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THE A-LIST What makes Southwest Florida a great place to live the good life.
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UP, UP & AWAY With bold patterns and colors taking center stage, this season’s fashions are out of this world. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT ADAMO
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COOL AND SIMPLE Narciso Rodriguez celebrates 10 years of designing elegant pieces for glamorous women. BY MICHELLE M. HAVICH
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EAT, SHOP, LOVE NI engages in retail therapy, sampling the area’s notable retail centers.
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NIGHT MOVES Sultry style sets the mood for an enchanted evening. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT ADAMO
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DIVINE INSPIRATION Ave Maria works to become the epicenter of a Catholic art renaissance. BY HOPE CRISTOL
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CHARISMA 25
Q&A Tory Burch
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Cameos Beth Brown-Rinella, Lesley Summerour, Karen Shymkus
PURSUITS 28
First Class The Sorrel River Ranch
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High Road The Magic of Le Mans
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From the Publisher
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From the Editor
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Social Observer
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Trends Gilded glamour
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Vanity Fall scents
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Treasure Celestial jewels
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Most Wanted Embellished accents
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We loved the article on the Sabelhaus family [Same Latitude; Changes in Attitude, July/August]. It was a pleasure knowing these very special people in Baltimore. Truly they deserve to be enjoying Useppa, for they have been good friends to many. —Anne and Joe Haley, Estero
ARTFUL I just got around to going through the May/June issue of NI and was tickled to death that you met, or probably already knew, my friend Emily James [Painterly]. At one time, we were both with Shaw Gallery, and I always admired her attention to detail. She has really soared with her talent. I also thought Robert Adamo & Co. did a wonderful job [A Taste for the Exotic], especially with the opening spread at the Ringling Museum. Luscious. I don’t ever think I’ve seen a photo so full of texture, energy and movement. —Diana Hollingsworth Gessler, via e-mail
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rom time to time, I’m reminded of a statement by Andy Warhol that I mentioned in this space several years ago. “They always say that time changes things,” he said, “but you actually have to change them yourself.” In other words, the future is determined less by the calendar and more by effort. I embrace that philosophy, which is why that thought again comes to mind as I share some good news with you: Our company is growing—and shaping its own future— even as other publishing companies cut back on their offerings. Palm Beach Media Group soon will bring two more exceptional magazines to you. • In November, we begin publishing Riverwalk A&E, the annual guide to Fort Lauderdale’s bountiful arts and entertainment district, which includes world-class museums, operas, stage performances, festivals and more. Available throughout South Florida and at select locations in Europe, South America and the Caribbean, it’s the latest addition to our portfolio of award-winning magazines for resort destinations, private clubs and similar luxury-lifestyle interests—and the first of more to come. • In February, we launch the twice-yearly Weddings Illustrated, a resource guide dedicated to sophisticated occasions and discerning couples, filled with information about Florida’s best venues, luxury retailers and preferred service providers. It expands upon a concept we launched earlier this year with Palm Beach Illustrated. Response from readers and advertisers was so overwhelmingly positive, and came from so many geographic regions, that broadening its scope statewide was only logical. You’ll hear more about this soon. Growth is always an exciting thing for a company, in any economic climate, and, naturally, everyone at PBMG is excited about these new projects. We’re certain you’ll be just as excited as we are once you have a chance to see these outstanding additions to our family.
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t’s definitely the good life when you can spend your days poking around in boutiques, sampling new restaurants, trying out signature spa treatments and testing products. Putting together the A-List, NI’s compendium of elements that make up the good life—products, services, shopping destinations and experiences—was a difficult job, but we were glad to do it. See our carefully curated collection on page 41—but be sure to hunt for your own favorites, because there’s so much waiting to be discovered. If we missed something on your list, e-mail us your suggestions for next time. Speaking of the good life, another of my recent explorations was reading the delightful story of Dr. Albert and Nikki Frell, retirees and residents of Naples. At the urging of his family, Dr. Frell learned to type and to use the computer in his 90s, and then he and his wife wrote their life stories, titling their memoirs Life at Its Best. Honestly, the memoirs, simply told, were page-turners. Dr. Frell spent part of his military career stationed in the Yukon for two years (he says he moved to Florida to warm up, but is still cold), served as a physician for the Manhattan project, and worked as a ship’s doctor on a 48-day cruise to South America. When he started his ophthalmology practice in Bloomington, Illinois, he and his partner opened the fourth eye bank in the world, before the Mayo Clinic or other major medical centers did. During retirement, he took classes, learned to play golf, took up the piano again, and began reading and studying Shakespeare. Nikki Frell worked for Naval Intelligence in the Cable Sensor’s Office, for Time magazine at the Time, Life and Fortune Information Center in New York, and opened an art gallery. Together, they raised two daughters. Dr. Frell shared his story with NI with the hope that other retirees will put writing their life stories on their A-list of things to do. With this issue, NI salutes the Frells and all those who are living and creating the good life in Naples.
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GOLDEN MOMENTS The Education Foundation of Collier County celebrated teachers with its annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Celebration at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts. 1. Golden Apple winners Mia German, Stephanie Jonas, Sheila Buckner, Anna Ruth Crouse, Teri Maroon, Brent Brickzin 2. Claudine LĂŠger-Wetzel, Sharon Treiser 3. Mary Lynn and Rob Hill 4. Garrett and Diana Richter 5. Martha Hayes, Jane and Dennis Thompson 6. Jim and Jane McLaughlin, Monica and Dick Baker 16 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
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WHITE ON White House Black Market fused fashion, art and charity in celebration of the new White House Black Market boutique in downtown Naples, with proceeds from the evening’s sales benefiting The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County. A selection of art from Trudy Labell Fine Art was on display. Chocolatier Norman Love served gourmet chocolates from his Black Collection. 1. Kat Smith, Roni Fields 2. Manuel Jesup, Lexy Onofrio, Victor Johnson 3. Paul and Kathleen Stanton, George Reider, Donna Noce
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Metal clutch, Jimmy Choo, Bal Harbour, New York, and jimmychoo.com; brocade embellished heel and clutch, Louis Vuitton, Waterside Shops, Naples; Oscar de la Renta gold metallic sandal, Marissa Collections, Naples; gold and rhinestone critter pins, Max Mara, Waterside Shops.
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A new season calls for a new scent. Here are some of our picks of the latest fall fragrances. Creed’s Acqua Fiorentina is made with flowers and fruits from Florence ($130, Saks Fifth Avenue, Waterside Shops, Naples); Vanilla & Anise by Jo Malone captures the scent of vanilla orchard blossoms at dawn ($100, Saks Fifth Avenue); Michael Kors’ Very Hollywood Eau de Parfum features hints of mandarin, iced bergamot and gardenia ($85, Neiman Marcus stores); Cristalle Eau Verte by Chanel is the beloved classic re-imagined in a crisp, modern way ($105, Saks Fifth Avenue); Tom Ford’s Private Blend White Musk Collection is four distinctive fragrances inspired by the deep beauty of musk ($180, Saks Fifth Avenue); Carolina Herrera’s CH Carolina Herrera is a luscious blend of exotic fruits, aqueous, Italian bergamot and grapefruit, with other florals and spices ($70-$90, Nordstrom, Waterside Shops).
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NIGHT AND DAY THESE CELESTIAL GEMS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD. DROPS OF JUPITER
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Multidrop pendant necklace in platinum ($7,200, Tiffany & Co., Waterside Shops, Naples, 239592-6188, tiffany.com)
INTERPLANETARY SPARKLE Temple St. Clair 18-karat gold planet earrings set with blue sapphire ($1,700, Saks Fifth Avenue, Waterside Shops, Naples, 239-5925900, templestclair.com)
SUPERNOVA Pavé diamond quatrefoil ring in 18karat yellow gold setting with double cable shank by David Yurman (Saks Fifth Avenue, Waterside Shops, Naples, 239-592-5900, davidyurman.com)
AROUND THE CLOCK Diamond and 18-karat white gold watch with aventurine and mother-of-pearl dial and satin band ($70,500, Van Cleef & Arpels, Waterside Shops, Naples, 239-254-8845, vancleef-arpels.com)
WHAT’S YOUR SIGN? Astrologie enamel bracelets ($445$640, Hermès, Waterside Shops, Naples, 239-592-9227, hermes.com)
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DAZZLING LAVISHLY EMBELLISHED PIECES ADD INSTANT APPEAL.
A MAJESTIC ELEMENT Cleopatra mother elephant figurine from Jay Strongwater’s Pasha Collection is hand-painted enamel over metal with hand-set Swarovski crystals. (Gattle’s, Naples, 239-262-4791, jaystrongwater.com)
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TIME TO SHINE The Tambour Bijou Pétale is a stunning steel bracelet and diamond watch that will never go out of style. (Louis Vuitton, Waterside Shops, Naples, 239-254-0456, louisvuitton.com)
JET SET Raise your glam factor with an Oscar de la Renta beaded clutch. (Marissa Collections, Naples, 239-263-4333, oscardelarenta.com)
GLAMOUR GIRL Style mavens will love the glitzy Carly peep-toe shoe. (Kate Spade, Waterside Shops, Naples, 239-5948504, katespade.com)
PARTY FAVOR Dinner parties will never be dull with these darling flower napkin rings by L’Objet. (Danieli, The Village on Venetian Bay, Naples, 239-435-1448, l-objet.com) 22 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
HIGH PROFILE These 24-karat gold and crystal detail sunglasses from the Swarovski Super Nature collection will light up your face. (Van Buskirk Opticians, Naples, 239-649-1011, danielswarovski.com)
FLOWER CHILD Be brilliant with this 18-karat gold, white and chocolate diamond wildflower ring. (De Beers, Waterside Shops, Naples, 239-2547989, debeers.com)
BUSINESS SAVVY A bit of sparkle adds flair to the business-card holder. (Paper Lantern, Naples, 239-593-4004)
GLITTERATI Stand out with Judith Leiber’s beautiful, multicolored crystal handbag, with a unique box shape. (Thalheimers, Naples, 239-2618422, judithleiber.com)
STACKED Accessorize with a collection of elegant, 18-karat gold and diamond bangles. (Mayors, Coconut Point, Estero, 239-948-5435, mayors.com)
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EAST VS. WEST “People rock it out in New York and Los Angeles. In New York, it is definitely more glamorous and in L.A., it’s definitely a more casual look,” says Ashley. “In Tampa, I think it’s a little bit of both. It is more of a preppy style, somewhere in between New York and L.A.”
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CASUAL ELEGANCE You can still be chic in a casual setting. “My everyday look is Earnest Sewn jeans, white Gap V-neck T-shirt, Tracy Zych medium Edie tote (at right), Jimmy Choo sunglasses (above) and Havaianas flip-flops,” Tracy says. For Ashley: “My everyday look is a Juicy Couture dress, espadrilles and a large Edie tote.”
THESE SHOES ARE MADE FOR STYLING “Our favorite shoes are the Christian Louboutin peep-toe slingbacks (below) and the Gucci Hysteria slides,” says Ashley.
DESTINATION FUN “I love the lifestyle in the Hamptons, the beautiful houses and fabulous people. Watching Nacho Figueras at a polo match,” says Ashley. “And we love South Beach. We enjoy sunning at the poolside cabanas at the Delano (left) and partying at one of our favorite hot spots, Mynt Lounge.”
