture Series, featuring author Dorothea Benton Frank, Jan. 15, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; collier-friends.org.

Naples Botanical Garden—Deliciously Healthy Snacks with Briana Marino, Jan. 12; Connecting Tea with Art with Jacky Lee, Jan. 16; Fairy Gardening with Taylor Burnham, Jan. 17; Vegetable Gardening in Containers with Deana Bess, Jan. 31; naplesgarden.org.

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Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens—Florida’s Amazing Black Bears with Mike Orlando, Jan. 18; napleszoo.org.

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Here for Happy Hour, Irina Alexandrina

“NEAPOLITAN MOODS,” ON DISPLAY AT EAST WEST FINE ART JANUARY 17, WILL FEATURE SCENES OF NAPLES, CREATED ON LOCATION SPECIFICALLY FOR THE GALLERY.

Lavender Sunset, Viktorija Bulava

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Naples—Lunch & Learn Lecture, featuring Marjorie Harris Carr, “Defender of Florida’s Environment,” Jan. 9; rookerybay.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Action For Life—Celebration Dinner, Jan. 13, St. John the Evangelist Church, Naples; actionforlife.net.

Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary—Cypress Celebration, Jan. 18; corkscrew.audubon.org.

Bentley Village Foundation—Moonlight Serenade Scholarship Ball, gala event featuring music and dancing with proceeds going towards the foundation’s educational scholarship program, Jan. 19, Palmetto Room, Bentley Village; 239-592-9969.

anniversary, Jan. 13, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; david​ lawrencecenter.org.

Naples Art Association—Dinner with Artists, featuring Marvin Rouse with Greg Shapiro, Jan. 18; naplesart.org.

Empty Bowls Naples Inc.—Twelfth Annual Empty Bowls, raise awareness of hunger, soups from 50 local restaurants, pottery, paint-a-bowl, and entertainment, Jan. 27, Cambier Park; empty​ bowlsnaples.org.

Senior Friendship Health Center—Friends for Friendship, celebrating compassion and generosity for low-income, aging Collier citizens, Jan. 23, Naples Sailing & Yacht Club; seniorfriendshiphealthcenter.org.

Greater Marco Family YMCA—Black & White Gala, elegant evening of dinner and live entertainment, Jan. 25, JW Marriott Marco Island; marcoymca.org.

Youth Haven—Soiree of the Season, elegant evening of cocktails, entertainment, dinner, live casino, and more, Jan. 19, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; youth​ havenswfl.org.

Guadalupe Center—“Welcome Aboard” Signature Event, featuring meet-and-greets with students benefiting from the center’s educational programs, Jan. 17, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; guadalupecenter.org.

SPORTS AND OUTDOORS

Harmon-Meek Gallery Fund—Fifth Annual Visionaries of the Visual Arts Award Dinner, funds raised support local art programs for at-risk youth, Jan. 9, Naples Sailing & Yacht Club; harmonmeek.com.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida—Exclusive eco cruises through Rookery Bay aboard the Good Fortune II, Leisurely Lunch and Classic Sunset cruises offered through May 31; conservancy.org.

Champions for Learning—Night of Champions, honoring community leaders for impacting the lives of local students, Jan. 31; championsforlearning.org.

JFCS of Southwest Florida—An Evening for Better Tomorrows—A Night of Motown Magic, proceeds benefit JFCS programs including the Naples Senior Center, Jan. 13, Club Pelican Bay, Naples; jfcsswfl.org.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples—Swamp Meditation Walk, Jan. 6; Advanced Swamp Walk, Jan. 20; Early Bird Walks, Jan. 9 and 23; corkscrew. audubon.org.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida—WaterWorks Fourth Annual Luncheon, featuring The Water Brothers Alex and Tyler Mifflin as keynote speakers, Jan. 18, Conservancy Nature Center; conservancy.org.

Latchkey League, Inc.—The Annual Gala, “Roaring Twenties,” 20s-era speakeasy fun with cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and more, Jan. 16, Vineyards Country Club, Naples; latchkeyleague.org.

Gulf Coast Runners—Dave Cranor 5K/Big Dave’s Polar Plunge, Jan. 1; Naples Daily News Half Marathon, Jan. 14; Run for the Paws, benefiting Humane Society Naples, Jan. 27; gcrunner.org.

David Lawrence Center—Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Gala–Puttin’ on the Ritz, dinner and dancing with entertainment inspired by the center’s fiftieth

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida—Twelfth Annual Wishmaker’s Ball, Jan. 13, The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; sfla.wish.org.

