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Contents features

April 2016

54 / The Doctor Is In

Best-selling author and part-time Neapolitan Robin Cook on his prescription for thrills

By Scott Eyman

58 / Homegrown Taste

The Naples area is a food lover’s paradise, with a wide array of locally made treats

By Chelle Koster Walton

64 / The Perfect Catch

Spend a day on the water with Roland Martin, legendary angler and Naples resident

By Stephen Brown

68 / Water World

Sea-inspired accessories to look cool by the pool or the Gulf Photography by ROBERT NELSON

74 / Back Stage

Spring’s spotlight shines on feminine looks with a modern edge

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departments 20 / From the Editor 22 / NaplesIllustrated.com

Light springtime recipes; Earth Day on the Paradise Coast; what to do if you encounter injured wildlife; plus more reasons to log on

24 / In Focus

The Naples Winter Wine Festival; Live Life in Color!

Gala; Leader Dogs for the Blind

31 / Insider

PAUL RUBIO

Irish tenor Anthony Kearns on his return to Southwest Florida for Gulfshore Opera; frolic and fun at Naples Botanical Garden’s Foolin’ Around in the Garden party; Giving Back: the latest in philanthropy

35 / Style

The future is now with high-tech, high-end fashion

38 / Vanity

Age beautifully with the help of “miracle” products

40 / Treasure

The fringe trend makes its way to jewelry collections

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42 / Finds

Be showered with luxury, indoors and out

45 / Escape

Discover the magical allure of Easter Island

By Paul Rubio

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50 / Weekender

Explore North Carolina high country at Grandfather Golf & Country Club

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131 52 / High Road

Cadillac’s new CT6 is a flagship model fit to be king By howard walker

83 / Taste

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Chops City Grill’s fresh options twist classics, like its towering wedge salad; satisfy a sweet tooth at the new Mitch’s Cookie Café; get a Taste of Immokalee from some enterprising high school students

92 / Pour

Japanese distilleries make the top tier of single malts By mark spivak

95 / Abode

Lovely sculpture graces the entry to an Old Naples home; experts offer advice for lighting up the landscape; sporting elements in home decor

101 / Balance

The Gulf Coast Sailing Club raises sails for a good cause; moonlit outdoor adventures; gadgets to improve sport performance

104 / Wealth

The forecast is sunny for investing in South Florida luxury living

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131 / Agenda

A Robert Vickrey painting exhibit at Harmon-Meek Gallery is among the month’s cultural highlights

138 / Seen

Thomas Riley Studio’s season launch; Saks presents Lafayette 148 New York; The Latchkey League gala; Bear’s Paw Country Club; JFCS Night of Motown Magic; Saint Ann School Foundation patron party

144 / Sense of Place

Naples landscape architect and Everglades Foundation Vice Chair Ellin Goetz talks favorite books, music, secret talent, and more

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At Your Leisure

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The Roman poet Ovid is famously quoted as saying, “In our leisure we reveal what kind of people we are.” In this Sport & Leisure issue, we profile people in our community who have built their lives and found remarkable success around their passions—from fishing to writing novels to food.

For outdoor enthusiasts, we spend a unique day out on the water with world-class angler and Neapolitan Roland Martin. He shares his devotion to the sport, how he got started, and where he is today with his lifelong passion.

“It’s not about catching the fish, but the anticipation of catching the fish that keeps bringing me back,” Martin says. Turn to page 64 for the full story in “The Perfect Catch.”

In search of other excursions on the Gulf this spring? In Balance, beginning on page 101, we highlight moonlit adventures, along with high-tech tools to amp up your game in tennis, golf, and fishing.

If kicking back in a hammock with a gripping page-turner is more your idea of spring fun, head straight to page 54 for “The Doctor Is In.” We profile Robin Cook, a doctor and best-selling novelist who essentially invented the medical thriller with his first blockbuster, Coma, published nearly 40 years ago. Since then, he has penned dozens of international best sellers. Cook shares his journey as a writer and what he’s cooking up for Naples—and it’s not just his next novel.

Meanwhile, foodies are sure to work up an appetite when flipping through “Homegrown Taste,” which begins on page 58. We savor 21 food entrepreneurs who invented a bevy of delicious treats right here on the Paradise Coast. There are several chocolatiers, homegrown craft brewers, sweet honey makers, dog-treat inventors, and a host of local business owners who put their fresh twist on juices, jams, and spreads. In our town, there is something for everyone to savor.

Sporting Whimsy Love this humorous linen cocktail napkin, sure to serve as an icebreaker for tennis enthusiasts.

For more home decor with a sporty twist, turn to page 96 in Abode.

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With spring in the air, it’s time for some lighter fare. For a springtime dish, we turned to Seasons 52 in Naples, which offers meals both healthy and delicious.

Here is the restaurant’s recipe for cedarplanked roasted salmon.

Ingredients (serves 4) 4 salmon fillets 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. malt vinegar 1 tsp. soy sauce 1 lemon, zest and juice 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus some for planks

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are high. What to do? At naplesillustrated.com/wildrehab, the experts at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Humane Society Naples, and the Naples Cat Alliance explain what you need to know when approaching an injured and frightened animal, and how to get help.

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Soak cedar planks overnight in water. In a small dish, combine Dijon mustard, vinegar, soy sauce, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil. Coat salmon fillets in marinade, cover and place in the refrigerator for one hour.

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.

Remove cedar planks from water and rub with olive oil.

Place fillets on cedar planks and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Roast for 8 to 10 minutes (until fish flakes). Serve with fresh lemon.

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From craft beer to tasty jams, the Paradise Coast offers a burgeoning homegrown-goods scene. After you read “Homegrown Taste,” starting on page 58, share your favorite locally made treats with us on Facebook and Twitter using #NIAprilEats and tell us why they’re so special.

Follow the hashtag to see what your fellow foodies have shared, and you’ll have even more to discover.

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What: The 2016 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction Who: Naples philanthropists, world-renowned vintners, and chefs supporting children’s initiatives in Collier County Where: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples Martha and Jim Fligg

Shelly and Ralph Stayer

David and Kerri Call, Tricia and Ed Staros

Shari and Garen Staglin

Jim and Laura Dixon

Bruce Sherman, Barbara and John Jordan

Terry and Bob Edwards

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Tanya Buchanan, Fabrizio and Ingrid Aielli

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Mary Pat and Frank Hussey

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Wynnell and George Schrenk

The festival also included Meet the Kids Day and a Sunday brunch.

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Jeff and Valerie Gargiulo, Debbi and Bill Cary

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Tom and Sandi Moran

Rickey Lamitie and Gaylene Salomons Claudine LegĂŠr-Wetzel, Emily Bua, Kaleigh Grover

Jim Dixon, Pamela and Joe Davis

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Alan Horton, Mayor John Sorey, Patt and Tom Schneider

DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER What: Live Life in Color! Gala Who: Performance artist Michael Israel, who entertained guests with energetic live painting to music Where: Naples Botanical Garden.

The event was sponsored by Naples Illustrated.

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Nancy White, Mayor John and Delores Sorey

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Nicola Lutgert, Kaleigh Grover, Trista Meister

Trisha and Eric Borges

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Insider Lucky Charms From touring with the Irish Tenors to performing with opera companies and at events attended by global leaders like President Obama, Anthony Kearns has enthralled music lovers worldwide with his powerful voice. Kearns, who currently lives in Orlando, grew up singing traditional songs with his family in Wexford County, Ireland. He still tours with the Irish Tenors, but has numerous solo appearances on his schedule, too. He will grace the stage April 21 at Artis—Naples in the role of the lovesick Nemorino in Gulfshore Opera’s production of Donizetti’s comedy Elixir of Love. The opera will also be staged at locations in Punta Gorda April 15 and Fort Myers April 17. (gulfshoreopera.org) —Kat Smith NI: What’s your take on Elixir?

Kearns: It’s comedy and sadness all mixed into one—the country bumpkin falling in love with a girl who doesn’t want him. I think we’ve all been there at some stage in our lives. It’s a big challenge, a tough role. I like to keep my foot in the door of opera. It keeps you in good vocal shape. For the audience, it is going to be fun.

What are you most looking forward to coming up?

In May, I’m at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., with the symphony, and I have a recital there as well. It’s celebrating everything Irish, the 100th anniversary of the Irish uprising in 1916. Anyone Irish who can bang a drum will be celebrating across the world, wherever there are Irish people gathering.

What’s your most cherished professional memory?

The Irish Tenors had the great fortune to record a show with PBS on Ellis Island in 2002. It’s hallowed ground where many people, not just the Irish, came through, and it was a moving experience. A recent event I was delighted to be a part of was singing for Pope Francis in Philadelphia at the papal mass in September.

Who would you like to collaborate with?

One that springs to mind is the quintessential Irish act—the Chieftans. They are “Ireland on Tour” as far as I’m concerned and some of the greatest musicians ever.

What’s something few know about you?

I used to sing country music. I used to sing Garth Brooks, with the two-tone shirts, the boots, and the hats and all. Now my dark secret is out.

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A Connecticut transplant and impressionist painter of colorful social scenes, Janine Wesselmann (janinewesselmann.com) moved to Naples after being inspired by its “complete variety of people,” as well as the gorgeous backdrops the area is famous for. The artist has published a coffee table book, Naples Faces & Places (The Art Circle, 2015), which consists of a collection of paintings depicting the daily routines of the city’s residents and the diverse environments to be seen on any given day. “This book was kind of a ‘thank you’ to Naples,” says Wesselmann. “I wanted to give something back by painting the whole town from day to night.” The book, seven years in the making, is Wesselmann’s second published work and can be purchased at major booksellers, as well as at The von Liebig Art Center, Jammin on 5th, and The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. —Christiana Keyes

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For Naples resident Dale Mullin, education is as important as serving one’s country. The Vietnam veteran’s two passions came together when the local nonprofit he established, Charity Golf for Wounded Warriors (charitygolfforwwp.com), donated $25,000 to Hodges University’s Scholarship Assistance for Veterans Education fund. The program assists veterans seeking higher education as part of their transition back to civilian life.

While the group raises funds for the Wounded Warrior Project with an annual dinner and tournament, the most recent event marks the first time it also raised funds for a local cause. “We’d gotten requests from supporters wanting to know what we’re doing for veterans in Collier County, and we couldn’t think of a better organization to help than Hodges University,” says Mullin. —Anna Bjorlin 32

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April Fooling This spring, the Naples Botanical Garden will host an event with a touch of magic, tomfoolery, and enchantment. “With Hats in the Garden being the kickoff to the social season, we wanted to add an annual signature event as a farewell, sort of book-ending the season on both sides,” says Meghan Gorman, the garden’s associate director of development. The inaugural Foolin’ Around in the Garden party will be held April 1 and themed for the holiday it shares a date with. Guests will enjoy an evening filled with unusual entertainment, including fortune tellers and aerial acrobats, a delicious April Fool’s-inspired menu, and a few whimsical surprises. The event, chaired by Mary Ann and Bill Bindley, will raise funds to benefit the Naples Botanical Garden.

“It’s just such a fun concept and it’s something that’s never been done in Naples before,” Gorman says. “We’re very excited about it.” (naplesgarden.org) —C.K.

James Growney

Breathe Easy While most of us take the ability to breathe easily for granted, those with lung diseases aren’t as fortunate. The Naples Community Hospital’s newly expanded Growney Pulmonary Health Center aims to change that. The new facility, located on the North Naples NCH campus, was named in recognition of local resident James Growney, whose donation of $250,000 helped jump-start the project. Growney, whose wife passed away from lung disease several years ago, is a lung cancer survivor himself. “When I was recovering from my surgery at the Mayo Clinic, the pulmonary rehab people there were miracle workers,” says Growney. “I believe in getting involved in the health care of the community, and my wife and I spent a lot of time at NCH during those last years of her life.” Half the funds raised went to nearly doubling the size of the center, while the rest was used to purchase new exercise and monitoring equipment, as well as a new air-filtration system.

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Bold shapes, new-age fabrics, and architectural elements fuse technology and fashion

Chrome Couture Diorever bag in studded smooth calfskin ($3,300), Dior, Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples

Mixed Metal Suede, leather, and metal shoe (price upon request), Prada, select Prada boutiques, prada.com

Darling dots Giant studs Alma PM handbag ($5,500), Louis Vuitton, Naples

Geometric Garb Dahlia Nexus earrings in silver with rock crystal ($160), Eddie Borgo, eddieborgo.com

Higher Plane Silver metal-plated ring ($495), Akris, akris.com

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Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2016 Cyberpunk models decked out in high-tech materials set the fashionforward tone.

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Mystical Marvel

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Let your imagination run wild on Easter Island

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hrouded in mystery and strewn with iconic, larger-than-life statues, Rapa Nui—better known as Easter Island— is one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands and has headlined bucket lists since the advent of leisure travel. Even as today’s travel elite searches for the next great destination, this 63.2-square-mile speck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean still prevails as an undisputed must-see.

Easter Island’s mystique has captivated explorers and travelers for nearly three centuries.

On Easter Sunday in 1722, European voyagers stumbled upon an otherworldly Pacific island—thousands of miles from any other landmass—speckled with towering, multi-ton chess-like statues called moai. Scholars still debate the genesis of the moai, the role they played in society, and just how they arrived

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in the far corners of the island. Archaeologists, anthropologists, and historians all yearn to unravel the conundrums surrounding Rapa Nui’s colonization (circa 300 AD to 1200 AD) and life thereafter.