FASHION FIRST When dressing for a night on the town, the Zychs offer two different, yet equally chic, options. Tracy goes for “a Cynthia Vincent mini slip dress with a Tracy Zych Dub clutch, my favorite Ivory Cap and Christian Louboutin peep-toe slingback shoes.” Ashley chooses “an Ella Moss dress and Gucci shoes and [our] Nehr bag.” 24 TAMPA BAY ILLUSTRATED
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Fashion designer, socialite and celebrity Tory Burch started her career working for designer Zoran, and then worked in public relations with such A-list designers as Ralph Lauren, Narciso Rodriguez, Loewe and Vera Wang. Burch was a co-chair of the American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala in 2007 with Caroline Kennedy and Carolina Herrera. Fans of her designs include Oprah, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Uma Thurman and Hilary Swank. NI took a few minutes to discuss Burch’s own A-list selections during a fundraising personal appearance for the Children’s Museum of Naples at Saks Fifth Avenue. ■ When is a celebrity easy to work with? When they are cultivating their own style, not relying on stylists. It’s nice to be individual. ■ What are your beauty secrets? Stay out of the sun. Keep a positive attitude on how you feel. Patricia Wexler has a line of products I like. For lotion, Skin Food. You can get it at Whole Foods. My stepdaughters keep me in the loop, and all the models are using it. ■ What’s a spa treatment you can’t live without? Thai massage. ■ You’ve worked with the top designers; whose clothes do you wear besides your own designs? Alber [Elbaz] is my favorite. I wear [Dries] Van Noten, Francesco Scognamiglio. I like fashion.
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SIMPLY DIVINE Beth Brown-Rinella, proprietor of GoddessIAm.net, seeks to bring out the goddess in women by helping them achieve that powerful wow feeling that comes from looking and feeling wonderful. Brown-Rinella sells jewelry she creates using gemstones, which she refers to as the bounty of the earth, providing sparkle with an organic feel. She also sells Fair Trade bolga baskets made by women weavers in Ghana, West Africa. She read about the women and their war-torn country, and added their creations to her inventory. These beautifully constructed totes can carry 30 to 40 pounds of groceries. Brown-Rinella says her business blends her appreciation for lovingly handcrafted products with a desire to help those in need. —Christina Wells
HEALTHY NATURE Lesley Summerour, owner of The Bottled Earth Company Inc., Naples, created her line of creams, soaps and oils four years ago when she found that use of all-natural products greatly lessened her incidence of migraine headaches. The ingredients in Bottled Earth products are 100 percent natural and organic whenever possible. Summerour seeks to inspire people to live a more natural lifestyle. Nothing makes her feel better than a customer commenting that Bottled Earth face cream is the only product she’s found that improves the condition of her skin. “I want my customers to have peace of mind,” Summerour says. “I want them to feel relaxed and know that they are not putting anything bad on their body.” —C.W.
GLOBAL BOUNTY The Global Garden at Avalon Elementary School represents a unique collaboration by the school and the Naples Botanical Garden that gives students an opportunity to learn and develop life skills through interaction with plants and each other. Visitors to the Global Garden have a good chance of seeing volunteer mentor Karen Shymkus using the garden’s harvest in a dish that reflects the rich cultural diversity of this East Naples neighborhood school. Her creations include linguine and pesto with basil, radish sandwiches, corn on the cob, chiles rellenos and roasted golden beets. Last spring, students harvested vegetables and took them home in recycled bags given to them by Shymkus, who has been a Global Garden donor and mentor since its inception 10 years ago. —C.W.
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The Sorrel River Ranch lets guests live like cowboys while being pampered like Hollywood stars. BY ROBERT RAGAINI
Let’s be honest. Most notions of western ranches were born in Hollywood. Our test of authenticity is the expectation that John Wayne or Clint Eastwood could walk into the frame at any moment. If so, the Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa is as good as it gets. Those cowboys would love it! From the piñon- and juniper-dotted desert behind Sorrel River Ranch’s extensive spread on the Colorado River erupt towering red sandstone buttes and mesas. Near Moab, Utah, these colossal natural wonders are just a taste of nearby Arches and Canyonlands national parks. The ranch is a verdant speck in their thousands of sprawling acres. The original two-room homestead is a reminder that Sorrel River Ranch was and still is a working ranch. In 1903 Fred and Ida Stearns carved out enough farmland to feed family and stock. They did it without Italian toiletries or a direct line to the concierge—but they found the site and passed it down to us.
A guide rides beneath Convent Mesa, one of the colossal towers across from Sorrel River Ranch.
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Sorrel River Ranch is a four-diamond resort offering all the luxurious amenities you would expect, while blending perfectly with the surrounding red rock country.
Sorrel’s 55 rooms and suites are ranchstyled and furnished, with log-beam ceilings and custom furniture. The largest suite, at 1,000 square feet, has vaulted ceilings, overstuffed sofas and, though the tub is claw-footed, it has hydrotherapy jets and is
accompanied by an oversized glass shower. Decks look out at the red rock Professor Valley or the curving Colorado River. Each day, guided horseback rides and hikes depart from the ranch to rock amphitheaters and massive boulders where Anasazi Indians left petroglyphs hundreds of years ago. More adventures originate in Moab. It’s here that the Slickrock Trail gained fame for mountain bikers. Equally renowned are the rapids of the Colorado River and its thrilling raft rides. Landlubbers can choose ATV—allterrain vehicle—tours in the dusty desert, garbed in protective clothing that makes riders look like futuristic frogs. Four-wheel-drive vehicles and Hummers venture to secluded canyons and hidden arches. Road biking, float trips, jet-boat tours, canyoneering, rock climbing, scenic flights and plenty of “soft adventures” can be booked at Sorrel River Ranch. Meanwhile, are some guests actually re-
clining by the pool? Are others emerging from the spa after an herbal compress massage or a Wrangler’s Wrap? Yes they are. Sorrel River Ranch is a Small Luxury Hotel of the World property, and the sole AAA Four-Diamond rated resort in Moab. Here, if you want relaxation, you do it in style. Hungry? Sit down to a casual meal in the Main Lodge. For fine dining, there is the Sorrel River Grill, where the seasonal menu features American ranch classics with a French fusion twist. Guests could enjoy classic French onion soup and Colorado filet mignon. Or a crab and avocado salad with roasted honey chipotle chicken. When guests saddle up and ride out of the ranch, it’s into the same glorious country that must have awed Ida and Fred. The expert guides are as comfortable on a horse as the original ranch hands were. Everyone on-site ensures that the guests are truly home on this luxurious and beautiful range. sorrelriver.com ◆ SEPTEMBER 2009 29
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THE MAGIC OF LE MANS WE HEAD TO FRANCE TO SAVOR THE WORLD’S GREATEST ENDURANCE RACE—AND THE CUSTOMARY DESSERTS. BY HOWARD WALKER
The Grand Marnier crepes alone are worth the trip. Soft, fluffy pockets drizzled with the amber nectar liqueur. Who doesn’t adore food that can give you a buzz? Yes, you can savor this oh-so-French creation on the sidewalks of the Avenue de Champs-Élysées. But if you have even a hint of high-test running through your veins, there’s no finer place on the planet to enjoy this sugary sensation than at the 24 Heures du Mans. Le Mans. The world’s greatest road race. On the world’s greatest racetrack. More than 50 of the world’s fastest cars spearing through the French countryside at speeds up to 200 mph for 24 long hours. And rows of trackside stands selling les crêpes Grand Marnier. 30 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
This is a truly magical place. For 363 days a year, much of the track reverts to being sleepy local roads. But on the second weekend in June, barriers are erected, roads are closed, and it all becomes transformed into the Circuit de la Sarthe, a snaking, 8.5-mile, tree-lined roller coaster. And the crowds are huge. This year, close to 300,000 passionate fans from around the globe would make the pilgrimage to witness this unique spectacle of man and machine against the clock. I prime myself for the weekend by watching, maybe for the thirty-second time, the 1971 Steve McQueen movie Le Mans on the flight to Paris. There’s not much of a story, but it captures perfectly the sheer speed and overpowering danger
of racing here. Back in the early 1970s, the hard-fought battle of Le Mans was between Porsche and Ferrari. This year it would between Audi and the French auto giant Peugeot, both fielding massively powerful dieselengined monsters. I’m here to cheer on Audi. While the Germans have won the race eight of the past nine years, for 2009 they have a new and largely unproven car, the R15. Peugeot, on the other hand, has a car they’d been evolving for the past three seasons. It is blisteringly quick, reliable and the favorite to win. To get a little taste of the awesome benefits of diesel power, I drive the two and a half hours from Paris to Le Mans in Audi’s
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brand new 2010 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI, its first ultra-clean diesel for the U.S. market. It’s a remarkable beast. Powered by a turbocharged 3-liter V6 that has the kind of muscle that can uproot tree stumps, it delivers 30 percent better fuel economy than similar-sized gasoline engines. Powering the full-size $52,000 Q7 SUV, the diesel offers 25 mpg in highway driving and a range of more than 600 miles between fillups, all while you luxuriate in leather-lined comfort. And at a steady 90 mph on the autoroute to Le Mans, this thing is quieter than Marcel Marceau during naptime. Need to pass that lumbering camion? One squeeze of the Q7’s throttle slingshots you past like you’ve been released from some invisible catapult. We arrive in time for that great Le Mans tradition—the Friday night driver’s parade. Perched in the backseats of vintage cars, les pilotes wave enthusiastically as the procession winds through town. And yes, the good-looking guy with the curly locks and stubbly chin is none other than “McDreamy” himself, Patrick Dempsey from Grey’s Anatomy. An accomplished racer, he’d go on to finish an impressive ninth in class behind the wheel of his red Ferrari F430— and raise a chunk of change for Seattle’s Children’s Hospital. The race itself is addicting, exhilarating and exhausting. From the moment the big Rolex clock at the side of the track strikes 3 p.m. and 55 howling projectiles scream past, to 3 p.m. on Sunday, when the checkered flag comes out, it’s nonstop action. This is a true endurance race for both teams and spectators. The big decision: to go to bed soon after midnight, or earn your Le Mans stripes and stay up through the night. I compromise, hanging on till 4 a.m., watching the searing bright-white streaks of headlights as the cars hammer down the three-mile-long Mulsanne Straight at close to 200 mph. As predicted, the Peugeots steal the crown from Audi, taking first and second, giving Audi third place and a slot on the podium. Both teams will be back next year ready for battle. I’ll be there, clutching my Grand Marnier crepe. ◆ Automotive editor Howard Walker can be reached at NIedit@naplesillustrated.com
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Bleu Provence co-owner and chef Lysielle Cariot calls scallops and langoustines the queen and princess of the sea. For this scallop and langoustine blanquette, Cariot prepares a cream of langoustine with Cognac and star anise, then sautĂŠs fresh chanterelles
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in butter and adds them to the cream. For the crowning touch, she sautĂŠs scallops and langoustine at the last minute and serves them on the cream and mushrooms.
