Naples
Today
Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in East Naples voiced concerns over a proposed Costco project along Collier Boulevard (Rattlesnake Hammock Road) due to fears of heavy traffic affecting safety near Regional Hospital and local businesses. Collier County commissioners held a public hearing yesterday at 9 a.m. to gather input on the plan. NBC2
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After stopping a concert on July 12 in Atlantic City because he said he couldn’t sing, Darius Rucker rested his voice and is set to headline Naples’ Live Fest on December 13 at Tiburon Golf Club at The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort — he will perform with Rock Republic and American Idol semifinalist Casey Bishop while more acts are to be announced. News-Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A class-action lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges detainees at the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility are denied confidential attorney access due to infrequent, monitored collect calls—plaintiffs include detainees, law firms and a legal services organization. The suit names Gov. DeSantis and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and claims First Amendment and due process rights are violated—attorneys say detainees have little way to contest their detention. ABC7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Florida growth is on the rise as the Breaking Ground newsletter delivers key local deals with the Hoffmann family's purchase of a building on Fifth Avenue South, Blackstone's agreement to buy the troubled Sunseeker Resort for $200 million from Allegiant airlines, and the start of groundbreaking on a $295 million heart center in Naples—adding weekly updates on store openings and market trends. Naples Daily News
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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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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.
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Artists in Bloom Exhibition
All day — Naples Botanical Garden — Admission fee applies — Discover the artistic interpretations of nature's beauty in a vibrant display of creativity.
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Artists in Bloom Exhibition
July 19 – October 26 — Naples Botanical Garden — Free with admission — Explore vibrant art inspired by the natural beauty of the botanical landscapes.
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Creative Re-boot Workshop
5-8 p.m. — Artist's Studio — Reserve your spot — Explore new problem solving skills and artistic voice through collage and printmaking.
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Open House at Lely Resort
5-8 p.m. — 6901 Bent Grass Dr, Naples, FL — $932,000 — Explore this spacious 3-bedroom home with a pool and resort-style amenities in a tropical setting.
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VYCP Camp Collier Before and After Care
7:15 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. — Vineyards Community Park — $15 per week — Convenient childcare for kids enrolled in Camp Collier during extended hours.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Simone de Beauvoir
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