Because no written history details the moais’ significance, only oral lore sheds light on the multi-century evolution of these colossal sculptures. In the most general sense, moai honored important individuals in both life and death, offered protection against rival clans, and left legacies for future generations. Oral tradition notwithstanding, much ambiguity stems from a depletion of primary knowledge, first from civil wars and then from the slave trade of the nineteenth century, which decimated Easter Island’s native population to just 111 individuals. However, this uncertainty catalyzes a palpable wow factor and stimulates the imagination. You know you’ve given in to the magic of Easter Island when reality and make-believe blur and you subconsciously begin looking for secret passageways and channeling the moai in an effort to understand the island’s enigmas.

Explora

Clockwise from above: room and exterior of Explora Rapa Nui; one of the island’s many moai; the bar at Explora Rapa Nui; Birdman petroglyph at Rano Kau.

Explorations with Explora, clockwise from above: snorkeling in the Pacific Ocean; Rano Kau crater; Ahu Tongariki; aerial view of Explora and Easter Island.

Explora Rapa Nui Easter Island’s hypnotic lure and living history form a playground for luxury travelers, thanks to the introduction of Explora Rapa Nui. The island’s premier lodge, it offers threeto six-night expeditions inclusive of accommodations, adventures, and gourmet meals.

The lodge exemplifies green construction, built principally from volcanic rock and local wood. A low-rise masterpiece partitioned into design-driven suites, Explora Rapa Nui nestles in a coastal hilltop where wild horses roam and Pacific waves batter the craggy coastline. Throughout the property, you will see a love match between modernism and minimalism with oversized panoramic windows, stylish day beds, and a sleek swim

ming pool and spa area.

Explora offers more than 20 outings across this foreign land, with two half-day tours (or one full-day tour) per day. Groups are never larger than eight and are led by expert, bilingual guides. Between excursions, you’ll return to your chic, luxurious base and feast in the lodge restaurant. Begin your days with sensational breakfast spreads including housemade breads, croissants, exotic-fruit jams, and superb omelets. At lunch and dinner, indulge in ocean-to-table delicacies, homemade gnocchi, rack of lamb, fine Chilean wines, and pisco sours. After another day navigating this wondrous island, the bar and lounge area are ideal for unwinding and swapping stories with your fellow jet-set adventurers.

Island Explorations The majority of Explora’s prolific excursions focus on getting up close and personal with the island’s many stone statues. The most experiential is arguably the climb up Rano Raraku, the moai stone quarry and birthplace of these 10to 270–ton works of genius, where hundreds of statues have been partially reclaimed by the earth. This is where the statues were carved before being transported to the far reaches of the island. Nowadays, hundreds of statues peer out from the ground, partially buried—and some partially carved—forever freezing the moment in time when the moai quarry was abandoned.

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Enjoy a picnic or a hike on the coastline and experience the culture of Rapa Nui through dress and dance.

standing 15 strong along the island’s southeast shoreline. And you won’t want to miss spelunking through Las Dos Ventanas cave and later ascending Rano Kau crater, the site of Easter Island’s famous Birdman competition and a nineteenth-century worship grounds.

Beyond the moai rapture, look forward to other explorations by foot, bike, and boat. Hikes range from easy to rigorous with paths traversing the rocky coastline, passing along the perimeters of the island’s extinct volcanoes, and delving into

mysterious caves that played instrumental roles in protecting islanders during times of civil war. Bike paths dot the island, granting endless hours of serenity in what feels like Earth’s final frontier.

Although this is a tropical island, don’t expect the typical beachside, fun-in-the-sun vacation. Easter Island has only two very small white-sand beaches.

That being said, tiny local boats float at the ready for circumventing the island and snorkeling near the outer motus. In addition, the Hi Ika Artisinal Fisheries trip allows guests to learn about and practice local fishing techniques.

Regardless of which excursions you choose— and if you opt for the six-night expedition, you’ll do most—this enigmatic island never fails to captivate and impress. (explora.com) «

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Left to right: Grandfather Golf & Country Club; sunrise at Grandfather Mountain; the clubhouse; Art Loft offers painting and drawing for all levels

Mountain Retreat Left: Flyfishing guide Alex Dale of Highland Outfitters.

Below: Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain.

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Visit Dewoolfson, widely known for its madeto-order down comforters, pillows, and featherbeds, plus luxury bed and bath linens from around the world. (dewoolfsonlinens.com) l Art enthusiasts will want to stop by Carlton Gallery, which has exhibited fine art from local, national, and international artists for more than three decades. (carltongallery.com) l Erick’s Cheese & Wine Shop is a must-stop for international cheeses, an impressive selection of wine (1,200-plus bottles), craft beers, and specialty treats. (erickscheeseandwine.com)

By teri evans Tucked within the lush Blue Ridge Mountains, Grandfather Golf & Country Club (grandfatherclubnc.com) offers an idyllic summer getaway. The private community has long been a mainstay in Linville, North Carolina, set amid the scenic high country that consistently delivers clear sunny days free of stifling heat and humidity. Summer temperatures hover comfortably in the 70s.

Founded nearly a half century ago, the club is currently undergoing multimillion-dollar upgrades, which include doubling its beach area on Loch Dornie Lake, opening a new casual dining room dubbed The Scottish Grill, and redesigning parts of its championship golf course. At Grandfather, which is owned by about 450 members who have purchased homes and condos in the community, prospective members can book a condo or home for a weekend or longer to get a feel for the community.

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and outdoor tennis courts and an expansive art loft. Members come together for drawing and painting classes, as well as demonstrations designed to appeal to everyone from the novice to the accomplished artist.

The picturesque region also offers countless adventures for the outdoor enthusiast. One of the most popular attractions is Grandfather Mountain (grandfather.com), the perfect place for a vigorous morning hike or a quiet nature stroll along the 12-plus miles of winding trails. Visitors will not want to miss the most breathtaking views of the mountain, seen from a walk across the Mile High Swinging Bridge, the highest suspension footbridge in the country.

The area also boasts some of the best trout streams in North Carolina, making the region an angler’s dream. For fishing aficionados, nothing beats a catch-and-release fishing lesson with flyfishing guide Alex Dale of Highland Outfitters (highlandoutfittersnc.com). On any given bright summer day, Dale quietly makes his way through the babbling streams. If you are lucky, a rainbow trout may bite within the first few moments, adding a serendipitous touch to a memorable weekend in the great outdoors. «

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High Road

A NEW king of cadillacs In its all-new, full-size CT6, Cadillac finally has a flagship to challenge German luxury supremacy

By Howard Walker The last time Cadillac had a flagship model worth shouting about, Elvis was cruising it through the gates of Graceland, all mirrored chrome and soaring fins with a V-8 big enough to power a Peterbilt.

In the fab ’50s and swinging ’60s, Caddys boasted revered nameplates like Fleetwood, Eldorado, DeVille, and Brougham.

These cars sported shagadelic, crushed-velour interiors that made you feel like you were piloting from the inside of a trombone case—in a good way. Since then, zip, zero, nada—nothing to help Cadillac reclaim the moniker “standard of the world.” Unless, that is, you consider a mile-long stretch Escalade a flagship model.

But that’s all about to change. With its new CT6, Cadillac finally has a flagship that can go hubcap to hubcap with Germany and Japan’s finest. And, in some cases, win.

This is a stunning, athletic-looking projectile with huge, head-turning presence. The vast, shield-like front grille is flanked by cascading, pencil-thin strips of bright-white LEDs, and the headlamps are nothing less than works of technical art.

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POWER FILE PRICE: $88,460 for CT6 Platinum ENGINE: 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 POWER: 404 hp TORQUE: 400 poundfeet TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic 0-60: 5.3 seconds TOP SPEED: 155 mph (estimated) LENGTH/WIDTH: 204/74 inches WHY WE LOVE IT: The CT6 shows Cadillac is intent on being the king of luxury sedans.

enough to land a Eurocopter, and the creases in its sheet metal are so sharp you risk slicing a finger just running a hand over the body.

From the outset, Cadillac decided it wasn’t simply going to follow in the tire tracks of the establishment BMW 7-series or Mercedes S-Class.

As the so-called “challenger” brand, it had to do things a little differently. And that differentiator is weight. Every body panel is pressed from lightweight aluminum, while the inner structure is an elaborate cocktail of high-strength steel and aluminum bonded together (like a Boeing fuselage) with nearly 600 feet of adhesive.

The result? The base CT6 tips the scale at just 3,657 pounds, nearly 600 pounds less than a 740i BMW, which resorts to a high-tech and hugely expensive carbon-fiber core to shave its weight.

What we have here is the Jenny Craig of luxury sedans: a car that’s

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almost as long as a 7-series but lighter than a 5. It’s a car that can use a humble 2.0-liter, 265-horsepower turbo four-cylinder in its $54,490 entry model to form a full-size luxury sedan that drives like a mid-size sports coupe.

And drive it does, especially in its top-of-theline $88,460 Platinum edition, featuring Cadillac’s new 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 cranking out an impressive 404 horseys. Add to that standard all-wheel drive, a super-responsive 8-speed automatic, Magnetic Ride Control suspension, and rear-wheel steering, and you have a car that snaps at the heels of BMW and its coveted “ultimate driving machine” label.

Here is a car that truly inspires driver confidence, coupling tenacious road holding, super-high cornering speeds, and precise, beautifully weighted steering with a supple, bump-absorbing ride and killer brakes.

However, if you want a thrill-ride Cadillac, then opt for a 640-hp CTS-V. The CT6 prioritizes hedonistic luxury and cosseting those inside. Just slide into the individual rear recliners to see what I mean.

At the touch of a switch, the rear seats recline, give a back massage like a Swedish bodyworker, heat you up, and entertain with of a pair of 10-inch, high-definition screens hidden in the front seatbacks and a state-ofthe-art Bose Panaray system with no fewer than 34 speakers.

This new Caddy flagship is unlikely to pull badge-centric owners out of their beloved 7-series S-Classes or Tesla Model S electrics. But it will provide a formidable challenge to Audi’s lackluster A8, Lexus’ long-inthe-tooth LS, and Jaguar’s near-invisible XJ. It’s a challenge that will likely increase with the arrival of the thundering V-8–powered CT8 next year.

One thing’s for certain: If the King were still around, you can bet he’d be behind the wheel of a new CT6. «

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Doctor Is In Robin Cook, master of the medical thriller, on finding his niche as a writer and what he’s cooking up for Naples

By Scott Eyman Photography by Vanessa Rogers

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t should not be a complete surprise that Robin Cook gets nervous when he has to go to the hospital. For one thing, he is a doctor and all too conversant with the things that can go wrong even in routine procedures. For another, he once wrote a book called Coma, which invented the medical thriller and more or less did for hospitals what Jaws did for sharks.

“It’s not dread exactly, but it worries me,” says Cook of his emotions when confronting surgery. “When I went in to have my knee repaired, let’s just say I chose the surgeon and the anesthesiologist very carefully.”

Similarly, when Cook’s wife went in to have a baby, he was right there. “At one point, I took over,” he says. “A woman had come to draw blood, and my wife doesn’t like needles. She was sitting up in bed, and this woman was trying to draw blood and was having problems, and my wife was getting a little pale.

“I was running through the roster of things that might be happening. I yanked the woman away from my wife. Then I pushed my wife

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“Robin will tell you he doesn’t get Hollywood, but he does.

He’s a scientist, but he’s also a storyteller—a masterful one.

He can blend scientific information with current events and shed new light on matters that are right in front of us but unseen.”

—Fred Pauzar, Cook’s partner in Hollywood deal-making

back down onto the bed, ran down to the end of the bed and cranked it up. She could have thrown an embolism.”

In hindsight, he says, “After I did all that, I felt a little embarrassed.”

Embarrassment is not an emotion Cook frequently experiences. Besides Coma, he has written 34 other novels, most of them certified best sellers involving cutting-edge medical issues. His most recent book, Host (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2015), centers on hospital chains teaming up with pharmaceutical companies to devise biologics. He is, in fact, a brand name in fiction whose work has been converted into nearly a dozen movies and miniseries. He also is a snowbird who has been spending his winters in Naples since 1977.

Born in Brooklyn in 1940, Cook spent his early years in Queens and developed a passion for historical fiction, particularly the works of Thomas B. Costain and Mika Walteri. Growing up, he wanted to become an archaeologist or Egyptologist.

“My parents thought I was weird,” he says.

“One summer as a teenager, I convinced the library to let me take out the four-volume history of ancient Egypt by Henry

Breasted. I memorized all the pharaonic lines.”

After graduating cum laude from Wesleyan University, Cook settled on medical school, partially because of his preference for the empirical over the theoretical. “I had to get all As, and if you take English, you have no idea what you’ll get, no matter what effort you put in,” he says. “It’s subjective, whereas plasma physics is not.”

After his medical residency, he was drafted and earned the rank of lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy, then got a residency in ophthalmology at Harvard University.

Coma was not his first book. That was The Year of the Intern, and there was only one problem: “Nobody wanted it and nobody read it,” says Cook. “It was an interesting issue: what transpires in a young person’s mind as they’re being hazed through their first year of residency. But the lack of response made me realize that there must be something about best sellers that are different. Up until then I had never read one.”

So he doubled back and read a bunch of popular fiction, specifically authors who had come

Among many best sellers, Cook’s latest novels published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons: Host (2015); Cell (2014); and Nano (2013).

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out of nowhere with best sellers—reverseengineering his commercial failure by figuring out what other writers did right.

What he discovered was basic: “Best sellers are fun to read, whereas my first book was probably a little disturbing. And a lot of best-seller fiction falls into the category of mystery thrillers. Those are the ones that come out of nowhere.”

Today, he is as methodical about his writing as he was at analyzing best sellers.

The outline for his last book ran 260 pages, about half the length of the finished manuscript. Cook has approached books as mass-market products that function as crosspromotion for their film adaptations—The Godfather, Love Story, Gone Girl, and so forth. “People get involved in and enjoy the book, and the book helps the movie and the movie helps the book,” he says.