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FRESCO! GET FRESH AT AUTHENTICALLY ITALIAN MIRAMARE. BY CHELLE KOSTER WALTON
Below: Risotto with shrimp and asparagus
Restaurant: MiraMare Ristorante Hours: Lunch and dinner daily Food: Northern Italian Atmosphere: Indoors around the convivial bar, outside with a water view Service: Authentically Italian and welcoming Price: Lunch $7–$19; dinner appetizers $7–$18, entrées $15–$34 Address: 4236 Gulfshore Boulevard North, The Village on Venetian Bay, Naples; miramarenaples.com Telephone: 239-430-6273 Reservations: Yes Children’s Menu: No Bar Service: Full
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Imported buffalo mozzarella with ripe tomatoes and sweet, fresh basil
The difference between stellar Italian and just another Italian restaurant is ingredients that speak the language, such as the buffalo mozzarella on the Caprese-style salad at MiraMare. Served with slices of sweet, ripe tomatoes, squiggles of reduced balsamic vinegar, and shreds of fresh basil, it didn’t reinvent anything. It didn’t have to, thanks to the soft and almost crumbly texture, the subtle game flavor, the way it played with the other ingredients. Hail fresco! At MiraMare, fresco applies equally to the waterside outdoor setting and the sheer beauty of the parts that make up the whole—for example, the tripletail in the night’s special seafood dish. A local fish rarely seen on restaurant menus, it rivals snook for sweet, meaty, delectable flavor. Our server, in a charming Italian accent, described the dish with mussels, clams, a light tomato sauce and mashed potatoes. I wanted to substitute pasta for the potatoes, which required ordering a side, but it was worth it. Once I tasted the homemade spaghetti, perfectly al dente, with wonderfully seasoned tomato and basil sauce, I rejoiced. The kitchen obliged and left off the potatoes, but also the shellfish. It all tasted so good, however, I didn’t remember until the next day while finishing the leftovers, noting the tripletail was still moist when reheated. Strips of sun-dried tomato, sautéed spinach and summer squash rounded out the totally satisfying dish. My partner ordered mussels in a spicy tomato sauce for his antipasto. The mussels were another exhibit in freshness
and not the slightest bit chewy. The spice in the sauce, however, was wimpier than we’d hoped. Other appetizers include tuna tartare; octopus with saffron potatoes and lemon dressing; baby spinach salad with apple, almonds, warm goat cheese and apple vinegar dressing; and the antipasto plate per due. He ordered his entrÊe off the Primi Piatti pasta menu—spinach ravioli in vodka sauce with peas and prosciutto, perfectly executed and bursting with flavor. Whole-wheat pasta is available upon request—a nice concession to the health-conscious. The wine list was another pleasant surprise, with atypical selections like by-the-glass Chardonnay Grand D Friuli, with tones of vanilla, apple and pear.
including soup or salad, choice of entrÊe and tiramisÚ. For our dessert, we picked something light—the limoncello flute—and then gave in and sabotaged our good intentions with Italian cheesecake. The refreshing parfait of limoncello-spiked whipped sorbet and cream recovered us from our pasta overload. The ricotta cheesecake weighed in on
the light side of traditional cheesecake with more texture and a welcome economy of sweetness. An overly frothy cup of cappuccino finished off the meal with a solid salute to Italian love of food and the good life. â—† For her restaurant reviews, Chelle Koster Walton dines anonymously and at the expense of Naples Illustrated.
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SEE THE LIGHT TEMPER TROPICAL HEAT WITH FRESH WHITES AND SUPPLE REDS. BY MARK SPIVAK
September can be one of the hottest months of the year in Florida, the last stretch of tropical weather before the balminess of the season sets in. At such times, our thoughts turn to crisp, high-acid white wines and soft, low-tannin reds. Argentina is one of the best-selling wine categories at the moment, and the signature white wine grape is TorrontĂŠs. Light and refreshing, with floral aromas and luscious fruit, it livens up an afternoon at the pool as well as a platter of shellfish. While no two producers seem 36 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
to agree on its origins, research indicates it is related to the Muscat family of European grapes. Reliable versions are the Terrazas de Los Andes Reserva and the AchavalFerrer Nomade, both of which sell for around $20. Americans continue their love affair with New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Featuring exotic aromatics, bracing acidity, and vivid flavors of grapefruit and melon, it reminds us that the start of stone crab season is approaching. Cloudy Bay established the category in the United States several decades ago, and its success spawned a profusion
of labels to choose from. Whether you select a large, reliable producer, such as Kim Crawford ($20), or a boutique version, like the Te Mata Road vineyard from Craggy Range ($30), you’ll experience one of the most exciting white wines on the market. Floridians have finally realized that Riesling is one of the perfect wines for our climate and lifestyle. Low in alcohol and high in acidity, it can accompany a wide range of foods and be consumed at any hour of the day. Consumers are discovering the versatility of Kabinett bottlings from estates such as Schloss Vollrads in the Rheingau ($25) or the vineyard-designated Wehlener Sonnenuhr from the Mosel’s Joh. Jos. Prßm ($40). When it comes to red wines, the ideal hot-weather selection is low in tannins. While tannin is a natural preservative that adds structure and aging potential to the best reds, a little bit goes a long way during
the summer. One of the best wines in this category is Beaujolais, and we don’t mean Nouveau. Look for one of the crus such as Julienas, Brouilly, Saint-Amour or Moulinà -Vent. Some of the most consistent and available versions are from the Louis Jadot properties in Beaujolais, Château des Jacques and Château des Lumières, which sell for $25 to $35. For optimum enjoyment, serve these wines slightly chilled. Pinot Noir may still be the king of lowtannin reds, but other grape varieties can be just as soft, silky and pleasant. Grenache is the main red wine grape of the Southern Rhône valley, famous for producing fullbodied wines such as Gigondas and Châteauneuf du Pape. It is also the mainstay of Côtes du Rhône, and many of these wines are fresh, forward and unoaked, perfect for a September barbecue. Look for Côtes du Rhône-Villages from areas such as Cairanne,
Rasteau and Sablet. Savvy consumers should also consider Spanish versions such as Las Rocas Garnacha ViĂąas Viejas (old vines) from Calatayud, retailing for $20. Sangiovese is the main grape variety of Tuscany, known for powerful and fullbodied red wines. Rather than a Brunello di Montalcino, look for a Rosso di Montalcino for hot weather consumption. These wines receive less oak aging, and are lighter and easier to drink. Good examples are made by Nardi, Altesino, Caparzo and Il Poggione, and sell in the $20 to $30 range. Similarly, avoid Chianti Classico Riservas in favor of a Classico or simple Sangiovese bottling, which will be fresher and more approachable. Cooler weather will be upon us soon, and then it will be time to drink our full-bodied reds with steak, lamb or game. â—† Mark Spivak is the author of spivakonwine.com. He can be reached at NIedit@naplesillustrated.com.
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NEW ON THE MENU WHAT’S TRENDY ON THE NAPLES FOOD SCENE BY KATHY BECKER
WHAT’S AU COURANT Lisa Resch, chef/owner of Carolina Catering Company Kitchens, gets invited to all the best parties around town. As a caterer for some of the chicest hostesses, we asked her to identify some of the latest requests. In two words: comfort foods, such as innovative sandwiches, like arugula with pecan-crusted pork and Brie mayonnaise on multigrain bread. Another favorite is designer pizzas made in at-home pizza ovens, with ingredients such as grilled radicchio, poached pears, speck and roasted potatoes. For a great accompaniment to a designer sandwich, try Wickles Pickles, made from a 70-year-old family recipe that includes fiery chile peppers; they are available from Naples Smokehouse & Provisions Inc.
Find Mamie's Famous Cheese Wafers at The Fresh Market.
Perk up palates and parties with zesty Wickles Pickles.
Bistro 821 offers salads, sandwiches, seafood and more for lunch.
BISTRO LUNCH AFTER 15 YEARS OF BEING PART OF FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH’S THRIVING DINNER SCENE, CHEF JESSE HOUSMAN HAS DECIDED TO MIX IT UP BY SERVING LUNCH AT BISTRO 821, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. OFFERINGS INCLUDE SALADS, SANDWICHES, SEAFOOD AND BURGERS, ALONG WITH DAILY SPECIALS, SUCH AS GRILLED CHICKEN, AVOCADO AND GOAT’S CHEESE QUESADILLA, OR THE HEALTH NUT TRIO SALAD. MENU ITEMS INCLUDE GLUTEN-FREE AND LOW-SODIUM OPTIONS.
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SLICE, BAKE, PARTY! Be prepared for both well-planned events and impromptu parties by stocking Mamie’s Famous Cheese Wafers in the freezer for a speedy, delectable nosh. The slice-and-bake cheddarpecan appetizers are available at The Fresh Market, or can be ordered on mamieswafers. com. Company co-owner Barkley Shreve (whose mother, Mary Byrd, is Mamie), offers some creative ideas. “You can wrap the dough around an olive and bake it. I’ve never tried to spread the dough in a pie pan to make a savory crust, but apparently that works also. Some people like them with cream cheese and hot pepper jelly. We have also tried pressing the dough in small muffin cups for a preserve filling,” she says. —Kat Smith
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PRECISION BEAUTY Gold, platinum and gems are not just for jewelry anymore. These elements can also do wonders for your appearance. Pure gold is the magic ingredient of Chantecaille’s Nano Gold Energizing Cream ($420, Saks Fifth Avenue, Waterside Shops, Naples). Rouge G de Guerlain contains ruby powder for radiance and mother of pearl to smooth out your pucker’s surface ($45, Nordstrom, Waterside Shops). La Mer Body Refiner uses pure diamond dust to exfoliate and polish your whole body ($110, Saks Fifth Avenue). La Prairie Cellular Cream Platinum Rare brightens the skin with pure platinum ($1,000, La Femme Perfumery, Naples). Jane Iredale’s Sunbeam Bronzer with 24-karat gold offers an all-over glow ($46, 911Skincare.com, Naples). Orlane’s Crème Royale Eye Contour illuminates with 24-karat gold ($300, neimanmarcus.com). 42 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
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10-FOR NATURAL IS IN, INCLUDING NATURAL NAILS. THE NATURAL NAIL CLINIC, OWNED BY JULIE CAMPBELL, GETS HANDS IN SHAPE WITH AN HOUR AT THE BAR USING A FOUR-STEP PROGRAM AND NATURAL SWISS PRODUCTS DESIGNED TO GET AND KEEP NAILS HEALTHY. AT SKIN, FACE & BODY ESTHETICS, NAIL SPECIALIST MONICA DONNELLY PAMPERS AND PERFECTS WITH PEVONIA’S FOOT PEEL AND CAVIAR AND PEARL TREATMENTS IN A TRANQUIL SPA SETTING.
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Chantecaille at Saks Fifth Avenue features Chantecaille flower facials (above), and Le Prairie’s age-fighting products can be experienced with facials at La Femme Perfumery or Saks Fifth Avenue.
STYLE STARS With paparazzi everywhere, celebrities need to put their best face and hair forward, so services from practitioners who have had a brush with greatness can do great things for you. Sharon McGuigan, a Swiss-trained and licensed esthetician and makeup artist, made up celebrity guests and Oprah Winfrey for Winfrey’s show for 10 years. She works her magic now with facials at the luxurious, cherub-and-cloudceilinged Prysi Spa Med, and uses her makeup skills for her own clients. Hair stylist Philip Douglas has shaped the looks of Nancy Reagan, Reba McEntire, Michelle Pfeiffer, Janet Evanovich, Joan Collins, Sue Monk Kidd, Diana Maldaur and Carly Simon, as well as local celebrities, including Marissa Hartington. His expertise— along with exclusive products and the recently launched Ageless, an antiaging perfume—is at Philip Douglas salons, or wherever his clients fly him.
SEA OF TRANQUILITY Since 2000, The Spa at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Resort has been soothing stressed locals as well as hotel guests with its clean, shore-inspired decor and luxurious treatments. Not to be missed: the highly effective 75minute Anti-Aging Facial Treatment, customized for skin type; it uses antioxidants (like a cool fruit masque) and a blend of aromatherapy to visibly brighten, soften and smooth. The Massage Medley combines Swedish techniques for relaxation and deep tissue work to bring relief to tight muscles.
