Lantz Collective
Stylish Debut

The Most Colorful New Design Shop in Naples

Father-daughter team Barry and Amanda Lantz of Lantz Collective elevate Naples design with a multidisciplinary approach—and lots of color.
Catherine Parenteau
All Stars

Pickleball’s Catherine Parenteau Runs the Court

The No. 2-ranked, Naples-based player pulls out all the stops as she makes her mark on the hottest sport in town.
Elysia Dawn of United Arts Collier
Culture Maker

Cultural Maven: United Arts Collier’s new leader

Naples native Elysia Dawn returns from a successful international career in the arts world to revamp the longstanding local arts organization.
Keylime Bistro Boca Grande
Culinary Comeback

Keylime Bistro opens in Boca Grande

Captiva Island's foremost hospitality hostess, Sandy Stilwell Youngquist, heads north, with her trademark island fare and familial vibe.
FineMark Women’s Pro Tennis Championshi
The Tournament

Tennis icons emerge from the FineMark women’s tournament in Bonita Springs

Rising tennis stars from around the nation come to Bonita Bay Club to compete in the only $100,000 Women’s USTA tournament in...
Native Plants along the coast
Taking Root

Replanting Southwest Florida’s landscapes

Sustainably minded experts plant native and hardy species for storm protection and healthier ecosystems.
Self-sustaining community Babcock Ranch
Resilient Community

Babcock Ranch: A Study in Resiliency

In the wake of disaster, this self-sustaining community that was best known for its renewable energy became the benchmark for hurricane-proof design.
Williams Magical Garden Center & Landscape
Plant Oasis

This nursery is every SWFL plant lover’s dream

Venture into the oasis that is Williams Magical Garden Center & Landscape in Naples.
Frida Kahlo home and wardrobe replica exhibit
Arts + Culture

Naples Art Institute Hosts Naples’ Most Colorful, Jaw-Dropping Exhibit

Experience Frida Kahlo's world through Isabelle De Borchgrave's colorful display, with full-scale paper replicas of the artist's dresses and home.
Best rooftop view
Must-Have / Home

Here’s the best perch in town for stellar sunsets

Estero's new The Island at West Bay rooftop's intentional design provides a contemporary coastal feel and unobstructed views.
Contemporary Aquamarine Collar, Mark Loren Designs
Local Design

From Southwest Florida, With Love

Local designers channel the coast with lightweight designs, rare stones and eco-conscious materials.
Naples-born designer Alexis Limb of Alexis Marie Interiors
Designer to Know

Love By Design

Naples native Alexis Limb’s journey of love and loss inspires inviting designs.
Naples Depot Museum Courtesy Collier County Museums
Museum News

All Aboard: Naples Depot Museum Gets An Upgrade

An unsung gem on Fifth Avenue South, the Naples Depot Museum, gets an upgrade with an addition that honors Black history.
Two ibis forage along Florida Mangroves
Environmental Win

Under the Mangroves

Conservation groups rally to restore and protect Florida’s vital coastal trees.
Courtesy Shangri-La Springs/Bill Oberman
Milestone

Spring Forward

As Shangri-La Springs turns 101, it reclaims its reputation as a wellness destination.