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Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Freedom Waters Foundation offers adaptive sailing programs at Sugden Regional Park with outings held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. October through April to give children and adults with disabilities, at-risk youth and veterans the chance to enjoy a safe water experience—volunteers and boat owners are invited to share their vessels and support the program. Florida Weekly
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vehicle crashed on Immokalee Road early Thursday morning after a driver sped up to flee a traffic stop for no headlights, injuring two people who were taken to a hospital (Collier County authorities reported) and the crash remains under investigation (Florida Highway Patrol). NBC2
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shake Shack announced plans to open a restaurant in Naples as part of its three-city expansion after Chief Development Officer Andrew McCaughan confirmed the move on July 2. The new location will be one of 34 openings this year—part of the chain’s goal to grow to 1,500 company-operated restaurants. Naples Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Florida Python Challenge will run from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 11 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 20 as hunters work to remove invasive Burmese pythons from commission-managed lands in South Florida. Experts say the large snakes (which are nonvenomous) do not kill people but threaten the Everglades ecosystem. Naples Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lucy’s Law went into effect July 1 to raise penalties for boaters who leave a crash scene—if someone is seriously hurt boat operators will face second-degree felony charges and if a fatality occurs they will face first-degree felony charges with boating DUI penalties now matching those for car drivers. ABC7
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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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Omaya Studio: Spiritual Q&A
7-9 p.m. — Omaya Studio — Free entry — Engage in a live conversation exploring ego, energy, and inner awakening in a supportive environment.
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Free Mosquitofish Distribution
6-8 p.m. — Sugden Regional Park — Free event — Get free mosquitofish to help control mosquito larvae in standing water around your home.
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Opening Reception of Local Dining Experience
5:30-7 p.m. — Collier Museum at Government Center — Not specified — Celebrate Naples' culinary heritage from beloved dive bars to haute cuisine.
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Rafi Bastos Stand-Up Comedy
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — VIP and General Admission options — Experience hilarious and thought-provoking comedy from renowned Brazilian comic Rafi Bastos.
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