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SEPTEMBER 2024 THE MAGAZINE OF LIFESTYLES , INTERESTS & LEISURE
PUBLISHER Bill Hemmer
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Bo Hemmer
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Bill Hemmer
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS John Companiotte Dagney Wyson
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Contact : Publisher , Bill Hemmer Direct : 706-717-1184 Email : hemmer5556 @ gmail . com
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS & ARTISTS David Blevins Randy Johnson Rachael Pressley Randall Sanger Deborah Scannell Bruce Siulinski Ian Thornberry Michael Wessner
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Cover : Randy Johnson
18 RANDY JOHNSON ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Native Floridian Randy Johnson studied painting and photography at Florida State University . His first paintings were abstractions that incorporated smooth , flowing blends in vibrant colors on Plexiglas .
26 NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL
The Naples Children & Education Foundation ( NCEF ), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival , announced that Count Louis-Michel and Countess Constance Liger-Belair , owners of the legendary Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair wine estate in Burgundy , France , will be saluted as Honored Vintners at the 25th annual Naples Winter Wine Festival . This year ’ s Festival is set to take place on January 24-26 , 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton Naples , Tiburón .
30 INDULGE IN A LAVISH WORLD OF LUXURY AND ALLURE
Tucked away in one of the most elegantly designed and lowest density buildings in Naples , the opulent sanctuary , Seasons at Naples Cay , showcases a mere 43 units , promising a rare and intimate residential experience that truly redefines the essence of sophistication right in the vibrant heart of the city .
38 MONACO GRAND PRIX AND THE COTE D ’ AZUR
The Grand Prix de Monaco at Monte Carlo is one of the premier sporting events in the world . The first Monaco Grand Prix took place on April 14 , 1929 . The race eventually became part of the pre-Second World War European Championship and was included in the first World Championship of Drivers in 1950 . It continues today as a destination event worthy of several days of attendance .
46 GOLISANO CHILDREN ’ S MUSEUM OF NAPLES
Golisano Children ’ s Museum of Naples ( CMON ) announces its partnership with Valerie ' s House and United Arts Collier ( UAC ) for an art installation featuring works of created by children in prekindergarten through high school who have experienced loss .
48 PORTFOLIO MOUNTAINS
Portfolio Magazine highlights the beautiful scenery of the Blue Ridge and surrounding area . Southwest Florida residents have traveled to these cooler spots to escape the summer heat and return often to view the fall foliage , take back a fresh cut fraser fir for the Holidays or perhaps catch an early snow fall .
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Photo : Randy Johnson