“I realized that this is what I should do— write books about medical issues that are important for people to understand,” he continues. “Use the fiction form to convey information, but do it in an entertaining way so that readers don’t realize that they’re learning.”

Coma was written at night while Cook was working in his private practice and teaching on Saturday mornings. The movie version of the international best seller was directed by the late Michael Crichton, who also wrote the adapted screenplay. He was a doctor as well, which made for some interesting conversations.

“Michael and I were friends,” Cook says.

“Four or five years before Coma, I met him when I was in California. I had enjoyed his book The Andromeda Strain. Because we’d both gone to med school, and I’d written a book that hadn’t come out yet, I thought we had things in common. I called him out of the

blue. At that time I was doing diving research in San Diego. So he jumped on it and drove down. He had had some success already and had a new Porsche, while I was driving an old Volkswagen. It was an interesting contrast, and I remember feeling a bit of jealousy.”

Cook then suggested they partner on a project, and he recalls Crichton’s lackadaisical reply: “Yeah, sure.”

“But when I wrote Coma, I sent it to him,” he says. “He let his girlfriend read it and she loved it, and that was enough for him.”

Cook and Crichton had differing points of view about medicine, though. Crichton had gone through medical school but had never practiced.

“I felt he did himself a disservice,” Cook says. “He was always very eager to get out to Hollywood. We had some arguments about that.”

Fred Pauzar, Cook’s partner in Hollywood deal-making, says, “Robin will tell you he doesn’t get Hollywood, but he does. He’s a scientist, but he’s also a storyteller—a masterful one. He can blend scientific information with current events and shed new light on matters that are right in front of us but unseen. All of that lends itself to movie and TV exploitation.”

Cook had a private practice for about 10 years, along with his teaching duties at Harvard. Once his literary career took off, he closed his practice and found that he didn’t miss it. “There were a multitude of reasons I quit medicine,” he says. “Being a resident, learning within an academic environment, that was exciting. You were always learning something. Then you go into practice, and you’re encouraged to specialize, and the more you specialize, the more narrow your experience becomes.”

The decision to make Naples his winter home involved a large ration of serendipity.

Cook had come to Naples for financial diversification and instead found a home. “I had two or three best sellers, and I had gone from being in debt to money coming in,” he says, “and I didn’t know what I was going to do with it.”

He first considered Marco Island, but when he flew to Tampa, then Naples, he realized

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I realized that this is what I should do—write books about medical issues that are important for people to understand.

Use the fiction form to convey information, but do it in an entertaining way so that readers don’t realize that they’re learning.”

he would have to drive at least another half hour to get there. So he settled on Naples and has been here quite happily since.

For the future, there are more books, and he’s in discussions about opening a restaurant in Naples, something he

previously did in Boston. The new venture will possibly include a hotel, and could happen this year.

“You don’t open a restaurant to make money, you do it for other reasons,” he says.

“I’m a foodie. My wife is, too, and she’s a very good cook. We used to eat out a lot and we don’t much anymore because she does a better job than most restaurants. My other restaurant was sufficiently successful that it didn’t lose any money, but in terms of investment, it would have been better to put the money into real estate.”

Between maintaining his career in fiction and restaurant start-ups, Cook obviously has no plans to take it easy: “Look, a lot of my doctor friends are retiring. But what then?

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With so many Paradise Coast–based entrepreneurs whipping up delicious treats—from ales, chocolates, juices, and jams to dog biscuits—Southwest Florida is a locavore’s dream. Many homegrown food businesses in the Naples area came about as an offspring of necessity. These owners could not find the kinds of products they wanted to feed themselves, their kids, or their dogs. So they invented them. Several thriving local entrepreneurs have filled market niches with their foresight, creativity, and diligence.

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Norman Love Confections Norman Love has become the first and last name in chocolate in these parts since opening his first location in Fort Myers (239-561-7215) in 2001. Years in pastry kitchens, plus early training in France, taught Love the art of chocolate. His sweet kingdom has today grown to include shops in Naples (239-687-7215) and Estero (239-672-8787). Nearly 30 venues plus Princess Cruise Line sell his award-winning, artful sweets in uncountable varieties. (nor​manloveconfections.com)

A self-taught chocolatier, Tracy Peck began experimenting with mixing chocolate and gourmet salts for family and friends to sample. Demand eventually led to an online mailorder business. Based in Naples, Peck sells her handmade artisan chocolate barks, truffles, and other sweet specialties at farmers markets. (239-206-3092, onceuponabean.com)

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Candy Grandy When Le Lafayette restaurant partners Juan Camarena and Sebastien Maillard decided last year to open up a new foodie enterprise, they could not have gone further afield from their downtown fine French restaurant than the bright and whimsical candy shop for kids and grown-ups in Coastland Center. The only similarity lies in the delicious homemade chocolates, macaroons, pastries, and cakes geared for adults. (239-262-2621, candy​ grandy.com)

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Laurie Rose purchased the then 20-year-old chocolate shop on Third Street South in 2003 and four years later moved it to its current location on Fifth Avenue North and Tamiami Trail. “It’s a classic chocolate shop with turtles and caramels and all,” she says. The biggest retail seller is the dark chocolate sea salt disk, but the shop also specializes in beach-themed wedding favors. (239-2623975, oldenapleschocolate.com)

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“Queen Bee” Claudia Silveira learned beekeeping from her grandmother in Brazil. After moving to Southwest Florida in 2004, she opened her business in Estero in 2008, producing local pure raw honeys such as orange blossom, avocado, saw palmetto, and mangrove. She sells at farmers markets and accepts orders by phone and Facebook. (239-6452170, facebook.com/ purerawhoney)

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Walker Farms Allen Walker has been making honey since age 12. Forty-seven years later, he is still making honey so tasty it made Oprah’s “O List” in 2001. He opened Walker Farms in North Fort Myers in the late 1960s and has stuck to an inventory of four types of local honeys. Tourists (and Oprah) favor the orange blossom, but locals tend to opt for the wildflower. (239-543-8071, walkerfarmshoney.com) 60 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

A third-generation beekeeper as well as a cellist with the Naples Philharmonic, Tom May tends up to 85 hives in his Naples apiary, which started in 1999 with an anniversary gift from his wife. At farmers markets, he sells his different varieties of Naples Finest Honey, including wildflower, made from nectar collected by bees from some 30 different plants. (239-5308755, napleshoneycompany.com)

Betsy’s Best Registered dietician and Naples mother Betsy Opyt was appalled by grocery store peanut butter ingredients. So she started making her own for her daughter, who refused to eat the tasteless natural varieties. A little cinnamon, some chia seeds, and a touch of honey later, Opyt had a business that has grown into four types of nut butters with distribution nearing 1,000 stores nationwide.

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Keely Smith took on the FDA to prove that her mustards were not only safe without cooking, but tasted better. By 2013, she and husband Neil Hastie were in business in Naples, and today sell 11 varieties of bold-flavored mustards online, through Amazon, and to local markets. Favorites: spicy stout, horseradish, and award-winning St. Clements honey mustard. (239738-1033, the-mustard-factory.com)

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A surplus of tropical fruit at her plantation house bed and breakfast in St. Croix, USVI, started Jacquie Hoare-Ward on the path to “jamming.” When she and her husband moved to the Naples area 13 years ago, she transplanted her business using fruit from her yard, Pine Island, and other local sources. Today she sells eight varieties of chutneys, citrus marmalades, and jams online. (239-514-0087, jac​quiesjamming.com)

Juicelation Partners Sebastian Mancera and Alexandra DiCicco—frustrated by the shortage of local places where they could follow their journey to natural, healing foods—began making organic cold-pressed juices to sell at farmers market and by delivery. In November 2015, they opened Juicelation, expanding the inventory to smoothies, salads, desserts, and other raw and organic foods. (239-529-2290, juicelation.com)

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Momentum Brew House

Riptide Brewing Company Three guys, eight beers, one man cave. Most recent on the scene, this Naples brewery grew out of three friends’ love of beer, which they shared in a home brewery they described as a warehouse-sized man cave.

In November 2015, the brewery opened its doors and is already going gangbusters in Naples. Top sellers: Paddlepuss Blonde and the Big Conch IPA. (239-228-6533, riptidebrewing com​pany.com)

Fort Myers Brewing Company Despite their off-the-drinking-path venue in Fort Myers, Rob Whyte and wife Jennifer Gratz have experienced rapid growth since opening three years ago “in the middle of nowhere,” Whyte says. They added 7,000 square feet to their tasting facility and 300 tap handles dispense their brand in Lee County alone. Whyte says growing competition helps their business. “We’re all friends and talk about each other with customers,” he says. “It helps expand the craft brewing knowledge.” (239-313-6576, facebook.com/FMBrew)

Point Ybel Brewing Company This brewery gets its name from the lighthouse end of Sanibel Island, where owners Walt and Amy Costello live.

Because Sanibel city ordinances prohibit microbreweries, the Costellos opened between Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach, and name the nearly 100 beers they’ve served after fish or beach life. Snook Bite IPA is the flagship. Originally, they sold half their beer to local restaurants and in the beer capital, Tampa; the other half in their tasting room.

“We now sell 90 percent in our tasting room,” Costello says. “We’ll be doing an expansion to keep up with the demand.” (239-603-6535, pointybelbrew.com)

Naples Beach Brewery After dabbling in home brewing, studying in Chicago and Munich, Germany, and working at a Michigan brewery, Will Lawson opened Naples Beach Brewery in November 2012. Nearly 60 local restaurants carry his beers, which consist of four core and other signature beers, all brewed for the Southwest Florida lifestyle. (239-304-8795, naplesbeachbrewery.com)

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Brian and Kate Hahn conceived their Bonita Springs microbrewery after moving from Chicago and missing the craft beer scene that was just taking off. Both have manufacturing backgrounds, and Brian had been experimenting with home-brewing.

“He has taken those skills to making beer instead of car components and other products he was involved with in the past,” says Kate. Momentum, which opened November 2014, keeps seven beers on tap with a rotation of 35 recipes in its repertoire.

Most popular, the Pierce’s Pale is now available in more than 25 local restaurants and in their tasting room, which the Hahns say has more of a “coffeehouse feel.” (239-949-9945, momentumbrewhouse.com)

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Kathleen Manchero quit her corporate day job to open a pet bakery in Aventura, Florida, in 2006. Top Dog Kitchen moved to Naples in 2010 and now, with the help of husband Frank, Manchero sells her line of healthy baked dog treats, jerky, and grooming products at her East Naples stores, online, at farmers markets, and to more than 30 outlets nationwide. (239-331-8143, topdogkitchen.com)

Smilin’ Dog Bakery Between raising a son and working full-time, Teresa Hoover started experimenting with making all-natural ice cream for her dog five years ago. She now has three dogs, a cat, and a new full-time job running her North Naples store and online business, selling 17 homemade grain-free products, such as Cravin' Cranberry Crunch biscuits and dehydrated Swingin’ Smelt treats. (239-596-3644, smilindogbakery.net)

Dogs Love Kale How did Paula Savarese and Dawn Ward discover dogs love kale? They made kale chips for themselves to eat, and their dogs “went crazy” for them, says Ward. Since 2013, the Naplesbased business has developed eight wheat-free flavors from organic turkey to sweet potatoes and apple crisp, which they sell to 3,000 retailers nationwide. (dogslovekale.com)

Dipidy Dawg The “dipidy” refers to the yogurt and carob into which owner Valheriee Royce dunks her 50-plus organic, gluten-free dog cookies. She went into the business in 2007, faced with three dogs suffering from digestive disorders. The Coconut Point shop also sells “hair of the dog” custom birthday cakes and a full line of pet foods, grooming items, and novelties. (239-949-9885, dipidydawg.com)

GROWING … IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE Just when you think you’ve gotten your head around the vast extent of the Oakes Farms empire, Alfie Oakes starts talking about a new concept in foodie destinations, a 76,500-squarefoot market-restaurant that he expects to open in North Naples in November.

His accomplishments in the food industry since he opened the well-loved Oakes Farm Market on Davis Boulevard 21 years ago astound mere mortals. He has expanded the market twice. Today it’s a cathedral of worship to fresh produce, bakery goods, gourmet items, seafood, butcher showcases, wine, and deli and prepared foods to eat in or take out.

“I think we may be the only bakery the size of ours in the country that makes every single thing from scratch—no premade cookie dough, no mixes,” says Oakes. “And we’re actually producing more than a hundred different items.”

Besides enticing pies, cakes, cookies, and pastries, Oakes Farms makes in-house its own brand of crab dip and dressings, such as peach pecan, apple pecan, and roasted garlic with Vidalia onion, and sweet pepper vinaigrette.

There are Fuzzy Navel and zesty horseradish jams, plus fresh salsa and guacamole.

All of the market’s produce—organic and conventional—comes from Oakes Florida farms, six of which lie within Collier County. The business also stocks its 100 percent organic Food & Thought market and café, and distributes to 160 restaurants and public schools in Lee and Collier counties.

Oakes Farms owns a greenhouse and fish farm, and distributes seafood to local restaurants. It distributes produce and packaged (diced) fruits and vegetables nationwide. By the time Oakes opens his Seed To Table property in North Naples, he expects his employee corps to reach 1,000, as all facets of his operation appear to flourish, like the produce he grows. (239-5617215, oakesfarms.com) NAPLESillustrated.com | APRIL 2016

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THE PERFECT CATCH A day on the water with one of the biggest names in professional fishing, Naples’ own Roland Martin

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Fishing legend Roland Martin shows off a lunker large mouth bass.

Opposite page: martin has designed a number of fishing products, including Spro Aruku Shad lures in a wide array of colors.

