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features 72 Island VibE Color and pattern harmonize with the surroundings of a tropical paradise.

Photography by Robert Adamo 80 Leaving Legacies Myra Daniels and Tom Monaghan are

turning the institutions they created

over to others—but neither is retiring.

By Kathy Becker 86 Love Me Tender

NI looks at six of the finest fast, elegant, craftsman-built luxury tenders, the crème de la crème of boating.

By Howard Walker

104 A New Blend The trustees of the Naples Winter Wine Festival know the benefits of the right blend of support.

By Kathy Becker

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42 28 Advisory Board 30 From the Publisher 32 From the Editor 36 Social Observer

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From The publisher

Looking Forward

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ROBERT NELSON

s I enjoy telling anyone who asks, I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I’m not opposed to them, but I believe in working by my own schedule rather than by the dictation of a calendar.

This has been a key principle in all of my business dealings—creating my own destiny instead of relying on arbitrary factors. If it’s worth doing at all, it’s worth doing immediately.

When I bought this publishing company 21 years ago, it was struggling. Circulation was weak, content was uninspired and paid advertising was almost nonexistent, but I saw an opportunity to serve an audience that would support a worthwhile product. Some people might have suggested stepping back and observing before I purchased the company—to see where it was headed—but that wasn’t my style, so why wait? With careful investment, patience and hard work, we soon brought the company into financial health. Today, we maintain our “fiscal fitness” by staying committed to developing new products and services.

It’s a mild stretch, but I see some parallels with what has happened in Florida during the past few years. The Sunshine State has had its challenges, including one year in which it actually lost population for the first time in six decades, but there seems to be renewed interest in Florida as a place to live, work and invest.

This year, Wells Fargo analysts project the state’s economy will grow faster than the nation’s, personal income will rise about 4 percent, population will increase by about 130,000 and businesses will add roughly the same number of new jobs. Also noteworthy is a conversation one of our editors recently had with the president of a realty company that specializes in Florida luxury homes. She said her company’s sales grew modestly in 2011 and that she already has more “feelers” from prospective home buyers than she had at this time last year.

And, as is to be expected from the two wealthiest markets in the state, Palm Beach and Naples remain top draws for relocation from Floridians and newcomers alike.

Those, of course, are forecasts and anecdotes, not hard evidence, but it does seem clear people are feeling bullish once again about this great state—and perhaps remembering the reasons why they moved here in the first place. As 2012 dawns, are you among them? If you’re someone who waits until a new year arrives before establishing new attitudes and new routines, be advised that it’s January. Your wait is over. Make some good things happen.

Best wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year to you and your family.

Ronald J. Woods NIedit@naplesillustrated.com

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From The Editor

Power Players

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aples is a community of doers. Consider the entrepreneurs who started a successful business in their garage, developed a new product, or created a system that makes life better. The group includes many of the area’s retired—or in many cases, still-working—CEOs. There are people such as Henry Drettmann, whose father came from Germany with the clothes on his back and developed a metal-stamping company that supplied all of the major auto manufacturers. Henry Drettmann designed and built speedboats, and the first Kevlar hull for catamarans. See the houses that Drettmann built in Naples and on Sunset Key off Key West on page 92.

How about the folks behind the world-renowned Naples Children & Education Foundation’s Naples Winter Wine Festival? During its first decade, the event set fundraising records that unseated Napa’s wine fundraiser as the most successful worldwide. But it’s not always the success, or even the fun of the three-day festival, that attracts new volunteers—all significant philanthropists already—who agree to devote significant time, treasure and talent to support the festival. Many trustees who recently joined say it’s the foundation’s considered grant making and consistent follow-up of grantees that attracted them to support the festival (page 60, 104) in such a big way.

Then there’s passion personified in both Myra Janco Daniels, who built up the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts over the last 30 years, and Tom Monaghan, who created Ave Maria, a Catholic university and town in tomato fields east of Naples. Now that these doers are moving on to other pursuits (page 80), tributes include plans to make sure their legacies continue.

Naples resident Janet Evanovich (page 53), the New York Times best-selling author and literary powerhouse, created the beloved character Stephanie Plum, who this month makes her big-screen debut with the release of One for the Money, starring Katherine Heigl.

And where else but in Naples would support for a world-class botanical garden be taken to the next phase with a surprise announcement of a $5 million donation? The generous contribution

by Naples Botanical Garden board member Eleanor Chabraja and her husband, Nicholas—close friends of the late Harvey Kapnick, a former Arthur Andersen chairman who himself contributed more than $5 million to the garden—was announced at the patron party for Hats in the Garden (page 36) held at the Port Royal home of Scott and Kathleen Kapnick, who have continued Scott’s father’s support of the garden. Powerful stuff.

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Longchamp large blue and green floral handbag with leather handle, Jimmy Choo kaleidoscope floral print clutch with beading, Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples; tropical floral print small case, Stella McCartney, Bal Harbour; black and white Japanese floral print pump, Kate Spade, Naples

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having it all As a successful lifestyle fashion designer and executive vice president of development and acquisitions at the Trump Organization, Ivanka Trump Kushner knows what it is like to balance her work projects. The New Yorkbased designer of jewelry, footwear, handbags, outerwear and apparel, and busy real estate executive whose travels take her from Chicago to Panama, Waikiki, Istanbul and back, has added the role of mother to the mix. In July 2011, Ivanka and husband Jared welcomed daughter Arabella Rose to the family. Although she is launching her apparel line in the spring and in the process of opening the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Toronto, Kush-

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ner has tempered her once-hectic travel schedule to spend more time with Arabella. She talks to NI about her life in New York and Palm Beach, and how she balances motherhood and work. —Linda Marx

NI: Do you find it difficult juggling motherhood with your many professional responsibilities?

KUSHNER: I absolutely love motherhood and couldn’t be happier. Like any working mother, finding balance is always a challenge and I continue to adjust and work at it. Overall, the most important thing in my life is my family, and I am very lucky. That said, I would not be fulfilled without my work. I need to try and manage the two as best I can.

You introduced coats in the fall, and

ate quality and comfort, so I insist my

now you are working on an apparel

products are made with very fine materials

collection to complement your other

at a reasonable price. We have expanded

fashion designs. Who is the “Ivanka

our retail distribution to 80 exclusive

Trump” woman?

national and international stores, including

looking forward to visiting this winter.

As a designer, I tailor my collections to a

Yamron Jewelers in Naples.

Growing up and spending so much time at Mar-a-Lago [in Palm Beach], it will

new generation of strong, independent, professional women who work hard but

Describe your family time with Ara-

always be one of my favorite places in

want to stay fashionable while doing it.

bella and Jared.

the world. I hope one day it will become

For all of my collections, including jewelry,

We took our first family vacation together

a special place for my daughter as well.

shoes and handbags, I wanted to fill a void

this fall for a friend’s wedding in Colo-

in the marketplace by focusing on what

rado. We plan to do a lot more of this.

How has your relationship with Jared

is wearable and fashionable, affordable

On weekends, we enjoy going for walks

changed since Arabella was born?

luxuries which women can wear proudly in

in Central Park and just hanging out as a

Jared and I could not be happier. We

the workplace and casually for fun.

family. We love just being home together.

absolutely love being parents. And one

And since I am not traveling as much, I

of the lessons I have learned early on

can enjoy watching Arabella grow.

from my father is that you must love

You launched the jewelry line in 2007. Did you know then that you

what you do. I apply this to my work and

would become an international life-

When will Arabella get to visit South

everything I do. In both my personal and

style designer?

Florida?

professional life, I am extremely happy

I wanted to become a brand, yet I appreci-

She has not been there yet, but we are

and fulfilled. u

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Moving with Grace

Although yoga is an ancient discipline, it is still relevant, as stressful times put minds, bodies and spirits out of balance. Grace Ballenger, a certified Ananda yoga teacher, offers classes at her Flowing with Grace Yoga & Meditation Studio, including After Hours classes on Monday and Thursday evenings for working people who need to de-stress. Each 90-minute session focuses on breathing, posture work, spirit-based meditation and relaxation. An ongoing Friday afternoon yoga series for teens helps enhance sports performance, boost confidence, improve focus and provide peaceful downtime. This class is open to students’ parents too. On Tuesdays, Ballenger teaches Yoga for the Back at the Naples office of Dr. Joel Ying. Classes are small, so reservations are recommended; call 239-821-8400. —Kat Smith

Eat to Beat Cancer The Cancer Project, a national nonprofit group dedicated to education about cancer prevention, will hold Food for Life Nutrition and Cooking Classes for Cancer Prevention and Survival at the Cancer Alliance of Naples to teach how to reduce the threat of cancer through good nutrition. The course, to run in January and again in March, is taught by the Cancer Project’s Joanne Irwin. The four classes cover Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer; Fueling Up on Low-Fat, High-Fiber Foods; Discovering Dairy and Meat Alternatives; and Cancer-Fighting Compounds and Healthy Weight Control. Recipes are based on a low-fat, high-fiber, high-antioxidant vegetarian diet.

The classes are free, but registration is required.

A donation to Cancer Alliance of Naples is suggested. Call 239-784-0854. —Saxon Eastman

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Joanne Irwin

Get Ready to Rumba Jay Hartington, Joe Anto and Drew Deters, the guys who launched ubiquitous colorful silicone RumbaTime digital watches, have just introduced a revolutionary concept in timepieces—the Rumba GO VanDam. Of course, it covers everything a watch is supposed to (time, date, alarm, stopwatch), but it also incorporates a contactless payment card and emergency ID information. The payment technology is used at an expanding list of more than 180,000 retailers, including Whole Foods, CVS and Chevron. You can even pay for your Big Mac with a wave of your wrist. Register your watch and input your emergency contact information.

The contactless payment is through VISA/Bancorp and is similar to a prepaid VISA card, Hartington says.

Once you receive your card, insert it in the watch, and you’re good to go.

The watch is water-resistant, so it’s a smart accessory for athletes who don’t like to carry cash and ID. All that, and it looks really cool too.

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Celebrate all things Asian while employing a trend of mixing metals and materials to create rich texture. The art on the wall in this Quail West home set the tone for the dining room designed by Kelli Sultan of KVS Interior Design. The custom teak table takes on a modern flair with chrome legs. Century chairs are covered in lizard-textured fabric, and host chairs in bold leather. Copper light fixtures add an organic element. KVS Design’s Miranda Hickel set the table, layering color with elephant napkin rings, antique dragon candleholders, a marble and brass Wylande Gregory bowl and Global Views sculptures, all from KVS. A centerpiece by Gene’s 5th Avenue Florist and amber vases, a blue carafe and asymmetric handblown glassware from Z Gallerie add color and shape.

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Evening Effervescence Kick off the New Year by uncorking champagne-colored gems.

Demi-Sec Toast bubbles of multicolor briolette-cut diamonds ($17,500). Provident Jewelry, Naples (239-6497200, provident.com)

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Dripping with Diamonds Surround yourself with the sparkle of champagne, cognac, yellow and whitehued round and princesscut diamonds. (Price upon request.) Cleopatra’s Barge, Naples (239-261-7952, cleopatrasbarge.com)

Tiny Bubbles The golden glow of fine French bubbly is reflected in the color of Mikimoto Golden South Sea cultured pearl and diamond earrings ($6,700) from the Sandstorm Pearls in Motion collection.

Yamron Jewelers, Naples (239-5927707, mikimotoamerica.com)

Sparkling Center Champagne quartz is the centerpiece of the Judith Ripka Monaco ring ($18,000), surrounded by champagne and white diamonds. Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples (239-592-5900, judithripka.com)

Coming up Rosé Give a good turn with the Bochic plum jasper and diamond cuff set in rose gold ($34,000).

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HAPPY NEW YOU A new year means time for resolutions.

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Éminence organic skin care keeps the sun at bay in a natural way with SPF 30 Organic Defense ($58),Tropical Vanilla Sun Cream ($68), Mineral Illumination Bronzer ($36), and natural brush ($14).

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Love More Kissable lips come from an exclusive-by-Larissa collagen-infused lipstick, treatment and color in one, for full, healthy lips ($42). Spa de Larissa, Naples (239-571-9900, facialspadelarissa.com)

Make a Plan Keep track stylishly with Letts of London weekly planners ($12 and $18). The Paper Merchant, Naples (239-261-5466, 239-261-5790)

A New Leaf Go green and turn over a new leaf with Hillhouse Naturals Balance potpourri with ylang-ylang, sandalwood and frankincense ($26) on a leaf-inspired tray ($31).

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Healthy Habits

Bring Your Own Vowing to bring canvas shopping bags? Go stylish with Thursday Friday designer bag-printed canvas totes ($65) that make a fashionable yet practical statement.

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A spray under the tongue of Sprayology homeopathic cures can tackle a host of habits and ailments, including Diet, Life Detoxer, Snore Soother, Party Relief, SleepEase, Brain Power and Nutritional Support ($25 to $35).

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This month, Janet Evanovich fans will be able to see the New York Times best-selling author’s characters come to life on the big screen with the release of One for the Money, starring Katherine Heigl. The movie is based on Evanovich’s series of crime novels started 17 years ago, pitting character Stephanie Plum against criminals and her own desires.

In between premieres, photo shoots and movie promotions, Naples resident Evanovich continues to add to Plum’s adventures, releasing Explosive Eighteen late last year. —Kathy Becker n Was it weird to see Stephanie Plum and the other characters that live in your brain on screen?

It wasn’t weird at all. Right from the start I was hooked into the movie, and I just sat back and enjoyed it. I loved the attitude. Lots of action, some humor, some sexual attraction, and they really nailed the Jersey neighborhood. n Did they get it right?

Katherine Heigl is amazing as Stephanie.

She’s perfect. And she has great chemistry with Jason O’Mara. And OMG, wait until you see Sherri Shepherd as Lula! n What was your favorite part in the movie?

I loved when Grandma Mazur shot the roast chicken at the dinner table. n If they make a movie of the next book in the series, would you consider a walk-on role?

No! I’m not an actress ... although I have been called a drama queen.

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Pain Reliever

Bear Hug “There is the physical element to health, such as exercise and nutrition, but I think there is also a spiritual element,” Dr. Pergolizzi Says.

As an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University who worked on drug development, now senior partner at Naples Anesthesia & Pain Associates, Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi knows patient comfort and confidence increase effectiveness of medications. He had that in mind in developing OxyRub, an all-natural pain treatment using essential oxy-

Penny Wigglesworth’s not-for-profit Penny Bear Company launched in 1995 with 30 teddy bears made to offer comfort, compassion and friendship. Since then, thousands of bears have touched lives at organizations including Youth Haven, The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, Care Club, Hope for Haiti, Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, Avow Hospice and local

and certain smells can become associated with

schools. Wigglesworth notes the fuzzy creatures

pain,” he says. “We wanted to create a product

are perfect for anyone in need of a hug. “Our

that didn’t have a medical smell.” Successful

goal is to keep the Penny Bears ‘out there’ to

treatment needs to be multifaceted. “The best

touch hearts, give love, hope, comfort wherever

way to stay healthy is to address your problems

they are needed,” she says. “We always think,

from a holistic standpoint.” —Saxon Eastman

one person, one bear at a time.” —C.W.

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gen oil. “We know the brain responds to smells,

Irish Authority Born in the Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary, Ireland, Maire Peters is an expert on all things Irish. Peters taps into her extensive knowledge of Ireland’s language and family trees to assist those of Irish heritage with an interest in tracing their Gaelic roots. If you hail from the Emerald Isle, Peters can tell you if you are related to Maire Peters uses her considerable knowledge about her native country to help others learn.

the Royal Family or the notorious outlaw Ned Kelly. Peters recently embarked on the lecture circuit speaking about the history of Irish surnames. In Naples, Peters has addressed groups at Lely Palms. She will next speak at the Irish Gaeltacht (a region where Irish is spoken) in Canada. —Christina Wells

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The Hamburguesa de Sonora partners deliciously with the 200 varieties of tequila, signature margaritas, cold beer and authentic decor at Agave Southwestern Grill, Naples. Green chile pesto, black bean and corn salsa, smoky bacon and melted jack cheese are piled atop a prime, handformed ground-beef patty on a toasted bun, creating a savory, satisfying meal.

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Smooth Partners

Wine and chocolate make quite a pair, if you know where to start. Royal Palm Chocolates has done some testing (difficult job, but someone had to do it) and has put together a kit to get the conversation started. Its Wine Pairing Collection of nine chocolates includes three each of chipotle, raspberry and dark chocolate truffles to be sampled with red wines. “It’s interesting how everyone’s palate is different, and each person tastes different flavors,” says Philip Fincher, who opened Royal Palm Chocolates in 2009 after a career change from estate law. “It’s also interesting how different wines change the flavors tasted in each chocolate.” The kit—a perfect hostess gift—is available at Wynn’s Market in Naples, or at the Royal Palm Chocolate shop in North Naples. Chocolates are also available at Nordstrom’s E-bar. Fincher, his wife, Stephanie, and two daughters work at the business, and are at Wynn’s Market on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during season to give out samples, including the unusual Chinese five spice with cashew bar.

Bon Voyage Experience a mélange of town and country on a unique tour hosted by Lisa and Philippe Boët, owners of Bamboo Café French Home Cooking. The nine-day excursion begins with a two-night stay in Paris, highlighted by dining and shopping at Lisa’s “secret” picks of Left Bank restaurants and shops. Once the group’s palates have been piqued by the City of Light, the trip continues to La Camargue to board the Le Phenicien luxury barge for a private seven-day cruise along the Rhone River to discover the considerable charms of Southern France. The boat features elegant salons and dining areas, a teak sundeck and upper salon with panoramic views for soaking in the beauty of Provence. The group will visit medieval villages and tour several wineries, where guests will learn about winemaking techniques and local history. The final stop is the Châteauneuf du Pape region, where vines have been cultivated since the twelfth century, for wine education and tastings of the iconic wines. Meals aboard the barge will spotlight fresh local ingredients and regional cheeses, as well as fine wines. The Boëts are hosts par excellence for luxury insider visits to France, so the tour promises to be an unforgettable adventure. Call 239-595-7002.

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Cooking Club Award-winning chef Wilhelm Gahabka has been garnering fans for decades at the clubs and resorts where he has cooked. Now he shares some of his recipes in The Bay Colony Golf Club Cookbook, inspired by popular cooking classes he has hosted at the club.

While the club’s general manager, Jerry Thirion, acknowledges that many of the members will continue to have Gahabka do the cooking, others have learned much in his kitchen that they may try at home.

Gahabka, who grows his own herbs, provides such recipes as lemongrass lemonade, apple strudel and gingerbread. “Every recipe is his, and are also recipes we use here at the club,” Thirion says. For information on the book, call 239449-4564.

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MAGIC TIME The Naples Winter Wine Festival’s great success in aiding underprivileged kids is no illusion.

By MARK SPIVAK

TOM HARPER

Interested in hanging out with Oscar de la Renta, or attending Elton John’s annual White Tie and Tiara Ball? Or would you prefer to sip on a 35-bottle vertical collection of Château HautBrion, with the vintages personally selected by the director, Prince Robert of Luxembourg?

If so, consider attending the annual Naples Winter Wine Festival, the most successful charity wine event in history. The festival raised $12 million last year for underprivileged children in Collier County, and has garnered an amazing $94.5 million since its inception in 2001. This year’s event will be held January 27-29, and the cost for the weekend is $8,500 per couple.

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A special pre-festival event, the C’est Magique Honored Vintner wine tasting and lunch January 26 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, will be hosted by the festival’s 2012 Honored Vintner, Prince Robert, president/CEO of Domaine Clarence Dillon, the parent company of legendary Château Haut-Brion and Château La Mission Haut-Brion. A comparative tasting of five vintages from the two châteaux will be presented, 1961, 1982, 1989, 1990 and 2000, followed by lunch, featuring two additional rare vintages. The event will be moderated by James Molesworth of Wine Spectator magazine, and is limited to 70 guests at $2,500 per ticket.

The festival begins on Friday with the Meet the Kids Day Tour and Grant Luncheon, and includes admission to one of Friday night’s exclusive Vintner Dinners, Saturday’s Gala Auction and Sunday’s Celebration Brunch.

“As usual, all the money raised at Saturday’s auction will go directly toward helping children at risk,” says Bob Clifford, who is chairing this year’s festival along with his wife, Joan.

“The impact on the community is immediate and tangible— you can see it and feel it.”

The Cliffords purchased a second home in Naples about 10 years ago and became friends with Scott and Simone Lutgert, two trustees, who introduced them to the festival. They began as attendees, and decided to get involved after experiencing the Meet the Kids Day Tour.

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“We got to see where the money is being spent,” Clifford says, “and we were struck by seeing the vision of helping these children becoming a reality. It was something unique in the world of charity.”

In selecting this year’s Celebrity Chefs, the Cliffords looked for a balance between “old stalwarts and rising stars.” Familiar personalities such as Wolfgang Puck and Dean Fearing will be featured, along with newcomers including Charles Phan of San Francisco’s Slanted Door and Miami’s Michelle Bernstein. Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia in Chicago is Chef de Cuisine.

