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CONTENTS

MARCH 2021

FEATURES 80 / HAVING HER MOMENT Niki Butcher carves her own path in fine art photography

By Eric Barton

88 / FULL CIRCLE Modern minimalism defines the fashion of tomorrow Photography by Gabor Jurina

98 / RACING THE WIND

John “Hap” Fauth’s effort to recapture one of the most prized titles in yacht racing

By Cathy Chestnut

104 / ROLLING WITH BENTLEY The Kurtz family’s affinity for construction and design is second only to their love of dogs and pets

By Christina Cush

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Randy Kurtz with his daughters Carolyn Gordon and Elizabeth Kurtz and dog Bentley

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DEPARTMENTS 28 / FROM THE EDITOR 30 / SEEN Events with the David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health and the Women’s Foundation of Collier County

INSIDER 39 / Q&A Getting to know the superintendent of Collier County Public Schools

40 / NEW & NOW

VENJHAMIN REYES PHOTOGRAPHY

A popular shoe business relocates, a Pelican Bay bard pens a new book, the Marco Island Center for the Arts releases a calendar spotlighting public art, and more

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44 / COMMUNITY The Naples Therapeutic Riding Center welcomes two miniature horses

46 / FINDS Discover a bevy of ritzy retailers at The Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt

STYLE 49 / THE LOOK Artsy decor, accessories, and more

52 / BIJOUX For versatile jewelry, just bead it

ABODE 57 / DESIGN

A timeless home that suits clients with disparate preferences

62 / INSPIRED LIVING How to organize your fridge and pantry

64 / ELEMENTS Fun picks for a family-friendly zone

ESCAPE 67 / WANDERLUST Our guide to the Serengeti

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72 / TRAVEL JOURNAL Hotelier Mary Brandt on where she’s been and where she’s going

74 / HIGH ROAD A car that puts private jets to shame

By Howard Walker

EAT + DRINK 111 / DINING

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112 / LOCAL BITES

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126 / WEALTH

The financial recovery from COVID-19

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AGENDA 153 / TOP BILLING

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154 / CALENDAR

What to see and do this month

BE SEEN 160 / SOCIAL SNAPSHOTS A Christmas luncheon and boutique with the Women’s Republican Club of Naples Federated

FAVORITE THINGS 162 / DOUG OLSEN AND PHILIP DOUGLAS ON THE COVER: PHOTOGRAPHER: OSCAR THOMPSON MODELS: CLYDE AND NIKI BUTCHER LOCATION: LOOSESCREW SWAMP SANCTUARY 22

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FROM THE EDITOR

Home is Where the Dog is

REMY CUSH

I became a crazy dog person later in life. Growing up, my parents worked hard to raise the four of us energetic whirling dervishes and permitted the occasional small pet—gerbils, budgies, and fish. But dogs and cats were out of the question.

After Hurricane Irma, in September 2017, my friend Monica, who’s deeply involved with animal rescue efforts across Florida, told me that so many dogs were abandoned by owners who just didn’t have the resources to care for them anymore.

She could tell she’d touched something inside my heart, so she whipped out a cell phone photo of a scraggly little bleached-out dog that a nearby shelter had just rescued off the streets of a small town in Central Florida. Impulsively, I told Monica that I wanted to meet the dog to see what her personality was like. She arranged for my family to visit the rescue agency truck at a farmers market where they were doing an adoption event. The dog was so friendly, wagging her tail as we walked her around the market. Smitten by her cute face and sweet disposition, we took a leap of faith and adopted her.

At the time, the shelter had named her Trina. This, of course, was too close to my name, Christina. My family of five agreed to come up with a new name for her that we all liked. It took us about two weeks—and a spreadsheet randomizer—to find one that fit. We decided on Tilley, after a pond we used to live near in Darien, Connecticut. Since then, Tilley has changed our lives for the better. She’s a silly little terrier mix mutt who does fake sneezes, chases her tail, and looks at you like, “Why’d you stop?” when you are done rubbing her belly.

Anyone who has a pet—cat, dog, bunny, whatever—knows how amazingly comforting and distracting they’ve been during the pandemic. We’ve devoted several pages in this issue to the wonder of animals and household pets. Check out our story in Insider about the magical powers of the two tiny ponies who’ve joined the Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (page 44). We also interviewed caring pet parents Doug Olsen and Philip Douglas about the many dogs they’ve rescued over the years (see Favorite Things on page 162).

Lastly, we dedicated a feature story to the Kurtz family, who are well-known in Naples both for building beautiful high-end homes and for being dog lovers (read “Rolling with Bentley” starting on page 104).

Though I’ve only recently discovered my love for dogs, I’ve always enjoyed being outside and exploring the great outdoors. So have Clyde and Niki Butcher, this issue’s distinguished cover stars. They are fixtures in the Southwest Florida art scene, and many of you know Clyde as the “Ansel Adams of the Everglades.”

However, for this feature, we’ve put the focus on Niki. Writer Eric Barton uncovers the impact Niki has had on Clyde’s success, plus the course of her own journey as a fine art photographer as she prepares for her first gallery show. Also enjoying the fresh air in a different way is Neapolitan John “Hap” Fauth, who shares his story of boat racing leading up to this year’s America’s Cup on page 98.

Have a healthy and happy March.

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Above: Meet Tuck, NI Publisher Kaleigh Grover’s chocolate lab and “good boy.”

Meet Tilley, my 20-pound bestie!

The day we took her home as a rescue (right), and now living the good life (left).

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Now in her tenth year as superintendent of Collier County Public Schools, Kamela Patton, PhD, has spent the last year tackling one of her biggest obstacles to date. In response to COVID19, she sprang into action with her team to implement in-school and virtual programs, creating broad educational opportunities for all students. This is no small feat, given that Collier County covers an area roughly the size of Delaware. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Patton has stayed in constant communication with colleagues in the school district (teachers and administrators alike), government agencies, and communitybased organizations. But she is not all business all the time. Turn the page to read our full Q&A with her and see for yourself. —Marianne McNee

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Patton: Obviously, the entire way we are delivering education has changed.

We now have three options. Just under 80 percent of our students are back in school, and it looks very different.

Everybody’s wearing masks. Desks are spread wall-to-wall to maximize space.

Students eat 6 feet apart. The other 20 percent are at home on a synchronous line called Classroom Connect. [There are also some] in eCollier Academy, a full virtual school. Based on 2020 end-of-year CCPS survey data, the number of in-school students is projected to go to 88 percent for the January through May 2021 period.

What have been your most significant contributions since coming to CCPS? I’m very proud of our graduation rate, which is now 91.9 percent, compared to 72.5 percent when I started in June 2011. Our students with disabilities graduation rate is up to 84.8 percent.

The migrant student graduation rate has gone from 53 percent to 88.1 percent. In terms of academic achievement, we’ve gone from being thirty-third to tied for fifth out of 67 Florida

From left: Kamela Patton, PhD, superintendent of Collier County Public Schools, with NBC News correspondent Kerry Sanders; Patton enjoys unique activities such as dogsledding.

counties. These are big needles to move. They help improve kids’ lives and, in turn, that helps the economy. Our schools are now among the few three-year A-rated school districts in the state. Our other major focus has been on the 30 percent who do not go to college. We communicate that we need cosmetologists, welders, electricians, and others. We’re making sure our kids know about the two technical colleges [that are] local; they provide job training, costs are low, and financial aid is available. It’s part of our shift to career readiness. We want all students to end up in a career, not just a job. A high school diploma is a game changer.

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SILVIO’S KNOWS SOLES After 40 years of repairing shoes to perfection, the family-owned and -operated Silvio’s Shoe Repair moved to a location on Tenth Street North in December. Inside their new walls, customers can expect the same expert craftsmanship and care that Silvio’s has provided since the 1980s. “We love what we do for all of our customers, especially our orthopedic customers,” says owner Michael Palomba. “We repair many shoes to compensate for some sort of leg or foot discrepancy. When clients pick them up, their expression of joy and gratitude over how we have discreetly altered their shoes to eliminate pain is why we continue to do what we do.” Silvio’s also has clients across the country.

There are “hundreds of customers who live far away and send us their shoes, bags, belts, and wallets because they trust no one else to do their work,” says Palomba. “Knowing our small family business affects so many lives motivates us to continue to service our customers.” —Maddie Laufer

What are some specific changes you’ve made?

We’ve done a lot with STEAM: science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. We now have engineering entrepreneurship in all the middle and high schools. We’ve started NAF academies in medical, finance, hospitality, tourism, and others. We’re the only school system in the country that offers Cambridge at all levels.

Grad walks, academic career signing days, and a shift to career readiness are recent additions.

There have been enhancements to our two technical colleges, Lorenzo Walker Technical College and iTech. Teachers are moving mountains as we speak.

What do you think education will look like in the future?

Technology will provide more opportunities for self-directed learning. There’s growing equity because every kid now has a laptop and internet, with CCPS-provided hot spots, if needed.

If you’re sick or away, you can keep up. eCollier Academy is an all-day, distinct, local, virtual school, providing flexible instruction so students can work at their own pace.

What do you do for fun outside of work?

I love to travel and go RVing. I love photography.

I have a scooter and explore the back roads of Naples. I love going to concerts. After graduating from Messiah College [now University], I worked for the Bee Gees for two years, going on world and U.S. tours with them. I love unique experiences like trapezing, tandem parachuting, and dogsledding on a glacier. That’s what makes life fun.

Who do you look to for inspiration?

Abraham Lincoln for perseverance and Thomas Jefferson for strength. Abraham Lincoln’s first love died, he lost an election, but he persevered. And Jefferson said, “In matters of style, run with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.”

You have to be strong enough to stand like a rock when you know it’s the absolute right thing to do.

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Naples author Theresa Hickey published her third poetry collection titled SHY (Finishing Line Press, $15) this winter. Hickey, a member of the Pelican Bay Writer’s Group, noticed that her poems reflected people’s need for quiet time and a calming influence amongst all the uncertainty in the world today. “I called it SHY because I thought that this is something that we think is so unattainable in today’s world as everything is so fast and moving at such a quick pace,” she says. “I think we are always thinking to ourselves, ‘I need that, but I can’t find it.’”

Hickey’s two other collections, Raising the Child (2006) and Size of a Gracious Nature (2010), are also about reflecting. “We all want to be our most authentic selves,” she says. “The quiet time brings you that and draws you into the writing, it compels you to write, but you also see the flaws and the big picture in ways you maybe didn’t see before.” —Mackenzie Griffith

Inside the Naples Aircraft Rescue and Fire Station The Naples Airport Authority and City of Naples Fire-Rescue Department celebrated the grand opening of the new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Station No. 3 in December. The main purpose of the $5.8 million facility, funded by the airport and Florida Department of Transportation, is aircraft firefighting. However, it is also the most weatherprotected building on airport grounds, built to withstand a category 5 hurricane, so it serves as both the fire department and the airport’s emergency operations center. Station 3 was previously located on the north end of the airport. With the new facility now on the southwest end, firefighters do not have to cross any runways to reach calls on and off airport grounds, allowing for a faster response. —M.G.

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COACHING with Grace As a young mother in Kentucky, 38 weeks pregnant with her second child, Jana Seaman learned that her husband was terminally ill. He passed away in 2016 after a 15-month battle with cancer, when her two children were only 1 and 5 years old. “In the early days of loss, my heart was so heavy, but I was so grateful to go home to my kids,” says Seaman, who moved to Naples in November 2017 to turn over a new leaf.

In Kentucky, she worked as an office manager in dermatology and plastic surgery practices. After putting in the soul-searching work to heal herself from this devastating loss, she knew she had a higher purpose.

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FROM MUNDANE TO SUBLIME As part of the “Art is Everywhere” project, 12 local mailboxes were selected to be a part of the Marco Island Center of the Arts’ 2021 calendar and poster. Board members Mary Pat Palombo and Bruce Robertson were the visionaries behind the project. The idea initially came to Palombo when a new home in the area added a crystallized mailbox in the shape of dolphins leaping out of the water.

The center began by collecting 50 cell phone photos. After the board chose 12 images for the calendar, William H. Rheiner, executive committee member and board member, enlisted photographers Phil Wheat and Ed Cohen to professionally capture the artwork.

The project serves as a fundraiser to counter COVID-19 losses, explains Hyla Crane, executive director of the nonprofit art center, which offers 180 to 200 adult education classes. Funds are being directed toward cleaning supplies, virtual courses, and Artist Talk Live streaming events. “We are doing everything we can do to make sure we can be here another 50 years,” Crane says. (marcoislandart.org) —Kalia Richardson

based business, United in Assignment, Seaman helps people all around the country work through their loss.

She describes her client base as ranging in age from 24 to their 70s, and “not all are dealing with loss through death, but some are struggling because of a job loss, the end of a long relationship, or a divorce that is wrecking their life.” Thanks to the global pandemic, more people are aware of how overwhelming life transitions can be.

It is Seaman’s mission to give her clients the tools they “need to learn how to deal with emotions” so they can “move forward, having a vision of what they want their life to look like.”

During COVID-19, her business has seen a steady influx of clients.

“We typically work with clients for a minimum of 12 weeks and an average of six months. Some clients meet weekly, others twice a week.” Her coaches are always available by text or phone. “Grief strikes you at odd hours, so we walk with them when a trigger occurs.” —Christina Cush

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Our Little Ponies

Two adorable new miniature horses at the Naples Therapeutic Riding Center are primped to SPREAD JOY

By Cathy Chestnut

The Naples Therapeutic Riding Center recently welcomed Itty Bitty (left) and Toulmin (above). They’re pictured (above right) with equine resource manager Rachel Vaa.

Toulmin and Itty Bitty, two miniature horses, will soon be the trending darlings of Collier County as they make their rounds through the Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC). Toulmin is a 3-year-old gelding who, at 36 inches, stands about the height of a Great Dane and weighs about 225 pounds. Itty Bitty, a 6-year-old mare, is only 30 inches tall but weighs almost 45 pounds more than her new friend.

Despite their stature, they have a big impact during in-person encounters, says Missy Lamont, NTRC’s executive director.

Itty Bitty’s hooves are so small, she can wear boots from Build-aBear Workshop, notes Lamont. Their diminutive size makes them ideal for the center’s new mobile program that can travel to schools, nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and hospices. “They have a a good disposition and demeanor,” Lamont says of the horses.

“They don’t get startled, and they’re not scary or intimidating.”

NTRC purchased the “minis” with a $100,000 grant from the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, a New York–based organization supporting equestrian therapy programs and equine-related activities certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. Through the foundation, in 2017, Lamont and her team visited a center in New York utilizing a mini mobile program. After researching minis’ needs, habits, and trainability with Rachel Vaa, NTRC’s equine resource manager, they realized the merits of adding two minis, which would bring the center’s herd to a total of 16. Toulmin and Itty Bitty will act as NTRC ambassadors within the community. “They are less intimidating than a large horse and easy to lead around small spaces” and

transport, Lamont says. The goal is to introduce the equines to children who may be fearful of full-size horses. NTRC staff can also take the minis to facilities where patients are bedridden or convalescent.

The pandemic quarantine and isolation brought to light the challenges of providing on-the-ground psychosocial and emotional support for children and adults with physical, social, and mental health needs. For almost 25 years, NTRC has provided unique equine-assisted therapies to more than 800 participants annually. But 2020 presented new hurdles to overcome.“When we closed due to COVID-19, knowing our participants couldn’t come to our center made us realize that taking our program to them was a good reason to move forward with the ponies,” Lamont says. The truck and trailer to transport the ponies was made possible by funding from Arthrex.“We can take them to our riders. They can see them out their window when they aren’t able to come to our campus.”