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s dawn breaks over Chokoloskee Bay, Roland Martin navigates the tricky switchbacks and oyster beds with the confidence of decades of runs.

“They call this the pickle fork,” he shouts over the hum of the Mercury outboard. “If you don’t know this place, you can get really messed up.”

Martin certainly knows this place. He’s been fishing these parts for more than 30 years, landing snook and redfish for segments of his television show, Fishing With Roland Martin (fishingwithrolandmartin.com).

We’re skimming across the shallow water of the channel at a steady clip, Martin gliding his 21-foot Mako through the mangrove thicket and islets that make up the Ten Thousand Islands with ease. At 75, he has the build of a lifelong waterman, deeply tanned from long days in the sun and slightly bowlegged from steadying himself on many a rocking boat. He

moves around his boat with confidence, the line whizzing from his spinning reel, landing his lure with precision.

We’re near Highland Beach looking for snook. Martin flings his topwater lure once more, this time toward a downed tree.

“I hate catching them on the first cast,” he jokes. It’s a friendly boast, but one he’s earned.

Martin is, after all, a legend on the professional fishing circuit. Throughout his career, he has racked up 19 Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) tournament wins (the second-most of all time), nine B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year awards (a record he still holds today), and fished in 25 Bassmaster Classics—the Super Bowl of bass fishing. He has been inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, the Professional Bass Fishing Hall of Fame, and the International Game Fish Association’s Fishing Hall of Fame, solidifying his reputation as one the of most prolific professional bass fishermen of all time.

It’s a skill he first developed, strangely enough, in the military. “I learned my ABCs at Santee Cooper,” he says, referring to the outdoorsman’s paradise in South Carolina. As a young man in his twenties, Martin was an infantry officer stationed at nearby Fort Jackson.

He would spend his free time on the reservoir landing stripers and bass. At the time, it was nothing more than a peaceful hobby.

After his military service time, he moved to Brazil where his father, a hydraulic engineer, was stationed in Recife designing hydroelectric dams for the United States Geological Survey. Martin was able to secure a job teaching algebra. He recalls that time of his life fondly, explaining that he grew much closer to his parents in Brazil. Unfortunately, it didn’t last. Martin’s world forever changed in 1966, when he and his parents were in a head-on collision. His parents didn’t survive.

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viting him to join his fledgling fishing tournament. The year-old B.A.S.S. wasn’t yet a household name, and Martin passed on the offer.

“At the time, I didn’t think it was a big deal, and I didn’t want to fish in tournaments,” says Martin. “But Ray kept at me.”

He finally acquiesced and joined the circuit in 1970. He placed second in his first tournament, kicking off one of the most impressive careers in professional fishing history. In his first 25 events, he won seven, finished second in eight, and never placed lower than sixteenth.

“The tournaments showed that I was credible, and opened doors,” Martin says midcast, landing his plug in the shallows near shore. One of those doors led to his own television series. Episodes showcase Martin’s tricks of the trade as he fishes all around the globe, from freshwater streams and lakes to deepwater sites, in search of game fish.

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water. But this time, he decided fishing would be more than a way to relax. Now he had something to prove.

“I had always had this stigma and felt that my parents had no confidence in me,” he says. “I was the black sheep of the family, fishing and hunting. They wanted me to be a professional. I wanted to prove to them and to my family that I would be a success.”

He began making a name for himself as a fishing guide, running press trips for writers, and even started penning a few articles for newspapers and magazines. He was steadily building a brand and developing techniques that would solidify that brand. For instance, during those days Martin recognized the value of pattern fishing—studying water conditions to see what attracts fish to certain spots.

This may be second nature to fishermen today, but in those days it was a novel idea that made Martin an in-demand guide.

It wasn’t long before his success at Santee Cooper started attracting attention. In 1969 he got a call from Ray Scott, founder of B.A.S.S., in-

Fishing with Martin in the Ten Thousand Islands.

Left: Martin and wife Judy (far right) with President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush at the 2006 White House Christmas Party.

Last fall, Martin began filming the latest season for NBC Sports. Today—when he’s not on location filming, taking part in the occasional tournament, or making promotional appearances for Bass Pro Shops—Martin can be found right here in Naples, the place he calls home with his wife, Judy. His son Scott, himself an accomplished fisherman and the 2015 FLW Angler of the Year, runs the family marina in nearby Clewiston.

Martin also spends time doing charitable work, making dreams come true for kids and their families through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. But mostly, he’s fishing.

“I’m probably out on the water 150 days out of the year,” Martin says. “It’s down a bit from my heyday.” He casts another lure into the water, hoping to hook another snook, redfish, grouper, or reef fish. “It’s not about catching the fish, but the anticipation of catching the fish that keeps bringing me back.” «

It’s no secret that sport fishing is big business in Florida. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the industry has an $8.7 billion impact on the economy and supports more than 80,000 jobs. It’s also a business that relies heavily on the environment. Enthusiasts like Roland Martin know their passion depends on a healthy ecosystem, which is why he has long been an advocate for catch-and-release. “I don’t keep trophy fish for the simple reason that you don’t want to eliminate them from the ecosystem,” he says. Most fishermen today are conservationists who understand this reasoning, but back in 1971, Martin made waves with his beliefs. He was a guest on The Fishin’ Hole—the television show of fellow fishing legend Jerry McKinnis—when the two caught, and then released, two 10-pound lunkers. Some viewers were incensed, while others applauded the move. Martin simply chalked it up to common sense—and shortly after, B.A.S.S. held its first-ever catch-and-release tournament, the 1972 Florida National on Lake Kissimmee, instilling a doctrine that nearly every bass fisherman follows to this day.

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Be cool by the water with chic essentials for beach and pool Photography by ROBERT NELSON Styled by Katherine Lande

CÔTE D’AZUR Alexandra von Furstenberg acrylic dish with lid and bowl, St-Tropez Home, Naples; coral necklace, aquamarine baroque gold necklace, Pierre & Harry, Naples

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MAINE EVENT Caribbean Batik print bikini, Rude Tortoise sunglasses, Island Company, Naples; metallic and white striped hat, Beach House of Naples; lobster necklace, BR Uno, Naples

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STAY AFLOAT Cork, leather, and acrylic shoe, cork and leather clutch, Pratt’s Shoe Salon, Naples; clear round sunglasses, Beach House of Naples; coral and 18-karat gold cuff, Carlson’s Fine Jewelry, Naples

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CORAL REEF Dark blue acrylic tumbler, turquoise acrylic glass, blue glass bowl, St-Tropez Home, Naples; coral and gold necklace, Carlson’s Fine Jewelry, Naples; Nantucket coral grey agate necklace, Pierre & Harry, Naples

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SEA TORTOISE Pearl and pink coral lariat necklace, Carlson’s Fine Jewelry, Naples; Jason Wu for Pluma tortoise shell cuffs, BR Uno, Naples; metallic snakeskin flat with tassel detail, Pratt’s Shoe Salon, Naples; metallic and wood shoe, Charleston Shoe Company, Naples 72

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DREAM WEAVER Woven rattan ice bucket with tongs, BR Uno, Naples; woven clutches, J. McLaughlin, Naples; clear acrylic tumbler, St-Tropez Home, Naples

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BACKSTAGE Photography by NAVID Pretty, feminine looks with a modern edge take the spotlight this spring Shot by NAPLES Illustrated on location at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre scenic shop, West Palm Beach

Dior pleated striped silk coat, silk organza dress, patent leather heels, choker necklace Opposite page: Dolce & Gabbana printed cotton blazer with black piping, vest, trousers, embellished handbag; Christian Louboutin patent Mary Jane heels with ankle strap For buying information, turn to page 137.

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Chanel iridescent tweed jacket, iridescent gauze dress, lambskin pants, mirror-effect heels, belt, metal sunglasses; Dior earrings Opposite page: Giambattista Valli silk jacket, pants, and scarf, suede heels; Dolce & Gabbana headphones For buying information, turn to page 137.

Delpozo silk georgette embroidered strapless gown; Giambattista Valli glitter and suede heels; Chanel necklace Opposite page: Salvatore Ferragamo white cotton top, black leather skirt; Jimmy Choo coral pink sandals, coral pink handbag; Dior collar; Prada earrings For buying information, turn to page 137.

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Gucci chiffon crĂŠpon long-sleeve petals skirt dress with embroidery, high-heel platform T-strap pumps For buying information, turn to page 137.

Model: Kira Kramzar, Wilhelmina New York/Miami Hair & Makeup Artist: Tony Lucha using MAC Cosmetics Photography Assistant: Danny Ortiz Included in the photographs are scenic design elements by Court Watson, Paul Tate dePoo III, and Rob Odorisio. Special thanks to John McDermott, the theater’s technical director.

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Naples

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Think of Naples, and the images that come to mind are of beautiful sunsets, white sand beaches, palm trees, tourists, and a huge volcano looming in the near distance … wait—that’s not Naples, Florida, but it would be a fair description of Naples, Italy. Both cities have more in common that one might think.

Mount Vesuvius aside, Naples, Italy is a seaside town in Campania, on the west coast of a long peninsula (sound familiar?).

Tourists flock to the region to view classical pieces of art and architecture, visit Roman ruins, and sit on the sandy beaches, soaking up the sun. And at the end of a long day of sightseeing, these tourists need nourishment and replenishment—and food and wine are at the top of the list.

Neapolitan cuisine features the local bounty of the Mediterranean along with the fresh, locally grown tomatoes, vegetables, and grains of the fertile plains and hills of Campania. Naples, Florida is also known for its local bounty from the Gulf of Mexico as well as locally grown tomatoes and vegetables. Both Naples raise prized beef and have a vibrant food and wine scene that continues to evolve and grow.

But what is food without wine? While vinifera vines can’t be grown in Florida, the Campania region has some wonderfully crisp and fragrant indigenous whites and is home to some powerhouse reds.

Sauvignon Blanc drinkers might want to be adventurous and try a Greco di Tufo— it has all of the bright acidity, tart citrus

fruit, and green herbal notes that would pair beautifully with both Naples seafood, pastas, and salads.

For a bold red, try an Aglianico from the Taurasi DOC. The Aglianico grape produces a hearty red wine with spice and black fruit with a healthy dose of tannins.

Angelina’s Ristorante uses as many local ingredients as possible—fresh fish from the Gulf of Mexico, locally grown produce, eggs, and chickens. The restaurant has an extensive wine collection with the largest selection of Italian wines in the area as well as a broad selection of wines from other regions of the world.

Come dine with the Angelina’s family, where any occasion is special.

24041 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs 239.390.3187 • www.AngelinasOfBonitaSprings.com Reservations Recommended promotion

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The culinary team behind longtime favorite Chops City Grill in Naples and Bonita Springs has revamped the menu to include several fresh dishes beyond the usual steakhouse fare. The focus is on innovation and a visual appeal that equal the delicious flavors in each dish. Case in point: The City Style Salad reimagines a classic wedge by stacking baby iceberg lettuce, Great Hill blue cheese, applewood smoked bacon, beefsteak tomatoes, candied walnuts, and micro-cress in an eye-catching, sprig-topped tower. Diners will find several creations to try, as three quarters of the menu is new, with many veggieforward side dishes and lighter entrÊes. (239262-4677; chopscitygrill.com) —Kat Smith

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The Naples area is packed with an abundance of great eateries, serving up food and drinks to satisfy every palate. Naples Illustrated has rounded up details on can’tmiss places for dining delights.

AMERICAN Agave Bar & Grill Innovative modern American cuisine featuring fresh, flavorful dishes in a comfortable atmosphere. 2380 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239-598-3473, agavenaples.com) AVENUE5 Diners enjoy the sophisticated atmosphere and luxurious dishes. 699 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239403-7170, avenue5naples.com) Baleen at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort Dine amid the elegant tropical surroundings indoors, or even better, on the patio to soak up the breathtaking Gulf view. 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples (239-598-5707, laplayaresort.com) Bistro 821 This Fifth Avenue staple is a long-time favorite, thanks to Executive Chef Jess Housman’s Natural Fusion menu. 821 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239261-5821, bistro821.com) 84

A fixture on the dining scene on Fifth Avenue South, Yabba Island Grill has gotten a $250,000 makeover. Why the new look and menu? Owner Skip Quillen wanted to offer Neapolitans a moderately priced, comfortable steak and seafood house with a wide selection of affordable wines and 20-plus innovative handcrafted cocktails. In addition to the newly added selection of grilled steaks, fish, and chilled shellfish, the kitchen turns out flavorful entrées such as veal meatloaf with parmesan mashed potatoes and Thai lobster noodles. In addition to the new dishes, the restaurant’s interior has been totally renovated to complete the updated dining experience. (yabbaislandgrill.com) —Kat Smith

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Café & Bar Lurcat The space and the food are sophisticated and comfortable at this popular and elegant restaurant. 494 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239213-3357, cafelurcat.com) The Chapel Grill Fine cuisine in a stunning space that formerly housed the historic First Baptist Church in Old Naples. 811 Seventh Ave. S., Naples (239-206-4310, thechapelgrill.com) HobNob Elevated comfort food in a modern yet warm atmosphere. 720 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239580-0070, hobnobnaples.com) KC American Bistro As the name implies, American regional cuisine is the name of the game at this North Naples spot. 885 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239-566-2371, kcamericanbistro.com) The Local Fresh, healthy meals in a little eatery in the Bed, Bath & Beyond Plaza. 5323 Airport Pulling Rd., Naples (239-596-3276, thelocalnaples.​com) M Waterfront Grille Contemporary decor, view of the bay, and fine cuisine make M Waterfront a longtime favorite. 4300 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (239-263-4421, mwaterfrontgrille.com) MAREK’S COLLIER HOUSE RESTAURANT Fine Continental cuisine by owner Peter Marek and his wife, Penny, in the restored historical home of Cap-

tain Bill Collier, son of W.T. Collier, who settled in 1870 near Old Marco. 1121 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island (239-642-9948, mareksmarcoisland.com) Ridgway Bar & Grill Master chef Tony Ridgway continues wowing diners. Another plus is the outstanding wine list. 1300 Third St. S., Naples (239262-5500, ridgwaybarandgrill.com) Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar Born in Naples, the Tommy Bahama laid-back lifestyle is full throttle in this festive eatery and bar. 1220 Third St. S., Naples (239-643-6889, tommybahama.com)

