Monday, February 24th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of February.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Florida Highway Patrol apprehended participants in a large-scale street takeover involving over 25 high-performance vehicles and a helicopter on I-75, labelled as 'chaotic' by officials. Fox 4
- ➤ Florida Highway Patrol arrested and cited individuals involved in a high-speed racing event on I-75 involving over 25 exotic cars, blockades, and a low-flying helicopter capturing the action. Naples Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The red-cockaded woodpecker's status has been improved from endangered to threatened, reflecting its population recovery in Southwest Florida. News-Press
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Cha Cha Dance Class for Beginners
This group class focuses on teaching the fundamentals of the Cha Cha dance, helping beginners gain confidence in social dance settings.
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Cocktail Scavenger Hunt at Naples Botanical Garden
Participate in a garden-wide scavenger hunt to discover plant ingredients for craft cocktails while answering trivia and learning from a Garden educator.
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Mike Vecchione Stand-Up Comedy Show in Naples
Comedian Mike Vecchione will perform live at Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Rafi Bastos
Jewish-Brazilian comedian Rafi Bastos brings his unique humor and viral stand-up clips to Off The Hook Comedy Club for an entertaining performance.
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Saturday Evening Social Dance at Modern Steps
Enjoy an evening of salsa, cha cha, tango, waltz, and swing dancing with an in-house DJ at a community dance event.
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19th Annual TD Bank Naples Bike Brunch
This popular annual event offers various cycling options ranging from 5 to 62 miles in a community-oriented atmosphere at Cambier Park.
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GGCP Learn to Swim Level 1 Program
A youth swimming program designed for ages 6-13 that teaches basic water safety and swimming skills at Golden Gate Community Park.
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iPossessed Comedy Tour: Carl Rimi & Bob Rayhart Live
Comedians Carl Rimi and Bob Rayhart will perform live at Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples, showcasing their unique comedic styles on March 4, 2025.
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iPossessed Comedy Tour featuring Carl Rimi and Bob Rayhart Live in Naples, FL
The iPossessed Comedy Tour will showcase comedians Carl Rimi and Bob Rayhart at Off The Hook Comedy Club, providing an evening of entertainment and humor.
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Chamber Music Evening with Pavel Haas Quartet and Milana Strezeva
Experience a captivating evening of Antonín Dvořák's masterpieces performed by the acclaimed Pavel Haas Quartet alongside pianist Milana Strezeva at Artis—Naples.
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