Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Emails show that state officials began building an immigration detention center called Alligator Alcatraz on an airstrip in Collier County while local leaders were still checking a rumor. Gov. DeSantis’s executive order sped up the project by bypassing local rules and legal processes, and the facility opened on July 1—officials now face legal challenges and oversight questions. ABC7
- ➤ Good Mood Ranch, a family-run farm in East Naples, received a notice that it must remove all animals and structures within 60 days due to a dispute over its protected wetlands land — owner Luc Goemaere has appealed the decision and started a petition that has drawn over 1,200 signatures as local agencies review the case. Fox 4
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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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Jason Scoop Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an evening of laughter with impressionist Jason Scoop's hilarious takes on pop culture.
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Pedro Gonzalez Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Minimum purchase required — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Colombian American comedian Pedro Gonzalez sharing his unique immigrant stories.
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Josh Wolf Live Stand-Up
7-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of laughter with stand-up comedian Josh Wolf and enjoy a unique comedic perspective on family and life.
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Artists in Bloom
July 19 – October 26 — Naples Botanical Garden — Free entry — Explore diverse artworks inspired by the vibrant landscapes of the garden.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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