Good morning, Naples.

NASA will launch the Artemis II SLS rocket no earlier than 6:24 p.m. ET today from Kennedy Space Center, sending three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day mission around the moon.

Depending on weather, residents may view the rocket from many parts of Florida + neighboring areas.

Naples ranked No. 1 among small metros for women-owned businesses in a study released in March by Coworking Cafe (the report notes a 46% GDP increase and high business formation rates).

On March 31, Naples gas prices rose 20.3 cents to $4.227 per gallon as statewide averages topped $4 for the first time in four years; the surge came after 32 days of an Iran war that disrupted oil supplies — raising expectations of continued changes at the pump.

Gas prices in Florida jumped above $4 per gallon overnight on March 31 as oil supply disruptions from the Iran war pushed costs higher, with Naples recording $4.227 per gallon at the pump.

Firefighters (and other essential workers) in Collier County face high housing costs as over half commute from afar, with average home prices near $700k and starting salaries around $60k.

At a recent roundtable, Senator Rick Scott introduced a bill to offer a tax break for first-time homebuyers.

Two U.S. senators are investigating allegations of a 'torture box' at the Alligator Alcatraz detention center in Ochopee & community officials have not yet provided further details.

Mitch Fatel Live Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with renowned comedians Mitch Fatel and Jordan Garnett.

Friday After 5

5-8 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Full menu available — Explore the garden after-hours while enjoying live music and unique local art.

Easter Sunday Dinner Special

4-9 p.m. — Giuseppe and the Lion — Dinner specials range from $9.95 to $52.95 — Enjoy a festive dining experience with live music and Easter-themed dishes.

Monday Trivia Night in Naples

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Midnight Tavern — Free to play — Test your knowledge and compete for prizes with friends during a lively trivia night.

Naples Trivia Night

7-8:30 p.m. — Celebration Park Naples — Free entry — Unleash your inner trivia buff and compete for gift card prizes at this fun weekly event.

Thursday Night Trivia in Naples

7-8:30 p.m. — K.C.‘s Parrot 41 — Free entry — Test your wits in a fun team trivia competition with prizes for top teams.

W.O.N.D.E.R in the Garden

10 a.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Families explore, create, and learn with fun activities in a beautiful garden setting.

US Open Pickleball Championships

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — East Naples Community Park — Check the website for pricing — Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the most prestigious pickleball tournament in the world.

Darren Fleet Live Show

6-9 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic genius of Darren Fleet with a performance filled with laughter and inspiration.

W.O.N.D.E.R in the Garden

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — An engaging family program for creativity and exploration in the garden.