Indholdsfortegnelse for March 2018 i Naples Illustrated

At the Women’s Foundation of Collier County’s recent Power of the Purse event, broadcast journalist and guest speaker Ann Curry was so moved by the work the foundation does for local women and girls that she made a snap decision. “We were presenting videos of the grants given this year featuring recipients whose lives have been affected, and it was during the presentation that Ann [said] she was going to donate her entire speaker fee to the organization,” says Cindi Withorn, marketing director for the Women’s Foundation (wfcollier.org). “We never had a speaker do that before.” After deducting booking fees, her spur-of-the-moment donation totaled more than $27,000.…

• The Focus on Your Book Project at Lorenzo Walker Technical College in Naples guides you through the process of writing fiction and nonfiction books, from planning and organizing your story to understanding the importance of various writing elements. The six-week class meets Thursdays throughout March from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and costs $89. (collieradulted.augusoft.net) • Naples Botanical Garden offers Writing in the Garden workshops from 10-11:30 a.m. every Wednesday through March 28. Writers meet outside Fogg Café to share ideas and exercises, and are given a prompt to inspire their poetry and other writing in the garden’s scenic setting. The workshops are included with regular garden admission, and open to writers of all levels. (naplesgarden.org) • The Renaissance Academy of Florida Gulf Coast University offers several writing classes, including its three-week…

The spring runways brought back the glitz and glam of the 1980s with bright colors, voluminous silhouettes, and bold prints. Nowhere was this more apparent than at Gucci, where creative director Alessandro Michele accessorized plaid pantsuits and sequined dresses with bags featuring a reinvented “Guccy” logo, inspired by the font used on the Sega video game console. The mini shoulder bag ($1,790) epitomizes the ultimate in ’80s nostalgia. Read on for more sartorial musts. ON HOLIDAY Jet-set in style with a statement look perfect for any seaside destination Style Notes DOLCE VITA: Take fashion inspiration from Italy’s Amalfi Coast LA MER: Sea life prints give a cheeky nod to the trend OOH LA LA: Elevate resort looks with major jewels and accents…

In the 1991 film City Slickers, Mitch (Billy Crystal), a middle-aged man trying to “find” himself on a cattle ranch vacation, approaches a cow and says, “Hi. I’m Bob Vila with This Old Herd. We’re going to rope you today.” Then he slips a rope around the cow’s head and the cow takes off with a screaming Mitch in tow. A cattle drive may make good slapstick, but it doesn’t work quite that way. At least not at The Home Ranch, a Relais & Châteaux guest ranch in Clark, Colorado, where cow herding is an everyday event that guests can work, should they be up to the challenge. And it is work, so don’t bother to ask for an itinerary. As head wrangler Michael Moon puts it, “It will take…

SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, NAPLES HEATHER DOCKWEILER Classic with a bit of an edge is how Heather Dockweiler describes her personal style. While she likes to keep it simple, she isn’t afraid to step outside her comfort zone when it comes to fashion—and encourages others to do the same. “When you shop, there are always items you like, but you think they are totally ‘not me,’” she says. “I have learned to take at least one of those items into the fitting room because you never know. Often times, I am pleasantly surprised!” Favorite fashion staple: Fabulous earrings—they can transform any outfit. Best fashion advice she has received: Be yourself, no matter what the fashion trends are at the moment. A trend she’s loving right now: I don’t…

“Despite the forecast, live like it’s spring.”—Lilly Pulitzer…

IRISH COFFEE According to legend, in the early 1940s, a Pan Am flying boat docked near Shannon Airport. The freezing passengers were greeted by bartender and chef Joe Sheridan, who poured Irish whiskey into the coffee he served them. When asked what they were drinking, he told them it was Irish coffee. Sheridan later emigrated to San Francisco, where it is believed he perfected and popularized the drink. If you want to sip it on St. Patrick’s Day, try Erin’s Isle restaurant at the public Hibiscus Golf Club. Owner Mike Ward, whose ancestors hail from Galway and Cork, has been serving the drink at different locations for nearly four decades. While he offers variations such as the Dublin coffee (Irish Mist and whiskey with no sugar), Ward finds that the…