SEAFOOD Aqua The restaurant’s look is fresh and airy, just right for the seafood-centric menu. 862 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-213-1111, aquafifth.com) The Bay House Overlooking the water of the Cocohatchee River, the restaurant features a beautiful dining room plus Tierney’s Tavern and The Claw Bar. 799 Walkerbilt Road, Naples (239-591-3837, bayhousenaples.com) Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar Spectacular water views, live music Wednesday–Sunday at the Upper Deck Bar, prime grilled meats, and seafood specialties. 4270 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (239649-5552, baysideseafoodgrillandbar.com)

CAPTAIN & KREWE Enjoy hand-shucked or chargrilled oysters, beer, and wine in a relaxed atmosphere at this downtown gem. 629 Eighth St. S., Naples (239-263-1976, cknaples.com) Citrus Seafood You’ll find plenty of choices, but the Maine lobster tower is hard to resist. 455 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-435-0408, citrusseafood.com) The Dock at Crayton Cove An open-air restaurant serving fresh catches prepared with Caribbean and Latin influences. 845 12th Ave. S., Naples (239-263-9940, dockcraytoncove.com) FISH Restaurant Fabulous water views complement the great seafood. 4360 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples (239-263-3474, fish​restaurantnaples.com) HB’s on the gulf Beachfront restaurant at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club serves a breathtaking view and fresh seafood. 851 Gulf Shore Blvd., Naples (239-435-4347, naplesbeachhotel.com) Pincher’s Crab SHACK Pincher’s serves fresh, local seafood in a casual setting. 1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-434-6616, pincherscrabshack.com) Sea Salt Chef Fabrizio Aielli is a master at marrying organic local produce, wild-caught fish, naturally raised meat, and poultry with modern cooking techniques. 1186 Third St. S., Naples (239-434-7258, seasaltnaples.com) SWAN RIVER SEAFOOD & FISH MARKET RESTAURANT A consistently great spot for fine seafood.

3741 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-403-7000, swan riverseafood.com)

Sweet Memories bottles in its cellar to go with prime steaks and more. 2800 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-263-5851, andressteakhouseofnaples.com) Chops City Grill A modern take on traditional, Chops serves prime aged steaks and fine local seafood prepared and presented with a fresh approach. 837 Fifth Ave. S, Naples, and 8200 Health Center Blvd., Suite 100, Bonita Springs (239-9924677, chopscitygrill.com)

Truluck’s Seafood, Steak & Crab House Truluck’s owns local fisheries, so the catch is always fresh in this fine-dining restaurant. 698 Fourth Ave. S., Naples (239-530-3131, trulucks.com)

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

The Turtle Club Fresh seafood, fine steaks, and chops are nearly overshadowed by the spectacular beachfront setting. 9225 Gulf Shore Drive N., Naples (239-592-6557, windwardhospitality.com)

The Grill Within The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, The Grill features rich decor to complement aged prime beef, chops, and fresh seafood. 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (239-598-6644, ritz-carlton.com)

USS Nemo Undersea Cuisine & Adventures Everything on the menu is a cut above, but the signature miso-broiled sea bass is hands down one of the best dishes in town. 3745 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-261-6366, ussnemorestaurant.com)

Jimmy P’s Charred The popular butcher shop’s fabulous steaks and other fine foods are now served in the restaurant that opened next door. 1833 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-643-6328, jimmypscharred.com)

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Ruth’s Chris Steak House Sophisticated decor, prime meats, and fine seafood make for a special night out. 23151 Village Shops Way, Estero (239-9488888, ruthschris.com)

Fans of Mitch’s Cookies, which have been available online and at some area restaurants and Second Cup at Mercato, have a new reason to rejoice. The couple behind the addictive cookies, William “Mitch” and Lynn Mitchell, recently opened Mitch’s Cookie Café Dessert Bar & Soda Fountain in East Naples on Davis Boulevard. The café is a sweet blast from the past, including an old-fashioned soda fountain, a 1929 cash register, and a 1950s Hamilton Beach shake machine. The centerpiece is a 1950s Stanley Knight fountain. The menu, which features local Royal Scoop ice cream and Second Cup coffee, includes root beer floats, ice cream shakes, and, of course, Mitch’s Cookies with ice cream. (mitchscookies.com) —K.S.

Stoney’s Steakhouse Serving corn-fed, prime certified black Angus beef, fresh seafood and an award-winning wine list. 403 Bayfront Place, Naples (239-435-9353, stoneys​steakhouse.com) Yabba Island Grill A fun, affordable steak and seafood place for visitors and locals. 711 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-262-5787, yabbaislandgrill.com)

FRENCH Bleu Provence Take a trip to the south of France without leaving town. Authentic dishes are paired with wines from the vast selection compiled by owner Jacques Cariot. 1234 Eighth St. S., Naples (239261-8239, bleuprovencenaples.com) Chez Boët French Home Cooking Lisa and Philippe Boët serve classics like duck a l’orange and pâté in a warm, homey atmosphere. 755 12th Ave. S., Naples (239-643-6177, chezboetnaples.com) Cote d’Azur Intimate bistro in the style of Provence serves standouts like Maine lobster roasted in a clay pot. 11224 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-5978867, cotedazurrestaurant.com) FRENCH FOLIES BY CHEF PYRO French dishes enhanced with Pyro Rodriguez’s imaginative twists.

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Southern Hospitality Looking for Southern cuisine? You’ll find it at Florida Kitchen, a new addition to dining options at the Miromar Outlets. The menu includes classic dishes like shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles, as well as fresh seafood dishes, such as grilled grouper. With a build-your-ownburger option, everyone’s cravings are sure to be satisfied. “It’s a very Florida experience,” says co-owner Bianca Mohtady. “Miromar is a beautiful outdoor mall, and we’ve got a great outdoor seating area, located right on the lake.”

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LE LAFAYETTE FRENCH GOURMET Traditional French with a touch of the tropics. 375 13th Ave. S., Naples (239-403-7861, lelafayette.com)

MEXICAN Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria Casual, familyfriendly place serving authentic, fresh classics plus hand-crafted cocktails. 4255 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-302-1444, felipestaqueria.com) MASA Superb, true Mexican cuisine in a high-style modern space, with a fabulous lineup of tequilas, mezcals, and specialty cocktails. 9123 Strada Place, Naples (239-598-0887, masa-restaurant .com)

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Tacos & Tequila Cantina The name says it all. The many varieties of tacos are made with fresh, local products and handmade tortillas. The broad choice of margaritas is also a draw. 4834 Davis Blvd., Naples (239-732-8226, tacosand​ tequilanaples.com)

Bellini on Fifth Italian Ristorante The Bellini family treats guests to cuisine inspired by matriarch “Nonna” Maria. 445 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-261-1117, bellinionfifth.com)

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Bice A long-time favorite on the corner of Fifth and Third Street. 300 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-2624044, naples.bicegroup.com)

Alberto’s on Fifth Chef Alberto Varetto cooks fine dishes in his elegant restaurant. 868 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-430-1060, albertoson fifth.com)

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

Angelina’s Ristorante A place for a special night out, featuring a 4,000-bottle wine tower and elevated Italian cuisine. 24041 Tamiami Trail S., Bonita Springs (239-390-3187, angelinasofbonitasprings.com)

Café Luna Signature pizzas, crispy calamari, and classic Caesar salad served in a casual space.

467 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-213-2212, cafeluna​ na​ples.com)

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

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

Campiello ristorante & bar This mainstay on Third Street South is a perennial gathering place for great food and people-watching. 1177 Third St. S., Naples (239-435-1166, camp​iello .damico.com)

DeRomo’s Gourmet Market & Restaurant Dine on home-style dishes, then shop for gourmet items to take home. The Promenade, 26811 S. Bay Dr., Bonita Springs (239-325-3583, deromos.com) Molto TRATTORIA Homemade pasta, sauces, pizza Napoletana, and Italian home-style cuisine are all top-notch. 368 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239261-5853, moltonaples.com) Osteria Tulia Chef Vincenzo Betulia’s authentically rustic venue and “peasant” cuisine are homey, hearty, and delizioso. 466 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-213-2073, tulianaples.com) Pazzo! Cucina Italiana This “friendly neighborhood” restaurant has been serving dishes using made-from-scratch sauces, pastas, and desserts for more than 20 years. 853 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-434-8494, pazzo​italiancafe.com) Roma Italian Bistro Pizza and Italian specialities made with ingredients imported from

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Italy and fresh organic produce. 655 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-776-7042, romabistronaples.com) Vergina Serving Italian and Mediterranean dishes with a modern flair, Vergina is a popular place for gathering with friends and listening to live music. 700 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-6597008, verginarestaurant.com)

ASIAN Araya Sushi Asian Grill Thai dishes, along with a wide choice of rolls, sushi, and sashimi by chef Jon Augsondthung, served in a modern space. 2650 Immokalee Road, Naples (239593-3344, arayanaples.com)

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Charlie Chiang’s Modern Asian Kitchen Urban decor sets the scene for modern Chinese and Japanese cuisine. 12200 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-593-6688, charliechiangs.com)

Maguro Sushi & Steak House Located at U.S. 41 and Wiggins Pass, Maguro is worth seeking out for great sushi and sashimi. 895 Wiggins Pass, Naples (239-591-0003, magurosteakhouse.com)

FUJIYAMA STEAK & SEAFOOD Go for Japanese hibachi cooking, entertainment, and fun frozen cocktails like the Green Dragon. 2555

Sakura Asian Grill Asian-Hawaiian fusion cuisine by chef Paul Chen is served in a chic, modern setting. 3375 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 106,

Naples (239-280-5536, sakuranaples.com) sushi-thai of Naples Thai favorites, Japanese dishes, sushi, and sashimi are first rate in the restaurant’s downtown location. 898 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-430-7575, sushithaitoo.com) Zen Asian BBQ This rustic Japanese pub serves chef Koko’s Next Level Sushi, Korean barbecue, ramen, and more. 10823 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-260-7037, eatatzen.com)

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Experience Immokalee GLOBAL A Table Apart Owner-chef Jeff Acol creates delicious dishes that incorporate a world of influences. 4295 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs (239-221-8540, at​ableapart.com) Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro Michael Mir’s restaurant serves savory lamb dishes and other colorful and delicious Persian specialties. 865 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239-594-5557, bhabhaper​ sianbistro.com)

IM Tapas Spanish Resto Bar Isabel Pozo Polo and Mary Shipman have created a tasty little bit of Spain in the heart of Naples, serving authentic, modern tapas. 965 Fourth Ave. N., Naples (239403-8272, imtapas.com) Inca’s Kitchen Fine Peruvian Cuisine Foodies flock to two locations serving authentic Peruvian dishes. 11985 Collier Blvd., Naples, and 8955 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-3523200, incaskitchen.com)

COASTAL PERUVIAN SEAFOOD & GRILL Enjoy authentic dishes of Peru, like Cebiche 200 Miles, lomo saltado, and many specials. 5447 Airport Pulling Road N., Naples (239-631-6943, coastalperuvian.com)

LAMORAGA The menu features contemporary Spanish cuisine with an international and modern twist. Meals are served in a bright setting, along with a broad selection of fine wines from around the world. 3936 Tamiami Trail N. (239331-3669, lamoragarestaurant.com)

FUSE GLOBAL CUISINE Chef-owner Greg Scarlatos uses flavors and ingredients from around the world to create the restaurant’s diverse menu.

2500 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239-455-4585, fuseglobalcuisine.com)

Noodles Italian Cafe and Sushi Bar Good sushi, parmesans, and piccatas served all in one place. Noodles also features late-night entertainment. 1585 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples (239-5920050, noodlescafe.com) «

Take a group of budding entrepreneurs, add a mentoring program, an $84,000 grant, and some great family recipes, and you get a delicious line of sauces, spice mixes, and salsa. Taste of Immokalee (tasteofimmokalee.com) was created last year when One by One Leadership Foundation and State Farm teamed up to provide 16 high school students the means to create a unique product line inspired by their hometown of Immokalee. The company has grown rapidly.

Many Collier County retailers, including 18 Publix stores, are stocking shelves with the home-inspired goods. “Here in Immokalee, we have a melting pot of cultures and our products reflect that,” says Immokalee High student Eric Garcia, secretary of the company’s junior board. The products are bottled in Sarasota, but they’re aiming to bottle them in Immokalee in the future. Garcia says, “We want to localize our bottling process so we can create more jobs and opportunities for Immokalee’s economy.” —Anna Bjorlin

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The world of distilled spirits was thrown into an uproar last year when the 2015 edition of The Whisky Bible (Whitman Publishing, $19.95) named the Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 the world’s best whisky. The annual roundup is edited by expert Jim Murray, who gave the Yamazaki 97.5 points out of a possible 100 and claimed it had a flavor of “near indescribable genius.”

It was the first time a Japanese whisky had won and also the first time a single malt from Scotland failed to place in the top five. But don’t expect to find a bottle of that Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013—few are still available, and the remaining ones are likely to cost more than $1,000.