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If you haven’t heard of The Rania Experience, it’s because its owners like it that way. The private island in the Faafu Atoll of the Maldives is so exclusive that only a select few know about it—and even fewer can experience it. Only one group of up to 15 people can book the island at a time. Needless to say, the place is nearly always engaged. Residents have access to every amenity, including private chefs, round-the-clock butlers, use of the 86-foot yacht Rania for cruising and exploration, fishing onboard a traditional vessel, Asian spa treatments, diving courses ... all whenever and wherever they want them—perhaps the biggest luxury of all. (800-719-6422)
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ROCK-A-BYE When it comes to supporting babies, Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild does it with handcrafted style. This custom cradle inspired by the children’s story The Secret Garden was hand-carved from solid cherry with custom iron supports and ornamentation, with hand-painted accents. The oneof-a-kind cradle was created as the signature piece for the Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida’s Rock-a-Bye
CENTENNIAL GEMS Cartier celebrates the one-hundredth anniversary of its stores in the United States with parties, an exhibit and limited-edition centenary pieces, including Cartier’s iconic Trinity ring, this version in 18-karat yellow, rose and white gold with 1.20 carats total weight in 100 diamonds, and available at Cartier, Waterside Shops, Naples.
fundraiser to support its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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READ ON STYLE MAVENS KNOW THAT WHAT YOU PUT ON YOUR FACE IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS THE FASHIONS YOU WEAR ON YOUR BODY, AND EXQUISITE EYEWEAR IS ESSENTIAL. DANIEL SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL EYEWEAR IS HANDCRAFTED IN MORE THAN 100 STEPS, WITH PALLADIUM AND 23-KARAT GOLD APPLIED IN SEVERAL LAYERS. AND, OF COURSE, THE PRECISION-CUT CRYSTALS ARE WHAT SWAROVSKI IS KNOWN FOR. TO HARMONIZE STYLES WITH FASHION, VAN BUSKIRK OPTICIANS, NAPLES, ALSO OFFERS DESIGNER GLASSES FROM BCBG, PRADA, FENDI, JUICY COUTURE, GUCCI, ARMANI, CALVIN KLEIN AND OTHERS.
You can’t keep time in a bottle, so you might as well celebrate its passing with a limited-edition Rolex Datejust Royal Black Chronometer, with a stingray leather and rubber strap set with diamonds. Time is easy to face with a black baguette sapphire bezel and diamond end pieces; available from Bigham Jewelers, Naples.
PLAY IT AGAIN One safe investment these days is a handcrafted Steinway piano. The Steinway Piano Gallery in Bonita Springs offers a walnut Steinway 501 Louis XV with handcarved legs, one of about 15 released VANESSA ROGERS
each year from the company’s Crown Jewel Collection. In a process that takes up to a year, the grain in the wood in each piano is matched from one end to the other. In addition, the 6,800-square-foot gallery is home to a 75-seat recital hall, cozy
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DINING SEASIDE ROMANCE Despite the area’s abundant waterfront, there are few restaurants right on the water. Baleen at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort takes waterfront dining one step further, offering romantic seaside dining right on the beach. This extraordinary, customized special occasion experience is offered through October, and features four-course dinners with wine. Dining choices include tartare of Kobe beef, summer melon salad with crème fraîche vinaigrette, balsamic syrup and prosciutto, Alaskan king crab legs, and pineapple baba au rhum.
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SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD Truluck’s is doing its part to protect the environment—by NOT offering menu items on the endangered species list. You won’t find Chilean sea bass, red snapper (recently added to the list) or swordfish, among others. What you will find is the freshest seafood, with menus updated to reflect what’s available, including stone crab during season from Truluck’s own Isle of Capri fishery.
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and modern indoor and outdoor
LAST YEAR, CHEF NICK COSTANZO SERVED UP A HALF-
dining spaces at The Village
POUND OF THE DELICACY, WHICH CAN COST MORE
on Venetian Bay. One small
THAN $300 PER OUNCE. A SPECIAL WINE DINNER
addition has contributed big
PAIRING WINES FROM THE ALBA REGION WITH THE
flavor: A window box of greens
TRUFFLES IS ALSO PLANNED.
perched above the water provides fresh herbs for salads and other dishes. Randy Essig, owner of Randy’s Fishmarket Restaurant, also began a
LONG AND SHORT OF IT Balsamic-glazed short ribs with spaghetti,
hydroponic garden on property
smoked tomatoes and Sicilian onions
he bought a year ago adjacent
have been a menu regular at Campiello on
to his place, which now supplies
Third Street South since it opened more
all of the restaurant’s organically
than 10 years ago, and at the original
grown tomatoes and basil.
Campiello in Minneapolis for 14 years. The accompanying spaghetti is tossed with smoked tomatoes, sweet and spicy caramelized onions, and Romano cheese.
GROWNUP CONFECTIONS MASTER CHOCOLATIER INGO WULLAERT CREATES BEAUTIFUL DARK CHOCOLATES IN A TANTALIZING ARRAY OF FLAVORS AT HIS EPONYMOUS NORTH NAPLES SHOP. TOP OF OUR LIST: A SOPHISTICATED PEPPER VODKA VERSION THAT DELIVERS AN INTRIGUING FLASH OF HEAT, ZING OF VODKA, AND A SMOOTH, DEEP, SWEET COCOA FINISH. SEPTEMBER 2009 47
A SHORE THING Sea-inspired home accents echo the beauty of the beach. Square crab platter, polka-dot plate, seashell hors d’oeuvre tray, spreading knife, small finger bowl and seashell napkin ring, Paper Lantern, Naples; blue and green striped candy dish, A Horse of A Different Color, The Village on Venetian Bay, Naples; dinner plate, napkins and table linen, Gattle’s, Naples. 48 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
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A-LIST
SIMPLE PLEASURES
CANDY, MAN THE RITZ-CARLTON, NAPLES HAS CONCOCTED A MAGICAL TRADITION, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, A FEW FANTASY HOURS OF DELECTABLE DELIGHTS FOR CHILDREN. FOR THE FOURTH YEAR, THE PASTRY AND CULINARY TEAM WILL FILL A BALLROOM WITH CONFECTIONS INSPIRED BY THE MOVIE, RIGHT DOWN TO THE CHOCOLATE RIVER AND GOLDEN TICKETS. THIS YEAR, FRIDAY NIGHT HAS BEEN ADDED TO THIS ANNUALLY SOLD-OUT SWEET TREAT, DECEMBER 18-20.
POWER FLOW Bala Vinyasa Yoga is about centering through the
DO A LITTLE DANCE
Baron Baptiste method—it’s one of 24 Baron Baptiste
Pablo Repún brings a bit of Buenos Aires to
Power Yoga Affiliate Studios worldwide. The Naples
Naples through tango lessons, offered twice
studio offers daily and evening classes, workshops and
a week for the past six years in Naples.
private sessions for all levels, massage therapy, Thai
Students learn through his passion for
massage and Reiki. To promote energy and physical
dance, and have the opportunity to tour and
well-being, the studio has a specialized chakra color
tango in Buenos Aires each year with Repún
lighting system. Workshops include children’s sessions, boot camp, two-and-a-half-
and his wife and tango partner, Alicia.
hour renew and restore sessions, and other specialized workshops. In January, Wade Imre Morissette, alternative rock star Alanis Morissette’s twin brother, will run a weekend full of workshops that combine yoga and music.
STAND UP STAND-UP PADDLE SURFING, CALLED SUP’ING BY THOSE IN THE KNOW, IS THE TRENDY SPORT OF CHOICE OF MANY CELEBRITIES, AND IS NOW AVAILABLE IN NAPLES. THE OLDE NAPLES SURF SHOP STAYS AU COURANT, DESPITE HAVING SERVED THE YOUNGER SET SINCE 1981, BY OFFERING EQUIPMENT RENTALS WITH PICK UP AND DELIVERY. THE SPORT, WHICH ORIGINATED IN POLYNESIA AND HAWAII, IS AN EXCELLENT CORE WORKOUT, AND PERFECT FOR NAPLES’ GENTLE SURF.
MY BIKE Remember the freedom you felt riding a bicycle when you were a kid? Kids of all ages around Naples still know it, and are riding together throughout town. Naples Velo (naplesvelo.com) was formed in 1994 to promote cycling by hosting races, and planning rides and events, with a daily schedule of rides for various skill levels. To be the envy of your cycling peers, be one of the first in the area to ride a Felt AR2, a carbon road bike made by a company with a team in the Tour de France, available at the Bike Route, Naples. SEPTEMBER 2009 49
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SHOPPING DAYTIME GLAMOUR Glam up for a shopping excursion with chic and colorful accessories. Balenciaga sunglasses, purple Alexander McQueen clutch, Saks Fifth Avenue, Waterside Shops, Naples; gold Kotur clutch, A Mano, Naples; Kenneth Jay Lane flower ring and necklace, Tickled Pink, Naples; Alexis Bittar bangles,Wildflower, The Village on
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Venetian Bay, Naples.
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OUT OF HER SHELL Majorie Bloom of Bonita Springs doesn’t play tennis or golf, but she does play with shells, creating stunning platters, boxes, mirrors, bath suites and purses. A case of retirement (from retail in New Buffalo, Michigan) gone badly resulted in an assortment of shining and mermaid-worthy frames and bowls—available at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Gattles and Robb & Stucky Interiors.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Metal purses offer the perfect contrast to a flowing and feminine evening gown, and definitely leave an impression. Kathryn’s Collections offers two artful lines: Bo’s Art Studio, which uses stainless steel mesh with fabric or feathers, and stamped stainless
ITALIAN STYLE
steel by Wendy Stevens.
SEX AND THE CITY STARS HAVE SIPPED MARTINIS FROM VIETRI GLASSWARE. ONCE A YEAR, FABEC YOUNG & CO. AT THE VILLAGE ON VENETIAN BAY JOINS THE FOUNDERS OF VIETRI TO TOAST THE ITALIAN ARTISTRY FEATURED AT THE STORE. VIETRI WORKS WITH 40 MASTERS IN ITALY TO CREATE CERAMIC, WOOD, GLASS, STAINLESS STEEL, PEWTER AND TERRA COTTA PRODUCTS. IN FEBRUARY, FRANCES GRAVELY AND DAUGHTERS LEE AND SUSAN WILL BE ON HAND TO SIGN VIETRI PURCHASES AND SHARE STORIES AT A TENT PARTY WITH ITALIAN WINES AND HORS D’OEUVRES.
SHOWSTOPPERS Forget about New York or Paris.
SEA LIFE
Naples boasts its own runway shows
LIVING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, WE HAVE TO CONFESS
throughout the season, with designers
AN AFFINITY FOR SEA-INSPIRED ITEMS, BUT THIS WOOD
of all kinds vying to bring their latest
OUR WATER SOCKS OFF. ARTIST STEPHEN HATCHER SAYS THE BIGLEAF MAPLE WOOD AND
designs to Naples’ fashion-savvy crowds. Saks Fifth Avenue transforms its store for a designer runway show and
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHS FROM
dinner to benefit Saint Ann School each
COSTA RICA INSPIRED THE
year. Saks also puts together a fashion-
DESIGN. THE PLATTER IS ONE OF MANY ARTISTIC WOOD AND BEACH-RELATED PIECES AT THE WORKSHOPS OF DAVID T. SMITH, NAPLES.
show luncheon with a designer for the Seacrest Country Day School, and will have a private Zac Posen show this fall. Last season, Marissa Collections had a private fundraising fashion show with Michael Kors, as well as numerous jewelry and fashion designers throughout the year. In November, Marissa Collections will host the Oscar de la Renta show to benefit the Naples Botanical Garden.
