FEBRUARY 2020
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NORMAN LOVE IS IN THE AIR
HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS
A QUIET KEY WEST CORNER
PHOTOGRAPHY THAT MOVES US
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LIFESTYLE LETTER
FEBRUARY 2020 PUBLISHER
Rob Hannon | rob.hannon@lifestylepubs.com 239.250.0222 EDITOR
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Happy February, friends WE ARE ALL SURROUNDED BY ART EVERY DAY HERE IN NAPLES. Monet, Matisse and Degas at the Baker Museum (through March 22).
Chad Jensen LAYOUT DESIGNER
Dana Rudolph CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Elise Rose, Aubrey Sewell CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Joey Waves
Fine arts and crafts from 190 local artists during the Naples National Art Show (February 22-23). Art is also color, design and function. In this issue, we feature the art in a beautiful Bonita Bay home, gorgeous photography by Joey Waves and stunning chocolate by our own king of chocolate Norman Love. His confections are each a small work of art, with the satisfaction continuing once you finish admiring and starting tasting. We are thrilled to welcome our new editor, Sue G. Collins. Sue brings decades of experience in storytelling and print media to our magazine staff and we look forward to seeing what she has up her sleeve for Naples Lifestyle in 2020. We have sharp new page designs and will be bringing you more photographs of our coastline and community.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2020
FEATURES 22 Nature Through the Eyes of Joey Waves Fine art photography inspired by Naples.
28 Soulful sweets Why Norman Love makes us swoon.
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34 A Quiet Key West Corner Spa, sunset, supper and solitude at Ocean Key Resort.
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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22 Water & Woods 28 Hot Spot 34 Road Trip 38 Lifestyle Calendar 39 Realty Report
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Celebrating Conservancy: Save the Date March 5 The 2020 Magic Under the Mangroves gala committee kicked off the eco-chic social season at the Bay Colony Beach Club, hosted by Chair Carol Dinardo and Vice-Chair Katrina Lundmark-Kash. Celebrating its 16th year in support of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s mission to protect Southwest Florida’s water, land, wildlife and future, the gala will be held March 5.
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Change for After-School Programs Charity for Change’s Enchantment in the Rainforest gala with a theme “planting seeds of humanity” raised $177,425 at Quail West Golf & Country Club to support more than 5,000 students throughout Collier County who participate in Charity for Change’s after-school, summer school, preschool and in-school programs.
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1. Karen Conley, Tara Rosenberg, Alex Boreham, Zach John, Rebecca Rosenberg, Lois Thome | 2. State Sen. Kathleen, John Passidomo | 3.David and Alise Bartley | 4. Caroline Martino, Frank DiMella and Deborah and Stephen Antonelli | 5. Mike Dana, Kathy Feinstein, Dr. Jacqui Romero | 6. Teri and Chris Hansen
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KOVA Supports Better Health KOVA Foundation, has a mission to inspire hope, enhance quality of life, and contribute to health and well-being in Southwest Florida, furthering initiatives related to health, including addiction recovery, Parkinson’s disease and breast cancer has raised $111,625 through its inaugural Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championships golf tournament. Presented by Mercedes-Benz of Bonita Springs, the tournament was held at Talis Park Golf Club.
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AN ARTSY VALENTINE: MONET TO MATISSE CONTINUES Monet to Matisse: French Masterworks from the Dixon Gallery and Gardens is an exhibition comprised of stunning works by some of the world’s best-known artists, including Claude Monet, Edward Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Camille Pissarro. In addition to works by these Impressionist art-
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hired to prevent an old friend's wife from commit-
from the core of its permanent collection. Through
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OPEN HOUSE
HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS WHEN ESTERO BAY IS THE INSPIRATION
INSPIRED BY THE VIEW FROM A WALL
gesso, then I cover the entire piece with
OF
GLISTENING
reflective metallic leaf (aluminum leaf
ESTERO BAY, HOMEOWNERS OF THIS
in this case),” says Stephen, whose son is
GORGEOUS
WINDOWS
OF
BONITA
A
CONDO-
a staff member at the homeowner’s church.
MINIUM WORKED WITH THEIR INTERIOR
BAY
They all vacationed at the homeowner’s
DESIGNER, CHRISTINA ROSOLIA AT
Colorado home and wanted to return the
CLIVE DANIEL TO CREATE A MODERN
kindness with a work of art.
HOME THAT COULD COMPETE WITH,
“The colorizing is all done with layer on
BUT NOT DIMINISH THE STUNNING
layer of oil paint, then the finish is applied.