On the wine side, there will be a contingent of top-tier Napa vintners such as Ann Colgin of Colgin Cellars, Dick Grace of Grace Family Vineyards, and Daphne and Bart Araujo of Araujo Estate Wines, as well as European superstars such as Prince Robert. “Naples owes so much to Napa,” Clifford says, “and we’re grateful for the generous support we receive from them.”

The cornerstone of the festival is the Gala Auction, and this year’s event won’t disappoint. Several extraordinary days are in store for the winning bidders of the “Wine, Women and Song” lot. The winners will experience a private tasting of Colgin Cellars wines and Bordeaux first growths, receive an in-depth tour of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art with a private curator, attend the 2012 live finale of TV show American Idol, take home handpainted bottles of the limited-edition fragrance Essence of IX, which vintner Ann Colgin had created for herself, as well as create fragrances for themselves.

Fans of Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select

can purchase nine-liter bottles of the 1996, 1997 and 1998 vintages, eighteen 1.5-liter Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon (six each of the 1987, 1997 and 2007 vintages) and eighteen 750-ml bottles of 2007 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, plus a luxury stay in Napa and dinner at The French Laundry.

Automotive enthusiasts may bid on the

extremely rare 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster, which will not be available in the United States at the time of the auction.

“This year’s theme is ‘Believe in the Magic,’ ” Clifford says. “It’s a labor of love for everyone involved, as we have the opportunity to keep helping the 125,000 children past and present who have benefited from this event.” u

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A seaside retreat on the Gulf of Thailand blends exotic experience with luxurious comfort.

BY ROBERT RAGAINI

The Anantara Resort & Spa in Hua Hin, Thailand, named for the Sanskrit word meaning “without end,” treats guests with endless opportunities to experience Thai culture while enjoying all the amenities of a five-star resort.

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Clockwise from above: The resort’s main entrance at night; a treatment suite in the Anantara Spa; King’s Cup elephant polo; Sala Siam restaurant.

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Facing the Gulf of Thailand, the beach resort’s pavilions are separated by stunning gardens on 14 private acres. Paths wind past fountains and statues, and over lagoons on arched wooden bridges. The grounds are equally gorgeous at night, when torches light up the walkways.

The airy guest rooms have balconies or terraces with lovely garden or beach views, and interiors feature gleaming teak floors, exquisite fabrics, silk pillows and carved cabinets. Twenty-first century amenities include satellite televisions, iPod chargers and high-speed Internet.

Guests staying in the luxe rooms in the Lagoon wing and the dozen Anantara suites receive additional privileges, such as exclusive access to the private Lagoon Pool & Bar, complimentary afternoon tea and drinks, and morning yoga. These guests may also tap the services of the Chief Experience Guru, who

will arrange tee times at one of the resort’s seven picturesque golf courses, recommend places to visit in town, and customize unique, fascinating local experiences—like tours to national parks, royal palaces and Buddhist shrines, or trips to the night market in neighboring Hua Hin. Other singular experiences include Thai cooking and flower arranging classes, fruit carving, art classes and Thai boxing.

When guests are ready to unwind, they retreat to the Anantara Spa. Its seven suites rest amid tranquil pools studded with purple and pink lilies. We recommend the Signature Journey, which begins with a floral foot ritual followed by a turmeric scrub and a full-body, warm sand massage. Afterward, indulge in a soak by the sea in an alfresco tub.

Dining options in the seven restaurants span the globe, but to continue in the Thai theme, dine in Rim Nam on traditional Thai and Thai fusion cuisine.

Some dishes to try: massaman peanut curry, rock lobster with rosemary, chicken baked in a pineapple shell and chili ice cream. At fabulous beach buffets, dishes are presented at a procession of food stations.

Only Dining by Design tops the extravagant buffets.

Guests choose the time, the place and their personalized menu, and a butler handles the details.

Clockwise from left: Beachside dining; suite with a garden view; the lotus pond.

For a truly unusual experience, plan a visit to Anantara Hua Hin during the King’s Cup Elephant Polo match. A nearby field is transformed into a pristine polo pitch, where the event begins with a white-robed monk blessing 30 elephants. Brass bands and drummers blast onto the field, while Thai shamans and brightly garbed dancers complete the parade.

As the match gets under way, players on elephant-back swipe with elongated mallets at regulation-size polo balls. The voice of the announcer booms with excitement as the ball flies down the field, animals thundering in pursuit as if their lives depend on it. Because tournament proceeds support Thailand’s remaining elephants, that is not far from the truth. Adventurous guests can get a taste of this extraordinary experience by booking a pachyderm at the resort’s elephant park and trying out a mallet for themselves. huahin.anantara.com u NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | JANUARY 2012 65

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high road

COASTAL CRUISER The western coast of Croatia provides the snaking roads to test Bentley’s stunning new Continental GTC.

BY HOWARD WALKER

The Windex-blue waters of the Adriatic shimmer like a million polished diamonds.

Pastel-colored fishing boats rock and roll in the picture-perfect harbor, animated by a warm breeze that blows from the Sahara.

It’s late fall in the ancient coastal town of Rovinj on Croatia’s Istrian peninsula, a relaxed three-hour drive south of Venice and the border with Italy. The tourists have long gone and the beachfront bars are shuttered, handing this magical place back to the locals.

Day-to-day life once again resumes at its easy, laid-back pace.

This western coast of Croatia, with its deserted roads, breathtaking Tuscan-like scenery and sun-on-your-face warmth, is just about 66 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

the perfect place to try Bentley’s joyous new 2012 Continental GTC convertible.

With a gentle lift of a shiny chrome lever, the Bentley’s heavily padded canvas top whirs backwards in a mere 25 seconds. Wind-blocker raised, the new Neck Warmer—it blows toasty air from below the front-seat headrest—set on high, and Acoustic Alchemy jazzing things up on the Bentley’s mind-blowing, 14-speaker, 1,100watt Naim audio system. We’re ready.

Somehow this northern part of Croatia managed to escape the brutal war of independence in which Yugoslavian and Serb bad boys did their best to level the place. All that ended in 1995, and since then, Croatia

has rebuilt, revived and opened its arms to visitors looking for a quieter, more genteel place in the sun.

Top down, we point the Bentley’s resculpted nose south toward Pula, on the southern tip of the peninsula. This ancient port is famous for its remarkably well-preserved first-century amphitheater, one of the six largest surviving Roman arenas in the world. Here, gladiators used to duke it out in front of 23,000 blood-thirsty locals.

In the metal, this new Bentley is nothing less than a piece of automotive sculpture.

Whereas the previous model was undoubtedly sexy and elegant, this new version has

lines that are noticeably crisper, bolder, more razor-edged.

The jury is still out on the shaping of the new squared-off rump and flat-surfaced composite trunk lid, but there’s no doubt that the overall look of this new GTC is beyond breathtaking. From Naples to Palm Springs, heads are going to spin.

Keeping the sparkling Adriatic on the right side, we power along the serpentine coastal road to Opatija at the foot of Mount Ucka. We stop for lunch at the famed seafood eatery Restaurant Bevanda, right on the water’s edge, to devour its trademark Kvarner Bay scampi tartar and wild asparagus risotto.

From here we spear inland, along the blisteringly fast Route 44. It’s a chance to stretch the Bentley’s long legs and get a taste of the more powerful 6.0-liter twinturbo W-12 nuclear power plant and faster-

shifting—think 200 milliseconds—QuickShift six-speed auto.

For a car that tips the scales at a whisker more than 5,600 pounds, this new GTC is a true rocket ship. While the big 12-cylinder cranks out a mighty 567 horsepower, it’s the engine’s vast output of torque—516 poundfeet—delivered in full from just 1,600 rpm that makes the car feel so effortlessly fast.

Floor the throttle from rest and the car’s all-wheel drive system channels the power to all four wheels, catapulting this leviathan to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. Keep your foot planted and this tsunami of torque won’t quit giving until the speedo needle is touching the 195-mph marker.

And through the fast, sweeping curves, the big four-seat Bentley somehow shrinks in size. There’s a remarkable agility here that belies the car’s bulk. The retuned steering is laser-precise, the body roll near nonex-

istent and the grip from the rubberware is positively leach-like. No car this size has the right to be this much fun to drive fast.

And you command this rolling Battlestar Galactica from a cockpit that sets the standard in luxury and elegance. New “cobrastyle” front seats—yes, they do have that distinctive flared-neck look—grip you with hand-stitched bolsters, while 10 pneumatic cells give you the best back massage outside of Canyon Ranch.

This is a truly remarkable car. And, for the fortunate able to pay the $212,800 asking price, it is simply and unquestionably the best convertible in the world. u

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TheatreZone With glorious musicals, hilarious new plays and re-imagined classics, TheatreZone has assembled a season that’s both enlightening and challenging. By providing the community with productions in an intimate setting featuring professional casts and celebrities, TheatreZone offers an affordable opportunity to support the arts.

888-966-3352 | theatrezone-florida.com

Côte d’Azur Restaurant The concept of “trans-Provençal” manifests itself in a cuisine that combines contemporary sensibilities with the allure of classic Provençal dishes. Blending that with the concept of “cuisine du soleil”—cuisine of the sun—that puts a premium on freshness, quality and novelty of ingredients, and the simple preparation of those ingredients to showcase their flavor, Côte d’Azur uniquely elevates the French dining experience.

11224 Tamiami Trail N., Naples 239-597-8867 | cotedazurrestaurant.com

Fidelity Investments A top resource for investment management, retirement planning, portfolio guidance, brokerage, benefits outsourcing and many other financial products and services to more than 20 million individuals and institutions, as well as through 5,000 financial intermediary firms, Fidelity is a leading provider of 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans.

Neighborhood Health Clinic The annual Block Party will be held Saturday, February 18, at The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, a formal dinner, and dancing to local music duo Cahlua & Cream. The event aims to raise money to fund approximately 25 percent of the Clinic’s annual operating budget.

Tickets are $250.

239-261-6600 neighborhoodhealthclinic.org

350 Fifth Ave. S., Suite 100, Naples 239-216-4356 | fidelity.com

KVS Interior Design Using travel and life experiences, personal collections and lifelong quests to serve as sources of inspiration, KVS Interior Design’s styles reflect the unique passions and aspirations of its clients. The results speak to clients’ wishes, desires, dreams and all they hold dear.

3820 Via Del Rey, Bonita Springs 239-949-6700 | kvsinteriordesign.com

Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Can Change Your Life Dr. Elizabeth Fox answers frequently asked questions.

Plastic surgery is cutting-edge, exciting and life-altering. People are taking better care of their health and therefore living more productive, fulfilling and longer lives. This is why it is important that your outward appearance projects the vitality and youth that you feel on the inside. Join us on this rewarding journey and discover the difference plastic surgery will make in your life.

Q:

Dear Dr. Fox: A women I know had a facelift from you five

not decrease. Because you are older and have been uncomfortable

years ago. I think she looks about 20 years younger, and I

most of your adult life it is even more important to feel good

have never seen anyone else look like these with just a facelift. What

about yourself now. You deserve to feel the same happiness as your

do you do along with your facelifts that other people are not doing?

daughter, 62 is now middle aged; many of us will pass our 100th

A:

Good facelift surgery is about understanding architecture,

birthday. I have quite a few patients in their 60’s and 70’s that have better physiques now than they did in their 40’s.

thus the architectural portion of plastic surgery returns these

Q:

structures to their original position. To make a patient look even

get the procedure with this limitation?

restoration, and physics to bring normal aging to normal

rejuvenation. If we look at pictures of ourselves in our 30’s and 40’s, our facial structures are in a higher position (different architecture),

younger, restoration of facial volume has to be part of the surgical procedure. You will also notice in your pictures that you had a softer, more youthful appearance. By adding permanent fat injections, you can replace the volume (restoration) which has been lost with time. The physics component to the surgery is to make the operation results last as long as possible against gravity. This is accomplished by having the least amount of tension on the skin as possible, which not only looks better, but will also preserve the longevity of the facelift.

Q:

I am a single woman who stays in Naples for the winter months. I would like to get a tummy tuck; however, I really

do not have anyone who can take care of me afterwards. How can I

A:

I set up my overnight stay so family members, friends, husbands, and boyfriends do not have to take care of you

after surgery. I feel secure knowing that nurses are tending to my facelift and tummy tuck patients’ every need. We make the overnight stay very luxurious (although it is not priced that way), but it its main purpose is to make the postoperative experience stress-free and even enjoyable. Some of our patients have never experienced this level of nurturing (some do not want to leave and even stay a week). When I arrive in the morning to round on my patients, I always sit down

I am a 62 year old women and I have always wanted a breast

with them. I smell Belgium waffles with fresh strawberries, coffee

augmentation. Am I being silly now to even think about this

(decaf ), and omelettes in the kitchen. Dinner is homemade organic

at my age? My daughter has breast implants from you and she is so

chicken soup, wild salmon, organic asparagus, and maybe tiramisu

happy with the size and the cleavage. They actually look like she has

for dessert.

natural breasts. – Gertie, Sarasota, FL

A:

Being content with your body and how your clothing fits is something that we all have as a burden or joy throughout

the day. I absolutely believe that our values improve with time it does

I hope that I have answered all of your questions.

Please direct any plastic surgery questions to: www.elizabethfoxmd.com or join us at our next seminar

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“My grandmother told me to find something you like to do and do it well.”

Leaving Legacies Myra Janco Daniels and Tom Monaghan have something in common. Both created institutions in Southwest Florida using resources they built in successful careers elsewhere. Both have turned those institutions over to the care of others, and are facing decisions about what’s next for them, but it won’t be resting on their laurels.

Myra Janco Daniels is so synonymous with the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts that members of her staff called it “Mrs. Daniels’ house.”

It was hard to imagine a day when Daniels would leave the building.

This summer, she did, finally giving up her parking spot and 10- to 14-hour workdays.

“It’s a little weird,” she says. “I’m not sick, but I’m very tired. I want to have more fun.

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you can’t call going to the hospital a vacation. I think I’ve done all I could here. We have a model, and it’s working. But I don’t believe in retirement. I retired before I started this.”

Daniels, 85, spent 29 years after retiring from her advertising career building the performing and fine arts complex from a small community orchestra. She says leaving the Philharmonic is liberating.

“My job incorporated my whole social life,” she says. “A man recently

asked me to dinner and I was finally able to say yes. He said, ‘Do you realize this is the twenty-third time I’ve asked you?’”

Widowed since 1983 with no children, Daniels threw herself into building the center, and considers her staff her family. “It was always a stressful job, because that’s what I liked. I made the stress,” she says. “I loved every day of my job, even the tough days. I’ve been a blessed woman. People don’t always get the chances I got.”

ROLAND SCARPA

By Kathy Becker

When she was in her mid-20s, Daniels launched her own advertising agency in Indiana that grew into a million-dollar business within a year. She became the first female to run a national advertising firm—and was the youngest female to win the National Advertising Federation’s Advertising Woman of the Year award in 1965 while under the age of 40. She was the first female associate professor of business at the University of Indiana.

While in Chicago, her career path crossed with that of advertising executive Draper Daniels, the inspiration for the character Don Draper of the television show Mad Men. Their personal paths crossed as well, and the two were married.

They owned a farm in Dixon, Illinois, where they would retreat from the city on the weekends. “My husband was very laid-back,” she says. “When we’d go to our farm on the weekends, he’d whistle and play farmer. I’d sneak a bag of work in the trunk.”

Even in the 1960s, when men dominated the advertising industry, Daniels was driven to succeed. “I’m a dead pushover for babies,” she says. “I always wanted to adopt them. But I thought if I adopted, I’d have a bassinet and keep the baby at the office.”

She and her husband retired to Marco Island to fish and relax, but Daniels started looking for something to do after her husband died of cancer in 1983. She learned of a struggling community orchestra that played at a local high school, and she began working to support it, including cold-

Far left: Myra Janco Daniels and former First Lady Barbara Bush on Opening Day of the Philharmonic Center, November 3, 1989.

Center: Myra Janco Daniels and Byron R. Koste, then president of WCI, at groundbreaking ceremonies for the Philharmonic Center in 1987.

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“My grandmother told me to find something you like to do and do it well.”

Leaving Legacies Myra Janco Daniels and Tom Monaghan have something in common. Both created institutions in Southwest Florida using resources they built in successful careers elsewhere. Both have turned those institutions over to the care of others, and are facing decisions about what’s next for them, but it won’t be resting on their laurels.

Myra Janco Daniels is so synonymous with the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts that members of her staff called it “Mrs. Daniels’ house.”

It was hard to imagine a day when Daniels would leave the building.

This summer, she did, finally giving up her parking spot and 10- to 14-hour workdays.

“It’s a little weird,” she says. “I’m not sick, but I’m very tired. I want to have more fun.

“I haven’t had a vacation ever, and 80 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

you can’t call going to the hospital a vacation. I think I’ve done all I could here. We have a model, and it’s working. But I don’t believe in retirement. I retired before I started this.”

Daniels, 85, spent 29 years after retiring from her advertising career building the performing and fine arts complex from a small community orchestra. She says leaving the Philharmonic is liberating.

“My job incorporated my whole social life,” she says. “A man recently

asked me to dinner and I was finally able to say yes. He said, ‘Do you realize this is the twenty-third time I’ve asked you?’”

Widowed since 1983 with no children, Daniels threw herself into building the center, and considers her staff her family. “It was always a stressful job, because that’s what I liked. I made the stress,” she says. “I loved every day of my job, even the tough days. I’ve been a blessed woman. People don’t always get the chances I got.”

ROLAND SCARPA

By Kathy Becker

When she was in her mid-20s, Daniels launched her own advertising agency in Indiana that grew into a million-dollar business within a year. She became the first female to run a national advertising firm—and was the youngest female to win the National Advertising Federation’s Advertising Woman of the Year award in 1965 while under the age of 40. She was the first female associate professor of business at the University of Indiana.

While in Chicago, her career path crossed with that of advertising executive Draper Daniels, the inspiration for the character Don Draper of the television show Mad Men. Their personal paths crossed as well, and the two were married.

They owned a farm in Dixon, Illinois, where they would retreat from the city on the weekends. “My husband was very laid-back,” she says. “When we’d go to our farm on the weekends, he’d whistle and play farmer. I’d sneak a bag of work in the trunk.”

Even in the 1960s, when men dominated the advertising industry, Daniels was driven to succeed. “I’m a dead pushover for babies,” she says. “I always wanted to adopt them. But I thought if I adopted, I’d have a bassinet and keep the baby at the office.”

She and her husband retired to Marco Island to fish and relax, but Daniels started looking for something to do after her husband died of cancer in 1983. She learned of a struggling community orchestra that played at a local high school, and she began working to support it, including cold-

Far left: Myra Janco Daniels and former First Lady Barbara Bush on Opening Day of the Philharmonic Center, November 3, 1989.

Center: Myra Janco Daniels and Byron R. Koste, then president of WCI, at groundbreaking ceremonies for the Philharmonic Center in 1987.

NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | JANUARY 2012 81

Celebrations Myra Janco Daniels’ contribution to the community in creating the Philharmonic Center for the Arts will be celebrated at “Thank You Myra” Days January 14 and 15, with a gala orchestra concert with Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart, and a free Community Day at the Phil January 15 featuring music, art, food and family entertainment. The Phil will also premiere a documentary about her life, Box 23: The Myra Janco Daniels Story, on January 15. The Phil is launching the Myra Daniels Legacy Fund, a one-time initiative to create a reserve to support the center during challenging times.

Ave Maria University’s inaugural scholarship dinner, scheduled February 1 at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples will honor founder and Chancellor Tom Monaghan. Details of a scholarship fund in his name will be announced, supporting students seeking a high-quality, Catholic liberal arts education. A VIP reception will feature the evening’s guest speaker, Bill McGurn, a columnist for the Wall Street Journal. Monaghan, founder of the Catholic organization Legatus, will also be recognized at the organization’s twenty-fifth anniversary celebration February 2-4 at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, featuring former President George W. Bush.

“I’ve had things offered to me, but I’m not going to do anything that’s peanut-sized. It will be something good for the community when I find it. I have no ideas of grandeur; I just want to be busy in a way that I’m helping.”

Daniels has thought about going back to school to get a law degree, and says she enjoys helping children. A second book, a funny memoir about her mother, is around the corner. “I will have a lot of time on my hands to get into trouble,” she says.

“I don’t have a pre-set idea of what I want to do. I’m good at solving problems. I’m an idea person. I’m always thinking of something different.”

In the meantime, she looks forward to having time to pursue some of her other passions; but don’t expect her to slow down.

“I love to cook,” she says. “I love to decorate. I love to spend Saturday mornings going to retail shops and picking up odd things. Last week I found four pieces of Lalique. I don’t think people realize how important it is to get up and brush your teeth and get ready for your public.

“I don’t fit the mold for people my age,” she says. “You grow old quickly if you don’t keep going. I think it’s important to change the world.”

Delivering on a Promise

The Philharmonic Center under construction in 1989.

calling people in the phone book.

By 1984, she began to envision a home for the orchestra, as well as other arts. When the nonprofit $19.5 million Philharmonic Center for the Arts opened in 1989, it was 95 percent debt-free. In November 2000, the Naples Museum of Art opened. The arts complex includes a resident orchestra, two performing arts halls, the art museum and an education center, presenting more than 400 programs yearly as well as educational programs to more than 44,000 schoolchildren and 6,500 adults. The center is now a $122-million corporation employing 445 full- and part-time staff.