ST. JOHN
AND MINERAL CRYSTAL-INLAID PLATTER KNOCKED
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Dress, belt, select Versace boutiques (888-721-7219); necklace, Marni, marni.com; Jimmy Choo clutch, Marissa Collections, Naples 52 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
UP, UP & AWAY WITH BOLD PATTERNS AND COLORS TAKING CENTER STAGE, THIS SEASON’S FASHIONS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT ADAMO SHOT BY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED ON LOCATION AT HOTEL BIBA, WEST PALM BEACH
Michael Kors dress, sunglasses, Marissa Collections, Naples; Ippolita necklace, Saks Fifth Avenue, Waterside Shops, Naples 54 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
Emilio Pucci dress, Jose & Maria Barrera earrings, Marissa Collections, Naples; Toywatch watch, Nordstrom, Waterside Shops, Naples; bracelets, Alicia Shulman, aliciashulman.com
Dress, belt, Gucci, Waterside Shops, Naples; heels, Louis Vuitton, Waterside Shops, Naples; clutch, select Fendi boutiques (305-861-7114); H.Stern cuff, select Saks Fifth Avenue locations and H.Stern boutiques (800.7HSTERN).
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Peep-toe bootie, select Giuseppe Zanotti boutiques (212-650-0455); H.Stern rings, bracelet, select Saks Fifth Avenue locations and H.Stern boutiques (800.7HSTERN); Jose & Maria Barrera necklace (wrapped as bracelet), Marissa Collections, Naples 58 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
Fashion & Style Director: Katherine Lande Design Director: Olga Gustine Art Director: Reynaldo Martin Model: Kira Krazmar, Major Model Management, New York Hair & Makeup Stylist: Gina Simone, Ford Artist, Miami Makeup products provided by Make Up For Ever, makeupforever.com Photography Assistant: Rob Kildoo
Dress, Louis Vuitton, Waterside Shops, Naples; earrings, necklace, Alicia Shulman, aliciashulman.com
COOL &SIMPLE
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF DESIGNING ELEGANT, TIMELESS PIECES FOR TRULY GLAMOROUS WOMEN. BY MICHELLE M. HAVICH
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When we talk about the season, we’re thinking social, awards and night-on-the-town season. Each year, as numerous red carpets are rolled out, the question on everyone’s lips is, “Who are you wearing?” For women who like to make a best-dressed impression while keeping it simple, the answer is easy—Narciso Rodriguez, who is famous for his ability to make women like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Rachel Weisz look fabulous and elegant without going over the top. For Rodriguez, a woman is at her most beautiful “when she’s at her most natural, when she’s not heavily made up, and kind of comfortable
with herself and with what she wears and in her skin,” he says. “And a man too, for that matter. That’s the reality of fashion. I think you feel good and that’s the most important thing.” It is that belief that has kept the designer a favorite of celebrities like Louis-Dreyfus, who hit the best-dressed lists after wearing a silk Narciso Rodriguez gown to the 2008 Emmy Awards. And when it comes to getting red-carpet ready, Rodriguez is all about the personal touch, creating ongoing working relationships with the women who choose his gowns. “I work a little bit differently,” he says, when asked if he sends gowns to publicists for awards shows. “I’ve dressed Julia
Rodriguez worked for Calvin Klein and Donna Karan before starting his own line.
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Citing Christobal Balenciaga and Coco Chanel as his style icons, Rodriguez is a very hands-on designer. This precision and attention to detail is evident in the finished product.
in the past, so it’s more a one-on-one relationship. I don’t really create gowns to send to the Oscars. There are people that I respect and love to work with and they like to work with me, so it’s an easy collaboration. It’s much easier for me for Julia to call me and say, ‘Can you make me something?’ “It’s more of a personal endeavor,” he says. “We’ve cultivated a relationship and a friendship. I always think that if a woman feels good then she looks good, and if she’s as gorgeous as Julia, I feel really good about the collaboration.” Rodriguez is celebrating the tenth year of his eponymous fashion label, which today includes clothes and shoes for women, as well as scents for both men and women. He is marking this anniversary with the release of Narciso Rodriguez (Rizzoli), a coffee-table book he put together with Betsy Berne, who has written for The New Yorker, Vogue and the New York Times Magazine. Contributions from Weisz, New York Times fashion critic Cathy Horyn and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, among others, also are included in the pages. Those expecting to see page after page of fabulous fashion will be a little surprised when they open this tome. Pictures of busy streets and colorful, crowded beaches take the place of runway shows and pouty models. But it’s a perfect reflection of the creative style of this New Jersey-born designer who once aspired to be an architect. “I didn’t want to do a catalog of 10 years of fashion shows, or 10 years of beautiful images from magazines,”
he says. “It really was more a glimpse into my design process and how I think of life and design, and how I travel and shoot pictures and see people, whether it was the beautiful body of a girl jumping into the surf, or action shots of people moving on the streets, the pulse of the city in the morning or at night. I document everything with my camera and I always have sketchbooks.” Included is the dress that Rodriguez is probably the most famous for creating—the now iconic wedding gown that his good friend, Carolyn Bessette, wore when she married John F. Kennedy Jr. The book is dedicated to the late Bessette Kennedy, and Rodriguez’s voice cracks a little when talking about her. “Carolyn was the inspiration for that dress,” he says. “She was a very beautiful woman and a great inspiration to me in my work and in my personal life. I had this great bond with her ever since we met at Calvin [Klein]. We worked together at Calvin. She was it. I loved her a great deal and she was very close to me. It was fun to design my best friend’s wedding dress. If that is the one thing that people remember my work by, I’m very proud of that.” Rodriguez puts that emotion into the book, so the whole thing reads like a personal journal of the designer’s life and career. The goal was to make it one giant sketchbook with his sketches intermixed with shots of models trying on half-created dresses, fashion shots and the chaos of the street. Or the beach. Or graffiti on a building. Anything that catches the designer’s eye, he
SENSUAL NATURE With his new signature fragrance, Essence, Narciso Rodriguez seeks to capture dual aspects of a woman’s nature— intensity and ethereality, simplicity and complexity. The perfume’s center is musk, complemented by rose petal, iris and amber notes. Reflecting the luminous quality of the scent, the fragrance comes in a sleek, silvery, contoured bottle with a mirrored core. Essence is available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue through September, then will be more widely available.
draws inspiration from. “I’m a person who has always lived in the city, and I’m very much about the city and how the city moves. The architecture of the city, and so many great architects whose work I’ve admired, have influenced me and my work,” Rodriguez says. “I photograph buildings as well as life on the street, whether it’s a village in Italy or [New York City]. I’m very curious about how things are built, which really translates into the work, because I am always building and constructing in my own way.” Rodriguez’ early desire to be an architect is obvious in the way he constructs a dress or a gown, the lines of each piece clean and simple, without frills or frippery. The book represents that with images of his boards, covered in pinned up squares of fabric to represent the building blocks of a design. And, as with many construction projects, sometimes the design is never really “finished.” “A collection could be in the works for years,” he says. “The collection that we just presented, parts of it have been ideas I’ve been evolving from past seasons, and ideas I’ve had that I’ve never made happen. … For me it’s never done. It’s a thought process that’s continuous. I think there’s a consistency to design when you think like that.” Rodriguez recently relived past collections to create pieces used in the fashion show scene at the end of last year’s The Women, starring Meg Ryan. In the film, Ryan’s character transforms from the wronged wife of a philanderer into a strong, independent woman starting her own fashion line. It was fitting that a designer famous for dressing just such a woman was tapped to create the collection. “It was clear that they wanted to present a woman who was strong, that the work
be sort of iconic and bold and have that great Jungle Red influence here and there,” he says. “It was a great collaboration working with things from my archives and maybe changing something I made in the past or remaking something in Jungle Red.” In looking back on his work, Rodriguez says that some of his personal favorites among his collections were sometimes not the most loved by critics, but his style has always been evolving. He is always working, and loves what he does. “When you get into ruts of ‘I have to sketch,’ that’s when it becomes a chore. I’m constantly sketching. I was just in a spin class and I was sketching,” he says, laughing. “I think everyone was a little shocked when I just stopped and picked up my sketchbook and started to sketch.” But did he still pedal? “Slowly. I wasn’t jumping up and down.” Rodriguez’ designs have become more intelligent over the years, with more substance, attention to detail and a timelessness that defies trends. He certainly is a man who knows his audience. “I think the women who appreciate my work and are loyal see that I am very serious about design and the design process and making them look good,” he says. “Things are quite streamlined, and there’s no nonsense to it. They’re smart girls. They don’t get caught up in fashion trends. They’re not necessarily looking to a designer to give them a look. They have their own look.” And it is a look that will only get better. “I never like to say I’m going to do this, this and this in the next five or 10 years,” he says. “The reality is life changes, we change, the economy changes. It’s like a roller coaster. And change is good.” ◆
Rodriguez is known for the simplicity of his designs, which flatter everyone from Hollywood celebs to Naples’ social elite.
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eat, shop, love
A SHOPPER SEARCHING FOR ANYTHING ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COULD SPEND DAYS EXPLORING THE VARIOUS LARGE VENUES AND THE MANY SMALL CENTERS TUCKED ON NEARLY EVERY ROADWAY, FINDING A RANGE OF CHOICES, INCLUDING SINGULAR BOUTIQUES, STUNNING SERVICES, FABULOUS EATERIES AND BIG-BOX STORES. WITH SOME RETAIL THERAPY IN MIND, NI’S EDITORIAL STAFF DONNED FLAT SHOES AND DID SOME RESEARCH. BUT YOU’LL WANT TO STRIKE OUT ON YOUR OWN, AS THIS SAMPLING OF SOME OF THE MAJOR CENTERS OFFERS JUST A TASTE OF WHAT AWAITS ON YOUR OWN SHOPPING SAFARI.
For each 14-karat gold and sterling silver pink ribbon charm sold, Pandora will donate a percentage of the proceeds to Susan G. Komen for The Cure.
mercato, naples This brand-new shopping, dining and eating destination has stores on the ground floor and residences above for an urban feel. Whole Foods Market, the organic and natural grocery anchor, is not just a grocery store, it’s an exploration. With a health and beauty section and serve-yourself café with ethnic and vegan offerings—plus Seminole Indian textile arts decorating the dining area—it’s easy being green. Sur La Table is a mecca for cooks, a warehouse-like emporium packed with the essential to the whimsical for kitchens and tabletops—and it is smartly placed next to Whole Foods, so the two businesses can partner on cooking demos and classes. Fresh seafood from all over the world is flown in daily to McCormick & Schmick’s, so new menus are printed twice a day. On Mercato’s upper level, Silverspot luxury cinemas, home to independent and foreign films as well as Hollywood releases and featuring reserved reclining seats, will host the first Naples International Film Festival in November. Babies to tweens will find attire at Gigi’s Children’s Boutique from the stylish Juicy Couture to the practical—zip-out linings convert Mia Bossi diaper bags into totes. Due to the owner’s own pregnancy, the offerings are expanding to include more togs for boys. (mercatonaples.com)
The Capital Grille is famous for steak, but has created buzz with its side dishes, like lobster mac ’n’ cheese, Parmesan truffle fries, and a favorite appetizer, pan-fried calamari with hot cherry peppers.
