Innehållsförteckning för July/August 2019 från Naples Illustrated

Everything changed the day I drove Roxanne Pulitzer’s Porsche. I’d just interviewed the socialite and author for a story, and she offered the wheel on our way back to my office. When I hit the gas, my head snapped back like I was on a rodeo horse, and my body pressed so deep into the seat that I thought the car was going to swallow me whole. In the time it took for Pulitzer’s 911 Targa to go from zero to 60, which was about five seconds, I became obsessed with the physics of speed—and with the exhilaration and freedom of a well-made ride. In this travel-themed issue, we salute the summer road trip not only for the memorable destinations but also for the joy of the journey itself. Perhaps…

“WE LOVE EXPLAINING TO PEOPLE AT EVENTS WHAT MAKES THE BIMINIME SPECIAL.”—Brynne Peck When Neapolitans Brynne Peck and Lani Liuzza visited a Fort Lauderdale boat show two years ago, they got toasty—and creative. “We were so uncomfortable in the sun that we decided to sit down for a minute, and we began to wonder, why are all of us exposed?” Peck recalls. “There were swarms of people shopping for expensive boats who we knew also spent a lot of money on their skin, but their faces, necks, and arms were baking. So we had a glass of wine and took out a notebook to jot down ideas. Sunglasses don’t cover enough, and not everybody wants hat head.” But what these stylish shoppers would want, the friends surmised, was an upscale…

Seasonal getaways require more than a cheerful wardrobe—they also demand an equally fun bag to carry it all from point A to point B. Designer Christian Louboutin knows this all too well, and once again released a limited-edition traveler inspired by his worldwide quest to discover unique crafting traditions. This year, he found himself in Portugal, energized by the sun-drenched coastal towns and the brightly painted streets of Lisbon. As a result, the Portugaba handwoven artisanal travel tote ($1,990) employs time-honored techniques from local artists and features playful embellishments, embossing, and beads that nod to the country’s affinity for colorful ceramic tiles. Turn the page for more exotic picks.…

Even before retiring with a Super Bowl ring in 2005, former St. Louis Rams guard Tom Nutten was passionate about food and wine. “I’ve always been a self-proclaimed foodie,” he admits. “I enjoyed experimenting at home on family and friends, and I always felt there was a better meal just around the corner.” Nutten fell in love with Spanish cuisine during a visit in 2013 and opened his eatery, Lamoraga, a year later. Inspired by a restaurant in the southern region of Andalusia, the Naples Lamoraga serves a menu of classic items such as octopus, garlic shrimp, Catalan seafood stew, and Paleta Iberico Bellota ham. While paella (pictured) is the best-selling dish, Nutten is partial to the Piri-Piri swordfish. Chunks of fish are marinated in a sauce of mild capsicums,…

Corks have been the preferred method of sealing wine and spirits bottles for centuries. After the Industrial Revolution replaced mouth-blown glass bottles with the cheaper machine made versions, corks became uniform in size and even more popular. Over time, they’ve evolved to represent part of the mystique of the wine-drinking experience. It’s no wonder then that screwcaps were immediately viewed as the red-headed stepchildren of the wine world when they first appeared. Many consumers looked down on them, associating the screwcap with subpar libations, such as Boone’s Farm, best enjoyed in convenience store parking lots. That image gradually changed as quality wine from Australia and New Zealand flooded the American market; before long, some unassuming California wineries were also adopting alternative closures. The issue of cork taint accelerated the acceptance…

The new 31-acre Lee Health Coconut Point campus in Estero provides more than a diverse array of medical services. The facility also focuses on wellness and preventive care within its Healthy Life Center, which offers screenings, walking club meet-ups, classes, seminars, and workshops as well as a demonstration kitchen where registered dietitians teach how to cook for good health. Demos cover meal preparation, international cuisine, and plant-based menus, among other topics. The center also has a solution for those eager to develop better eating habits but don’t know how to start. For a $100 fee, the five-week FARMacy RX Cardiac Cooking Series addresses the culinary skills and smarts needed to help control weight and strengthen the heart. (leehealth.org)…

A new holistic health resource has sprouted downtown. Svetlana Kogan, MD, offers her blend of integrative medicine at the concierge internal medicine practice she opened in late spring on Fifth Avenue South. “I’ve always practiced holistic medicine, even though I’m a medical doctor,” she says. “I can prescribe and do what all the usual medical doctors do. But I was always interested in the mind-body aspect of medicine.” In addition to implementing alternative approaches such as Ayurveda, she also recommends herbal therapies, yoga, and breathing techniques to interested clients. Another practice on offer is energy therapy with Ondamed, a pulse electromagnetic field device used to treat insomnia, counteract lack of energy, and heal wounds. As a certified clinical hypnotherapist, she can also use this skill set to help patients address…