“I had a career in so many things,” she says. “A lot of things happen, and somehow I always fall on my two flat feet. I don’t want to sit home. My grandmother told me to find something you like to do and do it well. Find something that is wanted and needed and just go do it. I’m looking for that niche. I’d love for it to be in the arts, but who knows?” Daniels says.

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“I wanted life to mean something.”

ROLAND SCARPA

The Philharmonic Orchestra

Tom Monaghan, 74, who spent much of his childhood between foster homes and a Catholic orphanage, has had it all.

When he was in college in Michigan, he built an empire—Domino’s Pizza—from one pizzeria to more than 6,000 locations around the world, changing the restaurant and franchise landscape. With his success, he indulged in his passions, buying collector cars and his beloved Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball team in 1983, and amassing an amazing collection of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture and property.

In 1987, after a visit with Pope John Paul II in Rome, he came up with the idea for Legatus (“ambassador” in Latin), a group of Catholic business leaders who would study, live and spread their faith. The idea was founded on the Young President’s Organization (YPO), an international business leader group.

“There’s something about dealing with peers, but [YPO] kicks you out when you turn 50,” he says. “After meeting the Holy Father, within an hour I had thought of creating a YPO for Catholics.”

The first chapter was started in Michigan in 1987, and the Naples chapter started in 2002. The group will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary at its annual summit in Naples in February. Legatus moved its headquarters to Naples in 2005, and to Ave Maria two years later. Legatus has more than 2,000 CEO members in 75 chapters in the United States, Canada and Ireland. “It’s one of the best things I’ve done,” Monaghan says.

In 1989, he read C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity and a chapter about pride changed everything. He sold Domino’s in 1998, and

NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | JANUARY 2012 83

Celebrations Myra Janco Daniels’ contribution to the community in creating the Philharmonic Center for the Arts will be celebrated at “Thank You Myra” Days January 14 and 15, with a gala orchestra concert with Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart, and a free Community Day at the Phil January 15 featuring music, art, food and family entertainment. The Phil will also premiere a documentary about her life, Box 23: The Myra Janco Daniels Story, on January 15. The Phil is launching the Myra Daniels Legacy Fund, a one-time initiative to create a reserve to support the center during challenging times.

Ave Maria University’s inaugural scholarship dinner, scheduled February 1 at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples will honor founder and Chancellor Tom Monaghan. Details of a scholarship fund in his name will be announced, supporting students seeking a high-quality, Catholic liberal arts education. A VIP reception will feature the evening’s guest speaker, Bill McGurn, a columnist for the Wall Street Journal. Monaghan, founder of the Catholic organization Legatus, will also be recognized at the organization’s twenty-fifth anniversary celebration February 2-4 at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, featuring former President George W. Bush.

“I’ve had things offered to me, but I’m not going to do anything that’s peanut-sized. It will be something good for the community when I find it. I have no ideas of grandeur; I just want to be busy in a way that I’m helping.”

Daniels has thought about going back to school to get a law degree, and says she enjoys helping children. A second book, a funny memoir about her mother, is around the corner. “I will have a lot of time on my hands to get into trouble,” she says.

“I don’t have a pre-set idea of what I want to do. I’m good at solving problems. I’m an idea person. I’m always thinking of something different.”

In the meantime, she looks forward to having time to pursue some of her other passions; but don’t expect her to slow down.

“I love to cook,” she says. “I love to decorate. I love to spend Saturday mornings going to retail shops and picking up odd things. Last week I found four pieces of Lalique. I don’t think people realize how important it is to get up and brush your teeth and get ready for your public.

“I don’t fit the mold for people my age,” she says. “You grow old quickly if you don’t keep going. I think it’s important to change the world.”

Delivering on a Promise

The Philharmonic Center under construction in 1989.

calling people in the phone book.

By 1984, she began to envision a home for the orchestra, as well as other arts. When the nonprofit $19.5 million Philharmonic Center for the Arts opened in 1989, it was 95 percent debt-free. In November 2000, the Naples Museum of Art opened. The arts complex includes a resident orchestra, two performing arts halls, the art museum and an education center, presenting more than 400 programs yearly as well as educational programs to more than 44,000 schoolchildren and 6,500 adults. The center is now a $122-million corporation employing 445 full- and part-time staff.

“I had a career in so many things,” she says. “A lot of things happen, and somehow I always fall on my two flat feet. I don’t want to sit home. My grandmother told me to find something you like to do and do it well. Find something that is wanted and needed and just go do it. I’m looking for that niche. I’d love for it to be in the arts, but who knows?” Daniels says.

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“I wanted life to mean something.”

ROLAND SCARPA

The Philharmonic Orchestra

Tom Monaghan, 74, who spent much of his childhood between foster homes and a Catholic orphanage, has had it all.

When he was in college in Michigan, he built an empire—Domino’s Pizza—from one pizzeria to more than 6,000 locations around the world, changing the restaurant and franchise landscape. With his success, he indulged in his passions, buying collector cars and his beloved Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball team in 1983, and amassing an amazing collection of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture and property.

In 1987, after a visit with Pope John Paul II in Rome, he came up with the idea for Legatus (“ambassador” in Latin), a group of Catholic business leaders who would study, live and spread their faith. The idea was founded on the Young President’s Organization (YPO), an international business leader group.

“There’s something about dealing with peers, but [YPO] kicks you out when you turn 50,” he says. “After meeting the Holy Father, within an hour I had thought of creating a YPO for Catholics.”

The first chapter was started in Michigan in 1987, and the Naples chapter started in 2002. The group will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary at its annual summit in Naples in February. Legatus moved its headquarters to Naples in 2005, and to Ave Maria two years later. Legatus has more than 2,000 CEO members in 75 chapters in the United States, Canada and Ireland. “It’s one of the best things I’ve done,” Monaghan says.

In 1989, he read C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity and a chapter about pride changed everything. He sold Domino’s in 1998, and

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Memoirs

Left: Years after he sold Domino’s Pizza, Tom Monaghan can still spin pizza dough, as he did at a Naples Founders Club meeting. Above: Monaghan congratulates a Gyrene player at Ave Maria University’s first-ever home football game.

turned his attentions to other pursuits.

“I wanted life to mean something,” he says. “I thought, ‘What can I do with my success for the church?’ I looked at everything and narrowed it down to education.

I thought I could make a difference. Not too many people can afford to start a university.”

In 1998, the business tycoon, who gave up his idea of becoming an architect because he was a bad student but a good businessman, started building Catholic higher education in Michigan, where he still owns Domino’s Farms, a Wrightinspired office park housing Domino’s headquarters and the longest nonindustrial building in the world. He founded Ave Maria Institute, a Catholic school in Ypsilanti, where Domino’s started; took over St. Mary’s College; and founded Ave Maria School of Law in 2000. His dream 84 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

was to bring all three together on one campus at Domino’s Farms in Ann Arbor, but the necessary zoning was denied.

“We were pretty desperate, bursting at the seams,” he says. “I went to Naples every winter after Christmas to visit friends from Michigan. Somewhere along the way, the idea came for Naples. It’s the easiest place in the country to attract students. Great weather. Highest average net worth in the country, many of them Catholics. I’m a demographic nut. I know the country. It has worked out, but it was a bloodbath getting there. I had no idea how resistant people would be.”

Professors and some of the academic community, particularly at the law school, resisted moving from Michigan. In media coverage throughout his career, Monaghan has sometimes been labeled “eccentric” for his religious and conservative beliefs.

“Eccentric? Christ was eccentric,” he says.

“When I had toys and luxuries, I deserved it. When I’m doing the things I’m supposed to do, I would say enthusiastic is a better word. Successful people are enthusiastic, dreamers, and can pull the trigger. If you have those three, you have no problems.”

Just like building the pizza business, which at times nearly bankrupted him, Monaghan’s dream of Ave Maria has not been without glitches. The plan was to fund the growth of the university—opened in Naples in 2003, with the permanent campus at Ave Maria opened in the summer of 2007—through the sale of real estate in the town created around the university. Then the real estate bubble burst. Estimates of the amount of Monaghan’s own personal wealth wrapped up in his plans vary, but numbers are upward of $300 million.

“Well, the economy couldn’t have been worse when we built,” he says. “It doubled construction. We stubbed our toe in the recruiting department. But we had our best year [in 2011], and [2012] will be a breakthrough.” The fully accredited university currently enrolls 858 students,

employs 155 and offers 12 majors and 15 minors taught by full-time faculty, 98 percent of whom have advanced degrees. The school’s annual budget for 2010-2011 was $28.5 million.

Monaghan stepped back from the dayto-day operation of the university last summer, handing the CEO position to H. James Towey, who has been charged with making the university self-sufficient in three years. “I’ll pay more attention to Legatus and traveling to chapters around the country,” Monaghan says, adding he still has Domino’s Farms as well as a Catholic radio network.

His work for Ave Maria now will be raising money and awareness by giving talks at Catholic schools around the country and recruiting donors. “It’s kind of a relief not to have to deal with the daily problems of the university,” he says. “But with Ave Maria, I’m still on the board and intend

to be a major contributor for my life and beyond, so I still have a toe there.”

Monaghan’s schedule, outlined weekly on a green paper he keeps in his suit breast pocket, starts at 3:45 a.m. “I pray and say rosaries. I have so much to do, something to prepare for, a speech, meeting, idea to explore on my legal pad. I think through the end of a ball-point pen.”

He exercises daily, including weightlifting, discipline he learned in the Marine Corps. He plays horn—a trumpet or miniature baritone—for at least 20 minutes daily, and goes to bed at 9:30 p.m. “I schedule a nap daily,” he says. “Bad decisions are made by not asking questions or being too tired. Since I started napping, I don’t have problems with getting tired.”

As he travels during the week, he talks daily with his wife, Marjorie, on the cell phone he carries mostly for that purpose, and returns to Michigan on weekends to

Tom Monaghan addresses the Presidential Inauguration luncheon October 7, 2011, where he turned the day-today operation of Ave Maria University over to President Jim Towey.

Myra Janco Daniels and Tom Monaghan both have shared wisdom gained through experience in their respective careers.

In Secrets of a Rut Buster: Breaking Rules and Selling Dreams, published in 2009, Daniels tells stories of her life while providing advice via the eight “secrets” she learned along the way on how to succeed like Myra, who was a pioneer in both advertising and education.

Tom Monaghan tells the story of the arduous creation of Domino’s Pizza in the 1986 memoir, Pizza Tiger. Many people know Monaghan for his latest project, Ave Maria University, where he is pouring millions made by the successful company into the new Catholic school. The success represents a stunning turn of events, considering that Monaghan spent his childhood in foster homes and orphanages, never graduated from college, and was dismissed from the seminary. The pizza company’s fortunes in the nearly 20-year run up to ultimate success were similarly rocky, with lawsuits, a fire and near bankruptcy before the successful formula was perfected. He plans another book soon on the Ave Maria years.

the family compound, where his extended family of four daughters and sons-in-law and eight grandchildren live.

“Saturday and Sunday are my days off,” he says. “I have a two-hour massage, take a nap and go out to dinner with friends.

Sunday after Mass, the kids and grandkids come over. Later in the day, I’m off to the airport.”

When he was interviewed for this story, Monaghan did not reveal what else he might pursue, but he was adamant that he wasn’t retiring. Since then, he opened a gourmet burger delivery restaurant in Naples, Gyrene Hamburger.

“My doctor tells me I’m going to live to be 100,” he says. “I’ll figure out what to do for the next 26 years.” u NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | JANUARY 2012 85

Memoirs

Left: Years after he sold Domino’s Pizza, Tom Monaghan can still spin pizza dough, as he did at a Naples Founders Club meeting. Above: Monaghan congratulates a Gyrene player at Ave Maria University’s first-ever home football game.

turned his attentions to other pursuits.

“I wanted life to mean something,” he says. “I thought, ‘What can I do with my success for the church?’ I looked at everything and narrowed it down to education.

I thought I could make a difference. Not too many people can afford to start a university.”

In 1998, the business tycoon, who gave up his idea of becoming an architect because he was a bad student but a good businessman, started building Catholic higher education in Michigan, where he still owns Domino’s Farms, a Wrightinspired office park housing Domino’s headquarters and the longest nonindustrial building in the world. He founded Ave Maria Institute, a Catholic school in Ypsilanti, where Domino’s started; took over St. Mary’s College; and founded Ave Maria School of Law in 2000. His dream 84 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

was to bring all three together on one campus at Domino’s Farms in Ann Arbor, but the necessary zoning was denied.

“We were pretty desperate, bursting at the seams,” he says. “I went to Naples every winter after Christmas to visit friends from Michigan. Somewhere along the way, the idea came for Naples. It’s the easiest place in the country to attract students. Great weather. Highest average net worth in the country, many of them Catholics. I’m a demographic nut. I know the country. It has worked out, but it was a bloodbath getting there. I had no idea how resistant people would be.”

Professors and some of the academic community, particularly at the law school, resisted moving from Michigan. In media coverage throughout his career, Monaghan has sometimes been labeled “eccentric” for his religious and conservative beliefs.

“Eccentric? Christ was eccentric,” he says.

“When I had toys and luxuries, I deserved it. When I’m doing the things I’m supposed to do, I would say enthusiastic is a better word. Successful people are enthusiastic, dreamers, and can pull the trigger. If you have those three, you have no problems.”

Just like building the pizza business, which at times nearly bankrupted him, Monaghan’s dream of Ave Maria has not been without glitches. The plan was to fund the growth of the university—opened in Naples in 2003, with the permanent campus at Ave Maria opened in the summer of 2007—through the sale of real estate in the town created around the university. Then the real estate bubble burst. Estimates of the amount of Monaghan’s own personal wealth wrapped up in his plans vary, but numbers are upward of $300 million.

“Well, the economy couldn’t have been worse when we built,” he says. “It doubled construction. We stubbed our toe in the recruiting department. But we had our best year [in 2011], and [2012] will be a breakthrough.” The fully accredited university currently enrolls 858 students,

employs 155 and offers 12 majors and 15 minors taught by full-time faculty, 98 percent of whom have advanced degrees. The school’s annual budget for 2010-2011 was $28.5 million.

Monaghan stepped back from the dayto-day operation of the university last summer, handing the CEO position to H. James Towey, who has been charged with making the university self-sufficient in three years. “I’ll pay more attention to Legatus and traveling to chapters around the country,” Monaghan says, adding he still has Domino’s Farms as well as a Catholic radio network.

His work for Ave Maria now will be raising money and awareness by giving talks at Catholic schools around the country and recruiting donors. “It’s kind of a relief not to have to deal with the daily problems of the university,” he says. “But with Ave Maria, I’m still on the board and intend

to be a major contributor for my life and beyond, so I still have a toe there.”

Monaghan’s schedule, outlined weekly on a green paper he keeps in his suit breast pocket, starts at 3:45 a.m. “I pray and say rosaries. I have so much to do, something to prepare for, a speech, meeting, idea to explore on my legal pad. I think through the end of a ball-point pen.”

He exercises daily, including weightlifting, discipline he learned in the Marine Corps. He plays horn—a trumpet or miniature baritone—for at least 20 minutes daily, and goes to bed at 9:30 p.m. “I schedule a nap daily,” he says. “Bad decisions are made by not asking questions or being too tired. Since I started napping, I don’t have problems with getting tired.”

As he travels during the week, he talks daily with his wife, Marjorie, on the cell phone he carries mostly for that purpose, and returns to Michigan on weekends to

Tom Monaghan addresses the Presidential Inauguration luncheon October 7, 2011, where he turned the day-today operation of Ave Maria University over to President Jim Towey.

Myra Janco Daniels and Tom Monaghan both have shared wisdom gained through experience in their respective careers.

In Secrets of a Rut Buster: Breaking Rules and Selling Dreams, published in 2009, Daniels tells stories of her life while providing advice via the eight “secrets” she learned along the way on how to succeed like Myra, who was a pioneer in both advertising and education.

Tom Monaghan tells the story of the arduous creation of Domino’s Pizza in the 1986 memoir, Pizza Tiger. Many people know Monaghan for his latest project, Ave Maria University, where he is pouring millions made by the successful company into the new Catholic school. The success represents a stunning turn of events, considering that Monaghan spent his childhood in foster homes and orphanages, never graduated from college, and was dismissed from the seminary. The pizza company’s fortunes in the nearly 20-year run up to ultimate success were similarly rocky, with lawsuits, a fire and near bankruptcy before the successful formula was perfected. He plans another book soon on the Ave Maria years.

the family compound, where his extended family of four daughters and sons-in-law and eight grandchildren live.

“Saturday and Sunday are my days off,” he says. “I have a two-hour massage, take a nap and go out to dinner with friends.

Sunday after Mass, the kids and grandkids come over. Later in the day, I’m off to the airport.”

When he was interviewed for this story, Monaghan did not reveal what else he might pursue, but he was adamant that he wasn’t retiring. Since then, he opened a gourmet burger delivery restaurant in Naples, Gyrene Hamburger.

“My doctor tells me I’m going to live to be 100,” he says. “I’ll figure out what to do for the next 26 years.” u NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | JANUARY 2012 85

LOVE ME TENDER

You see them in St. Tropez, Monaco and, of course, Naples—fast, elegant, craftsman-built luxury tenders that are the crème de la crème of boating. We look at six of the finest.

By Howard Walker

J CRAFT TORPEDO 41 Sweden’s J Craft Boats used this year’s Palm Beach boat show to debut its breathtaking Torpedo 41 retro launch to the U.S. market.

And it promptly sold its only two $1-million-plus demonstrators within the first hour.

Inspired by the classic 1960s Riva Aquarama, the Torpedo combines la dolce vita style with bang-up-to-date technology and pure, indulgent luxury.

Let us define luxury: Every Torpedo comes with a set of silver cutlery personally designed by Prince Carl Philip of Sweden. And a hand-carved Nardi wood steering wheel, which is a replica of the one used in the vintage Ferrari 250 GTO racecar.

Measuring 41 feet, 4 inches bow to stern, this is nautical style and elegance at its finest—and the boat that’s guaranteed to spin heads 86

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Length: 41’4” Beam: 11’9” Engines: 2 x 750-hp Volvo Penta IPS 500 turbo-diesels Price: from $1.08 million j-craftboats.com

everywhere from St. Tropez to St. Barths, Palma to Naples.

Power comes from a pair of thundering Volvo Penta IPS 500 V-8s cranking out 750 horsepower apiece—enough to blast the Torpedo to a top speed of 44 knots.

And those magical IPS drives, with their forward-facing props and joystick controls, can walk the boat sideways away from the dock or spin it 360 degrees in its own length.

Amazingly, the Torpedo can sleep five in reasonable comfort— two adults, two kids and a crew member. There’s even a double bed in a separate, though teeny, cabin.

Pick pretty much any color scheme you want and the artisans at J Craft will oblige, though the choice of standard colors is wonderful. Anyone for Tomato, Lemon or Aquamarine?

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LOVE ME TENDER

You see them in St. Tropez, Monaco and, of course, Naples—fast, elegant, craftsman-built luxury tenders that are the crème de la crème of boating. We look at six of the finest.

By Howard Walker

J CRAFT TORPEDO 41 Sweden’s J Craft Boats used this year’s Palm Beach boat show to debut its breathtaking Torpedo 41 retro launch to the U.S. market.

And it promptly sold its only two $1-million-plus demonstrators within the first hour.

Inspired by the classic 1960s Riva Aquarama, the Torpedo combines la dolce vita style with bang-up-to-date technology and pure, indulgent luxury.

Let us define luxury: Every Torpedo comes with a set of silver cutlery personally designed by Prince Carl Philip of Sweden. And a hand-carved Nardi wood steering wheel, which is a replica of the one used in the vintage Ferrari 250 GTO racecar.

Measuring 41 feet, 4 inches bow to stern, this is nautical style and elegance at its finest—and the boat that’s guaranteed to spin heads 86

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Length: 41’4” Beam: 11’9” Engines: 2 x 750-hp Volvo Penta IPS 500 turbo-diesels Price: from $1.08 million j-craftboats.com

everywhere from St. Tropez to St. Barths, Palma to Naples.

Power comes from a pair of thundering Volvo Penta IPS 500 V-8s cranking out 750 horsepower apiece—enough to blast the Torpedo to a top speed of 44 knots.

And those magical IPS drives, with their forward-facing props and joystick controls, can walk the boat sideways away from the dock or spin it 360 degrees in its own length.

Amazingly, the Torpedo can sleep five in reasonable comfort— two adults, two kids and a crew member. There’s even a double bed in a separate, though teeny, cabin.

Pick pretty much any color scheme you want and the artisans at J Craft will oblige, though the choice of standard colors is wonderful. Anyone for Tomato, Lemon or Aquamarine?

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1996 RIVA AQUARAMA Of course, if you want classic, retro styling in your luxury tender, why not buy the real thing?

Like an original Riva Aquarama.

The boating world was abuzz earlier this year when the very last Aquarama that had been sold to the public, the Hull Number 774, built in 1996, went under the hammer at the Mecum Vintage Wooden Boat auction in Kissimmee, Florida— and sold for a whopping $975,000.

