Addison Pezoldt

3 weeks ago | gulfshorelife.com | Addison Pezoldt

Naples is a city of grand, meticulously designed estates, but few feel as rare as the one behind Selma Nettles’ 1958 home. Hidden from view, shaped over years, it unfolds like a quiet revelation—neat hedges forming alfresco rooms, sculptures placed with a gallerist’s eye. For those who know her, the space is regarded with awe—a private retreat, where verdant pathways reflect the life she built after leaving behind a different one. Beyond these garden walls, Selma’s presence is well known.

Jan 21, 2025 | gulfshorelife.com | Addison Pezoldt

The collective impact grows exponentially—here are some of the many reasons to bid more boldly and generously than ever as NWWF celebrates 25 years on January 25.  1- 100% of your bid goes to the kids—operational costs are covered through private donations, so NWWF’s fundraising focus stays on the children. 2- NCEF’s founding trustees are savvy community leaders who, from the onset, helped establish a sustainable model for long-lasting change.

Jan 21, 2025 | gulfshorelife.com | Addison Pezoldt

The collective impact grows exponentially—here are some of the many reasons to bid more boldly and generously than ever as NWWF celebrates 25 years on January 25. PAST More than two decades ago, Collier County’s nonprofits were spread thin. Resources for children in need were sparse, and families struggled to access the limited opportunities—to this day, no tax dollars in the county go to children’s services.

Jan 21, 2025 | gulfshorelife.com | Addison Pezoldt |Stephanie Granada

When architects build their dream homes, every detail tells a story of innovation, sustainability and deeply personal design. Here, four of Southwest Florida’s top visionaries invite us in. JOYCE OWENS Architecture Joyce Owens You may not expect the Fort Myers modernist architect Joyce Owens to live in a stone-clad midcentury enclave; the homes she constructs along the beach on Sanibel Island are all rigorously geometric forms and sculptural volumes.

Oct 16, 2024 | gulfshorelife.com | Addison Pezoldt

Gulf Coast Symphony changed the game on classical music when it partnered with global entertainment group Fever to bring candlelit chamber concerts to Southwest Florida. Thousands of flameless candles illuminate the scene as classically trained musicians perform the likes of Vivaldi, Bach and symphonic renditions of Coldplay and Queen. Now, Candlelight Concerts are available for private events, with all of the gravitas you expect.