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As I sit out in my backyard on a beautiful 73-degree day with gorgeous flowers blooming all around, my dogs lounging by my side, I have to admit I am feeling fortunate as I write this letter. I received a call that PBMG just welcomed another family member. Shalyn Ormsby, our advertising services manager, and her husband, Uri, have just been blessed with their second son. Welcome Zachary John! I never tire of hearing such joyful news, and I revel in the fact that our company embraces all of our personal joys and accomplishments. Speaking of accomplishments, I want to commend the Naples Children & Education Foundation for yet another tremendously successful Naples Winter Wine Festival. It raised more than $13.5 million for the underprivileged and at-risk children of Collier…
As the seasons change, there’s no mistaking they are a reminder of the passage of time. This month our wake-up call is spring, and many of us will make a point to clean house, literally and figuratively, to make room for something new. In this Style issue, you’ll find plenty of fresh ideas to get started. Headed for the closet first? We break down the season’s top fashion trends, including big, bold earrings, platform (and flatform) shoes, graphic floral prints, and even a throwback to suede. Turn to page 96 for the full story, as well as how to take the trends from “Runway to Reality” in your Naples wardrobe. It’s a perfect time to experiment and maybe even hone your personal sense of style. In the spirit of spring…
To much rejoice, March marks the beginning of peak pineapple season. Enjoy this sweet tropical nectar like a true Floridian with this recipe for spicy pineapple shrimp kabobs. Serves 4 Skewer ingredients ¾ pound large Gulf shrimp, deveined and peeled 1 pineapple, cut into 1-inch chucks (reserve juice for marinade) 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces Marinade ingredients 2 tbs. olive oil 2 tbs. pineapple juice (reserved from pineapple) 2 tbs. lime juice 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tsp. lime zest Salt and crushed red pepper to taste In a medium bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Add shrimp, pineapple, bell pepper and onion, lightly stirring to coat. Cover and refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes, stirring to recoat halfway through. On skewers,…
1. Jeremy Wade has traveled the world searching for monsters. The biologist, writer and fisherman is the host of Animal Planet’s popular show River Monsters. Whether it’s hooking a razor-sharp-toothed goliath tiger fish in the Congo or a large, predatory goonch catfish in India, Wade’s mission is to educate viewers about these misunderstood “monsters.” Wade shares some of his fish adventures at naplesillustrated.com/jeremywade 2. Beginning March 27, sailors will ply the waters of Southwest Florida in the thirty-ninth annual Gulf Coast Sailing Club Regatta, one of the region’s largest racing events. Learn more about the race, and how you can try your hand at sailing, from the commodore of the GCSC, Maurice Scully at naplesillustrated.com/scully 3. Indulge your fascination with dinosaurs at the Naples Botanical Garden when “Unearthed: Dinosaurs in…
It’s that time again. On March 8, remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour for daylight saving time. If you’re dreading the change because it always leaves you feeling fatigued and cranky, help is on the way. Head to naplesillustrated.com/sleepapps for a roundup of apps designed to make sure you get a better night’s sleep. WAYS TO STAY CONNECTED Join us on Facebook facebook.com/naplesillustrated Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/naplesillus Pin us on Pinterest pinterest.com/naplesillus Newsletter Alert For a weekly injection of NI, sign up for On The Town-it’s delivered every Wednesday and lists the top five events you should put on your calendar for the coming week, along with articles, blogs and more to keep you up to date. NAPLESILLUSTRATED.COM/ENEWS…
NAPLES CHILDREN & EDUCATION FOUNDATION What: The 2015 Naples Winter Wine Festival Who: World-renowned vintners and chefs, along with Naples philanthropists supporting children’s initiatives in Collier County Where: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples and private homes…