VISTA. They chose a sea glass-toned cus-
They requested a high gloss finish, so I
tom mural for the dining room and used it
used a solar-resistant resin (Florida-safe),
as a jumping off point for a piece of artwork
applied in five layers to cover all the tex-
by Asheville, NC artist and family friend,
ture to the point it left the final surface
Stephen St. Claire.
glassy smooth.”
Together, they create a cohesive, peaceful and thoughtful feel for the home.
The result is a gorgeous statement piece of art that stands sentinel in the
Christina provided Stephen with paint
foyer of the bright 19th floor condo. It’s not
and fabric swatches and they discussed
unusual for a homeowner to work with a
the homeowners art aesthetic.
favorite artist to create a bespoke piece
“First, I build up a textured background with modeling compound and
that speaks to them as much as it speaks to their interior decor.
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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED) ORIGINAL ARTWORK BY STEPHEN ST. CLAIR SETS THE TONE FOR THE BONITA BAY CONDO.
“I do a lot of work with interior designers and homeowners who provide photos of the space and swatches they’re using as the basis for the color scheme. If they want a landscape painting, they can look at my website and give me an idea of what they prefer, or provide a photo (one they’ve taken from their favorite vacation or one they find) and I’ll use that as the inspiration for the painting,” explains Stephen. The homeowners wanted an abstract so just provided color ideas and photos of abstract paintings they like. That lets me know the abstract styles they’re attracted to, so I’ll use those ideas as inspiration for my own piece.”
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WATER & WOODS
NATURE THROUGH THE EYES OF
JOEY WAVES FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
FINE
ART
PHOTOGRAPHER,
JOEY
WAVES
DISPLAYS
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND HIS PASSION FOR THE BEAUTY OF NATURE IN ITS RAWEST FORM THROUGH HIS BOLD, BREATHTAKING WORK. While he wasn’t always enamored with photography, as his artistic talent bloomed and he became a notable spray can graffiti artist in Miami in his teens, his remarkable camera work attracted a worldwide audience and is sought after by art dealers and collectors alike. As a self-taught graphic designer, he spent a decade working as the lead designer for Southern Wine & Spirits (now SouthernGlazer), the nation’s leading wine and spirits distributor, creating ad campaigns, flyers, menus, and signage for notable brands such as Patron, Opus One, SKYY, Absolut, Tito’s, Malibu and Punzone Vodka. His keen sense of marketing vision and dynamic design style earned him a coveted and cemented position within the industry. About ten years ago, Joey redirected his artistic energy by picking up a camera. Shooting sunrises over the water and capturing light as it danced over the waves and across the horizon, he fell in love with the feel and the results of having a camera in his hands. Loving the natural beauty of Florida and understanding the language nature speaks since he was a small child, he has allowed ARTICLE AUBREY SEWELL PHOTOGRAPHY JOEY WAVES 22
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his fascination and appreciation of nature to be expressed through
this medium. “I want to portray the passion of nature
people or nature, he desires to capture the uniqueness
that not everyone sees the way that I do. I want to share
and authenticity through his lense.
my love for it with everyone,” says Joey.
One of the reasons he gravitates towards nature is
And indeed he has.
because he thinks the world is too saturated with material
With his photography developing significantly over the
things and he “just wants to remind people of the natu-
last few years, he has risen in the ranks of other respected
ral beauty that we all can share.” He doesn’t photograph
fine art photographers in our area, being featured on
anything to evoke political emotion nor does he use mate-
WINK News, CBS Miami, WPTV in West Palm Beach
rialistic or economic motivations to generate his work. He
as well as in publications such Marco Island SunTimes,
doesn’t like to over-think; he likes to freestyle his photo
Fort Lauderdale Magazine, The Marco Review and
sessions and working in nature provides him the perfect
Experience Southwest Florida. He has even published a
atmosphere to just be. He listens, he watches, he feels, and
100-page full-color coffee table book that focuses solely
with one click of the shutter, he speaks.
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on Southwest Florida’s stunning beauty. He also photographs engagements, weddings, families, individuals, real estate, and even food. When working with individuals and families, he likes to give them time to get comfortable so their personalities can shine through. He says that one of the best things about working with children is that they aren’t burdened by vanity or insecurities. Whether its
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His unbridled love for the environment draws him out into the world. His dream is to rent an Airstream indefinitely and travel across the United States discovering the hidden-in-plain-sight gems national parks have to offer. “Call it art by God, or art by the universe, there are magical visions out there that I think people can easily overlook or take for granted in their daily life. I just want to be within nature and share what I see with the world.” While he hasn’t quite secured that Airstream yet, he has begun his journey by being part of the small, hand-selected team of photographers assigned to The Big Cypress National Preserve, located about 45 miles west of Miami on the Atlantic coastal plain in Ochopee, Florida. At the end of the day, he rests in the quality of his work and the way it moves all who view it. “Art is emotion. I hope that my images evoke something in the people that see them. I hope that I can be an educator of the value of nature and the need for all of us to revere its beauty and importance.” He allows the world to experience nature through his eyes and it’s a view incomparable to any other.
