Indholdsfortegnelse for February 2020 i Naples Illustrated

What’s love got to do with it? Everything, says musician Lana Love. “Not the romantic kind but the journey to self-love,” notes the Naples native, who’s finalizing details for her debut album, due this spring. “Love is in every moment, if we can find it.” Love left the Paradise Coast seven years ago to build her career—a journey that’s taken her on long stints to Egypt, the Mediterranean, and China. At 28, Love is bicoastal, splitting time between New York City and Los Angeles, working on the album and as a vocal and dance instructor. Her peers and colleagues at Oakridge Middle School, Community School of Naples, Gulf Coast High School, Naples Players KidzAct, and TheatreZone knew Love as Alana Neuman. “I never really fit in at school, but I…

Located on a leafy street in Naples, backed by a large pond and near the Gulf of Mexico, this Pelican Bay home is nestled in an idyllic pocket of Southwest Florida. But inside, the three-bedroom, 3,300-square-foot, Mediterranean-style residence was stalled in the 1990s. It took a team of professionals two years to strip away the dated feel and reinvent it into the relaxed yet sophisticated property it is today. Kira Krümm, principal interior designer of Naples-based Koastal Design Group, notes that while the home evokes the Paradise Coast lifestyle, it also boasts a dash of New England flair. “It was a complete renovation, but during most of the work, my client was in Nantucket and found her furnishings and decor at Nantucket Looms,” Krümm explains. “The client flew in several…

Savvy travelers who want more than the safari standard for their next African adventure, pay close attention. The natural splendor of Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park—and its excess of wildlife and breathtaking riverine landscapes—easily rivals that of more famous parklands such as the Serengeti and Kruger. Yet, unlike its peers, South Luangwa promises a safari that branches beyond riveting game drives, prizeworthy photography, and epic sundowners. The game changer here are action-packed walking safaris that invite you to become one with Africa’s vast animal kingdom. As the original birthplace of the walking safari, South Luangwa has had more than 50 years to test the boundaries of man versus nature and perfect this highly ambitious activity. Nowa-days, this region is hands down the continent’s top spot to safely and completely immerse…

POWER FILE PRICE: FROM $72,045 ENGINE: 2.0-LITER TURBO/SUPERCHARGED FOUR-CYLINDER POWER: 415 HP TORQUE: 494 LB-FT TRANSMISSION: 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC 0-60: 4.9 SECONDS TOP SPEED: 140 MPH LENGTH/WIDTH: 185/76 INCHES WEIGHT: 4,750 POUNDS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE IN TRUE VOLVO STYLE, IT DARES TO BE DIFFERENT. You should never sit next to someone at a dinner party who’s just bought a new Volvo XC60 T8 E-AWD Polestar. Before the soup arrives, they won’t be able to resist explaining—in agonizing detail—how this cool compact SUV comes with NASA-like technology and true Swedish delights. Like how it’s powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that’s turbo-charged and supercharged. Or how it’s also a plug-in hybrid that can whirr along for 17 miles on electric power alone. And that when the gas and electric motors…

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GREEN LIFE Garden GROW Challenge: You have little space for planting but want the benefits of living flora. Solution: Install a green wall. Essentially, it’s a structure, either indoors or out, that’s covered with greenery and typically includes a growing medium like soil or water. These vertical gardens can both provide privacy and turn an empty or unattractive area into living works of art. What’s more, plants are a natural filtration system that can improve air quality. A green wall in the kitchen adds beauty along with fresh herbs to use in cooking. Locally, Eco Logic Land Care and Simply Think Environment Management offer vertical gardens and can help you learn more about the process. (ecologiclandcare.com; simplythinkservice.com) YOGA FOR ALL “I ALWAYS TOLD MY CLIENTS TO TAKE YOGA,” SAYS KELLEY…

The classical music scene is alive and well on the Paradise Coast. Since 1995, Classic Chamber Concerts has been on a mission to bring world-class performers to Southwest Florida. This month, the Naples-based organization will stage two concerts at First United Methodist Church starring some of the genre’s top young acts. On February 10, 30-year-old violin virtuoso Benjamin Beilman will join forces with fellow millennial pianist Andrew Tyson to continue CCC’s survey of chamber works by Beethoven, notes artistic director Michael Finn. The evening will include Beethoven’s Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 12, No. 2, as well as pieces by Stravinsky, Debussy, and Saint Saens. Two weeks later, return to First United for eight-instrument compositions from Enescu, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn. “Our February 24 program will feature two of America’s best…

