Good morning, Naples.

SWFL Children's Charities Inc. will host the 2026 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest on Feb.

28 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs to fund a new pediatric health care center. The weekend kicks off on Feb. 27 with Chef Vintner dinners.

At its annual Front + Center Gala, The Naples Players raised $1.7 million and secured a $10 million endowment pledge—with a $250k opening gift—to boost downtown theater productions and education programs.

Three outdoor art fairs take place this Valentine’s weekend in Southwest Florida.

The 20th Annual Coconut Point Art Festival in Estero offers free admission and parking, and the 43rd Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club Arts & Crafts Festival at the Sanibel Community House plus the inaugural Wellen Park Fine Arts Festival in Venice run today and Sunday.

The Naples Players announced Season 73 with shows like Les Misérables running June 24 to July 26, Over the River and Through the Woods running Oct.

7 to 25, and The Book of Will playing May 5 to 23, 2027 at their renovated downtown theater. The season includes community outreach.

Naples' Imagine Solutions Conference will be held on March 2 at Arthrex One Conference Center — 19 global thought leaders will give brief lectures on AI, health, and arts as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

Southwest Florida faces a dangerous wildfire season as experts warn that 2025 was the driest year in over a decade, with extreme drought conditions raising fire risks in the area.

Local public safety agencies met recently to discuss measures to lessen potential impacts.

Surgeons and sports pros gather at Arthrex Campus in Naples to examine new sports injury treatments including a nano needle that gives minimally invasive athlete insights — local experts note the technology may speed recovery.

Surgeons at NCH are using a groundbreaking robotic method (combined with bone grafting) to repair pars fractures in young athletes, reducing recovery time to as little as three to four months compared to the full year needed for traditional spinal fusion.

Yesterday at Canterbury's regional finals, the boys team beat Saint Stephen's 2-0 and reached the state semifinals while the girls team won 3-2 against Out-of-Door to earn a spot in the final four.

They will face the next challenge next week in Auburndale.

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.

Naples Bead Pop-up Show

11 AM – 4 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Naples — Check website for admission details — Discover unique beads and accessories at this vibrant pop-up show.

Clarksdale Blues Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — Daniels Pavilion at Artis Naples Fl — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Clarksdale Blues in a premier Naples venue.

Paul Reiser Performance

2:30-5:30 p.m. — Artis—Naples — $206-$274 — Enjoy an entertaining evening with comedian Paul Reiser in a dynamic performance.