Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A rollover crash occurred in Bonita Springs on Friday night at 10:45 p.m. near Bonita Beach Road Southeast and Logan Boulevard—Bonita Springs Fire Department and Lee County EMS responded to investigate the crash and check if anyone was injured. NBC2
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tayeba Hussien (a lifelong SWFL resident and bilingual first generation Bengali American) said she chose journalism to help others by using her writing skills to share critical news with local readers. She aims to build trust by providing accurate, timely coverage and her profile details her journey from graduating UCF (2024) to reporting for Naples Daily News and The News-Press. Naples Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal bill will lower the required sugar in pasteurized orange juice from 10.5% to 10% as explained by Sen. Ashley Moody who co-introduced the measure. The change may help Floridian citrus growers use more local product—reducing their reliance on imports. ABC7
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lo's Yoga offers beach yoga classes on Vanderbilt Beach, Naples, running Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and a session today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Participants pay $15 cash + $16 via Venmo and should bring a towel + yoga mat as weather may lead to changes. Naples Daily News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Data from Realtor.com showed that in February the median home sale price in Collier County rose to $675,000, up 5.3% from January and 7.1% from February last year. Single-family homes sold for a median of $800,000 and condominiums and townhomes for $510,000 while overall recorded sales dropped 19.8% compared to February last year (data based on real estate deed records). Naples Daily News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spring Bourbon Dinner Featuring Buffalo Trace
6-8 p.m. — Old Vines Naples at Mercato — Ticketed event — Experience a four-course meal paired with Buffalo Trace bourbon in a celebration of one of America's finest distilleries.
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~ Alfred Adler
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