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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Florida Gulf Coast University received a $100,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to build an outdoor classroom at the Naples Children & Education Foundation Early Childhood Center that will finish this fall—Baker Senior Center Naples will offer free eye screenings for seniors on Tuesday, June 17 from 1 to 3. A charity golf tournament raised over $100,000 for STARability Foundation and 35 local high school students won $840,000 in scholarships. Naples Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ America's Military and 1st Responders Museum, located next to the rental car kiosks at Naples Airport, displays over 7,000 artifacts—covering history from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts—and is now seeking a larger facility due to airport renovations. The volunteer-run museum, started in 2006, continues to honor local military service as the community reflects on Memorial Day weekend. Florida Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ University of Florida researchers are developing a next-day prediction model for harmful algae in Florida waterways using water samples from the Caloosahatchee River—this project with North Carolina State and University of South Florida aims to give water managers a simple tool to assess risks. News-Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Public health experts say the mental health crisis among children is growing with rising depression, anxiety, and self-harm pushing suicide to be a top cause of death in youth. National data show that up to 40% of high school students feel persistent sadness (a key sign of the crisis) and local professionals have seen cases in children as young as 5 (indicating an urgent need for early help). Florida Weekly
- ➤ Golisano Children's Health Center in Naples will remain open after Lee Health signed a new lease and resolved a civil case — an eviction notice was not enforced by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. The center will continue providing pediatric services to families in Collier County. Fox 4
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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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Stomp Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Artis—Naples — Ticket prices vary — Experience mesmerizing rhythms created from everyday objects in this thrilling show.
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Dustin Sims Live Performance
7 PM — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Two item minimum purchase — Experience the hilarious storytelling of comedian Dustin Sims from Alabama.
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Medal Madness Race Series
8 AM - 12 PM — Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park — Registration required — Compete in various distance races from 1M to Half Marathon and earn your medal.
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Sir Paul Live Tribute
6-8 p.m. — Giuseppe and the Lion — Dinner required — Celebrate the music of Sir Paul McCartney and The Beatles with a live tribute performance.
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ENCP Camp Collier MS WEEK 02
7:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. — East Naples Community Park — $15.00 per week — A fun summer camp for children ages 5-14 with before and after care options.
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Comedian Correy Bell Live in Naples
7-11 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket price varies — Enjoy a night of laughter with Chicago's rising comedic star Correy Bell.
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