Naples
Today
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Housing Alliance, a new group that helps people find safe homes in Collier County, announced it received a $200,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation to fund its 2025 operations. The funds will expand its offices in Naples and Immokalee—improving reporting, fundraising and affordable housing services. Coastal Breeze News
- ➤ Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center will host a free Community Day on May 3, offering kayak demos+boat rides, eco-crafts+face painting, a photobooth, a new art exhibit by Florida Gulf Coast University students, food trucks and hands-on marine life experiences for visitors. The event will also let people learn about conservation and research at the Reserve that covers 40% of Collier County's shoreline. Life In Naples
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At the 32nd Southwest Florida Model UN competition held at FGCU in March, over 200 students from 18 high schools competed as Gulf Coast High awarded scholarships including a $2,000 prize to senior Isabella Lala for best single year performance—bringing total awards to about $60,000. FGCU and the Naples Council on World Affairs partnered to host the event, which relied on more than 120 community volunteers. Florida Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida offers many choices for eco-friendly biking, walking and running along its scenic trails and parks. Collier County will soon start building a 100-mile Paradise Coast Trail that connects Naples to Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Collier Seminole State Park, Ave Maria and Everglades City — it will also serve as the southern starting point for the 420-mile GulfCoast Trail and the 220-mile Collier to Polk Trail. Life In Naples
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ David Lawrence Centers will break ground on a new Behavioral Health Center near Bathey Lane that will nearly triple the number of adults receiving crisis care—part of the $160 million Hope for Collier plan to address the growing mental health crisis. The center will offer more bed capacity for care under the Baker Act and Marchman Act, ensuring that more community members can access help when needed. Life In Naples
- ➤ Demolition began yesterday at the Telford Education Center on the NCH Baker campus in downtown Naples to clear the site for the Schulze Family Cardiovascular and Stroke Critical Care Center — the new facility for advanced heart care. NCH officials said the project will support enhanced treatment for heart and stroke patients. News-Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 29th Terra Cotta Invitational will run from Friday through Sunday at Naples National Golf Club with 75 top amateur golfers including defending champion Luke Colton, who will try to repeat his win—donations from the free ticket event will go to a local children’s charity. The public is welcome to attend as the tournament showcases junior, mid-amateur and collegiate talent. News-Press
-
Friday After 5
5-8 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Full menu available — Explore the Garden with fun activities and live music on select evenings.
-
ENCP Bunny Hoppin' Easter Event
12-2 p.m. — East Naples Community Park — Pre-registration required — A drop-off event for ages 4-14 featuring an egg hunt, games, and pizza.
-
Dueling Pianos Experience
7-9 p.m. — Naples Bay Resort & Marina — $74.95 per person — Engage in a high-energy night of music and laughter with the dynamic Real Deal Dueling Pianos.
-
NLYH Women's Golf
8-9 a.m. — Lakewood Country Club — Available for additional golfers — Enjoy a friendly 9-hole round with fellow women golfers in the community.
-
Tuesday Evening Supper Club
5-9:30 p.m. — Old Vines Supper Club — $65 per person — Enjoy an elevated family-style dinner featuring a unique rotating menu crafted by talented chefs.
-
Sweet Charity Performance
3:30-10:30 p.m. — Gulfshore Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience the charm of Sweet Charity live in Naples.
-
Let There Be Light: Evening Healing Prayer Meeting
6-8 p.m. — Christian Healing Center of Naples — Free admission — A restorative gathering for healing prayer in a welcoming environment.
-
Early Spring Tasting Experience
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Old Vines Supper Club — Reservations recommended — Experience a reimagined seasonal tasting menu in a charming setting.
-
IMCP Eggs-travaganza
10 AM - 12 PM — Collier Museum at Government Center — Registration required — Enjoy an egg hunt and activities with the Easter Bunny for ages 1-12.
-
Street Wars Car Show in Naples
12-7 p.m. — Fernweh Ice Cream — $20 registration fee — Celebrate car culture with show awards, vendors, and a fun contest atmosphere.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A happy person isn't someone who's happy all the time. It's someone who effortlessly interprets events in a way that benefits them.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Naples Today
Welcome to the Naples Today, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Naples, Florida community. If you like the Naples Today, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Naples.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Naples and across Florida. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Naples Today
A free Naples community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://naplestodaynews.com/sitemap