This was a remarkable boat. Bought new and owned by the founding family of the Sony Corp., it had fewer than than 20 hours on its twin Crusader 454 gas V-8s and was in as-new condition.

Not that $975,000 is big money for Aquaramas these days. Check the classifieds and most are in the $700,000 to $850,000 range, with only the older, less cared-for boats in the $400,000 to $500,000 range.

First introduced in 1962, its production ran for almost three decades. Even today, if you head to Monaco or St. Tropez, you’ll see these richly varnished mahogany runabouts gliding around the harbors or wafting to some exotic beach. This was the favored mode of water transport by the Hollywood jet-set while vacationing on the French Riviera. Sinatra, Monroe, Gable and Hayworth all sunned themselves on the Riva’s expansive rear sunpad.

Rightly called the Ferrari of powerboats, Aquaramas were powered usually by twin Chrysler or Cadillac V-8s ranging from 185-horsepower to more than 400 horses that gave a top speed of up to 45 knots.

Like turning up at a swanky restaurant in a vintage Ferrari or Maserati, nothing says you’ve “arrived” better than being at the helm of a Riva Aquarama.

Length: 28’0” Beam: 8’5” Engines: Crusader V-8 from 400-hp and up Price: from $400,000 used yachtworld.com

Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20

Length: 20’2” Beam: 7’11” Engines: 270-hp Volvo 5.0 GXi petrol V-8 Price: from $75,000 chriscraft.com

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When does a sleek, sexy sports car morph into a sleek, sexy sports boat?

Easy. When it’s a limited-edition Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20—20 feet of pedal-to-the-metal, wind-in-the-hair nautical joy.

Just 150 of these Silver Bullets are being handcrafted at Chris-Craft’s Sarasota, Florida, factory, each finished in shimmery silver paint and Coach tan or cream vinyl trim, plus Chris-Craft’s trademark teak decking and stainless-steel fixtures.

This is just a wonderful little boat with sleek, gorgeous lines, an easyriding hull design and oodles of power from its standard 270-horsepower Volvo 5.0-liter V-8 stern drive. Opt for the big 300-horse Mercury 350 V-8, open her up and she’ll reach a top speed of 50 knots—that’s almost 58 mph.

There are seats for five in the cozy cockpit: nicely bolstered swiveling bucket seats for captain and first mate, and a wide bench for crew. It feels more like a big convertible sports car than a boat. There are even cup holders.

And the detailing is just spectacular. As part of the Silver Bullet package, there’s a stunning silver carbon fiber instrument panel featuring classic Chris-Craft instruments. Pity, though, that the steering wheel looks like it came from Pep Boys. A wood-rimmed wheel to match all that teak would look wonderful.

Of course, the beauty of the Silver Bullet is that, as it tips the scales at fewer than 3,000 pounds, it’s easy to tow behind your matching silver SUV.

AQUARIVA BY GUCCI Gucci scarf. Check. Gucci boat shoes.

Check. Gucci boat bag. Check. And $1.2-million Aquariva by Gucci motor launch. Check, check, check.

To celebrate the Italian fashion house’s ninetieth anniversary, Italy’s Riva—now part of the giant Ferretti Group—created this truly fabulous version of its striking 33-foot Aquariva launch.

Frida Giannini, Gucci’s creative director couldn’t have put it better: “It is a symbol of a glamorous lifestyle that sparks fond memories of la dolce vita—a golden age when both Gucci and Riva attracted an enthusiastic following among the international jet-set.”

Painted in Gucci’s trademark ultra-glossy bright white, the boat is trimmed in waterproof white fabric featuring the distinctive Guccissima print and Gucci’s green-red-green detailing. There’s also a unique Gucci green crystal windscreen. All that stark white is complemented beautifully by Riva’s signature use of mahogany for the decks and transom step—mahogany that’s given 20 coats of clear varnish to give a mirror-like finish.

And for the Aquariva, Gucci created special crisp, white cotton sheets for the cabin, together with a collection of Riva by Gucci accessories, such as silk scarves, terry-cloth towels, wash-bags and even flip-flops.

Powered by a pair of whisper-quiet 380-horsepower Yanmar diesels, the Aquariva can hit a top speed of 41 knots and run for 150 miles between fill-ups.

The launch is available only on a made-toorder basis with a base price of $1.2 million.

Those Riva by Gucci flip-flops? They’re extra.

Length: 33’0” Beam: 9’2” Engines: 2 x 380-hp Yanmar 6LY3 turbo-diesels Price: from $1.2 million riva-yacht.com

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1996 RIVA AQUARAMA Of course, if you want classic, retro styling in your luxury tender, why not buy the real thing?

Like an original Riva Aquarama.

The boating world was abuzz earlier this year when the very last Aquarama that had been sold to the public, the Hull Number 774, built in 1996, went under the hammer at the Mecum Vintage Wooden Boat auction in Kissimmee, Florida— and sold for a whopping $975,000.

This was a remarkable boat. Bought new and owned by the founding family of the Sony Corp., it had fewer than than 20 hours on its twin Crusader 454 gas V-8s and was in as-new condition.

Not that $975,000 is big money for Aquaramas these days. Check the classifieds and most are in the $700,000 to $850,000 range, with only the older, less cared-for boats in the $400,000 to $500,000 range.

First introduced in 1962, its production ran for almost three decades. Even today, if you head to Monaco or St. Tropez, you’ll see these richly varnished mahogany runabouts gliding around the harbors or wafting to some exotic beach. This was the favored mode of water transport by the Hollywood jet-set while vacationing on the French Riviera. Sinatra, Monroe, Gable and Hayworth all sunned themselves on the Riva’s expansive rear sunpad.

Rightly called the Ferrari of powerboats, Aquaramas were powered usually by twin Chrysler or Cadillac V-8s ranging from 185-horsepower to more than 400 horses that gave a top speed of up to 45 knots.

Like turning up at a swanky restaurant in a vintage Ferrari or Maserati, nothing says you’ve “arrived” better than being at the helm of a Riva Aquarama.

Length: 28’0” Beam: 8’5” Engines: Crusader V-8 from 400-hp and up Price: from $400,000 used yachtworld.com

Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20

Length: 20’2” Beam: 7’11” Engines: 270-hp Volvo 5.0 GXi petrol V-8 Price: from $75,000 chriscraft.com

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When does a sleek, sexy sports car morph into a sleek, sexy sports boat?

Easy. When it’s a limited-edition Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20—20 feet of pedal-to-the-metal, wind-in-the-hair nautical joy.

Just 150 of these Silver Bullets are being handcrafted at Chris-Craft’s Sarasota, Florida, factory, each finished in shimmery silver paint and Coach tan or cream vinyl trim, plus Chris-Craft’s trademark teak decking and stainless-steel fixtures.

This is just a wonderful little boat with sleek, gorgeous lines, an easyriding hull design and oodles of power from its standard 270-horsepower Volvo 5.0-liter V-8 stern drive. Opt for the big 300-horse Mercury 350 V-8, open her up and she’ll reach a top speed of 50 knots—that’s almost 58 mph.

There are seats for five in the cozy cockpit: nicely bolstered swiveling bucket seats for captain and first mate, and a wide bench for crew. It feels more like a big convertible sports car than a boat. There are even cup holders.

And the detailing is just spectacular. As part of the Silver Bullet package, there’s a stunning silver carbon fiber instrument panel featuring classic Chris-Craft instruments. Pity, though, that the steering wheel looks like it came from Pep Boys. A wood-rimmed wheel to match all that teak would look wonderful.

Of course, the beauty of the Silver Bullet is that, as it tips the scales at fewer than 3,000 pounds, it’s easy to tow behind your matching silver SUV.

AQUARIVA BY GUCCI Gucci scarf. Check. Gucci boat shoes.

Check. Gucci boat bag. Check. And $1.2-million Aquariva by Gucci motor launch. Check, check, check.

To celebrate the Italian fashion house’s ninetieth anniversary, Italy’s Riva—now part of the giant Ferretti Group—created this truly fabulous version of its striking 33-foot Aquariva launch.

Frida Giannini, Gucci’s creative director couldn’t have put it better: “It is a symbol of a glamorous lifestyle that sparks fond memories of la dolce vita—a golden age when both Gucci and Riva attracted an enthusiastic following among the international jet-set.”

Painted in Gucci’s trademark ultra-glossy bright white, the boat is trimmed in waterproof white fabric featuring the distinctive Guccissima print and Gucci’s green-red-green detailing. There’s also a unique Gucci green crystal windscreen. All that stark white is complemented beautifully by Riva’s signature use of mahogany for the decks and transom step—mahogany that’s given 20 coats of clear varnish to give a mirror-like finish.

And for the Aquariva, Gucci created special crisp, white cotton sheets for the cabin, together with a collection of Riva by Gucci accessories, such as silk scarves, terry-cloth towels, wash-bags and even flip-flops.

Powered by a pair of whisper-quiet 380-horsepower Yanmar diesels, the Aquariva can hit a top speed of 41 knots and run for 150 miles between fill-ups.

The launch is available only on a made-toorder basis with a base price of $1.2 million.

Those Riva by Gucci flip-flops? They’re extra.

Length: 33’0” Beam: 9’2” Engines: 2 x 380-hp Yanmar 6LY3 turbo-diesels Price: from $1.2 million riva-yacht.com

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FJORD 36 OPEN

Length: 35’4” Beam: 11’11” Engines: 2 x 260-hp Volvo D4 or 300-hp D4 Price: from $250,000 fjordboats.com

HINCKLEY TALARIA 29R Hinckley has been building some of the most exquisite sailboats since 1928 and hasn’t lost one iota of its dedication to quality and craftsmanship. If someone described Hinckleys as the Rolls-Royce of boats, you’d quietly nod in agreement.

That same dedication to quality goes into its Talaria series—29 feet of classic style and elegance coupled with the latest in technology, like composite Kevlar-reinforced construction and jet-drive propulsion.

Two versions of the Talaria 29 are available: the 29C center console and the 29R roadster.

Both are to-die-for, both will spin heads at any yacht club dock. But the R has the classic lines of some ’60s racy sports car, right down to its curved windshield and Ferrari-style helm.

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If James Bond decided to trade his trusty Aston Martin for something a little saltier, this is what he’d steer—the new Fjord 36 Open.

Looking like something built for the Navy SEALs, this 35-foot, 4-inch “stealth” boat is a scaled-down version of the Fjord 40 that shook the boating world when it debuted back in 2007.

With its vast open deck space; cushy, oversized stern lounging pads; and bow seating for eight, the 36 is very much the day boat for spearing across to the Bahamas for lunch at a rock-steady 40 knots.

Power comes from twin 260-horsepower, or optional 300-horse, Volvo Penta D4 turbo-diesels linked to joystick-controlled stern drives that fire the Fjord onto the plane as if being launched from a catapult.

Of course, this new 36 is all about edgy style, with its vertical bow, towering sides, trademark bolt-upright black T-top, rakedback, stand-alone windscreen and teak. Lots of teak.

The fit and finish and attention to detail from this German-built rocket ship—Fjord is part of the giant Hanse boat-building group— is sensational. The lift-up cleats, for example, are a true work of art.

What’s surprising though, is that the designers mysteriously skipped some of the usual cockpit amenities for a boat this size— like an on-deck wet bar or even a sink. That means a trip down to the pretty confined day cabin.

But no doubt 007 would have someone waiting for him, martini in hand, at the dock. u

Length: 29’2” Beam: 9’1” Engines: 370-hp Volvo Penta turbodiesel with Hamilton HJ292 water-jet Price: from $330,000 hinckleyyachts.com

take you into creeks and bays where others would fear to tread. Its secret is the Hamilton jet drive that replaces the traditional lowhanging propeller.

Couple this with the standard Volvo 370-horse turbo diesel, or optional 440-horse Yanmar, and it will fly at 34 knots and turn on a dime, thanks to its bow thruster.

And speaking of turning, Hinckley has developed what it calls its JetStick, which integrates the thruster and jet-drive in one fingertip-operated control.

Climb aboard, and the Talaria 29R is a masterpiece of Old World boating charm, inspired by the likes of Gar Wood, Riva and Hacker; lots of mirror-gloss varnish, buttoned upholstery and shiny chrome. It’s absolutely gorgeous.

As classic family runabouts go, this is about as good as it gets.

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FJORD 36 OPEN

Length: 35’4” Beam: 11’11” Engines: 2 x 260-hp Volvo D4 or 300-hp D4 Price: from $250,000 fjordboats.com

HINCKLEY TALARIA 29R Hinckley has been building some of the most exquisite sailboats since 1928 and hasn’t lost one iota of its dedication to quality and craftsmanship. If someone described Hinckleys as the Rolls-Royce of boats, you’d quietly nod in agreement.

That same dedication to quality goes into its Talaria series—29 feet of classic style and elegance coupled with the latest in technology, like composite Kevlar-reinforced construction and jet-drive propulsion.

Two versions of the Talaria 29 are available: the 29C center console and the 29R roadster.

Both are to-die-for, both will spin heads at any yacht club dock. But the R has the classic lines of some ’60s racy sports car, right down to its curved windshield and Ferrari-style helm.

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If James Bond decided to trade his trusty Aston Martin for something a little saltier, this is what he’d steer—the new Fjord 36 Open.

Looking like something built for the Navy SEALs, this 35-foot, 4-inch “stealth” boat is a scaled-down version of the Fjord 40 that shook the boating world when it debuted back in 2007.

With its vast open deck space; cushy, oversized stern lounging pads; and bow seating for eight, the 36 is very much the day boat for spearing across to the Bahamas for lunch at a rock-steady 40 knots.

Power comes from twin 260-horsepower, or optional 300-horse, Volvo Penta D4 turbo-diesels linked to joystick-controlled stern drives that fire the Fjord onto the plane as if being launched from a catapult.

Of course, this new 36 is all about edgy style, with its vertical bow, towering sides, trademark bolt-upright black T-top, rakedback, stand-alone windscreen and teak. Lots of teak.

The fit and finish and attention to detail from this German-built rocket ship—Fjord is part of the giant Hanse boat-building group— is sensational. The lift-up cleats, for example, are a true work of art.

What’s surprising though, is that the designers mysteriously skipped some of the usual cockpit amenities for a boat this size— like an on-deck wet bar or even a sink. That means a trip down to the pretty confined day cabin.

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take you into creeks and bays where others would fear to tread. Its secret is the Hamilton jet drive that replaces the traditional lowhanging propeller.

Couple this with the standard Volvo 370-horse turbo diesel, or optional 440-horse Yanmar, and it will fly at 34 knots and turn on a dime, thanks to its bow thruster.

And speaking of turning, Hinckley has developed what it calls its JetStick, which integrates the thruster and jet-drive in one fingertip-operated control.

Climb aboard, and the Talaria 29R is a masterpiece of Old World boating charm, inspired by the likes of Gar Wood, Riva and Hacker; lots of mirror-gloss varnish, buttoned upholstery and shiny chrome. It’s absolutely gorgeous.

As classic family runabouts go, this is about as good as it gets.

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island ideal A Naples team creates two unique homes to meet the needs of a mobile Michigan couple, Arleen and Henry “Bud” Drettmann.

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hen Arleen and Henry “Bud” Drettmann arrive in Naples to spend a few weeks, it’s usually to shop at big-box stores and enjoy the convenience of walking to Fifth Avenue South, Third Street South and the beach.

When they are at their home in Sunset Key just off Key West, life is all about island time—sitting with a glass of wine on their lanai, surrounded on three sides by the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean, watching the boats and natural scenery.

Each home has its charms. “In the Keys, it’s a seven-minute boat ride to get off of the island,” Henry says. “In Naples, it’s so wonderful to walk down the street to restaurants and shopping.”

While each house is unique in purpose and design, what the two have in common is the Naples creative team of architect, builder and artisans. After building the island home in the late 1990s, Henry Drettmann called upon the team again to build his Naples project, a home that had practical beginnings.

Henry’s late wife, Mary, was ill and traveled monthly to the former Cleveland Clinic in Naples. Henry bought a condominium in 2003 as a comfortable place to stay instead of a hotel during her

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Ralph Lauren red upholstery adds a pop of color to antique French Art Deco occasional pieces.

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island ideal A Naples team creates two unique homes to meet the needs of a mobile Michigan couple, Arleen and Henry “Bud” Drettmann.

BY KATHY BECKER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LORI HAMILTON

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hen Arleen and Henry “Bud” Drettmann arrive in Naples to spend a few weeks, it’s usually to shop at big-box stores and enjoy the convenience of walking to Fifth Avenue South, Third Street South and the beach.

When they are at their home in Sunset Key just off Key West, life is all about island time—sitting with a glass of wine on their lanai, surrounded on three sides by the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean, watching the boats and natural scenery.

Each home has its charms. “In the Keys, it’s a seven-minute boat ride to get off of the island,” Henry says. “In Naples, it’s so wonderful to walk down the street to restaurants and shopping.”

While each house is unique in purpose and design, what the two have in common is the Naples creative team of architect, builder and artisans. After building the island home in the late 1990s, Henry Drettmann called upon the team again to build his Naples project, a home that had practical beginnings.

Henry’s late wife, Mary, was ill and traveled monthly to the former Cleveland Clinic in Naples. Henry bought a condominium in 2003 as a comfortable place to stay instead of a hotel during her

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Ralph Lauren red upholstery adds a pop of color to antique French Art Deco occasional pieces.

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treatments. He contacted Naples architect Jeffrey Harrell, who designed Drettmann’s Sunset Key home, to redesign the interior and architectural elements along with his Sunset Key builder Jerry Maxson of Legacy Homes, and planned an impressive kitchen with a deep fryer and a grill for Mary, who loved to cook.

Arleen met Henry through his sister, who was an interior design student with her at Wayne State University. Henry hired Arleen as his designer for his home, the former Stroh Estate in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan.

After Arleen and Henry married, she added her own touch of art and antiques to the Naples home. “They decided to make it contemporary,” Arleen says.

“We’re three blocks from the ocean, but we are in the city.”

An Art Deco gold frieze along the ceiling in the living room coordinates well with a painting by Florida artist Carol Bechtel.

Modern pieces, like the yin-and-yang table and mirrored console table in the master suite combine with commissioned art and Art Deco pieces. Far right: Brushed stainless steel with frosted glass set a modern tone in the master bathroom, with a plasma TV located behind the mirror over the Jacuzzi tub.

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treatments. He contacted Naples architect Jeffrey Harrell, who designed Drettmann’s Sunset Key home, to redesign the interior and architectural elements along with his Sunset Key builder Jerry Maxson of Legacy Homes, and planned an impressive kitchen with a deep fryer and a grill for Mary, who loved to cook.

Arleen met Henry through his sister, who was an interior design student with her at Wayne State University. Henry hired Arleen as his designer for his home, the former Stroh Estate in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan.

After Arleen and Henry married, she added her own touch of art and antiques to the Naples home. “They decided to make it contemporary,” Arleen says.

“We’re three blocks from the ocean, but we are in the city.”

An Art Deco gold frieze along the ceiling in the living room coordinates well with a painting by Florida artist Carol Bechtel.

Modern pieces, like the yin-and-yang table and mirrored console table in the master suite combine with commissioned art and Art Deco pieces. Far right: Brushed stainless steel with frosted glass set a modern tone in the master bathroom, with a plasma TV located behind the mirror over the Jacuzzi tub.

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Mirrors along the wall are practical as well, with a plasma television hidden behind.

The fully equipped kitchen is designed for entertaining.

An antique French Art Deco bar is complemented by an antique Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Classique atomic clock.

In the guest bathroom, Venetian glass is set apart by a Fantasy & Faux custom finish.

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As a designer, she had studied Biedermeier and other creators of simple, elegant designs, never dreaming she would one day be living with Biedermeier furniture, 1920s antiques and French Art Deco pieces, many of which she was able to purchase when they visited their home in Germany during the summers. “When we had the chance to do it, that’s what I got,” she says. “Everything I loved, I incorporated into that house.”

As a result, the Naples condominium became the most contemporary in design of their homes, which include a penthouse in Baden-Baden, Germany of Art Deco style, and a 77-foot Hatteras custom-built yacht. Their Naples home is an eclectic mix of art they love and urban styling—from a 1970s yin-and-yang table to a seventeenth-century Spanish statue.

Arleen ensured the Naples home also reflects the history of the location, built on the site of the former Neptune Motel. She commissioned a life-sized painting of Neptune for the hallway.

For Henry, it was important that the home have all the latest technological advances. Arleen appreciates different conveniences.

“My husband loves the latest television and stereo systems,” Arleen says. “We have a hydraulic TV at the footboard of the bed, two TVs installed behind mirrors, and shutters that provide total blackout. That’s luxury to me.”

Another luxury is that the home’s location makes Naples the perfect stopover when traveling from Michigan to the Keys. The couple spends a little less than six months up north, where most of their children and 10 grandchildren live. When they head south, Naples is a good place to readjust before heading farther south to spend about six months in the Keys.

"We fly here and get acclimated again to Florida,” Arleen says.

“I love having my daughter here when she can’t come to Key West, because it’s more convenient to fly to Fort Myers.”

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Mirrors along the wall are practical as well, with a plasma television hidden behind.

The fully equipped kitchen is designed for entertaining.

