Naples
Today
Friday, July 25th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ LCEC partnered with Meals of Hope and the Guadalupe Center to distribute fresh food and baby products to over 100 families at the Van Otterloo Family Campus for Learning in Immokalee—employees and volunteers from the Power of Us program helped support community programs that sustain neighborhoods. Coastal Breeze News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Art lovers can visit the Baker Museum for free every Sunday this summer at the Artis—Naples campus, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. The museum will display art by Dale Chihuly, Rene Magritte, a show on the Everglades and climate change — plus a Student Exhibition with over 200 works until Aug. 31. News-Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Siddharth Narayan said Florida's mangrove forests reduced flood damage during Hurricane Ian in Collier County-saving $62 million and protecting over 8,000 people. His study found that mangroves cut flood damage by 25% on average statewide and warned that their benefits may change as warming temperatures shift the forests north. Coastal Breeze News
- ➤ The Florida Python Challenge—running from July 11 to July 20—took place in South Florida to fight invasive Burmese pythons and drew more than 900 hunters from the United States and Canada. Participants competed in professional, novice, and military categories for a cash prize, with winners yet to be announced. Naples Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Collier Fire is launching an ambulance service in Naples that will take patients directly to the hospital—this new step comes as emergency calls rise and the department handled over 25,000 calls last year, with most being for medical needs. WINK News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Florida now features 12 restaurants combining tasty food and eye-catching decor — ideal for social media photos. Naples spots such as Fogg Cafe at Naples Botanical Garden and Limon Rooftop Bar join other venues in Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs, offering diners unique settings to enjoy a meal and snap a selfie. Naples Daily News
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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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Back to School Bash & Backpack Giveaway
11 AM – 4 PM — Golden Gate Community Park — Free entry — Enjoy free backpacks, fun games, and family-friendly activities to kick off the school year.
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Artists in Bloom Exhibition
July 19 – October 26 — Naples Botanical Garden — General admission required — Experience a vibrant art exhibition inspired by the stunning landscapes of the botanical garden.
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Artists in Bloom Exhibition
July 19 - October 26 — Naples Botanical Garden — Admission varies — Explore the vibrant interpretations of nature by diverse artists.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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