JULY GOINGS ON 1 Free for Military Families, Naples Botanical Garden, to Sept. 2, free admission for active duty military families. (naplesgarden.org) 4 Fourth of July Fireworks, Naples Pier, free. (gov.com) Fourth of July Parade, begins at Broad Avenue South, Naples, free. (naplesgov.com) Moe’s Firecracker 5K, Fleishmann Park, Naples, $12-$30. (gcrunner.org) Red, White, and Bloom, Naples Botanical Garden, wear red, white, and blue to receive $5 off regular garden admission. (naplesgarden.org) 6 Corkscrew Swamp Meditation, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples, also Aug. 3, $10-$25. (corkscrew.audubon.org) Free House Tours, Historic Palm Cottage, Naples, also July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, free for Collier County residents. (napleshistoricalsociety.org) Free Saturday, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, also Aug. 3, free admission for Collier County residents. (napleszoo.org) Tasting the Tropics, Naples…

Comedian Carlos Mencia will take the Off the Hook Comedy Club stage July 5-7. Born in Honduras and raised in the United States, Mencia got his start on the Los Angeles stand-up circuit and went on to appear on television shows such as In Living Color and Moesha. His career took off during the 2000s, when he headlined the successful “The Three Amigos” comedy tour and made his pop-culture breakthrough as the star of Mind of Mencia, which aired on Comedy Central between 2005 and 2008. In the years since, he’s undergone some professional highs and lows but has weathered it all. Besides, a single bad day can breed a million great jokes. Naples (offthehookcomedy.com)…

STYLE NOTES NEUTRAL TERRITORY: Treat prints in natural colors like a new neutral. WILD KINGDOM: To make a statement wear head-to-toe animal print. CAT’S MEOW: Save leopard prints for a future season; they never go out of style.…

Cindy Lieber is a five-year Naples resident who quickly made her local mark, serving on fundraising committees for the American Cancer Society and the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens. However, a big piece of her heart remains in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, which she calls a city “full of life, Midwestern values, and always inspiring friendly faces.” Lieber loves the St. Louis lifestyle, citing Cardinals baseball games, Forest Park, the St. Louis Zoo, the Muny outdoor musical venue, the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Gateway Arch, and the Cathedral Basilica with its world-renowned mosaic collection as among the city’s riches. The retired owner of marketing and insurance brokerage firms travels to the River City at least eight times a year to savor its spring and fall colors and partake…

1 ISLAND GYPSY POOLSIDE CAFÉ Restaurateur Jerry Alajajian, who also owns the Island Gypsy Café & Marina Bar, transformed this spot in the Park Shore Resort earlier this year. The lush, tropical atmosphere is enhanced by a menu that features everything from peel-and-eat shrimp to filet mignon. Relax with a flavored piña colada or a gypsy punch (light and dark rum, brandy, schnapps, and fruit juices) and find out why this place is “locally world famous.” (gypsypoolsidecafe.com) 2 GULF COAST OASIS POOL BAR The Baja-influenced cuisine at this poolside retreat in the Naples Grande Beach Resort includes chicquitos (guacamole, nachos, and Southwestern egg rolls), plus sandwiches, salads, tacos, and bowls. Registered guests can wash it all down with a tropical drink or a mocktail and luxuriate on the terrace or…

THE LISTINGS The Naples area is packed with an abundance of great eateries, serving up food and drinks to satisfy every palate. Naples Illustrated has rounded up details on can’tmiss places for dining delights. * = NI’s Dining Hall of Fame* *Dining establishments that have won three or more Dining Awards in the same category are inducted into NI’s Dining Hall of Fame. AMERICAN 7TH AVENUE SOCIAL Eclectic Southern fare and craft cocktails with an outdoor patio and live music. 849 Seventh Ave. S., Naples (7thavenuesocial.com) BALEEN AT LAPLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT Dine amid elegant tropical surroundings indoors or on the patio to soak up the view. 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples (laplayaresort.com) THE BEVY Everything old is new again at The Bevy, where specialty cocktails cull inspiration from beloved…

Here’s a familiar scenario for Floridians: It’s time for your daily power walk or golf outing, but it’s 92 degrees and 100-percent humidity. The key to weathering the weather? Proper hydration. NI asked Barbara Lewin, a Naples-based registered dietician, sports nutritionist, and integrative nutritionist, for guidance. “Fluid needs vary based on your size, level of training, environment, and fitness level, so it’s important to know your individual sweat rate,” she says, adding that fluid intake should be about the same as your loss from sweating. Dehydration or a decrease in weight of 2 percent can affect performance, and further losses can lead to serious heat illness. To determine sweat rate, weigh yourself before working out. Keep track of the fluids you drink, and then weigh yourself after the workout. Do…