The minis are stabled near the center on the property of a longtime NTRC volunteer and supporter who raises minis and has all of the resources in place for their care. Toulmin and Itty Bitty came from separate places “and didn’t know each other before,” notes Lamont. “Luckily, they like each other.” Because they are young, “we have the opportunity to train them without bad habits,” she adds. “They’re coming in fresh and green, and we can expose them to an environment that’s safe.”

Since the minis arrived, Vaa and the equestrian crew have worked closely with the petite animals in training and desensitizing them to public settings with the goal of rolling out the program in February.

Itty Bitty was raised in Wellington, Florida, as a therapy mini and was already acclimated to wheelchairs, buildings filled with children, and other experiences.

Those interested in requesting a visit with one of the minis can do so on the NTRC website. Applications are reviewed for potential therapeutic benefits, and the nonprofit center also works with requests from other nonprofits, such as Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. Mini visits are not intended for events such as children’s birthday parties.

“When you look into their eyes, they’re kind, understanding, and trusting,” Lamont says of Toulmin and Itty Bitty “Nothing compares to the touch and smell of being around them. People are going to flock to them when they see them.” (naplestherapeuticridingcenter.org) «

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RITZY RETAILERS

The Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt are where locals and visitors discover a variety of homegrown hot spots

By Lynne Groth Quaint and full of Florida charm, this stretch of locally owned boutiques, businesses, and restaurants sits near the posh Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. Make a day of it and be wowed by unique customer service experiences or browse art galleries and stores bursting with irresistible fashions, souvenirs, and jewelry—all in a 30-acre lifestyle plaza surrounded by palm-tree-lined courtyards.

TRUE FASHIONISTAS There’s no shortage of très chic treasures at this insider’sfavorite boutique representing ever-changing designer resale clothing and accessories. A true glamour gal, Jennifer Johnson moved to Naples from Minnesota almost 10 years ago to open the store. This iconic Chanel quilted-leather Reissue bag is worth the splurge at $3,826. The broad frontal strap decked with rainbow studs makes these Fendi sandals ($386) a fun and quirky creation just right for Sunday brunches. (truefashionistas.com)

KAY’S ON THE BEACH For more than four decades, mother-anddaughter duo Kay Folsom and Jeane Hilt have been showing off bright, beautiful clothes reflecting the Naples tropics. In addition to sportswear, evening wear, and mother-ofthe-bride outfits, Kay’s also carries a full line of accessories. This stunning cocktail dress from Nicole Bakti ($398) features a fitted silhouette and a sheer neckline adorned with satin leaves. (239-597-1001)

ROOSTERS MEN’S GROOMING CENTER Men’s grooming is booming. Just ask franchise owner Brad Hyde, who recently opened Roosters Men’s Grooming Center, resurrecting the old-school vibes of a men’s barber shop to meet the demands of the modern man on-the-go.

He carries American Crew’s men’s line of personal care products, including Defining Paste ($18.50), Matte Clay ($17.95), and Forming Cream ($11.76). (roostersmgc.com)

ZAZOU It’s easy to lose track of time browsing Naples’ largest selection of MacKenzie-Childs enamelware, furniture, rugs, lighting, and gifts. Additionally, visitors can peruse women’s apparel brands such as Michael Stars, David Cline, and Luna Luz at this locally owned and operated store. The MacKenzie-Childs Marquee Sofa (price upon request), which includes four pillows, pairs a funky silhouette with a mix of solids and stripes. (zazou.me)

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KATHRYN’S COLLECTION Regulars swear by this neighborhood boutique, where friendly faces welcome you. From classic and traditional to casual and comfortable, owner Kathryn Cumming has been delivering the goods for almost 20 years. Based in Portugal, Rok Cork crafts handbags such as the Jocelyn ($198) from organically grown cork that is harvested sustainably. (kathrynscollection.com)

POP TOY At this charming store, the owner will help you find the perfect toy to fit any child’s stage of development and interests. Explore a collection of life-size plushes and hands-on activities designed to create lasting memories.

Storm Octopus by Jellycat has eight tentacles that are soft to the touch and spring back when you let go. It is available in small ($15), medium ($48.50), and large (pictured, $99). (poptoyco.com) CALIFORNIA CLOSETS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Suzi Woods has owned the Southwest Florida franchise of California Closets for 33 years, and it’s become a family affair. At this well-known showroom, designers and homeowners can brainstorm or plan organizing projects and solutions. This teen bonus room was created with functional storage solutions in mind (price upon request). (californiaclosets.com)

MAINSTREAM BOUTIQUE “Do what you love, and you’ll never work another day in your life” is Brooke Jensen’s business motto.

She opened Mainstream Boutique with her mother, Cindy, to showcase marvelously merchandised women’s clothing and accessories, plus a private label denim line. Pair highrise, skinny-fit core jeggings ($78) with this hot pink, three-quarter-sleeve top with a snap button side detail ($59) and the Mac and Me pearl collection soldered-crystal pendant with tassel ($54). (mainstream boutique.com)

DENNIS GOODMAN PHOTOGRAPHY & PRINTING For nature photographer Dennis Goodman, it’s all about the story behind the photo. One time, he waited four-and-a-half hours for an osprey to return to its nest. He operates a studio in Naples, exhibits widely, and has a growing commercial business. Taken on Third Avenue South at sunrise, this piece ($690) measures 24 inches by 36 inches. (dennisgoodmanphotography.com)

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1. Multicolor shape screens (custom order/price upon request), Hayley Sheldon, hayleysheldon.com | 2. The Haas that Jess Built enamel snake wrap ring in lilac (price upon request), Jessica McCormack & The Haas Brothers, jessicamccormack.com | 3. Large Marianne necklace from The Reflections collection inspired by artist Frank Stella, featuring diamonds, stone, pink opal, carnelian, amethyst, blue and yellow chalcedony, rainbow moonstone, and 18-karat gold (price upon request), Brent Neale, brentneale.com | 4. California Dream fragrance in a bottle designed

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FASHION-FORWARD PIECES INSPIRED BY OR DESIGNED WITH ARTISTS

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AKRIS SPRING/ SUMMER 2021 This collection, a collaboration with Imi Knoebel, showcases the German artist’s geometric shapes.

AVANTE GARDE Blue angel Anouk handbag with detachable strap ($1,290), Akris, akris.com

STYLE NOTES GALLERIST: Artist creations become fashionable collector’s items.

EXPRESSIONISM: Abstract prints and structural shapes make bold statements.

COLOR 101: Opt for accessories in vivid hues or graphic black and white.

ANIMAL KINGDOM Lion and Bird drop earrings ($1,635), Grainne Morton, grainnemorton.co.uk

COMIC COUTURE Dessus Dessous Wow bangle ($780), Hermès, hermes.com

FANCY FLORALS Ken Scott print Gucci 1955 Horsebit top-handle bag ($2,500), Gucci, Naples, gucci.com NEON LIGHTS Printed fabric handbag ($1,975), Chanel, chanel.com

SKY HIGH Structural sandals ($2,990), Bottega Veneta, bottegaveneta.com

FIT TO PRINT Dior Zodiac Mitzah black and white silk twill scarf ($230), Dior, dior.com

HOUSE OF MOUSE Disney Mickey Mouse x Keith Haring Kisslock bag ($595), Coach, Naples, coach.com

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1. FLY AWAY HOME Girl Up Collection Flight necklace with blue sapphire doves set in sterling silver and sapphire beads, $420, portion of proceeds benefits the United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up initiative. (girlupcollection.com) 2. GREEN DREAM Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti mesh bib necklace in 18-karat gold with a tumbled bead emerald, $35,000. Tiffany & Co., Naples (tiffany.com) 3. COMING UP ROSES Sydney Evan bracelet with morganite beads and a carved rose quartz stone point charm with diamonds set in 14-karat rose gold, $805. (sydneyevan.com) 4. BABY BLUE Chantecler Bon Bon earrings with turquoise and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, $11,305. (hamilton jewelers.com) 5. HEART OF GOLD Lagos Caviar Gold tassel ring on a Caviar band with diamonds set in 18-karat gold, $1,950. (lagos.com) 6. NAME CHECK Tateossian Quadro ID bracelet with diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, $11,925. Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples (saksfifthavenue.com) 7. FLOWER POWER Silvia Furmanovich beaded bracelet with rubies, diamonds, porcelain beads, and 18-karat gold, price upon request. Marissa Collections, Naples (marissacollections.com) 8. GLITZY GRAPES Provident Jewelry earrings with ruby briolettes and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, $11,995.

Provident Jewelry, Naples (providentjewelry.com) 9. ORGANIC ELEGANCE Tamara Comolli Coconut small bracelet with ocean jasper beads set in 18-karat gold, $8,270.

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Built by Naples contractor BCB Homes, the 3,700-square-foot residence is situated in the gated, dog-friendly Park Shore neighborhood, where stunning sunsets and leafy surrounds are de rigueur. Subtle layers of custom design choices work together to create the coastal transitional home, starting with a sandy color palette infused with pops of turquoise and warm gray. Voluminous 16-foot-high ceilings in the four-bedroom residence make the home feel grand.

Brigham loves to deliver an immediate statement, evidenced by this home’s custom entry doors. Louvered at the bottom to add a casual counterpoint, they are flanked by windows with mullions composed of overlapping arches. The console and pearl-framed mirror are from the clients’ collection. “We love incorporating our clients’ pieces into our designs because it creates a more personal and unique feel to the space and adds instant character,” Brigham says.

In the living room, the floor-to-ceiling built-in holds an 85-inch TV and displays family pieces—most importantly, the wife’s trophy fish.

Floating shelves alongside the built-in’s traditional molding offer a contemporary touch. Beams and brackets painted a bright white highlight the magnificent whitewashed tongue-and-groove poplar ceiling.

Dominating the space is a chandelier featuring cloudy selenite crystals.

“It is jaw-dropping and the focal point of the room,” notes Brigham.

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Clockwise from above: Outdoor living space with separate seating areas; master bedroom; master bath; a secondary bathroom; poolside lounging.

The kitchen is very well-appointed yet not overly complicated. For instance, simple drum shade pendants floating within a lantern do not compete with the nearby living room chandelier. Blending into the kitchen’s overall design, a pantry door to the left of the range appears to be part of the cabinetry when closed. Decoration on the side of the island adds personality and ties back to the decorative mullion element on the glass cabinets. “Kitchens are my favorite to design, and they are the largest investment in the home,” Brigham explains. “I make each kitchen unique to the home’s architecture and account for every detail.”

Old and new speak to one another in the relaxed formal dining space. A fun feature is the bar. “The custom built-in bar was finished in a bold blue that was not part of the original design, and it really paid off,” Brigham says. Wood-framed dining chairs wrapped in fine linen enhance the traditional dining table.

Filled with some of the clients’ existing furniture, the master bedroom required a shopping excursion to freshen things up. Two night chests clad in navy bluegrass, a pair of turquoise bedside lamps, and several plush pillows later, the calming space came together. Beige tones on the bedframe as well as crisp white bedding trimmed in blue further augment the Zen vibes.

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ambience. Dimensional cast ceramic tile glazed in a soothing blue highlights the freestanding tub. His and hers vanities are bejeweled with concentric, modern selenite lanterns with a silver-leaf finish and transitional pulls.

In the guest-friendly part of the house, graphic gold tile on the powder room floor is offset by a simple yet effective choice of wallpaper and mounted faucets. A silver-leaf, ribbon-framed mirror softens the space.

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ABODE storage keeps flip-flops and pool toys at bay. Flecks of blue in the adjoining laundry room’s color scheme inspired the built-in bench’s hue.

Amid lush greenery and palm trees, the outdoor living space is a tropical oasis, complete with a summer kitchen and dining area for the clients to enjoy alone or with friends and family. “We brought the inside out with the TV and fireplace wall, textures, and tones of whites, browns, grays, and blues,” Brigham says.

Soaring high above the lanai is the walnut-stained ceiling. Walls and the pool deck are clad in a natural shell-stone tile. A live-edge oak dining table lends an organic feel, with woven dining chairs serving up coastal texture.

A sun shelf on one end of the pool holds lounge chairs. On the opposite side, entry steps span the entire width. A built-in bench runs along the pool’s perimeter. Everything about this alfresco area makes a splash—even the outdoor shower boasts an elegant aura, with cleats to hold towels and a louvered aluminum panel door to ensure privacy.

“This is a great home and was a fun project,” reflects Brigham. “Everything in it is top-notch and creates a nice experience for the clients.” «

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Practice these professional organization hacks for an INSTAGRAM-WORTHY pantry and fridge

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Through her company Organize Create Decorate, Neapolitan Christine Talaba makes people’s organizational dreams come true. Talaba left a legal career after she discovered that when her home was organized, she felt better mentally. She brings her passion for creating beautifully put-together spaces to clients in Southwest Florida looking to improve their homes, workspaces, and lives. Below, she shares her best strategies for boosting the efficiency of your pantry and fridge. (ocdorganized.com) Fridge coasters add a pop of color and help keep things clean and tidy. In addition, soda bins, which are available at The Container Store, are a great way to maximize space.

NI: How does your organizational process start?

Talaba: I first ask clients to envision the space how they want it and describe their desires. From there, I ask about specialty items/zones that they may need. Diet and lifestyle play a large role in deciding how to lay out an area. For instance, if a client makes smoothies every day, I will designate an area specifically for that purpose. I customize the space to the individual needs of the client and other household members.

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Why and how should you separate food into categories?

In both the fridge and the pantry, I create an “Eat First” bin/zone that allows you to see what will expire soon and will assist you with grabbing those items first. Additionally, I organize by type (i.e., greens, fruits, veggies, deli, cheese) using customized products to ensure that you see the items, which leads to using them.

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Should you adhere to the manufacturer-created zones your fridge has?

Many fridges come with designations. However, if you have a drawer for produce that you don’t need, I say designating it as the kids’ zone (or something else) will be more beneficial to your daily life.

Things do not need to go in the traditional spots if it works better for you another way.

What is a favorite strategy you employ in your fridge organization projects?

Stacking bins. There is a lot of unused vertical space in a fridge.

Make sure that you capitalize on it.

What items take up unnecessary space in the fridge?

Always decant and take things out of the packages. Typically, most packaging takes up space and makes it visually cluttered.

What is a common mistake people make in their fridge organization?

Trying to make it picture-perfect.

Make sure it is functional first.

A fridge comes with shelves and drawers, but what other elements can maximize effectiveness?

I love a good drawer liner. Fridge Coaster (fridgecoaster.com) makes amazing ones. Turntables are great for condiments and jars. Stacking bins, including produce and fruit bins, are a No. 1 item.

What’s your overall approach to the layout of a pantry?

I look at the items that the client purchases, ask them what they always use, and try to establish their habits. I will then break the space down into sections like cans, dry goods, pastas, and snacks.

What organizational accessories do you recommend in a pantry?

Jars and containers for decanting. Lazy Susans are always a must,

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What types of food should be put into transparent containers and what can be left in its original packaging?

This really depends on the budget. I recommend decanting your everyday items: cereal, coffee, flour, sugar, and other dry goods. Then if you have the budget, pasta, chips, and snacks. If you have young children, I recommend BPA-free plastic containers for the children’s items, that way the contents stay fresh and the containers will not break.