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SOULFUL SWEETS NORMAN LOVE IS IN THE AIR
CHOCOLATE HAS BECOME AN ICONIC, AND CERTAINLY MOST APPRECIATED, WAY TO SAY “I LOVE YOU,” AND THE TYPE OF CHOCOLATE PRESENTED TO THAT SOMEONE SPECIAL CAN MAKE A SUPREME STATEMENT OF LOVE AND AFFECTION. “Demand for premium chocolate is at an all-time high,” said chocolatier Norman Love, founder and owner of Norman Love Confections. “As is the desire to give those we love something that engages the senses. I anticipate demand for artisanal, high-quality, ultra-premium chocolates to continue to be a favorite for Valentine’s Day gifting again this year.” With chocolate emerging as the favorite way to express
emotion, Norman Love Confections
develops an exclusive line of delectable chocolates for major holidays, including Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day and Christmas. The 2020 Valentines Collection features 10 distinct flavors: Caramel Passionfruit (milk chocolate with caramel, passionfruit and white chocolate ganache), Peanut Butter Caramel (milk chocolate with creamy peanut butter and caramel), Mango Orange (white chocolate with mango, orange and white chocolate ganache), Raspberry Marzipan (dark chocolate with raspberries and almond marzipan), 28
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Lemon Raspberry (white chocolate: tart lemon and raspberry), Chipotle Lime (dark chocolate: lime ganache and smoky chipotle), Coffee Hazelnut (milk chocolate: hazelnut praline and coffee), Dark Chocolate Strawberry (dark chocolate: chocolate covered strawberry), Pineapple Rum (white chocolate: fresh pineapple with dark rum) and Vanilla Rum (dark chocolate: Tahitian vanilla and spiced rum).
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Other decadent Valentine’s Day options at Norman Love Confections including desserts for sharing and chocolate-covered strawberries available only at the chocolatier’s salons in Fort Myers, Estero and Naples. The Valentine’s Day Collection, as well as beautifully packaged Gift Towers, Mystery Boxes and other specialty items, are available in store and online.
“AT N O R M A N L O V E C O N F E C T I O N S , I T ’ S O U R B U S I E S T, M O S T C E L E B R AT E D TIME OF YEAR AND WE ARE HONORED T O B E PA R T O F C A P T U R I N G H E A R T S O N VA L E N T I N E ’ S D AY A N D T H R O U G H O U T T H E Y E A R ,” S A I D L O V E . 3747 Tamiami Trail N NormanLoveConfections.com 30
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You can also watch the sunset from your table at the Hot Tin Roof restaurant (Tennessee Williams visited Key West often) where the attentive staff will adjust the wide plantation blinds so your view is optimal and memorable. The decor is refined old Florida and the menu is all about seafood, Caribbean influences and freshness. Ask to be seated in a banquette. It’s very Hollywood. LOCATED WHERE DUVAL STREET MEETS THE
Book the Javanese Royal Treatment at SpaTerre
GULF OF MEXICO AT SUNSET PIER IN KEY WEST,
(also tucked away on the property) with a Balinese
THIS QUIET HOTEL IS ADJACENT TO MALLORY
massage, rice and turmeric scrub followed by a rub
SQUARE IN HISTORIC OLD TOWN KEY WEST,
of warm yogurt. After a jasmine scented shower, sink
PROVIDING GUESTS A SANCTUARY, ATTENTIVE
onto a flower petal bath. Wander back to your room,
SERVICE, AND A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO THE
throw open the French doors and take a nap. The
SHOW THAT IS THE SUNSET.
guest rooms and suites have tubs (some jetted),
The deck at the LIQUID Pool-Bar-Lounge faces west, affording OKR guests guaranteed seats (with food and
bright decor with just the right amount of turquoise accents and private balconies.
