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features 50 Power Prints Fall’s fresh approach to graphic prints is all about texture, sleek silhouettes and color. Photography by Robert Adamo
64 Statement Gardens Meet area gardeners making their own statements with plants. By Kathy Becker
58 Built to Last Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild celebrates two decades of custom-made craftsmanship. By Kathy Becker
70 In Their Glory Making a historic home modern while keeping its charm brought together a team that had so much fun, they are remaking other homes. By Kathy Becker
The Naples Botanical Garden’s Water Garden features water lilies, lotuses and papyrus.
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36 Cameos Sterling Hitchcock, Marina Zelner, Fred McCrary
TASTE 39 Dish Bravo! Cucina Italiana Penne Mediterranean 40 Local Flavor Dining news
16 Advisory Board 18 From the Publisher 20 From the Editor
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123 The Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art
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ntil the late 1890s and early 1900s, southern Florida was a place few people wanted to call home. While there were pockets of civilization, it essentially was remote and uninhabitable to all but the heartiest of souls. It certainly was not the desirable tropical region we know today. Two major industrialists, however, imagined this state could be something other than muggy, buggy swampland. On the east coast, Henry Flagler purchased short-line railroads and extended tracks south to Palm Beach and Miami, building hotels and communities along the way. On the west coast, Henry Plant, in competition with Flagler, plucked railroads from bankruptcy and ran lines from Savannah to Tampa, ultimately fostering growth south to Naples. Though many people played key roles in Florida’s development, Flagler and Plant frequently are credited as the visionaries most responsible for opening the state to tourism and population. They saw a business opportunity and acted upon it. I think we’re ready for some new visionaries to emerge. Our state, of course, is nothing like the rural outpost it was more than a century ago, but I sometimes get a sense that many of us are bogged down in our own mental swampland, waiting for some kind of celestial sign that it’s okay to innovate and create again after a period of economic uncertainty. What I fear is that, by the time we all feel safe enough to step out of our comfort zones, we’ll have missed prime opportunities to be most effective in the areas we know best— business, culture, education, development, medicine or some other discipline. When Flagler and Plant were doing their thing, the U.S. economy had slowed down after decades of significant growth. But they didn’t sit back and ride it out—they raced each other to get here. Today, both men have buildings, museums, cities and counties named after them, because they moved forward while others simply watched. Florida’s growth these days seems to be measured primarily in terms of accommodating what already exists—highway-widening projects, new gated neighborhoods and shopping center renovations. To be sure, our communities need all of those things and more, but we can aim higher and do more than simply talk about the really bold ventures that could actually change them. We can develop and support good ideas with our leadership and our resources and be on the forefront of transformation—and enjoy the rewards that surely will follow. This isn’t the forum to suggest any specific undertaking, but it’s safe to say we’re ready for any endeavor that elevates living in the Sunshine State now and in the future. Indeed, it’s the perfect time to embrace the spirit that led Flagler and Plant to the same conclusions in their day.
From The Editor
FALL FESTIVAL will admit it, the one season I miss from my days up north is fall. In my efforts to create a little bit of that season here, I am coming dangerously close to having as many fall decorations as I do Christmas ornaments, with my most recent addition being giant acorns. I can’t resist the feeling they give me of oak-shaded streets, although I’m still figuring out a purpose for them other than attracting huge squirrels. Even as I wish for the rich color of fall foliage, I know there is so much to recommend autumn in Southwest Florida. When the temperatures begin to dip, we are like Chicagoans at the first sign of spring—in reverse. While Windy City stalwarts sport shorts in 60-degree weather, we break out jackets and sweaters at the first sign of 70 and throw open the windows for some comfortable sleeping, even if daytime temperatures still rise into the 90s. We may not have colorful trees (with the exception of our spectacular blooming ones each season), so we find fall hues in apparel and accessories (page 32). While avid gardeners anxiously await the first frost up north, digging up bulbs and covering tender plants, gardeners here look forward to some of the best and brightest days in their gardens, as well as enjoying the fruits and florals of their labor in stunning outdoor spaces (page 64). While northerners begin to plan their winter getaways to warm climates, we enjoy our yearround good weather in homes designed for light and lifestyle (page 70). For us, celebrating home and garden is a yearlong affair, with inside-out living a big part of the area’s attractive allure. Thomas Riley saw the future 20 years ago for a custom woodworking business in potential clients flocking to Naples for their piece of paradise (page 58), and he continues to build the business with his sons today. One of the annual rituals of autumn in Naples is sampling new restaurants and longtime favorites that changed during the summer (page 40). Be sure to watch our pages as well as our blog by Linda Harden, Paradise Posts, at naplesillustrated.com to keep up with the latest dining and area news. Since Norman Love Confections has my passion for all things pumpkin covered by seasonally available chocolates, I’ll put on a rust-colored sweater and have my coffee outside in my garden. It’s good to be home.
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Every November, something amazing happens in Southwest Florida. Hundreds of helping hands come together at The Immokalee Foundation’s Charity Classic Celebration to give Immokalee’s children the opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed that so many of us take for granted. Through the one-of-a-kind Fund A Dream™, supporters can provide students with college scholarships, vocational training, access to technology, basic reading skills, and the chance to experience the world outside of Immokalee.
You can provide the children of Immokalee with the building blocks for a brighter future by joining us at the 2011 Charity Classic Celebration. November 11, 2011 The Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort 290 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples
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The evening includes Fund A Dream™, a silent auction, live music, and dancing. Reserve your seat today by calling (239) 430-9122 or visiting us at 2011.CharityClassic.org.
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TREND REPORT INSIDE THE HOTTEST BEAUTY LOOKS FOR FALL red velvet A matte finish has emerged as the trend of the moment. Nobody does matte better than Chanel, whose new Velvet line delivers a matte look that has dimension and softness. We recommend going matte with classic red lips and nails: Rouge Allure Velvet lipstick in La Fascinante ($32) and Nail Colour in Pirate followed by Top Coat Velvet, an instant mattifier ($25 each). Available at department stores next month. chanel.com
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Emerald green is the It color this season. To complement the colors so prevalent on fall runways, Make Up For Ever has created a dramatic green eye with: Eyeshadow #80 ($19), Aqua Cream #22 ($22), Kohl Pencil eyeliner #4K ($17) and Smoky Lash #4 ($22), all in various shades of green that conspire to create intense— and very noticeable—eyes. Available at Sephora. makeup foreverusa.com
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At Giorgio Armani, the fall makeup look was a sensual play between light and shadow: a pale pink eye with a slash of black for definition and drama. Get the look with Jacquard Eye Palette #3 in nude and champagne tones ($59), Smooth Silk Eye Pencil in black ($27) and Eyes to Kill Excess Mascara in black, on top lashes only ($30). Available at Saks Fifth Avenue. giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
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Key to the cure Get the shirt. Shop the weekend. Show your support. Join Saks Fifth Avenue in the fight against women’s cancers. Get the shirt, designed by elie tahari, available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue this october. then shop October 20 to 23, when Saks will donate 2% of sales to local and national women’s cancer charities.* Special thanks to Jennifer hudson, the 2011 Ambassador for eIF’s Women’s cancer research Fund and Saks Fifth Avenue’s Key to the cure.
*Saks will donate 2% of sales thursday to Sunday, october 20 to 23, up to $500,000. Visit saks.com/Kttc to learn more.
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It’s Architectural Be bold with strong shapes and clean lines. By Kathy Becker
Round and Round Karine Sultan hammered gold over pewter swirl necklace ($125) adds luster to an outfit. BR Uno, Naples (239-261-9806)
Right Angles Irene Neuwirth rose gold, trillion cut labradorite earrings with diamond pavé ($20,000) will turn heads. Marissa Collections, Naples (800-581-6641, marissacollections.com)
Gold Crush Liquid Gold Folds bracelet by Marilyn Janss gives weight to the gold standard. Price upon request. Cleopatra’s Barge, Naples (239-261-7952, cleopatrasbarge.com)
Get Around Celebrate the circle of life with the Perlée five-row ring in rose gold ($6,050). Van Cleef & Arpels, Waterside Shops, Naples (230-254-8845, vancleef-arpels.com)
Outside the Box Italian resin cube necklace ($298) makes it hip to be square. Marilyn’s Distinctive European Fashion, Naples (239-206-4460, marilynhellman.com) 30 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Can Change Your Life Dr. Elizabeth Fox answers frequently asked questions. Plastic surgery is cutting-edge, exciting and life-altering. People are taking better care of their health and therefore living more productive, fulfilling and longer lives. This is why it is important that your outward appearance projects the vitality and youth that you feel on the inside. Join us on this rewarding journey and discover the difference plastic surgery will make in your life.
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I have never had anything done, and I think I’d like to start small. You did the best lips on my girlfriend, they are not too big and they look natural. She looks young without looking overdone. I know there are different types of fillers, but I’m not sure which one is best.
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My philosophy with fillers is this-get the longest lasting filler with the best overall results-meaning I don’t just fill in a line, I make your entire face look younger. For example, areas of the face respond better to different fillers- Radiesse is much better for marionette lines than Juvederm and in addition it lasts longer. You may need a little bit in the cheeks, you may need the corners of your mouth, or even some in the chin, mere millimeters can make a difference, making you appear more youthful and refreshed.
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Vacation time is coming soon and I want to know how much time I need to recover after surgery. I have two weeks of vacation and I think it would be a great time to get something done. Recovery times differ depending on what surgery you choose. For Breast Augmentation or even a tummy tuck you really need one week off from work. For a facelift, in a slender woman or man one week may be enough, but I usually recommend two weeks so that you don’t have to be self conscious. For procedures like liposuction or arm-lifts recovery is only a few days, although taking a few extra days for yourself is a nice idea when you are healing. The summer is one of our busiest times for surgery since many people like yourself have vacation time during the summer months. People like yourself have vacation time during the summer months.
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I want to get liposuction done, but there are so many different kinds, I don’t know which one is best?
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It doesn’t matter if you use smart lipo, cool lipo, power assisted lipo or any other liposuction modality; It is the surgeon using the machine that is most important. Liposuction is not only about fat reduction, it is about contouring the body shape. For example, when I perform liposuction on an abdomen, I make sure the waist looks longer and leaner in addition to reducing the lower belly fat. Liposuction works very well for certain parts of the body, such as the back folds, fullness around the bra line, love handles and works well to reshape the buttocks. Once the body shape is changed, it will remain changed even with weight gain. You will never gain in the same proportion as you did before. It is surprisingly simple and easy post-operatively, you can return to normal activities in just a few days.
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I am in my early 50’s, I think I look pretty good for my age. I look younger than my girlfriends, however I feel that I should look the best I can. Is it better to start early, what are your thoughts? I always tell my patients, this is the youngest you will ever be today. Unfortunately, we all continue to age. In order to maintain that youth, starting early gives optimal results for restoring youthfulness long term. Before wrinkles get too deep and before your skin looses too much elasticity, you can turn back the time. Although, it’s never too late for facial surgery. In addition, facial surgery can actually slow down the aging process by increasing the collagen content in your skin.
I hope that I have answered all of your questions. Please direct any plastic surgery questions to: www.elizabethfoxmd.com or join us at our next seminar
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Pumpkin Carving Celebrate the season with a one-of-a-kind carved bead necklace ($168). Jami’s, Naples (239-262-4299, jamis-jcc.com)
No need for foliage; find seasonal hues in fashionable places.
It’s a Wrap Zazou scarf ($68) in leafy colors brings shine to fall in Florida. Kathryn’s Collection, Naples (239-353-1885, zazou.com)
All Business Vitaliano Pancaldi Italian silk tie ($175) adds luxury to professional attire. Mondo Uomo, Naples (239-434-9484, mondonaples.com)
Take the Lead Leather leash ($38) with sparkly bone detail is on trend in mustard. Pucci & Catana Luxury Pet Boutique, Naples (239-263-9663)
Skirt the Issue Milly pleated leaf-pattern skirt ($255) is the perfect weight for autumn in Florida. Tickled Pink, Naples (239-435-0004)
Carry On Petunia Pickle Bottom ($129) organic cotton canvas weekender bag has diaper bag inserts and lots of pockets. Little Luxe, Naples (239-261-0172, littleluxekids.com) 32 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
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You’ve probably seen Sarah Drew grace your TV screen in her role as Dr. April Kepner on the hit show, Grey’s Anatomy. What you probably don’t know is that Drew has ties to the Naples community, and this year will serve as honorary chair for the Naples branch of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, which begins next month. NI caught up with the rising star as she worked on season eight of Grey’s. —Saxon Eastman n What is your favorite thing about Grey’s Anatomy? There are lots of things I love about Grey’s. I love the people. It’s a great dynamic. There is always something to learn from someone, whether it is a cast member or guest star. I like being on a series. It isn’t a one-time character like in a film; you get to cultivate a very complete, full, well-rounded person. n How do you like Naples? It is a beautiful, beautiful town. We [my husband and I] love it there. I’m excited to work with the Salvation Army; they do a lot of great stuff. n What other charity work do you do? I wouldn’t say I do a lot of charity work, but my husband and I give away 10 percent of what we make, so we have a list of organizations we give to. I’m hoping to get more involved with My Sister’s Keeper, which is an organization that works to educate girls in Darfur. They educate the African women to become the teachers, so it isn’t about bringing Americans in, it is all about empowering women.