BREASTFEEDING BONUS Attention, new moms: There’s yet another health benefit to breastfeeding, and this one’s all for you. A nearly 30-year study recently published in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal found moms who breastfed for at least six months cut their risk of type 2 diabetes nearly in half. Kaiser Permanente conducted the study between 1971 and 2000, and it included data reported by the 1,238 women participants—and their doctors. The researchers discovered a 47-percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes among those who breastfed their children for six months or more, compared to those who did not breastfeed at all. For the duration of the study, each woman gave birth to at least one child and the moms were routinely screened for diabetes before and after their pregnancies.…

ADDRESS 1580 Gormican Lane, North Naples DEVELOPMENT Collier’s Reserve YEAR BUILT 2000 OFFERED AT $2.1 million SIZE 5,002 square feet under air SPECIAL FEATURES Magnificent architecture and elegant style combine to make this a one-of-a-kind residence for entertaining or family gatherings. It is perfectly situated on a quiet, prime interior street near the clubhouse with views of the 13th fairway and lake. The heart of the home is a 2,600 squarefoot classical courtyard with a circular pool, fountain centerpiece, spa, criss-cross stone deck, stone columns, and a huge covered lanai with 14 foot-high wood ceilings, two-way fireplace, and large dining and sitting areas. There are gorgeous finishes and stylish decorative touches throughout the home, which also features a bright open floor plan with courtyard views from most rooms. The beautiful…

2OTH ANNIVERSARY NAPLES ILLUSTRATED WHAT: NAPLES ILLUSTRATED’S TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WHO: LONGTIME SUPPORTERS OF THE MAGAZINE, INVITED GUESTS, AND 2018 LEADING LADIES WHERE: NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS: GUESTS ENJOYED COCKTAILS, HORS D’OEUVRES, AND LIVE MUSIC AS NI HONORED 20 LEADING LADIES IN A NOD TO ITS ANNIVERSARY. The magazine marked a milestone with its January 2018 special Anniversary Issue and party at Naples Botanical Garden NI’s January 2018 Anniversary Issue and party also honored 20 Leading Ladies affecting change in Naples now…

The Community Foundation of Collier County (cfcollier.org) recently received its first donation of a commercial building, courtesy of Jerry Nichols, a local wealth management advisor and longtime supporter of the foundation. The central Naples building, which Nichols owned for 10 years, provides rental income. Now, instead of a chunk of that income going to the IRS for taxes, the full amount goes directly to Nichols’ donoradvised fund, which supports nonprofits that improve children’s lives through education, access to healthcare, and a safe environment. Nichols also serves on the foundation’s professional advisor committee, which encourages people to make donations during their lifetime so they can see how their gift is benefiting the community. Meanwhile, Naples residents Sam and Cindy Scalise recently donated a private residence valued at $2.5 million to the NCH…

While equestrian polo is a well-known sport throughout the country, playing the game atop an elephant could be considered a once-in-alifetime opportunity. Naples resident David Partridge is gearing up for his fourth year of participation in The Kings Cup Elephant Polo Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand (anantaraelephantpolo.com) on March 8. The event raises funds for nonprofits like The Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation, which rescues and cares for elephants, and The Thai Elephant Therapy Project, which pairs the gentle giants with autistic children for rehabilitation benefits. A longtime polo player, Partridge first heard of the tournament while vacationing in Thailand in 2013. While the game’s rules are similar to those of traditional polo, they’re adjusted for the naturally slower pace and larger size of the elephants. The playing field is much…