An antique French Art Deco bar is complemented by an antique Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Classique atomic clock.

In the guest bathroom, Venetian glass is set apart by a Fantasy & Faux custom finish.

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As a designer, she had studied Biedermeier and other creators of simple, elegant designs, never dreaming she would one day be living with Biedermeier furniture, 1920s antiques and French Art Deco pieces, many of which she was able to purchase when they visited their home in Germany during the summers. “When we had the chance to do it, that’s what I got,” she says. “Everything I loved, I incorporated into that house.”

As a result, the Naples condominium became the most contemporary in design of their homes, which include a penthouse in Baden-Baden, Germany of Art Deco style, and a 77-foot Hatteras custom-built yacht. Their Naples home is an eclectic mix of art they love and urban styling—from a 1970s yin-and-yang table to a seventeenth-century Spanish statue.

Arleen ensured the Naples home also reflects the history of the location, built on the site of the former Neptune Motel. She commissioned a life-sized painting of Neptune for the hallway.

For Henry, it was important that the home have all the latest technological advances. Arleen appreciates different conveniences.

“My husband loves the latest television and stereo systems,” Arleen says. “We have a hydraulic TV at the footboard of the bed, two TVs installed behind mirrors, and shutters that provide total blackout. That’s luxury to me.”

Another luxury is that the home’s location makes Naples the perfect stopover when traveling from Michigan to the Keys. The couple spends a little less than six months up north, where most of their children and 10 grandchildren live. When they head south, Naples is a good place to readjust before heading farther south to spend about six months in the Keys.

"We fly here and get acclimated again to Florida,” Arleen says.

“I love having my daughter here when she can’t come to Key West, because it’s more convenient to fly to Fort Myers.”

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The tile mosaic on the bottom of the zero-edge pool was inspired by a design Henry Drettmann had seen during his travels. The octopus sculpture is by Naplesbased artist Kathy Spalding.

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the Key West culture, buying historic homes downtown. His projects included renovating the former Truman Little White House (now a museum), with his late wife.

Eventually, he wanted more island and less party, and decided to build the first home on Sunset Key, a 27-acre private island a few hundred yards off Key West.

Formerly known as Tank Island, the spoil island was built by the U.S. Navy to serve as a fuel tank depot during the Cold War. When plans were changed, the tanks were never filled, and the government sold the island to private developers.

Because of the logistics of building on an island, and the size of the house, the retreat took three years to build. All of the materials for the home had to be barged to the island, including trucks of cement to pour 48 pilings that anchor the home.

“They couldn’t even bring a full truckload of cement because of the barge limitations,” Henry says.

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The tile mosaic on the bottom of the zero-edge pool was inspired by a design Henry Drettmann had seen during his travels. The octopus sculpture is by Naplesbased artist Kathy Spalding.

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the Key West culture, buying historic homes downtown. His projects included renovating the former Truman Little White House (now a museum), with his late wife.

Eventually, he wanted more island and less party, and decided to build the first home on Sunset Key, a 27-acre private island a few hundred yards off Key West.

Formerly known as Tank Island, the spoil island was built by the U.S. Navy to serve as a fuel tank depot during the Cold War. When plans were changed, the tanks were never filled, and the government sold the island to private developers.

Because of the logistics of building on an island, and the size of the house, the retreat took three years to build. All of the materials for the home had to be barged to the island, including trucks of cement to pour 48 pilings that anchor the home.

“They couldn’t even bring a full truckload of cement because of the barge limitations,” Henry says.

Naples architect Harrell designed three models for the private homes on the island, and his wife, Rhonda Shephard Harrell, NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | JANUARY 2012 99

Although the home veers from classic Key West architecture, it does incorporate the environment in colors and details. “The ceilings have a wavy, organic feel,” architect Jeff Harrell says.

Shells collected in Key West and during travel play an important role throughout the decor.

also an architect, designed the resort buildings for Sunset Key Resort, now the Westin Hotel.

Because he had already lived in homes with typical Key West architecture, Harrell says Drettmann wanted something a little different.

“He wanted something elegant, classical, so we went for a modified Bermuda style.”

Naples designers Betsy Godfrey and Edward Daoust worked with Henry Drettmann originally, and Arleen has refreshed many of the rooms with her own touches, including a guest room and informal dining area festooned with shell-themed fabric and a shell-adorned chandelier by Naples coquillage artist Judith Auclair.

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Although the home veers from classic Key West architecture, it does incorporate the environment in colors and details. “The ceilings have a wavy, organic feel,” architect Jeff Harrell says.

Shells collected in Key West and during travel play an important role throughout the decor.

also an architect, designed the resort buildings for Sunset Key Resort, now the Westin Hotel.

Because he had already lived in homes with typical Key West architecture, Harrell says Drettmann wanted something a little different.

“He wanted something elegant, classical, so we went for a modified Bermuda style.”

Naples designers Betsy Godfrey and Edward Daoust worked with Henry Drettmann originally, and Arleen has refreshed many of the rooms with her own touches, including a guest room and informal dining area festooned with shell-themed fabric and a shell-adorned chandelier by Naples coquillage artist Judith Auclair.

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The home's location is the focus both inside and out.

Inside, Arleen Drettmann's decor is personalized with shell fabric and collected shells, a commissioned painting of the Drettmann family tree, and a shell chandelier created by Naples artist Judith Auclair.

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The kitchen—with three dishwashers, two ovens, two refrigerators, two freezers, appliance garages, deep fryers, griddles and grills—is perfect for spontaneous parties with neighbors, friends and guests, as well as dinners at home. A large pantry is designed for stocking up between grocery deliveries to the island.

The great room can be made greater with pocketing doors opening to the wraparound lanai for a spectacular indoor/ outdoor space. A grand piano provides entertainment, played by musicians from the island or set on electronic mode.

Forget Mallory Square. The best place to see a Key West sunset is right from their lanai. “Our favorite spot is out here,” Arleen says. “The show never ends. It’s like a live reality TV show. The vista is ever-changing with cruise ships, luxury yachts, fishing boats, jet skis, kayaks, boat races, and dolphins.”

"The nice thing about sitting here is it changes all the time,” Henry says. “Sunsets are the nicest part.”

The house is all about details—exquisite ceiling treatments, moldings and even a painting in a niche by Naples Fantasy & Faux in an upper window designed to be lit and seen at night by passersby on the car-free island.

While they are watching the boat traffic, the passing tourists are often watching the Drettmanns. “They think Madonna lives here,” Henry says. “We’ve also heard them say that Oprah lives here.”

What Arleen loves is how the stress seems to drift away as the boat travels to the island; how easy it seems to get into vacation mode in a place that’s always on vacation. “I’m always surrounded by happy people in love,” she says. “Everyone is on vacation, having a fun time. People at a restaurant are not grabbing a quick meal or having a business meeting. They are here with people they want to be with.

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The home's location is the focus both inside and out.

Inside, Arleen Drettmann's decor is personalized with shell fabric and collected shells, a commissioned painting of the Drettmann family tree, and a shell chandelier created by Naples artist Judith Auclair.

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The kitchen—with three dishwashers, two ovens, two refrigerators, two freezers, appliance garages, deep fryers, griddles and grills—is perfect for spontaneous parties with neighbors, friends and guests, as well as dinners at home. A large pantry is designed for stocking up between grocery deliveries to the island.

The great room can be made greater with pocketing doors opening to the wraparound lanai for a spectacular indoor/ outdoor space. A grand piano provides entertainment, played by musicians from the island or set on electronic mode.

Forget Mallory Square. The best place to see a Key West sunset is right from their lanai. “Our favorite spot is out here,” Arleen says. “The show never ends. It’s like a live reality TV show. The vista is ever-changing with cruise ships, luxury yachts, fishing boats, jet skis, kayaks, boat races, and dolphins.”

"The nice thing about sitting here is it changes all the time,” Henry says. “Sunsets are the nicest part.”

The house is all about details—exquisite ceiling treatments, moldings and even a painting in a niche by Naples Fantasy & Faux in an upper window designed to be lit and seen at night by passersby on the car-free island.

While they are watching the boat traffic, the passing tourists are often watching the Drettmanns. “They think Madonna lives here,” Henry says. “We’ve also heard them say that Oprah lives here.”

What Arleen loves is how the stress seems to drift away as the boat travels to the island; how easy it seems to get into vacation mode in a place that’s always on vacation. “I’m always surrounded by happy people in love,” she says. “Everyone is on vacation, having a fun time. People at a restaurant are not grabbing a quick meal or having a business meeting. They are here with people they want to be with.

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A NEW BLEND Winemakers know the advantages of blending different wines to create the desired finish. The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founder of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, also knows the benefits of the right blend of support.

Marisa Lane

BY KATHY BECKER

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he Naples Winter Wine Festival started with a conversation among friends about how to take a small wine event and make it more profitable for charity. That conversation quickly became an organization that now serves as the model for wine festivals and fundraising around the country.

The secret to the success—in 11 years, the festival has poured $94.5 million into area children’s charities—is the foundation’s organizational structure, which ensures that those who support its efforts are thoroughly committed.

A small paid staff and volunteer trustees from the community run the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), which puts on the Naples Winter Wine Festival, as well as administers the funds raised by it.

“The idea is that it’s just a lot more than writing a check,” says NCEF Chairman of the Board Bob Scott. “Trustees are actively involved in putting on dinners. Nine of the trustees are on the grant committee, with ongoing liaising with different charities.

The board meets frequently with subfunctions, including public relations, and some of the administrative aspects. There is a lot to do. Our staff is small for the reach

and complexity of what we do. We rely on the trustees to do the heavy lifting.”

Eighteen couples began discussing how to create a world-class wine festival in 2000, and quickly became doers, inviting more than 30 chefs and vintners to stage the first festival in 2001.

As the festival grew, additional doers were added occasionally to the founding group during the first 10 years. As the festival settles in to its second decade, a new trustee category has been created, Emeritus Trustee, to allow founders to take a step back and new trustees to be added.

“Originally it was a much smaller group,” says Scott, who became a trustee with his wife, Karen, in 2006 after moving to Naples full-time from New York, where they were active in a number of charities. “As it grew, we needed more trustees. We need to be the size we are now.”

Currently, 69 trustees serve the organi-

zation, with 11 emeritus trustees. “Trustees who served actively for 10 years began to run out of gas, especially when you consider how active they have to be,” Scott says. “Some of the trustees like to downshift a little, and they’ve earned it.”

At the same time, adding new trustees to the blend brings new ideas and resources.

“To keep the Wine Festival successful, we need to keep it fresh,” Scott says. “Each year the new co-chairmen put their own spin. We don’t totally reinvent each year; we season with new spices. From the new trustees, we get freshness, a new set of eyes, energy. We get involvement in different geographic parts of the community. It’s important.”

Culture Keeping the culture of the organization intact even as it changes is critical. New trustees are suggested by existing trustees,

Far left: Trustees Monte Ahuja (bidding) and Usha Ahuja (center) at the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival.

Left: Vintner and auctioneer Ann Colgin has been involved with the festival since the beginning and has earned the title of Honorary Trustee.

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A NEW BLEND Winemakers know the advantages of blending different wines to create the desired finish. The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founder of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, also knows the benefits of the right blend of support.

Marisa Lane

BY KATHY BECKER

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Louis Venne

T

he Naples Winter Wine Festival started with a conversation among friends about how to take a small wine event and make it more profitable for charity. That conversation quickly became an organization that now serves as the model for wine festivals and fundraising around the country.

The secret to the success—in 11 years, the festival has poured $94.5 million into area children’s charities—is the foundation’s organizational structure, which ensures that those who support its efforts are thoroughly committed.

A small paid staff and volunteer trustees from the community run the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), which puts on the Naples Winter Wine Festival, as well as administers the funds raised by it.

“The idea is that it’s just a lot more than writing a check,” says NCEF Chairman of the Board Bob Scott. “Trustees are actively involved in putting on dinners. Nine of the trustees are on the grant committee, with ongoing liaising with different charities.

The board meets frequently with subfunctions, including public relations, and some of the administrative aspects. There is a lot to do. Our staff is small for the reach

and complexity of what we do. We rely on the trustees to do the heavy lifting.”

Eighteen couples began discussing how to create a world-class wine festival in 2000, and quickly became doers, inviting more than 30 chefs and vintners to stage the first festival in 2001.

As the festival grew, additional doers were added occasionally to the founding group during the first 10 years. As the festival settles in to its second decade, a new trustee category has been created, Emeritus Trustee, to allow founders to take a step back and new trustees to be added.

“Originally it was a much smaller group,” says Scott, who became a trustee with his wife, Karen, in 2006 after moving to Naples full-time from New York, where they were active in a number of charities. “As it grew, we needed more trustees. We need to be the size we are now.”

Currently, 69 trustees serve the organi-

zation, with 11 emeritus trustees. “Trustees who served actively for 10 years began to run out of gas, especially when you consider how active they have to be,” Scott says. “Some of the trustees like to downshift a little, and they’ve earned it.”

At the same time, adding new trustees to the blend brings new ideas and resources.

“To keep the Wine Festival successful, we need to keep it fresh,” Scott says. “Each year the new co-chairmen put their own spin. We don’t totally reinvent each year; we season with new spices. From the new trustees, we get freshness, a new set of eyes, energy. We get involvement in different geographic parts of the community. It’s important.”

Culture Keeping the culture of the organization intact even as it changes is critical. New trustees are suggested by existing trustees,

Far left: Trustees Monte Ahuja (bidding) and Usha Ahuja (center) at the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival.

Left: Vintner and auctioneer Ann Colgin has been involved with the festival since the beginning and has earned the title of Honorary Trustee.

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and then approved by the board once the candidates understand what is expected and agree to be involved.

“It’s a close-knit organization,” Scott says. “You are in the foxhole with a compatible group of people. It’s not one of those organizations where your name is on the letterhead and you never go to a meeting. The trustees are the best filters for finding new trustees. Given the financial and time commitment involved, it would be difficult to not enjoy the company of fellow trustees.”

For their part, the trustees are expected to provide direct financial support for five years as well as sponsor or cosponsor wine dinners frequently in their homes. In addition, trustees are called upon to use their resources to contribute auction lots and invite potential bidders.

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organization. Dave Gibbons, a new trustee with his wife, Pat, in 2010, says he bought a home in Mediterra in 2007 after selling his business, and heard about the festival.

He was unable to attend in 2008 because the event was sold out, but went the next year. “I was retired and was actively paying attention and looking at charitable efforts to invest time and money on good initiatives,” he says. “It didn’t hurt that Pat and I love wine. We were very impressed with the approach taken by NCEF. Not just money, but time, energy and effort making sure the money is well spent and getting the biggest bang for the buck.”

After living and working in Naples for 30 years, Sandi and Tom Moran already knew many of the charities supported by the foundation, some of them from their inception. “We’ve been in town, involved with these charities almost since the beginning,” Tom says. “We’ve raised kids

here and been here more than 30 years.

Naples has been very good to us. It’s our responsibility to give back.”

With their children grown, the Morans decided they wanted to increase their charitable participation and became trustees in 2010. “The biggest thing for us was the Meet the Kids Day,” Sandi says of one of the activities of the festival, where participants get to see how the money raised at the festival is being used by the nonprofit organizations by meeting beneficiaries. “We already knew a lot of the trustees. It was eye-opening to see what an impact the NCEF is making in Collier,” Sandi says.

Monte Ahuja also was looking to put down roots in the community as he and his wife, Usha, transitioned to spending more time in Naples. They were invited to the festival by trustees Jim and Linda Malone four years ago and jumped in to support by

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is it’s like being part of an extended family. We’ve traveled with some of them. It’s definitely rewarding.”

The Gibbons attended their first Naples Winter Wine Festival without knowing any of the trustees, but feel the social aspect is a bonus to the charitable impact.

“Some of the magic is how these people work together,” Dave Gibbons says.

“We’ve made a lot of terrific friends since we started with the Wine Festival. There’s a lot of enjoyment in meeting people with similar interests. People who love wine are good at sharing. I can’t say enough about how terrific I think the results of this effort are. The fact that we have so much fun doing it is great.” u

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actively bidding, purchasing a Bentley for $1.2 million. In 2010 they became trustees and hosted their first wine dinner. “We are extremely involved in northern Cleveland,” Ahuja says. “We will be spending more time in Naples than before, and we have the same desire to be involved in the community.”

New trustees Don and Angela Smith are already involved in the community as creators of Angelina’s Ristorante and Agave Southwestern Grill. “This may sound a little corny, but we love this area,” Don says. “I’ve never seen an assemblage of people committed to do something like the Naples Winter Wine Festival.”

Trustees Sandi and Tom Moran

Toast of the Town Many say the festival is a success because it is fun. Enjoying fine wine and food is definitely part of the equation, and something that the trustees have in common.

“It is social,” Scott says. “We enjoy a bottle of wine at the trustee meetings, and it’s part of the culture. We celebrate the skills of the best chefs. The social element is important.”

For Sandi Moran, the fine food and wine component was definitely a plus. As Bailli for the Bailliage de Naples of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, she knows a thing or two about staging large dinner parties. This year, she served on the festival’s chef committee, traveling to recruit culinary talent.

“We’ve made a lot of new friends,” she says. “The nice thing about being a trustee

Trustees Don and Pat Gibbons, left, with Jeannelle and Brian Brady and Cheryl Pifer

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Wines from some of the best vineyards in the world are represented at the festival.

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Trustees Don and Angela Smith, left, with vintners Barbara and John Shafer

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and then approved by the board once the candidates understand what is expected and agree to be involved.

“It’s a close-knit organization,” Scott says. “You are in the foxhole with a compatible group of people. It’s not one of those organizations where your name is on the letterhead and you never go to a meeting. The trustees are the best filters for finding new trustees. Given the financial and time commitment involved, it would be difficult to not enjoy the company of fellow trustees.”

For their part, the trustees are expected to provide direct financial support for five years as well as sponsor or cosponsor wine dinners frequently in their homes. In addition, trustees are called upon to use their resources to contribute auction lots and invite potential bidders.

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organization. Dave Gibbons, a new trustee with his wife, Pat, in 2010, says he bought a home in Mediterra in 2007 after selling his business, and heard about the festival.

He was unable to attend in 2008 because the event was sold out, but went the next year. “I was retired and was actively paying attention and looking at charitable efforts to invest time and money on good initiatives,” he says. “It didn’t hurt that Pat and I love wine. We were very impressed with the approach taken by NCEF. Not just money, but time, energy and effort making sure the money is well spent and getting the biggest bang for the buck.”

After living and working in Naples for 30 years, Sandi and Tom Moran already knew many of the charities supported by the foundation, some of them from their inception. “We’ve been in town, involved with these charities almost since the beginning,” Tom says. “We’ve raised kids

here and been here more than 30 years.

Naples has been very good to us. It’s our responsibility to give back.”

With their children grown, the Morans decided they wanted to increase their charitable participation and became trustees in 2010. “The biggest thing for us was the Meet the Kids Day,” Sandi says of one of the activities of the festival, where participants get to see how the money raised at the festival is being used by the nonprofit organizations by meeting beneficiaries. “We already knew a lot of the trustees. It was eye-opening to see what an impact the NCEF is making in Collier,” Sandi says.

Monte Ahuja also was looking to put down roots in the community as he and his wife, Usha, transitioned to spending more time in Naples. They were invited to the festival by trustees Jim and Linda Malone four years ago and jumped in to support by

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is it’s like being part of an extended family. We’ve traveled with some of them. It’s definitely rewarding.”

The Gibbons attended their first Naples Winter Wine Festival without knowing any of the trustees, but feel the social aspect is a bonus to the charitable impact.

“Some of the magic is how these people work together,” Dave Gibbons says.

“We’ve made a lot of terrific friends since we started with the Wine Festival. There’s a lot of enjoyment in meeting people with similar interests. People who love wine are good at sharing. I can’t say enough about how terrific I think the results of this effort are. The fact that we have so much fun doing it is great.” u

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actively bidding, purchasing a Bentley for $1.2 million. In 2010 they became trustees and hosted their first wine dinner. “We are extremely involved in northern Cleveland,” Ahuja says. “We will be spending more time in Naples than before, and we have the same desire to be involved in the community.”

New trustees Don and Angela Smith are already involved in the community as creators of Angelina’s Ristorante and Agave Southwestern Grill. “This may sound a little corny, but we love this area,” Don says. “I’ve never seen an assemblage of people committed to do something like the Naples Winter Wine Festival.”

Trustees Sandi and Tom Moran

Toast of the Town Many say the festival is a success because it is fun. Enjoying fine wine and food is definitely part of the equation, and something that the trustees have in common.

“It is social,” Scott says. “We enjoy a bottle of wine at the trustee meetings, and it’s part of the culture. We celebrate the skills of the best chefs. The social element is important.”

For Sandi Moran, the fine food and wine component was definitely a plus. As Bailli for the Bailliage de Naples of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, she knows a thing or two about staging large dinner parties. This year, she served on the festival’s chef committee, traveling to recruit culinary talent.

“We’ve made a lot of new friends,” she says. “The nice thing about being a trustee

Trustees Don and Pat Gibbons, left, with Jeannelle and Brian Brady and Cheryl Pifer

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Wines from some of the best vineyards in the world are represented at the festival.

