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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SNIP Collier volunteers found a tiny puppy stuffed in a bag under a house when Ronnie and a tree trimmer helped pull it out, revealing a scared pup; more puppies and their mother were found in poor conditions and now are safe in a foster home + SNIP Collier asks for more volunteers to help other animals in need. WINK News
- ➤ Today, Purradise Gardens in Naples provides a safe home for about 260 street cats from Collier County by using five houses linked with screened decks and tunnels — managed entirely by volunteers under Executive Director Megan Sorbara. The nonprofit also runs nightly feeding programs at an industrial park off Airport Road and hosts weekend adoption events at PetSmart on Tarpon Bay Blvd, relying solely on donations including a $150,000 gift received last November. The Naples Press
- ➤ Pool Scouts and Hope Floats are working together to teach Naples kids water safety—efforts prompted by a near-drowning incident that changed one family's world in minutes. Their programs rely on donations and local partnerships to help prevent drownings in our community. The Naples Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Marco Island Center for the Arts and the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas are exchanging exhibitions that will showcase Latinx art and artists, with the Marco show open through July 1 and a reception on June 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Miami museum will host Marco to Miami from June 20 to July 20 to display 14 Marco Island artists — a plan that aims to strengthen cultural ties. WGCU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Naples City Council voted to end plans to purchase Stillwater Cove apartments for workforce housing due to high costs and flood risks—citing that renovations would be too expensive and unsafe. After months of debate, council members agreed the property may soon be demolished and redeveloped with higher priced housing. News-Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A historic River Park home that has been in the Rementeria-Griffin family for four generations will be elevated with state grant funds to protect it from flooding—a project that aims to boost the home’s resilience after severe hurricane damage. The Naples Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Naples High School cross country and track standout Tara Watkins—winner of the Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete award—received her trophy from Buddy Hornbeck earlier in May, marking a notable achievement in local sports. The Naples Press
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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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Open Water Scuba Class Orientation Night
6-9 p.m. — Scuba Outfitters, LLC — Free to attend — Prepare for your underwater adventure with fellow students and instructors at an informative evening.
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