Life + Culture

Congratulations to the Newlyweds!

Commissioner Rick LoCastro & Julia Grace - A Second Chapter, Written Together Article by PCCL Staff | Photography by Berting Photography & Olga Livesy Photography Several years ago, while speaking at a political rally, Commissioner Rick LoCastro noticed a woman and her daughter standing attentively in the crowd. What struck him immediately was not only how well they were dressed for an outdoor event in the Florida heat, but the example she was setting. Here was a mother bringing her daughter...

Local Services

More Than a Shelter

How Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is Expanding its Impact Article by Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold | Photography by Patty Baker Humane Society Naples For more than 65 years, Patty Baker Humane Society Naples has served as a trusted resource for pets and the people who love them. As Collier County’s largest nonprofit animal shelter, they work each day to provide compassionate care for animals in need while creating opportunities for connection, companionship and community engagement. ...

Local Services

Summer of Growth

Creating Positive Childhood Experiences Article by Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold | Photography by Youth Haven For many children, summer is a season filled with camps, family vacations, pool days and new adventures. It is a time to make memories, explore new interests and enjoy the freedom that comes with a break from the school year. For the children and teens residing at Youth Haven in Naples, summer can mean something even more significant: a chance to experience stability, build...

Life + Culture

From the Inside Out

Christina Payton and Chris Ourganian Share a Mission to Help Others Feel Their Best Article by PCCL Staff | Photography by Cristina Ureche, Tiny Box of Memories For Christina Payton and Chris Ourganian, helping people isn't just what they do—it's who they are. Known professionally throughout Naples as Christina Payton, owner of House of Blondes, Christina has built a career helping people look and feel their best. Her husband, Chris Ourganian, owner of Coastal Chiropractic, has dedicated his...

Auto + Marine

Shells, Sunsets & Spirit

Evan & Anat Kuperman Are Bringing Back Authentic SW Florida Adventure In Our Waters Article by PCCL Staff | Photography by Monica Alvarez and Sand Dollar There is something timeless about Southwest Florida from the water. Long before the luxury high-rises, golf communities, and bustling seasonal traffic, this stretch of the Gulf Coast was defined by mangrove forests, hidden islands, wildlife, and miles of untouched shoreline. Today, one local company is helping residents and visitors reconnect...

Arts + Culture

Forged by Life in Goodland

The Life and Art of Marziano Gizzi Article and Photography by PCCL Staff In Goodland, where weathered wood, working boats, and old Florida character still hold their ground, artist Marziano Gizzi, who goes by "Gizzi", has built a life, and an art practice, defined by instinct, grit, and imagination. His sculptures are not born from trend forecasts or tidy commissions. They begin with what he sees, what a piece of metal suggests, and what movement or memory asks to become. “I don’t do that,”...

Sports + Recreation

A New Ritual: FC Naples Match Day

Bringing a High Level of Soccer to SWFL, Raising Visibility for Sports, Tourism, and Investing in the Community Article by PCCL Staff | Photography by Sarah Passey Photography On any given evening in Naples, the energy feels a little different lately. There’s a hum—subtle but undeniable—coming from the pitch. It’s the sound of a region stepping onto a bigger stage, led by FC Naples, a club that is quickly redefining what high-level soccer looks like in Southwest Florida. For years, the...

Food + Beverage

Aufieri & Martinez: Playing With Fire

The Argentine Asado Experience Redefining Steak in Naples Article by PCCL Staff | Photography by Joan Heredia In a city known for polished steakhouses and coastal elegance, Aufieri & Martinez offers something deeper - an experience rooted not just in flavor, but in fire, ritual, and time. It’s not simply dinner. It’s asado. Asado is a traditional South American social event and culinary technique involving barbecuing various meats—typically beef, pork, and chorizo—slow-cooked over open flames...

Education

A Sister's Promise

How New Naples Resident, Denise Brown, has Turned Tragedy into Advocacy Article by Jennifer Wideberg | Photography by Brown Family & Eve Shakti Chen From the Editor: A Legacy of Courage In this month’s Ladies Issue, we turn our lens toward a neighbor whose name is etched in history, but whose heart is firmly planted in our future.  Denise Brown  has spent thirty years transforming a private tragedy into a public shield for others. As she prepares to release her most personal work yet, For...

Beauty

From Mimosas to Modern Medicine

The Rejuvenating Vision of NAWI (Naples Aesthetics and Wellness Institute) Article by Jennifer Wideberg | Photography by Monica Alvarez In the high-stakes world of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Edwin (Ed) Dean spent decades reacting to life’s crucial moments. As a board-certified ER physician, his career was defined by the clock. "I used to do CPR on young people and think, didn't anyone see this coming? " he recalls. Today, alongside his wife and business partner, Katherine Dean—the former first...