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Trustees Don and Angela Smith, left, with vintners Barbara and John Shafer

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Marissa Collections One of Naples’ most popular luxury shopping destinations has added another dimension of chic. Part boutique and part lounge, the new shoe salon at Marissa Collections offers the latest and greatest in footwear from top designers such as Reed Krakoff, Pierre Hardy and Phillip Lim, joining collections from Lanvin, Alexander McQueen, Oscar de la Renta and others.

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Leslie Hindman Auctioneers One of the nation’s largest full-service auction houses and an industry leader with more than 30 years’ experience, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers has an international reputation for achieving record prices. LHA conducts more than 40 sales a year specializing in fine furniture, decorative arts, books and manuscripts, Asian art, fine jewelry and timepieces, and vintage couture and accessories.

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U.S. Bank The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank, headed in Florida by Atlantic Region President Heidi Steiger, proudly sponsors The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, scheduled to open in February. The museum’s mission is to provide children and their families with an inspiring environment in which to play, learn and dream.

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Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida Rockabye Collier, a classic rock ’n’ roll dance party, is scheduled for March 10 atop the parking facility at Waterside Shops. The event raises awareness and money to support the construction of the new Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, while celebrating the lives of children throughout the community. It also will feature “Taste of Waterside”—dinner and drink provided by Waterside restaurants—auctions, prize drawings and a signature cocktail to commemorate the occasion. Tickets are $150.

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The ninth biannual Estero Fine Art Show January 7 and 8 brings top-notch local artists’ works in a variety of media, including paintings, clay, glass, sculpture, wood, fiber, jewelry, photography and more. The juried show will be at the Miromar Outlet Mall. For information: hotworks.org/esterofineartshow.

Spirit of Winter, John Cheer, ceramic, 37 by 40 inches, 2009

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ART & MUSEUMS Artist Colony at the Esplanade, Marco Island—Last Wednesday Art Walk, Jan. 25; 239-642-0528.

David Ortiz

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Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs—Raku & You, Jan. 3; The Art of Food & Wine, create artwork, plus wines paired with small plates and canapés by FineMark Chef Kristina San Filippo, Jan. 11, FineMark National Bank & Trust, Bonita Springs; Alla Prima Alla Fun! painting and refreshments, Jan. 12; Southwest Florida Pastel Society exhibition, reception Jan. 13, show Jan. 13-26; Bonita Springs National Art Festival, Jan. 14-15, Promenade at Bonita Bay; Art Walk at the Promenade, Jan. 26; 239-495-8989.

Toast of the Town In the spirit of Kentucky’s mint julep and New York’s Manhattan, the Naples Originals group of local, independent restaurants has created a contest for the public to choose a cocktail to become this area’s defining libation, the Naples Original Cocktail.

The group tapped the talents of celebrity mixologist David Ortiz—ambassador for The American Still Life Craft Spirit Portfolio, featured personality on the Sundance Channel show Iconoclasts, founding president of the United States Bartenders’ Guild Florida Chapter, and bartender at the Viceroy Hotel’s Club 50 in Miami—to create the six contending cocktails.

The candidates will feature fresh tropical fruits and vegetables, mixed intriguingly with artisanal spirits from small, independent distilleries. Ortiz’s cocktails are based on spirits from distilleries in the American Still Life Collection, a group of craft distilleries making distinctive small-batch spirits.

These choices fit well with the mission of Naples Originals; American Still Life supports independent businesses and locally sourced, organic and seasonal ingredients, as does the restaurant group.

Local bartenders will learn about the craft spirits used in the competition and how to make the six cocktails at a private seminar January 12 at M Waterfront Grille. Later that day, Naples Originals will host a public cocktail party at Stoney’s Steakhouse. For a $10 fee, attendees will sample the six contenders and vote for their favorite. The cocktail garnering the most votes will become the Naples Original Cocktail. Several bars and restaurants throughout Collier County will include the winner on their drink menus; the only remaining requirement to make the drink an iconic classic is for us to order often and raise a glass to Naples. For information on the event, visit naplesoriginals.com. —Kat Smith

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Collier County Museum, Naples— Pirates: The Last Scourge on the Gulf exhibit, Jan. 1-April 30; 239-252-8476.

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Soup’s On Empty Bowls Naples is so much fun, people of all ages line the blocks surrounding Cambier Park to wait hours before the event begins. It’s about more than having a good time, though; the annual fundraiser January 28 benefits the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida. Attendees pay $10 for handcrafted pottery bowls created by local artists, art teachers, students and others to be filled with delicious soups donated by local restaurants, including title sponsor Panera Bread. The 2011 event sold out 1,500 bowls and served up some 280 gallons of soup plus bread to the crowd.

Each year, attendees also enjoy live music, pottery demonstrations, a silent auction and pottery painting in the park. “It’s an uplifting event that doesn’t cost a lot and is a good value while supporting a great cause,” says Joyce Jacobs, associate director of the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Last year, the event raised $35,000. Jacobs notes that the need for food is even greater now than in previous years, so she is hoping for even more bowls to sell this year. For more information, visit emptybowlsnaples.org. —K.S.

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Nature Fest Celebrate the rich natural wonders of the area at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve’s Eighth Annual Southwest Florida Nature Festival January 13-15. Explore the environs through 40-plus guided field trips to wildlife hot spots for birding walks, boat tours and more, as well as activities at both Rookery Bay and the Naples Botanical Garden.

The festival offers compelling presentations, such as a keynote address by noted nature documentary filmmakers Judy Fieth and Michael Male (whose work has been shown on NOVA and Blue Planet) on The Big Lives of Florida’s Waterbirds. Other presentations will tap local wildlife experts’ knowledge about our flora and fauna. To register for trips and full event details, visit rookerybay.org.

DeBruyne Fine Art, Naples—Artist E.J. Paprocki, Impressionist oils of Europe, the United States, and “Children on the Beach” series, Jan. 12; artist Jenness Cortez, “Homage to the Creative Spirit,” classic realism and tromp l’oeil, Jan. 26; debruynefineart.com.

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, Naples—Annual Wildlife & Wildlands Art Show, works by 15 to 20 artists, food and Royal Scoop ice cream, Jan 14; delnorwiggins.org.

Everglades Society for Historic Preservation—Art in the Glades, art sale, lunch, music, Jan. 21; evergladeshistorical.org.

Gardner-Colby Gallery, Naples— Textures, group show, John Schuyler, Rebecca Kinkead, Dale Payson, Ran Adler, opening reception, Jan. 26; gardner colbygallery.com.

Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida, Naples—Project Tolerance: Faces of Anne Frank, original

Still life by Jihong Shi

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ART & MUSEUMS Artist Colony at the Esplanade, Marco Island—Last Wednesday Art Walk, Jan. 25; 239-642-0528.

David Ortiz

DAVID LOPEZ

Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs—Raku & You, Jan. 3; The Art of Food & Wine, create artwork, plus wines paired with small plates and canapés by FineMark Chef Kristina San Filippo, Jan. 11, FineMark National Bank & Trust, Bonita Springs; Alla Prima Alla Fun! painting and refreshments, Jan. 12; Southwest Florida Pastel Society exhibition, reception Jan. 13, show Jan. 13-26; Bonita Springs National Art Festival, Jan. 14-15, Promenade at Bonita Bay; Art Walk at the Promenade, Jan. 26; 239-495-8989.

Toast of the Town In the spirit of Kentucky’s mint julep and New York’s Manhattan, the Naples Originals group of local, independent restaurants has created a contest for the public to choose a cocktail to become this area’s defining libation, the Naples Original Cocktail.

The group tapped the talents of celebrity mixologist David Ortiz—ambassador for The American Still Life Craft Spirit Portfolio, featured personality on the Sundance Channel show Iconoclasts, founding president of the United States Bartenders’ Guild Florida Chapter, and bartender at the Viceroy Hotel’s Club 50 in Miami—to create the six contending cocktails.

The candidates will feature fresh tropical fruits and vegetables, mixed intriguingly with artisanal spirits from small, independent distilleries. Ortiz’s cocktails are based on spirits from distilleries in the American Still Life Collection, a group of craft distilleries making distinctive small-batch spirits.

These choices fit well with the mission of Naples Originals; American Still Life supports independent businesses and locally sourced, organic and seasonal ingredients, as does the restaurant group.

Local bartenders will learn about the craft spirits used in the competition and how to make the six cocktails at a private seminar January 12 at M Waterfront Grille. Later that day, Naples Originals will host a public cocktail party at Stoney’s Steakhouse. For a $10 fee, attendees will sample the six contenders and vote for their favorite. The cocktail garnering the most votes will become the Naples Original Cocktail. Several bars and restaurants throughout Collier County will include the winner on their drink menus; the only remaining requirement to make the drink an iconic classic is for us to order often and raise a glass to Naples. For information on the event, visit naplesoriginals.com. —Kat Smith

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Collier County Museum, Naples— Pirates: The Last Scourge on the Gulf exhibit, Jan. 1-April 30; 239-252-8476.

Naples Punch

Soup’s On Empty Bowls Naples is so much fun, people of all ages line the blocks surrounding Cambier Park to wait hours before the event begins. It’s about more than having a good time, though; the annual fundraiser January 28 benefits the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida. Attendees pay $10 for handcrafted pottery bowls created by local artists, art teachers, students and others to be filled with delicious soups donated by local restaurants, including title sponsor Panera Bread. The 2011 event sold out 1,500 bowls and served up some 280 gallons of soup plus bread to the crowd.

Each year, attendees also enjoy live music, pottery demonstrations, a silent auction and pottery painting in the park. “It’s an uplifting event that doesn’t cost a lot and is a good value while supporting a great cause,” says Joyce Jacobs, associate director of the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Last year, the event raised $35,000. Jacobs notes that the need for food is even greater now than in previous years, so she is hoping for even more bowls to sell this year. For more information, visit emptybowlsnaples.org. —K.S.

Michael Male

Nature Fest Celebrate the rich natural wonders of the area at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve’s Eighth Annual Southwest Florida Nature Festival January 13-15. Explore the environs through 40-plus guided field trips to wildlife hot spots for birding walks, boat tours and more, as well as activities at both Rookery Bay and the Naples Botanical Garden.

The festival offers compelling presentations, such as a keynote address by noted nature documentary filmmakers Judy Fieth and Michael Male (whose work has been shown on NOVA and Blue Planet) on The Big Lives of Florida’s Waterbirds. Other presentations will tap local wildlife experts’ knowledge about our flora and fauna. To register for trips and full event details, visit rookerybay.org.

DeBruyne Fine Art, Naples—Artist E.J. Paprocki, Impressionist oils of Europe, the United States, and “Children on the Beach” series, Jan. 12; artist Jenness Cortez, “Homage to the Creative Spirit,” classic realism and tromp l’oeil, Jan. 26; debruynefineart.com.

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, Naples—Annual Wildlife & Wildlands Art Show, works by 15 to 20 artists, food and Royal Scoop ice cream, Jan 14; delnorwiggins.org.

Everglades Society for Historic Preservation—Art in the Glades, art sale, lunch, music, Jan. 21; evergladeshistorical.org.

Gardner-Colby Gallery, Naples— Textures, group show, John Schuyler, Rebecca Kinkead, Dale Payson, Ran Adler, opening reception, Jan. 26; gardner colbygallery.com.

Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida, Naples—Project Tolerance: Faces of Anne Frank, original

Still life by Jihong Shi

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RITZ-CARLTON GOLF RESORT SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM

The Headliners

Delilah

The Ritz Delights with Delilah

Low Roof Barn, Wolf Kahn

Marianne Friedland Gallery, Naples—Important Works by American Masters, works by Wolf Kahn, Milton Avery, Al Held, Esteban Vicente, Jules Olitski, Friedel Dzubas and Barker Fairley, Jan. 26-Feb. 7; 239-262-3484 paintings by Sanibel artist Myra Roberts, Jan. 5-31; holocaustmuseumswfl.org.

KVS Interior Design, The Sultan Gallery, Bonita Springs—Explosions of Color exhibit, opening reception Jan. 5; 239-949-6700.

Marco Island Center for the Arts—Kraft Fairs Fundraiser for the Art League, Jan. 7, 8; Maine Craft Guild Fiber Artists, On the Wall/Off the Wall Fiber exhibit, Jan. 9-Feb. 1; marcoislandart.org.

Marco Island Historical Society—Against All Odds: The Florida Highwaymen, painting exhibit, through Feb 29; 239-642-1440.

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Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, Estero—Fourth Annual Art on the Lake outdoor art show, Jan. 29; miromarart onthelake.com.

Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art Center, Naples—ARTScool Student Exhibition, through Jan. 31; Exhibition of Lithographs from Galerie Mourlot, New York, through Jan. 15; Members’ Gallery Second Show, through Jan. 17; Under an Open Sky, through Feb. 27; Art in the Park, Jan. 7; Downtown Naples New Year’s Art Fair, Fifth Avenue South, Jan. 7-8; Members’ Gallery Show, Songs We Love, reception, Jan. 27, show Jan. 28-Feb. 28; 239-262-6517.

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples’ first decade of providing luxury accommodations and hosting myriad memorable events calls for a big party.

National after-dark radio personality Delilah, whose program airs on Southwest Florida’s Lite 93.7 FM, will be on hand to host the tenth anniversary party and make live dedications January 20 in the new Grand Lawn Pavilion. Various ticket options are available for the Anniversary Celebration, all of which include live music by local band The Headliners, dancing and an extravagant array of desserts. An exclusive pre-party dinner with Delilah, featuring three courses created

by The Ritz-Carlton culinary team, is also offered, along with packages including overnight stays. In keeping with a tradition of contributing to the community, The Ritz-Carlton will donate 10 percent of ticket proceeds to the Naples Children & Education Foundation. For more information, 293-598-6644, ritzcarlton. com/naplesgolf.

Naples Artcrafters—Fine Art & Craft Show, Jan. 14; 239-434-0781.

Naples Botanical Garden—Dogs in the Garden, Thursdays and Saturdays; Wonder Program, themed family activities, Jan. 7, 8, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29; Family Fun Day & Outing, Jan. 14; naplesgarden.org.

Naples Historical Society—Tours of Palm Cottage, Tuesdays-Saturdays; walking

Sculpture by Sally Bright

Miromar Outlets, Estero—Bi-Annual Estero Fine Art Show, juried fine art and craft event, Jan. 7-8; HotWorks.org tours of the Historic District, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25; guided tours of the Norris Gardens, Jan. 5, 19; NaplesHistoricalSociety.org.

Naples Zoo—Night Eyes Tours, Jan. 3, 26; Night Cubs Family Tours, Jan. 6; 239-262-6517.

SPONSORS:

Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art—Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist exhibit, through Jan. 15; Third Annual Schrenk Student Photography Exhibit, through Jan. 29; Evolution/Revolution: 50 Years of American Studio Glass, through April 1; Louise Nevelson exhibition, Jan. 14-April 29; 239-597-1900.

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve—Sixth Annual Juried Painting Exhibition, through Jan. 28; Sunset to Starlight Cruise, three-hour boat trip during full moon to Keewaydin, Jan. 9; Cruise Through Time, guided boat trip to remote areas, Jan. 18; 239-417-6310.

Shirley Street Galleries & Studios, Naples—Many Ways of Speaking exhibit, Jan. 21-22; 239-572-3386.

The Shoppes at Vanderbilt, Naples—Naples Masters Art Festival, benefits the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Jan. 21-22; boulderbrook.net.

Southwest Florida Pastel Society—Alla Prima annual fundraiser, includes a Paint Around, silent and Chinese auction, event held in conjunction with show at Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs,

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Liz Jessee, Gala Chair Susan Gohl, Honorary Chair For more information, call (239) 261-0337, ext.

3857 or e-mail kim.azaranderson@cancer.org.

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RITZ-CARLTON GOLF RESORT SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM

The Headliners

Delilah

The Ritz Delights with Delilah

Low Roof Barn, Wolf Kahn

Marianne Friedland Gallery, Naples—Important Works by American Masters, works by Wolf Kahn, Milton Avery, Al Held, Esteban Vicente, Jules Olitski, Friedel Dzubas and Barker Fairley, Jan. 26-Feb. 7; 239-262-3484 paintings by Sanibel artist Myra Roberts, Jan. 5-31; holocaustmuseumswfl.org.

KVS Interior Design, The Sultan Gallery, Bonita Springs—Explosions of Color exhibit, opening reception Jan. 5; 239-949-6700.

Marco Island Center for the Arts—Kraft Fairs Fundraiser for the Art League, Jan. 7, 8; Maine Craft Guild Fiber Artists, On the Wall/Off the Wall Fiber exhibit, Jan. 9-Feb. 1; marcoislandart.org.

Marco Island Historical Society—Against All Odds: The Florida Highwaymen, painting exhibit, through Feb 29; 239-642-1440.

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Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, Estero—Fourth Annual Art on the Lake outdoor art show, Jan. 29; miromarart onthelake.com.

Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art Center, Naples—ARTScool Student Exhibition, through Jan. 31; Exhibition of Lithographs from Galerie Mourlot, New York, through Jan. 15; Members’ Gallery Second Show, through Jan. 17; Under an Open Sky, through Feb. 27; Art in the Park, Jan. 7; Downtown Naples New Year’s Art Fair, Fifth Avenue South, Jan. 7-8; Members’ Gallery Show, Songs We Love, reception, Jan. 27, show Jan. 28-Feb. 28; 239-262-6517.

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples’ first decade of providing luxury accommodations and hosting myriad memorable events calls for a big party.

National after-dark radio personality Delilah, whose program airs on Southwest Florida’s Lite 93.7 FM, will be on hand to host the tenth anniversary party and make live dedications January 20 in the new Grand Lawn Pavilion. Various ticket options are available for the Anniversary Celebration, all of which include live music by local band The Headliners, dancing and an extravagant array of desserts. An exclusive pre-party dinner with Delilah, featuring three courses created

by The Ritz-Carlton culinary team, is also offered, along with packages including overnight stays. In keeping with a tradition of contributing to the community, The Ritz-Carlton will donate 10 percent of ticket proceeds to the Naples Children & Education Foundation. For more information, 293-598-6644, ritzcarlton. com/naplesgolf.

Naples Artcrafters—Fine Art & Craft Show, Jan. 14; 239-434-0781.

Naples Botanical Garden—Dogs in the Garden, Thursdays and Saturdays; Wonder Program, themed family activities, Jan. 7, 8, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29; Family Fun Day & Outing, Jan. 14; naplesgarden.org.

Naples Historical Society—Tours of Palm Cottage, Tuesdays-Saturdays; walking

Sculpture by Sally Bright

Miromar Outlets, Estero—Bi-Annual Estero Fine Art Show, juried fine art and craft event, Jan. 7-8; HotWorks.org tours of the Historic District, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25; guided tours of the Norris Gardens, Jan. 5, 19; NaplesHistoricalSociety.org.

Naples Zoo—Night Eyes Tours, Jan. 3, 26; Night Cubs Family Tours, Jan. 6; 239-262-6517.

SPONSORS:

Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art—Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist exhibit, through Jan. 15; Third Annual Schrenk Student Photography Exhibit, through Jan. 29; Evolution/Revolution: 50 Years of American Studio Glass, through April 1; Louise Nevelson exhibition, Jan. 14-April 29; 239-597-1900.

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve—Sixth Annual Juried Painting Exhibition, through Jan. 28; Sunset to Starlight Cruise, three-hour boat trip during full moon to Keewaydin, Jan. 9; Cruise Through Time, guided boat trip to remote areas, Jan. 18; 239-417-6310.

Shirley Street Galleries & Studios, Naples—Many Ways of Speaking exhibit, Jan. 21-22; 239-572-3386.

The Shoppes at Vanderbilt, Naples—Naples Masters Art Festival, benefits the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Jan. 21-22; boulderbrook.net.

Southwest Florida Pastel Society—Alla Prima annual fundraiser, includes a Paint Around, silent and Chinese auction, event held in conjunction with show at Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs,

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This is a party not to miss! You will enjoy an evening of fabulous auction items, delectable dining and continuous dancing with the Miami’s City Lights band!

Liz Jessee, Gala Chair Susan Gohl, Honorary Chair For more information, call (239) 261-0337, ext.

3857 or e-mail kim.azaranderson@cancer.org.

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benefits the Sam Platt Scholarship for high school seniors, Jan. 22; 239-384-9675.

Sweet Art Gallery, Naples—Janis Seigel & Louis Silvati exhibition, Jan. 19-20; 239-5972110.

Trudy Labell Fine Art, Naples—35th Anniversary “Go Figure” Show, Jan. 25; 239434-7778.

BRAD STANTON

Underground Art Wednesday—North Naples Arts Alliance, Jan. 6; 239-821-1061.

Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art Center, Naples—The Art of Tommy Simpson, sculpture, preview reception, Jan. 27, exhibit Jan. 28-Feb. 27; naplesart.org

CHILDREN/TEENS Collier County Audubon Society— Audubon Young Birders Club, birding trip, Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk, Jan. 21; collieraudubon.org.

Gulfshore Playhouse—STAR After-

school Classes, Series 3 dates: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, Norris Center, Naples; gulfshoreplayhouse.org.

Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples—Make and Take Workshop, Jan. 4; 239-597-1900.

