Food + Beverage

At the Table with Naples Hospitality Pros

Article by Lauren Rossi | Photography by Payne Media Co Kathy Moran   Tell us about yourself/your business * When people walk into Brooklyn Dough, I hope they leave with more than just a great bagel. I hope they leave feeling like they were welcomed into our home.   Originally from the Boston area, I grew up in the restaurant business, where I learned that great food is only part of the experience. The way you treat people is what keeps them coming back. Those values have shaped...

Food + Beverage

KWP Management

Article by Lauren Rossi Zuly Maribona – Lifestyle Naples Magazine Q&A Tell us about yourself/your business. I’m Zuly Maribona, EVP of Operations at KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING. When I joined KWPMC in 2008, I saw an opportunity to think differently about property management. The industry was treating property management as transactional, focused on maintenance schedules, budgets, and administrative checklists. I believed residents deserved something far more elevated. I thought...

Food + Beverage

Presidio Hospitality

A New Beat on the Paradise Coast Article by Provided | Photography by Payne Media Co Naples has long been defined by white-gloved luxury and timeless resort elegance. But beneath the palms, a fresh wave of culinary energy is shifting the tempo, and it is being led by two talented ladies. At the heart of this evolution are Colleen Dunavan and Chef Kayla Pfeiffer. The pair first crossed paths in the local dining scene, discovering a shared philosophy: hospitality shouldn’t feel rigid, and...

Arts + Culture

A New Chapter for Leslie Berenson

Article by Danielle Lauer After a successful summer season in Nantucket, artist Leslie Berenson is looking ahead to an exciting new chapter in Naples. Known for her serene coastal scenes, luminous waters, and dreamlike depictions of boats resting on still harbors, Berenson recently introduced her work to collectors on Nantucket Island, a place that feels especially meaningful given her New England roots. The response was overwhelmingly positive, bringing her artwork to new audiences while...