Gaylene Salomons

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Senior Editor at Naples Illustrated

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Enjoy an Earth Day Gardening Workshop in Immokalee

2 months ago | naplesillustrated.com | Gaylene Salomons |Abigail Duffy

Home Things To Do Arts + Entertainment Enjoy an Earth Day Gardening Workshop in ImmokaleeAdvice is often welcome to beginning and seasoned gardeners alike. A complimentary two-hour Planting for a Greener Tomorrow—Earth Day Workshop, held April 26 at Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch, will explore topics such as native plants, companion planting, and how to identify and manage common diseases and pests.
Serena & Lily is a Natural Fit in Naples

2 months ago | naplesillustrated.com | Gaylene Salomons |Abigail Duffy

Luxury interiors brand Serena & Lily—with its proprietary patterns, iconic color palettes, and variety of natural materials—opened its doors in February within the Third Street South shopping district of Old Naples. “The city is a natural fit for Serena & Lily, and we are excited to join this vibrant community,” CEO Lori Greeley said in a release.
At Home with Judith Liegeois

2 months ago | naplesillustrated.com | Gaylene Salomons |Abigail Duffy

What she does is who she is. Judith Liegeois does not remember a time when she wasn’t collecting and creating. From her childhood spent on the beach near her home in New Zealand, the island country in the South Pacific, to design school to establishing herself in Naples in 1977 to present day, Liegeois has been composing scenes. She doesn’t know what she would do if she wasn’t. Thirty years ago, she opened her own interior design firm, Judith Liegeois Designs, after working with local designers.
The Baker Museum Sculpture Trail Debuts

2 months ago | naplesillustrated.com | Gaylene Salomons |Abigail Duffy

The Baker Museum Sculpture Trail, featuring significant works of modern and contemporary art, recently made its debut. This dynamic outdoor exhibition along Pelican Bay Boulevard, created to enrich Naples’ cultural landscape, stems from a collaborative project between Artis—Naples and Pelican Bay Foundation.
Jenn Zella is Working for Wellness

2 months ago | naplesillustrated.com | Gaylene Salomons |Abigail Duffy

“I was fiercely free-spirited as a child,” says Jenn Zella, co-founder, principal designer, and creative visionary officer at CID Design Group, a business specializing in multifamily and hospitality interior design, branding, and design forecasting, headquartered in Naples. Zella shares that from a young age, she could sew, paint, and sculpt. She had a total fascination with nature. “I loved to create,” she relays. “I had my own woodshop.
FC Naples Brings Professional Soccer to Collier County

Mar 26, 2025 | naplesillustrated.com | Gaylene Salomons |Abigail Duffy

This month marks the debut season of the first professional soccer team in Collier County. FC Naples, the newly formed team, is part of the United Soccer League, a professional soccer organization found in communities across North America, with more than 200 clubs. FC Naples is based at Paradise Coast Sports Complex, a 175-acre venue located less than 10 miles from downtown Naples. Last July, Matt “Gaffa” Poland was named the team’s head coach and sporting director.
Tweeds Suit Shop Opens in Naples

Mar 26, 2025 | naplesillustrated.com | Gaylene Salomons |Abigail Duffy

Bespoke menswear atelier Tweeds recently opened its doors in the Naples Design District. Donald Carlson, the 32-year-old founder of the custom men’s clothing brand, started his first business in 2019, when he bought a box truck and converted it into a mobile suit shop. He parked it in downtown Sarasota and began knocking on doors, selling custom suits. Aided by his Instagram presence, he found a receptive audience.
Behind the Scenes of 'Sanibel'

Mar 19, 2025 | naplesillustrated.com | Gaylene Salomons |Abigail Duffy

What began as a lighthearted feature-length documentary exploring Southwest Florida’s seashell culture took a dramatic turn when Hurricane Ian struck on September 28, 2022. Herbert James (Jamie) Winterstern, a graduate of University of Southern California’s film school and a recent resident of South Florida, was directing and producing a film about the seashell culture on Sanibel Island. He chose this topic to honor his late mother.
In the Company of Florida's Black Bears

Mar 19, 2025 | naplesillustrated.com | Gaylene Salomons |Abigail Duffy

Surprising to many, Florida is black bear country. Due to a loss of habitat, sightings are on the rise and the chances of encountering the mammal are greater than they’ve ever been in the past 100 years. Nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and concerned citizens are working together to best manage the dynamic nature of growth and conservation—ensuring a portion of Florida remains forever wild.
At Home with Gary Harlan

Mar 12, 2025 | naplesillustrated.com | Gaylene Salomons |Abigail Duffy

If the signs of the zodiac accurately predict personality traits, then Gary Harlan is the quintessential Gemini—someone who juggles a variety of passions and is adaptable, not afraid of change, and always ready for some fun. Born and raised in rural Kentucky, Harlan first studied mining engineering at college (his father was a coal miner and a farmer). He discovered the discipline wasn’t for him and instead found his calling as a hair stylist. He has spent the past 40 years working in the industry.