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To celebrate the Fourth in style, shop the boutiques and stores on FIFTH AVENUE South

By Lynne Groth

The sidewalks of this 5-mile avenue stretch from Tamiami Trail to the Gulf of Mexico in downtown Naples and, in the summertime, there’s plenty of parking plus pockets of shade for all. Need an A/C and iced tea break? Pop into your choice of worldclass restaurants and cafés. Shop more than 100 stores and boutiques at one of the nation’s most exclusive addresses for everything from luxury to laid-back fashion, home decor, gifts, art, and jewelry.

EMILY JAMES ART

Serene Florida landscapes and beach scenes hang among the whimsical, colorful abstracts by this native Floridian artist who enjoys capturing the beauty throughout the state. For her mixed-media piece on canvas titled Red, White, and Blue-tiful ($6,000, 32 by 36 inches), James used extensive layering to create a sense of depth and vibrancy. (emilyjamesart.com)

BOB BAKER SHOES

Shoe shopping is cardio for the retail enthusiasts the Baker family has been delighting for four generations. Be patio-party-ready with these items: an American-made umbrella ($20), polka dot wedge sandals with suede insoles ($90), and a canvas zip-top bag with rope handles ($50). (bobbakershoes.com)

THE BLUE MUSSEL

At this almost-60-year-old gift shop, visitors can learn about 400-plus types of shells from around the world. After your education, check out the works on display from Florida artists and artisans, such as these examples of blue sea glass jewelry ($32 each). (bluemussel.com)

MICHAEL CARONCHI

JEAN-PIERRE KLIFA PARIS

Electric colors and bold prints hang against pure white walls on Lucite racks showcasing French resort-wear designer Jean-Pierre Klifa’s women’s dresses, handbags, scarves, and artisan jewelry. This plastic-lined clutch ($31) is perfect for the beach or as a cosmetics travel bag. (jeanpierreklifa.com)

MICHAEL CARONCHI

ROUZE

This contemporary women’s clothing boutique takes industrial chic—pale pink walls, concrete floors, black-andwhite photographs of ’90s supermodels—to the next level thanks to the vision of mother-daughter team Sheri Paparella and Erin Brechbill. Designed with an authentic vintage look, the Blanca jacket ($300) features a boxy silhouette and elastic waistband. Pair it with a textured crop top ($152) and simple white shorts ($175). (shoprouze.com)

BLUEMERCURY

Barry and Marla Beck created this retail chain, which feels like a neighborhood beauty store, so clients could find high-quality products (La Mer, Skinceuticals, Chantecaille, and Oribe) in the same place as expert advice. Bonus: lots of free samples! Pick up this suite of gamechanging skin care by Augustinus Bader that includes The Body Lotion ($95), The Cream ($170), The Body Oil ($95), and The Body Cream ($165). (bluemercury.com)

PEACH TREE DESIGNS

At this decor boutique—which has been a downtown Naples fixture for almost 25 years—owner Judy Collins creates charming room vignettes featuring a selection of fine furniture, accessories, art, lighting, and gifts. This Indigo Mosaic table lamp ($835) features hand-carved scallops formed from repurposed organic materials. (peachtreedesigns.com)

ALDO CASTILLO GALLERY

Recognized as a leading international art curator, Aldo Castillo has more than 35 years of experience as a museum curator, artist, art dealer, and director of international art fairs. Contemporary art takes center stage at his new downtown location, where natural light floods the minimalist space. Highly influenced by the European masters, artist Krzysztof Wasko uses expressive brushstrokes in this acrylic-on-canvas piece titled Red Landscape ($8,500, measuring 48 by 60 inches). (aldocastillogallery.com)

VINEYARD VINES

The famous pink whale has been sighted along Fifth Avenue. Vineyard Vines, the casual clothing and accessories lifestyle brand founded by brothers Shep and Ian Murray, is the thoroughfare’s newest retailer. Feeling preppy and peppy? Toast to the Fourth with a needlepoint starspangled flask ($65). (vineyardvines.com)

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Haute DOGS

Spoil your pooch (and your self) with cool canine finds

By Katherine Lande

1. Dogs at The Beverly Hills Hotel print ($2,999 for 36-inch-by-54-inch edition of 25), Gray Malin, graymalin.com | 2. Baxter dog collar PM ($345), Louis Vuitton, louisvuitton.com | 3. Valentino Garavani Rockstud Pet customizable tote ($2,200), Valentino, valentino.com | 4. Brass dog bone ($225), Kelly Wearstler, kellywearstler.com | 5. The Dusk tie-dye cotton rope leash with Italian solid bronze bolt snaps ($62), Found My Animal, foundmyanimal.com | 6. Cuddly-Coat cleansing spritz ($14), Kiehl’s, kiehls.com | 7. Royal Jack silver-plated double dog bowl ($690), Christofle, christofle.com | 8. Woof Clicquot Rosé toy ($12.95), Haute Diggity Dog, hautediggitydog.com