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Pitching Strength Sterling Hitchcock spent 11 years in Major League Baseball. He was the winning pitcher twice in the 1998 National League Championship Series for the San Diego Padres and once for the New York Yankees in the 2001 World Series. The Naples resident brings his knowledge of strength and conditioning gained as a
Home Advantage Sterling Hitchcock brings his knowledge of strength conditioning to train others at Beyond Motion in Naples.
Fred McCrary rushed for 1,200 yards as a fullback during his senior year at Naples High School. He later started for Mississippi State and spent 12 seasons in the NFL. McCrary still has a soft spot for his hometown and sponsors many community initiatives through his 44 Ways Foundation. This year, McCrary’s Annual Poker/ Golf Classic held at The Seminole Casino, Fid-
coach/trainer for Beyond Motion. “Whether
dler’s Creek and The Rookery raised more than
working with an individual to stay healthy and
$3,000. Proceeds fund his foundation’s annual
get stronger or helping someone recover from
Family Fun Day at Fleischmann Park each
an injury, my desire is for a client to be a more
Memorial Day weekend. “Growing up in the Gor-
complete athlete than when he or she walked
don River Apartments made me want to give
through the door,” he says. —Christina Wells
back to the less fortunate,” he says. —C.W.
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Fit for a queen Marina Zelner’s desire to celebrate full-figured women resulted in the launch of Queen Grace, a plus-size fashion company. Less than a year old, Naples-based Queen Grace is already a resounding success. In June, the inaugural line was showcased at Full-Figured Fashion Week 2011 in New York. The Russian-born Zelner was one of only 10 designers selected from more than 60 Marina Zelner’s company offers Fresh, sophisticated looks celebrating full-figured women. 36 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
who submitted fashions for consideration. Her intent is to offer sophisticated looks and timeless fashions that are innovative, elegant, sensual and affordable. “Every piece is designed to empower and celebrate the strength and beauty of a full-figured woman,” she says. —C.W.
Fred McCrary says his goal is not only to help families in need, but to show others that, “If I can make it, so can you.”
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Change of Seasons
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Come One, Come All Previously Backwater Jack’s was open only to resident boaters at the Bonita Bay Marina. This month, the restaurant will be open to the public as well. The waterfront restaurant has a casual air, friendly staff and a largely seafood-based menu, with rustic wood decor that creates the atmosphere of an old ship. Popular menu choices that pack a punch include a Key lime chicken sandwich, zingy Bam Bam popcorn shrimp, and coconut shrimp with an unexpected pairing of orange horseradish sauce. Boaters are welcome to stop in without a reservation, but landlubbers need to make reservations ahead of time and check in at the marina’s gate. —Megan Goldman
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The much anticipated Seasons 52 next to Mercato opens this month. The nationwide grill and wine bar’s menu is inspired by the four seasons and fresh farmers market ingredients—with all items under 475 calories. The concept is change and innovation—changing seasons, menus, flavors and wine choices, as well as changing minds about dining deliciously and healthfully. Dishes reflect the philosophy of Senior Director of Culinary Clifford Pleau, a multi-award-winning chef whose list of achievements is peppered with accolades from Food & Wine, Esquire, the New York Times and others. “The whole menu represents how I like to cook,” he says, “and how I like to eat, particularly things that come off the grill. That’s the centerpiece of what we’re doing.” The wine list, chosen by Master Sommelier George Miliotes, is also dynamic. “[Miliotes] understands exactly how my food’s going to taste and what wine goes with it,” Pleau says. “We really enjoy putting together the foods and wines that create the magic of Seasons 52.” —Kat Smith
Putting on The Ritz The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples has much to celebrate. The Ritz Golf Lodge marks its tenth year as a vital supplement to The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, and The Ritz has plans in the works for special events for community members and resort guests. The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples also has a new executive chef, George Fistrovich, who will oversee all of The Ritz dining outlets, food and beverage services and more than 100 culinary personnel. He comes to Naples from The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, but his résumé is packed with his experiences around the world. Prior to working in Florida, Fistrovich worked as executive chef at The Kerry Centre in Beijing, Harrods in London, The Royal Towers at Atlantis in the Bahamas, and the Hayman Island Resort in Australia. Fistrovich studied at Chicago’s Washburne Culinary Institute, and furthered his education at the Culinary Institute of America, International Pastry Arts Center, and Carma Ltd. in Germany. As Fistrovich settles into his new position, he hopes to infuse his experiences with foreign cuisine into The Ritz-Carlton, Naples seasonal menus. —Saxon Eastman
Fresh Look, New Menu Even a one-day trip to the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa overlooking the mangroves and Estero Bay feels like a vacation. One good reason to head to the resort is the freshly renovated Tanglewood Restaurant, with Florida-inspired elements, stone floors and countertops, travertine mosaics and airy atmosphere. The new open-display brick oven turns out a tantalizing array of interesting handmade pizzas, such as sausage, alligator, chipotle, and buffalo with a three-cheese blend. Tanglewood also offers a number of small plates just right for lunch, including fabulous fish tacos with seared mahi-mahi, roasted poblanos, corn salsa, avocado, Napa cabbage slaw and Manchego. The restaurant is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. —K.S.
Naturally Delicious Craving a treat that’s both sweet and healthy? Try Adelheidi’s Organics on Fifth Avenue South. The bakery and gelato shop uses only 100 percent organic ingredients to ensure all products are free from harmful chemicals and preservatives. Adelheidi’s offers everything from gelato and ice cream to cakes and crepes, all made from scratch, in-house. While all the goodies are good for you, owner Jen Schuppenhauer emphasizes that they are first and foremost delectable, gourmet items. A variety of vegan options is offered, and the menu features smoothies made fresh from whole fruit and fruit juices. The shop caters for up to 200 people, and offers a Taster’s Club which meets regularly to sample and give feedback on new menu items. —S.E. Filete de Puerco
Adelheidi’s Organics (top) makes decadent desserts from organic ingredients. Tanglewood’s style reflects Florida’s natural environment.
Southwestern Spirit Restaurateurs Don and Angela Smith, owners of Angelina’s Ristorante in Bonita Springs, applied their creative expertise to the new Agave Southwestern Grill on Vanderbilt Beach Road. It offers a menu of Mexican, Spanish and Native American-inspired dishes made in an exhibition-style kitchen. Tempting options from the wood-burning grill include ancho-glazed salmon cooked over hickory and cherry wood, and New York strip steaks for two carved tableside. A tortilla station allows guests to see their tortillas and tamales being prepared, and guacamole is whipped up fresh at your table. Agave’s crowning glory is the tequila bar, offering more than 150 different tequilas, and a 12-foot tequila tower accessed via a sliding ladder. —S.E.
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Clockwise: Marietta Cellars vineyard; Soter Brut; Northstar’s tasting room; Marietta river block; Sonoma-Cutrer; Flowers Pinot Noir grapes.
Let’s Make a Deal High-quality wines at affordable prices from California and the Pacific Northwest By Mark Spivak
In the current wine market, consumers expect two things at once: a deal and quality. Both are possible, if you know where to look. Over the next few months, we’ll be surveying the world’s major wine regions and offering suggestions for distinctive wines that retail for $50 or less. Following are some recommendations for wines from California and the Pacific Northwest that deliver world-class value at a surprising price. Beacon Hill Brut Rosé, Soter Vineyards ($50): Tony Soter, founder of Etude Wines (which was sold to Beringer), retired to Oregon, where he produces a handful of Pinot Noirs and this terrific sparkling wine. Composed of equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it is bright and rich, remarkably deep and zesty. While hard to find, it compares favorably to some of the best grower Champagnes coming out of France. Maximus, Bennett Lane ($28): Primarily Sauvignon Blanc, with about 10 percent Chardonnay added for richness and a splash of Muscat for raciness, Bennett Lane labels this blend White Feasting Wine. It displays excellent acidity, lush and layered fruit, and pairs well with dishes ranging from fish and shellfish to white meats. Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Sonoma-Cutrer ($25): This bottling from high-altitude vineyards usually is overlooked in favor of the more popular Russian River Ranches. Lean and focused with fine acidity, it reveals flavors of citrus, white peach and honeydew melon that lead to a peppery finish. Perfect with shellfish of all sorts, it’s especially a dream with oysters. Lemelson Pinot Noir, Thea’s Vineyard ($30): Want a topnotch Oregon Pinot Noir at a reasonable price? This one is soft, rich and silky, a perfect crossover wine that goes well with a range of dishes from salmon and tuna to white meats and game. 42 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
Bennett Lane Maximus (left) and a barn at Marietta Cellars.