NAPLES HISTORICAL SOCIETY WHAT: Christmas Gala SUPPORTS: Research, maintenance, and restoration efforts, and education programs that preserve Naples history and heritage. WHERE: Historic Palm Cottage and the Norris Gardens, Naples. The event was sponsored by Naples Illustrated. GOLISANO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WHAT: Farm to Table Cultivation Dinner SUPPORTS: Pediatric and behavioral health care at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. WHERE: At the Naples home of Ashley and Adam Gerry NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CLINIC WHAT: Neighborhood Bash: Party at The Clinic CELEBRATES: Two decades of volunteer efforts that have provided affordable medical and dental care to Collier County’s working, uninsured residents. WHERE: Neighborhood Health Clinic, Naples GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE WHAT: Rising Stars: An Afternoon on the Red Carpet SUP-PORTS: Arts education programs that transform, invigorate, and enhance students’ lives. WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples.…

Toes in the sand and a line in the water: That pretty much sums up Key Largo’s personality. The laid-back island, northernmost in the Florida Keys chain, is a destination for diving, fishing, and boating—not to mention imbibing, preferably beneath the thatched roof of a chickee hut. Peel off the Monday-Friday clothes, leave the cares at home, and claim a slice of the “long key” for an attitude-adjusting weekend. STAY For families needing a little more space and privacy than a typical hotel room provides, the newly constructed Dolphin Point Villas (dolphinpointvillas.com) feel more like a well-appointed vacation home. The villas, ranging from one to five bedrooms, are open and breezy with soaring ceilings, contemporary West Indies furnishings, full kitchens, and indoor/outdoor living areas. The prime property of the group…

“I AM FOCUSING ON MY THREE MOST IMPORTANT ENDEAVORS OF ALL—WHAT IS REALLY AFFECTING THE LIVES OF NOT JUST OUR COMMUNITY BUT OUR COUNTRY.” SUSAN STIELOW She snow skis, burns up the dance floor, golfs, and plays bridge. She begins each year with plans to learn something new or travel to a bucket-list destination. There’s little that philanthropist Susan Stielow can’t or won’t tackle. Stielow serves as a trustee of the Naples Children & Education Foundation, which raises funds through the Naples Winter Wine Festival; she’s also a member of the Naples Botanical Garden’s Sustaining Leadership Council and an ardent supporter of the David Lawrence Center. For her latest project, she’s working with Naples landscape designer Ellin Goetz to create a children’s garden at Trinity-by-the-Cove Episcopal Church. Children’s development, the…

1 ROLLS-ROYCE DAWN The color of luxury Pick a color, any color. The shade of your favorite Skittle? No problem. The hue of the Caribbean off St. Barths? Done. The tint of your mother’s adorable pink poodle? Questionable, but all you have to do is ask. That’s the beauty of buying a Rolls-Royce. Its England-based Bespoke division will happily fulfill your every fantasy, no matter how quirky. Having this level of anything-you want customization only adds to the heart-soaring appeal of Rolls’ glorious Dawn. Trust me, there’s simply no finer way of transporting four people in drop-top luxury than this. Gently toggle a dashboard switch, and its six-layer-thick cloth roof performs a whisper-quiet ballet of unlatching and motoring majestically rearward. To drive it is to love it. With a turbine-smooth…

While Naples may not be the city that never sleeps, area eateries are staying open later, a trend tied to an increasingly younger demographic. Thanks to regulations that require establishments to serve food while dispensing alcohol, many top-notch restaurants are now competing with late-night bars. Blue Martini takes the prize, operating until 2 a.m. daily. Both The Pub and Rocco’s Tacos are open until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday and midnight during the week, giving night owls a choice between fish and chips or tableside guacamole. La Trattoria, known for its Neapolitan pizza, stays open until 1 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday and offers a happy hour from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. At Bar Tulia, the cutting-edge craft cocktail bar from Vincenzo Betulia, the kitchen serves food until midnight Monday…

California may receive the most attention among American wine drinkers, but savvy oenophiles know that Washington state is one of the most compelling wine regions in the world. Although vines were planted in Washington as early as 1925, the area didn’t blossom until the second half of the twentieth century. The state’s oldest winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, was founded in 1954. Then, in the late 1970s, Columbia Winery, under the direction of David Lake, planted the first Cabernet Franc, Pinot Gris, and Syrah. Today the state ranks second to California in production, and its 1,000-plus wineries are mostly concentrated in Walla Walla and the Columbia and Yakima valleys. Here, we highlight a few standouts. Quilceda Creek: The nephew of legendary California winemaker André Tchelistcheff, Alex Golitzin spent his summers visiting…