What are a few favorite strategies you use in pantry organization?

Using the back of the door for additional storage (like Command Hooks for lunch boxes) and designating zones for each family member or lifestyle are always things I do.

What about kids’ snacks?

I first ask the client whether they want the snacks accessible for the children. If so, I will put the items lower in the pantry or fridge with open bins for easy access. I will label it, making it easy for the kids to see and read what they are grabbing.

What’s the best way to ensure that items in the back of your shelves don’t get forgotten?

Usually, if you are using bins, they are specific to the measurements and are easily pulled out. I place the items expiring first in the front and group like with like products, which allows them to be seen and used.

What are your thoughts on labeling?

For the bins, I keep the labels more generic, that way the bins can grow and change as the contents do. For jars, containers, and other specific items, I label them specifically. I write or label the expiration date on anything I decant.

What is a common mistake people make in pantry organization?

Not planning the full space out. It needs to be looked at overall, then you must place the products to make sure it works. I always bring a multitude of products with me. That way, if something isn’t working, I can switch it out and adapt to the items.

whether they are in the pantry or under your sink. I always use a stacking shelf, which allows the items to be seen and more easily accessible.

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By Liza Grant Smith REAL PUZZLER Taken from a doorless helicopter, the aerial photography of Gray Malin makes for a great 500-piece, double-sided puzzle ($34) to tackle on a rainy afternoon. Summerfields, Naples (summerfieldsnaples.com)

SNUGGLE UP Sferra’s Ciarra throw ($395) is designed with the opulence of cashmere but created with an open weave perfect for the Southwest Florida climate.

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PHOTO OP Always be surrounded by loved ones with the Meural LCD WiFi digital frame ($300) that displays custom playlists of photos, short video clips, and even your little Picasso’s art.

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TRUE COLORS Nan Wright of Wright Interior Group wanted to make this family space merry and bright. “Our client asked us to infuse the room with color,” says Wright. “We utilized a classic Venetian plaster technique in a bright aqua to make it modern.

We chose this technique because when Venetian plaster is waxed and buffed it is shiny, and we wanted to reflect the natural light in the room. The custom area rug coordinates perfectly with our color scheme, and the pillow fabrics were chosen based on the area rug.” Naples (wrightinterior.com)

HIP DIP Movie snacks take a modern turn thanks to Nambé’s Harmony chip and dip bowl in Acacia wood ($100).

Since the removable alloy bowl can be heated or chilled prior to serving, your repertoire of potential dip recipes is endless. Bruno, Naples (brunonaples.com)

SNAZZY STORAGE Give stuff a chic place to hide with Made Goods’ Santana soft woven seagrass nesting baskets ($950 for the set of three). Alison Craig Home Furnishings, Naples (alisoncraig home.com)

NAME DROPPING Celebrate your family members with a customized throw pillow ($50) from Willow and Olive, a locally based lifestyle brand specializing in personalized decor. (willowandolive.com)

EVERLASTING LOVE Regardless of whether your kids drop, knock, or topple these colorful acrylic tumblers ($18 each) by Mario Luca Giusti, they will remain unbreakable. St-Tropez Home, Naples (st-tropezhome.com)

PIECE OF WORK With the flexibility to serve as a seat, footrest, or spot for trays, Robb & Stucky’s cream leather and platinum tufted ottoman ($4,099) will quickly become everyone’s BFF (best furniture friend). Robb & Stucky, Naples (robbstucky.com)

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In a time when bucket-list trips feel out of reach, start planning an experiential Tanzania safari for the future, exploring all corners of the Serengeti and heeding our most current insider tips

By Paul Rubio

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LOOK FORWARD TO ALL THAT’S NEW ON THE SERENGETI SAFARI CIRCUIT. Remarkably, 2020 blessed us with some of the Serengeti’s most stunning accommodations to date. Of note, the much-loved Singita Sabora Tented Camp (singita.com), a crown jewel of Singita Grumeti Reserve in the western Serengeti, re-debuted in November 2020 after a year-long closure, showing off a brand-new facility built from the ground up. Sabora Tented Camp 2.0 is a masterpiece of light-on-Earth, transitional indoor-outdoor space, with profound wellness elements woven into a minimalist, African-indebted aesthetic. Each of the nine canvas-topped tents reveals expansive open floor plans, framed by alternating glass and mesh screens, allowing the sights, sounds, and breezes of the savanna to remain present at all times. Rooms are strewn with custom leather furnishings, from nightstands to folding tables to hanging bathroom mirrors fastened to thick, handsome belts.

A private meditation deck, outdoor shower, alfresco living area, and comfy daybed facilitate restorative days of yoga, reading, contemplation, and unapologetic relaxation in the heart of the Tanzanian bush.

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Clockwise from above: The refreshed lounge at Sayari Camp; an epic daytime leopard sighting at Sayari camp; overlooking the Tanzanian bush with Serengeti Balloon Safaris; safari from the pool at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.

Up in the northern Serengeti, Asilia Africa’s Sayari Camp (asiliaafrica.com) reopened following a comprehensive refurbishment. The pioneering property, best known for its role in fostering a conservation economy in a former poaching hot spot, sports a new look courtesy of celebrated designer Caline Williams-Wynn. The 15-tent camp pays homage to its setting: Kuria people of the northern Serengeti are depicted in original artworks, the color palette is inspired by the surrounding topography, and beaded Maasai soft goods adorn rooms. Situated near the Mara River, the location here is also tops; wildebeest and zebra abound during annual migrations—and apex predators tend to follow.

The Gran Meliá Arusha (melia.com) is another welcomed addition to the Serengeti safari circuit. Nestled between Kilimanjaro and Arusha airports, this comfort-rich, hypermodern hotel—rooftop bar included—gives safari-goers a world-class place to rest their heads in between their international arrival and next-day domestic departures.

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SAFARI IN THE WATER AND UP IN THE AIR. While on safari, FOMO (fear of missing out) is unavoidable: Every trip in that Land Rover could yield another blockbuster wildlife sighting, so it’s off to the vehicle you go! Yet oftentimes there’s plenty of action right at the lodge, where it’s entirely possible to safari from, say, the comfort of the swimming pool. At the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti (fourseasons.com/serengeti), for example, the infinity pool overlooks a sprawling watering hole frequented by elephants, giraffes, zebra, baboon, buffalo, and more. Enjoy surreal days watching Planet Earth unfold while half-submerged, cocktail in hand. Take things up a notch by selecting a “Terrace Suite Water Hole View” as your preferred accommodations and admire a similar view from the privacy of your own en-suite pool.

Don’t miss the vantage point from up in the air, either, with Serengeti Balloon Safaris (balloonsafaris.com).

The classic experience delivers incomparable dronelike panoramas of the East African bush and the wildlife that thrives therein. With four locations throughout the Serengeti—northern, western, central, and southern— the skies are always within reach from your lodge, and each locale promises its own magical sights.

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Cheetah sightings abound at Namiri Plains and the tents are most inviting (below right and bottom left).

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MEET THE CATS OF THE UNTOUCHED EASTERN SERENGETI. From 1994 to 2014, much of the eastern Serengeti—and its iconic short-grass plains—remained off limits to tourism as part of a concerted effort to protect dwindling numbers of big cats (namely cheetah) and provide a safe haven for repopulation efforts. Once the region was reintegrated into the National Park circuit, eco-conscious operator Asilia Africa (asiliaafrica.com) planted roots in this prime predator real estate. Fast-forward to present day, and Asilia’s tented camp, Namiri Plains, stands as the superlative place within the Serengeti to see African cats, big and small.

A recent visit to Namiri Plains lived up to the hype. I counted a minimum of six cheetah encounters daily, with one jumping right into our vehicle. I marveled at interactions among lion cubs, including the progeny of famed lions Bob and Ziggy, known for their size, strength, and massive black and blond manes, respectively. I witnessed rare daylight sightings of caracals and servals, even catching a glimpse of two melanistic serval kittens.

The camp itself also impressed as one of the Serengeti’s best. Transformed in 2019 from its humbler origins, Namiri Plains is now a collection of 10 solar-powered tents and tricked-out common areas, all crafted from ancient sedimentary rock, resulting in a fabulous, fossil-chic vibe. With outdoor salas in each tent and prolific design-forward spaces along the Ngare Nanyuki riverbed, there are ample swoonworthy spots for reflecting on the day’s adrenalinefilled, feline-forward adventures.

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Below from left: Hominid skulls on display and a culture-filled dinner at Boma Grill at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti.

SEEK OUT THE ARTS AND CULTURE IN THE BUSH. While wildlife will always be the main draw of a Serengeti safari, many properties are going the extra mile to showcase the region’s artistic and cultural assets. Case in point: the aforementioned Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, home to the likes of an artist-in-residence program, an inspiring Discovery Center, and Boma Grill, a restaurant that celebrates Maasai culture through performance and Tanzanian culture through cuisine. During the year, eight up-and-coming artists complete residencies between two weeks and two months long, painting new works and interacting with guests daily in a studio near the main bar. The Discovery Center is part museum, part lecture theater, with artifacts from across Tanzania, including hominid fossils from Olduvai Gorge, and documentaries screened twice nightly. At Boma Grill, immerse in the authentic song and dance of the Maasai while sampling typical Tanzanian mainland dishes such as savory banana soup and seafood-centric cuisine from Zanzibar like coconut prawn curry.

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From left: The elusive serval at Namiri Plains; the luxurious yet understated accommodations at Singita Sabora Tented Camp.

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WEIGH THE RISKS VERSUS THE REWARDS OF TRAVELING NOW. Tanzania and its safari lodges are currently open to international visitors and have been since May 2020. With tourism at recent lows, a lack of human presence (and those pesky vehicles that accompany it) have permitted an unparalleled regeneration within Serengeti National Park and its peripheral reserves. Now, the animal sightings rank arguably the best in recent decades. As one who has ventured on 23 safaris in as many years, my expedition last Novem-

ber topped them all. Coveted action sequences typically reserved for television specials, such as leopards mating in daylight, back-to-back cheetah kills, and face-offs between giraffes and lions, are currently happening in real time, all the time. Suffice to say, those who feel comfortable traveling to the Serengeti now will witness what few get to see: Nature completely ruling Africa’s heartland. Nevertheless, if late 2021or 2022 feels more logical and responsible, an epic safari still awaits—the Serengeti never disappoints. «

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Mary Brandt, the owner and operator of The Hotel Escalante, started her professional life in the health care industry in Indiana. The stylish mom of Emry, age 17, and Allie, age 11, discovered the Escalante property while on vacation in 2003. Enchanted by Naples, she started as a seasonal Neapolitan in 2004, then became a full-time resident in 2010. Around 2013, ready to make a bold move, Brandt took the helm as the sole proprietor of the Escalante. Because the boutique hotel is just a few blocks away from her home, she is able to spend lots of time with her girls while giving her guests an amazing experience. “Considering the many places we’ve seen, Escalante serves as a mixture of the charms of France, New Orleans, Puerto Rico, and Napa Valley,” says Brandt. To stay on top of hospitality trends, she travels with her daughters to evaluate what might be worth implementing into Hotel Escalante and its restaurant, Veranda E. “We enjoy seeing new things, experiencing new cultures, and broadening our perspectives,” Brandt adds. When they are home, the Brandts focus their time on nonprofits that support children, such as Youth Haven and Ocean Kids. For now, though they aren’t traveling internationally, the Brandt girls will keep adventuring together, with their sights set on Alaska for June 2021. —Christina Cush

NI: What kind of regional or domestic travel have you enjoyed during COVID-19?

Brandt: We’ve been to New Hampshire, New York, Maine, South Carolina, and Orlando. What stands out are our trips to Amelia Island in North Florida, and coastal Georgia, including the private Cumberland Island and Sea Island. We highly recommend the Cloister at Sea Island and the Greyfield Inn at Cumberland Island; they were the highlights of this summer’s travel.

Where have you been that you’d like to revisit?

The Amalfi coast and the Greek islands.

For Emry, Paris is ideally an annual stop.

What’s your favorite European city?

Allie absolutely loves London for Harry Potter and theater. My favorite is Venice.

Emry is split between Paris and Venice equally.

What trips are on your bucket list?

An African safari, Machu Picchu in Peru, and Australia.

Clockwise from top: Greyfield inn at Cumberland Island; The Gritti Palace; African safari; the Cloister at Sea Island; pizza in Italy; Greece.

What’s the best meal you’ve had on a trip?

Paris and Italy have such exquisite cuisine.

In Italy, the pizzas, pastas, and fresh fish are to die for. In France, the baguettes, wine, cheese, chocolate, and croissants are killer.

Allie still dreams of the gelato in Italy.

What’s the best hotel you’ve stayed at?

We try to stay at top-notch five-star prop-

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erties with a preference toward boutique hotels. Some hotels we’ve enjoyed include The Gritti Palace, The Danieli, and The Ham Yard.

Where are the best shopping cities?

The best cities for shopping are Florence and Paris. In Paris, the Champs-Élysées is fun. In Florence, the Mercato Centrale is a two-level food market with everything you could ever imagine. We recommend the fresh truffles with the pasta.

Do you have a favorite museum?

The Louvre is home to the Mona Lisa, and the art and architecture of the museum are like nothing else.

Have you been to an amazing spa?

We were very impressed by the Cloisters’ spa services in Sea Island.

Can you share your favorite travel resources?

We use the American Express platinum travel site and Relais & Châteaux, in addition to personal references.

What are your travel necessities?

We can’t travel without our Hartman luggage. Mine has over a million Delta miles and its wheels are still rolling. For Allie, she needs to bring her stuffed animal, Hippie. We always bring our small travelsize Louis Vuitton purses.

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Recline and relax in the business-jet luxury of the new Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600

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What does the sweet smell of success actually smell like? When it permeates the interior of Mercedes’ stunning new $160,000 flagship SUV—the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic—it’s the flowery, light aroma of white osmanthus blossom, rounded off by a gentle leather note, with a hint of spicy tea.

The olfactory-minded team at Mercedes-Benz created this unique fragrance to spritz the cabin of the hedonistic GLS 600. Here is a super-luxe business jet on wheels to challenge the likes of Bentley’s Bentayga, Range Rover’s SV Autobiography, and BMW’s Alpina XB7.

And while it was developed from the Alabama-built, full-size Mercedes GLS 4x4 (prices from $76,000) it’s a different animal altogether.

Just look at the thing: It has more bling than Liberace at his most flamboyant, Vegas best. It oozes opulence, from its flashy chrome grille to its shimmery-mesh air intake, from those towering polished rims to that gorgeous two-tone paint.

While the exterior will rotate heads from Fifth Avenue South to Rodeo Drive, the interior is the exclamation point. Climb into the back—helped by self-lowering suspension—and settle into rear thrones that recline aircraft-style, with elevating footrests, built-in calf and back massagers, heaters, coolers, and pillows as headrests.

A compartment between the seats can chill a bottle of Champagne and there are even a couple of flutes—for drinking, not playing—at your disposal. To serenade you while you imbibe, the state-of-theart Burmester 3D surround-sound system boasts 27 speakers and 1,590 watts of auditory bliss.