Flowers Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast ($48): Walt and Joan Flowers planted vines on the high-altitude Sonoma Coast, in an exercise in “extreme winemaking.” Their entry-level Pinot Noir is bright and beautiful, filled with racy flavors of black cherries and dark berries. Northstar Merlot, Columbia Valley ($40): Washington State Merlot is one of the best-kept secrets in America. This is a Merlot for Cabernet drinkers—firm and concentrated, with supple tannins and succulent black fruit, a joy to drink with grilled steak or lamb. Black Chicken Zinfandel, Robert Biale ($40): In old Sonoma County slang, a black chicken was a special bottle of wine stashed in the barn and brought out for company or family celebrations. Full-bodied and powerful, this spicy red wine can stand up to red meats and slow-cooked stews. Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa ($35): Produced in the famous Oakville district, Turnbull’s neighbors are none other than PlumpJack, Far Niente, Dalla Valle and Groth. This large-scale yet supple Cabernet is a delight to drink on its own and a worthy companion to red meats. Hidden Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa ($45): Located in the Mayacamas Mountains just over the Napa County line, Hidden Ridge is located at 2,400 feet and planted at an incline of 55 de-
grees—accessible only by helicopter, four-wheel drive vehicle or on foot. The result is a Cabernet that displays good balance and a terrific integration of fruit, tannins and oak. Angeli Cuvée, Marietta Cellars, Sonoma ($30): For three decades, the Bilbro family has been producing high-quality red wine from its vineyards near Geyserville. Angeli Cuvée is the signature bottling, a powerful blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Carignane from Alexander Valley. u
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First Class ART OF ESCAPE Alex and Carrie Vik blend art and wine, Uruguayan-style. BY MARK SPIVAK
“The idea is to live in the art and with the art,” says Alex Vik, “to experience it rather than just observe it.” We’re standing in the Sculpture, the remarkable public space of the Playa Vik hotel outside José Ignacio, Uruguay. The striking building contains a sliding wall of glass 55 feet wide, as well as a one-ton bronze door created by Uruguayan sculptor Pablo Atchugarry. The walls are lined with pieces from Alex and Carrie Vik’s extensive art collection; they change periodically as new objects are acquired. Step outside the Sculpture, and you find yourself in a tranquil beach resort. An infinity pool and wraparound deck provide a perfect vantage point to view the semicircular
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Clockwise from top left: Musso Suite, Estancia Vik; Casa Raices Exodus living room, Playa Vik; the asado area, Estancia Vik; entrance to the living room at Estancia Vik. Opposite page: Playa Vik exterior
beach of Playa Mansa. José Ignacio began as a fishing village, and from the deck it’s possible to watch small boats launch in the early morning and return in the late afternoon with their catch. Playa Vik and its sister property, Estancia Vik, are not so much hotels as gracious private homes. At the Playa, six large casas surround the Sculpture in an L-shaped pavilion. Each has a separate design theme, such as Mar (Sea), Raices (Roots) or Tierra (Earth), and all are liberally decorated with local art. Even though the hotel contains only 16 rooms, it does not lack luxury amenities, such as a fitness center and full-service spa. Service is personal and intuitive, and staff members always seem to materialize just when needed. Inland at Estancia Vik, the setting is even more dramatic. Set in the middle of a 4,000-acre estate, the Spanish-style colonial ranch features a sprawling living room with a billiard table, two large fireplaces and a centerpiece sculpture by
Atchugarry. The Viks commissioned a different Uruguayan artist to design each of the 12 suites. Guests may read or relax in the peace of several interior courtyards, indulge in guided nature walks or take one of the resident polo ponies out for a spin. Not all of the art at the two hotels is visual. Marcelo Betancourt, the youthful chef who presides over both kitchens, went to cooking school in Uruguay and France. On the delicate end of his range, he’s capable of turning out an eight-course tasting menu, with the subtle flavors of each dish carefully paired to a different Uruguayan wine. On the more robust end of the spectrum, he’s a master of asado, the traditional mixed grill of the country, cooked over a huge fire pit in the barbecue room, featuring a seemingly endless procession of chorizo and blood sausage, beef, pork, sweetbreads and lamb. Several hours south of Santiago, Chile, a totally different project is unfolding. In 2004, Alex Vik purchased a vineyard at
Millahue, in the valley next to Casa Lapostolle’s Clos Apalta. Under the direction of Bordeaux native Patrick Valette, the winemaking team has planted 750 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Carménère and Syrah in dozens of individual blocks. The goal is to produce a wine that is holistic, harmonious, balanced and seamless. A hotel is currently under construction along with a state-of-the-art winery. Although the wine has not yet been released, we had the opportunity to taste the finished 2009 vintage, as well as a dozen separate components of the 2010 blend. They ranged from full-bodied, powerful Cabernet Sauvignon to rich, ripe Cabernet Franc, along with some remarkable Syrah that was mineral-infused and peppery. The vintage will spend 18 months aging in new French barrels. When the final blend is assembled, it promises to be an exceptional and memorable wine. (vikretreats.com, vik.cl) u NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | OCTOBER 2011 45
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What a Bike
If the monotony of pedaling on a stationary bike day after day is wearing you out, try the Wattbike, which simulates the experience of riding a real bike. The Wattbike, launched in Manchester, England, in 2008, recently became available in the United States. Most stationary bikes use a flywheel system, which gives the bike a different feel from a road bike, but the Wattbike has both air and magnetic braking systems that make riders feel as if they are on a real bike. Every Wattbike can be manually adjusted to mirror your road bike, calibrated to be 100 percent accurate when measuring power (watts). Wattbikes analyze pedal strokes so that each biker can improve technique. They are great for traditional pedaling classes, because they can project accurate information about each rider, and can be hooked together for bike races. The bike comes in two different models, the Wattbike Trainer and the Wattbike Pro, the former geared toward lower-level riders, the latter for serious athletes. (wattbike.com/us) —Saxon Eastman
Crafting Workouts
Flexible Kids As part of its fitness program for kids, Fit2Win at Beyond Motion, Naples, now offers Kids Yoga, a lighthearted approach to learning the practice. Classes are specifically designed for students aged 6 and up. “We are excited to offer another fitness program for children,” says Amy Lademann, founder of Beyond Motion. “Introducing them to a variety of modalities early on helps create not only lifelong learning, but also an appreciation for healthy living.” Classes can be purchased in packages of four sessions for $40, or as a drop-in for $15. Pre-registration is required. (go2beyondmotion.com) —Leah Ciesla
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For anyone who has been overwhelmed at a large gym, Body Crafters Inc., Naples, offers small classes and personal training options that offer individual guidance. Personal training includes myriad exercises, from weights and resistance training to kickboxing. In-home and online training are available too, for those who don’t want to leave the comfort of home to get fit. Body Crafters also offers TRX Suspension Training, which originated with the Navy Seals, using a strap made from the same material as rock-climbing harnesses with handles on each side to stretch the body and involve full body weight. TRX Golf training uses the strap to stretch the lower back to improve a golfer’s swing, and help prevent lower back injuries that often result from the sport. Every workout focuses on “body crafting,” or creating full-body sculpting based on fitness needs. (bodycraftersinc.com) —S.E.
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Coupe de Thrill Mercedes-Benz delivers a second-generation CLS63 AMG four-door coupe with performance that will take your breath away.
By HOWARD WALKER
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They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and there’s no truer statement when it comes to automobiles. One man’s, or woman’s, love affair with the blunt instrument look of, say, a Lamborghini is another’s gag reflex. I have friends who salivate over Porsche’s four-door Panamera, likening it to a supermodel on wheels. Me? I think its rear end looks like a full diaper. But one thing most car lovers I know agree on is that the original Mercedes-Benz CLS was one of the most gorgeous pieces of automotive art ever created. When the silk was pulled off the production version back in 2004, jaws dropped, eyes popped, heads shook and thousands reached for their check book. The CLS was a design sensation. It was the world’s first true four-door coupe, a melding of practical four-door sedan with swoopy-roofed, two-door coupe. And what’s remarkable is that seven years on, the original CLS still looks as cool and classy today as it did back then. Now there’s a second-generation CLS, and with it, Mercedes designers have traded a little beauty for a lot of brawn.
The new look is leaner, meaner and sportier. While that trademark arcing roofline is still there, the rest of its body now has more bulges than a linebacker, more body sculpting than Tony Little. That front grille is much bigger and more upright than before, inspired by the front-end look of the new Mercedes SLS supercar. Over the rear wheels, the bulging rear-wheel arch starts almost midway along the rear door. And it’s as if Mercedes decided it was going to outdo Audi in the how-many-LED-lights-can-we-fit game. In addition to premiering the world’s first bright-white LED headlamps, the CLS63 AMG offers 71 LEDs with various daytime running lights and turn signals. Two versions of this new 2012 CLS are up for grabs: the $71,300 CLS550 and the mighty $94,900 CLS63 AMG, which we’re fortunate enough to have been driving. It’s a beast of a machine. Despite the “63” badge, the engine under the hood isn’t a 6.3-liter but a new 5.5-liter AMG-tuned V-8, boosted by twin turbochargers to produce 518 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque.
But hand over an extra $7,300 for the optional AMG Performance Package, and not only do you get a cool carbon fiber trunklid spoiler, AMG sport suspension and red brake calipers, you also get an extra 32 horses and, more important, an additional 74 pound-feet of muscley torque. It’s the best seven-grand investment you could make. What you essentially have here is a big bad wolf in big bad wolf’s clothing. Press the start button, pull the stubby shift lever directing the 7-speed automatic into drive, select Sport Plus mode, step on the throttle and … take a deep breath. The acceleration off the line is instant, urgent, linear, breathtaking. Standstill to 60 mph takes, according to Mercedes-Benz, a mere 4.3 seconds, though one car magazine recently timed it at 3.9 seconds. That’s supercar territory. Find a nice empty stretch of autobahn and you’ll see the speedo needle kissing the 186-mph marker. Cruising at 100 mph feels like 50 in most other cars. Yet this isn’t some irresponsible gas-guzzler. This new 63 is 28 percent more economical than the previous model and capable of averaging 23 mpg on the highway, although 15 in the city isn’t going to save the planet.
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Despite the Merc’s 4,122-pound bulk, it’s a featherweight through the curves. With fabulous new speed-sensitive electromechanical steering, adaptive sports suspension and grippy 19-inch rubberware at each corner, you can throw it around like a go-kart. Inside, as before, there’s seating for just four in tight-fitting bucket seats. And as before, that sloping roofline pretty much robs the rear seats of any headroom. That’s a little price to pay for a lot of style. No, what this sensational new CLS63 AMG offers is art. Rolling art that rolls very quickly. Art that turns heads everywhere it goes. And in my book, that makes it a masterpiece. u
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The Second Annual Stiletto Sprint will take place on Fifth Avenue South. Runners and walkers welcome, a first place prize will be awarded to the winner (a two inch stiletto heel is required to win). All proceeds to benefit the Garden of Hope and Courage & Susan G. Komen Southwest Florida. You can register on line by going to www.komenswfl.org and clicking on “register” for the Stiletto Sprint in the center of the home page. You can register as an individual or can start your own team. Win a gorgeous 4.00 Carat Cushion Cut Fancy Intense Pink Sapphire from Sri Lanka, donated by Port Royal Jewelers! All Sprint registrants as well as donors who raise or donate at least $25 will go into a drawing to win this breathtaking gemstone.
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Power Prints
Fall’s fresh approach to graphic prints is all about texture, sleek silhouettes and color, color, color. Photography by Robert Adamo
Far left: Print silk dress, python knot clutch, Bottega Veneta, bottegaveneta.com; M.C.L. Design bracelets, Hamilton Jewelers, hamiltonjewelers.com Left: Sportmax wool ribbed knit sweater, crepe de chine bamboo-print bugle-bead skirt, leather belt, Max Mara, Waterside Shops, Naples; Oscar de la Renta necklace, Marissa Collections, Naples; M.C.L. Design earrings, Hamilton Jewelers, hamiltonjewelers.com; suede pump with bronze heel, Christian Louboutin, Miami, netaporter.com
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Paisley-print viscose dress, Etro, Coral Gables, etro.com; Oscar de la Renta necklace, Marissa Collections, Naples; ring, Hamilton Jewelers, hamiltonjewelers.com
Organza and paillettes dress with eco Kidassia collar, Prada, Bal Harbour, prada.com; Oscar de la Renta earrings, Marissa Collections, Naples; M.C.L. Design ring, Hamilton Jewelers, hamiltonjewelers.com Opposite: Stella McCartney dress, Marissa Collections, Naples; earrings, ring, Hamilton Jewelers, hamiltonjewelers.com
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Miu Miu sable dress with embroidered detailing, granite crepe skirt, Oscar de la Renta earrings, Marissa Collections, Naples; suede open-toe booties, Miu Miu, Bal Harbour, miumiu.com Opposite, left: Crimson floral dress, J.Crew Collection, Waterside Shops, Naples; tiger print pony cutout leather bootie, Sergio Rossi, Bal Harbour, sergiorossi.com; Oscar de la Renta cuff, necklace, Marissa Collections, Naples Opposite, right: Silk houndstooth dress, python belt and clutch, Salvatore Ferragamo, Waterside Shops, Naples; earrings, Hamilton Jewelers, hamiltonjewelers.com
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Burlesque embroidered dress with belt, fetish mask, crocodile clutch with handcuff, Louis Vuitton, Waterside Shops, Naples; M.C.L. Design bracelets, Hamilton Jewelers, hamiltonjewelers.com
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Left: Oscar de la Renta dress, kitten heels, cuff, Marissa Collections, Naples Below: Pants, dress, Diane von Furtsenberg, Bal Harbour, dvf.com; heels, Gucci, Waterside Shops, Naples; bracelets, ring, earrings, Hamilton Jewelers, hamiltonjewelers.com Fashion Director: Katherine Lande Design Director: Olga Gustine Model: Amanda Streich, Muse Model Management, New York Hair & Makeup Artist: Gina Simone, ginasimone.com, beauty provided by Giorgio Armani Beauty Photography Assistant: Robert Kildoo
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BUILT TO LAST Homegrown Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild celebrates two decades of custom-made craftsmanship showcased worldwide. BY KATHY BECKER
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hen Tom Riley started his woodworking company in 1991, he had four employees and a company standard: to provide monumental-quality products and white-glove customer service. The company grew to almost 100 employees by the late 1990s. Following the real estate and building crash, the company regrouped and retrenched, and now employs about 40, with diversified offerings brought in by the second generation of Rileys, sons Matt and Ben, to help grow the company. “It’s a typical family business,” Tom says. “The first generation has the vision; the second takes it to the next level. We now have a blend of experience between younger talent and technology and Old World craftsmen, creating new world craftsmanship. It’s changed a lot in 20 years.” Matt and Ben both joined the company in 2003 after graduating from college in their respective fields, Matt in marketing and management, Ben in manufacturing and engineering. Matt worked to develop clients outside Naples, while Ben worked to fine-tune the company’s manufacturing
Clockwise from left: Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild (TRAG) provided mahogany stairs and railing for this Boca Grande estate, as well as on-site finishes to all woodwork and custom wall finishes using environmentally friendly materials. TRAG master finishers apply the gilded and glazed finishing touches to an ornate ceiling assembly in Port Royal. Custom carved mahogany table inspired by Bernini's Triton Fountain in Rome. Artisan Chris Zettel added the Florida state shell, the horse conch, to the table in recognition of the home’s location. Hand-carving tools used by artisans to create pieces, including turned and carved spindles and pineapple finials.
