My guest is Lisa Marie Conte Browne, President of Friends of the Uffizi Gallery—a Palm Beach-based membership organization dedicated to supporting the Florentine museum by raising funds for art preservation, restoration, and education. Conte Browne shares the organization’s origins, her personal Italian ties, and offers her vision for the future along with the legacy she hopes to leave. Florida, November 20, 2025
Author: Jane Greaves
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Buying Property in Italy | The Quirks of Umbria Real Estate | James Stephens
An Englishman, James Stephens of IPN Castello joins me to unpack the peculiarities of buying a property in the Italian countryside, with a special look at Umbria, with its rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, where the people are friendly and the price tags are still more affordable than in Tuscany. Umbertide, Perugia, Italy September 11, 2025
🌻I Girasoli di Sant’ Andrea | Umbrian Wine🍷
In this episode, we travel to the rolling hills of Umbria to visit I Girasoli di Sant’Andrea, a family-run vineyard producing organic wines. At the heart of this story is Ursula Gritti, a visionary woman who built this vineyard after her husband’s passing—with passion, grit, and persistence. Now, the wine business is evolving with a new generation. Ursula’s son and daughter are stepping into the vineyard’s future with their own natural wine line, Andrea Pilar, redefining tradition with innovation while staying rooted in their family’s values and the love of Umbria. 🍇 Whether you're a wine lover, aspiring winemaker, or just someone who appreciates stories of family, resilience, and craft—this is a journey you won’t want to miss. Watch now and discover the beauty of I Girasoli di Sant’Andrea.
Caravaggio 2025 Exhibition
The "Caravaggio 2025" exhibition at Palazzo Barberini in Rome brings together 24 masterpieces that trace the artist's life, from his arrival in Rome to his untimely death at 38, while on the run. It's a journey through Caravaggio's evolving career, showcasing early lighter works, portraits and later, dramatic religious scenes. Celebrated for his mastery of chiaroscuro, the exhibition also includes rare and newly uncovered pieces, offering a fresh look at his oeuvre.
Exploring The Pagani Residences in Miami
The Pagani Residences is the newest spot in Miami’s growing real estate scene. Goritza Draskovich, the director of sales, gives us a sneak peek at this exclusive new development. Designed by the Pagani brand, known for its high-performance cars, this boutique building is still in the pre-construction phase but is set to rise 30 stories high, with just four apartments per floor. The apartments will range from two to four bedrooms, each offering unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay from large wrap-around terraces. Located in North Bay Village, an island nestled between Miami and Miami Beach, the development is promising to be a residential oasis with parks, pedestrian walks, tennis/padel/pickleball courts, and a shopping mall. There’s also chatter about Lionel Messi building a soccer training facility on the island. Some of the unique features of the building include private boat docks, a rooftop pool, spa and massage rooms, and a continental breakfast in the residential lounge. Buyers will have the chance to customize their apartments with choices for kitchens, flooring, and more. Buyers will have the opportunity to personalize their apartments with a variety of customizations, including kitchen and flooring finishes. Additionally, a range of concierge services will be available, with a la carte options for added luxury. The estimated occupancy is expected between the end of 2027 and early 2028. February 28, 2025 Miami, Fla.
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