Arguably the biggest thrill of this mighty Maybach is the way it drives. Its power comes courtesy of a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 that

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POWER FILE

PRICE: FROM $160,500 ENGINE: 4.0-LITER TWINTURBO V-8 POWER: 550 HP TORQUE: 538 LB-FT TRANSMISSION: 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC 0-60: 4.8 SECONDS TOP SPEED: 150 MPH LENGTH/WIDTH: 204/80 INCHES WEIGHT: 6,085 POUNDS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE IT FOCUSES ON COMFORT AND REFINEMENT WITHOUT SACRIFICING DRIVING ENJOYMENT

packs a robust 550 hp and 538 lb-ft of torque. Add to this Mercedes’ EQ Boost 48-volt mild-hybrid system, which can rustle up 21 hp and 184 lb-ft of additional thrust. Pedal to the metal, you’ll hit 60 mph from standstill in a mere 4.8 seconds.

Perhaps even more impressive is the way this 6,000-pound beauty seemingly defies physics and behaves like a sports sedan through the curves. The key here is the Maybach’s E-Active Body Control, which allows it to lean into a curve, much like a motorcycle, to reduce any top-heavy sensation for those inside. Couple this with air suspension that delivers a magic carpet ride, front cameras

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that prep the suspension to absorb lumps and bumps, and truly impressive tire grip to arrive at a vehicle that is an absolute delight to drive.

Okay, not all is perfect. With the rear seats now positioned 4.7 inches farther back to increase legroom (the third row has been jettisoned entirely) plus their inability to fold, luggage space is minuscule at best.

Picking up friends from the airport? Better book an Uber for their bags.

Here’s the dilemma: Do you go with the Mercedes-Maybach 600 GLS or the newly refreshed 2021 Bentley Bentayga? Tough call. Both have a comparable base price, similar V-8 power, and the same single-minded focus on luxury—though the Maybach definitely has the cooler rear seats. But with its interior aroma of white osmanthus blossom, the Maybach just might win by a nose. «

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LIFELONG ARTIST NIKI BUTCHER HAS BEEN HELPING HER PHOTOGRAPHER HUSBAND, CLYDE, FOR DECADES. NOW IT’S HER TURN FOR ACCOLADES AND A MAJOR EXHIBIT. | BY ERIC BARTON

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Opposite page: Artist and photographer Niki Butcher in a self-portrait.

Inset: Niki Butcher’s Alligator Alley showcases the unique candy-colored hand-painted finish she often applies to her nature photography.

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hile at an art fair 40 years ago, Niki Butcher had a hunch about what people really wanted to buy. Yes, many of them purchased her husband Clyde’s prints of West Coast woods and mountains, but there was a clear market for happy, simple works of art.

“I realized the stuff that sells were teddy bears, ballerinas, and seashells,” she recalls. Already an accomplished photographer, Clyde offered to take some images of such subjects. But Niki didn’t want to change the

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trajectory of her husband’s nature photography, so she did it herself. Sure enough, at the next art fair, her photos of teddy bears, ballerinas, and seashells sold quickly and just as well as she thought.

A few months later, she was selling those photos at a street art fair on Miami Beach when she glanced over at the Art Deco buildings along Ocean Drive. At the time, developers were looking to raze the historic hotels. They were shabby and drab, unloved relics of another era. “They were painted NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | MARCH 2021

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chocolate brown, hospital green—such ugly colors—and I started daydreaming about the colors they should be,” says Niki. “I thought, that’s what I want to do.”

Niki took black and white photos of the buildings, printed them out, and hand-painted the images with Q-tips and cotton balls, the same process used to hand-paint photographs before the invention of color film. For her entire adult life, she had been the wife of a famous artist, but she was on the brink of becoming one herself.

These days, Niki, now 76, is renowned for her efforts colorizing black and white photos, mostly in pastels as soft as beachfront sunrises. This year, she’ll show her work at the J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel, in an exhibit slated to open November 13. Their daughter and manager of the Clyde Butcher gallery in Venice, Jackie Butcher Obendorf, predicts this will finally be the year that her mother earns the fame she deserves. “My dad is so popular now and it’s so overwhelming,” Obendorf says. “We have such a huge business with him. It’s hard for her to find time for her and her art. With the Ding Darling show coming up, my mom’s going to paint new pictures, and I’m hoping it inspires her to keep going.”

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Clockwise from inset: Niki Butcher’s Monkey Island and Gone Coconuts; Niki and her well-known husband, photographer Clyde Butcher, in the Keys.

Opposite page, from top: Niki Butcher’s Loop Road and Butterfly Orchid.

In actuality, Niki can’t remember a time when she wasn’t an artist. She grew up in Palo Alto, California, and notes that everyone in the area was encouraged to express their individuality, a phenomenon she attributes to either the influence of Stanford University or an innate Californian sensibility. “I didn’t even think about it, whether I was good at it or not.

In the society I was raised, you were expected to be you.” The push was so strong, a fundamental question never occurred to her, one that would trouble her family later: How do you make money from art?

She sold her first painting at age 16 and majored in art at the local junior college. It was during this time that she met Clyde through a friend. He was at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, 200 miles south, so for their first date, he came up and spent the weekend in a travel trailer parked behind her parents’ home.

Clyde had been into nature photography since he was 8 years old, when he’d run around

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Niki Butcher’s Monkey Key Mangrove Opposite page, clockwise from top: Niki Butcher’s The Blues Along Tamiami Trail and Monroe Station; Niki and Clyde Butcher with their two children, Ted and Jackie, in California’s Joshua Tree National Park during the early 1970s.

the woods surrounding the Kansas City golf course near where he grew up. When he was 10, his parents took him on vacation to the West, and he discovered an obsession for photographing the Rocky Mountains. With Niki and her family, Clyde found compatriots in their appreciation for art and the outdoors. Clyde and Niki would often head to the woods and call it a date. “We didn’t have any money, so we took walks on the beach, in the redwood forest, or downtown,” Niki recalls. “We didn’t do anything that cost money.”

They married in 1964. Clyde graduated with a degree in architecture and had early success working for a company building and photographing architectural models. But with a downturn in the economy in 1969, Clyde lost his job. On a whim, he brought the nature photos he had been taking for years to an art fair, where he learned that he could make more money with photography than he could as an architect. Not long after, he

was selling his photos to department stores. Clyde switched to color photography, and his popularity exploded when he began putting his images inside of clocks. It became a multimillion-dollar business with 200 employees. At one point, they figured Clyde’s work was in one out of every 10 homes in the country.

Clyde wasn’t the only artist behind his photos. For every frame he snapped, Niki was likely there too, helping to pick the perfect time of day and the location of the camera. “Most black and white photography is either masculine or feminine, but my father’s work is both because he works so well with my mom,” Obendorf says. “He knows visual space from architecture, and she knows fine art, lighting, texture, and composition. For his early work, they would be out there for hours, working together to figure out the right time of day to take the shot. They’re like one person.”

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and, now based out of Southwest Florida, Clyde went back to where he started: Selling work at art fairs, traveling the east coast in the summers to hit the most profitable ones. He lived out of a Wells Cargo trailer, sleeping on a bench he built in the back.

That’s when Niki began taking those commercially viable photos of teddy bears and the like, so that her husband didn’t have to remain on the road all summer. When she had her moment of inspiration at the Miami Beach art fair, Clyde helped Niki start her project. She’d take the photos, and then Clyde would develop and process the pictures. They’d dry mount them, and then she’d color them with oil paints she had stored in a box since college. Her new work was more artistically satisfying—and it sold well and won ribbons at art fairs.

Clyde relished carrying her gear to a shoot for a change. “I thought it

Niki had been pulled in to manage the business, but it was a role she hated, her free spirit fighting the need to tell people what to do. In 1972, Niki recalls, their marriage was falling apart, the stress of the company proving to be too much for both of them. They decided to return to nature. With a son and daughter who were still toddlers, they lived on sailboats, in a pop-up trailer in the Redwoods, almost never an actual house.

They spent months in Mexico and, even as Clyde was running a massive company, they lived on a sailboat moored in the harbor, with no running water or electricity. “We would come home from this big business and get in this little rowboat and be in this different world,” says Niki. “It saved our relationship, because it was nature.”

They sold their portion of the company in 1977 and moved to Florida in 1980. Clyde built a sailboat, and they took it to the Dry Tortugas, the Bahamas, and then up to Fort Lauderdale. They soon ran out of money,

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Clockwise from top left: Niki Butcher’s Ochopee Post Office and Evening Glow Along Tamiami Trail; Clyde and Niki Butcher in Big Cypress, photographed by Kevin Barrier, in 2012.

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was great because she had always been into art,” he says. “She could have a venue for what she did.”

Those good times when both of them were having success lasted three years, until a drunk driver killed their son, Ted, in 1986. This tragedy is something Niki can barely discuss. “There are no words for the sting of the sorrow and the loss,” she says. “I have no words for what that feels like.”

The weekend after the accident, they were due to attend an art festival in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and they went anyway, the two of them in separate booths, far away physically and mentally. When they returned home, Niki recalls that Clyde escaped to the Everglades and barely left. He took his color equipment to the dump one day and watched it get crushed, vowing to only take the kind of black and white shots that he felt defined him better. His customers loved that the ancient trees Clyde so beautifully captured could be found in the United States and, for some, not far down the road in the Everglades. In 1993, the success of this black and white series

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led the couple to buy property east of Everglades City and open the Big Cypress Gallery, where they began displaying their works. Their daughter joined the business in 1999 and they opened a second gallery in Venice.

At Big Cypress, they conduct regular swamp walks for guests, which have included notables such as President Jimmy Carter. In 2017, Clyde, who’s now 78, had a stroke. When he goes into the swamp these days with his walker, he can’t carry his large-format cameras, so he’s switched to digital. Still there to help her husband, Niki hopes Clyde inspires others with disabilities to seek out nature. “Clyde takes his walker where no man has gone before,” she says.

Sometimes, doing what they do seems to be riddled with new challenges, like when Clyde’s camera breaks after being exposed to brackish and salt water. Niki occasionally thinks about slowing down, but she and Clyde both quickly dismiss that. “There are days when I just want to retire,” she admits. “And then I think, no, this is keeping me alive and on the earth.” « NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | MARCH 2021

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Fauth has owned four Bella Mente Maxi 72 racing yachts. His world championship team has consistently won races since 2006, including the New York Yacht Club’s 2020 Queen’s Cup in September.

along, it’s become a younger man’s game.”

The equipment for the younger crew manning the fast, highly responsive AC75: Kevlar suits and custom life vests, helmets, and bulletproof goggles for taking on 50-knot speeds.

Fauth, Doug DeVos (the former president of Amway), and Roger Penske (a car racing icon who owns Penske Corporation) are the principal backers of the $160 million syndicate. Last March, Fauth, DeVos, and Terry Hutchinson, American Magic’s skipper and executive director, held a fundraiser at Naples Yacht Club. Eighty members got to hear firsthand about the behind-the-scenes excitement of this international endeavor.

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ohn “Hap” Fauth is a familiar face who casually pedals around Port Royal, hits the links at the Hole-in-the-Wall Golf Club, and dines at the Naples Yacht Club.

Despite his relaxed demeanor, he’s a razor-sharp powerhouse in the international yacht-racing community.

As CEO of the United States’ 2021 America’s Cup challenger syndicate, American Magic, Fauth has been focused the past few years on bringing the Cup back to the U.S. this year, while upping the ante on sailing yacht innovation and design.

With four years between each America’s Cup (AC) challenge, Fauth had been absorbed

with fundraising for the multimillion-dollar endeavor, including the specifics of the team’s foiling monohull design called the AC75 and the cliffhanging competition at multiple tiers that boils down to mere seconds. “You can race the same course on the same day and the wind and currents will be different,” he says.

“We win races by five seconds—by half a boat length. It’s competitive as hell.”

It’s called the “challenger syndicate” because “there’s always been a group of gentlemen who have put a team together to race in the AC, all the way back [to when] J.P. Morgan was the helmsman,” Fauth explains of the competition for the oldest trophy in international sport, dating to 1851. “As it’s gone

NAUTICAL CALLING Fauth, 75, grew up on the waters of New York’s Great South Bay between Long Island and Fire Island. He began racing at the age of 7, when his father dropped his golf game to spearhead a youth racing team and committee at Babylon Yacht Club in West Islip, New York. Fauth has extensive experience in highlevel races with his own custom racing sailing yachts, including his Bella Mente Maxi 72, which took first place in the New York Yacht Club 2020 Queen’s Cup in September. He also owns Whisper, a 116-foot luxury mega yacht available for private and corporate charters.

For Fauth, sailing “has always been about interpreting the majestic nature of water. The dynamics of sailing is a three-dimensional chess game. It’s not only you and the wind; it’s you, your crew, your boats, and the tide—what’s happening on the water. It’s a geographic equation. You’re having to think and perform at three different levels, at least.”

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He and his wife of 44 years, Geren, bought a Port Royal home on Naples Bay in 2005 and joined Naples Yacht Club in 2007. “I belong to several golf courses,” Fauth notes. “I bike and fish. That’s my MO when I’m in Naples.”

The couple also has a summer home in Rhode Island and property in Colorado. In addition, they spend a lot of time in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where his investment company, The Churchill Companies, is headquartered.

Behind their Galleon Drive home is a 30foot Intrepid powerboat, which the family uses for sunset cruises, jaunts to Boca Grande and Key West, and fishing trips in search of tarpon, snook, redfish, and bonefish. “I’m a fly fisherman,” Fauth says. “I am not into harvesting meat; I catch and release.”

The Fauths also use the Intrepid for overnight and day trips each winter with the informally organized Port Royal Yacht Squadron, a group of 12 neighborhood friends who are yacht club members. They strike out to dine

John “Hap” Fauth and his wife, Geren, bought their Port Royal home on Naples Bay in 2005.

They enjoy their powerboat while in Naples.

Left: Fauth aboard his 116-foot sloop Whisper, which is available for charter with full crews for trips in New England or the Caribbean.

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or captains. American Magic represented the New York Yacht Club, where Fauth is a longtime member and trustee. The venerable yacht club “held the Cup for 132 years,” says Fauth.

“It’s part of the club’s DNA.” The other competitors were Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team and the British Ineos Team UK. (Luna Rossa is the “Challenger of Record” because it launched the first challenge to New Zealand following its 2017 victory, and had a hand in writing the series’ rules.)

When he’s not yacht racing, Fauth enjoys golfing and camaraderie at Naples Yacht Club.

on Marco Island or play a round of golf at the historic Gasparilla Inn. “Four or five boats go out to a destination and sometimes members double up,” he says.

Their guesthouse is frequently buzzing with weeks-long visits from their three grown children and six grandchildren, who enjoy golfing, fishing, and exploring the Port Royal Beach Club at their leisure. One of their daughters is an intense golfer, while son Forrest “fishes every day he’s here,” Fauth reports.

SAILING AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL The current America’s Cup holder, called “the Defender,” is Emirates Team New Zealand from the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.

Challengers in the America’s Cup World Series who have made it to this level of battle need to win 11 races in the Prada Cup Challenger finals. The winner will go head-to-head with the Defender in the thirty-sixth America’s Cup in Auckland, New Zealand, March 6-21.

During a Prada Cup race in mid-January, Patriot was in the lead when it suddenly capsized in strong gusts. The crew was okay and the vessel was repaired and returned to the racecourse, but it didn’t make the cut. “The exhilarating, unforgiving and, sometimes, utterly heartbreaking nature of sailing at the highest level” was “on full display,” the American Magic team stated after the loss.

