Naples
Today
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new study finds that many childcare centers in our county are full and costly for families, with 73% on waitlists and 60% of parents saying cost limits their options. Naples Children & Education Foundation will invest $8 million to expand access — local plans also include recruiting more early childhood educators and improving transportation options to ease the shortage. Naples Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen Collier County high school seniors have been named finalists for the 2025 Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award, with the winner to be announced on May 15 at the 36th annual banquet at the Ritz-Carlton Tiburón Resort (keynote by former Miami star Jonathan Vilma). Each finalist will receive $5,000 while the winner earns a $10,000 scholarship (given as $2,500 per year over four years). Naples Daily News
- ➤ Lee County high schools nominated 42 student-athletes for the 39th annual Rotary South Scholar Athlete Banquet held today at Bell Tower DoubleTree—top male and female athletes will be recognized and Service Above Self Award scholarships totaling $41,200 will be given. News-Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lee Health launched the Hospital at Home program last November at Gulf Coast Medical Center to care for patients with pneumonia, COPD, heart failure, and other conditions at home. The program expanded at Cape Coral Hospital on May 8—using video visits and in-home treatments—aiming to lower hospital readmissions. Naples Daily News
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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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Brain Boost: Stroke Prevention and Cognitive Health
8-9:30 a.m. — Terracina Grand — Free entry — Enhance your knowledge on preventing strokes and improving cognitive health with expert insights from a neurology specialist.
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