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Top: Pattern making for an intricate crown assembly. Above: Master carver creating a custom lectern for the Golden Apple Teacher Recognition in Naples. Left: Hand-stitched Macassar ebony veneer entry door and wall paneling, with backlit tiger onyx sidelights in custom bronze frames. Clients wanted to create a Ruhlmann-inspired, yacht-like interior. 60  NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
processes. “It’s a challenge, because we aren’t making nuts and bolts; everything is custom,” Tom says. “But even if it is custom, it goes through the same process, and [Ben] wanted to streamline our process.” By working with Old World craftsmen, the company was able to create one-of-a-kind products and respond to customer needs. When the ormolu process for applying gilded finish to a piece of furniture for Rush Limbaugh wasn’t being done to the company’s standards, Tom knew he had the talent on his team to do it better. “So we put together a foundry,” Matt says. In 2008 when luxury real estate and building projects came to a halt, Ben led a drive to help the company diversify and take advantage of a remodeling trend by adding a division for factory cabinets and closets. “Our mission hasn’t changed; it became even more important to give our clients value,” Tom says. “It’s the same mission, the same vision for growth, but we’ve made changes in how growth comes.”
Top: Master bedroom ceiling is created from hand-hewn solid Spanish cedar. Above: Ruhlmann-inspired tripod table with handstitched Macassar ebony and amboyna burl veneers, German silver accents and polished high-gloss finish. NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | OCTOBER 2011 61
Clockwise from above: Contemporary kitchen, the second remodel done by TRAG for George and Wynnell Schrenk, includes automatic electronic drawers, polished high-gloss automotive finish, glass walls and motherof-pearl countertops. The Schrenks’ adjoining bar with dyed ash cabinets and mother-of-pearl counter top and backsplash.
The closet division was started because many calls to the business were for closets, so they developed a product that fell between super custom and other products on the market, Matt says. “The new closet line, limited-edition furniture, wall finishes, factory cabinetry—for the first time in our history, we’re outsourcing,” Tom says. “We spread our wings.” Instead of using a model to shape the company, Riley started by creating a culture for both the employees and the clients. The Rileys remain heavily involved in the community, and the team still meets three days a week to give thanks. “Every client we’ve had has become a lifelong friend,” Tom says. “All the successes we’ve had are thanks to clients who appreciated our work. What gets us the work is word of mouth.” George Schrenk was introduced to Tom Riley in 1991 when he needed someone to rescue a renovation gone wrong. At that time, Riley was managing other craftsmen. Schrenk encouraged Riley to hire
Far left: Tom Riley and kids from East Naples Middle School who worked with TRAG on special projects as an introduction to fine woodworking. Left: An Immokalee High School student works with Ben Riley to create a custom steam engine as part of an annual TRAG competition.
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Kitchen with custom veneered Fiddleback Makore cabinets with stainless steel curved tambour door for the appliance garage. Custom veneered sapele columns feature backlit tiger onyx inserts and custom bronze frames.
his own workers, so he could handle clients, which is just what Riley did in creating Thomas Riley Artisan’s Guild. “He and I have become close friends, almost like brothers,” Schrenk says. When it was time to redo his condo, Schrenk called Tom Riley for the 15-month project. “There’s nothing those people cannot do,” Schrenk says. “I don’t think there is anyone in the country who can match them.” In addition to making furniture for Rush Limbaugh, through the years Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild designed a closet for Celine Dion, and worked with designer Alberto Pinto in New York on a five-story penthouse at Fifth Avenue and 64th Street, where every surface was custom-made. “What made projects favorites were the clients,” Tom says. “We’ve enjoyed moving into more modern and more complex, more contemporary interpretations with glass, metal and wood.” As the building industry recovers, Tom says the company’s core custom work is picking up. “After 20 years, we’re glad we made it,” he says. “The last three were the most challenging, but there isn’t a day that goes by where we don’t have a blast.” u
Matt and Tom Riley with a custom display made from English brown oak to recall wine barrels of old for the 2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival. The top is adorned with a hand-carved, gold leaf Wine Festival emblem. NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | OCTOBER 2011 63
Gardener Linda Brown likes a mixture of textures and surprises, tucking driftwood, statues, stumps and coral into gardens that surround her Aqualane Shores home.
Statement Gardens There’s something about gardening that leads to certain truths, regardless of garden style or gardener. Sampler-worthy sayings include: “A garden is always evolving,” and “Like any hobby, if you love it, it’s not work.” Meet some area gardeners making their own statements with plants. By Kathy Becker | Photography by VANESSA ROGERS
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An Evolution Linda Brown has spent eight years enhancing an already lovely spot in Aqualane Shores on Naples Bay, where she has lived since 1987. Eight years ago, a major renovation transformed her home, one of the first homes in the neighborhood. The renovation was enhanced with landscaping, and Brown has been working ever since to put her unique stamp on the charming home’s surroundings. “It’s more of a garden,” she says. “A little chaotic. I like eclectic out front.” Her current favorite plants are crotons, but she continues to experiment with other plants, always talking to other gardeners and sharing plants and information. “I’m adding more Florida things, and I try for different areas of texture, color and contrast.” NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | OCTOBER 2011 65
Native Flowers Landscape architect Ellin Goetz has been involved in Naples’ growth and development for decades, planting herself among various community causes and creating some of the area’s favorite outdoor environments. A busy professional who says she doesn’t find enough time for her own garden, she realizes her dreams in public spaces, including the Naples Botanical Garden. Goetz designed the shape of the entire garden and everything that ties the individual gardens together, including all of the paths. She was able to see her dreams realized through design of the Florida Garden, which, along with the Enabling Garden and the Idea Garden, she hopes will inspire visitors through touch, feel, scent and vision. “This is the reason I became a landscape architect, bringing people and connecting them with nature and the environment,” she says. We asked Goetz to provide some tips for Florida gardening. n Gardens evolve. Expect to experiment a little at first, and then see how it turns out. When Goetz set up the River of Grass, it was a stark landscape of dirt and grade sticks. “It’s just mind-boggling how quickly it grew in,” she says. n Borrow ideas from others. For the entrance to the Florida Garden, Goetz wanted to re-create what she had seen in gardens in Giverny, France, where the arbors seem to stretch forever. To make her plan Florida-specific, she used bougainvillea, a plant often associated with the color-rich area landscapes. 66 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
n Space and soil condition should not deter. Containers and raised beds allow gardens to be created in the smallest of spaces. A demonstration of these options and an espalier, where plants are trained to grow flat, can be found in the Idea Garden. n Gardens can be about illusion. To create the feeling that visitors were immersing themselves in the River of Grass, Goetz used a sloped boardwalk. In the water garden, the disappearing edge of the pond is visual as well as functional. It gives the appearance that the water goes on while draining off any algae that develops. A natural black dye makes the water seem deep and provides a backdrop for the stunning water plants. n Create surprises. In the Florida Garden, Goetz hid a “sitting circle” made of native rock mounded up and surrounded by grasses, which many people discover as they walk the gardens. n Adapt. When a large rescued gumbo-limbo tree was moved to provide a stunning entrance to the Florida Garden, it didn’t survive numerous transplants. Goetz saw an opportunity, and instead planted a grove of small gumbo-limbo trees. n Try native plants. Florida has wonderful drought- and heat-tolerant native flowers that are virtually maintenance-free. In the Florida Garden’s wildflower meadow, Goetz used all native grasses and flowers to create a stunning palette. “This was a huge experiment,” she says. “I wanted to play with flowers like a painter would use paint. This is my dream come true, and I think it will inspire people to try wildflowers at home.”
Above: Linda Brown’s potted plants take about two hours to water. Her current passion in plants are a variety of crotons. Left: Some of Landscape Architect Ellin Goetz’s favorite places at the Naples Botanical Garden.
Exotically shaped driftwood, statues, stumps and coral make for interesting surprises. “Wherever there’s a place, I tuck things,” she says. On the outdoor deck, potted plants create statements, along with a lot of work, as it takes about two hours to water them. Brown, the outgoing president of the Naples Garden Club, wouldn’t have it any other way. “I’m absolutely hands-on,” she says. “If I’m not at the Garden Club, I’m in my garden.” Actually, you’ll probably find her in one of her three gardens—she also has a home in Illinois and a farm in Missouri.
Labor of Love Catherine Ware purchased an already breathtaking garden when she bought her 1950s Aqualane Shores home on a cove 16 years ago. The previous owner had been a collector of palm trees, and the yard has about 70 varieties. NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | OCTOBER 2011 67
Gardener Catherine Ware started with a yard full of palms in her Aqualane Shores home, about 70 varieties from a previous owner. She enhances this space with tropical and shade-loving plants, plus vistas including a Zen garden, stone “river” and bamboo grove.
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“I’ve tried to maintain and enhance,” she says, noting her efforts are focused mostly on tropical or aroid, shadeloving plants. “I like interesting leaves, philodendron.” Scenery in the exotic places she travels all over the world can’t compete with Ware’s views of the water, her Zen garden, stone “river,” and bamboo, nor the inside/out feeling she has created with plants. When she’s home, she spends about two hours daily in the garden or creating her own floral arrangements. A true gardener, she’s always ready to answer questions, with tags showing the names of many of her plants. “At a party, you need to wear name tags, or I won’t remember your name,” she says. “Same with plants.” Ware’s garden isn’t always a party, and even as she gives a tour, she’s picking up errant branches and noticing work to be done. “Like any hobby, if you love it, it’s no longer work,” she says. She has a native Neapolitan help her with some of the maintenance, particularly the chores she doesn’t love. “I don’t dig big holes, but I love the pruning,” she says. Ware also likes to add rocks, benches and other elements to enhance her living legacy, as long as two people can pick them up. “It’s important in a garden to have hardscape, but nothing bigger than two-man rocks.” u
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In Their A project to make a historic home modern while keeping its charm brought together a team that had so much fun, they are remaking other homes.
Kristen Williams had a few criteria in looking for a seasonal retreat in Naples. Since she was buying the home for her husband, George Haseotes, with the hope he would spend time and relax, it had to be within walking distance of the beach and Third Street South. “I have always been a guest at people’s houses in Florida, so my intention was for it to be a place where everyone was welcome,” Williams says. “As I come down more and more often, it’s different than just being a seasonal resident. It’s become home.” Perhaps the challenges of renovating a 1912 former boarding house with the perfect location on Third Street South kept realtors from showing it to Williams during her year-anda-half-long property search. Then her mother saw the property, thought to be the secondoldest house in Naples, during an open house. “It had six tiny bedrooms and tiny bathrooms,” Williams says. “Having grown up in New England, [I thought] this looked like it had potential. It had character.” But the home, known as Glory Cottage, also had challenges. Williams wasn’t daunted by the thought of renovating a historic house for her first home redo, but she did worry about irking the neighbors. “I didn’t want to be the one who came into town and changed something until I knew what was historic,” she says. “What we didn’t want to do was to ruin one of the oldest houses.” She started by assembling a team. After buying the cottage in April 2010, she received a barrage of offers from builders, and finally selected Mike Assaad with Waterside Builders because
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Architect Matthew Kragh, designer Rufino Hernandez and builder Mike Assaad made up Kristen Williams’ dream team to modernize while preserving what is believed to be the second oldest house in Naples. NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | OCTOBER 2011 71
he was from Naples and had done historic renovations before. “I knew what I wanted, but without someone who lived in Naples and knew all the subcontractors, it would have been difficult,” Williams says. “It was nice for me, living in Boston, to know I could trust the person who was here. He got three bids for everything, and everything was transparent. Without that level of comfort, the process isn’t fun.” Assaad brought in three architects, and Williams asked all three to come up with their own vision for the house. Matthew Kragh, of MHK Architecture & Planning, showed a concept that preserved the historic elements while updating and refreshing the interior. “We wanted it to look like the same 1912 house on the outside, with the same ‘wow’ factor you would get with a new house on the inside,” Kragh says. To make sure they were on the right track, Williams had the team meet with area historians to find out what elements of historic homes were most important to preserve. “It was the roofline, the stair railings and the look of the exterior,” Williams says. “But we were also told a house is meant to evolve.” Their plan included retaining the existing roofline, even as the front door was moved from the Third Street South side of 72 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
the house to the Eleventh Avenue South side, and a porch typical of homes of the time was added. The stairway, a dominant original feature in the middle of the living room that took up a lot of living space, was moved to the side of the house, opening up the living room to the second floor, with original stair railings used along an upstairs walkway. Her team approach to the project was universal, with Williams asking everyone for input, including the marble installer for the bathroom. “She asked everyone who worked here what they thought,” Assaad says. “The abundance of ideas was more than what we could have gotten independently.” As ideas flowed, the team worked together to make decisions, a process that included some concepts drawn on napkins at airport lounges, pictures sent by text messaging, and polling the team for votes. “In our experience, you tend to learn who is good at what,” Williams says. “Once we got the vision, we all got excited.” The home was built before Naples had zoning rules. Much of the original wood, including cypress and Dade County pine, was saved and repurposed in ceiling details, shelves and counters. The materials that weren’t salvageable were upgraded and improved. Kragh says
Clockwise from left: The original stairway in the middle of the house was moved to allow the high ceilings and windows in the great room. Each bedroom took on a theme based on the art and other elements. The marble walls in the master bath reflect the design vision of the marble installer. The kitchen was kept open by use of refrigerator drawers and seacolored granite. Original wood from the home was used in ceilings and other features, and Rufino Hernandez brought in local art, including the driftwood chandelier by Ed Koehler, and other items.