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third street south and the avenues, naples Since the 1930s, Third Street South has been home to independent stores, services and restaurants with plazas and courtyards, amid flowers and fountains. One-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry has been available at two area jewelers in Naples since the 1960s: José Aragón, a Spanish goldsmith who crafts beautiful art deco–inspired pieces, and Cleopatra’s Barge Fine Jewelry, known for the Naples Medallion. Be sure to ask Marilyn Janss, the owner of Cleopatra’s Barge, to tell some of her early Florida fish stories. At Marissa Collections you can not only get an expertly edited collection of couture and boutique lines, you can get Marissa’s Best Of, a concierge list for customers, walk-ins or anyone who asks. The list has three categories: activities, services and dining. Style sessions offered twice monthly by Marissa’s experts offer an education on how to look your best, from what to pack to the hottest new gems. For those nesting, Bay Design Store is full of delights with its sophisticated beach sensibilities—how about a tabletop octopus wine holder?—and a huge collection of botanical and sea-life prints. When you first walk into Gattle’s, breathe deeply. Several lines of home scents make the Third Street linen and bath anchor an olfactory delight. The lush planters and large pots outside of A Mano just hint at the treasures inside. Italian pottery, French dishes and other breakables abound, but the very pretty melamine plates (yes, plastic!) beckon for a beautiful picnic. Stylish babies know Beth Moné Children’s Shoppe is the only area store to carry the classic Florence Eiseman line, with party dresses and seersucker shortalls. In addition to its restaurant, SeaSalt offers a gourmet market with luscious delectables like Serrano ham (deemed the best in town by a Spaniard of our acquaintance), tangy picholine olives, and even an exclusive Norman Love sea salt chocolate. Bad Ass Coffee makes coffee ice cubes for its chilled coffee drinks, so the ice does not dilute the drink. Tony’s Off Third is known for some of the best cakes around town; pick the zebra cake with its cloak of brown and white striped icing to cap a fun birthday party, or impress a dinner crowd with the elegant, delicious raspberry lemon–curd cake. (thirdstreetsouth.com) 66 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
Philip Douglas Salon is the exclusive Florida West Coast outlet for Borghese products, including the perfect-for-Naples Indian summer–inspired Summer Glow line, which includes an SPF 20 tinted moisturizer and Milano Multi-Bronzer, which adapts itself to the undertones in each individual’s complexion.
Yamron Jewelers uses the slogan, “if it’s exceptional, it’s at Yamron,” and the Pomellato Italian collection lives up to it. This one-of-a-kind dome ring features flat rose-cut tsavorites and diamonds set by hand.
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TOM HURST
Luxury-brand retailers collect at this outdoor shopping center. The 60 designer and specialty stores are surrounded by pools, waterfalls and tropical plants. Anchors include the recently expanded and updated Saks Fifth Avenue—with an in-store Chanel boutique, expanded shoe and jewelry departments and many designer events, including a recent “just because” party in the cosmetics department with cocktails and a disc jockey. The two-story Nordstrom, which opened in 2008, has a café bistro with comfortable booths and delicious offerings, like the Warm Asian Chicken Salad with ginger sesame dressing. Okay, so we know that a fragrance is supposed to appeal to your olfactory senses, but when French jewelry icon Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first store on the west coast of Florida, we just had to see the new fragrance, Faerie, with its blue faceted bottle and silver fairy on the cap. While we were on the garden kick, we found a perfect complement to our new scent at De Beers—the Wildflowers Y necklace, with a glittering cascade of diamond-encrusted flowers. It’s all about the iconic at Louis Vuitton—from the luxurious advertising campaign featuring powerhouse celebrities to the ubiquitous LV logo. The new Red Punch line will make you see red—we fell in love with the monogrammed patent leather XL bag. Talk about a pop of color. Yamron Jewelers, the only locally owned business at Waterside Shops, has been at the center since 1992, with personal service by many of the same staff members as when it opened. Four sit-down restaurants include BrickTop’s, with its whimsical monkey paintings (unfortunately, not for sale) and signature prickly pear margarita, the perfect way to celebrate successful shopping. We also recommend the occasional flatbread pizza special of fig, prosciutto and goat cheese. (watersideshops.com)
the village on venetian bay, naples Not only are you shopping near the water, this recently refurbished, 20year-old shopping center is literally on the water, built on pilings over Naples Bay. Some of its 50 boutiques and restaurants, particularly on the south side of the center that straddles Park Shore Boulevard, offer stunning water views. Walk into Terrida and take in the distinct scent of the rich, colorful collection of leather goods made in Venice, Italy. For a lovely bit of France, visit Rose de Paris & Provence, which offers brightly hued, traditional tablecloths and napkins by Souleiado that look as pretty at a picnic by the Gulf as they do in a farmhouse in the Provençal countryside. Danieli features stunning decorative Venetian masks, Murano chandeliers, and pieces by Fabergé and Lalique. Didn’t know that Naples has its own signature stone? Wm. Phelps Custom Jeweler has on display the Star of Naples, a 5.5-carat blue diamond. Take a break from shopping for rich Lavazza coffee at The Villagio. Gourmet shop and wine emporium Artichoke & Company offers prepared foods and a deli menu with Cream of Blue Crab soup and hot pastrami sandwich—with a Kosher dill pickle, of course. Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar offers outdoor and indoor seating by large picture windows, plus an outdoor, upstairs bar and deck. The flavored iced tea is the best in town. MiraMare Ristorante’s alfresco dining offers a beautiful bayside view and gnocchi in Gorgonzola cream sauce to dream about. The recently remade M Waterfront Grille offers scenic waterfront dining and the most appetizing grilled cheese sandwich around, made with melted Brie, fontina and Fuji apple on artisan bread. “Enhance” your sandwich with hand-cut Parmesan fries with truffled ketchup. Now that’s comfort food. (venetianvillage.com)
MiraMare Ristorante
Chef Brian Roland, a Culinary Institute of America graduate, has brought fresh, modern cuisine to M Waterfront Grille.
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coconut point, estero This 500-acre created town includes water, bridges, a hotel, bigbox and smaller stores and restaurants in 1.2 million square feet of space. Sample iced and hot teas at Teavana, where history, origins and health benefits of a large selection of tasty, beautiful, loose-leaf teas are espoused, making the experience more than just a cup of tea. Upscale classics, casual and beach attire characterize the iconic J.Crew, but the get-noticed accessories, like the symphony necklaces of sparkling crystal on antique brass chains, are head-turners. Mac fans probably already know there’s an Apple Store, with its Genius Bar for on-site repairs, classes, and a line out the door when new iPhones are released. The Grillroom’s hardwood floors, mosaic tile and leather booths create a classic chophouse atmosphere great for a business lunch or after-work cocktails; chill with a refreshing Mojito. Paciugo each day makes a variety of sorbetto and gelato flavors from its roster of 200, which you can take home in nifty cooler-like Styrofoam containers. Sweet-salty sublime is the Mediterranean Sea Salt Caramel. Blue Water Bistro serves seafood, bistro fare and creative cocktails. The menu allows you to customize your meal with a wide range of fish that can be ordered simply grilled or with a choice of sauce and sides, and the wine list is extensive and interesting. (simon.com)
Pick up the latest in the Stephanie Plum series by Naples’ own best-selling author Janet Evanovich at Barnes & Noble.
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fifth avenue south, naples A 12-block street lined with palm trees and book-ended at one end by Naples Bay and the other by the Gulf, Fifth Avenue South is Naples’ Main Street. It includes boutiques, services and restaurants on the avenue and the side streets, and at Tin City and Bayfront. Area art aficionados know to keep an eye on New River Fine Art, a gallery that represents many known artists, including Tuan, Mary Cassatt and others. Cypress Beauty & Co. offers high-end skin-care products and cosmetics, including Laura Mercier, Skinceuticals, Molton Brown and Apothia. This is a local store with a national appeal and a raft of high-end, hard to find beauty products and makeup, as well as a spa. White House Black Market reopened this summer after its building was damaged by Hurricane Wilma in 2005. Prior to Wilma, White House Black Market had been a staple in Old Naples for more than 16 years. Art abounds in downtown Naples, with the twenty-second annual Downtown Naples Festival of the Arts in March. It is co-hosted by the Naples Art Association, which has a permanent home at the von Liebig Art Center one block off Fifth Avenue South at Cambier Park, itself host to many concerts and festivals throughout the year. Fifth Avenue South also has the Sugden Community Theatre, home to the Naples Players, which since 1953 has offered a varied season with everything from comedy to children’s theater. Other shopping/dining destinations along Fifth Avenue include Bayfront, where a lively after-work crowd enjoys margaritas and other libations at the open air, waterfront Shane’s Cabana Bar. At the Shoppes at Naples Bay Resort, Posh Paws & City Claws is an upscale pet boutique with all natural anti-itch spray and rope toys designed for teeth maintenance (with no stuffing or squeakers!). There’s no shortage of dining along Fifth Avenue, with the Fifth Avenue Coffee Shop a fixture for an early morning java jolt, or a leisurely perusal of the morning paper with the dog. (fifthavenuesouth.com)
Maison Auclair Antiques features the stunning shell designs of Judith Auclair, as well as English, French and American antiques.
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The signature Hawaiian Martini at Roy's makes a perfect aperitif for the Hawaiian fusion cuisine.
the promenade at bonita bay, bonita springs The pretty Promenade was the first outdoor center in Bonita Springs. DuFrane Jewelers serves as a rock-solid anchor with jewelry as well as a bride-worthy selection of fine china, crystal and silver, along with an impressive gift collection, including Baccarat Gingko vases perfect for showing off a dozen roses. Bonne Nuit Fine Linens makes bedrooms and baths pretty with Yves Delorme, Tommy Bahama, Ann Gish and more, under the watchful eye of the owner’s friendly bulldog, Winston. The Little Merchant’s clothing and toys for infants and children is fun to browse whether there’s a baby to shop for or not. We found a neat book about shadows with cutouts and a flashlight for making your own shapes. Husband-and-wife team Craig and Kelly Chasnov know eyeglasses. In the late 1990s, Craig introduced the Crizal non-glare coating to the United States. Kelly has a degree in Opticianry and has been named one of the 50 most influential women in the optical industry by an industry publication. Together they have created Eyetopian Optical, whose high-end luxury eyewear includes Chanel, Cartier and Ogani. It’s possible that owner Kunnucio Pursico, a native of Trieste, Italy, will wait on you himself at the bustling Molino’s Ristorante, featuring Northern Italian cooking. Locally owned The Coffee Mill provides a boost while shopping. New at the Promenade: On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, The Promenade and the Art League of Bonita Springs team up to feature artists in various stores in a studio atmosphere; on the last Thursday of each month, the artists, stores and restaurants host an Art Walk. (promenadeshops.com) 72 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
miromar outlets, estero A good deal is always in style. More than 140 outlets are spread out among landscaping, covered walkways and fountains (one with big, child-attracting koi) in the 10year-old center that has 680,000 square feet of retail shopping. Major anchors include Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth and Neiman Marcus Last Call, with designer clothing and shoes—we even spied Chanel handbags and jewelry by David Yurman—at discount prices. Shopping is a grandparent’s haven with children’s stores galore. Adorable little girl outfits are irresistible at outlet prices at The Children’s Place. Teen babysitting money can buy much logo’d apparel at Aéropostale. Coach is a popular place, always full of women (and men waiting for them at the front of the store). One of our favorite fashionistas loves to tell stories of the bargains she found at the Escada Company Store and other designer shops. (A tip: Stop at the mall office and ask for a coupon book for additional deals.) When a trip to Europe mandated comfortable walking shoes, it was one-stop shopping through the variety of shoe stores. Have a need for a surfboard? On the west coast of Florida? You can find it at Quiet Storm Surf Shop. Casual eateries are scattered throughout the center, including Luna Rossa, with pizza made from only fresh ingredients, and the new authentic French bistro Bon Appétit, serving quiches, crepes, tarts, and sandwiches on French baguettes baked on-site from dough imported from France. Although there’s no outlet-center discounts, the Miromar Starbucks is usually busy, sometimes with a line out the door. A covered play area for children, baby boot camp sessions, free monthly concerts and a lakefront water-skiing show during season are some of the special events. (miromaroutlets.com) ◆
All things for the home are available across from Miromar Outlets at the International Design Center, including Anduze vases from Pierre Deux, one of 45 distinctive showrooms for furniture, fabrics, flooring, lighting, kitchen and bath products, art, accessories, wall coverings and more.
