Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
Good morning, Naples.
St. Matthew’s House keeps its emergency shelters open in East Naples and Immokalee until Feb.
10 to offer warmth during frigid weather. Guests must check in by 8 p.m. (a breathalyzer test is required) to receive beds, blankets, snacks, and coffee.
Naples Winter Wine Festival’s 'Picture This' auction raised over $30 million — benefiting Collier County children.
Attendees gathered beneath a big tent near The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón to bid on 51 luxury auction items.
Naples-based Sunshine Ace Hardware raised $56,489 during its 2025 Holiday Round Up campaign from Nov.
1 to Dec. 24, bringing its cumulative fundraising total to $544,541 for the Children’s Miracle Network. Donations at its Collier, Lee, and Charlotte locations supported local children’s hospitals.
Moonlight and Magnolias, a sharp-witted historical comedy, opens (Feb.
5 at 7:30 p.m.) at Art Center Theatre on Marco Island. The play offers a humorous look at the chaotic beginnings of Gone With the Wind's production.
The Naples Players announced its 73rd season (sponsored by Porsche Naples) with a lineup of musicals, plays and student performances celebrating stories that unite us, with shows beginning June 24.
Season tickets go on sale February 16 at the Sugden Community Theater on 5th Avenue South downtown.
Extreme cold left thousands without power in Collier (833 outages) and Lee (4,535 outages) counties Monday morning.
FPL crews remained deployed to repair outages caused by increased heating use.
The Parkinson’s Association will host A Step Forward – Overcoming Obstacles, a fundraising lunch with guest speaker Johnny “Joey” Jones on Friday, March 20 at 11:30 a.m. at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort; tickets start at $350 and registration closes Feb.
28.
Florida officials are monitoring measles cases in Ave Maria after local clinics reported several instances as Ave Maria University offers vaccination resources and DOH-Collier provides testing and prevention options for exposed residents.
Naples restaurants are offering special Valentine menus and nonalcoholic drinks with reservations open for Feb.
14 at places like Old Vines, Truluck's and BiCE. Shake Shack is planning a February launch at Mercato and The Local has introduced a sustainable wine program.
Third Street South Farmers Market
7:30-11:30 a.m. — Third Street South — Free entry — Explore an array of fresh produce, baked goods, and delightful treats at this vibrant weekly market.
Super Bowl Feast and Celebration
6:00-9:30 p.m. — Giuseppe and the Lion — $40 All-You-Can-Eat Buffet — Enjoy endless food and drink specials while cheering for your favorite team.
Picayune 10 Miler
12:30-3:30 p.m. — Naples, FL — $50-$60 — Experience the thrill of racing in the Gulf Coast's 5th annual 10-mile run.
Neil Diamond Tribute Show
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Giuseppe and the Lion — Happy Hour available — Experience the best of Neil Diamond with Neil Zirconia presenting The Ultimate Faux Diamond.
W.O.N.D.E.R Program for Families
10 a.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Engage the whole family in fun educational activities that inspire creativity and exploration.
Steve Simeone's Clean Comedy Night
7-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Two item minimum purchase required — Enjoy family-friendly comedy with storytelling inspired by childhood experiences.
Peter Cahill Book Signing
3-6 p.m. — Midnight Tavern — All proceeds benefit a medical fund — Meet the author and support a cause connected to NF2 research.
Love Your Pet Family Day
11 AM – 2 PM — Collier Museum at Government Center — Free entry — Discover how to care for diverse pets from bearded dragons to bulldogs in a fun family-friendly atmosphere.
SUNRITUAL
4:15-11 p.m. — The Maddox — $20-$30 — A vibrant blend of wellness, brunch, and dance awaits in an elevated Sunday experience.
Meditation Class in Hammocks
4:00–4:45 p.m. — Omaya Studio — Refunds available up to 7 days prior — Reconnect with your inner peace in a guided meditation using hammocks for relaxation.
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