THE LAST STRAW Natural and black crochet raffia shoulder bag ($1,490), Oscar de la Renta, Marissa Collections, Naples GOLD SPUN Grey Copacabana bangle ($270), Aurélie Bidermann, aureliebidermann.com HAUTE HARVEST Supervee handbag ($2,445), Valentino, Marissa Collections, Naples PLANTING SEEDS Raffia crochet flower sandals ($750), Gucci, Naples OSCAR DE LA RENTA SPRING SUMMER 2020 The brand’s Dominican roots play inspiration in this woven raffia runway look. ISLAND TIME Hat ($1,500), Dior, dior.com ON THE FRINGE Pearl and raffia dangle earrings ($225), Akola, akolaproject.com BLACK AND TAN Lou folk raffia camera bag ($1,590), Saint Laurent, ysl.com STYLE NOTES AU NATUREL: Wear the trend in a neutral color palette of tan and black. HEAD TO TOE: For maximum impact, incorporate raffia textures from top to bottom. KEEP IT CHIC: Opt for classic styles like a shoulder handbag and…

While flying cars may not have come to fruition yet, the futuristic renderings of kitchens in The Jetsons weren’t that far-fetched. Appliances in today’s kitchens are equipped with smart technology and advanced features designed to automate responsibilities and generally make our lives easier—and much cooler. With the help of kitchen experts at Naples’ Design Studio by Raymond, we’ve rounded up the best innovations to get the creative juices simmering for your next redesign. (designstudiobyraymond.com) SELF-DIAGNOSING APPLIANCES Typically, the first sign of a problem with a kitchen appliance occurs when it stops working. Miele’s RemoteVision system aims to be preventive instead. Connect a module to a dedicated port of a compatible appliance, join a WiFi network, and register the product. Then, the job is done. If there are any potential faults…

Jerri Hoffmann is a big presence in philanthropy in Naples and Illinois, where her name graces the Child & Family Center of Children’s Home & Aid in Carpentersville. Since moving to Naples four years ago, she and her husband, David, have continued to support children’s causes as trustees of the Naples Children & Education Foundation, which works to provide various programs to underprivileged and at-risk kids in Collier County. The entrepreneurial couple, who have invested in more than 20 properties in and around Old Naples, can cite both tangible and intangible returns from their philanthropic investments. “What we look for is a societal return; we want to know that the organizations we support really do make a difference,” says Jerri. “You don’t just want to throw money away.” The Naples…

PAGES 98-99 Wool and nylon jacket (price upon request), wool polo (price upon request), brass brooch (price upon request), Boite Chapeau Souple PM bag (price upon request), wool shorts (price upon request), Louis Vuitton, Waterside Shops, Naples PAGE 100 Dress ($19,500), Wild Amulet necklace ($1,800), bag ($3,150), Dior Wave sandals ($890), Dior, available at Dior boutiques nationwide, 1-800-929-DIOR PAGE 101 Silk and velvet dress ($2,745), printed tights (price upon request), heels (price upon request), Dolce & Gabbana, dolcegabbana.com PAGE 102 Modern leopard satin jacquard long-sleeve ruched dress ($2,490), Michael Kors Collection, Marissa Collections, Third Street South, Naples; grainy leather boots in latte ($950), Jimmy Choo, jimmychoo.com. PAGE 103 Dress (price upon request), head scarf ($370), J’Adior set of two woven bracelets ($420), Dior, available at Dior boutiques nationwide, 1-800-929-DIOR PAGE…

SWFL CHILDREN’S CHARITIES WHAT: Painting a Difference: Putting Kids First Pre-Event Reception CELEBRATES: Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, which benefits Golisano Children’s Hospital, Florida Gulf Coast University, and Florida SouthWestern State College WHERE: The home of Jessica and Ray Higdon PROVIDENT JEWELRY, NAPLES WHAT: Annual Holiday Party WHO: Provident Jewelry guests and their family and friends WHERE: Provident Jewelry, Naples. The event was sponsored by Naples Illustrated. HUMANE SOCIETY NAPLES WHAT: Dancing with the Local Stars SUPPORTS: Sheltering animals, locating permanent homes, and advocating for responsible pet ownership. WHERE: Sugden Community Theatre. This event was sponsored by Naples Illustrated. NAPLES YACHT CLUB WHAT: Seventy-Third Annual Fleet Review and Commissioning Ceremony CELEBRATES: The club’s anniversary and the grand opening of its clubhouse WHERE: Naples Yacht Club ©2020 Palm Beach Media…