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.
SPRING IS THE PERFECT TIME FOR A BUDDING ROMANCE TO BLOSSOM, AND THIS SEASON, DESIGNERS ARE FEELING THE LOVE AS SOME OF THE VERY BEST COLLEC TIONS INCLUDE PIECES CUT FR OM LUXURIOUS LACE AND DIAPHANOUS FABRICS. AND TO COMPLETE THE MODERN-DAY FAIRY TALE? ACCENTS OF GOLD OR GLITTER, BUT THINK SLEEK TIMEPIECE RATHER THAN TIARA.…
No matter what we pursue, it is always exhilarating when we find the places, people, and things that make us come alive. In this Passion & Pursuits issue, step into the Everglades and explore the beauty of the River of Grass in 26 fresh ways with our A to Z guide, starting on page 80. Prefer to explore the Paradise Coast with the top down? Car enthusiasts will want to turn to page 104 for a look at the latest in luxury convertibles. This is also the month of love, so we asked local designers for their creative takes on famous love stories that inspired them. Their selections were far from traditional and spanned centuries in time. Find out whom they chose, and how they beautifully interpreted the stories. The…
3 REASONS TO LOG ON NOW 1. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Let us help you pack the ultimate picnic basket for a romantic al fresco fete for two at naplesillustrated.com/vdaypicnic 2. The Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins begin reporting for spring training this month in Southwest Florida. At naplesillustrated.com/springtrain ing2016 find out what’s new this year, including roster moves and events 3. From Naples to Sanibel Island, the art scene is humming with activity this month. Get ready for a bevy of art festivals and fairs. Head to naplesillus trated.com/februaryart for a look at what to expect this month. Be Mine What makes your Valentine so lovable? Maybe it’s the special way she laughs. Or maybe he was there for you in a time of need.…
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Best known for lighting up the charts with hits like “Midnight Blue,” and “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” prolific singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester has continued to live and breathe music. She recently released her first studio album in 10 years, You Gotta Love the Life, which features performances with Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau, and other renowned artists. Manchester recently took a break from her post as an adjunct professor at USC Thornton School of Music to go on tour. The singer, who became acquainted with Naples years ago when her in-laws lived on Crayton Road, will enchant concertgoers with her ebullient show, presented by TheatreZone at the G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples, February 18 and 19. (theatrezone-florida.com) —Kat Smith What inspired the new record? An album is a platform to reflect…
Former NFL linebacker Keith O’Neil played for the Dallas Cowboys under legendary Coach Bill Parcells and the Super Bowl XLI champion Indianapolis Colts. The former pro athlete, who is completing work on a book about his football life and battle with bipolar disorder, will serve as Grand Marshal for the annual walk to benefit NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Collier County (namicollier.org) February 27 at Cambier Park. The strong, silent-type persona he projected as a player had much to do with a mental illness that went undiagnosed for many years. “I kept to myself when I played,” he says. “I was no-nonsense, didn’t really care about the social life. A lot had to do with my anxiety.” After he was diagnosed, it took time to get well. Once…
