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Saturday, May 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission finished its investigation into Florida’s first deadly black bear attack after finding partial remains of 89-year-old Robert Markel 100 yards from his Jerome home on Monday & killed three bears weighing 207, 263 and 434 pounds after evidence linked a bear to the attack.  ABC7

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Today, Lowe's is hosting a giveaway for the first 150 MyLowe's Rewards members at local Lowe's, where shoppers can join the free program to earn points + get discounts and member gifts. The ongoing Rewards Week sale runs from May 8 through May 14, offering savings on power tools, appliances, and more.  News-Press
  • Naples’ 27-year-old Inn on Fifth is moving forward with an expansion that will replace a 1970s-era bank building with eleven luxury three-story suites—each offering a kitchen, living room, balconies and a plunge pool.  The Naples Press

CRIME NEWS

  • A 32-year-old woman from Lehigh Acres, Crystal Garza, was arrested for allegedly serving as the getaway driver in armed robberies at five Immokalee locations from Jan. 1 to Feb. 4 — her husband, Christopher Arrick Townsend, has been in jail since Feb. 27 on similar charges.  WINK News
  • A car crashed through St. Matthew’s House thrift store in Naples in April and hurt several people—Ali Gallahue who broke a bone, cut her foot, and hit her head—and suspect Donald Lee Russell Jr. is now in jail on seven felony charges.  NBC2

CULTURE NEWS

  • Noemi Perez explained that her path to motherhood started with a quiet note left on her parents’ kitchen table—she did not begin with a typical list of baby gifts.  The Naples Press

HEALTH NEWS

  • Naples Comprehensive Health’s Wingard Stroke Institute adopted the FDA-approved Neuroguard IEP System — a tool that improves the safety and effectiveness of carotid artery procedures.  The Naples Press

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Mother's Day Dinner Celebration

    2-9 p.m. — Giuseppe and the Lion — Happy Hour food and drinks — Make Mother’s Day memorable with dinner specials and a festive atmosphere.

    Sun, 5/11/25

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  • GGCC ASA W/S Week 18

    3-6 p.m. — Golden Gate Community Center — Registration required — A fun and safe environment for kids with sports, arts, and homework assistance.

    Mon, 5/12/25

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  • Naples Historical Society’s Talk of the Town!

    2-3 p.m. — Collier Museum at Government Center — Free entry — Discover the captivating history of Naples and the events that shaped the community.

    Tue, 5/13/25

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  • ELCP Kobudo Training

    7:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park — Cost varies (uniform/testing fees) — Enhance your Karate skills with Kobudo to improve dexterity and coordination.

    Wed, 5/14/25

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  • Naples Ballet - The Sleeping Beauty

    7-8:30 p.m. — Artis—Naples — Tickets available — Experience Tchaikovsky's enchanting ballet masterpiece that has captivated audiences for over 130 years.

    Thu, 5/15/25

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  • Aerosmith and Loverboy Tribute Concert

    8-9:30 p.m. — South Street - Founders Square — Legendary food and drinks — Experience high-energy tributes to America's greatest rock bands.

    Fri, 5/16/25

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  • Survival Skills Family Day

    11 AM – 2 PM — Collier Museum at Government Center — Free entry — Learn essential survival skills while having fun in the great outdoors.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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  • Grand Opening of Local Financial Branch

    7-8 p.m. — 5003 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL — Free entry — Celebrate with music, games, and financial education at this community-focused event.

    Sun, 5/18/25

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  • GGCC After School Program Week 19

    3-6 p.m. — Golden Gate Community Center — N/A — A safe and fun environment for kids ages 5-12 featuring sports, arts, crafts, and homework time.

    Mon, 5/19/25

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  • 100 Layer Lasagna Night

    10 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Barbatella — Check with restaurant for pricing — Indulge in Chef Jason Goddard's legendary 100 Layer Lasagna during a special Tuesday dinner service.

    Tue, 5/20/25

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