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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Valerie’s House offers free grief support for children and families in Collier County; three visitors—Brennan P., Chris C. and Connor P.—will make calming jars as part of tonight’s session, a program that has helped Naples families cope with loss since 2017. Florida Weekly
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Naples' Sails Restaurant earned a spot on OpenTable's Top 100 Brunch Restaurants for 2025—its second year on the list with a 4.8-star rating from 780 reviews just in time for Mother's Day. Located at 301 Fifth Ave. S., the restaurant serves dishes inspired by flavors from France, Italy, and Greece. Naples Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ FGCU TheatreLab is showing The Wolves, a coming-of-age play by Sarah DeLappe directed by Barry Cavin that follows a high school girls soccer team striving to be the best in the region—showings will continue until April 27. WGCU
- ➤ The Naples Players will perform The Hallelujah Girls at Kizzie Theater from May 7 to 25—a comedy about women from Georgia who join forces to change their lives. The show stars Betsy Greenblatt and Mitch Frank—both active in Naples' local theater scene—as they bring heartfelt humor to the stage. Life In Naples
- ➤ FGCU professor Thomas Cimarusti revived Koreshan music by matching text from an archived soundbook with songs he and a student traced; his new hymn book now features 21 songs from the historic Koreshan sect that once lived at Koreshan State Park—an effort that preserves a unique part of our local heritage. WGCU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Naples police cars are now equipped with 76 LifeVac choking rescue devices donated today by NCH Health System, Collier Community Foundation & LifeVac. The handheld device helps remove objects from a choking person when the Heimlich maneuver fails, giving first responders another lifesaving tool. ABC7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tennis legend Andre Agassi will make his pro pickleball debut at the US Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, which runs April 26–May 3 at East Naples Community Park. He will partner with top-ranked Anna Leigh Waters as he looks to bring his tennis skills to the pickleball court. Naples Daily News
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Sweet Charity Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Gulfshore Playhouse — Tickets available — Experience the charm of 'Sweet Charity' live in Naples.
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Saturday Social Dance
7-10 p.m. — Modern Steps School Of Dance — $20/person — Dance the night away with salsa, cha cha, tango, and more at this lively evening event.
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Ham on Wry
10 AM – 4 PM — Sugden Regional Park — $25 — Don’t miss the excitment!
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GGCP Pre-School Swim Lessons Level 2
6:00-6:30 p.m. — Golden Gate Community Park — Contact for registration — Enhance swimming skills and water safety with independent swimming instruction.
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Night Club Slow for Beginners Dance Class
7-8 p.m. — Modern Steps School Of Dance — $15/person — Learn the basics of Night Club Slow dancing in a supportive group setting.
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Comedian Carter Anderson Live in Naples
7-11 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticketed event — Get ready to laugh with Texas comedian Carter Anderson, known for his viral videos and stand-up performances.
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AIR Let's Draw & Paint (Drop-In) Session
5:30-7 p.m. — Golden Gate Community Park — Registration required — Unleash your creativity through drawing and painting with various materials.
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Cinco De Mayo Family Celebration
6-8 p.m. — Golden Gate Community Park — $15 per person — Enjoy a family-friendly evening with dancing, games, and delicious Mexican food to celebrate Cinco De Mayo.
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Stress Reduction Techniques Workshop
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Collier Museum at Government Center — Free, donations accepted — Learn to activate peace in your life with mindfulness and breathing techniques.
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SurDeluxe Spanish Rock Night
7-8 p.m. — Legends Sports Bar & Lounge — Ticketed event — Experience the best of Spanish rock music live in Naples.
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