Syndicates represent clubs, not boat owners

GETTING TO NEW ZEALAND American Magic worked closely with dignitaries and through official channels after New Zealand closed its borders in the wake of COVID-19. It was touch-and-go until midJune, when American Magic personnel received border exemptions and quarantined before getting under sail.

The American Magic syndicate created two foiling monohull racing yachts, Defiant and Patriot, both built in Bristol, Rhode Island, to meet this year’s race regulations. Defiant became the first AC75 to sail and foil in September 2019. It logged thousands of training miles to provide valuable data for the design of Patriot, which was transported by air to Auckland in late August. The plan was for Patriot to undertake the final America’s Cup challenge against New Zealand, if all went well.

The American Magic syndicate totaled 145 paid team members, Fauth says, including 40 designers, 40 boatbuilders, and up to 25 sailors, with backups for onboard crewmembers, coaching staff, and ground crew. Getting to Auckland was a massive logistical operation.

Thirty-seven shipping containers served as a mini village to cover a variety of purposes: a press room, kitchen to feed 100 people three meals a day, and an electronic simulator for the sailors to practice. Some housed workshops for sail making, metal machining, and carbonfiber repairs.

“When you’re going consistently at 40-knots-plus, stuff breaks,” Fauth says, noting that the 75-foot vessel weighing 1,200 pounds was hoisted out of the water following each practice and race. “It’s about efficiency and durability. Hopefully, efficiency equates to speed, and durability suggests you will stay on the racecourse and not have to drop out because of a broken item on the boat. You can’t win if you don’t finish.” «

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Defiant (above) and Patriot (inset) were built in Bristol, Rhode Island, and transported to New Zealand.

Patriot capsized during Prada Cup races in mid-January and had to be repaired, re-rigged, and rewired.

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WHEN YOU’RE GOING 40-KNOTS-PLUS, STUFF BREAKS. IT’S ABOUT EFFICIENCY AND DURABILITY. ... YOU CAN’T WIN IF YOU DON’T FINISH.”

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ROLLING WITH BENTLEY

By CHRISTINA CUSH Photography by VANESSA ROGERS

The KURTZ family is known for building beautiful luxury homes—and for their love of dogs, like this furry guy Long before #pandemicpuppy was trending across social media, the Kurtz family of Naples has been a dog-digging bunch. However, these serial builders haven’t succumbed to adding a pandemic puppy to their team of two dogs that includes Bentley, developer Randy Kurtz’s beloved Goldendoodle, and Riley, his daughter Carolyn Gordon’s chocolate lab. “Bentley is 11 or 12 now,” says Elizabeth Kurtz, the youngest of Randy’s two daughters, both of whom work with him at Kurtz Homes and at The Collective. “He is getting up there; his life expectancy is 13 or 14 years. We are hoping that a puppy will bring life to an older dog. That’s why my dad is thinking about reaching out to the breeder we got Bentley from. But then again, it would be quite the feat to have two Goldendoodles to care for.”

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Clockwise from left: Carolyn Kurtz Gordon’s three children, Lucy (age 2), Noah (age 7), and Isla (age 4), with their chocolate lab, Riley; Noah with family beagle Penny; Cooper, the Kurtzes’ second Yorkie, had a very distinct personality; the Gordon kids snuggling with Riley in their Livingston Woods home.

Sales from reputable breeders, like the one Bentley came from, have boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and so have national dog adoptions. That trend took off locally, too, with Humane Society Naples finding homes for nearly 1,600 animals in 2020. Why are dogs benefitting from such strong popularity right now? Dogs, unlike humans, cannot grasp the concept of social distancing. Instead, they commandeer your side of the bed, act like a lap dog when they weigh in at 50 pounds, and lick your face with slobbery kisses. Their utter disregard for staying 6 feet apart could be exactly why the country and Collier County residents are rolling over for dogs.

PET MENAGERIE Years ago, when the pound sign was not yet a hashtag, the Kurtz sisters cared for a slew of critters. “We are such a big pet family,” explains Carolyn. “Our dogs are always spoiled and treated well as an extension of us. I can’t imagine it any other way. I think it was our parents trying to instill responsibility in us.” Elizabeth adds: “That’s why I don’t have a dog right now. I am never home. I wouldn’t do that to a dog.”

Elizabeth and Carolyn agree that being raised in a house full of pets also taught them about the wonderful connection people can have with animals. “Growing up we had a Yorkie, Alex P. Keaton, named

after the Family Ties character,” recalls Carolyn, a married mother of three children ranging in age from 2 to 7. “Then we got another Yorkie, Cooper, a real scraggly, manic, neurotic dog who had more than nine lives.”

Carolyn has lots of fond and funny memories of the various pets she and her sister brought home. Naturally, some random lizards and frogs were smuggled in from the outdoors. “We had countless fair fish that made our mom mad,” notes Carolyn, who also shares the tale of

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OUR DOGS ARE ALWAYS SPOILED AND TREATED WELL AS AN EXTENSION OF US. I CAN’T IMAGINE IT ANY OTHER WAY.” —Carolyn Gordon an exceptionally fertile hamster named Chloe.

“My really cute, chubby hamster turned out to be pregnant. She lived in my room and gave birth to six baby hamsters: two black, two cream, and two brown. We ended up giving one of each color away. Lizzy kept a black one, Rascal. My mom kept a cream one and named him Stuart Little—until we found out he was a she, then she became Martha Stewart. And I kept a brown one, Peanut. She smelled like peanut butter and was an escape artist. She lived the longest and acted like a dog. We often found her out of her cage, walking down the hall like she was a Labrador.

She would chew through the twist ties we used to keep her door shut and get out of the cage, then flop down the main, curved staircase in the foyer.

When we had a painter come do family portraits at our home, she painted a portrait of Peanut on the grand staircase. It’s still there.”

Not surprisingly, Carolyn’s husband, David Gordon, who also works at Kurtz Homes, is a dog guy. “David had a little lab mix named Annie when we were dating in college at Elon University,” Carolyn recalls. “She was our first baby.

After she passed, we got a beagle, Penny, out of grief, while we were still in school. She was a good dog and is now buried in our backyard.

We got Riley right before we had kids. We have a big backyard for kids and dogs, but we are a one-dog family for now. Before we had kids, our dogs were our world. Dogs are expensive, but kids are more expensive.”

BENTLEY BASICS Bentley helped Randy get through his divorce from his wife and the mother of his children about six and a half years ago. Randy and his ex both have roots in Iowa, but most of his family, including his mom and dad, whom he started the construction business with in 1982, relocated to Naples. Randy and his mother have homes in Mediterra, while Carolyn lives in Livingston Woods and Elizabeth in Bonita Springs.

Carolyn notes that when Randy is away on golf trips, “Bentley is the main dog and everything revolves around him. We have a friend who watches my dog if we travel, but we have to look after Bentley.”

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Elizabeth explains that Bentley is really attached to their dad and any time Randy leaves town, the dog gets high anxiety and hot spots on his skin. “The poor guy ends up in a cone,” she says.

The sisters assert that the occasional Bentley inconvenience is more than worth it. “He is our dad’s buddy,” says Carolyn. “When Dad gets home from work, Bentley grabs a tennis ball to play with him on the lawn. It’s part of the routine. Bentley has been a constant companion for him. He even goes to the job sites. He’s the sidekick.”

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BENTLEY GETS GROOMED AT THE HOUSE...THEN HE RUNS THROUGH THE OFFICE LIKE HE’S IN A PARADE TO SHOW US ALL HOW BEAUTIFUL HE IS.” —ELIZABETH KURTZ

Randy Kurtz has a large, fenced-in backyard for playing with his dog, Bentley, after work and running around with his three grandchildren, including Isla Gordon.

her lunch break. “He is spoiled and eats better than I do,” she says. “His bed in my dad’s office costs more than my bed.” Yet, she still finds his personality endearing. “Bentley gets groomed at the house and turns into a fluff, then he runs through the office like he’s in a parade to show us all how beautiful he is.”

Though Bentley sometimes ignores Elizabeth’s commands—despite ample time spent with a trainer—she happily dotes on him. “He eats a special mix of wet and dry food and, at my house, he eats rotisserie chicken,” she says.

Bentley has a soft spot for Elizabeth, too.

Every morning at work, he greets his top five favorite people at the office—and one of them is inevitably Elizabeth. When she hears his collar jingle and sees him rounding the desk corner, she says she smiles and thinks, “Oh good, Bentley is here.” «

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Tiny TAPAS The menu at Lamoraga evokes the cuisine of Spain, particularly with its pinchos, smaller versions of tapas that are traditionally served in the Basque region and popular throughout the country. “Pinchos are the perfect bar food,” says owner Tom Nutten, a former guard for the

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St. Louis Rams who traded in his Super Bowl ring for a career in hospitality. “They’re easy to eat and come in many different shapes and flavors.” To begin a meal, diners may order the assortment pictured here on ciabatta bread: braised short rib with mascarpone, roasted tomato, and mushroom ragout; Serrano ham with grated hard-boiled egg; and melted manchego cheese, tomato puree, and quince paste.

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At Le Indya, Kerala-born chef Suman Chaniyil prepares delicacies such as Prawn Manchurian and Fish Nirvana (both below) as well as favorites like samosas and an array of vegan options.

FRESH FARE

SPICE is Nice Suman Chaniyil of Le Indya is on a mission to change the perception of Indian food in America. The chef (known to his customers as Sam) hails from Kerala province on India’s southern coast, which is famous for seafood from the nearby Arabian Sea. The region is also known as the spice capital of the world and is a major exporter of cardamom, cloves, and black pepper, as well as coconut milk and oil. Chaniyil immigrated to the U.S. in 2000 and operates two successful restaurants in Fort Myers.

He opened Le Indya in Naples last July.

“Spicy doesn’t necessarily mean hot,” he explains. “There are thousands of cooking techniques in India, but they all rely

on unique blends of spices. If you change just one element, the entire dish is different. My goal is to give customers the same taste and flavor I would get at home.”

He’s also a cheerleader for the health benefits of Indian food.

A spice such as turmeric, which contains the anti-inflammatory curcumin, can make a significant contribution to well-being. Chaniyil is quick to point out that the use of canned or processed food is unknown in India, a practice he has carried over to his restaurants here.

“We use only fresh ingredients and cook everything from scratch every day. All our vegetables come from local markets. Our meats are slow-cooked in a tandoor oven, so we avoid the use of oil.”

His passion has resulted in popular appetizers such as Onion Bhajhi (coated in chickpea flour and spices), Fish Nirvana (simmered in turmeric-infused coconut milk with curry leaves and mustard seeds), and no fewer than 14 dishes containing goat meat. Le Indya also offers a com-

prehensive vegan and vegetarian menu, which reflects health-conscious trends in both India and the U.S. “We’re grateful for the reception we’ve had here in Naples,” he says. “Our clientele is sophisticated and well-traveled, and they appreciate what we’re trying to do.” (leindya.com)

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CELEBRATIONS

Tea and Scones One of the most refined ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is to indulge in high tea. While the practice is not just an English institution, the Irish interpretation is remarkably similar: The menu revolves around miniature sandwiches, pastries, and scones with butter and jam. Without traveling to Europe, you can have some delightful tea moments right here in Naples.

To partake in a formal and traditional high tea, head for The Ritz-Carlton. Its afternoon tea is available in the lobby lounge from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from November through May. Indulge in savory tea sandwiches as well as a range of desserts including freshly baked scones with fruit preserves and Devonshire cream. (ritzcarlton.com/naples) Brambles English Tea Room is a Naples legacy dating back to 1995, and nearly half the clientele orders one of the five variations of afternoon tea—including the option to spice things up with a glass of wine or Champagne. The real star of the show is Mr. Brambles, a large stuffed bear who wandered in one day, found a home, and never left; he’s since been joined by Mrs. Brambles and two offspring. The gift

shop features 60 varieties of tea, mugs, teapots, books, and specialty items from the United Kingdom. (bramblestearoomnaples.com) If you want high tea to come to you, Carla Potter at Fabulous Tea is the person to call. Potter specializes in creating settings and menus for occasions such as mother-daughter teas, engagements, baby and bridal showers, birthdays and anniversaries, weddings, fundraisers, and corporate events. Her design background enables her to offer themed parties such as Mad Hatter, Australian Heritage, or My Fair Lady at Ascot. Fine china, fancy folded napkins, and custom invitations are part of the experience. (fabuloustea-llc.com)

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 ALICE SWEETWATER’S BAR & GRILLE This local’s favorite serves a large array of comfort fare. 1996 Airport Road S., Naples (alicesweetwatersbarandgrille.com) BALEEN AT LAPLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT Dine amid elegant tropical surroundings indoors, or on the patio to soak up the view. 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples (laplayaresort.com) THE BEVY Everything old is new again at The Bevy (short for beverage). Be sure to try the Blackberry Collins speciality cocktail, a riff on the Tom Collins.

360 Twelfth Ave. S., Naples (naplesbevy.com)

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BISTRO 821 A long-time favorite, thanks to executive chef Jesse Housman’s Natural Fusion menu. 821 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (bistro821.com)  BOKAMPER’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL Kim Bokamper may have retired from football decades ago, but he’s still scoring at his locations in Estero and North Naples. 8990 Fontana Del Sol Way, Naples; 8001 Plaza Del Lago Drive, Estero (bokampers.com) BRICKTOP’S Boasting classic American dishes and an outstanding brunch featuring gems like brioche French toast and a crab benedict. 5555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (bricktops.com) FUSE BBQ Stop by for Texas-style brisket, Memphisstyle ribs, and Carolina-style pork. 2500 Tamiami Trail N., #114, Naples (fusebbq.com) THE LAKE PARK DINER Putting a healthy spin on classic diner fare. 944 Seventh Ave. N., Naples (thelakeparkdiner.com) THE LOCAL Fresh, healthy meals dominate the menu, and its brunch is one of the best in town. 5323 Airport Pulling Road, Naples (thelocalnaples.com) MICHELBOB’S CHAMPIONSHIP RIBS & STEAKS This family-run restaurant offers a full bar and a comprehensive menu of barbecue favorites. 371 Airport Pulling Road N., Naples (michelbobs.com) OLD NAPLES PUB AND THE VILLAGE PUB Both of these local-favorite locales feature an array of handhelds and finger-friendly foods perfect for the casual

setting. 255 Thirteenth Ave. S.; 4360 Gulf Shore Blvd., Naples (naplespubs.com) RIDGWAY BAR & GRILL Chef Tony Ridgway continues wowing diners with classic American cuisine. 1300 Third St. S., Naples (ridgwaybarandgrill.com)  TAVERN ON THE BAY This popular sports bar has huge televisions, great comfort food, and a lovely view of the Gordon River. 489 Bayfront Place, Naples (tavernonthebay.net) THREE60 MARKET In addition to a stellar market, this local’s favorite boasts a café that serves classic, fresh fare for breakfast and lunch. 2891 Bayview Drive, Naples (three60market.com)  TOMMY BAHAMA RESTAURANT & BAR Born in Naples, the Tommy Bahama laid-back lifestyle is full throttle in this festive eatery and bar. 1220 Third St. S., Naples (tommybahama.com) YABBA ISLAND GRILL A fun place for steaks, seafood, and cocktails. 711 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (yabba islandgrill.com) THE WAREHOUSE A menu dotted with fresh, local ingredients complements an award-winning cocktail program. 9010 Bellaire Bay Drive, Naples (theware housenaples.com) YARD HOUSE Known for its unique and plentiful tap options, Yard House offers an electric atmosphere and an array of hearty American entrées. 4251 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (yardhouse.com) NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | MARCH 2021

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EAT + DRINK CHEF PROFILE

FRENCH Flair

Sebastien Thieffine has been delighting the Paradise Coast with his sweet creations since he started as executive pastry chef at The RitzCarlton Naples in 2007. In late 2019, he moved to Seed to Table, the 75,000-square-foot superstore opened by Alfie Oakes of Oakes Farms.