Harry Chapin Food Bank—WINK News Feeds Families Hunger Walk, pet friendly, Jan. 20, Miromar Outlets, Estero; harrychapinfoodbank.org.

CAPA, Cultural & Performing Arts Center—CAPA Gala—Hitting the Right Note, cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner, and entertainment with proceeds supporting CAPA programs, Jan. 8; capacenter.org.

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Baby Basics of Collier County—Ninth Annual Walking/5K Challenge, Jan. 20, North Collier Regional Park, Naples; babybasicscollier.org.

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Agenda HITS Triathlon Series—2018 kickoff to the series, Jan. 6-7, Vanderbilt Beach Road; hitstriathlonseries.com.

Gulfshore Playhouse—The Price, by Arthur Miller, Jan. 13-Feb. 4; gulfshoreplayhouse.org.

Marine Industries Association of Collier County—Naples Boat Show, family-friendly event with displays by marinas, boat dealers, and other marine-related businesses, Jan. 18-21, Naples Municipal Airport; miacc.org.

The Marco Players—Flamingo Court: Life in Three Condos, Jan. 3-21; The Marco Players theater, Marco Island; themarcoplayers.com.

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Naples—Festival of Birds, lectures and opportunities to explore the local environment through guided field trips, Jan. 12-14; rookerybay.org.

THEATER/DANCE

Artis—Naples—The Capitol Steps, Jan. 8; Miami City Ballet, Jan. 23; Vocal Tour de France by the Gulfshore Opera, Jan. 31; artisnaples.org.

Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—Improv Tonight!, Jan. 6, Moe Auditorium & Film Center; artcen​ terbonita.org.

Gulfshore Opera—Very Verdi Concert, Jan. 19, Marco Island; Taste of Opera dinner, Jan. 25, Bonita Springs; gulfshoreopera.org.

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The Naples Players—Charles Ives Take Me Home, Jan. 17-Feb. 11; naplesplayers.org.

Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples—Comics Rita Rudner, Jan. 10-11; Brad Williams, Jan. 11-14; Jimmy JJ Walker, Jan. 17-18; Rich Voss, Jan. 19-21; Rob Magnotti, Jan. 24; Tom Green, Jan. 25-27; Evidential Medium Cindy Kaza, Jan. 28; offthehookcomedy.com.

Opera Naples—Beaux Arts Concert, with violinist Frank Huang, Jan. 16; Opera Stars Concert, with soprano Maria Jose Montiel, Jan. 31; operana​ples.org.

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and owner of Port Royal Jewelers, is a third-generation jeweler whose family has been operating in Collier County for 50 years. Boyajian’s parents opened their first jewelry store back in 1968 on Marco Island, then moved it to 5th Avenue six years later. William opened his own store in 1992, and has long been known for his philanthropy with a variety of local charities.

1. Where to watch the sunset: Aboard the Sweet Liberty catamaran. It’s a fantastic experience to rent the entire boat for a private tour.

2. Favorite musicians: Casting Crowns. The music they create helps me find an emotion and inner joy that helps my creative process.

3. Favorite tailor: My friend Joseph Wendt. He has rocked my life with several custom tuxedos for some of the events I attend.

Words to live by: “A good name 4. Great escape: Portmeirion, a tourist village in Gwynedd, is more desirable than great riches; North Wales. Love this little village because it’s out of the to be esteemed is better than silver way, so very exclusive, and romantic. or gold.” —Proverbs 22:1 5. Esteemed designers: Since I collect mid-century furniture, the furniture and textile designer I most admire is the collaboration of the Dutch designer Pierre Paulin’s ribbon chair with the American textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen, often referred to as psychedelic mid-century design.

PORTMEIRION 6. Best local beach: Keewaydin Island. It’s an enjoyable trip to the south end of the island to meet up with locals and wait for the food boats to arrive.

7. Recent splurge: Staying on the club level of the Ritz-Carlton for a week in Hong Kong. Enjoying my room, spa, and swimming pool on the 100th floor of this hotel seemed really over the top.

8. Hardest lesson learned: As a youth, it was believing I would truly be happy when I became famous. I have learned one can do so much more to help people one-on-one as a true friend.

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Personal style: I don’t follow the fashion everyone else is wearing; I mix it up— anything from Zara to Valentino. Life is a fun adventure and the way I dress should always reflect my personality.

Favorite local attraction: I love boating around the Ten Thousand Islands and fishing.

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