There’s something undeniably romantic about Québec City. Take Le Château Frontenac, par exemple. Whether it’s your first or hundredth visit to this charming Canadian metropolis, an initial glimpse of Frontenac catches your breath like a fairy tale come to life. Cue Beauty. Cue Beast. Though nowhere near the colonial French city’s oldest structure, Frontenac has been a star of the Québec riverfront skyline for more than 100 years. Much like the Floridian hotels Henry Flagler built, Frontenac opened in 1893 as a luxury stopover for wealthy railroad patrons. Now a Fairmont hotel (fairmont.com/frontenac-quebec), it continues to dominate the premium market and set a cosmopolitan tone for a city as European as it gets in North America. Québec’s heritage rests on its military past. Walk the wall around the old city…

Visiting London and still undecided between dining at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay or Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester? Or, maybe you’re a globetrotting gourmand looking for a three-star Michelin experience in Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, or Macau. Decades ago, when the world’s best food was concentrated in France, the task of finding a life-changing meal was much simpler than it is today. There are currently 129 restaurants around the world that have received three stars, Michelin’s highest accolade, and two websites passionately devoted to reviewing them. British food writer Andy Hayler (andyhayler.com) had visited them all as of 2014, when there were 110. He pays for all his own meals, and offers subjective but fair evaluations on his site. The anonymous author of Three-Star Epicure (threes tarepicure.com) claims to be 72…

Divorce is never an easy process, but when a marriage breaks apart close to retirement, there are extra financial pressures. “People may think they’ve saved enough for retirement, but now that money will have to support two households,” says Tracy Stewart, a CPA and member of the personal financial planning executive committee of the American Institute of CPAs. Because of the division of assets in a divorce and the lack of earned income in retirement, it becomes crucial to rein in expenses right from the start, says Stewart. Most couples don’t want to focus on the bottom line and routinely underestimate how much they spend during the decoupling process, she adds. “But you need to pay attention because it’s a question of what type of lifestyle you’ll be able to…

• On Saturday, March 3, the annual Komen Southwest Florida Race for the Cure honoring breast cancer survivors and supporters will kick off at the Coconut Point Mall in Estero. Not a runner? Show your support by walking in the race’s 5K or Family Fun Walk courses, both of which help raise money for research, local screenings, diagnosis, and treatment services. (komenswfl.org) • Join musicians from the Naples Philharmonic League in the Gulf Coast Runners’ 10K Run for Music, which benefits the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and its youth music programs. The route begins west of Pelican Bay Boulevard South and U.S. 41 and finishes at Artis– Naples. There will also be a one-mile route for walkers. (gcrunner.org) • Show your support for local girls at the third annual Wellfit Girls…

Avow, a nonprofit hospice in Naples, now offers its patients a chance to experience some of the joy of traveling the world, even if they can’t physically be there. The Moorings Park Foundation recently donated five headsets of the Oculus Virtual Reality System, which can simulate experiences such as visiting the Great Wall of China or walking the halls of the Louvre Museum in Paris. Last year, Avow Foundation (avowcares.org/foundation) created a wish list wall for its staff to make requests that would benefit patients and their families. The donation came after Cynthia Nehrkorn, vice president of Avow’s medical services, wrote “Virtual reality for patients” on the wall. “We have a variety of experiences we can upload to the headsets, so we can choose according to the requests we get…

To quote the Dublin-born poet, playwright, and man-about-town Oscar Wilde: “Let me be surrounded by luxury, I can do without the necessities.” Had Oscar not shuffled off this mortal coil at the turn of the nineteenth century, he could well have been referring to the new benchmark in full-size SUV luxury that is the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. Here is a vehicle that spreads opulence around its cabin like a drywaller spreads plaster. If Lincoln’s designers could have gotten away with hanging a crystal chandelier from the rearview mirror or wrapping the shift lever in ermine, I’m sure they would have. Just climb up, way up, behind the wheel and relax in the Navigator’s remarkable 30-way power-adjustable front seats. Really, nothing else on the market compares. They heat, cool, massage, extend…