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that the home’s foundation was crumbling, and a beam made from decorative molding held the roof of the guest cottage (dubbed Morning Glory) together. “Nails held it together for years,” Assaad says of both structures. Now both those elements are clad in rotresistant concrete composite siding that resembles the original wood siding. All of the walls were insulated. “It’s like an Igloo cooler,” Kragh says. “The energy efficiency has to be spectacular.” The structure was reinforced, and impact-rated doors and windows were added. Fine finishings include Ipe decking, bluestone pavers, Calcutta gold marble and high-end appliances. At the end of the process, Williams called on Rufino Hernandez of the Garden District, a store she had frequented during her 35 years visiting her family in Naples, to help 74 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
The Morning Glory Cottage was designed to be its own selfcontained unit, ensuring the comfort of guests. Right: The original stair railings were used along the second floor walkway, while Rufino Hernandez brought furniture and elements bought by homeowner Kristen Williams together with finishing touches. Below: A small pool with a swim machine connects the main house with the guest cottage.
Fun is a word mentioned often by members of Williams’ team, who all say they became good friends during the nearly year-long project. They had such a good time renovating Williams’ house, they have taken on another renovation, a former three-unit rental on Third Street South. They think what they created for Williams is desired by others. “My experience with the economy the way it is now is people are coming down [to Naples] who don’t want to spend mil-
lions on a second home,” Assaad says. “They want cottage-y, quaint, with natural light. It’s a formula to reproduce.” With her own home complete, Williams is looking forward to working with her new friends to create spaces for others based on what she learned. “I had never had an opportunity to redo a house,” she says. “It was an exciting opportunity. The three of us were trying to prove ourselves. We are young; this was Old Naples. At some time, it became reflective of all of us.” u
her put on the finishing touches. “I said, ‘I have a home that’s beautiful that’s just finishing,’” Williams says. “‘I need help pulling it together.’ I wanted the end product to be beautiful and reflect all the hard work so far, but I needed help.” Hernandez says he started on a Wednesday with the goal of having the house pulled together by the following Sunday when Williams returned. She had purchased about 60 percent of what was needed, often frequenting vintage stores in Palm Beach. “She did have a vision,” Hernandez says. “She had been buying things, but wasn’t sure where she was going to put them. I inventoried what she had, identified what was missing and filled in with things I had; and what I didn’t have, I sourced locally. It was so much fun. I had a lot of stuff that worked, and she knew my aesthetic.” NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM | OCTOBER 2011 75
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Above: Tish Kelly wins a silver medal. Cycling offers opportunities for travel, as well as conditioning. Right: Tish Kelly and her husband, Chuck.
While most know cycling builds fitness, it also offers benefits beyond the physical. In Naples, cycling groups like Naples Velo have turned biking into a social event, giving riders a chance to share the experience. Four years ago, Naples resident Tish Kelly got involved with Naples Velo, hoping that cycling would cheer her up after a divorce. As Kelly trained with a bike-racing friend, little did she know that she would become hooked on cycling and eventually become a board member for the group. As Kelly became an avid cyclist, her physical fitness increased, and her mental health improved tremendously as she made friends while increasing moodboosting endorphins in her brain through exercise. She also met her new husband while riding. Most recently, Kelly has been competing in races at the National Senior Games, bringing home a silver medal. Another avid member of Naples Velo is 67-year-old Mark Lippens. Though he cycled often when he was young, he gave it up to accommodate his busy life. As he got older, he realized cycling would be a great way for him to lose weight, and decided to take up his long-lost hobby anew. Today Lippens is in top physical shape, and he has brought home multiple gold medals from the National Senior Games. Lippens rides daily and enjoys spending time with other cyclists in Velo. For some, cycling is a lifelong passion that grows with time. Tim Cranch enjoyed the freedom riding gave him in his youth, and still feels that rush of joy every time he gets on a bike. At age 59, he is riding as much and as strong as ever. Like Kelly and Lippens, Cranch
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rides with Naples Velo and competed in the National Senior Games, winning a gold medal. His passion for riding has enriched his life in numerous ways—conditioning him physically, bringing him cherished friendships and providing him with opportunities to travel. During his college days, he rode cross-country from New York to San Diego. Riding helps maintain healthy weight, shapes the lower body, especially the legs, and staves off heart disease. Because riders always push themselves and each other to go faster and farther, Kelly says that biking often results in riders changing unhealthy behaviors, including poor eating habits. Cyclists watch their diets to help ensure they are well-fueled for a ride. A boost in mental health is less obvious but just as significant as the physical benefits of riding. Kelly says after the rides, “everyone is high on endorphins.” The benefits go beyond endorphins though; belonging to a club ramps up participants’ social lives with frequent parties, get-togethers and organized rides. Lippens enjoys the social benefits of cycling, saying that the group stops for coffee to chat and catch up after a ride. As bicycling becomes increasingly visible in Naples, more folks are taking to two wheels and getting involved in this endurance sport. Naples Velo holds organized rides every day, with morning rides seven days a week, and longer rides on weekends and holidays. Many of the members ride up to 300 miles per week, but there are outings catering to various skill levels. For more information about Naples Velo, visit naplesvelo.com.
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Across the country, therapists increasingly employ animals to help improve the health and well-being of human patients. Locally, the Naples-based Brody Project provides animal-assisted therapy (AAT) at Moorings Park and The Shelter for Abused Women & Children. The project also seeks to teach people about the fundamental human-animal bond. The Brody Project matches trained and certified dogs and cats with medical professionals who use the animals to aid patients in therapy sessions. The animals help people with issues involving psychosocial interaction, motor skills, balance, endurance, memory, range of motion and sensory stimulation. They motivate patients to participate in sessions that can be taxing. For instance, a stroke patient with limited movement may continually unbuckle and rebuckle a dog’s collar or throw a ball for a dog to retrieve, which can be more enjoyable than traditional exercises like placing pegs into holes. When patients enjoy their therapy, they accomplish more faster. 8 BALANCE: HEALTHY LIVING IN NAPLES
Karen Lasker NOTES THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND IS WHAT MAKES THERAPY EFFECTIVE. Brody Project animals and handlers must be accredited by the Delta Society, one of numerous AAT providers across the country. In addition to basic training, the animal must “be highly social, exhibit exceptional levels of impulse control, and must be adaptable to different workplaces and situations,” according to the Southwest Florida Dog Trainers Alliance, Naples. The Alliance provides animalassisted activities (AAA) training through the program PAWS For Love Therapy Dogs. Note that AAA and AAT have significant differences. The Delta Society defines AAT to be “a goal-directed intervention in which an animal that meets specific criteria is an integral part of the treatment process. AAT is directed and/or delivered by a health/human service
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FULL SAIL SPOTLIGHT
Trevor Moore’s Olympic aspirations began in Naples two decades ago. Soon, he hopes to hear London calling.
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He doesn’t have many opportunities to relax, and frequent-flier miles are racking up fast, but Trevor Moore wouldn’t trade his situation for anything. Not when his lifelong dream is almost reality. Moore and teammate Erik Storck are about-this-close to representing the United States at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London as part of the U.S. sailing delegation. They have the international ranking and performance record to prove it, and, barring the unexpected, most experts consider them likely to qualify for the world’s most important regatta—an aspiration that started some 20 years ago, in a learn-to-sail program at Naples Community Sailing Center. In 1992, shortly after Moore moved to Naples from Vermont, his father enrolled him in a learn-to-sail class at the center. Sailing small Optimist-class dinghies, the seven-year-old Moore fell in love with the sport. By age 15, he had competed in Spain, Portugal and Ireland. “I feel like I’ve been to places most people don’t have an opportunity to visit,” Moore says from Finland, where he and Storck competed in the European Championships. Helsinki was another stop on a long 2011 itinerary—summer in Europe, training in New York and San Francisco this fall, the World Championships in Australia in December. He spends about 200 days a year on the water. The rest of the calendar is dominated by fundraising meetings needed to keep the team and its dream afloat. “It’s hard to convince people to sponsor something that isn’t really a spectator sport,” Moore says, “but we’ve had some great ones who understand.” Moore and Storck have been a team
in the 49er class (named because of the boat’s length, 4.9 meters) for more than two and a half years, a short tenure for the sport. Some teams stay together for a decade or longer. Moore says his team’s challenge is communicating under the pressure of race-day conditions. The 49er is a light, fast craft sometimes called the Ferrari of sailboats. With a flat bottom and large sails, it can break 20 knots an hour and catch air when the surf is high. Because things happen quickly, sailors must speak in short, precise phrases or develop a means of unspoken communication. “You have to think three or four moves ahead—not just what your competitors are doing, but what your partner needs,” Moore says. “You really need ESP out there.” Whatever they’re doing seems to be working. As of August, Storck/Moore Sailing ranked twelfth in the world—the only Americans in the top 25, according to the International Sailing Federation. The Olympics will be grueling, eight races over 10 days. “The boat is physically demanding,” Moore says. “You can get a heart rate peaking above 170 [beats per minute] during the course of a race.” He spends four days a week in the gym—running, weight lifting and cardio exercises. That should prove useful, as the Weymouth Bay Olympic venue is a big course with winds exceeding 20 knots. Indeed, that might be the beauty of the sport—reacting to natural challenges on open water. “Even if you’re not racing, if you’re just doing a casual day cruise for a few hours or doing a transatlantic course and speed is irrelevant, sailing is for life,” Moore says. “It’s one of those things you can still do when you’re 90.”
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ONLY NATURAL What's new to help you look and feel your best. Royal Treatment Sue Watts left a high-stress banking job to start Simply Faces at the NCH Briggs and Whittaker Wellness Centers, the only places in the United States to offer a facial method originally created for Princess Diana. Watts says, “I did a lot of research and found these women who created this revolutionary facial for Diana.” Watts became certified in the method, which she says is highly effective thanks to massage and all-natural products. Watts uses products by Shea Terra, which contain no chemicals or artificial ingredients. The products, endorsed by Angelina Jolie, are made in Africa and profits benefit co-ops and conservation groups. Simply Faces will be adding shirodhara, a relaxing Indian practice that stimulates skin, hair, and the third-eye chakra, and helps decrease anxiety. —Megan Goldman Shirodhara, a relaxing process from India, stimulates skin, hair and the third-eye chakra.
Clean Bill of Health Former nurse Deanna Kelly suffered with eczema, so she created a natural solution to keep her symptoms under control. She opened the Naples Soap Company in Tin City in 2009 to sell her healing, all-natural, organic products. The soaps, shampoo bars, bath bombs and sponges treat and prevent tough skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and acne, and are gentle enough for anyone, including infants and cancer patients. Naples Soap Company has teamed up with five oncology centers, two plastic surgery centers, several homeopaths and the American Cancer Society to provide healthy skin care. Kelly says harmful chemicals found in mainstream products are absorbed by the body and stored, which can have negative health effects. Her products incorporate ingredients that are good for skin, like natural oils and minerals. The business is expanding rapidly, and now has stores in Naples, Fort Myers and Punta Gorda. Kelly has partnered with a former vice president of product innovation at Bath & Body Works, with plans for a 20-store roll-out within the next two years, and a 50-store rollout within the next five years. —Saxon Eastman 12 BALANCE: HEALTHY LIVING IN NAPLES
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Eminently Beautiful Spa By Sharon M in Naples offers rejuvenating facials to make skin feel fresh and bright. Popular treatments include an anti-aging facial to invigorate, and an oxygenated facial. Spa by Sharon M also offers makeup lessons and bridal “trial runs” using organic makeup products. The green-certified, medi-spa focuses on holistic treatments. Owner Sharon Delaura says, “The skin is the largest organ, so it is bad to put chemicals on [it].” Delaura’s spa uses biodegradable products, conserves energy, and creates as little waste as possible. It also offers the new Zero Gravity collection from the all-organic product line Eminence. It includes Key Lime Age Defying Masque, Jasmine Tangerine Agedefying Night Cream and a Persimmon & Cantaloupe SPF 32 Day Cream. —S.E.