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Catherine Malandrino dress, Valentino handbag, Saks Fifth Avenue, Waterside Shops, Naples.
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Ave Maria works to become the epicenter of a Catholic art renaissance. BY HOPE CRISTOL
Left: For a $25,000 gift to the foundation, donors will receive a smaller bronze casting of the sculpture model, and 400 names will be engraved at the base of the sculpture for signature donors. Right, top: The face of Mary in marble by Márton Váró, one of 19 pieces to the sculpture. Right: One of the angels Váró sculpted in limestone for the front of the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas.
Over the centuries, Catholic art has declined in both recognition and esteem. Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam, for instance, is better known to many as a refrigerator magnet than as a fresco in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. And only a cultured eye can spot early Baroque art, which the church once used to reach uneducated masses. It’s not that the Papacy has stopped pushing for great works. In 1999, Pope John Paul II wrote the Letter to Artists calling for new creations that serve both the church and the world. Maybe Catholics lost their monopoly on religious art after the Reformation. Or maybe a simple lack of patronage is to blame. In any event, Ave Maria University Chancellor Tom Monaghan is on a mission to improve this state of art affairs by commissioning grand works inspired by Catholic themes. “The idea is to encourage world-class art and have Ave Maria be a center for it,” Monaghan says. He is one of seven members on the board of the Ave Maria Foundation for the Arts (AMFA), formed earlier this year to commission and fund the projects. “As long as we have to build things and do things [from scratch, they] might as well be the very best.” That’s his abiding way. Monaghan founded Ave Maria University originally in Ypsilanti, Michigan, because he believed Catholic higher education should more closely follow the doctrine. Then he moved the school to the new town he helped build in Collier County to foster a better environment for traditional mores—one where mass is held several times per day, and where the sale of contraceptives, while legal, is discouraged. Now tackling the Catholic art situation, the university has commissioned California-based Hungarian sculptor Márton Váró, internationally known for his draped female figures and winged angels, to create a high relief of the Annunciation of Ave Maria, depicting the moment when the Archangel Gabriel tells Mary that she will be the mother of Jesus. The piece will not be complete until March 2011, but already it is historic. SEPTEMBER 2009 81
Above and top right: Italian sculptor Paolo Borghi, one of the artists the foundation would like to commission, perhaps to create a large cross, created these works and other public art in Italy. He is working with the Vatican on a sculpture of Galileo. Far right: The artist “dream team” for the foundation includes Márton Váró, Arnaldo Pomodoro and Paolo Borghi. Right: A relief sculpture created by Márton Váró at the Forum Hotel in Budapest, Hungary.
Spanning 35 feet high by 31 feet wide, the $3 million commissioned work will reportedly be the largest depition of the Annunciation in the world—and carved in Carrara marble from the very quarry where Michelangelo selected his marble for David. The exquisite head and shoulders of Mary are currently on display on Ave Maria’s campus. This monumental work will comprise 19 separate pieces to be assembled on the oratory façade. “People don’t realize what a big deal this is. This could be the beginning of the next great era of Catholic art,” says AMFA Managing Consultant Michael Windfeldt, who represents Váró through his downtown Naples art gallery, Galerie du Soleil. Windfeldt has been a major force behind AMFA, and helped hatch a clever plan to fund its first project. For each $25,000 gift to the foundation, donors receive a 3-foot-by3-foot, numbered bronze sculpture of the Annunciation. Bronze Number One was purchased anonymously through Galerie du Soleil as a gift to Monaghan. The chancellor has poured millions of his own dollars—his fortune earned in large part as founder of Domino’s Pizza—into the new town and university. That, and his long history of charitable giving, begs the question: Why not spend just a few million more to kick-start the arts? Monaghan, who for all his faith and passion, is still a plainspoken, bottom-line businessman, boils it down to liquidity. 82 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
“I just didn’t have enough money to do everything,” he says. With assets tied up in the town’s real estate, and university building contracts awarded at the peak of cost, he says, “I hope I have enough money just to cover the expenses of the university until it can wean itself from me. And I have to make sure I keep myself in a position to keep the doors open.” Windfeldt, meanwhile, notes the upside of this unfunded initiative. “The fact that Ave Maria is new and has no art means we now have a blank canvas to create something really unique and special,” he says. And they are, with more commissions in discussion, as well as conversations for creating a campus museum to display them along with borrowed works. One would be remiss to ignore, however, the vestiges of opportunism behind this great endeavor. Papal patronage in the sixteenth century endeavored to not only give visual expression to the divine, but also to bolster the influence and prestige of the church. So it may be with AMFA too. Windfeldt, for one, was educated Catholic but is not a Catholic, yet he has made it his mission to resurrect Catholic art. Monaghan sees the university’s current and future commissions as tools to bolster its reputation—mostly. “The beauty of this campus is one of the top five reasons [students choose to enroll],” he says. And then, veering from the official script, Monaghan laughs. “It also gives me some justification to indulge my passions.” ◆
One of the angels Váró sculpted for the Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas.
Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro’s Sphere Within Sphere is at the Vatican Museums; foundation founders would like to see one created for the square at Ave Maria. Left: Márton Váró at work. Below, left: The Oratory at Ave Maria. Váró’s sculpture will be placed in the triangle on the front of the building.
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Immokalee: Images of Hope, a collection of photographs by Brynn Bruijn featuring compassionate captures of the faces of Immokalee, strikes particularly close to home— because Immokalee is close to home, yet so striking in its radical differences from the manicured environs of Naples. It could be anywhere else in the world. “I went to Immokalee looking for a story, something that maybe no one had ever told before,” says Bruijn, whose work has appeared over three decades in such publications as
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Left: Fields of Dollars. The tomato is cared for by high technology. Picking, on the other hand, remains basically physical. Below: Looking Forward, Looking Back. Without the help of so many, a bright future is uncertain.
Opposite: Remembering. This Seminole woman is one of the few members of her tribe who translate the Mikusuki language, helping to preserve their history. Right: Steering Them In. Cattle ranching in Southwest Florida dates back to the sixteenth century.
“I went out to Immokalee to visit a candidate for Habitat for Humanity. I mean, the place they had been living was bad, but not the worst I’ve seen. So, I was surprised by my colleagues’ shock that people could live this way. And I thought, ‘but they do!’ It became my project to put a face to this place.” For two years, Bruijn walked Immokalee’s streets in the early mornings and rode with community police late at night. She visited homes, farms, favorite hangouts and churches, attending funerals and celebrations. “I looked like any other street person,” she says. “If anyone thinks that photography is glamorous, they just need to look at me. I communicate better with my lens than with words. The most important thing is to preserve the subject’s dignity. And the main compensation for a project like this? An opportunity to do another project like this.”
worked with Phil Beuth, a retired writer from Good Morn-
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Foundation to help to build the capacity of the nonprofits in Immokalee to fulfill their mission and serve clients. “This is like a snowball in the making,” says Bruijn, who
An exhibition of Bruijn’s photographs is slated for the Naples Philharmonic Center's Kohan and Drackett galleries, December 1 through February 7, 2010. ◆ SEPTEMBER 2009 101
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At Bleu Provence Classic French Bistro, cuisine shines with crisp, clean Mediterranean flavors and wonderful wines. A low-key, romantic ambiance and Provencal-Caribbean décor make Bleu Provence a great dinner spot with just the right mix of sophistication and casualness. 1234 8th Street South, Naples 239.261.8239 www.bleuprovencenaples.com
With an authentic menu and a stylish, modern ambience, Charlie Chiang’s takes Chinese to a whole new level. The menu offers both traditional favorites and unique dishes. Al fresco dining is available, with beautiful riverfront views. 12200 Tamiami Trail N., Naples 239.593.6688, www.charliechiangs.com
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The name of the restaurant SeaSalt was inspired by the glorious treasures of various Salts from all over the world. Chef Fabrizio pays tribute to the distinctive features and characteristics that are naturally imparted from the region from which they are harvested. The bounty of the various styles of Salt can also be found in our Sea Salt Market. 1186 Third Street South, Naples 239-434-7258, www.SeaSaltNaples.com
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ART & MUSEUMS Art League of Bonita Springs—Visiting Artist Workshops: Flowers, Flowers, Flowers, with Janet Rogers, Sept. 28-30, Paint What You Love, with Brenda Mattson, Sept. 28-Oct. 2; Raku & You, an evening of glazing and firing pottery, plus a barbecue dinner, Sept. 29; 239-495-8989, artcenterbonita.org. Art League, Marco Island’s Center for the Arts—Color Vibrations: Juried Member Show, through Sept. 30; 239-394-4221, marcoislandart.org. Art Modern Gallery, Naples—Ten Artists, exhibit featuring Frank Stella, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Jim Dine, Robert Mars, Jasper Johns, Jo-Ann Lizio, Cecil Touchon, Troy Abbott, through Sept. 30; 239-263-1137, artmoderngallery.com. Collier County Public Library, Naples— Symphony in Color, exhibit of contemporary paintings by Bernard Katzeff, Sept. 1-30; 239-262-8135. 104 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
Florida Gulf Coast University Art Gallery, Fort Myers—Kent Anderson Butler: Recent Works, featuring four videos and other works, opening reception, Sept. 3, exhibition through Oct. 9; 239-590-7199, artgallery.fgcu.edu. Marco Island Executive Airport— Muffy Clark Gill, Batiks, Sept. 1-30; 239263-8242. Museum of the Everglades—Everglades Forever, by Edwin Villasmil and Elba Martinez, exhibit Sept. 1-30, reception Sept. 5; 239-695-2397. Naples Historical Society, Palm Cottage—Docent-guided Palm Cottage house museum tours, Wednesdays and Saturdays; docent-guided tours of the Norris Gardens (reservations required), first and third Thursdays of each month; historic Third Street District walking tours (reservations required), first Wednesday of each month; 239261-8164, napleshistoricalsociety.org.
NONA Gallery & Studio, Naples—Art studio tours, Sept. 1-30; 239-572-3386, nonagallery.com. North Collier Regional Park, Naples—Exhibit featuring works in oil by painter Tara O’Neill, Sept. 1-30; 239642-0528. Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art—Closed until Oct. 2; 239-597-1900.
