Naples
Today
Sunday, June 29th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Naples Botanical Garden hosted its Tasting the Tropics Festival on Saturday — a free event for locals — and extended it through today to let hundreds sample about a dozen tropical fruits from Asia, the Caribbean and Brazil. Neighbors learned how to process fruits and could buy fruiting trees — horticulture expert Brian Galligan noted — as part of the event. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Protesters gathered at the access road to the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on June 28th to oppose the construction of an immigrant detention center — called Alligator Alcatraz — with activist Betty Osceola leading the protest. A steady stream of trucks was seen entering the site — a sign of heavy activity during the demonstration. Naples Daily News
- ➤ Hundreds gathered along U.S. Route 41 near the Miami-Dade and Collier County line to protest the planned migrant detention center in the Everglades—dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz' by state leaders. Indigenous protestors claim the project will harm their sacred land and disrupt the local ecosystem. ABC7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ticks stay active all year so residents should check their skin, clothing, and pets after outdoor activities like hiking or gardening. Experts say removing attached ticks within 24 hours lowers the risk of tick-borne diseases — using bug spray and long sleeves adds extra protection. NBC2
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GGCC Camp Collier Week 05
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Golden Gate Community Center — $85 weekly payment required — Kids enjoy games, crafts, sports, and community guest activities each themed week.
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Comedian Fred Rubino Live in Naples
7-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Fred Rubino and his hilarious takes on life.
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Mario Ramil Live Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — $200 minimum for VIP suite — Experience an unforgettable night of comedy and music with Mario Ramil and friends.
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Free Admission to The Garden
9 AM – 2 PM — Naples Botanical Garden — Free entry — Celebrate the 4th of July with complimentary access to beautiful garden views.
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1900 Rugrat Live Concert
10 PM - 2 AM — Dimension Event Center — Ticket information available — Experience an electrifying night with the legendary band 1900 Rugrat live in Naples.
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Omaya Studio Full Moon Ceremony
7-9 p.m. — Omaya Studio — Cost varies — Experience an evening of yoga, sound healing, meditation, and herbal tea tasting for inner calm.
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Zoltan Kaszas Live Comedy in Naples
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of hilarious observational humor from acclaimed comedian Zoltan Kaszas.
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Freestyle Old School Dance Party and Michael Jackson Tribute
7-11:59 p.m. — Dimension Event Center — $30 and up — Dance to classic Freestyle hits and enjoy a live tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
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Steve Trevino Live Comedy Show
8-9:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the humor of America’s Favorite Husband, Steve Trevino, in a night filled with laughter.
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GGCC Camp Collier MS Week 07
7:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. — Golden Gate Community Center — $15 per week — Enroll for a week of summer fun and activities for ages 5-14 at this family-friendly camp.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
~ Chinese Proverb
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