Live Thoughtfully Since the grand opening of Thoughtful Threads in the Gateway Plaza, Naples residents and visitors have had a one-destination source for ecofriendly style as well as shopping for and eating healthy foods. A variety of casual and dress clothing for men, women and children created from organic cotton and hemp is available, along with organic bedding, in a 3,000-square-foot space. Thoughtful Threads, opened by Frank Oakes, is located across from Oakes’ popular organic farm market and café, Food & Thought, and next door to Oakes’ Plant A Thought, which is billed as the most eco-friendly garden shop in Southwest Florida. Thoughtful Threads is dedicated to making merchandising decisions that benefit customers and the environment. “This is a natural growth for us,” Oakes says. “We have great special arrangements with several outstanding organic clothing manufacturers.” —Leah Ciesla
Skin Savers To ease the harsh effects of the sun on skin, Naples Sea & Sun has launched a line of all-natural after-sun lotions and sprays and a variety of soap bars to keep skin hydrated and healthy. All products are free of harsh chemicals and made from good-for-you ingredients such as aloe, shea butter, vitamins A, C, and E, olive oil and antioxidants. The lotions and sprays minimize wrinkles, heal and comfort painful sunburns, and moisturize. After Sun Cooling Spray, made with aloe, peppermint, spearmint and rosemary, soothes burned skin without leaving an oily shine. The all-natural soaps come in signature Florida fragrances like Orange Sunrise and Key Lime. Find Naples Sea & Sun at Naples Pro-Am Tennis, Mia Bella Salon and the LaPlaya Golf Course Pro Shop, or online at naplesseaandsun.com. —S.E.
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food fight Local experts weigh in on healthy eating habits.
With so many processed and unhealthy products cluttering supermarket shelves and restaurant menus, people are making poor dietary choices more often. As a result, nutrition, healthy eating and diets are getting a lot of attention in the media and among health professionals. While consumers are bombarded by trendy diets offering quick fixes for health and weight problems, people need to consider changing lifestyle habits on a more fundamental and permanent level. Most Americans learned about nutrition as schoolchildren via the food pyramid. Recently, though, the U.S. Department of Agriculture revamped dietary recommendations with the introduction of the food plate—a simplified graphic designed to illustrate the quantity from each food category that should be consumed in every meal. For instance, the plate shows that half of each meal should consist of fruits and vegetables. With this better visual aid to use as a guide when overhauling eating habits, the question is, what foods are effective for helping to maintain best health? A number of nutritionists and dieticians around Naples offer their expertise to help clarify what’s good for you. Each expert agrees that the most important step Americans should take in improving their diets is to load up on fresh, whole foods and consume far fewer processed and manufactured products. For one thing, packaged products typically include high levels of sodium, which has negative health impacts. 14 BALANCE: HEALTHY LIVING IN NAPLES
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Instead of processed and fatty foods, people should focus on “superfoods,” which Dr. Paul Hobaica of Arthrex Inc., Naples, calls, “very nutritionally dense” with “loads of nutritional benefits and many disease-fighting agents.” Examples include fresh vegetables and fruits, especially blueberries, natural yogurt, eggs, salmon, beans and legumes, red wine and even dark chocolate. While these foods pack a nutritional punch, Beth Ellen DiLuglio, a nutritionist at Physicians Regional Healthcare System, Naples, also advises we increase consumption of herbs, spices, and raw nuts and seeds, which provide good health benefits as well. Just as there are certain foods that serve as the cornerstones of a healthy diet, some foods are best avoided—anything deep-fried, processed red meats, saturated and trans fats, and processed snacks like potato chips and sugar-sweetened beverages. Although it can be hard to cut out these foods entirely, the benefits of doing so make it worthwhile. Eating nutritionally dense foods while eliminating junk calories can reduce the risk of life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and high-blood pressure. With plenty of options to change eating habits, it is important to navigate the world of nutrition carefully. Fad diets like Atkins remain popular, but the bottom line is that many diet plans are not always healthy. According to Margie Kaparos, a dietician at Naples Community Hospital, “any diet where you cut out one food group such as fruits or vegetables, or carbohydrates, is bad.” The Atkins Diet dictates removing carbohydrates to accelerate weight loss, but DiLuglio says, “your brain runs on carbs. You will lose weight but be sick.” DiLuglio says we should also be mindful about the whole-grain craze. While whole grains can be healthier than other carb choices, many individuals have sensitivity or allergies, which undermines the benefits. Still, not all branded eating plans are necessarily harmful. DiLuglio points to The South Beach Diet, which advocates whole foods, and Hobaica recommends a “modified Atkins Diet by eliminating most complex carbohydrates and other high-caloric products.” In addition to eating fresh, unprocessed foods, it is important to learn proper portion control to avoid overeating. Another hot topic is organic food and its importance to good
nutrition. While each of the experts believes there are real benefits to eating organic products, they all acknowledge that organically produced food can be pricey. Kaparos says that if you have the money to eat organically, it is a good choice, but if not, it is “really important for most of us to increase our intake of fruits and vegetables,” fresh, frozen or canned. DiLuglio says that not everything in your diet has to be organic, but if possible, choose organic animal-based products to avoid toxins, pesticides and preservatives that animals may have built up in their bodies. Many pesticides used on fruits and vegetables can be removed by simply washing before consuming. A healthy lifestyle, of course, isn’t confined to healthy eating; each nutrition expert emphasizes the importance of regular exercise. A person who eats healthy foods yet sits on the couch for hours on end won’t have a truly healthy body. As Kaparos says, “any movement is better than no movement at all.” DiLuglio recommends 50 minutes of activity a day at least five days week to exercise the heart and minimize the chance of stroke and heart attack. Developing healthy habits can be a challenge, but the considerable benefits can be motivating—a better immune system, increased energy, glowing skin, more restful sleep patterns and even improved sex drive. So the next time you go to the supermarket, shop the perimeter, where most of the fresh, healthy foods are shelved, and avoid the middle aisles, where processed foods are displayed. Your body will thank you. OCTOBER 2011 15
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English Traditions 340 5th Ave. S. Naples 239-692-8558 englishtraditions.com gallery O 600 5th Ave. S., #106 Naples 239-776-7056 thegalleryo.com Gardner Colby Gallery 386 Broad Ave. S. Naples 239-403-7787 gardnercolbygallery.com KVS Interior Design 3820 Via Del Rey Bonita Springs 239-949-6700 kvsinteriordesign.com
Consignment Conservancy of Southwest Florida Upscale Resale Furniture and More 764 9th St. N. Naples 239-263-0717 conservancy.org
Custom Cabinetry Thomas Riely Artisans’ Guild 1510 Rail Head Blvd. Naples 239-591-3203 thomasriley.net
Flooring, Rugs & Surfaces Abbey Carpet & Floor 13250 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-596-5959 naples.buyabbey.com Fifth Avenue Design Gallery 365 5th Ave. S., Suite 102 Naples 239-417-3650 fifthavenuedesigngallery.com
Naples Lamp Shop 4010 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-262-1524 napleslampshoponline.com Norris Home Furnishings 5015 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-263-0580 norrishomefurnishings.com
Floral & Landscape Design
239-825-1487 elliott-interiors.com
239-261-8110 portervanarsdale.com
English Traditions 340 5th Ave. S. Naples 239-692-8558 englishtraditions.com
Home Accessories
Fifth Avenue Design Gallery 365 5th Ave. S., Suite 102 Naples 239-417-3650 fifthavenuedesigngallery.com
Peach Tree Designs 407 5th Ave. S. Naples 239-643-4202 peachtreedesigns.com
Home Theater
Blue Pear 382 12th Ave. S. Naples 239-434-8822
gallery O 600 5th Ave. S., #106 Naples 239-776-7056 thegalleryo.com
Accent Electronic Systems Integrators 5405 Taylor Road, Suite 7 Naples 239-992-2223 accentesi.com
Grace Lakes Florists, Inc. 1074 5th Ave. S. Naples 239-262-6536 gracelakesflorist.com
Kreiss featuring Interiors by Design West 9118 Strada Place, Mercato 8130 Naples 239-249-6800 designwestfl.com
Interior Design
W. Christian Busk Landscape Architect and Contractors 816 Myrtle Terrace Naples 239-263-7133 cbusk.com
Mackenzie & Co. Interior Design 1300 Misty Pines Circle #101 Naples 239-287-1889 mackenzieandco.net
Furniture Accessories Etc. Inc. Design Group 9696 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 102 Bonita Springs 239-444-1400 accetc.net Cama Letto Bed Company Naples 239-370-6666 camalettobeds.com
Naples Lamp Shop 4010 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-262-1524 napleslampshoponline.com Norris Home Furnishings 5015 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-263-0580 norrishomefurnishings.com Peach Tree Designs 407 5th Ave. S. Naples 239-643-4202 peachtreedesigns.com
Conservancy of Southwest Florida Upscale Resale Furniture and More 764 9th St. N. Naples 239-263-0717 conservancy.org
General Contractor
Elliott Design and Interiors LLC 4057 Belair Lane Naples
Porter Van Arsdale Construction 185 10th Street S. Naples
Accessories Etc. Inc. Design Group 9696 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 102 Bonita Springs 239-444-1400 accetc.net Andrea Clark Brown Architects 340 8th Street S. Naples 239-263-3898 andreaclarkbrown.com Anne Cooper Interiors 950 3rd Ave. N. Naples 239-659-6420 annecooperinteriors.com Collins & DuPont Interior Design 8911 Brighton Lane Bonita Springs 239-948-2400 collins-dupont.com Elliott Design and Interiors LLC 4057 Belair Lane Naples 239-825-1487 elliott-interiors.com
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design directory English Traditions 340 5th Ave. S. Naples 239-692-8558 englishtraditions.com Ficarra Design Associates, Inc. 633 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite 200 Naples 23-643-3450 ficarradesignassociates.com Fifth Avenue Design Gallery 365 5th Ave. S., Suite 102 Naples 239-417-3650 fifthavenuedesigngallery.com Freestyle Interiors 3525 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 105 Bonita Springs 239-949-2210 freestyleinteriors.com Kira Kr端mm Interior Design Miromar Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Road, Suite 304 Estero 239-992-5586 kirakrumm.com Kreiss featuring Interiors by Design West 9118 Strada Place, Mercato 8130 Naples 239-249-6800 designwestfl.com KVS Interior Design 3820 Via Del Rey Bonita Springs 239-949-6700 kvsinteriordesign.com Leufvenius Designs 141 10th Street S. Naples 239-594-5936 Linda Burke Interiors 261 10th Street S. Naples 239-248-0891 lindaburkeinteriors.com Mackenzie & Co. Interior Design 1300 Misty Pines Circle #101 Naples
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239-287-1889 mackenzieandco.net
239-643-1004 bcbhomes.com
Norris Home Furnishings 5015 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-263-0580 norrishomefurnishings.com
Elliott Design and Interiors LLC 4057 Belair Lane Naples 239-825-1487 elliott-interiors.com
Peach Tree Designs 407 5th Ave. S. Naples 239-643-4202 peachtreedesigns.com
Hyland Custom Cabinetry 1458 Rail Head Blvd. Naples 239-598-1604 hylandcabinetry.com
Richlin Interiors 4651 Mercantile Ave. Naples 239-659-3007 richlininteriors.com
Kreiss featuring Interiors by Design West 9118 Strada Place, Mercato 8130 Naples 239-249-6800 designwestfl.com
Summerfields Interior Design 953 Central Ave. Naples 239-403-0848 summerfieldsnaples.com The Bay Design Store 326 13th Ave. S. Naples 239-649-0906 baydesignstore.com
Luxury Home Solutions 13830 Jetport Commerce Pkwy. #3 Ft. Myers 239-728-2143 mylhs.com Porter Van Arsdale Construction 185 10th Street S. Naples 239-261-8110 portervanarsdale.com
The Interior Design Firm 375 12th Ave. S. Naples 239-430-3001 theidfirm.com
Richlin Interiors 4651 Mercantile Ave. Naples 239-659-3007 richlininteriors.com
Judith Liegeois Designs 851 4th Ave. S. Naples 239-430-6811 judithliegeoisdesigns.com
Soho Kitchens & Design 10800 Corkscrew Rd. #205 Estero 239-992-7646 sohokitchens.com
Kitchen & Bath
Studio Snairdero Naples PO Box 1468 Naples 239-213-1774 snaidero-naples.com
Andrea Clark Brown Architects 340 8th Street S. Naples 239-263-3898 andreaclarkbrown.com BCB Homes, Inc. 3696 Enterprise Ave., Suite 100 Naples
Uptown Custom Cabinets of Naples Inc. 5465 Jaeger Rd. # 2 Naples 239-825-8432 uptowncustomcabinets.com
Landscaping/Tree Service Green Way Landscape Inc 1454 Rail Head Blvd. Naples 239-566-2151 greenwayland.com
