Waterside Shops Recognized in ‘The Naples 100’ by Naples Illustrated

Waterside Shops is proud to be part of Collier County’s Top 100 Most Influential Business Leaders by Naples Illustrated

Anne Fleming, General Manager of Waterside Shops
Anne Fleming has over 40 years of luxury retail experience. As general manager of Waterside Shops, she partners with luxury retailers and local nonprofits to raise more than $400,000 annually for Collier County on behalf of Waterside Shops. Fleming also serves the local community as a graduate of Greater Naples Leadership, and as a board director of STARability Foundation and Women’s Foundation of Collier County. Fleming’s interests include gardening, entertaining, and advocating for people with intellectual disabilities.

David Fruscione, Founder and Creative Director of Republic of Decor 
With degrees in interior architecture, marketing, and buying and merchandising, David Fruscione was well suited to create Republic of Decor in 2015. Fruscione also provides residential interior design services. His forte is transforming spaces using his natural intuition, out-of-the-box thinking, and extensive educational background. Fruscione is a founding member and past president of the Naples Design District.

Benjamin Kendall, President of Yamron Jewelers
In 2022, Yamron Jewelers celebrated 50 years of establishing a standard of excellence in the Naples community. Benjamin Kendall moved to Naples more than a decade ago to oversee the revered family-owned company. With his wife, Laura Kendall, who is Yamron’s director of operations, the couple combine both their business savvy and their drive to supporting their community, particularly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Boys & Girls Club of Collier County.

Tim Savage, Owner and Principal of Gulf Coast International Properties 
Born in Champaign, Illinois, Tim Savage was raised in Naples and is a graduate of Florida State University. He started Gulf Coast International Properties in 2009 with a fellow Realtor. Today his company is one of the leading boutique firms in Naples specializing in luxury waterfront estates with an emphasis on new construction. Savage has continually grown his business and currently leads more than 88 agents and employees. He consistently ranks among the nations most successful Realtors in luxury estate sales.