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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Café Seabreeze and Sunny House Cafe opened recently on busy streets in East Naples and North Naples—first-time restaurant owners with years of experience plan to connect with local diners this summer. The Naples Press
- ➤ Mercato Shops in North Naples will begin summer construction to upgrade the central Piazza with new seating, a permanent stage, expanded turf and added shade. Once complete, the revamped area will serve as the main venue for over 100 annual events—offering an improved space for local gatherings. ABC7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kevin Perez, 21, was arrested Tuesday after investigators found he had hidden an Apple AirTag in his ex-girlfriend's car to track her without consent—he now faces charges of unlawful surveillance. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Python Challenge began in the Everglades as hunters and hobbyists work to capture invasive Burmese pythons and win a $10,000 prize—this 10-day event ends at 5 p.m. on July 20. WINK News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the City of Naples will use Fraser—an artificial-intelligence mobile app—to set up inspections and file permits for contractors. Chatbots will answer common permitting questions and the permitting review process will take minutes rather than hours or days. The Naples Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Last year, Naples Comprehensive Health announced a partnership with Northwestern Medicine to expand cancer care in Southwest Florida — the collaboration gives NCH access to oncology experts, second opinion referrals and the latest clinical trial options. The Naples Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bill Kramer was honored as a Hall of Famer—adding another milestone to his long career in sports. The Naples Press
- ➤ Fort Myers High alum Zach Root — who pitched for Arkansas with a 9-6 record, 3.62 ERA and 126 strikeouts — is expected to be drafted in the 2025 MLB Draft in Atlanta on July 13 and 14. He is linked with clubs like the Braves, Padres, Mariners and Yankees. Naples Daily News
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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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Early Summer Tasting Experience
5-8:30 p.m. — Old Vines Supper Club — Menu & Reservations Available — Experience a signature tasting menu curated for the season at a highly-rated venue.
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Artists in Bloom Exhibition
July 19 - October 26 — Naples Botanical Garden — Regular admission — Discover artistic interpretations inspired by the botanical beauty of Naples.
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Artists in Bloom
10 a.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Explore diverse artistic interpretations inspired by the vibrant landscapes of the garden.
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Artists in Bloom
July 19 - October 26 — Naples Botanical Garden — Free with admission — Explore diverse artistic interpretations inspired by the garden's vibrant landscapes.
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