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Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Collier County Public Schools named the district’s future elementary school Ave Maria Elementary School after a survey that received 329 responses. The school will be built on Anthem Parkway in Ave Maria (about five miles north of Oil Well Road) and a mascot survey will run (today to May 25) while construction begins in June and a principal is chosen in September ahead of an August opening. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ May 15 was the start of the rainy season, which means hurricane season is nearly here. Sunshine Ace Hardware advised locals to buy generators, flashlights, batteries, and enough food and water for three days—helping families get ready for power outages and severe storms—so they can stay safe. ABC7
- ➤ The U.S. Drought Monitor from May 15 shows slight improvement inland as extreme drought still affects most of southwest Florida — counties in Glades, Hendry, DeSoto, and eastern Charlotte fell to severe drought while Lee, Collier, and western Charlotte remain at extreme levels. Recent rains brought 1 to 3 inches to some areas, but little rainfall is expected through May 25, and burn bans remain in effect along with new water rules in Cape Coral. NBC2
- ➤ The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the South Florida Water Management District announced that the Florida Python Challenge will run from 12:01 a.m. on July 11 to 5 p.m. on July 20 to remove invasive Burmese pythons on seven commission-managed lands—participants can win a top prize of 10,000 dollars by catching the most snakes. Naples Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On May 15, the Canterbury School Cougars beat St. Johns Country Day 6—2 at Lee Health Sports Complex to win their fourth state baseball title in the past decade and first title since 2018. Coach Frank Turco said the team overcame a season of ups and downs — strong hitting and solid pitching helped clinch the championship. Naples Daily News
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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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The Richmonds Live Music Event
6-9 p.m. — Celebration Park Naples — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly evening with live music, delicious food trucks, and a stunning view of the bay.
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Comedian Carlos Mencia Live
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — $67-$100 — Experience the laughs with comedian Carlos Mencia at this vibrant comedy venue.
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Naples Into the Light Support Group
7-8 p.m. — Emanuel Lutheran Church — Free entry — A supportive group gathering to connect and share every Tuesday evening.
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