On a beautiful evening during season, guests gathered at the Port Royal home of Mary Pat and Frank Hussey for a cocktail party to introduce new friends to the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County, a cause that has been close to the couple’s hearts for more than 25 years. It was a full-circle moment. Mary Pat, a New York native, was instrumental in starting the nonprofit in 1992, which now serves nearly 3,300 youth, ages 6 to 18, through its clubs and afterschool programs, and through its partnership with the Naples Children and Education Foundation and Flor ida’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers. On March 1, the Husseys will co-chair the annual Youth of the Year Celebration, the finale of an annual program for the Club’s high-achieving teens.…

ART AND MUSEUMS Artana Gallery—Suzanne Hodes solo exhibition, showcasing more than 20 large-format oil paintings by the New York expressionist painter, March 2-31 with an opening night reception; artanagallery.com. Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs—“Open Call” Exhibition, artwork ranging from traditional painting and sculpture to mixed media and installation, March 9-29 with an opening night reception; Southwest Florida Watercolor Society Exhibition, bright paintings representing the heart of Southwest Florida by local watercolor artists, through April 21; artcenterbonita.org. East West Fine Art at Mercato, Naples—“Naples Favorite Jersey Girl,” abstract landscapes by contemporary artist Joanne Rafferty, featuring rich colors and textures of handmade papers, metallics, collage, and glass beads, March 15-29; eastwestfineart.com. Emily James Gallery—“Rose Feathers and Flamingoes” exhibition, throughout March, open house March 8; emilyjamesart.com. Everglades Wonder Gardens—“Birds of the Everglades,”…

TABLE OF CONTENTS Strapless top (price on request), skirt ($760), Salvatore Ferragamo, Naples; necklace ($799), earrings ($399), ring ($249), Atelier Swarovski by Mary Katrantzou, atelierswarovski.com PAGE 98 On Her: Jumpsuit ($2,400), skirt ($2,600), Dior, dior.com; shoes ($845), Christian Louboutin, christianlouboutin.com; ring ($7,900), cuff ($18,000), Yael Sonia, yaelsonia.com; earrings ($1,290), Tacori, tacori.com. On Him: Suit ($2,995), shirt ($265), Ermenegildo Zegna, zegna.us; Goyard trunk ($18,000), neimanmarcus.com PAGE 99 Dress ($10,159), boots ($3,594) Balmain, balmain.com; earrings ($1,550), Gucci, special order, Naples. PAGE 100 On Her: Bodysuit ($219), Marlies Dekkers, marliesdekkers.com; skirt ($2,800), Gucci, special order, Naples; shoes ($845), Christian Louboutin, christian louboutin.com; choker ($390), dior.com; Tacori rings ($245-$645), Tacori, tacori.com. On Him: Suit ($1,575), shirt ($375), Z Zegna, Ermenegildo Zegna, zegna.us; Torpilleur watch ($6,900), Ulysse Nardin, Provident Jewelry, Naples. PAGE 101 Jumpsuit ($1,675),…

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS OF COLLIER COUNTY WHAT: ELEVENTH ANNUAL HOPE SHINES LUNCHEON WHO: KEYNOTE SPEAKER JUDY COLLINS AND SUPPORTERS OF NAMI’S MISSION TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS WHERE: GREY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB, NAPLES FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN FOREVER WHAT: CIRCLE OF FRIENDS LUNCHEON HONORING THE WORK OF NAPLES CHILDREN & EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND LACES OF LOVE WHO: SUPPORTERS OF THE NONPROFITS WHERE: BAY COLONY GOLF CLUB ©2018 Palm Beach Media Group North, LLC. All rights reserved. Naples Illustrated [ISSN 10996303] [USPS # 16626] is published monthly, except June and August, by Palm Beach Media Group North, LLC. Known office of the publication: 3066 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 102, Naples, FL 34103. Periodical postage paid at West Palm Beach, FL and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send…