An expertly curated, luxuriously produced compendium of all things Naples, Naples Illustrated brings to life personalities and takes you inside the exclusive homes, parties and interests of the world’s most affluent and influential people.
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SHELLY STAYER CHAIRWOMAN, Naples Illustrated Advisory Board Johnsonville Foods, president/co-owner ASHLEY GERRY NCEF, trustee; CMON, board member VICKI BAKER UBS Private Wealth Management, executive team assistant CHAD JENSEN Method & Concept, creative director, managing partner SHAWN MCCONNELL NCH Healthcare, marketing and communications director BRENDA MELTON Celebrity Martini Glass Auction, founder ASHLEY SMITH Aurora Investment Managers LLC, partner and portfolio manager CLAUDINE LEGER-WETZEL Stock Development, vice president, sales and marketing DONNA MCGINNIS Naples Botanical Garden, president and CEO MICHAEL WYNN Sunshine Ace Hardware, president…
Eternally recognized as a time of vitality, spring is—and has always been—my favorite season. Though we must bid temporary goodbye to many friends returning to homes in northern regions this time of year, April offers us plenty to relish in Southwest Florida. With the intense heat and humidity of summer still at bay, it’s an excellent month to enjoy the outdoors, focus on mental well-being and physical fitness, and generally celebrate Neapolitan life. This issue boasts a variety of content related to wellness. On the cover is Jenn Zella, co-founding partner and chief visionary officer for CID Design Group, an interior design firm of about 50 employees headquartered in Naples. In many ways, Zella epitomizes health. While she is committed to personal wellness through meditation, fitness, and nutrition, her firm,…
LILLY ON THE RUNWAY WHO: Royal Palm Academy WHAT: Fashion Show and Luncheon WHERE: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples DETAILS: This annual fashion show and luncheon featuring Lilly Pulitzer fashions supports Catholic education, scholarships, and programs at Royal Palm Academy. MEDIA SPONSOR: Naples Illustrated A DAZZLING EVENING WHO: Provident Jewelry WHAT: Annual Holiday Party WHERE: Provident Jewelry, Naples DETAILS: Clients and friends gathered to celebrate the holiday season with the Provident Jewelry team. A CELEBRATION OF GRACE WHO: Grace Place for Children and Families WHAT: A Night in Emerald City WHERE: Elite Jets Hangar, Naples DETAILS: Guests followed the yellow brick road to an enchanting evening in Emerald City, enjoying dinner, a live auction, and inspiring stories while celebrating 25 years of impact. MUSIC FESTIVAL ROCKS NAPLES WHO: Wasserman/Steve Hagenbuckle WHAT: Live Fest WHERE:…
Luxury interiors brand Serena & Lily—with its proprietary patterns, iconic color palettes, and variety of natural materials—opened its doors in February within the Third Street South shopping district of Old Naples. “The city is a natural fit for Serena & Lily, and we are excited to join this vibrant community,” CEO Lori Greeley said in a release. The 2,900-square-foot design shop, located at 393 Broad Avenue South, showcases the brand’s heirloom-quality offerings displayed in home-like vignettes to inspire customers to reimagine their own living spaces. French doors open to a breezeway; outside, an oak tree anchors an airy patio. A stand-alone, 500-square-foot studio adjacent to the patio houses more than 300 proprietary textile and wallpaper designs, along with Serena & Lily’s team of design advisors. With an aesthetic encapsulating a…
« Located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue South and Davis Boulevard, Aura at Metropolitan Naples, a 15-story high-rise, has officially broken ground. The mixed-use community of 56 exclusive residences offers a variety of floor plans, from two-bedroom-plus-den to four-bedroom designs, ranging in size from 1,890 to 6,335 square feet. Aura will feature the highest pool in downtown Naples. Positioned on the rooftop, this pool will provide panoramic views of Naples Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and downtown. The tower’s upper floors will offer a fitness center and yoga studio, while the fifth floor’s resident lounges will include indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxation. Residents will also have access to a business center, a conference room, an outdoor kitchen, a grilling area, fire pits, and a putting green. Fred Pezeshkan…