full bar service) while tourists and locals line up on the
The concierge will book sunset cruises, rental
boardwalk below at Sunset Pier to wait for the green
bikes, snorkel trips at the reef, guided kayak eco-tours
flash just as the sun dips below the horizon. It’s a lively
through the mangrove islands, trips to observe wild
crowd, tourists juggling cocktails and phones, waiting
dolphins in their natural habitat or diving on a sunken
for the elusive sunset selfie, in focus and Instagram-
wreck. Fishing the flats and shallows, sight fishing for
ready. Staying at the Ocean Key puts you squarely in the
permit, tarpon or bone fish, heading out to the deeper
frame, with the advantages of an on-site award-winning
waters of the backcountry staying just inside of the reef,
restaurant (“Best Waterfront Dining, Wine Spectator’s
on the hunt for snapper, grouper or possibly even tuna
Award of Excellence- Hot Tin Roof 2018 & 2019) and
is all possible. Tour the The Ernest Hemingway Home
suites with balconies overlooking the Gulf.
and Museum where he lived and wrote for ten years (writing 70 percent of his works) or meander through The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory.
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Key West has a unique vibe, cheery Midwesterners searching for that long lost shaker of salt shopping and drinking their way down Duval Street while carefully coiffed retirees enjoy the palmy balmy weather. Staying at Ocean Key Resort & Spa gives you the opportunity to join the parade or sit on the sidelines to watch, making the scene your own. OceanKey.com 800.328.9815
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ZOOBILEE: FEAST WITH THE BEASTS 2020
stop on the South Florida Half
North Collier Regional Park
Naples is the site for the second Marathon Tour. The pristine North
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Collier Regional Park brings a more
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natural course to the tour with loops
savory culinary delights from 30+
through the woods and around
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Early-rising visitors won't want to miss out on these special morning
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINE & FOOD FEST
birding walks. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is an Important Bird Area,
The Classics Country Club
part of the Atlantic Flyway for bird
Southwest Florida Wine & Food
migration, is one of the gateway sites
Throughout Naples
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opportunities for learning and sharing. Tour departs from the Welcome Center Hospitality Plaza at Naples Botanical Garden. NaplesGardenClub.org.
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Guests will experience the essence of the parks while they enjoy an excit-
VEG FEST 2020
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Riverside Park
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SouthWest Florida. Find local sources
heavy hors d’oeuvres by Tastebuds
Norris Center Cambier Park
of eco-friendly and cruelty-free prod-
Catering. Proceeds
A program of arias and ensembles
ucts. Learn about the science behind
the South Florida National Parks
from a variety of beloved operas,
the benefits of a plant-based diet.
Trust. SouthFloridaParks.org/
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plant-based
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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD
NAPLES
LIST PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/LIST
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
Park Shore
$7,100,000
$6,900,000
97%
0
4
4.5
Barefoot Beach
$950,000
$867,500
91%
0
3
2
Coquina Sands
$3,995,000
$3,850,000
96%
1
4
4.5
Pine Ridge
$1,295,000
$1,185,000
92%
4
3
2
Vanderbilt Beach
$1,849,000
$1,825,000
99%
3
3
3
Moorings
$4,495,000
$4,317,000
96%
0
4
4.5
$949,900
$900,000
95%
0
3
3.5
Aqualane Shores
$10,350,000
$10,000,000
97%
5
6
6.5 +.5
Palazzo At Naples
$749,000
$749,000
100%
3
4
3.5
$2,298,864
$2,290,872
100%
0
3
3.5 +.5
Park Shore
$799,900
$749,000
94%
0
2
2
Pelican Bay
$1,000,000
$950,000
95%
1
2
2
Windstar
$1,595,000
$1,555,000
97%
4
5
5
Crossings
$1,190,000
$1,090,000
92%
4
4
3
Vanderbilt Beach
$1,485,000
$1,300,000
88%
139
3
2
$749,000
$700,000
93%
0
2
2
$1,295,000
$1,275,000
98%
3
3
3
Marco Island
$879,000
$845,000
96%
2
3
2
Pelican Bay
$999,000
$890,000
89%
0
3
2
Imperial Golf Estates
$699,900
$700,000
100%
2
4
2.5
Kensington
Landings at Bears Paw
Bayfront Park Shore
This data is a sampling of sold properties since November, 2019. Source: Southwest Florida MLS.
Text: NRR02 to: 239-360-5527 for more information
WHAT IS SELLING IN NAPLES?
“Your Real Estate Concierge” Barry Hoey PA, Realtor® CIPS, CLHMS, CRS, GRI, SRES
Full-Time Real Estate Broker Associate with the Hoey Team 251-504-5587 | Barry@SWFLLuxury.com www.SWFLLuxuryCollection.com
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