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FILM Cambier Park, Naples—Outdoor Movie Night, Jan. 21; 239-213-3058.

Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs— Films for Film Lovers, Coco Before Chanel, Jan. 9, Amelie, Jan. 23; artcenterbonita.org.

Naples Botanical Garden—Bridesmaids, Jan. 27; naplesgarden.org.

Naples Historical Society, Palm Cottage Theater—Naples Oral Histories:

Closing the Café, George B. Luks

Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art—Prendergast to Pollock, Jan. 24-April 15; THEPHIL.ORG

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DESIGNERS’ BOUTIQUE Monday & Tuesday, February 20 & 21, 2012 9 am - 5 pm

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

1186 Third Street South, Old Naples Call for reservations 239.434.7258 www.SeaSaltNaples.com

Plaza Ballroom & Artisan Room 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples no admission - $5 valet Monday, or complimentary valet parking with a Ritz-Carlton retail or food and beverage purchase!

Featuring 32 exceptional vendors:

Fabrizio Aielli, Award Winning Chef Esquire Magazine Best New Restaurant 2009 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2009, 2010 & 2011 Gulf Shore Life Magazine Best Overall Restaurant 2010 Florida Trend Golden Spoon Award 2010 Gulf Shore Life Magazine Best VIP Dining Service 2011 101 of America’s Most Delicious Noodle Dishes by Grub Street NY 2011 158 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

1290 Third Street South, Old Naples www.BarbatellaNaples.com

Anita Ford Collection • Balbianello, Inc. • Bird Dog Bay • Campus Peddler • Catch All • The Clara Williams Collection • Cynthia Alexander LLC • Detra Kay Jewelry Design • Fancy’s Folly • Fleurs de Jardin • The Girl with a Pearl • Kate Hanks • Lalo Handbags • Lisa Taylor • Marg of Pepper Pike, LLC • Melanie White Designs • Nina McLemore Collection • Philip Sawyer Designs • Queen Bea Studio Designs • The Brave Brown Bag • ThRedHeads • The Romantic Room • Rose & Harper • Rungolee • Sheila Cahill Designs • Sissy Pie Originals • Three Islands • threesisters • Trillion • Valerie Louthan • Vanderbilt Galler y • A Wreath of Wishes

2012 Mending Broken Hearts with Hope Luncheon 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2012 The Ritz-Carlton, Naples 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples

Featuring Dr. Jackson Katz

internationally known educator, author, filmmaker, cultural theorist and anti-violence advocate Tickets: $350/person; $1,500/Patron.

Sponsorships available. Please call 239.775.3862, ext. 261 for details. benefiting

confidential 24-hour crisis line: 239.775.1101 • TTY 239.775.4265 www.naplesshelter.org

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benefits the Sam Platt Scholarship for high school seniors, Jan. 22; 239-384-9675.

Sweet Art Gallery, Naples—Janis Seigel & Louis Silvati exhibition, Jan. 19-20; 239-5972110.

Trudy Labell Fine Art, Naples—35th Anniversary “Go Figure” Show, Jan. 25; 239434-7778.

BRAD STANTON

Underground Art Wednesday—North Naples Arts Alliance, Jan. 6; 239-821-1061.

Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art Center, Naples—The Art of Tommy Simpson, sculpture, preview reception, Jan. 27, exhibit Jan. 28-Feb. 27; naplesart.org

CHILDREN/TEENS Collier County Audubon Society— Audubon Young Birders Club, birding trip, Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk, Jan. 21; collieraudubon.org.

Gulfshore Playhouse—STAR After-

school Classes, Series 3 dates: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, Norris Center, Naples; gulfshoreplayhouse.org.

Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples—Make and Take Workshop, Jan. 4; 239-597-1900.

JOHN BIGELOW TAYLOR AND DIANNE DUBLER PHOTOGRAPHY

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FILM Cambier Park, Naples—Outdoor Movie Night, Jan. 21; 239-213-3058.

Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs— Films for Film Lovers, Coco Before Chanel, Jan. 9, Amelie, Jan. 23; artcenterbonita.org.

Naples Botanical Garden—Bridesmaids, Jan. 27; naplesgarden.org.

Naples Historical Society, Palm Cottage Theater—Naples Oral Histories:

Closing the Café, George B. Luks

Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art—Prendergast to Pollock, Jan. 24-April 15; THEPHIL.ORG

believe hearts can be mended

DESIGNERS’ BOUTIQUE Monday & Tuesday, February 20 & 21, 2012 9 am - 5 pm

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

1186 Third Street South, Old Naples Call for reservations 239.434.7258 www.SeaSaltNaples.com

Plaza Ballroom & Artisan Room 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples no admission - $5 valet Monday, or complimentary valet parking with a Ritz-Carlton retail or food and beverage purchase!

Featuring 32 exceptional vendors:

Fabrizio Aielli, Award Winning Chef Esquire Magazine Best New Restaurant 2009 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2009, 2010 & 2011 Gulf Shore Life Magazine Best Overall Restaurant 2010 Florida Trend Golden Spoon Award 2010 Gulf Shore Life Magazine Best VIP Dining Service 2011 101 of America’s Most Delicious Noodle Dishes by Grub Street NY 2011 158 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

1290 Third Street South, Old Naples www.BarbatellaNaples.com

Anita Ford Collection • Balbianello, Inc. • Bird Dog Bay • Campus Peddler • Catch All • The Clara Williams Collection • Cynthia Alexander LLC • Detra Kay Jewelry Design • Fancy’s Folly • Fleurs de Jardin • The Girl with a Pearl • Kate Hanks • Lalo Handbags • Lisa Taylor • Marg of Pepper Pike, LLC • Melanie White Designs • Nina McLemore Collection • Philip Sawyer Designs • Queen Bea Studio Designs • The Brave Brown Bag • ThRedHeads • The Romantic Room • Rose & Harper • Rungolee • Sheila Cahill Designs • Sissy Pie Originals • Three Islands • threesisters • Trillion • Valerie Louthan • Vanderbilt Galler y • A Wreath of Wishes

2012 Mending Broken Hearts with Hope Luncheon 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2012 The Ritz-Carlton, Naples 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples

Featuring Dr. Jackson Katz

internationally known educator, author, filmmaker, cultural theorist and anti-violence advocate Tickets: $350/person; $1,500/Patron.

Sponsorships available. Please call 239.775.3862, ext. 261 for details. benefiting

confidential 24-hour crisis line: 239.775.1101 • TTY 239.775.4265 www.naplesshelter.org

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Barron Gift Collier, Jan. 3-7, Duke Turner, Jan. 10-14, William Meek, Jan. 17-21, Ray Carroll, Jan. 24-28; 239-261-8164.

Naples Zoo—Wild Weddings Bridal Show, presented by The Marino Group, wedding professionals, prizes, brides attend free, Jan. 8; napleszoo.org/wedding.

FOOD, WINE & FASHION Ave Maria University—Annual Spring Style Show & Luncheon, boutique shopping, raffle, fashions by Beckner Jewelry & Repairs, Munchkins Children’s Store, and The Secret Ingredient, benefits the AMU Student Financial Aid Fund, Jan. 25, Student Union Ballroom; 239-250-7206.

Bayfront, Naples—Chili Cook-off/Beer Fest/Car Show, Jan. 21; 239649-8700.

Marilyn’s Distinctive European Fashion, Naples—Travel Jewelry seminar, Jan. 11; 239-206-4460.

La Femme Perfumery, Naples—Meet Mary Pergoda, national promotional director for hair guru J.F. Lazartigue-Paris, complimentary state-of-the-art hair and scalp analysIs, Jan. 25; 239-434-7444

Marissa Collections, Naples—Rena Lange Spring, Jan. 5, 6; Yossi Harari Jewelry mini show, Jan. 6; Oscar de la Renta Spring, Jan. 9, 10; Faraone Mennella Jewelry personal appearance, Jan. 12-14; Federica Rettore Jewelry mini show, Jan. 18; Bounkit Jewelry personal appearance, Jan. 19-21; Lucifer vir Honestus Jewelry, Jan. 25-27; 239-687-1148.

Saks Fifth Avenue—Cosmetics: Chanel artist Jan. 10-11, spa Jan. 26, Lancôme artist, Jan. 12, Chantecaille spa, Jan. 13, Guerlain spa, Jan. 13, La Prairie spa, Jan. 17-18, 27, Sisley spa, Jan. 19-20, ReVive spa, Jan. 18, La Mer spa, Jan. 17, Yves Saint Laurent artist, Jan. 24-26; Jewelry trunk shows: Marco Bicego, Jan. 12-15, Stephen Webster, Jan. 19, Konstantino, Jan. 20, Gilan, Jan. 21-22, Alex Soldier (personal appearance), Jan. 24, Assael, Jan. 26-28; Designer trunk shows: Escada, Jan. 12, Norman Ambrose, Jan. 13-14, Carolina Herrera, Jan. 17-18, Naeem Khan, Jan. 26-27; Handbags: Nancy Gonzalez, Jan. 28-27 (personal appearance Jan. 25); 239-592-5900.

Third Street South, Naples—Open air market on Third Street, Jan. 7, 21; farmers market, Jan. 14, 28, behind Tommy Bahama; Thursdays on Third, live music, shopping, dining, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26; 239-434-6533.

MUSIC The Bach Ensemble—Fourth Annual Bach Festival Student Scholarship Concert, Jan. 22, First Presbyterian Church, Bonita

Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples—Diana Krall, Jan. 30; thephil.org

Shaken?

Or Stirred?

You Vote!

Join us for the Naples Originals Cocktail Contest Sip six original cocktails created by our special guest celebrity mixologist David Ortiz.

The winning cocktail will become the official “Naples Original”!

January 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Stoney’s Steakhouse | 403 Bayfront Place Inspired by the craft distilleries of the American Still Life Collection. Entrance fee is $10.

The winning cocktail will be served at bars and restaurants throughout the greater Naples community.

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Barron Gift Collier, Jan. 3-7, Duke Turner, Jan. 10-14, William Meek, Jan. 17-21, Ray Carroll, Jan. 24-28; 239-261-8164.

Naples Zoo—Wild Weddings Bridal Show, presented by The Marino Group, wedding professionals, prizes, brides attend free, Jan. 8; napleszoo.org/wedding.

FOOD, WINE & FASHION Ave Maria University—Annual Spring Style Show & Luncheon, boutique shopping, raffle, fashions by Beckner Jewelry & Repairs, Munchkins Children’s Store, and The Secret Ingredient, benefits the AMU Student Financial Aid Fund, Jan. 25, Student Union Ballroom; 239-250-7206.

Bayfront, Naples—Chili Cook-off/Beer Fest/Car Show, Jan. 21; 239649-8700.

Marilyn’s Distinctive European Fashion, Naples—Travel Jewelry seminar, Jan. 11; 239-206-4460.

La Femme Perfumery, Naples—Meet Mary Pergoda, national promotional director for hair guru J.F. Lazartigue-Paris, complimentary state-of-the-art hair and scalp analysIs, Jan. 25; 239-434-7444

Marissa Collections, Naples—Rena Lange Spring, Jan. 5, 6; Yossi Harari Jewelry mini show, Jan. 6; Oscar de la Renta Spring, Jan. 9, 10; Faraone Mennella Jewelry personal appearance, Jan. 12-14; Federica Rettore Jewelry mini show, Jan. 18; Bounkit Jewelry personal appearance, Jan. 19-21; Lucifer vir Honestus Jewelry, Jan. 25-27; 239-687-1148.

Saks Fifth Avenue—Cosmetics: Chanel artist Jan. 10-11, spa Jan. 26, Lancôme artist, Jan. 12, Chantecaille spa, Jan. 13, Guerlain spa, Jan. 13, La Prairie spa, Jan. 17-18, 27, Sisley spa, Jan. 19-20, ReVive spa, Jan. 18, La Mer spa, Jan. 17, Yves Saint Laurent artist, Jan. 24-26; Jewelry trunk shows: Marco Bicego, Jan. 12-15, Stephen Webster, Jan. 19, Konstantino, Jan. 20, Gilan, Jan. 21-22, Alex Soldier (personal appearance), Jan. 24, Assael, Jan. 26-28; Designer trunk shows: Escada, Jan. 12, Norman Ambrose, Jan. 13-14, Carolina Herrera, Jan. 17-18, Naeem Khan, Jan. 26-27; Handbags: Nancy Gonzalez, Jan. 28-27 (personal appearance Jan. 25); 239-592-5900.

Third Street South, Naples—Open air market on Third Street, Jan. 7, 21; farmers market, Jan. 14, 28, behind Tommy Bahama; Thursdays on Third, live music, shopping, dining, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26; 239-434-6533.

MUSIC The Bach Ensemble—Fourth Annual Bach Festival Student Scholarship Concert, Jan. 22, First Presbyterian Church, Bonita

Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples—Diana Krall, Jan. 30; thephil.org

Shaken?

Or Stirred?

You Vote!

Join us for the Naples Originals Cocktail Contest Sip six original cocktails created by our special guest celebrity mixologist David Ortiz.

The winning cocktail will become the official “Naples Original”!

January 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Stoney’s Steakhouse | 403 Bayfront Place Inspired by the craft distilleries of the American Still Life Collection. Entrance fee is $10.

The winning cocktail will be served at bars and restaurants throughout the greater Naples community.

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Bayshore CAPA—Erich Kunzel Community Concert Series: Naples Music Club Young Artists, Jan. 6, Edison State College, Collier Campus; Jazz in the Park: Bob Zottola EJB Quintet, Jan. 15, Sugden Regional Park, Naples; bayshorecapa.org.

Blue Martini Lounge, Naples—Tribute to Rock, music of Bon Jovi, Jan. 22; bluemartinilounge.com.

Live at the Promenade! “It’s De-Lyrical” One-Woman Cabaret with Carole Fenstermacher, Jan. 12, A Virtuosic Program of Beethoven, Jazz and More..., featuring pianist Naomi Niskala and violinist Salley Koo, Jan. 19; Promenade at Bonita Bay; 239495-8989.

Classic Chamber Concerts—The B Identity I, quintets, Jan. 16; The B Identity II, trios, Jan. 23, Sugden Community Theatre, Naples; classicchamberconcerts.org.

Cambier Park, Naples—Music Makers, Jan. 8, 27; Naples Jazz Orchestra, Jan. 9 Naples Concert Band, Jan. 15; Southwest Florida Big Band, Jan. 22; Naples Jazz Orchestra, Jan. 23; Gulf Coast Big Band, Jan. 29; 239-263-9521.

Marco Island Lutheran Church— The Boxcars bluegrass concert, Jan. 17; theboxcars.com.

Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs—

Moorings Presbyterian Church,

Mercato, Naples—First Thursday free concert series, Jan. 5; mercatoshops.com.

Naples—Hyacinth Series, Nathan Laube, organist, Jan. 6; Chancel Choir Masterwork with Orchestra, Jan. 29; 239-213-5246.

Naples Botanical Garden—Spotlight Concert, Jan. 4; Jazz in the Garden, Rick Howard Trio, Jan. 8; Tribute Concert: Fleetwood Max, Jan. 20; naplesgarden.org.

Naples Music Club—A Day of Great Music at FGCU, tours, student recital, Jan. 25, Florida Gulf Coast University Bower School of Music, Fort Myers; naplesmusicclub.org/concerts.

Norris Center, Naples—Phil Leadbetter with The Walker Brothers and Mark Krietzer, Bluegrass Series, Jan. 7; Third Annual Neapolitan Opry Cluster Pluckin’, blues, bluegrass, Americana, humor and more, Jan. 14; 239-598-6110.

Now OPEN

Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples—Prokofiev’s Fifth, Jan. 5-7; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Jan. 8; Johnny Mathis, Jan. 9; Ultimate Doo-Wop, Jan. 12; All That Jazz, Jan. 12; Thank You Myra Grand Gala, Jan. 14; Thank You Myra Community Open House, Jan. 15; Music of the Baby Boomers, Jan. 17-21; Mozart’s “The Great,” Jan. 26, First Presbyterian Church, Bonita Springs, and Jan. 27, Wesley-United Methodist Church, Marco Island; The Bronx Wanderers, Jan. 31, Feb. 1; 239-597-1900.

west Florida, January 22, Naples United Church of Christ; 239-455-2582.

Riverside Park, Bonita Springs—Bonita Springs Concert Band, free performance, Jan. 22; bonitaspringsconcertband.com.

Foundation Fighting Blindness—Seminar on new treatments for macular degeneration, held in conjunction with Retina Health Center, Jan. 22, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa; 800-455-0060.

Voices of Naples—Holocaust Remembrance Day, concert for the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of South-

SPEAKERS & SEMINARS Cancer Alliance of Naples—Cooking Class Series for Cancer Prevention and Survival, four-class series with Joanne Irwin, Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1; 239-784-0854.

Collier County Audubon Society—Woodpeckers in Florida, Dr. Jerry Jackson, Jan. 10, Naples Botanical Garden’s FGCU Kapnick Education Center; collieraudubon.org.

Holocaust Museum & Education

Naples Botanical Garden— Bromeliad Care & Culture, Jan. 21; Designing with Bromeliads, Jan. 28; naplesgarden.org

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next to Mercato center

with Naples Illustrated.

Claudine Léger-Wetzel, Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Stock Development, Naples

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next to mercato center 8930 Tamiami Trail NorTh Naples, Fl 34108 239.594.8852

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Springs; thebachensemble.org.

Bayshore CAPA—Erich Kunzel Community Concert Series: Naples Music Club Young Artists, Jan. 6, Edison State College, Collier Campus; Jazz in the Park: Bob Zottola EJB Quintet, Jan. 15, Sugden Regional Park, Naples; bayshorecapa.org.

Blue Martini Lounge, Naples—Tribute to Rock, music of Bon Jovi, Jan. 22; bluemartinilounge.com.

Live at the Promenade! “It’s De-Lyrical” One-Woman Cabaret with Carole Fenstermacher, Jan. 12, A Virtuosic Program of Beethoven, Jazz and More..., featuring pianist Naomi Niskala and violinist Salley Koo, Jan. 19; Promenade at Bonita Bay; 239495-8989.

Classic Chamber Concerts—The B Identity I, quintets, Jan. 16; The B Identity II, trios, Jan. 23, Sugden Community Theatre, Naples; classicchamberconcerts.org.

Cambier Park, Naples—Music Makers, Jan. 8, 27; Naples Jazz Orchestra, Jan. 9 Naples Concert Band, Jan. 15; Southwest Florida Big Band, Jan. 22; Naples Jazz Orchestra, Jan. 23; Gulf Coast Big Band, Jan. 29; 239-263-9521.

Marco Island Lutheran Church— The Boxcars bluegrass concert, Jan. 17; theboxcars.com.

Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs—

Moorings Presbyterian Church,

Mercato, Naples—First Thursday free concert series, Jan. 5; mercatoshops.com.

Naples—Hyacinth Series, Nathan Laube, organist, Jan. 6; Chancel Choir Masterwork with Orchestra, Jan. 29; 239-213-5246.

Naples Botanical Garden—Spotlight Concert, Jan. 4; Jazz in the Garden, Rick Howard Trio, Jan. 8; Tribute Concert: Fleetwood Max, Jan. 20; naplesgarden.org.

Naples Music Club—A Day of Great Music at FGCU, tours, student recital, Jan. 25, Florida Gulf Coast University Bower School of Music, Fort Myers; naplesmusicclub.org/concerts.

Norris Center, Naples—Phil Leadbetter with The Walker Brothers and Mark Krietzer, Bluegrass Series, Jan. 7; Third Annual Neapolitan Opry Cluster Pluckin’, blues, bluegrass, Americana, humor and more, Jan. 14; 239-598-6110.

Now OPEN

Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples—Prokofiev’s Fifth, Jan. 5-7; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Jan. 8; Johnny Mathis, Jan. 9; Ultimate Doo-Wop, Jan. 12; All That Jazz, Jan. 12; Thank You Myra Grand Gala, Jan. 14; Thank You Myra Community Open House, Jan. 15; Music of the Baby Boomers, Jan. 17-21; Mozart’s “The Great,” Jan. 26, First Presbyterian Church, Bonita Springs, and Jan. 27, Wesley-United Methodist Church, Marco Island; The Bronx Wanderers, Jan. 31, Feb. 1; 239-597-1900.

west Florida, January 22, Naples United Church of Christ; 239-455-2582.

Riverside Park, Bonita Springs—Bonita Springs Concert Band, free performance, Jan. 22; bonitaspringsconcertband.com.

Foundation Fighting Blindness—Seminar on new treatments for macular degeneration, held in conjunction with Retina Health Center, Jan. 22, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa; 800-455-0060.

Voices of Naples—Holocaust Remembrance Day, concert for the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of South-

SPEAKERS & SEMINARS Cancer Alliance of Naples—Cooking Class Series for Cancer Prevention and Survival, four-class series with Joanne Irwin, Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1; 239-784-0854.

Collier County Audubon Society—Woodpeckers in Florida, Dr. Jerry Jackson, Jan. 10, Naples Botanical Garden’s FGCU Kapnick Education Center; collieraudubon.org.

Holocaust Museum & Education

Naples Botanical Garden— Bromeliad Care & Culture, Jan. 21; Designing with Bromeliads, Jan. 28; naplesgarden.org

We get results

next to Mercato center

with Naples Illustrated.

