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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A legal expert answered community association questions from Naples residents about 50/50 raffles, removal of committee members, installing EV charging stations, and refunding surplus special assessments. The expert explained that raffles are generally illegal for non-charitable groups, removals must follow the bylaws, EV stations can be installed without a vote, and surplus funds belong to the current unit owner—advice that is informational only. Naples Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Boater Freedom Act on Monday, allowing Gulf Coast boaters to buy gas or electric boats without local rules and requiring law enforcement to have probable cause before stopping a vessel. The law protects marine areas—manatee zones, wake speeds, seagrass—and sets up a five-year safety decal program along with funding for new boat ramps and marina improvements, taking effect July 1. ABC7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Collier County needs Type O negative and Type A positive blood donors before Memorial Day weekend. The Community Blood Center is accepting donations at the NCH Business Center at 1100 Immokalee Road in Naples on Tuesday from 11 a.m. — 7 p.m. and on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. — 4 p.m. WGCU
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Collier County home sellers listed properties at a median price of $754,500 in April, marking a 2.7% drop from March according to Realtor.com data. There were 1,410 new listings and homes stayed on the market for a median of 81 days — above the national median of 50 days. Naples Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Naples hosted Venice in a spring football game on May 20 at Staver Field at 7:30 p.m.—the contest featured teams coming off back-to-back 10-win seasons with Naples highlighting quarterback Alijah Molina and James LaChance and Venice rooting rising star Dorien Irving-Jones and top edge-rusher Asharri Charles. Naples Daily News
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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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Late Spring Tasting Experience
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Old Vines Supper Club — Reservations required — Discover unique flavors at the reimagined tasting experience for late spring.
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Summer Reset: Skin & Hair Reimagined
6-9 p.m. — REnew YU, Naples — Free entry — Experience skin and hair rejuvenation with exclusive treatments, live music, and complimentary refreshments.
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5k Fitness Party 5.0
8:00 – 11:30 AM — Ankrolab Brewing Company — Registration fees apply — Experience a fun blend of running, Pilates, and yoga at this vibrant community fitness event.
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Vic DiBitetto Live Stand-Up Comedy
6-10 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Vic DiBitetto, a veteran of stand-up comedy.
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VYCP Tennis Camp
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Vineyards Community Park — Cost included — Learn tennis skills with certified pros in a fun and motivational camp.
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