Friday, May 30th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, the 15th annual Pets on Third parade had many dogs and a few mini horses dressed in work costumes that raised over $5,000 for Humane Society Naples. The event on Third Street South supported adoption, fostering and animal care programs—next year's parade will feature a new theme. NBC2
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forecasters warn that rapid hurricane intensification leaves little time to prepare for storms—Hurricane Otis in 2023 saw winds jump 105 mph in 21 hours, causing 56 deaths and billions in damages—and past U.S. Category 5 landfalls stress the need for Naples residents to update evacuation plans. NBC2
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Naples native Jenson Van Emburgh became world No. 1 in Class 3 para table tennis after winning three international gold medals in Slovenia and São Paulo — he trains full-time at Naples Pong under coach Jeff Yamada. He is preparing for an August match in Spokane and two other major tournaments later this year — his success brings pride to his hometown. Fox 4
- ➤ Southwest Florida high school sports had a memorable 2024 to 2025 season—with teams and individual athletes reaching new heights—and the Sports Awards on May 29 honored top performers with former MLB All-Star Mike Lowell as guest speaker. Naples Daily News
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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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Comedy Night with Paul Farahvar
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of dry humor from Chicago's Paul Farahvar, exploring the comedic trials of being the unmarried son of middle eastern parents.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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