NI caught up with Thieffine to talk all things pastry. (oakesfarms.com)

NI: Why did you become a pastry chef?

Theiffine: My two grandmothers cooked all the time, and my grandfather was a baker. When I was small, he used to take me around to professional kitchens and pastry shops. I started at 13, cleaning sheet pans and sweeping up flour from the floor. It was menial work at first, but I loved it. He was my inspiration, and I wanted to make him happy.

How many people work with you at Seed to Table?

I have a staff of 75, including two pastry chefs and a head baker. We have an in-store pastry shop, an ice cream parlor, and a bakery where we make bread in front of the customers. We really produce everything, including cakes, pies, pastry, cookies, ice cream, and sorbets, as well as special orders.

How important is visual appeal?

Presentation is crucial. It’s the opposite of a restaurant, where a guest might order a dessert based on the menu or a server’s description. We sell a lot of grab-and-go items, and people have to be able to see the product— otherwise they won’t buy it.

Describe a typical day.

I haven’t had one yet! We run a 24/7 operation, and I try to see the people on every shift each day. I never sit in an office; I’m always in the kitchen, helping out and jumping in wherever I’m needed.

SEAFOOD AQUA The restaurant’s look is fresh and airy, just right for the seafood-centric menu. 862 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (aquafifth.com) BAYSIDE SEAFOOD GRILL & BAR This Venetian Bay favorite boasts grand water views, prime grilled meats, and seafood specialties. 4270 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (baysideseafoodgril​land​bar.com) THE BOATHOUSE ON NAPLES BAY Arrive by car or boat at this restaurant overlooking Naples Bay. 990 Broad Ave. S., Naples (boathouseonnaplesbay.com) CAPTAIN & KREWE Enjoy oysters and other seafood, beer, and wine in a relaxed atmosphere. 629 Eighth St. S., Naples (cknaples.com) THE CLAW BAR This sister restaurant to The Bay House features a sophisticated blend of Southern traditions and high-quality ingredients. 221 Ninth St. S., Naples (theclawbar.com)

Tell us about your famous gingerbread house.

I started the tradition when I was at The RitzCarlton. It’s nearly life-sized and contains 40,000 pieces of candy, 800 gingerbread bricks, 350 gingerbread shingles, 600 pounds of all-purpose flour, 300 pounds of icing sugar, 320 eggs, and hundreds of pounds of honey and sugar. When I interviewed for the job, Mr. Oakes showed me a picture of his family in front of the gingerbread house at The Ritz and asked if we could have one at the market.

Do you have a favorite part of the job?

I love interacting with our customers. My favorite part of the job is our commitment to quality. The happiness of our customers is more important than any money we could possibly make. And as I get older, I return more and more to the basics. Trends are fine, but there’s a reason bread and pies have been around for a long time.

THE DOCK AT CRAYTON COVE An open-air restaurant serving fresh catches prepared with Caribbean and Latin influences. 845 Twelfth Ave. S., Naples (dockcrayton​cove.com) HB’S ON THE GULF This restaurant in The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club serves a breathtaking view of the Gulf and fresh seafood. 851 Gulf Shore Blvd., Naples (naplesbeach​hotel.com) HOGFISH HARRY’S Showcasing the Gulf Coast’s seafood bounty. 600 Neapolitan Way, Naples (hogfishharrys.com) LA PESCHERIA A creative, stellar eatery that honors the culture of Italian fish markets. 474 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (lapescherianaples.com) MR. BIG FISH This family-friendly spot specializes in delicious chowders and locally caught seafood.

754 Neapolitan Way, Naples (gomrbigfish.com) OCEAN PRIME Enjoy exceptional hospitality, a delectable seafood menu, luxe cocktails, and a cool atmosphere. 699 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (ocean-prime.com)

RIVERWALK AT TIN CITY The menu brims with innovative interpretations of salads, sandwiches, pastas, and steaks, as well as seafood entrées. 1200 Fifth Ave. S. Suite 45, Naples (riverwalktincity.com) SAILS This bona fide “pescatarian’s haven” features exquisitely fresh seafood prepared to perfection.

301 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (sailsrestaurants.com) SEA SALT Chef Fabrizio Aielli is a master at marrying wild-caught fish with modern cooking techniques.

1186 Third St. S., Naples (seasaltnaples.com) TRULUCK’S Truluck’s owns local fisheries, so the catch is always fresh in this fine-dining restaurant.

698 Fourth Ave. S., Naples (trulucks.com)  THE TURTLE CLUB Fresh seafood and fine steaks are nearly overshadowed by the beach setting. 9225 Gulf Shore Drive N., Naples (turtleclubnaples.com)  USS NEMO UNDERSEA CUISINE & ADVENTURES Everything is a cut above, but the signature miso-broiled sea bass is a must. 3745 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (ussnemorestaurant.com)

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EAT + DRINK STEAK THE CONTINENTAL This D’Amico restaurant is a stylish steak house and gastropub. 1205 Third St. S., Naples (damicoscontinental.com) DORONA Culinary superstars Fabrizio and Ingrid Aielli have excelled again with this modern Italian steak house. 2110 Ninth St. N., Naples (doronanaples.com) THE GRILL Luxe dining in The Ritz-Carlton, Naples features aged prime beef and fresh seafood. 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (ritzcarlton.com/naples)  JIMMY P’S CHARRED The popular butcher shop’s steaks and more are served in the restaurant next door.

1833 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (jimmypscharred.com)

FRENCH BISTRO LA BAGUETTE This traditional bistro serves classic combinations like coq au vin. 3560 Tamiami Trail E., Naples (bistrolabaguette.com)  BLEU PROVENCE Authentic dishes from the South of France are paired with outstanding wines. 1234 Eighth St. S., Naples (bleu​provencenaples.com) CHEZ BOËT FRENCH HOME COOKING Lisa and Philippe Boët serve up delicious French classics in

a warm, homey atmosphere. 755 Twelfth Ave. S., Naples (chezboetnaples.com) THE FRENCH BRASSERIE RUSTIQUE Rustic French cuisine with desserts prepared by an in-house pastry chef. 365 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (thefrenchnaples.com)

MEXICAN FELIPE’S MEXICAN TAQUERIA Casual eatery serving fresh classics plus hand-crafted cocktails. 4255 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (felipestaqueria.com) ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR Every day is Cinco de Mayo at this high-energy eatery. 9123 Strada Place Suite 7135, Naples (roccostacos.com)  TACOS & TEQUILA CANTINA The many varieties of tacos are made with local products. 4834 Davis Blvd.; 8971 Tamiami Trail N., Naples; 10952 Eagle Village Drive, Fort Myers (tacosandtequilanaples.com)

ITALIAN ALBERTO’S ON FIFTH Chef Alberto Varetto cooks fine dishes in his elegant restaurant. 868 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (albertosonfifth.com)  BAR TULIA This late-night brother of Osteria Tulia serves outstanding pizzas and a variety of irrestible

small bites, among other delicacies. 462 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (bartulia.com) BARBATELLA Pizzas and pastas are delish, but don’t overlook offerings like the grilled salmon. 1290 Third St. S., Naples (barbatellanaples.com) BELLINI The Bellini family treats guests to cuisine inspired by matriarch “Nonna” Maria. 2331 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (bellininaples.com)  CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR This mainstay on Third Street South is a perennial gathering place.

1177 Third St. S., Naples (campiellonaples.com) GRAPPINO This latest venture from Ingrid and Fabrizio Aielli celebrates Fabrizio’s Venetian roots. 90 Ninth St. N., Naples (grappinonaples.com) MINO This casual eatery specializes in pizza and trattoria dishes. 1100 Sixth Ave. S., Naples (minofl.com) MOLTO TRATTORIA The homemade pasta, sauces, and pizza Napoletana are all top-notch. 368 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (moltonaples.com)  OSTERIA TULIA Chef Vincenzo Betulia’s authentically rustic cuisine is delizioso. 466 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (osteriatulia.com) PAZZO! CUCINA ITALIANA This neighborhood restaurant has been serving dishes using made-from-scratch sauces, pastas, and desserts for more than 20 years.

853 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (pazzoitaliancafe.com)

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ROMA ITALIAN BISTRO Pizza and Italian specialities made with ingredients imported from Italy. 655 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (romaitalianpizzeria.com) TERRAZZA This Italian eatery at The Ritz-Carlton Naples pairs cool Gulf breezes with classic entrées. 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (ritzcarlton.com)

ASIAN AZN AZIAN CUIZINE Stop by for PanAsian cuisine and an expansive sushi rolls menu. 9118 Strada Place, Naples (aznrestaurant.com/naples) DARUMA Visit this Southwest Florida institution for traditional service or teppanyaki-style cooking. 241 Center St. N., Naples (darumarestaurant.com) FUJIYAMA STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE Enjoy steaks and seafood prepared with flair at Fujiyama’s hibachi table. 2555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (naples​fujiyama.com)  SUSHI-THAI Presenting traditional dishes from Japan, as well as sushi and Thai classics. 869 103rd Ave. N.; 7935 Airport Pulling Road N.; 898 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 25101 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs (sush​ithaitoo.com)

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

4270 Tamiami Trail E., Naples (21spicesdining.com) ARIO Designed for the “global nomad,” the menu focuses on salts and spices from around the world. 400 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island (marriott.com)  BHA! BHA! PERSIAN BISTRO Michael Mir’s popular restaurant serves up savory lamb dishes and a wide choice of colorful and delicious Persian specialties. 865 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (bhabhabis​tro.com) CELEBRATION PARK NAPLES This waterfront food truck park has something for everyone, from Maine lobster to Asian fusion and Southern barbecue. 2880 Becca Ave., Naples (facebook.com/celebrationparknaples) HYDE N CHIC Chef Andy Hyde merges his Ghana roots with Southwest Florida’s agricultural and seafood bounty. 923 Creech Road, Naples (hydenchicrestaurant.com)  JANE’S GARDEN CAFÉ ON THIRD Having worked in places such as London, Hong Kong, and Frankfurt, the owners of this popular downtown spot offer a world of choices. 1209 Third St. S., Naples (janesgardencafe.com) LAMORAGA Spanish cuisine with an international twist is served along with a wide selection of fine wines. 3936 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (lamoragar​estaurant.com) LE INDYA Having grown up on India’s southern coast, chef Suman Chaniyil creates authentic classics rich with flavor and finesse. 975 Pine Ridge Road, Naples (leindya.com) MEDITERRANO This restaurant serves up authentic dishes like Mediterranean sea bass with figs, apricots, and raisins.

336 Thirteenth Ave. S., Naples (mediterrano-naples.com) A TABLE APART Owner-chef Jeff Acol incorporates a world of influences stemming from his Hawaiian roots. 4295 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs (at​ableapart.com) VERANDA E As Hotel Escalante’s signature restaurant, Veranda E fuses Asian and French flavors in a romantic setting. 290 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (hotelescalante.com)

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EAT + DRINK At their Dublin distillery, brothers Jack and Stephen Teeling create whiskey with a signature ABV of 46 percent.

POUR

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Teeling, established his operation in 1782. Their range begins with Small Batch ($38) and includes Single Grain ($49), Single Malt ($58), and Single Cask ($73). Using old stocks purchased from Cooley (previously run by the Teelings), they also release a 21 Year Single Malt ($250) and a 24 Year Single Malt/Single Cask ($630). (teelingwhiskey.com) Redbreast: Located in County Cork, Redbreast is the best-selling single-pot still Irish whiskey in the world.

Redbreast produces 12 Year ($65), 12 Year Cask Strength ($85), 15 Year ($100), 21 Year ($300), and 27 Year ($540), as well as the Lustau Edition ($70) finished in sherry casks. Regular customers are encouraged to join The Birdhouse, a loyalty program that gives access to special bottlings. (redbreastwhiskey.com) Knappogue Castle: Mark Edwin Andrews purchased the historic Knappogue Castle in County Clare in 1966. He assembled a collection of rare single-malt Irish whiskey that he bottled as the legendary Knappogue Castle 1951 ($1,500 now, if you can find it). His son, Mark Edwin Andrews III, brought the brand to the U.S. The current range includes three single malts: 12 Year ($45), 14 Year ($60), and 16 Year ($92). (knappoguewhiskey.com) Glendalough: Hidden in the Wicklow Mountains about an hour south of Dublin, Glendalough was one of Ireland’s first craft distilleries.

Five friends with a love of heritage spirits founded the brand and now

A handful of top-quality distillers are reintroducing the world to Irish whiskey

By Mark Spivak Spirits have exploded in quality over the past three or four decades and attained an aura of connoisseurship, something previously reserved for wine. However, despite being affordable and easy to drink, Irish whiskey traditionally lagged far behind, dominated by massmarket brands.

The situation is rapidly changing. Irish whiskey is the fastest-growing spirit in the world today, and the best examples are on par with the finest single-malt Scotch, premium tequila, or single-barrel bourbon. New distilleries are launching and releasing exciting expressions that combine extended aging with experimental barrel treatment. Here, we highlight some lesser-known brands worth investigating.

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produce traditional poitín (Irish moonshine) as well as a range of seasonal gins flavored with foraged botanicals. The whiskey repertoire begins with Pot Still ($55) and includes two single malts: 7 Year ($55) and 13 Year ($95), which is finished in Japanese Mizunara oak casks. (glendaloughdistillery.com) Writers’ Tears: Founded by Bernard and Rosemary Walsh in 1999, Writers’ Tears is on the forefront of the Irish whiskey renaissance. They Above: Glendalough’s 7 Year single malt is produce only triple-distilled, super-premium craft finished in porter casks. Right: The fourth iteration of Dingle’s Single Pot Still marries whiskeys that pay homage to tragic Irish writers (of bourbon and Oloroso casks. which there have been many). Expressions include Double Oak, a blend of pot-still and single-malt IF MONEY IS NO OBJECT whiskey aged in a combination of Kentucky bourbon barrels Won the lottery or finally received that inheritance? There’s an Irish whiskey for you: and French Cognac casks ($57); Japanese Cask ($100); and Cask Strength ($120). (walshwhiskey.com) Cask 28 Year Single Pot Still ($2,080) • J.J. Corry “The Chosen” Single Cask Dingle: An independent artisan distillery, Dingle was es• And the king of them all: Midleton Very 27 Year Single Malt ($8,200) tablished in 2012 and sold vodka and gin until its whiskey Rare Silent Distillery Collection 45 Year • Teeling Vintage Reserve Platinum Botcame of age (Batch 1 was released in 2016). Current offerings Single Malt ($35,000 upon release; tling 30 Year Single Malt ($2,045) include Batch 5 ($95), a single malt matured in a combination twice that now, if you can locate it) • Method & Madness Ruby Port Single of bourbon, sherry, and Madeira casks. (dingledistillery.ie) «

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RELATIONSHIPS

PUPPY PLAY Your dog can be more than just a furry friend—he or she can be your better health buddy too. Many studies suggest that caring for or simply being around dogs can reduce loneliness and help you feel more satisfied.

