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PORTFOLIO
FEBRUARY 2025
PUBLISHER Bill Hemmer
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Bo Hemmer
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Bill Hemmer
THE MAGAZINE OF LIFESTYLES , INTERESTS & LEISURE
Cole Thompson Jeff Waldorff Tommy White
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS John Companiotte Dagney Wysong
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS & ARTISTS Kevin Adams Mark Hutchison Jackie Kramer Alan Maltz Ed Rosack Dimitri Sagatov Evan Schiller David Stevenson Mac Stone Jeffrey Stoner
Cover : The Earls / Lappin team . Welcome to 960 17th Avenue South , where luxury living is redefined and every moment is a celebration of the extraordinary .
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16 INSPIRATION IS THE SPRINGBOARD FOR CREATIVITY
28 REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE : THE EARLS / LAPPIN TEAM
Vista Pointe Estate , located at 960 17th Avenue South in the exclusive Aqualane Shores , was penned by renowned Stofft Cooney Architects , LLC ., and offers a rare blend of rich elegance , modern comforts , and ample amenities - all of which are set against a breathtaking backdrop of the dynamic Naples Bay . The estate is positioned on a palatial 44,000 square foot parcel ( 1.02 acres ) and features approximately 340 feet of water frontage where unobstructed bay views will leave all those who visit in awe .
40 BARBADOS ’ PREMIER PRIVATE VILLA , LAUGHING WATERS
Set within the exclusive Sandy Lane Estate on Barbados ’ Platinum Coast , Laughing Waters redefines the luxury villa rental market with its seamless blend of privacy , security , and world-class service . Boasting 32,000 square feet of living space on a four-acre estate , Laughing Waters offers travelers a sanctuary of sophistication paired with elite resort amenities .
48 BONITA BAY CLUB
Members of Bonita Bay Club have access to three Arthur Hills-designed courses within the 2,400-acre Bonita Bay community , located between Naples and Fort Myers , as well as two Tom Fazio designs located about ten miles east of the main community , spanning more than 1,000 acres of preserved cypress wetlands and pine flats .
54 PORTFOLIO MOUNTAINS
From the Piedmont of Northeast Georgia to the Mountains of Western North Carolina , a region steeped in simple pleasures and appreciation of natural beauty , you will find yourself amongst the purveyors of this ideal . Portfolio recognizes this aesthetic , and prides itself on recreating this within it ' s pages . A curated glance at the lifestyle found within these communities , Portfolio illuminates this through stunning photography framed with captivating storytelling .
Portfolio Magazine is published by Mountain Communications Group , Inc . Copyright : All content of this issue are copyright 2025 Portfolio Magazine . All rights reserved . No portion of this issue may be reproduced in any manner without prior consent of the publisher . The publisher believes that the information contained in this publication is accurate . The publisher is not responsible for any changes in dates or events . Portfolio Magazine welcomes comments and suggestions .
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Photo : Jeff Waldorff