Naples
Today
Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Masterpeace Art in Naples offers group and one-on-one workshops where participants try painting, printmaking, and pottery while enjoying a beverage — workshop details are shared on the studio's Instagram page. Naples Daily News
- ➤ The Naples Players were founded on Jan. 19, 1953 and staged their first production, I Remember Mama, on March 20 in what is now Gulfview Middle School—spurred by local leaders Henry and Mary Watkins. They later moved through multiple venues before settling at the Sugden Community Theatre, which underwent a $22 million expansion in 2024 and now hosts a 452-seat Kizzie Theater and a flexible 100-seat Tobye Studio Theatre. Naples Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 22, protesters including Native Americans + conservation groups gathered at an abandoned jetport in eastern Collier County to oppose the planned immigrant detention facility known as Alligator Alcatraz, with truck activity noted at the site; environmental groups allege the project may harm Big Cypress National Preserve. WGCU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida’s new condo law, effective July 1, requires boards to send both a proposed budget and a substitute budget without extra discretionary spending when the proposed budget exceeds 115 percent of last year’s, with owners voting on the substitute first. The law also allows boards to invest reserve funds in specified bank accounts without an owner vote—further guidance on spending rules is expected. News-Press
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Artists in Bloom Exhibition
July 19 - October 26 — Naples Botanical Garden — Regular admission — Discover artistic interpretations inspired by the botanical beauty of Naples.
-
Artists in Bloom
10 a.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Explore diverse artistic interpretations inspired by the vibrant landscapes of the garden.
-
Artists in Bloom
July 19 - October 26 — Naples Botanical Garden — Free with admission — Explore diverse artistic interpretations inspired by the garden's vibrant landscapes.
-
Artists in Bloom Exhibition
July 19 – October 26 — Naples Botanical Garden — Entry fee required — Explore diverse artistic interpretations inspired by the lush landscapes of the garden.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.
~ Andy McIntyre
About Naples Today
Welcome to the Naples Today, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Naples, Florida community. If you like the Naples Today, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Naples.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Naples and across Florida. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Naples Today
A free Naples community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://naplestodaynews.com/sitemap