Spend time with your canine companion while getting a workout by trying an agility class, where you and your dog work together to complete an obstacle course. “It’s great exercise and mental stimulation,” says Aschley Kezeske, owner and lead trainer of Ruffgers Dog University in Naples.

Participants begin by learning the basic obstacles. As you master each one, you’ll put them together and progress to more complex actions.

While it does take some physical effort, the obstacles can be adapted, with lower jumps or a shorter course available. Kezeske says a trainer can also help run with your dog, if necessary.

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participate. “They’re never too old,” says Kezeske. “They can always learn new stuff, and they really enjoy that.” She adds that the training can also increase a dog’s mobility, help with weight loss, and benefit overall health.

Turn the page for more dog-friendly tips and activities. (ruffgers.com)

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BALANCE Puppy Play CONT. Looking for other ways to spend time with your furry friend? Kezeske suggests teaching them a new trick or giving them a job. “Dogs really appreciate having a purpose,” she explains. If being out in town or in nature is more your style, you can also socialize together at these dogfriendly local spots: • Restaurants: Eat outdoors with your

dog at The Boathouse on Naples Bay, Chez Boët, or EJ’s Bayfront Café in Naples.

• Parks: Visit Naples Dog Park, a free, no-leash park that offers areas for large and small dogs.

• Beaches: Spend the day at the Bonita Springs Dog Beach, where your dog can run and swim off-leash before rinsing off at a shower station.

NUTRITION

EAT THIS, NOT THAT

March is National Nutrition Month, a good time to reflect on your eating habits, look for healthier options, and try some simple substitutions. No matter which changes you make, Beth Ellen DiLuglio, lead registered dietitian nutritionist at TriCore Wellness in Naples, advises consuming at least three servings of vegetables and two of fruits per day for antioxidants, fiber, and other nutritional benefits. Below, she outlines some ideas for meals throughout the day. (tricorewellness.com) Breakfast: Don’t skip breakfast or grab simple carbs like a doughnut. Do start your day with a complex carb like oatmeal topped with nuts, seeds, raisins, and cinnamon. Straight protein like hard-boiled eggs are a filling to-go option.

Lunch: Salads are great, but a well-stuffed sandwich can be satisfying and handy. “You can load it up with vegetables and lean protein,” says DiLuglio.

Snacks: Go for a nutrient-rich dip (such as hummus, salsa, or guacamole) with raw carrots and celery instead of chips.

Dinner: Rather than frying food in oil, use an air fryer. “It provides flavor and crunch, and it’s easy to use,” says DiLuglio. She recommends brussels sprouts or sweet potato fries.

Drinks: Switch out sodas and sugary energy drinks for coffee or unsweetened green or black tea. If you miss that soda fizz, try unsweetened flavored seltzers.

Dessert: Greek yogurt can tame an ice cream craving. The recipe below, from TriCore Wellness owner Chris Edwards, adds strawberries and chocolate for a nutritious treat.

COCONUT YOGURT MEDLEY INGREDIENTS 1 cup plain 2 percent Greek yogurt 2 tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes 1 cup strawberries 1 square 70 percent dark chocolate

Top yogurt with coconut flakes, strawberries, and chocolate.

SYMPTOMS

Allergies vs.

COVID-19 Spring is in the air—and your allergies may be cropping up too. With the ongoing pandemic, it can be more distressing than ever to distinguish between allergies and something more serious. “The biggest thing is itching,” says Brett E. Stanaland, MD, founder of Allergy, Sinus, and Asthma Specialists of Naples. “We really just don’t see itching with COVID-19 or other viral infections.”

Still, Stanaland says the differences can be subtle.

Sneezing and itching often show up with allergies, he explains. While mild sore throat, fatigue, and fever are less common allergy symptoms, they could indicate the flu or COVID-19. “Think of timeline,” he suggests. “If you have had allergies in the past during the same time of the year, most likely that’s what it is.”

Staying indoors can reduce allergy symptoms, especially in the morning when pollen counts tend to be highest or on windy days when pollen blows around.

Wearing a mask outside can also help. If those measures aren’t enough, try over-the-counter medications such as antihistamines or see an allergist to help manage your symptoms. (naplesallergy.com)

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PERFECT POSTURE After months of working from home, you may be feeling more back or neck pain than usual. Maybe it’s because you are working from a stool at the kitchen counter or from the sofa on a coffee table. The culprit might be poor posture, which can trigger neck, back, and even leg pain, says Julie Williams, clinic manager at CORA Physical Therapy in Bonita Springs. Often times, people sit with their head forward and their back rounded, putting strain on their neck and shoulders. When sitting, “our ears should be over our shoulders, our shoulders should be over our hips, and our feet should be on the floor,” she says.

To maintain proper posture, Williams suggests sitting by a mirror to keep an eye on your positioning or having an accountability partner. “Listen to your body,” she adds. “The first time somebody starts feeling stiff or uncomfortable, then that is a warning sign that they need to fix their posture.”

She recommends shifting positions, such as getting up every half hour to do a quick household chore. “You’ve got to take breaks, you’ve got to correct your posture, and you’ve got to move.”

Try this quick stretch to release tension in slumped shoulders: Stand in an open doorway, raise your arms, and bend them at a 90-degree angle to the side of the doorframe with palms forward. Rest your palms on the doorframe and step forward with one foot, allowing the stretch to open your shoulders and chest. (coraphysical therapy.com)

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Clockwise from left: Sue Benson and family; Sawyer; Benson with Sawyer.

RESILIENCE

GROWING Through Grief

MD, FAAD

Everyone has experienced some degree of change or loss over the past year. Sue “Pinky” Benson, a realtor with the RE/MAX Realty Team in Naples, was already familiar with grief after losing her nearly 2-year-old son, Sawyer, in 2015 from a rare disease. “I don’t move on from my grief; I move through my grief,” she says. “But you have a choice in those moments—you can either be bitter or you can be better.”

If you’re dealing with grief from the past year or otherwise, Benson recommends trying to live in the moment by appreciating small things, like a beautiful sunset. She says it helped her to take therapeutic walks on the beach. In addition, through social media, she found a support system of new friends who understood her loss. And while it’s difficult, she says you can take lessons from your experience that may change you for the better.

The process takes time. “It’s not something that you snap your fingers or one day you wake up and you’re like, ‘Oh, I feel better now,’” Benson explains. “I just want people to know that you can get through it.” (instagram.com/pinkyknowsnaples)

SELF-CARE

Put it on a PAGE

Research shows that journaling can reduce stress and enhance well-being. It can also help increase self-awareness and decrease the sense of being on autopilot, a common side effect of staying home a lot during COVID-19, according to Naples-based psychotherapist Alison Slater.

Of the many types of journaling, Slater recommends gratitude journaling, or writing down one or two things you’re grateful for or that went well during the day. Listing any stressors can also be a productive release, she notes, but be sure to then shift your focus back to the positives. Once you’re finished, review your entry and identify core lessons.

If you need creative sparks or more guidance, companies like My Inspiration Studio offer journaling-centered boxes that include a notebook, pen, and extras such as colored pencils, an aromatherapy candle, and incense.

Most important is establishing a consistent practice that works best for you. (alisonmslater.com; myinspirationstudio.com)

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Rate of RECOVERY

Assessing the immediate and future economic implications of the pandemic

By Judy Martel

If asked to guess what will go down as the greatest economic impact of 2020, the answer should be pretty obvious. “The [COVID-19] pandemic, by historical standards, presented an unprecedented swing in economic activity this past year,” notes Michael Loewy, an associate professor of economics at the University of South Florida.

From the extreme setback in the stock market in the second quarter, to the loss of jobs and failure of businesses resulting from the forced shutdown, the world took one economic hit after another.

The larger, more difficult question in 2021 is how and when the U.S. and the state will recover from the pandemic-induced recession.

However it happens, it won’t be quick, Loewy believes. Although the stock market and housing market held up relatively well in 2020, they are not necessarily complete and accurate indicators for the future of the economy. The loss of jobs and businesses have a broader reach that will require years of recovery, especially in Florida’s tourismdependent employment market, says Loewy. It’s “pretty likely,” he adds, that over the coming year we’ll experience either a slowdown in the economic recovery or a retraction.

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change permanently, but that’s not necessarily unusual, even in good times. “Economies are, by nature, changing and adapting all the time.”

We’ve already seen some trends as a result of the pandemic. Many people in white-collar jobs learned that they can work from home, while those in the service and manufacturing sectors saw their jobs replaced by technology or becoming scarce. That puts immediate pressure on workers to seek training for new positions.

Longer term, Loewy worries about the disruption in primary and secondary education and its potential impact on productivity a decade down the road. Additionally, women, who have been especially hard hit by the pandemic recession, may take more time to recover lost careers. They make up a disproportionate number of workers in the retail and hospitality sectors, which virtually shut down for months last year. Women also typically bear more responsibility for childcare and many quit work to care for their families and oversee homeschooling. “These longer-term impacts have been unfortunate consequences of the pandemic,” Loewy says. “We may not know the effects for decades.”

Interest rates, which have remained essentially unchanged, will probably not rise anytime soon. But despite the low rates, people aren’t in the mood to borrow money while jobs are shaky, and businesses are reluctant to expand during the uncertainty around COVID. “There’s only so much the [Federal Reserve] can do on the monetary side to help the

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economic recovery,” Loewy says. Further assistance has to come from government rescue programs. The initial stimulus packages to date have introduced some fiscal assistance programs, such as a freeze on evictions for renters, mortgage forbearance, and small-business loans and grants, but they are intended to be short-term remedies.

In Florida, the state budget is already under pressure from the shutdown and subsequent slowdown of one of its largest industries: tourism.

Across-the-board cuts have been rippling throughout the state. Lowey has already seen budget decreases of 5 to 8 percent at universities. “It will be a long recovery for our hotels, restaurants, and theme parks,” he says. The hit to the tourism industry, he adds, “will be tough straits for Florida.” «

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SPECIAL FEATURES Applaud this stand-out home on the beautiful, tree-lined boulevard of Central Avenue in Old Naples. Fields of calming blue interface with reflective white throughout the entire home.

Carefully curated patterns in blue change the mood of each space, from the restful living and dining areas to the serious, dark-blue study to the kicky, fun upstairs where kids gather for games, movies, and snacks from the fridge drawers. The upstairs second master includes a private bedroom, large bath, and separate sitting room with a morning kitchen for coffee and a private entry staircase outside. The

home features five bedrooms en suite, a study, and four family gathering centers with sofas and TVs. Accordion doors open to seamlessly expand the outdoor living to the pool and lush landscaping. The final touch is the crystal-clear blue waterfall wall over the pool and dancing firepit to close down the night.

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ZEN RETREAT ADDRESS 15214 Burnaby Drive, Naples DEVELOPMENT Audubon Country Club YEAR BUILT 2006 OFFERED AT $1,490,000 SIZE 3,405 square feet BEDROOMS/BATHS Four beds, four baths SPECIAL FEATURES This fabulously updated and meticulously maintained home features a new roof (2018) and a renovated

kitchen with white cabinetry, marble countertops, and a newer LG refrigerator, microwave, and wall oven. A Zen oasis in the owner’s suite includes marble flooring, a sitting area, slider access to the covered lanai and pool, and two custom closets, as well as a spa-like bath with separate vanities and a large, walk-in shower with pebble-stone flooring and multi-jet shower sprayer. The home’s open floor plan provides plenty of extra space for everyday living.

The family room is accented by a stacked-stone fireplace wall with built-ins and large sliders to the pool and covered, screened lanai. A two-story guest cabana includes two bedrooms, a breakfast room, a morning kitchen, a full bath, a spiral staircase, and lots of natural lighting. The privacy of this courtyard

pool and spa affords you the perfect place to entertain friends and family. The property also has a new summer kitchen and a redone garage with epoxy floors and custom cabinetry. Located on a cul-desac with no neighbors on one side, this home offers the utmost privacy. This tropical oasis is inclusive of extensive landscaping with mature trees, fountains, and paver and shell-stone walkways.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Emily K. Bua and Tade Bua-Bell John R. Wood Properties Phone: 239-595-0097 Email: buabellgroup@johnrwood.com Website: buabellsellsnaples.com

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TOP BILLING

Beach ROMPS and SURPRISES Richard Segalman’s ties to Naples date back to the 1950s, when he visited his uncle and aunt at their Third Street South lounge.

There, he showed his early charcoal drawings before being formally represented by a downtown gallery. Today Segalman, who has a masterful affinity for capturing the frisson of a stroll along the shore, is represented in 40-plus museums’ permanent collections, including the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and Metropolitan Museum of Art. Across his career, the Coney Islander has mastered four mediums—watercolor, monotype, pastel, and oil—notes Kristine Meek of Harmon-Meek Gallery, which has represented the artist since 1981 and hosts an annual solo exhibition of his work. This month’s “Richard Segalman: From Naples to New York” at HarmonMeek|modern on Twelfth Avenue South runs March 2 to April 3.

Meek isn’t sure what will be showcased until the artist’s self-selected works arrive from his studio in Woodstock, New York. “It’s like Christmas, unpacking all the crates,” she says. Segalman has previously sent series of tango dancers, urban crosswalks, and black and white, film

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Richard Segalman artworks, clockwise from above: Young Greek Girl; Afternoon Shadow; Reflections I.

noir–influenced subject matter, even though “he’s known as a colorist,” explains Meek. “He can surprise us.”

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ARTS & CULTURE MARCH 2021

FROM RUSSIA TO FRANCE

Cultural contrasts are on display at East West Fine Art in the exhibitions “Gentleman’s Outing” (through March 10) and “Crème Brûlée and Champagne: Vistas of French Cities and Countryside” (March 11-24).

“Gentleman’s Outing” features paintings of hunting scenes and more by Stanislav Plutenko and Alexander Gorbikov, alongside elaborate Damascus steel hunting knives made by master artisans in Russia. “Crème Brûlée and Champagne” shifts the focus to France with Laurent Parcelier’s paintings of “quaint corner cafés and sun-dappled French maisons” and Hervé Lenouvel’s “gem-colored mountains and forests of rugged Brittany and Northern France,” according to the gallery. (eastwestfineart.com)

View Damascus hunting knives as well as Stanislov Plutenko’s Into the Sea (above) and Alexander Gorbikov’s Cossack River Crossing (right) as part of “Gentleman’s Outing.” Below: Method & Concept displays “Family” through April 30.