Purists may regard Scotland as the best source of single-malt whisky, but Japan is closing the gap in terms of quality and popularity. Part of its success is a steady series of awards, but the phenomenon can also be traced to a huge and growing global demand for the best distilled spirits. Most of the whisky is made by a single company, Suntory (now known as Beam Suntory, after its acquisition of Beam Inc. for $16 billion in 2014).

Japanese whisky production began with the late Shinjiro Torii. A former pharmaceutical salesman, Torii founded a company called Kotobukiya, later known as Suntory. In 1924, against the advice of his investors, he opened the country’s first commercial distillery, Yamazaki, on the outskirts of Kyoto. From the beginning, he took Scotland as his model and founded Yamazaki near a source of pure spring water at the foot of Mount Tenno. The Hakushu distillery opened in 1973. In 1989, to commemorate the company’s ninetieth anniversary, Suntory founded Hibiki.

All three distilleries produce 12-year-old bottlings that are good introductions to Japanese whisky.

Yamazaki and Hakushu are single malts, while the Hibiki is a blend. The Yamazaki ($105) has a sweet, floral nose with touches of fermented lychee. It is rich yet nicely balanced in the mouth, with the sweetness and floral component giving way to pepper and spice in the mid palate and the spice notes offsetting the opulent texture.

Hakushu ($90) is unusual among Japanese malts in its use of peat; supposedly, the peated barley is imported directly from Scotland. It is lean and angular in the mouth, with a slightly oily texture. The peat comes through in the mid palate and continues on the finish, which is quite earthy. Water calms it down and mellows out the flavors.

The nose of the Hibiki ($100) is recessed and mellow, offering up aromas of autumn flowers with coaxing. It en-

ters the mouth sweetly, with a ripe and unctuous texture giving way to cream and spice in the middle. The spice notes build on the finish, which is long and resonant. This is a very smooth and palatable style of whisky, which becomes rounder and richer with the addition of water.

Hibiki’s newest expression, Japanese Harmony ($70), is a blend of 10 whiskies from the three Suntory distilleries, aged in five types of casks. Pale amber in color, it displays a sexy, inviting nose with scents of sweet oak and spring flowers. It enters the mouth smoothly and expands in the mid palate with flavors of vanilla, toffee, pepper, and citrus zest. The long finish resonates with echoes of white pepper. Enjoy it neat, with a splash of water, or with a single ice cube. «

Shinjiro Torii (above) took cues from Scotland when opening Yamazaki.

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Nettles discovered Rebora through the suggestion of notable sculptor Márton Váró, who created several of her sculptures, as well as many others locally, including the massive Annunciation sculpture on the façade of the oratory at Ave Maria.

Rebora’s masterful carving is particularly noteworthy as it features the most intricate details of the woman’s face, down to the wispy eyelashes and irises. The project was approximately a year in the making. Moving it to Nettle’s home required three weeks of preparation, including pouring a cement base that Caronchi Photography

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Pastimes meet posh decor with these home accents sure to inspire your game Tee it up Say “cheese” with this fun yet deliciously functional bamboo golf course cheese board from Brookstone ($70). With six wine and cheese tools in your arsenal (stored in two swing-out drawers), you are well-equipped to birdie this dynamic hole, which features a putting green, a recessed bunker for olives or tapenade, and a removable pin. Brookstone (239-481-7711, brookstone.com)

Fishing for compliments

These Léron cocktail napkins ($225 for a set of 6) imported from France, are sure to reel in compliments.

And, with six different handembroidered lures, cocktail party guests can go fish and select their own catch of the day. (leron.com)

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The eye-catching Masters green faux bamboo frame and lattice frets of this Chinoiserie Bucket List Pewter ice Jardin side chair from bucket from Vagabond House Bungalow 5 ($756) ($605) deserves a place in the make it an ideal seat winner’s circle with exquisitely defor enjoying the 19th tailed Thoroughbred heads servhole while embracing ing as handles and a gadroon the color of the game. band reminiscent of a halter Summerfields (239-430rope. (vagabond​house.com) 2505, summerfields naples.com)

Grand Slam Whimsical linen cocktail napkins from August Morgan ($36, set of 4) will have you serving an ace at happy hour. The bright hemstitching and humorous message add instant levity to whatever is being shaken or stirred.

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Green around the gills No need for an exaggerated fish tale—the Dory pillow from Dermond Peterson ($168) is grandiose all on its own. Block-printed by hand on 100 percent linen, the sea dweller adds a splash of style and a twist of lime to your interior design cocktail. Gattles of Naples (239-262-4791, gattles.com) 96

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Let this app breathe life into your decor by suggesting a color palette that complements your existing shades. It allows you to choose from more than 100 dynamic color themes, each with dozens of colors that work together to create a unique look and feel. With internationally recognized color expert Amy Wax at its helm, this app will awaken your colorful side. (color911.com) Save your mental strategic placement workouts for Sudoku rather than furniture, thanks to Autodesk’s Homestyler Interior Design. This app allows you to snap a photo of a room and create your own 3D home design playground. Have fun playing musical chairs (light fixtures, tables, rugs, and so on) to find the best layout for your space using potential furniture purchases (and wall colors) before you make a commitment.

Get the friends and family stamp of approval by sharing saved creations through Facebook and email. (homestyler.com) If you love the idea of having a dedicated personal shopper for home decor in the palm of your hand, try the LikeThat Decor and Furniture app. With a “snap it, explore it, find it” operating model, the app can search for just about anything that has inspired you, whether it’s something you snapped a photo of on your phone, something you spotted in a catalog, or something you discovered online. You can search for your precise dream decor and furniture (or its design doppelgänger) based on your location or click through an extensive list of merchants from around the world. Go from inspiration to acquisition in a snap. Ah, we like that. (likethat apps.com) —L.G.S.

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Whether you want the perfect nightscape to surround a newly built home or upgrade a system already in place, it’s wise to consult an expert. We asked some local landscape lighting professionals what to keep in mind when undertaking an exterior lighting project.

When choosing fixtures, Mark Stahlman of Stahlman-England Irrigation Inc., Naples (stahlman-england.com), says, “Use a naturally durable and attractive material like brass. Plastic and powder-coated aluminum fixtures look good in a catalog but quickly deteriorate when exposed to the environment and normal use, especially around swimming pools and high-traffic areas.” He recommends brass for its natural patina, which will blend into the landscape and look better with age.

John Gillespie, designer, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Naples (naplesoutdoorlighting.com), says that in addition to being extremely selective about the fixtures and lamps, consider the architectural elements of your home you may want to highlight in the design.

The first thing to consider is power consumption (the type of bulb and light) as well as the light fixture material and size—all of which will

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play a role in creating the ambience you want to achieve, says Chris Baker of Tri-County Landscape Services Inc., Naples (mytricountyland scape.com).

The three pros agree that LED technology, which is constantly advancing, is the way to go.

LED lights last longer than most others, and they conserve energy, which can save thousands of dollars over the life of the system. Gillespie says fiberoptic lighting will become widespread eventually, but it is still down the road.

Stahlman notes that fixture placement is important and can make the difference between a well-lit walking path and a harsh airport-runway effect. “Even the nicest fixtures will look bad if not properly placed,” he says.

When it comes to aesthetics, Stahlman focuses on three Cs: contrast, cohesion, and creativity. “Contrast is balancing the light levels among the many elements of your landscape and home,” he says. “Cohesion is making sure the levels look natural to the eye across the entire portrait you are trying to create. There is also a creative aspect to how the landscape is lighted.” What’s more, a good designer can not only enhance aesthetics but also protect people from injury and break-ins.

“Always use the best materials, like brass,” says Stahlman. “The lighting system should be viewed as a one-time project, not something that needs repair and replacement every year.”

“The devil is always in the details,” Gillespie says. “Avoid those who want to put a light on every tree and bush on your property. To paraphrase da Vinci: Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” «

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Come sail away for a great cause off the shores of Naples at the Gulf Coast Sailing Club’s 2016 Charity Regatta April 2 and 3. The event, which supports local children’s programs, is open to all types of sailboats. Popular TV host Tucker Thompson, known for hosting the thirty-fifth America’s Cup in Bermuda among other competitions, will be the celebrity speaker for a dinner as part of the fundraiser. He will also be sponsored to sail on one of the boats competing in the regatta. All net proceeds from the event will benefit Avow’s Children’s Bereavement Program; special-needs sailing programs, such as Blind Sailing Unlimited; and the Collier County Parks & Recreation Sailing Program, including its adaptive sailing program. (gulfcoastsailingclub.org)

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from the Bonita Springs water tower west through the mangroves to Big Hickory Island, accessible only by boat.

Founder Glenn Novotny recommends scheduling a tour for the day before the full moon in case of stormy weather.

Farther south on Marco Island, guided moonlight and full-moon kayak trips are available year-round through Kayak Marco Island (239-695-0067, kayak​ marco.com/moonlight-paddles). Tours range from an hour and a half to two hours and launch from a variety of sites, including Caxambas Park on Marco Island and the Rookery Bay Preserve and Isle of Capri Kayak Park in Naples.

Each month, a series of tours are planned at times when you can experience the best views of the full moon.

For stand-up paddlers, Sweetwater Paddlesports (239-405-7155, sweetwaterpaddlesports.com) offers full-moon paddle events and private group tours by request. On these trips, co-owner Brandon Greer and his guides lead groups to the back of the bay in Bonita Springs to watch the sun set and the moon rise. —Anna Bjorlin

What better way to experience Southwest Florida’s picturesque scenery than by the light of the full moon? Here are three ways to bask in the glow of the celestial orb on or about April 22, when it will shine its brightest.

Adventures Kayaking (239-601-6976, adventureskayaking.com) organizes excursions in Collier and Lee counties, bringing kayaks and paddleboards directly to you. On the full-moon tours, guides lead trips

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The Babolat Play Pure Drive tennis racket ($349, pgatoursuperstore .com/naples) includes sensors built into the handle that send information to a companion smartphone app. They record stats on everything from the power of your serve to the number and type of strokes you made while on the court. Prefer wearable tech? Babolat’s new POP wristband ($90) tracks your stats with any racket. (babolatplay.com)

Game Golf Live ($299, gamegolf.com), a shot-tracking device and app combination, features GPS and motion sensors to record every shot you make on the green—in real time. After attaching special tags to the ends of your clubs, simply tap the tags against a small sensor worn on your belt before each shot, and stats automatically sync to your smartphone so you can see how you performed and adjust right on the spot. —A.B.

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Luxury Living: Outlook Good Looking to buy in South Florida in the year ahead? Experts weigh in.

By Judy Martel Built on northern dreams of a tropical paradise, generations of wealthy home buyers have been attracted to South Florida’s sun-drenched beauty. While Florida real estate has long been a roller coaster with soaring heights and rock-bottom dips, ever since its first major boom-and-bust cycle in the 1920s it has always managed to come back stronger. As buyers seek more top-notch amenities, builders respond with bigger and better homes. Brad O’Connor, Ph.D., director of economic research for Florida Realtors, and Danielle Hale, managing director of housing research for the National Association of Realtors, walk us through the current state of the luxury real estate market in the Sunshine State—and what to expect in the future.

THE BOUNCE BACK According to O’Connor, in the wake of the latest housing meltdown in 2007 and 2008, sales of homes priced at $1 million and above have been steadily improving, boosted by the soaring stock market in the years following the recession and Florida’s enduring desirability for wealthy retirees and 104 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED

investors. In South Florida, luxury home sales in 2015 represented around 4.8 percent of the overall housing market, compared with about 2.6 percent nationwide.

“After the crash, the luxury market was one of the first to begin recovering in Florida,” he says, adding that he believes retiring baby boomers will continue to seek homes in the area. “You can get more bang for your buck in Florida than pretty much anywhere else.”

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The Year AheaD Despite a lackluster performance from the stock market in 2015, O’Connor sees little slowdown in sales of pricey homes this year.

“The typical luxury buyer is in pretty good shape,” he says.

The exception might be the international buyer. Florida has long been an attraction for home buyers from South America, but Hale points out that the strong U.S. dollar means property is more expensive for overseas buyers.

Of course, rising interest rates are on everyone’s minds. In December, the Federal Reserve made the move everyone was dreading when it raised the federal funds rate by a quarter percent. But while this may not be the best news for younger, high-income buyers who borrow for $1-million-plus homes, Hale and O’Connor don’t expect it to have much of an impact on the luxury home mar-

ket. Rates on fixed-rate, 30-year loans are still relatively low, hovering around 4 percent on both conventional mortgages and jumbo mortgages (those above $417,000).

And, notes O’Connor, “a lot of the wealthy are all-cash buyers” anyway.

Even if rates continue to rise, O’Connor says it won’t significantly slow down sales. So far, demand for pricey homes is strong and inventory remains steady: “New listings are selling as fast as they’re coming on the market.” «

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Extraordinary renovated beachfront estate embodies luxury with understated elegance throughout its 10,345 SF. Gourmet Clive Christian kitchen. Sweeping Gulf Vistas. 7+den/7.2 $19,900,000

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Port Royal estate designed by Harrell & Co Architects blends Country French architecture with clean lined contemporary interiors to create a visionary style. 4+den/5.1 $7,950,000

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Magnificent Bermuda styled Port Royal home sits on a lot and a half of lush tropical environs.

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Architecturally distinct, transitional style home This estate with 7,128 SF sits on two large lots with 326’ on the Imperial River in the Hidden newly built with 4 bedrooms Majestic vaulted Harbor community and just underwent a ceilings with architectural beams and a wide MAJOR renovation by Harwick Homes. 4+den/6 open concept Greatroom. 4+den/4 $2,650,000 $3,995,000 REDUCED BY $500,000!