Claudine Léger-Wetzel, Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Stock Development, Naples

Tell us about your business. Our pages

next to mercato center 8930 Tamiami Trail NorTh Naples, Fl 34108 239.594.8852

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Center of Southwest Florida—Lunchbox Lecture and Discussion, Jan. 9, holocaustmuseumswfl.org.

Naples Garden Club—“In the Company of Flowers,” Ron Morgan, renowned San Francisco floral designer, Jan. 9, Naples Botanical Garden; naplesgardenclub.org.

Naples Historical Society—Garden Side Chickee Chats, designer Joie Wilson, author of Dream Houses, Historic Beach Homes and Cottages of Naples, Jan. 27, Norris Gardens at Palm Cottage; napleshistoricalsociety.org.

21—Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, Gala “Hooray for Hollywood,” beautiful and romantic evening featuring a cocktail reception, unique Hollywood performances, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs; 239-495-8989

Naples Town Hall Distinguished Speaker Series—Glenn Beck in a dialogue with his friend, author Eric Metaxas, Jan. 7, The RitzCarlton, Naples; naplestownhall.org.

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Naples— Lunch & Learn Lecture, artist and author Lee Hammond, “Life of a Portrait Artist,” Jan. 4; Wing It! Beginning Birders Workshop, classroom lecture followed by a trip to a nearby park to practice skills, Jan. 12; 239-417-6310.

SPECIAL EVENTS 7-8—The Old Naples Antique Show, Saint Ann Jubilee Center, Naples; 239-877-2830.

12—Saint Ann School Foundation Inc., Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Show Benefit, featuring Norman Ambrose Resort/Spring 2012 Collection, Saint Ann Jubilee Center, Naples; 239-262-4110, ext. 333.

2012 Signature Event

16—Martin Luther King Parade & Celebration, Fifth Avenue South; 239-573-1153.

18—Music for Minors Foundation Inc., Fashion Show/Luncheon, The Club at Barefoot Beach, Bonita Springs, with Audrey Howe, manager of Just Tennis, Naples, silent auction and more; 239-9488450.

19—Guadalupe Center of Immokalee, A Taste of China, spotlights the rich culture and cuisine of China, private club, Naples; 239-657-7120.

19—Habitat for Humanity of Collier County, Tool Belts & Shopping Bags, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, raffles, entertainment, exclusive after-hours shopping at Nordstrom, Waterside Shops; 239-775-0036.

Caring Women Bond to Beat Breast Cancer WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012 THE RITZ-CARLTON BEACH RESORT, NAPLES 11:00 am Sip-n-See Prize Displays & Silent Auction 12:00 pm Luncheon, Entertainment & Prize Drawings Reservations are $135

Contact: Mimi Scofield, Luncheon Chair, 239-598-3786.

Sponsored by:

ARTHUR ASHLEY WILLIAMS FOUNDATION

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Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples—Dennis Miller, Jan. 4; thephil.org

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Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support, Inc. (a Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation, tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)) is an all volunteer organization; therefore every dollar donated goes to aid breast cancer patients in Collier County and Bonita Springs. Call 239-417-4600 for more information.

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An Invitation to the 10th Annual Luncheon

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Center of Southwest Florida—Lunchbox Lecture and Discussion, Jan. 9, holocaustmuseumswfl.org.

Naples Garden Club—“In the Company of Flowers,” Ron Morgan, renowned San Francisco floral designer, Jan. 9, Naples Botanical Garden; naplesgardenclub.org.

Naples Historical Society—Garden Side Chickee Chats, designer Joie Wilson, author of Dream Houses, Historic Beach Homes and Cottages of Naples, Jan. 27, Norris Gardens at Palm Cottage; napleshistoricalsociety.org.

21—Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, Gala “Hooray for Hollywood,” beautiful and romantic evening featuring a cocktail reception, unique Hollywood performances, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs; 239-495-8989

Naples Town Hall Distinguished Speaker Series—Glenn Beck in a dialogue with his friend, author Eric Metaxas, Jan. 7, The RitzCarlton, Naples; naplestownhall.org.

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Naples— Lunch & Learn Lecture, artist and author Lee Hammond, “Life of a Portrait Artist,” Jan. 4; Wing It! Beginning Birders Workshop, classroom lecture followed by a trip to a nearby park to practice skills, Jan. 12; 239-417-6310.

SPECIAL EVENTS 7-8—The Old Naples Antique Show, Saint Ann Jubilee Center, Naples; 239-877-2830.

12—Saint Ann School Foundation Inc., Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Show Benefit, featuring Norman Ambrose Resort/Spring 2012 Collection, Saint Ann Jubilee Center, Naples; 239-262-4110, ext. 333.

2012 Signature Event

16—Martin Luther King Parade & Celebration, Fifth Avenue South; 239-573-1153.

18—Music for Minors Foundation Inc., Fashion Show/Luncheon, The Club at Barefoot Beach, Bonita Springs, with Audrey Howe, manager of Just Tennis, Naples, silent auction and more; 239-9488450.

19—Guadalupe Center of Immokalee, A Taste of China, spotlights the rich culture and cuisine of China, private club, Naples; 239-657-7120.

19—Habitat for Humanity of Collier County, Tool Belts & Shopping Bags, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, raffles, entertainment, exclusive after-hours shopping at Nordstrom, Waterside Shops; 239-775-0036.

Caring Women Bond to Beat Breast Cancer WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012 THE RITZ-CARLTON BEACH RESORT, NAPLES 11:00 am Sip-n-See Prize Displays & Silent Auction 12:00 pm Luncheon, Entertainment & Prize Drawings Reservations are $135

Contact: Mimi Scofield, Luncheon Chair, 239-598-3786.

Sponsored by:

ARTHUR ASHLEY WILLIAMS FOUNDATION

ILLUSTRATED WATERSIDESHOPS

Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples—Dennis Miller, Jan. 4; thephil.org

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Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support, Inc. (a Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation, tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)) is an all volunteer organization; therefore every dollar donated goes to aid breast cancer patients in Collier County and Bonita Springs. Call 239-417-4600 for more information.

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Welcome to Bleu Cellar.

Naples’ newest boutique wine shop offering a variety of hand-picked wines from around the world.

All at incredible prices.

20—David Lawrence Foundation, Old Havana-themed gala, black-tie or traditional Cuban attire, cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner and live entertainment, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; 239-304-3505.

20—Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida, Wishmaker’s Ball, “From a Black & White Evening to a Rainbow of Wishes,” Hilton Naples; 239992-9474.

At Crayton Cove Open Daily D il 10 am - 10 pm 795 12th Ave. South Naples, FL 34102 239.261.8125

20—Art of the Olympians, Celebrating the 2012 Olympics, featuring 12 international Olympians, including legendary Olympian Carl Lewis, Art of the Olympians Museum & Gallery, Fort Myers; 239-332-5055.

21—Seacrest Country Day School, Gala for Treasures, unique silent auction and one-of-a-kind live auction, fine dining, dancing and live entertainment, The RitzCarlton Golf Resort, Naples; 239-793-1986.

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26-29—Naples Boat Show, presented

by Marine Industries Association of Collier County, 100 Goodlette Road South, Naples; miacc.org.

27-29—Naples Children & Education Foundation, Naples Winter Wine Festival, “Believe in the Magic,” The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; 239-514-2239.

28-29—Bayshore Cultural & Performing Arts Center, Bayshore Festival of the Arts, Sugden Regional Park, Naples, more than 250 Collier County musicians and artists, with Casey Weston and a special appearance by the Band of the United States Air Force Reserve, art show of juried artists and art crafters, and food and beverage vendors; 239-775-2800.

GRILLE

Cutting Edge Continental Cuisine with a Little Water on the Side...

Tapas

Organics

Alfresco Dining

41 to Parkshore at the Village on Venetian Bay 239.263.4421 www.mwaterfrontgrille.com

SPORTS

on!

Seas

This production generously sponsored by

The Ibarra Calleja Group at

Enjoy the musical brilliance of Mozart’s perfect opera!

21—YMCA of the Palms, The Sneaker Ball, a fun, informal fundraising event to benefit underprivileged children and families, Greater Naples YMCA, Naples; 239-597-3148.

21—Harry Chapin Food Bank, WINK News Feeds Families Hunger Walk, to bring awareness and raise funds to support the Food Bank’s five-county service area, open to teams and individuals, Miromar Outlets, Estero; 239-334-7007, ext. 132.

Matthew Treviño Don Giovanni

Brian Cheney Don Ottavio Amanda Hall Donna Anna

Leroy Lehr Il Commandatore

Friday, Jan. 20, 7:00pm & Sunday, Jan. 22, 3:00pm 2012 Performing Arts Hall of Gulf Coast High School Tickets - $95 $75 $50 $25

25—Planned Parenthood of Collier County, The Choice Affair, commemorate choice and celebrate our mission in an evening featuring feminist icon, Sarah Weddington, who successfully argued Roe v. Wade before the U.S. Supreme Court, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club; 239262-8923.

25—Cancer Alliance of Naples (CAN), Wine, Women and Shoes, wines and hors d’oeuvres served by handsome men, shopping for designer shoes and accessories,

239.963.9050 • www.OperaNaples.org MANY THANKS TO OUR OTHER CORPORATE & MEDIA SPONSORS

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WAT E R F RO N T

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; 239-643-4673.

15—Naples Daily News Half Marathon, begins at Cambier Park; 239-434-9786.

28—Run for the Paws, 5K run for Humane Society Naples, Naples Municipal Airport; runforthepaws.com.

29—Cancer Alliance of Naples, and Naples Pathways Coalition, Sixth Annual Bicycle Brunch, sponsored by Moe’s Southwest Grill, Lowdermilk Park, Naples; 239-810-5949.

THEATER/DANCE Gulfshore Playhouse—Race, by David Mamet, Jan. 27-Feb. 12, Norris Center, Naples; gulfshoreplayhouse.org.

Marco Players—Twelve Angry Jurors, Jan. 11-29; themarcoplayers.com.

Naples Players—Moonlight & Magnolias, Jan. 11-Feb. 4, Sugden Community Theatre; 239-263-7990.

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Welcome to Bleu Cellar.

Naples’ newest boutique wine shop offering a variety of hand-picked wines from around the world.

All at incredible prices.

20—David Lawrence Foundation, Old Havana-themed gala, black-tie or traditional Cuban attire, cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner and live entertainment, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; 239-304-3505.

20—Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida, Wishmaker’s Ball, “From a Black & White Evening to a Rainbow of Wishes,” Hilton Naples; 239992-9474.

At Crayton Cove Open Daily D il 10 am - 10 pm 795 12th Ave. South Naples, FL 34102 239.261.8125

20—Art of the Olympians, Celebrating the 2012 Olympics, featuring 12 international Olympians, including legendary Olympian Carl Lewis, Art of the Olympians Museum & Gallery, Fort Myers; 239-332-5055.

21—Seacrest Country Day School, Gala for Treasures, unique silent auction and one-of-a-kind live auction, fine dining, dancing and live entertainment, The RitzCarlton Golf Resort, Naples; 239-793-1986.

Illustration by: Mike Browne

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26-29—Naples Boat Show, presented

by Marine Industries Association of Collier County, 100 Goodlette Road South, Naples; miacc.org.

27-29—Naples Children & Education Foundation, Naples Winter Wine Festival, “Believe in the Magic,” The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; 239-514-2239.

28-29—Bayshore Cultural & Performing Arts Center, Bayshore Festival of the Arts, Sugden Regional Park, Naples, more than 250 Collier County musicians and artists, with Casey Weston and a special appearance by the Band of the United States Air Force Reserve, art show of juried artists and art crafters, and food and beverage vendors; 239-775-2800.

GRILLE

Cutting Edge Continental Cuisine with a Little Water on the Side...

Tapas

Organics

Alfresco Dining

41 to Parkshore at the Village on Venetian Bay 239.263.4421 www.mwaterfrontgrille.com

SPORTS

on!

Seas

This production generously sponsored by

The Ibarra Calleja Group at

Enjoy the musical brilliance of Mozart’s perfect opera!

21—YMCA of the Palms, The Sneaker Ball, a fun, informal fundraising event to benefit underprivileged children and families, Greater Naples YMCA, Naples; 239-597-3148.

21—Harry Chapin Food Bank, WINK News Feeds Families Hunger Walk, to bring awareness and raise funds to support the Food Bank’s five-county service area, open to teams and individuals, Miromar Outlets, Estero; 239-334-7007, ext. 132.

Matthew Treviño Don Giovanni

Brian Cheney Don Ottavio Amanda Hall Donna Anna

Leroy Lehr Il Commandatore

Friday, Jan. 20, 7:00pm & Sunday, Jan. 22, 3:00pm 2012 Performing Arts Hall of Gulf Coast High School Tickets - $95 $75 $50 $25

25—Planned Parenthood of Collier County, The Choice Affair, commemorate choice and celebrate our mission in an evening featuring feminist icon, Sarah Weddington, who successfully argued Roe v. Wade before the U.S. Supreme Court, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club; 239262-8923.

25—Cancer Alliance of Naples (CAN), Wine, Women and Shoes, wines and hors d’oeuvres served by handsome men, shopping for designer shoes and accessories,

239.963.9050 • www.OperaNaples.org MANY THANKS TO OUR OTHER CORPORATE & MEDIA SPONSORS

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The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; 239-643-4673.

15—Naples Daily News Half Marathon, begins at Cambier Park; 239-434-9786.

28—Run for the Paws, 5K run for Humane Society Naples, Naples Municipal Airport; runforthepaws.com.

29—Cancer Alliance of Naples, and Naples Pathways Coalition, Sixth Annual Bicycle Brunch, sponsored by Moe’s Southwest Grill, Lowdermilk Park, Naples; 239-810-5949.

THEATER/DANCE Gulfshore Playhouse—Race, by David Mamet, Jan. 27-Feb. 12, Norris Center, Naples; gulfshoreplayhouse.org.

Marco Players—Twelve Angry Jurors, Jan. 11-29; themarcoplayers.com.

Naples Players—Moonlight & Magnolias, Jan. 11-Feb. 4, Sugden Community Theatre; 239-263-7990.

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Wasabi Hot. Handmade Japanese paper and a silver leaf finish make this pendant a spicy addition to any room.

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Opera Naples—Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Jan 20, 22, Performing Arts Hall of Gulf Coast High School, Naples; 239-963-9050

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Walkoe, Jan. 20; Naples City Improv, Jan. 21; 239-213-3053.

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Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples—Martha Graham Dance Company, Jan. 10; Late Nite Catechism Las Vegas: Sister Rolls the Dice! Jan. 16-20; Larry King, Jan. 22; Les Miserables, Jan. 24-29; Miami City Ballet, featuring the historic premiere of a new dance by choreographer Liam Scarlett of the Royal Ballet, Jan. 31, Feb. 1; 239-597-1900.

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Sugden Community Theatre, Naples— The Fabulous Fakers Show, Cindy Miller, vocal impersonator, comedian G. David Howard, quick-change act Stoil & Eckatrina, and Michael Trixx, Magic that Rocks, all-audience appropriate variety show, Jan. 17; 239-263-7990.

TheatreZone, Naples—Company, Jan. 5-15, G&L Theater at the Community School of Naples; 888-966-3352.

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Opening Reception January 5, 2012 5:30-8:00 p.m.

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Venue: Naples Yacht Club A Naples Illustrated sponsored event 1. Pat Frey, Ann Provenzano, Anita McCabe, Sherrie Richardson 2. Marie Paquin, Eva Jackyn, Susan Marotla 3. Katrina and Michelle Balon 4. Kathleen and John Karpovich 5. Lisa Vinciguerra, Colleen Kvetko 6. Elizabeth Brune, Cynthia Cariseo 7. Philip Douglas, Doug Olsen

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Venue: Naples Yacht Club A Naples Illustrated sponsored event 1. Pat Frey, Ann Provenzano, Anita McCabe, Sherrie Richardson 2. Marie Paquin, Eva Jackyn, Susan Marotla 3. Katrina and Michelle Balon 4. Kathleen and John Karpovich 5. Lisa Vinciguerra, Colleen Kvetko 6. Elizabeth Brune, Cynthia Cariseo 7. Philip Douglas, Doug Olsen

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What: Tenth Annual Women Supporting Women Wine Tasting with an Audrey Helpburn theme, “I Believe in Pink” Venue: Handsome Harry’s, Third Street South

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1. Ginny DeMas, Colleen Kvetko 2. Founder Alice Carlson 3. Sharon Nogart, Marianne Larimer 4. Mini pink martinis 5. Audrey Hepburn photo shoot with photographer Ed Chappell

What: Seventh Annual Physicians Talent Showcase, featuring the talents of 12 local doctors Venue: Sugden Community Theatre A Naples Illustrated sponsored event 1. Kevin Lam, Brian Timm 2. Joshua Break, Dr. Cory Howard 3. Dominic Brooks, Kimberly and Bryson Royal, John Pollock 4. Jim and Karen Warnken 5. Lisa, Silvina and Bruce Nakfoor 6. Susan Read, Steve Kovacheff 7. Bonnie and Mark Nabozny

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© 2012 Palm Beach Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Naples Illustrated [ISSN 10996303] [USPS # 16626] is published monthly, except June and August, by Palm Beach Media Group, Inc. Known office of the publication: 3066 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 102, Naples, FL 34103. Periodical postage paid at West Palm Beach, FL and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Naples Illustrated c/o Palm Beach Media Group, Inc., P.O. Box 3344, Palm Beach, FL 33480. Subscription price: $49.50 per year. Outside U.S. add $35 per year for postage and handling.

Send subscription orders to: Subscription Department, Naples Illustrated, P.O. Box 3344, Palm Beach, FL, 33480 or e-mail: circulation@naplesillustrated.com, fax (561) 659-1736. Volume 15, No. 1, JANUARY 2012.

Visit our Website at naplesillustrated.com Naples Illustrated and Palm Beach Media Group, Inc. retain exclusive rights to all editorial and photographic materials used, which cannot be reproduced in any manner without written consent.

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What: Seventh Annual Physicians Talent Showcase, featuring the talents of 12 local doctors Venue: Sugden Community Theatre A Naples Illustrated sponsored event 1. Kevin Lam, Brian Timm 2. Joshua Break, Dr. Cory Howard 3. Dominic Brooks, Kimberly and Bryson Royal, John Pollock 4. Jim and Karen Warnken 5. Lisa, Silvina and Bruce Nakfoor 6. Susan Read, Steve Kovacheff 7. Bonnie and Mark Nabozny

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© 2012 Palm Beach Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Naples Illustrated [ISSN 10996303] [USPS # 16626] is published monthly, except June and August, by Palm Beach Media Group, Inc. Known office of the publication: 3066 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 102, Naples, FL 34103. Periodical postage paid at West Palm Beach, FL and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Naples Illustrated c/o Palm Beach Media Group, Inc., P.O. Box 3344, Palm Beach, FL 33480. Subscription price: $49.50 per year. Outside U.S. add $35 per year for postage and handling.

Send subscription orders to: Subscription Department, Naples Illustrated, P.O. Box 3344, Palm Beach, FL, 33480 or e-mail: circulation@naplesillustrated.com, fax (561) 659-1736. Volume 15, No. 1, JANUARY 2012.

Visit our Website at naplesillustrated.com Naples Illustrated and Palm Beach Media Group, Inc. retain exclusive rights to all editorial and photographic materials used, which cannot be reproduced in any manner without written consent.

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GIVING BACK

GAME PLAN FOR GOOD

By Christina Wells

Don and Angela Smith believe that organization and prioritization are the key components of productivity.

“When you work without that ‘game plan,’ if you will, you are constantly falling short of the things you want to accomplish in work and in life,” Don says.

The Smiths, owners of Angelina’s Ristorante in Bonita Springs and Agave Southwestern Grill, Naples, lend their formidable administrative skills to the 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival this month as newly appointed trustees.

The couple also supports numerous other causes. Don is a founding member and current executive advisory board member of Give Kids the World, a nonprofit organization that fulfills wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses to visit Central Florida attractions. Angela was a member from 1986 through 2000. In addition, Don is president of the local Kiwanis Club in Barrington, Illinois, where the couple spends the summer months.

In Naples, Angela was vice chair of the 2011 Magnolia Ball to benefit The NCH Healthcare Foundation. The Smiths are benefactors of Memorial Sloane-Kettering Cancer Center, the Macular Degeneration Foundation, Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, American Cancer Society, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The Immokalee Foundation and Little Sisters of the Poor. In Illinois, they sponsor a family in need. They also funded college educations for two young people and plan to do the same for an inner city child currently on their radar.

Clearly, helping children is a priority for the Smiths. They raised six of their own and have 12 grandchildren. The couple has instilled a strong commitment to philanthropy in the next generation.

“Our kids have served as Scout leaders, raised money for Haitian earthquake victims, organized birthday parties for homeless children and provided summer vacations for a child through The Fresh Air Fund,” Angela says. “One of our granddaughters has been featured in the local paper for fundraising on behalf of the Humane Society and Alzheimer’s causes. Another tutors under“Giving back requires empathy,” she says. “Our children seem to be kind of heart.” u

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