Many glitzy charity galas take place at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples properties, and the hotels wouldn't be what they are without the hospitality genius of Edward V. Staros.
Inspired by the Everglades, Naples Botanical Garden and other locales, former magazine illustrator Sara Abalan highlights the region's flora through her paintings and charcoal drawings.
Sommeliers note a shift from heavier wines, like Cabernet Sauvignon and Barolo, toward lighter reds—particularly Italian bottles—that are food-friendly and great year round.