GOINGS ON & PERFORMANCES 1 Cambier Park Concerts, Stardust Memories Big Band (March 1 and 22), Naples Concert Band (March 7, 27, and 28), Gulf Coast Big Band (March 14), Naples Dixieland Concert Band (March 20), Naples Dixieland Jazz Band (March 21), and Naples Big Band (March 28), free. (naplesgov.com)

Friends of the Collier County Library Nick Linn Lecture Series, featuring historical nonfiction writer Erik Larson, virtual, $300. (collier-friends.org) Denigration, Brett Harvey

Jazz History: Arranged By, lecture with Chuck Bergeron, Artis—Naples, $40. (artisnaples.org)

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Following a year’s absence, Andrey Boreyko, music director of the Naples Philharmonic, returns to conduct a concert March 5-6 at Artis—Naples’ Hayes Hall. The program will include Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1, and Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto, highlighting the talents of Ansel Norris, the philharmonic’s assistant principal trumpet. Ansel became the first American prizewinner in the brass division during the 2019 XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition in Russia. Boreyko, who is based in Hamburg, Germany, hasn’t been in Naples since last March, when Artis—Naples suspended programming due to the pandemic. Tickets are $59. (artisnaples.org)

Naples Philharmonic: Andrey and Ansel,

Morning at H.B.’s, Phil Fisher, Phil Fisher Gallery

Artis—Naples, also March 6, $59. (artisnaples.org)

Sound Minds Mental Health Symposium, virtual event with keynote speaker actor Sean Astin of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, benefiting David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, $125. (davidlawrence center.org)

6 Art in the Park, Cambier Park/Park Street, Naples, free. (naplesart.org)

Bonita Springs National Art Festival, Riverside Park, Bonita Springs, also March 7, free with donations accepted. (artcenterbonita.org)

Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute, Bonita Springs Center for Performing Arts, contact for ticket prices. (artcenterbonita.org)

8 Friends of the Collier County Library Nonfiction Series, Lew Paper’s In the Cauldron: Terror, Tension, and the American Ambassador’s Struggle to Avoid Pearl Harbor, virtual, $140. (collier-friends.org)

3 All That Jazz: A Charlie Parker Centennial, Artis—Naples, $49. (artisnaples.org)

Art Alive: First Wednesdays, Naples Art District, studio and gallery tours of 50 professional artists, free. (naplesartdistrict.com)

Footloose the Musical, courtesy of The Naples Players, Baker Park, Naples, through March 7, $45-$60. (naplesplayers.org)

Naples Botanical Garden, also March 10, 17, 24, and 31, general admission for nonmembers. (naplesgarden.org)

4 Railroading’s Finest Hour: Walking Through History, railroad photographs exhibition tour, Naples Depot Museum, also April 1, $35. (colliermuseums.com)

5 An Evening with Darrell Scott, Bonita Springs Center for Performing Arts, $40-$67. (artcenterbonita.org)

9 TNP Drive-In Movie Night: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, courtesy of The Naples Players, 300 Eighth Street South, Naples, also March 10, $20-$60. (naples players.org)

10 Festival Under the Stars, courtesy of Opera Naples, featuring performances by Metropolitan Opera tenor Joseph Calleja (March 10), La Traviata (March 11 and 13), and a symphonic version of West Side Story (March 12), Baker Park, Naples, $25-$125. (naplesopera.org)

Sunset Wednesdays, experience world-class gardens

Legends Concert: The Beach Boys and Jimmy Buffett, tribute concert, Sugden Park, Naples, $20.21.

Piano Talks: The Music of Italy and Argentina,

and outdoor sculptures illuminated from 5 to 8 p.m.,

(legendsconcertseries.com)

Artis—Naples, $48. (artisnaples.org)

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FOLLOW THE LEADER

Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum and Domino’s Pizza founder Tom Monaghan will participate in a livestream “fireside chat” with Kevin Cieply, president and dean of the Ave Maria School of Law, as part of the school’s signature fundraising event, Profiles in Ethical Leadership, March 25. The virtual discussions will begin at 5:30 p.m. and are free to attend. The event will also include a live auction with VIP lunches and dinners with past Profiles in Ethical Leadership speakers and a weekend stay for four at Monaghan’s Tar Paper Shack Hunting Lodge in Michigan. Those who participate or donate to the live auction will receive signed copies of both MacCallum’s best-selling book, Unknown Valor: A Story of Family, Courage, and Sacrifice from Pearl Harbor to Iwo Jima, and Monaghan’s authorized biography, A Life. Proceeds will benefit student scholarships for veterans. Participants must register at event.gives/avesignature

Clockwise from above: Tom Monaghan; Kevin Cieply; Martha MacCallum.

artists, Naples Art District, free. (naples artdistrict.com)

18 Musical Interludes: Kindred Spirit, Marco Is-

Fine Arts & Craft Show, Cambier Park,

20 Bash for the Bay 202ONE, virtual event fea-

Naples, free. (naplesartcrafters.com)

turing the Southwest Florida’s Mangrove Coast documentary, the presentation of the Lavern Norris Gaynor Environmental Champion Award, and silent and live auctions, benefiting Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s

14 Gulf Coast Symphony: Stars of Disney, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts

land Center for the Arts, $30. (marcoislandart.org)

Hall, Fort Myers, $29-$85. (bbmannpah.com)

11 Art & Design Expo, tour designer showrooms and studios with live demonstrations, Naples Art District, through March 13, free. (naplesartdistrict.com)

Evenings on Fifth, concert in Sugden Plaza, Fifth Avenue South, Naples, free. (fifthavenuesouth.com)

15 Keep on Truckin’, fundraiser with outdoor seating and social distancing, food trucks, and a bayfront bar, benefiting Cancer Alliance of Naples, Celebration Park, Naples, $200 for virtual, $300 general admission, $450 VIP for meet-and-greet with the Ben Allen Band. (cancerallianceofnaples.com)

Stories of a Sportsmen’s Paradise: A Florida Folk Art Experience, explore an archive of previously unseen works of local folk art and create your own rustic masterpiece (materials provided), Museum of the Everglades, Everglades City, also March 25, $35. (colliermuseums.com)

12 Little River Band, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, $49.50-$99.50. (bbmannpah.com) Naples Philharmonic with Tony DeSare: Sinatra and Beyond, Artis—Naples, also March 13, $75 for seating in Hayes Hall, $249 for table for four in the Norris Gardens. (artisnaples.org)

13 Art Alive: Open Studio Saturdays, studio and gallery tours of 50 professional

Bright Disposition, Michael Monroe

Above: The Immokalee Pioneer Museum displays “Forgotten Florida: Photos from the Farm Security Administration” through April 19. left: View “Advanced Abstract Variations” at Michael Monroe Art through April 30.

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The virtual Bash for the Bay 2020ne will include a screening of Southwest Florida’s Mangrove Coast, a documentary covering the history of Rookery Bay.

Naples Downtown Art Show, Fifth Avenue South,

23 Naples Philharmonic Sypert Salon Series: Haydn and Reicha, Artis—Naples, also March 28,

Naples, also March 21, free. (naplesart.org)

$45-$55. (artisnaples.org)

22 Friends of the Collier County Library Nick Linn Lecture Series, J. A. Janice’s Missing

TNP Drive-In Movie Night: Beauty and the Beast,

& Endangered and Credible Threat, virtual, $300. (collier-friends.org)

courtesy of The Naples Players, 300 Eighth Street South, Naples, also March 24, $20-$60. (naplesplayers.org)

Get the Led Out, Led Zeppelin tribute band, Bar-

24 A Culinary Adventure That Gives Back, a chef’s table luncheon at a Naples restaurant, benefitting four local food pantries, $125. (culinaryadventurenaples.org)

bara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, $26.50$47.80. (bbmannpah.com)

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Sunlit Sea, Emily James

The Nexus of Our Climate, Oceans, and Security: Challenges and Opportunities, presentation

by Ret. Rear Admiral Jonathan White, part of Growing Climate Solutions’ SWFL Climate Compass Series, virtual, free. (growingclimatesolutions.org/events)

25 Profiles in Ethical Leadership, virtual lecture event benefiting Ave Maria School of Law, free. (event. gives/avesignature)

26 Garden Side Chickee Chat: Chester & Friends, a group of old-timers retell their favorite stories in an ad-lib conversation, Norris Garden at Historic Palm Cottage, Naples, $8. (napleshistoricalsociety.org)

27 Naples Open-Air Fine Art Show, presented by Hot Works and Institute for the Arts & Education, Naples Italian-American Club, also March 28, free. (hotworks.org) 29 Friends of the Collier County Library Nonfiction Series, Eric Jay Dolan’s Black Flag, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America’s Most Notorious Pirates, virtual, $140. (collier-friends.org)

31 All That Jazz with Saxophonist Dick Oatts, Artis—Naples, $49. (artisnaples.org)

VISUAL ARTS & GALLERIES

Above: Artist Emily James displays “Florida’s Beauty on Canvas” at her eponymous gallery March 1-31.

Left: View large-scale steel and bronze sculptures as part of “Steve Tobin: Nature Underground” at the Naples Botanical Garden through September 6.

The Baker Museum, Artis—Naples.

“Rodin: Truth Form Life,” through April; “Dawn’s Forest,” “Florida Contemporary,” “Magritte: Reflections of Another World,” and “Subject Matters: Selections from the Permanent Collection,” all through July. (artisnaples.org)

Collier Museum at Government Center, Naples.

“Skin Deep: Contrasts in Seminole Culture,” curated by The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Lorelei Matthews and featuring images by photographer Drew Osceola (Panther Clan) that capture how eight Seminole women articulate their own styles and identities through tattoos, with makeup by Shelli Mae Osceola (Bear Clan), through March 27. (colliermuseums.com)

Steelroot, Steve Tobin

SEAMUS PAYNE

Center for Visual Arts, Bonita Springs. “Be-YOU-tiful,” works inspired by the saying “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” and a showcase of abstract fiber compositions by Cheryl Costley, both March 5-25. (artcenterbonita.org)

Harmon-Meek Gallery, Naples. “Richard Segalman: From Naples to New York,” March 2 to April 3. (harmonmeek.com) Immokalee Pioneer Museum. “Forgotten Florida: Photos from the Farm Security Administration,” Great Depression–era photos depicting Florida’s diverse population of sharecroppers, transient agricultural workers, African Americans, and tourist locales, through April 19. (colliermuseums.com)

East West Fine Art, Naples. “Gentleman’s Outing,” powerful Russian genre paintings and elaborate hunting knives, through March 10; “Crème Brûlée and Champagne: Vistas of French Cities and Countryside,” March 11-24. (eastwestfineart.com)

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Emily James Gallery, Naples. “Florida’s Beauty on Canvas,” showcasing the work of Naples artist Emily James, March 1-31, open house during Evenings on Fifth, March 11. (emilyjamesart.com)

Marco Island Historical Museum. “A Pressing

Juan Diaz exhibit featuring new works, through March 2; “Best of Gift Gallery” and “Members Show,” both March 8 to April 16. (marcoislandart.org)

Matter: Preserving Marco Island’s Flora,” historic photos and prints of rare plant pressings from the New York Botanical Garden, the Smithsonian Institution’s U.S. National Herbarium, and the University of Florida, as well

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OUTDOOR PRODUCTIONS AT BAKER PARK Get Footloose at The Naples Players’ outdoor performance of the hit musical in Baker Park, March 3-7. Tickets cost $45$60 and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. (naplesplayers.org) Opera Naples’ inaugural Festival Under the Stars will take place March 10-13 at Baker Park, featuring a concert by tenor Joseph Calleja (March 10), a performance of La Traviata (March 11 and 13), and a symphonic version of West Side Story (March 12). Tickets cost $25-$125 with five levels of seating available. (operanaples.org) Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars conductor Ramón Tebar

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PAGE 90 Blazer with hip cutout ($2,995), biker shorts ($225), Medusa phone case (price upon request), black choker necklace ($950), Versace, versace.com PAGE 91 Graphic writing A-line mini dress ($4,350), Soccer Derby shoes ($1,060), Louis Vuitton, Waterside Shops, Naples, louisvuitton.com PAGE 92 Cut-out column dress ($8,900), Roman stud flats ($1,100), Valentino, Marissa Collections, Third Street South, Naples, valentino.com; 30 Montaigne necklace ($890), Dior, dior.com.

as contemporary pressings on loan by Naples Botanical Garden Herbarium Curator George Wilder, through April 3. (themihs.org)

PAGE 93 Skirt (price upon request), sweatshirt (price upon request), turtleneck ($695), shoes ($920), Prada, prada.com

Method & Concept, Naples. “Family,” a mixed-media exhibition featuring a select roster of gallery artists and designers, and “Semi-Precious,” mixed-media works created

by Method & Concept Creative Director Chad Jensen during the pandemic quarantine, both through April 30. (methodandconcept.com)

PAGE 94 Chiffon gown (price upon request), D-Trap sandals ($1,250), 30 Montaigne necklace ($890), Dior, dior.com

Michael Monroe Art, Naples. “Advanced Abstract Variations,” March 1 to April 30.

PAGE 95 Dress ($3,970), leather corset waist belt ($920), leather Short Story bag with X-Ray print ($2,190), Skull Mask sunglasses ($455), Alexander McQueen, alexandermcqueen.com

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Naples Botanical Garden. “Steve Tobin: Nature Underground,” organic, root-like, steel and bronze sculptures, to Sept. 6. (naplesgarden.org)

Naples Depot Museum. “Requiem for Steam: The Railroad Photographs of David Plowden,” a special exhibit on loan from the Center for Railroad Photography & Art, through April 16. (colliermuseums.com) Phil Fisher Gallery, Naples. “Did You Say Beautiful Beaches?” featuring new paintings

by Naples artists Phil Fisher and Jan Ellen Atkielski, March 1-31. (philfishergallery.com)

Rosen Gallery & Studios, Naples. “Tracy Magen Rosen: Big Mac Attack,” featuring woven macrame shoulder bags and wall hangings, through May 4. (rosen.gallery)

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PAGE 96 Eco-washed organic GG jacquard short-sleeve top ($2,300), rusty sequined long gloves ($1,300), Gucci, Waterside Shops, Naples, gucci.com PAGE 97 Braided one-shoulder gown ($3,590), Michael Kors Collection, Marissa Collections, Third Street South, Naples, michaelkors. com; flatform sandals with gold chain detail ($1,125), Versace, versace.com.

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FAVORITE THINGS Philip Douglas and Doug Olsen

Doug Olsen and his husband, Philip Douglas, have been together since 1992, Naples social scene fixtures since 1994, and married since 2013. The fashionable, charismatic couple has welcomed several pet dogs into their home over the years. Most recently, their family includes Hildy, a Dachshund Beagle mix who sleeps on Douglas’ head and is the watchdog of the group; Arden, a Chihuahua and Humane Society rescue who weighs under 5 pounds but has lots of charity co-chair experience; Tallulah, a Havipoo gifted by literary bestie Janet Evanovich; and Estee, a Corgi Terrier mix they rescued three years ago who is the senior citizen of the bunch at almost 17 years old. Olsen spent the majority of his corporate career as a big-brand cosmetics executive at companies like Elizabeth Arden and now teaches future aestheticians at a local school. Douglas opened his first eponymous Naples salon in 1994 off of Third Street South and moved it to Tamiami Trail North in 2013. Since both gentlemen have been groomed by years in the beauty business, it’s no surprise that they take excellent care of their dogs and get a kick out of making them look cute. Below, Olsen and Douglas, in a quest to be the best dog parents possible, share their top spots to…

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3. Shop for people things: “Arden was heartbroken 1 when Nordstrom closed,” says Olsen, “but she likes going to Marissa’s and wearing some of their bracelets as collars.”

4. Get the dogs groomed: Shear Luxury Pet Styling 5. Show up for a cause: Whatever the Humane Society is doing, when they are event-ready again.

6. Take a walk: Baker Park, downtown on Third Street, or in their home neighborhood of Briarwood.

7. Hang out with friends: Anywhere Patty Marissa Collections Baker is. —Christina Cush

Visit for a vet checkup: Town and Country Animal Hospital in Naples with Dr. Jane Chetowsky

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