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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Naples court ruled that the outdoor drag show and Pride Fest can go on at Cambier Park on June 7 — the ruling stops city interference by allowing the event without age limits or permit cancellations while requiring a $100 bond and upholding First Amendment rights. WINK News
- ➤ The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Wiggins Pass Flotilla will host National Safe Boating Week events from May 17 through May 23 to teach boat safety in Southwest Florida — local activities include an open house at Vanderbilt Drive in Naples on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a kayak rescue workshop in Naples on May 18. WGCU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Naples Ballet will perform Sleeping Beauty at Hayes Hall at Artis Naples at 7 p.m. on May 15 — Gulfshore Opera will present its Journey Through the Americas concert series across outdoor venues from May 14 to May 18, featuring the GO Divas and Latin Infusion. WGCU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Florida paid the lowest gas prices on Sunday as the statewide average dropped to $2.93 per gallon, down 17 cents from last week and 54 cents from last year, AAA said. Fears of a trade war causing a recession had eased but rising oil prices—after increasing 5% last week—could push pump prices higher soon. Fox 4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida’s school districts have set last days of school between May 22 and June 5, with most counties finishing the week after Memorial Day on May 26 and some students ending the year in early June. State lawmakers are reviewing plans to delay middle and high school start times next year because cost concerns and bus driver shortages have prompted feedback—2025 will also include 12 federal holidays with Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day overlapping. News-Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sara Crosby, founder of Keira's Kougars Care Inc., told Gulf Coast News that her nonprofit helps families pay for tests, scans, and treatments for brain cancer. She started the group after her daughter Keira died from the disease and now works during Brain Cancer Awareness Month when 93,000 people will be diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2025 — offering support to ease costly medical bills. ABC7
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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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The Funniest Stand-Up in the Country - Women On!!!
8 PM — Opera Naples — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with Alejandra Añez and special guest Maisa Roca.
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