Lighting Accent Electronic Systems Integrators 5405 Taylor Road, Suite 7 Naples 239-992-2223 accentesi.com English Traditions 340 5th Ave. S. Naples 239-692-8558 englishtraditions.com Naples Lamp Shop 4010 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-262-1524 napleslampshoponline.com Peach Tree Designs 407 5th Ave. S. Naples 239-643-4202 peachtreedesigns.com Whitman Designs 990 3rd Ave. N. Naples 239-263-9448 whitmandesigns.com Wilson Lighting 2465 Trade Center Way Naples 239-592-6006 wilsonlighting.com
New Custom Home Construction Luxury Home Solutions 13830 Jetport Commerce Pkwy. #3 Ft. Myers 239-728-2143 mylhs.com
Outdoor Living
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Fifth Avenue Design Gallery 365 5th Ave. S., Suite 102 Naples 239-417-3650 fifthavenuedesigngallery.com
Conservancy of Southwest Florida Upscale Resale Furniture and More 764 9th St. N. Naples 239-263-0717 conservancy.org
Norris Home Furnishings 5015 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-263-0580 norrishomefurnishings.com
Remodeling Andrea Clark Brown Architects 340 8th Street S. Naples 239-263-3898 andreaclarkbrown.com
Habitat for Humanity Home Store 11127 Tamiami Trail E. Naples 239-732-6688 habitatcollier.org/habitat-home-store.html
Textiles Cama Letto Bed Company Naples 239-370-6666 camalettobeds.com
BCB Homes, Inc. 3696 Enterprise Ave., Suite 100 Naples 239-643-1004 bcbhomes.com
Naples Lamp Shop 4010 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-262-1524 napleslampshoponline.com
Granite Construction Limited 9105 Corsea Del Fontana Way Naples 239-592-5025 granitedevelopment.com
Norris Home Furnishings 5015 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-263-0580 norrishomefurnishings.com
Kreiss featuring Interiors by Design West 9118 Strada Place, Mercato 8130 Naples 239-249-6800 designwestfl.com
Wall Treatments
Luxury Home Solutions 13830 Jetport Commerce Pkwy. #3 Ft. Myers 239-728-2143 mylhs.com Mackenzie & Co. Interior Design 1300 Misty Pines Circle #101 Naples 239-287-1889 mackenzieandco.net
Fifth Avenue Design Gallery 365 5th Ave. S., Suite 102 Naples 239-417-3650 fifthavenuedesigngallery.com Norris Home Furnishings 5015 Tamiami Trail N. Naples 239-263-0580 norrishomefurnishings.com
Porter Van Arsdale Construction 185 10th Street S. Naples 239-261-8110 portervanarsdale.com NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM WEDDINGS ILLUSTRATED| OCTOBER | FEBRUARY2011  2010 107 71
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14806 Bellezza LN $1,249,999 Former model home located in upscale Mediterra - bank foreclosure
Royal Properties of Naples W h e re the job g e t s d o n e
Luxury Bank Foreclosures 5110 Castlerock Way $688,999 Rare opportunity to purchase a bank foreclosure in Naples Lakes Country Club
600 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 207 • Naples, FL 34102 (239) 777-9056 • www.royalpropertiesofnaples.com
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Entertain in style Address 16536 Cellini Lane, Naples Mediterra Developer Frey & Sons Homes year built 2007 offered at $1,875,000 size 4,772 square feet living, 7,431 total special features Situated in the beautiful Mediterra community, this extraordinary furnished residence is perfect for entertaining in style or simply to enjoy quietly and privately. The
four-bedroom plus den home has the most luxurious upgraded features from lighting fixtures to window treatments, boasting a gourmet chef’s kitchen with a Wolf sixburner gas cooktop, granite countertops and custom cabinetry. The kitchen is adjacent to the family and breakfast rooms, and provides easy access to the expansive outdoor living area and outdoor kitchen for entertaining. The outdoor area features a lagoon pool and spa, and beautifully crafted double-sided stone fireplace with spacious sitting area. From the living room, enjoy beautiful lake views that make the home feel like the property is never-ending. This coveted
southern exposure receives an abundance of warm Florida sunshine. Walk through beautiful French doors into the oversized master suite, which has marble flooring, ceilings with faux finish, decorative sconces with custom lighting, morning bar, private sitting area, and master bath with Jacuzzi tub, plus his and her stone-top vanities. A unique feature of this spectacular home is the movie theater. Enjoy your favorite flick on your own full-size screen with surround sound, soundproof walls and two-level seating. For the serious worker and avid reader, nothing could be more dignified than the incredible study. Dark wood custom built-ins and cabinets, hardwood
This Impressive home was made for entertaining and relaxing in style, with Luxurious details indoors and out.
flooring, built-in partner desk and handpainted ceiling are just some of the many stunning attributes. Set back far from the street, this custom home is very impressive, with a long paver driveway and mahogany entry door. All the architectural details and nuances make this home a true gem in Naples. for information Martinovich & Nulf of Royal Shell Real Estate Greg and Dru Martinovich or James Nulf 239-325-3505
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2401 Gulf Shore Blvd. N #12 2 Bed/2 Bath Beachfront condominium at the Shores of Naples! Mary Carol Fitzgerald 239.641.1063 Keri Fitzgerald-Johnson 239.825.2166
Bayshore Drive $185,000
Commercial/6023 Bayshore Drive Bayshore Gateway Triangle Joni Henderson 239.877.6399
19505 Emerald Bay, #102 3Bed/2.5Bath Like a Model Beach & Golf Club Nick Angelillo 860.729.8088
2401 Gulf Shore Blvd. N #8 2 Bed/2 Bath Beachfront condominium at the Shores of Naples! Mary Carol Fitzgerald 239.641.1063 Keri Fitzgerald-Johnson 239.825.2166
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$2,400,000
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Royal Harbor
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Salvation Army The Gala Auction and Dinner to launch the 2011 Red Kettle Campaign in Collier County is scheduled November 12 at Vineyards Country Club. Tickets are $75. Sarah Drew, who portrays April Kepner on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, is this year’s honorary chair. This year’s campaign runs from November 18 to December 24. 239-775-9447 salvationarmynaples.org
Interiors by Design West Creating sophisticated, stunning interiors, this full-service interior design firm specializes in design services for private residences and clubhouses, architectural detailing, model home merchandising and comprehensive home renovations. The gallery features international high-end furniture brand Kreiss, known for outstanding quality and design. Mercato 9118 Strada Place, Naples 239-249-6800 | designwestfl.com
Friends of Rookery Bay Just in time for holiday shopping, Friends of Rookery Bay presents the second annual Party of All Parties, featuring dozens of home party and gift vendors. Guests will enjoy wine and desserts, raffles and a pampering area for massage and facial treatments. Admission is $8 (or $15 couple). 239-417-6310, ext. 401 rookerybay.org/partyofallparties
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The 2011-12 season of the Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art opens October 1. All season long the museum will feature rotating exhibitions of works from its vast and varied permanent collection of paintings, sculpture, graphics, photography and more, including new and recent acquisitions not displayed previously. Details are available at thephil.org. Premiere at La Scala, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Milan; gelatin silver print, 25.5 x 21 inches, Collection of the Naples Museum of Art
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OCTOBER 2011 Center Stage With a third of its piano sales going to physicians, Steinway Piano Gallery, Bonita Springs, has always recognized physicians’ tendency to be musically talented. It was only natural the nonprofit Steinway Piano Society created the Physicians’ Talent Showcase to celebrate the musical talents of doctors while benefitting the Neighborhood Health Clinic and the Steinway Piano Society Scholarship Fund. Each year, a group of 12 to 15 doctors with a range of talents performs with the band Throat Culture. In shows past, Dr. David Wilkinson and Dr. Nicholas Franco sang, and Dr. Corey Howard performed a jazz number. Dr. Millard Brookes puts on a Vegas-worthy magic show each year as well. The Seventh Annual Physicians Talent Showcase will rock the Sugden Community Theatre, Naples, October 25. Dr. Jan Forszpaniak, a breast cancer Dr. Joseph Lang specialist and surgeon, and Dr. William O. Murtagh, a cosmetic surgeon, believe there is a fundamental connection between music and healing. A versatile musician, Forzpaniak plays classical and Spanish Flamenco guitar, piano, Indian sitar and the traditional South American kena flute, and Murtagh plays both drums and guitar. Murtagh points out that studies have shown patients exposed to background music heal faster than those who are not. Greg Billings, president of the Steinway Piano Gallery and founder of the Steinway Piano Society, notes that music and brain development are connected. Children who learn to play an instrument frequently have markedly better math and spatial reasoning skills later on than those who do not. Also, academically high-achieving high school students and students who participate in musical programs overlap by 80 percent. For more information, visit steinwaypianogallery.net. —Saxon Eastman
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ART & MUSEUMS Artist Colony at the Esplanade, Marco Island—Last Wednesday Art Walk, Oct. 26; 239-642-0528. Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts—Bras for Life, live auction of “Art Bras” for a juried exhibition, benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southwest Florida, Oct. 7; Forme du Femme art exhibit, Oct. 11-Nov. 2; marcoislandart.org. Center for the Arts, Bonita Springs—The Exquisite Corpse Exhibition Opening, Robotic Portraiture Exhibition Opening Reception, Oct. 14; Films For Film Lovers Series, As It Is In Heaven, Oct. 10, Night on Earth, Oct. 24; 239-495-8989. Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Naples—Closed for renovation through Oct. 31; conservancy.org. Marco Island Historical Museum—David Southall, Florida’s Role in the War Between States, Oct. 4; themihs.org. 124 NAPLES ILLUSTRATED
ing with Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc. October 20-23 to host the annual Key to the Cure Charity Shopping weekend to raise money and awareness for women’s cancers. The kickoff celebration on October 20 will include hors d’oeuvres, a fashion show modeled by breast cancer survivors, live entertainment and shopping. Saks will also sell a collectible limitededition Key to the Cure T-shirt beginning October 1, which was designed by Elie Tahari. All profits from the shirt sales will be donated to local charities. Saks has been holding the charity shopping weekend since 1999, and has donated more than $30 million to women’s cancer research and treatment centers across the United States. —Saxon Eastman
Sandra Buxton, Chair of the Make-A-Wish® President’s Council of Collier County along with Kay Bork, Andrea St. Cyr and Jackie Stamerro cordially invite you to
Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art Center, Naples—Inner Worlds of Domestic Violence Survivors II, presented with partner The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, through Oct. 12; The Collection, NAA’s art focused on American art created after 1950, by artists with a connection to Florida, through Oct. 12; 49th Founders Exhibition, Oct. 15-Dec. 3; 239-262-6517.
Tea at the Ritz Saturday, November 5, 2011 at two o’clock in the afternoon The Ritz-Carlton Naples 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road Naples, FL 34108
$125 per ticket 100% of event proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida
Naples Artcrafters—Fine Art & Craft Show, Oct. 29; 239-434-0781.
Kindly RSVP by November 2nd to Lesley Colantonio at (239) 992-9474 or lcolantonio@sflawish.org
Naples Botanical Garden—Dogs in the Garden Walk, Sundays and Thursdays; naplesgarden.org.
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Naples Historical Society—Naples Historic District Walking Tour, Oct. 5; docent-guided tours of The Norris Gardens at Palm Cottage, Oct. 6, 20; Palm Cottage House Museum Tours every Wednesday Tea at the Ritz Ad v2.indd and Saturday; napleshistoricalsociety.org.
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Rosen Gallery & Studios, Naples— Group Exhibition, Professional Studio Artists of Naples, recent works in assemblage, ceramics, collage, mixed media, painting, pastel and sculpture, through Oct. 4, Art Studio Tours, Oct 1-31; 239-821-1061.
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Gulfshore Playhouse—Acting Technique for the Stage afterschool classes, Oct. 11, 18, 25, Norris Center, Naples; 239-261-7529. Naples Zoo—Boo at the Zoo, Oct. 22; 239-262-6517.
FILM Collier County Public Library Film Series—Jane Eyre, Oct. 11, 12, 13, 19, call for branch and times; 239-593-0334.
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Naples Historical Society, Palm Cottage Theater—Naples Oral Histories: If These Walls Could Talk, Dave McCabe, Oct. 5, 8, Maria Stone, Oct. 12, 15, Russ Stahlman, Oct. 19, 22, History is not a Mystery, Oct. 26, 29; napleshistoricalsociety.org.