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Excellent value for this charming cottagestyle home that comes with deeded boat house steps away. Ideally located minutes to beach or 5th Ave shopping/dining. 4+den/4 $2,495,000

Gorgeous Florida Cottage home built in 2002 on famous “Cottage Row” Within walking distance to the beach. Directly across from Cambier Park. 4 car garage. 3/2.1 $1,995,000

This quintessential ranch style Park Shore home blends Old Florida charm with superb craftsmanship and is located on large, lushly tropical lot. 3+den/3 $1,450,000

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Boater’s dream home with spectacular views and 170 ft. of water frontage tip lot on Smokehouse Bay and quick Gulf access. 3/2.5 (H10157) Natalie C. Kirstein, 239.784.0491

Expansive lake view! Spacious, well-maintained lakefront home with 3 car gar. Plantation and hurricane shutters, fireplace, wet bar, pool/spa area with outdoor kitchen. 4+Den/4.5 (H9977) Barbara Salinas, 239.449.2733

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Homage to Chardin, Robert Vickrey

Agenda Feel the

Magic

Robert Vickrey was one of the most notable American Magic Realism artists, as well as a great master of egg tempera painting. Works by the New York—born painter, who graduated from Yale School of Fine Arts in 1950, depicted such themes as the lost innocence of urban youth, eerie street signs, St. Vincent nuns, and bicycles and shadows. In Naples, the Harmon-Meek Gallery has shown the late Vickrey’s works since 1970, holding solo shows of his art annually. Beginning April 4, the gallery presents the “Robert Vickrey Memorial Retrospective,” featuring pieces spanning his career that were recently returned from a museum loan to the Melvin Galleries at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. The exhibit of this important mid-century American artist runs through April 29. (239-261-2637; harmonmeekgallery.com)

Sparkler World, Robert Vickrey Monet’s Inspiration, Robert Vickrey

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Dirty Dancing—The Classic Story on Stage, April 5-10, at artis—naples

Naples Depot Museum’s exhibit “Naples’ Peaceful Places,” through March.

Beach Fishin’, Phil Fisher

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Color Me Happy!, works by Margit Heiss and Inna Chupina, Gallery on Fifth, Mercato, April 6-27 Chocolate Poppies Explosion, Inna Chupina

The Florida Artists Group Annual Exhibition and Symposium, April 1-28, Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs Optimism Embodies Power, Joan Brechin Sonnenberg

ART & MUSEUMS The Baker Museum, Artis—Naples—Ewa Tarsia, PaintingForest and ForestDot, through April 20; Florida Contemporary, through April 20; Naples Collects, through June 19; Dawn’s Forest, The Sculpture of Louise Nevelson, through July 24; New Acquisitions: In Context, from the collection of Paul and Charlotte Corddry, through July 31; Art After Hours, featuring free admission, live music, and a food truck, April 27; artisnaples.org.

Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—The Florida Artists Group Annual Exhibition and Symposium, April 1-28, opening reception April 1; artcenterbonita.org.

East West Fine Art, Naples—For the Sake of Art!, largescale mixed-media works by Stephen Mancini, April 6-27; 239-821-9459.

Galleries of Crayton Cove, Naples—Art After Dark, art gallery receptions, live music, and refreshments, April 9; galleriesofcraytoncove.com.

Gallery on Fifth, Mercato—Color Me Happy!, works

by Margit Heiss and Inna Chupina, April 6-27; 239220-7503.

Harmon-Meek Gallery, Naples—Robert Vickrey Memorial Retrospective, works in egg tempera, April 4-29; 239-261-2637.

Harmon-Meek | Modern, Naples—Babette Bloch exhibit, through April 16; Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso exhibit, April 21-May 14, opening reception April 21; 239-262-2699.

Marco Island Historical Museum—Isles of Capri …

A Place in Time, works by architect, author, and artist Donald Sunshine, through April 26; 239-642-1440.

Museum of the Everglades—Frankenhoff Collection: Historic Photographs, April 1-May 31; 88th Anniversary of the Tamiami Trail and Museum of the Everglades 18th Birthday Celebration, panel discussion, lunch, walking tour, antique cars, and live music, April 23; 239-695-0008.

Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center—Art in the Park, April 2; 45th Annual Jade Riedel Scholarship Competition, through April 16; The 51st Founders Juried Award, through April 16; Dinner with Artists: Ran Adler & Bryan Sutton, April 20; Journeys: Real or Imagined exhibition, April 29-June 3; Members’ Gallery–World Piece (Fill in the Blank), April 29-June 3; naplesart.org.

Naples Art District—First Wednesday Art Alive, April 6; Third Weekend Art Alive, April 16-17, Naples Art District, North Naples; 239-580-7999.

Naples Artcrafters—Fine Art & Craft Show, April 9, Cambier Park; naplesartcrafters.com.

Naples Botanical Garden—Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks, through April 10; naplesgarden.org.

ROCK AND ROLL

AT THE GARDEN Get ready for some classic rock at the Naples Music Festival (239-434-6697, gardenofhope andcourage.com) April 3, celebrating the Garden of Hope and Courage’s tenth anniversary. With a new location and a one-of-a-kind menu designed by Richard D’Amico, honorary chair of the Garden’s board of directors, and the team at Lurcat Catering, guests can expect a true VIP experience. While this biennial festival has been held on Third Street South in past years, the 2016 event will be at the Naples Botanical Garden. The musical lineup features local blues favorite Mudbone, acclaimed jazz vocalist Nicole Henry, and the main attraction: World Classic Rockers, a group combining original members from bands including Boston, Journey, Steppenwolf, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Santana. Shalyn Ormsby, executive director at the Garden of Hope and Courage, says, “They’re bits and pieces of the original bands, and they’ll perform ‘Born to Be Wild,’ ‘Black Magic Woman,’ and other songs everyone will recognize.” —Anna Bjorlin Naples Historical Society at Historic Palm Cottage—Palm Cottage tours, Tuesday through Saturday; walking tours of the Historic District, Wednesdays; guided tours of the Norris Gardens, first and third Thursdays; 239-261-8164.

Rosen Gallery & Studios, Naples—Tracy Magen Rosen: Family Series, featuring recent works and family themes through historical photographs, through April 5; 239-821-1061.

Thomas Riley Studio, Naples—Shane McAdams + Guests exhibit, through April 8; Feature on Local: 1 x 1 x 1, opening reception April 13, exhibit April 14May 13; thomasrileystudio.com.

Best of all Worlds

The World Class Rockers Below: Scene from the last festival

Ana, Reisha Perlmutter

CHILDREN & TEENS Artis—Naples—Make & Take Art: Monet-inspired Seascapes, April 6; artisnaples.org.

Collier County Fair 2016—40th annual fair with games, rides, shows, and food, March 17-27, Collier County Fairgrounds, Naples; colliercountyfair.com.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida—Little Explorers Program, How My Little Hands Can Help the Earth, April 14; Over in the Ocean, April 28; conservancy.org.

Mercato, Naples—Summer Camp Fair, meet more than 30 local summer program providers and enjoy a free Kids Zone with a bounce house, games, face painting, and more, April 17; mercato shops.com.

Naples Botanical Garden—W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden, Saturdays and Sundays; naplesgarden.org.

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens—Party for the Planet, Earth Day celebration with conservation partners, April 2; napleszoo.org.

Rosen Gallery & Studios, Naples—Clay Art for Kids & Parents, 4-week sessions led by award-winning artist Richard Rosen, Mondays; 239-821-1061.

Culture will abound in Naples during the last week of April and first week of May with 30-plus cultural and performing arts events in venues all over town. In the past four years, the ArtsNaples World Festival (239-390-2788, stayinmay.com) has celebrated Russia, Latin America, Italy, and France. To mark the fifth anniversary, the festival will bring the best of all worlds to Naples. April events kick off with a Champagne and caviar tasting at La Bazenne April 25, and will feature a concert by the Belarusian State Chamber Orchestra at Collier County Public Library’s South Regional Branch April 30 with many diverse happenings in between. Whether piano and violin concertos, art exhibitions, or culinary events such as Peruvian cooking demos suit your taste, the 2016 ArtsNaples World Festival offers something for everyone. —A.B.

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Agenda FILM

Texas Heat

Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—Films for Film Lovers: Princesas, April 4; Shame, April 11; Althea, April 12; Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, April 18; The Sea Inside, April 25, Moe Auditorium and Film Center; artcenterbonita.org.

Italian Cultural Society—Film series, I Can Quit Whenever I Want, April 11, The Norris Center, Naples; 239-434-3323.

Mercato, Naples—Movies on the Lawn, Monkey Kingdom, April 19; mercatoshops.com.

Naples Jewish Film Festival—Presented by Beth Tikvah of Naples, The Last Mentsch, April 3, Sugden Community Theatre, Naples; naplesjewishfilm festival.org.

FOOD, WINE & FASHION Coconut Point Mall, Estero—Farmers Market, Thursdays through April 28; buylocallee.com.

Fifth Avenue South, Naples—Evening on Fifth and Sidewalk Sale, April 14; fifthavenue south.com.

Marilyn’s Distinctive European Fashion, Naples—Getting Ready for the Races, seminar and tips on dressing for the occasion, with Marilyn Hellman, April 12; 239-206-4460.

Marissa Collections, Naples—Trunk shows: Kathy Comelli, through April 2; Tamara Comolli Fine Jewelry with personal appearance, April 1-2; 239-263-4333.

Mercato, Naples—Annual International Food Festival, food samples, live music, and Kids Zone, April 3; Blue Martini business networking group meetings, Mix and Mingle, April 5; Cocktails and Conversations, April 7; mercatoshops.com.

Third Street South, Naples—Third Thursday on Third, musical performances, April 21; Farmers Market, Saturday mornings, parking lot behind Tommy Bahama; 239-434-6533.

The Village on Venetian Bay—Sidewalk Sale, outdoor tables set up by Village merchants offering merchandise at discounted prices, April 21-23; Village Green Market, Sunday mornings; venetian village.com.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top bring their legendary Texas-born brand of boogie and blues to stoke up concertgoers at Artis—Naples April 26. Guitarist Billy Gibbons, bassist Dusty Hill, and drummer Frank Beard have cranked out a stream of hits with witty lyrics and smoking guitar riffs for more than 40 years. Rock fans will not want to miss the iconic group’s first performance ever in Naples. (artisnaples.org)

MUSIC Artis—Naples—Hooray for Hollywood, through April 2; Naples Philharmonic Around Town, April 7 at First Presbyterian Church, Bonita Springs, April 9 at First Presbyterian Church, Naples, and April 25 at Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers; Sypert Salon, April 12 and 17; Matthias Pintscher with Benjamin Grosvenor, April 14-15; FGCU Wind Orchestra, April 24; Wang Chamber Music, April 24; Warren Vache, April 27; Country Legends, April 30; artisnaples.org.

Bonita Springs Concert Band—Free concert, April 17, Riverside Park, Bonita Springs; bonita springsconcertband.com.

Cambier Park, Naples—Naples Dixieland Jazz Band, April 3; Naples Concert Band, April 10; Gulf Coast Big Band, April 17; 239-213-3058.

Classic Chamber Concerts, Naples—Fifth Avenue Chamber Orchestra, 17th and 21st Century Bach, April 25, Sugden Community Theatre, Naples; classicchamberconcerts.org.

Cultural & Performing Arts Center (CAPA), Naples—Mercato Festival Series, Knock-Your-SocksOff High School Jazz Bands, April 10, on the lawn at Mercato; Rising Stars Series concerts: Opera Naples Youth, April 8; Noah Waddell and Kapella Chamber Group, April 22, Wang Opera Center, Naples; capacenter.org.

Estero Concert Series—Chamber Music Concert, April 10, Koreshan State Park, Estero; 239596-8404.

Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—The Bay Singers, April 1, Hinman Auditorium; Helios Swingtet Orchestra—Big Band Music, April 15, Hinman Auditorium; The BonArts Chamber Music Series Bohemian Music Salon, April 27, Moe Auditorium; artcenterbonita.org.

Above: Noah Waddell will be featured in CAPA’s Rising Stars Series April 22.

Left: Helios Swingtet with Bryan Hughes at Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs, April 15

Gulfshore Opera—Donizetti’s Elixir of Love, starring Irish tenor Anthony Kearns, April 21, Artis— Naples; gulfshoreopera.org.

Mercato, Naples—Free concert with Kraig Kenning, April 7, on the lawn; mercatoshops.com.

April 8, Heritage Bay Country Club, Naples; 239434-3323.

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Naples—Lunch & Learn Lecture: Deepwater Horizon: Five Years Later, with Gary Lytton, April 5; rookerybay.org.

Naples Botanical Garden—Jazz in the Garden, The Swingtide Combo, April 10; naplesgarden.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Naples Music Club—2016 Annual Scholarship Winner’s Recital, April 23, Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, Naples; naplesmusicclub.org.

Champions for Learning—26th Annual Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers Dinner, April 1, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club; 239-6434755.

Naples Orchestra & Chorus—The Joy of Spring, April 2-3; Pops! Season Finale, April 23-24, Naples High School; naplesorchestraandchorus.org.

Norris Center, Naples—The Southern Express Band, April 22; 239-213-3040.

Opera Naples—An Evening in the Palacio de la Zarzuela, April 18, Wang Opera Center, Naples; operanaples.org.

SPEAKERS & SEMINARS

Conservancy of Southwest Florida—2016 Earth Day Festival, boat rides, exhibits, live animal programs, guest speakers, and more, April 16; con servancy.org.

David Lawrence Center and Foundation—Second Annual Sound Minds Music Festival & Mental Health Symposium, cocktail reception, live music, and dinner with Staglin Family Vineyard wine pairings, April 1 and 2, Naples Botanical Garden; 239-304-3505.