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AN EVERGLADES INSTITUTION Clyde Butcher’s Annual Labor Day Muck-About is more than just a tour around a swamp; it’s a total Everglades experience. Clyde Butcher and his wife, Niki, have been hosting this event for about a decade. The weekend activities include guided swamp tours, camera demonstrations, Florida folk music and food. Space is limited, as the tours this year will be more intimate than in previous walks, with just 10 people per tour. Tour guides recommend all participants plan for a two-hour tour, and bring a complete change of clothing plus a waterproof camera. Bottles of water will be provided. Tickets are $75 per person—$25 for the swamp tour and a $50 gift certificate to use in the Butchers’ Big Cypress gallery. One child under 18 years receives free admission with a paid adult. For information: 239486-0811, clydebutcher.com.
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Naples—Family & Friends of the Estuary, artistic works by staff, volunteers and friends of Rookery Bay, Sept. 1-21; 239-417-6310. Rosen Gallery & Studios, Naples—Art Studio Tours, Sept. 1-30; Crossroads exhibit, Sept. 1-30; An Evening of Creativity with Patty Kane, paint in an artist’s studio, includes hors d’oeuvres and drinks, Sept. 14, 21, 28; 239-821-1061. The von Liebig Art Center, Naples— Joel B. McEachern: Conversations with the Light, Sept. 1-12; Kathy Spalding: The Rookery Bay Continuum, Sept. 1-13; Non-Juried All Artist Members Show of Shows, reception Sept. 25, exhibit, Sept. 26-Oct. 17; Selected Work from the von Liebig Art Center’s Collection, reception Sept. 25, exhibit, Sept. 26Oct. 17; 239-262-6517. 106 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
Clyde Butcher of the Everglades, 6 by 4 feet, oil on board, Nicholas Petrucci. The original portrait currently hangs in the Big Cypress Gallery. Petrucci will make an appearance at the gallery on Labor Day Weekend.
CHILDREN & TEENS Disney On Ice Presents Worlds of Fantasy—Four magical worlds in one ice spectacular, featuring Tinker Bell, Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew, and many Disney classics, Germain Arena, Estero, Sept. 10-13; Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000. Naples Historical Society, Palm Cottage—Pupils at Palm Cottage, field trips open to Collier County public and private schools, Sept. 22 and 29, reservation required; 239-261-8164, napleshistoricalsociety.org. Small Wonders at Waterside Shops, Naples—Journey through the Everglades, explore the unique plants and animals that call the Everglades home, then make a nature journal, Sept. 12; presented by the Children’s Museum of Naples; 239-514-0084.
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Art Modern Gallery, Naples—Ten Artists, featuring Frank Stella, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Jim Dine, Robert Mars, Jasper Johns, Jo-Ann Lizio, Cecil Touchon, Troy Abbott, through Sept. 30; 239-2631137, artmoderngallery.com.
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Naples International Film Festival—Be a Film Critic, view and discuss an indie movie, Sept. 3, 9, 10, 17, 24, 27, Six Degrees Exhibitions, Naples; call as space is limited, 239-331-2678.
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FOOD, WINE & FASHION Autumn Wine ’09 Tastings—Hors d’oeuvres and wine, presented by Stonewood Tavern & Grill and Haskell’s Wine & Spirits to benefit Eden Autism Services Florida, Wines of Napa Valley, Sept. 14, Tour of Italian Wines, Sept. 21, Wines from Down
Under, Sept. 28, Stonewood Tavern & Grill, Naples; 239-440-3534. Bayfront Chefs’ Market—Fresh fruits and vegetables, two chef presentations and live music, Sept. 16; 239-200-347. Cool Deals—To celebrate Venetian
Days, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream in The Village on Venetian Bay, Naples, will offer a 20 percent discount on anything chocolate, Sept. 20; 239-403-2204. Evening on Fifth—Entertainment, shopping and dining on Fifth Avenue South, Naples, Sept. 10; 239-435-3742. Labor Day Sidewalk Sale—Fifth Avenue South, Naples, Sept. 4; 239-435-3742. Miami International Wine Fair— More than 500 producers, 1,500 wines and exhibitors from more than 20
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Disney On Ice Presents Worlds of Fantasy—Four magical worlds in one ice spectacular, featuring Tinker Bell, Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew, and many Disney classics, Germain Arena, Estero, Sept. 10-13; Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000.
countries, Sept. 26-27, Miami Beach Convention Center; 1-866-887-WINE, miamiwinefair.com. The Promenade at Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs—Artists’ Studios at The Promenade, part of the Art League of Bonita Springs Art in Public Places program, artists exhibiting and working in a combination of art studio atmosphere and retail space, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, The Promenade at Bonita Bay; Art Walk, presented by restaurants, retail stores and artists at The Promenade, Sept. 24; 239-495-8989, artcenterbonita.org.
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MUSIC Collier County Public Library—April in Paris, Sept. 15; Great American Songbook: Golden Age of Popular Song, Sept. 17; Brazilian Romance: The Bossa Nova Phenomenon, Sept. 23; call for times and locations, 239- 593-0177. The Mercato, Naples—Summer Concert Series on Fridays, outdoor festival-
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SPEAKERS/SEMINARS Prysi Cosmetic Surgery & Spa Med, Naples—New Vertical Endoscopic Natural Face Lift, Dr. Mark Prysi discusses comprehensive, advanced facial rejuvenation, Sept. 15; 239-643-3223. Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Naples— Eco-Tour Operators: Gulf of Mexico Mysteries & Issues, Sept. 8; National Estuary Day, Sept. 26; 239-417-6310.
SPECIAL EVENTS 1—Love that Dress, gently used donated dresses will be sold for $40 or less during an evening of fun and shopping, proceeds benefit PACE Center for Girls in Lee County, Embassy Suites, Estero, call for dress drop-off locations and dates; 239-822-9112. 110 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
5-6—Annual Labor Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival, Fifth Avenue South, Naples; downtownnaplesassociation.com 24—Global Expo 2009, business expo, “Going Green” theme, plus local restaurants participate in the Taste of the Chambers, Harborside Event Center, Fort Myers; 239-332-2930.
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C’MON ALONG The Children’s Museum of Naples hosted an informational cocktail party at the Patty Egan House, hosted by Egan, Linda Malone and Monica McVicker. 1. Monica McVicker, Simone Lutgert 2. Patty Egan, Linda Malone 3. Karen McLaughlin, Chip and Lorie Youmans, Heather Donlan
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HOPE FESTIVAL Hope for Haiti had a Calypso Street Festival with Caribbean food, dancing and entertainment.
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MAGICAL EVENING Magic Under the Mangroves was a smashing success for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, with more than 380 guests raising $380,000, the most successful Magic event in its five years. The grove at Wrenwood Farms was transformed into an elegant, eco-chic paradise. 1. Grant Fisher, Jennie Cheng, Stefan Bothe 2. Dolph von Arx, Jenny Sutton 3. Sue Dalton, Maureen Lerner, Nancy White
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desserts along with artwork by guest artist Rassouli. 1. Peggy Coppola, Carolyn Erdman, Roberta Cervelli 2. Freydoon Rassouli, Tina Nicholson 3. Nan and George van Seter
EMERALD GREEN Catholic Charities of Collier County held its annual Emerald Ball at the Hilton Naples & Towers, with cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing. 1. Bishop Frank J. Dewane, Nancy Duggan 2. Judge Robert and Jinny Oliver 3. Jean Beauchamp, Kerry and Ron Riner, Bob and Carol Meli
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OVERACHIEVERS The Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation honored 12 women for their contributions toward helping others achieve their personal and professional goals at the 2009 Women of Achievement Benefit and Luncheon. Emcee Lois Thome of WINK News presided at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. 1. (Front) Ilene Leff, Dina Sewell, Vi Steffan, Susan Warren, Lacey King, Penny Wigglesworth, Sister Maureen Kelleher; (back): Sharon Kenny, Jean Ann Lynch, Jane Borchers, Barbara Melvin, Ann Jacobson, Dolly Bodick Roberts 2. Donna Eskra, Sallie Williams, Nora Kolmer
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MADE IN FLORIDA The Osborn.Lizio Contemporary Gallery at Bayfront Place gathered artists for a celebration of Florida. 1. Shirley Kelley, Dot Lingren 2. Joyce Agnew, Sue Boydston, Ilona Train, Victoria Nicklos 3. Claire and A.J. Catalano, Pat Mullen
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TAKING WING Avow Hospice held its first Butterfly Ball at Kensington Golf & Country Club. The ball raised funds to support the nonprofit hospice. The master of ceremonies for the evening was ABC-7 anchor Len Jennings. Kensington residents staged a silent auction and held a Kensington Fore Hospice golf tournament. 1. Chuck and Anne Huffman, Ann and George Walters 2. Len Jennings, Karen Rollins, George Walters 3. Nancy Muschong, Patricia Wacker, Adam Morgenstern, Michelle Derk
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CARE GOLF The Third Annual Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Classic charity golf tournament at the TPC Treviso Bay Golf Club raised about $130,000 for the Care Mobile, a mobile dental/medical unit for children in need. 1. Peter McIntyre 2. Lesa Peterson 3. Fred Hoffmann, Tom Schneider, Ed Colodny
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1. Dr. Joseph Gauta, Andy Buschle, G.K. Mangelson, Margaret Eadington at a Bank of Florida-Southwest and Collier County Medical Society workshop on asset protection for physicians. 2. Pam Campe, Jim and Linda Mayer at the car and boat show at Gardner Colby Fine Art Gallery. 3. Brynn Bruijn, Norm and Pat Blankenship at the introduction of Images of Hope, which features photography by Bruijn. 4. Kathryn Cumming, Mollie Ottina, Stephanie Novak, Desiree Kelly at the presentation of a donation by Kathryn’s Collection to the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Program. 5. Frank Swope, Marnie Codrey, Leigh Bradwell, Dick Stockton at the eighth annual Mediterra Cup. 6. Matt Mathias, Chuck Abookire at a party at Jane Berger’s Port Royal home to introduce the Community Foundation’s Immokalee: Images of Hope project. 7. St. Matthew’s House honored volunteers Todd Melkowits, Kathy Macumber, Terry Buck, Shirley Antonneau, Andrew Corson, Bob Elliott.
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GIVING BACK
EMOTIONAL TIES BY CHRISTINA WELLS
Sharon and Dolph von Arx believe that when it comes to charitable giving, you must commit time in order to recognize need. That’s why the philanthropists are hugely generous with intellectual capital as well as finances. “We don’t give randomly to organizations we know nothing about,” Sharon says. “You need to give where you are emotionally tied.” The von Arxes care deeply about the arts, diabetes treatment, the environment and women’s issues. Dolph currently serves on the board of The Philharmonic Center for the Arts, and Sharon is a former vice president of Friends of Art. Dolph chaired the NCH Healthcare System board for 11 years, and during that tenure, the von Arx Diabetes Center of Excellence was established, recognizing Sharon’s father, who lost his battle with the disease. Dolph is the current chairman of the board for The Conservancy of Southwest Florida, while Sharon serves on its Wildlife Rehabilitation Committee. The couple gifted the organization with $1.25 million for a state-ofthe-art animal rehabilitation center. Sharon was recently licensed as an advocate for the Shelter for Abused Women & Children. She also serves on the board of The Women’s Initiative of the Community Foundation of Collier County. Full-time Naples residents since 1992, the couple established a family foundation following Dolph’s retirement as chairman and CEO of Planters Lifesavers Co., a subsidiary of RJR Nabisco. The couple felt their foundation would allow their three children to experience the value and pleasure of giving themselves. Each now researches and identifies causes of interest in their own communities.
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