November 2009 Issue

Featured Articles Bloom On  How Brian Holley and his dream team of landscape artists have made the Naples Botanical Garden into a world-class delight. The Great Escape  A local restaurateur’s dramatic story of fleeing China for a better life here. The Call of Provence  Discovering the delight of lavender days, starry nights and barging on the Rhone. Men and Women of the Year 2009  Men and Women of the Year 2009 What's New and Hot  What's New and Hot Departments Scene & Heard  Follow Those Chefs …Warm Homecoming …Great Dress Bargains Going Global at Quail West  … and more models we love. Luxury File  Enchanted earrings … Worldly golf … Chocolate for all seasons Hooray, the Kids are Gone!  The author looks forward to empty-nest living. World-Class Garden? Our Own Film Fest?  Naples Dreams, Marvels Happen Functional Foods ...Health Boosters—Or Not?  What the experts say about today’s fortified foodstuffs. From the Editor  Inside Those Glamorous Fashion Shoots In Step for the Holidays  Sleek, elegant dresses are right on point for a festive fall. Your Artistic Touch is Welcomed  Get creative with the interactive artworks at the Marco Art League’s anniversary celebration. November  What’s happening this month. What A Catch  Savory seafood dishes and authentic atmosphere make for a delightful trip to Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on Sanibel or Fort Myers Beach. November 2009 Sneak Preview