High Stepping Running down Fifth Avenue doesn’t sound challenging—unless you are running in high heels. On October 21 the Garden of Hope and Courage teams with Susan G. Komen Southwest Florida for the second annual Stiletto Sprint. Participants, male and female, are encouraged to strap on a pair of stilettos for the 500yard race. Register online at Komenswfl. org. Participants who raise more than $200 will be invited to a VIP after-party at Café & Bar Lurcat. —Saxon Eastman
FOOD, WINE & FASHION Bamboo Café, Naples—Dream Houses luncheon, celebrate the release of the book Dream Houses: Historic Beach Homes & Cottages of Naples, Oct. 20; 239-643-6177. Fifth Avenue South, Naples—Halloween Party on Fifth Avenue, Oct. 31; 239-434-6697. First Christian Church, Naples—Farmers market, Thursdays; 239-249-0431. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar—Cooking Classes, Farm to Table, Oct. 12, Diva Wine Away Wednesdays, ladies’ night supports the American Cancer Society, Oct. 19; 239-598-2424. M Waterfront Grille, Naples—Chef Series, Oct. 17, five courses, optional wine pairings, co-hosted by M Waterfront Executive Chef Brian Roland and guest chef David Speegle of Roy’s ; 239-263-4421. Marissa Collections, Naples—Tamara Comolli Jewelry Show with Alec, Oct. 6; Oscar de la Renta Resort 2012, Annual Hat Trunk Show, “Hatmosphere 2011,” Oct. 20-22; Sachin & Babi Resort/Spring 2012,
Oct. 27, 28; Bochic Jewelry Mini Show with Renta, Oct. 27; 800-581-6641. Naples Backyard History and Waterfront District—Annual Stone Crab Festival, Oct. 29-30, at Bayfront, Crayton Cove, Naples Bay Resort, Tin City and other waterfront locations, part of proceeds benefit Naples Backyard History, Freedom Waters Foundation and others; stonecrab festival.org. Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples—Trunk shows: Nini jewelry, Oct. 18; Coomi jewelry, Oct. 20-22; John Hardy jewelry, Oct. 20; Tom & Linda Platt fashion, Oct. 19-20; Cosmetics: Chantecaille Spa facials, Oct. 5; Lancôme facials, Oct. 6; Bobbi Brown global artistry team, Oct. 6; La Mer Spa facials, Oct. 18; Sisley Spa facials, Oct. 19-20; La Praire Spa facials, Oct. 20-21; Chanel artist on location, Oct. 20, 22; ReVive facials, Oct. 21; Guerlain facials, Oct. 29; saksfifthavenue.com. The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Spa Boutique—Summer Soiree, skin mapping, hair consultations, hand massages, special offers, Oct. 27; 239-514-6129.
Third Street South, Naples—Farmers market, Saturday mornings, behind Tommy Bahama; Thursdays on Third, shopping, dining and live entertainment, Oct. 20; 239-434-6533. Wine Tasters of Naples—Special Happy Hour with Coach Dick Vermeil, location TBD, Oct. 28; 239-404-0254.
MUSIC Cambier Park, Naples—Naples Concert Band, Oct. 23; Bluegrass Performance, David Parmley and Continental Divide, Oct. 28; Music Makers Show Band, Oct. 30; 239-263-9521. Center for the Arts, Bonita Springs— Live at the Promenade! … Dan Heck & Rebecca Richardson, “An Evening of Jazz,” Oct. 27; 239-495-8989.
Fred’s Food, Fun & Spirits, Naples— Bluegrass Night, Hwy 41 South band, Oct. 7; hwy41south.com. Marco Island Beach Music Festival— Music by The Landsharks, Casey Weston from The Voice, Frank Carroll & The J Roberts Band, Scott Kirby and Grammynominated Lew London, food, and activities, proceeds benefiting American Cancer Society, Greater Marco Island YMCA, Friends of Rookery Bay and Marco Island Academy, Oct. 29, Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort; marcoislandmarriott.com/ music_fest.
Bluegrass will be playing along with The Bugtussle Ramblers, Oct. 29; 239-252-4021. Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples—Chamber 2, the Brass Quintet performing works by composers David Sampson and Ennio Morricone, Duke Ellington and others, Oct. 9 and 11; NPO free concert, Oct. 16, Cambier Park; Beyond the Rainbow: The Music of Judy Garland, Oct. 27; Fall Fest 2: Arthur Fiedler’s Favorites, Oct. 29; 239-597-1900.
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Mercato, Naples—Mercato Nights Music Series, Oct. 6; mercatoshops.com.
Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples—“Chasing Degas,” Robert Flynn Johnson, museum lecture, Oct. 25; 800-5971900.
North Naples Regional Water Park— The Florida Panther Festival, Frontline
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Naples—
NOVEMBER 10, 2011 At the Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Please go to www.naplescmga.com for more details about the auction. Sponsored in part by: From left to right. Robert Redford, art design by Majorie Pesek. Beach Boys, art design by Michele Kortbawi Wilk. Donald Trump, art design by Richard Groseclose Photography provided by Marisa Lane Photography
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Community Foundation of Collier County, “Understanding Collier County: Helping Nonprofits Plan for the Future,” Leo Ochs, Jack Wert, Tim Cartwright, Norm Feder, Mick Casalanguida, Oct. 6; cfcollier.org.
SPECIAL EVENTS 4—Community School of Naples, Model Students Fashion Show, sponsored by Naples Illustrated, Waterside Shops, Naples; communityschoolnaples.org. 20—Hunger & Homeless Coalition of Collier County, Fourth Annual Fundraising Dinner, Hilton Naples; 239-262-9363. 25—Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida, Business Hall of Fame Collier County, annual dinner and awards presentation, Naples Grande Beach Resort; JASWFL.org.
29—NAACP of Collier County, Freedom Fund Banquet, benefits the Back to School/ Stay in School program, Hilton Naples; 239-263-2264. 29—NCH Healthcare Foundation, NCH Hospital Ball, themed “This is My Hospital,” dinner, dancing, auctions, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; 239-436-4511. 29—62nd Annual Swamp Buggy Parade, downtown Naples; 239-774-2701.
SPORTS 14—Florida Gulf Coast University, 20th Annual Founder’s Cup, golf tournament benefits the FGCU Foundation, Pelican’s Nest Golf Club, Bonita Springs; 239-2755758. 15—First National Bank of the Gulf
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Angelic Anglers What’s better than a fall weekend of fishing? Fishing to benefit a great cause. The annual RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Tournament allows anglers to enjoy a fun weekend of competitive fishing while raising funds for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. The event raised $75,000 last year, which was used to fund water-quality protection initiatives and the study of a marsh designed to intercept the spread of water pollution in the Gordon River and Naples Bay. The tournament kicks off October 21, with a party and auction at Naples Yacht Club. Competition is October 22 and 23, with an awards ceremony at Northern Trust. Teams can register at conservancy.org/ redsnook. —Megan Goldman
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17—The 16th Annual Tommy Bahama Coconut Classic, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, benefits the Children’s Advocacy Center and the Garden of Hope and Courage, includes golf and cart, lunch, and a celebratory dinner with awards ceremony and silent auction at Tommy Bahama, Naples, and a Tommy Bahama shirt of choice; 239-643-6889.
Coast, Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament, to benefit Eden Autism Services Florida and Voices for Kids, Hideout Golf Club, Naples; 239-325-3750.
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15—Alzheimer’s Association, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Saint Ann School, Naples; 941-365-8883.
The Island Players—A Bad Year for Tomatoes, Oct. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14 and 15, Rose History Auditorium, Marco Island Historical Museum; 239-394-0080.
23-24—Everglades Region of Florida Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America, Charity Classic Gala and Golf Tournament, for The Wishing Well Foundation, Barbara’s Friends and Special Olympics, gala at the Club at Mediterra, golf tournament at Wildcat Run Golf & Country Club; 239-287-0780. 29—American Cancer Society, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, Village on Venetian Bay, Naples; 239-261-0337.
Gulfshore Playhouse—Handle With Care, Oct. 28-Nov. 20, Norris Center, Naples; 866-811-4111.
Naples Players—Always, Patsy Cline, Oct. 5-29; Later Life, Oct. 26-31, Sugden Community Theatre; 239-263-7990. Norris Center, Naples—Naples City Improv, Oct. 21; 239-213-3058.
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PROMOTION AND EVENTS • October 2 011
Agave Southwestern Grill In addition to a menu influenced by Mexican, Spanish and American Indian cuisines, Agave Southwestern Grill is known for its selection of more than 150 tequilas. The restaurant also offers a full bar, three private dining rooms, two outdoor seating areas, and is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. 2380 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples 239-598-3473 | agavenaples.com
Alan N. Rembos, D.D.S. Dr. Rembos and his staff pride themselves in helping patients achieve and maintain a beautiful smile and healthier gums and teeth in a comfortable atmosphere. Celebrating their fifth anniversary at the Naples office, and 10 years at their Fort Myers location, Dr. Rembos also serves the Sanibel area. Offices in Naples (4001 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 280, 239-434-0400) Fort Myers (12691 New Brittany Blvd., 239-274-9797) Sanibel (2323 Wooster Lane, 239-472-4445) smilesbyrembosnaples.com
La Femme Perfumery In addition to a wide selection of perfumes, skincare products and fine cosmetics, La Femme Perfumery now offers a full-service salon, Salon de Beaute. Stylist Sandra Cespedes’ experience spans 27 years, specializing in color, color correction, hair design, Bosley hair-loss treatment and Brazilian and keratin treatments. 351 12th Ave. S., Naples 239-434-7444 | 1-800-749-5233 | lafemmeperfumerynaples.com
Hats in the Garden Naples Botanical Garden hosts its annual fundraising luncheon November 9 and, as always, women are encouraged to show off their finest millinery creations. Special guest Remco von Vliet, the current in-house floral designer for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and creative director for such events as Chelsea Clinton’s wedding, will demonstrate his process for creating spectacular floral arrangements while sharing stories from his past. Noted jeweler Yvel will make available some of its stylish pieces for purchase. 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples 239-643-7275 | naplesgarden.org
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Project KITT (K-9s Involved in Targeting Terrorism) for Military Working Dogs What: Companion fundraising dinner Venue: Bamboo Café French Home Cooking 1. Judi Stratton, Nicky, Alan Kalfus, Rose Scarisbrick, Janet Rossano 2. Lisa and Philippe Boet 3. Timmy, Michelle Delaney, Rina 4. Rose Scarisbrick, Janet Rossano, Mike and Sue Bohman with Robbie 5. Isabella Boet, Julia Bethea 6. Mike Johnson, Darby 7. Maddie, Virginia Yoder 8. Linda Tanner, Zele, Tigo, Gary Iverson
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GREATER GOOD By Christina Wells
Jeannette Showalter was making a great deal of money on Wall Street when a personal epiphany occurred. “I got face to face with the fact that my interest in money was all about me and my wants,” she says. “I gave God the right to take what He wanted and put it wherever He wanted. My biggest and ongoing involvement has been with orphanages in India.” Showalter has been a major sponsor for the Indian Gospel Mission in Guduvancheri, India. She funded the organization’s first orphanage built in 1985. A separate donor built a second one after the tsunami ravaged India’s southern coastline in 2004. Then Showalter partnered with the IHS Foundation to build a third orphanage in 2007, and now the three facilities serve as home to 175 children. The initiative’s funds have also bought farmland to grow rice, drilled a well, and purchased school buses and mopeds. “I visit the orphanages and have had audits done on the financials over the past 26 years,” says Showalter, an alternative investment specialist for Worldwide Futures Systems. “The vision is there, not just for me but for others who want to build an orphanage from the ground up.” Showalter’s two children, Sam and Laura, have followed in her footsteps. She points out that they have been raised with pastors from India visiting periodically. “Both of my children forgo certain luxuries in order to help with the orphanages,” Showalter says. “I think [their exposure] has instilled a heart for others.” Showalter’s daughter was adopted from China at age six with medical needs. “Two surgeries later, she walks and runs and lives an incredibly full and vibrant life,” Showalter says. “And so we have tried to live
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We are very excited to announce the Bay Design Store will be opening our newly expanded Showrooms and Interior Design Studio this fall. Please visit us in our stunning new space in Olde Naples, designed exclusively for modern Florida living. Our new Interior Design Studio provides our team of talented Interior Designers with even more resources for outstanding residential interior design. 326 13th Avenue South at 3rd Street • Olde Naples • (239) 649-0906 • www.baydesignstore.com • Store hours: Mon thru Fri 10am _ 5:30pm • Sat 10 _ 5
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