What’s the most important item of equipment for any female athlete? Her sports bra, of course. But for a sports bra to do its job well (i.e. provide comfort, support, and confidence) you’ll need to start with a proper fitting with a trained professional, advises Russ Kozar, owner of Fleet Feet in the Bell Tower Shops, Fort Myers. A perfect fit is in the DNA of this specialty running and walking shop, renowned for expertly measuring athletic shoe size. “We interview each customer,” Kozar says. “You want to know what activities they’re going to be doing. Do they have any preferences? Do they like padding? Underwire? We get training through corporate [and have] a series of videos on bra fitting. Once you learn and constantly do it, it’s an easy…

Vitamin C packs potent health benefits, but its impact on skin care is just as powerful. Harness its antioxidant, collagen-boosting strength with: Guinot Anti-Dark Spot serum with a vitamin C powder infusion ($110, lovelyskin.com); Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Bright & Plump moisturizer with 10 percent THD ascorbate ($68, peterthomasroth.com); Emma Hardie Amazing Face Vitamin-C Intense serum ($73, emmahardie.com); Aniise Ultra Immune serum with vitamin C and rosehip oil ($85, aniise.com); L’Oréal Revitalift serum with 10 percent vitamin C ($30, Ulta); and Rodial Vitamin C drops ($89, skinstore.com).…

Few live shows inspire the same sense of awe as those by Cirque du Soleil. Since forming in 1984, the Montreal-based entertainment group has grown from a team of 20 street performers to a traveling troupe of 1,400 artists from more than 50 countries. From July 17 to 21, this “Circus of the Sun” will take up residence at Hertz Arena in Estero to introduce audiences to the wonder of Corteo. The narrative follows Mauro the Dreamer Clown as he observes and participates in his own funeral procession. Despite this macabre concept, Corteo presents a joyous, carnival-like atmosphere, one filled with floating angels, leaping acrobats, and death-defying stunts executed on poles, teeterboards, beds, and even chandeliers. (hertzarena.com)…

THE FOURTH OF JULY IS AN ALL-DAY AFFAIR IN NAPLES, BEGINNING WITH A PARADE AT 10 A.M. IN THE HEART OF THE CITY’S DOWNTOWN DISTRICT. THE FESTIVITIES CONTINUE WITH A 20-MINUTE, CHO-REOGRAPHED FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT THE NAPLES PIER AT 9 P.M. (NAPLESGOV.COM) JOIN THE GOLI-SANO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NAPLES FOR ITS ANNUAL CASTLES FOR KIDS SAND-SCULPTING CONTEST ON AUGUST 7 AT LAPLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT IN NAPLES. TEAMS OF FIVE MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE ADULT, AND THE REGISTRATION FEE OF $100 INCLUDES A BUCKET, A SHOVEL, AND LUNCH FOR EACH TEAM MEMBER. (CMON.ORG)…

After a near miss involving a baggage claim delay and a connecting flight, Bethany Sharp and her husband, professional race-car driver Scott Sharp, vowed to stick to carry-ons for their frequent travels. This practical decision brought Sharp’s passion for pairing every event with the perfect outfit to a halt. As a result, she began planning to have her trip wardrobes waiting for her upon arrival. Soon, Lady Jetset, a travel concierge service that rents high-end designer wear, was born. “We ship your travel wardrobe to your destination ahead of time so you can skip the hassle of packing and hauling it all with you,” says Sharp, who lives in Florida. “I like to say it’s the Uber Black of shopping and packing. It’s not for the classic black dress that…

Linda Richards Malone was so enamored with the Paradise Coast that, in 1992, she bought a home in Naples for frequent getaways with family and friends. A fourth-generation Oklahoman whose greatgrandparents were pioneering ranchers, the luxury real estate professional has embraced the local philanthropic scene. She co-chaired the Naples Winter Wine Festival, which supports the Naples Children & Education Foundation, in 2007 and 2014. In addition to her charity and work commitments, Malone has two sons, two grandchildren, and a beloved Havanese named Pancho. —Caroline Ridgway 1. Her idea of R&R: Travel has always been my passion, and I’m looking forward to visiting New Zealand next year. 2. Next purchase: I love Dolce & Gabbana and would like to add a Devotion handbag to my wardrobe. 3. Style icon: Oscar…