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation—Time to Remember, cocktails, dinner, dancing, live musical performances, and more, April 16, the RitzCarlton Golf Resort, Naples; 239-564-2240.

Friends of Foster Children Forever—Boots & Boogie Bash, cowboy boots, hats, and Western attire recommended, April 2, Grey Oaks Country Club, Naples; 239-262-1808.

The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida—Triumph 2016 celebrating the Museum’s 15th anniversary and honoring Jack and F.E. Nortman, April 13, Naples Yacht Club; 239-263-9200.

Legal Aid Service of Collier County—Barrister’s Bash, cocktails, dinner, auctions, and awards ceremony, April 28, Hilton Naples, 239-775-4555.

Marine Industries Association of Collier County—Naples Boat Show & Seafood Festival, marine expo, flea market, kids activities, and more, April 1-3, Florida Sports Park, Naples; 239-682-0900.

Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—Meet the Composers: Happy Birthday Rachmaninoff— From Russia with Love, international artist and lecturer, Dr. Anne McLean, April 3; Tuesday Art Talks: A DIY Guide—Social Media & Art, April 5; artcenterbonita.org.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida—Evenings at the Conservancy, Ocean Adventures and Storytelling with marine scientist and author Ellen Prager, April 12; An Amazing Journey Through Time, with paleontologist and author Gary Schmelz, April 26; conservancy.org.

Hodges University, Naples—Strategic Visioning workshop, April 5, Kleist Community Room; Talent Strategy workshop with Debbie Mathews Finch, April 14, John W. White Community Room; 239-598-6284.

Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida—Katz Lecture Series, April 7, Collier County Public Library, headquarters branch; 239-263-9200.

Italian Cultural Society—History lecture and lunch, Lorenzo the Magnificent & The Medicis,

A HEALTHY

COMMUNITY The Second Annual Food & Thought Health Freedom Summit, a community-minded fair April 2 and 3 at Food & Thought in Naples, includes a roster of speakers who will discuss how the nation’s food is grown and the effects on health; organic, permaculture, and biodynamic growing methods; and more. New York Times best-selling author Dr. David Perlmutter, whose latest book is Brain Maker (Little Brown and Company, 2015), will speak April 1 in a pre-event opening night ceremony on “Global Agriculture & Your Brain.” The summit includes an exposition of Naples’ complementary and alternative health-care practitioners and special events for kids. Saturday evening’s schedule includes live music and organic food and wine. Ticket proceeds support the nonprofit Florida Organic Growers Association and The Frank Oakes Scholarship for Organic Horticulture at the University of Florida. (foodandthought.com)

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Agenda reception, silent auction, strolling dinner, April 16, Wyndemere Golf & Country Club, Naples; 239-234-2400.

Have fun playing tennis while helping local kids at the annual Rackets Up!

Gulf Coast Runners—Run for the Music 10K, April 9; Beach Bum 5K, April 15; gcrunner.org.

Perfect Serve

Dust off those tennis rackets and get ready to do some bidding. The Salvation Army of Naples’ (salvationarmy florida.org) twelfth annual Rackets Up! tennis tournament and auction will be held at the Arthur L. Allen Tennis Center in Cambier Park, April 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The yearly event raises money for the Salvation Army’s Child Care Center, which provides affordablecare, after-school, and summer camp programs. This year the event takes place on National Love Our Children Day, and the theme will reflect that. Last year the tournament drew 64 players and raised $7,000.

—Christiana Keyes

Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida— 10th Annual Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Golf Classic, awards, and dinner, April 22, The Strand Country Club, Naples; 239-658-3113.

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida— Fourth annual Breaking Par Gala & Golf Tournament, auctions, buffet, and awards, April 16-17, The Club at Grandezza, Estero; 239225-2590.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame— Second Annual Basketball Hall of Fame Charity Golf Classic, auction and pairing dinner, April 18-19, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; 413231-5540.

Naples Botanical Garden—16th Swing into Spring Golf Tournament, lunch, cocktails, silent and live auctions, April 18, Windstar on Naples Bay; 239-643-7275.

Naples Art Association—Goddess Night: The Fine Art of Being a Woman, informative sessions, champagne reception, and dinner, April 7, The von Liebig Art Center, Naples; naplesart.org.

Angels Undercover of Collier County—Sip & Putt Golf Event, wine, hors d’oeuvres, April 5, Pelican Marsh Golf Club, Naples; 239-5960690.

St. Matthew’s House—19th Annual Dean Lind Memorial Golf-a-thon, awards dinner and silent auction, April 19, Imperial Golf Club, Naples; 239-298-5026.

Naples Botanical Garden—Foolin’ Around in the Garden Gala, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, and entertainment, April 1, Naples Botanical Garden; 239-643-7275.

CurePSP—12th Annual Awareness & Memorial Walk, March 12, Mackle Park, Marco Island; 239353-3960.

Terra Cotta Golf Charities—2016 Invitational, 54-hole stroke play tournament, April 15-17; Naples National Golf Club; 239-775-3468.

Epilepsy Foundation of Florida—Sixth Annual SWFL Epilepsy Walkathon, April 17, North Collier Regional Park, Naples; 239-348-5155.

USAPA Pickleball—US Open Pickleball 2016 Championships, six-day event with food, drinks, live music, vendor booths, a kids day, and more, April 26-May 1, East Naples Community Park; usopenpickleballchampionship.com.

Saint Ann Catholic School—Seaside Celebration, nautical-themed event with games, auctions, dinner, and dancing, April 9, The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club; 239-262-4110.

Women’s Foundation of Collier County—Women of Initiative Awards Luncheon, April 8, Naples Grande Beach Resort; 239-649-5000.

SPORTS & OUTDOORS American Cancer Society—2016 Relay for Life of Naples, music, horse-drawn carriage rides, and more, April 15-16, Gulfview Middle School, Naples; relayforlife.org/naplesfl.

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First Baptist Academy—14th Annual FBA Golf Tournament, April 30, Windstar on Naples Bay; 239-597-2233, ext. 300.

Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation—Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament, family-oriented backcountry catch and release tournament, April 29May 1, Naples; 239-272-2255.

Grace Place for Children and Families—A Swing of Grace, lunch, 18 holes of golf, cocktail

THEATER/DANCE Artis—Naples—Dirty Dancing—The Classic Story on Stage, April 5-10; artisnaples.org Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—Improv Café and Improv Tonight!, April 2, Moe Auditorium & Film Center; Mama Cooks It Up—An Italian Musical, April 9, Hinman Auditorium; artcen terbonita.org.

Gulfshore Playhouse—An Enemy of the People, a new version of the Henrik Ibsen play, through April 17; The Who and the What, a new comedy by Ayad Akhtar, April 30-May 15; gulfshoreplayhouse.org.

Island Theater Company, Marco Island—Saga of Roaring Gulch, musical spoof of the Wild West, April 1-3; theateronmarco.com.

The Marco Players—2 Across, through April 3; Shakespeare’s The Tempest, April 22-30; themarco players.com.

The Naples Players—Young Frankenstein, through April 3; A Sleeping Country, through April 16; The Dixie Swim Club, April 20-May 15, Sugden Community Theatre, Naples; 239-263-7990.

Off the Hook Comedy Club, Naples—Ben Gleib, through April 3; Frank Del Pizzo and friends, April 6 and 20; Tommy Davidson, April 7-10; John Caparulo, April 14-17; Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr., April 2124; Carly Aquillino, April 28-May 1; offthehookcom edyclub.com.

TheatreZone, Naples—Dames at Sea, by George Haimsohn and Robin Miller, April 28-30, G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples; theatrezoneflorida.com.

Improv Tonight! in Bonita Springs

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Seen Pernille and Jorgen Albrechtsen, Fauzia Tahiry and Bill Schmigle

Chad Jensen, Hannah Johnson

THOMAS RILEY STUDIO

CHARLIE MCDONALD

Brigitte Maraschal, Fernando Zabala

What: The studio’s season launch party and artist talk Who: Internationally renowned paper artist/engineer Matt Shlian and art aficionados Where: Silverspot Cinema. The event was sponsored by Naples Illustrated.

Renee Rey, Michelle Tricca, Cesar Alsina

Kathy Beuttel, Ali and Mally Khorasantchi

Ben Riley, Tom Riley, Kaleigh Grover, Matthew Shlian, Matt Riley, Chad Jensen Julie Schmelzle, Anthony Dwyer, Lauren Schmelzle Virginia and Bob Carlson

Arnold and Tammra Sigler, Morgan T. Paine

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Tom Riley, Marilyn Varcoe

Father Michael Vannicola, Pamela Macia

Joni and Jim Reinhart

Susan Gohl, Jonathon Grabill Kellie Jacoby, Tania Gatt, Anne Fleming, Kimberly Darr

SAINT ANN SCHOOL FOUNDATION What: The patron party preceding the 2016 signature fundraiser featuring the Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2016 Runway Collection Who: Supporters of the school’s scholarship and tuition assistance program Where: Naples Historical Society’s Historic Palm Cottage

Terry and Christine Flynn

Father John Hanley, Donna and Gene Heiser

TIM GIBBONS/CHARLIE MCDONALD PHOTOGRAPHY

Patti Stratton, Peggy Martay

Klaus and Ulla Neugebauer, John and Kate Wasmer

Miles Bakely, Maggie Bell, Julia Brackett

Tania Gatt, Renzo Stendoro Rocca, Kimberly Darr, Giorgio Stendoro Rocca, Luigi Votano

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Seen Edward Wilkerson, Teri Evans

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Linda Klaasmeyer, Kathy Rook

CHARLIE MCDONALD

What: Exclusive fashion presentation of Lafayette 148 New York’s Resort 2016 collection Who: Lafayette 148 Fashion Director Edward Wilkerson and fashion lovers Where: Saks Fifth Avenue. The event was sponsored by Naples Illustrated.

Rachel Galante, Tracy Groenendaal

Edward Wilkerson

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Mana Holtz

GEORGE SEGER

Tamra and Anton Richardt

Myra Janco Daniels, Tina and Jack Nicholson

Kathy Bigham, Dan Kelly

Peggy Coppola, Tina Nicholson, Ray Staffeldt

Christina and Cap Mona

THE LATCHKEY LEAGUE What: Ebony and Ivory Gala for the Salvation Army Youth Center in East Naples Who: League founder Myra Janco Daniels, emcee Mana Holtz, and league members Where: A private club in Naples

Paul Parshall, Sue Letizia

Tennille and Aaron Sevigny

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Seen Barbara and Jack Nicklaus

Donna Sharak, Margo Toole, Anne Wait

BEAR’S PAW COUNTRY CLUB What: Celebrating the 35th anniversary and renovation of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course Who: Jack and Barbara Nicklaus and club members Where: Bear’s Paw Country Club

Doug Brown

Suzanne Lount, Eileen Bolesky, Marlene Hurley

Jack Nicklaus, Ed Bolesky CHARLIE MCDONALD

Marcie Watts, Suzanne Haaland, Rita Doub, Sandra Revett

35th Anniversary Party

John Hessler, Patrick Regan

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Laurie and Perry Schroeder

Mark and Mary Lynn Singer

Ed and Karen Ezrine, Maria Price, Robert Errigo

Russell and Gail Smith

Leah Cohn, Andrew Davis

JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES What: A Night of Motown Magic Who: Jewish Family & Community Services members and guests Where: Vineyards Country Club

HANA SNAJDROVA

Edward Anchel, Jaclynn Faffer, David Rutstein

Liz and Alan Jaffe

Nancy Garfien, Carol Kimmel

Arlene Shapiro, Phyllis Barolsky, Millie Sernovitz Serge and Tanya Ecityan, Amy Hale

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Ellin Goetz

VANESSA ROGERS

, president of Goetz+Stropes Landscape Architects, is well known for her early work in helping to reinvigorate Fifth Avenue South, and later for the expansion and renovation of the Naples Botanical Garden. One of her strongest passions is the restoration of the Everglades, and she currently serves as vice chair of the Everglades Foundation. A resident of Old Naples since 1984, Goetz is often spotted at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, which has been owned by the family of her husband, Michael Watkins, for multiple generations.

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1. Three best things about Naples: The Gulf of Mexico, my neighborhood of Third Avenue North, and the Naples Botanical Garden.

2. Where she takes out-of-town guests: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary to experience the true Florida landscape and see wild creatures from the safety of an elevated boardGreatest accomplishment: walk. Being there is a quasi-religious experience for me!

Living happily in Naples 3. Favorite musician: Annie Lennox, who’s not only a rocker for more than 30 years as a but campaigns for HIV/AIDS and women’s rights. proud Democrat!

4. Hidden talent: Since my childhood in the wilds of Staten Island, I’ve been a snake handler, nonvenomous only. First garter snake was our family favorite named Mary Pat. I do draw the line at pythons.

5. Coveted fashion designer: Every February I go to the Naples National Art Show at Cambier Park to see the latest creations of fabric artist Kate Beck of New Orleans.

4 6. Favorite place to shop local: The Clay Place, one-of-a-kind pottery from Naples craftsman Jim Rice.

7. Best read: Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ The Everglades: River of Grass, written in 1947, condemning our human distortion of one of America’s greatest natural resources, way before it was trendy.

8 If she wasn’t a land8. Favorite scent: Orange blossoms in March and freshscape architect … cut hay in summertime. Does anyone duplicate that?

I have always imag9. Leisure pursuits: Raising Irish Connemara ponies, ined life as a rock star competitive carriage driving, and trail riding horseor rodeo queen. back on the back roads of Vermont in the summer.

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Favorite quote: “The Everglades is a test. If we pass it, we may get to keep the planet.”

—Marjory Stoneman Douglas

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