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The Sunset Veranda, a scenic cocktail enclave that juts out above the mangrove forest at the Naples Grande Beach Resort, has long been a favorite of those in the know. Now the hotel has opened its door wider, offering free valet for any visit to the property to drink or dine. The timing couldn’t be better, because the hotel last season debuted a lobby bar and lounge, Mantra, which supplies the evening fare for the patio. Enticing drinks like the White Dragon (pictured), with grapefruit-infused vodka, sake and lime juice, are the right complement to a variety of pan-Asian selections, such as sashimi, banh mis and chicken-lemongrass dumplings.
475 Seagate Drive, Naples, 239-227-2182, naplesgrande.com