Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Naples.
Pickle Rage in Fort Myers is opening its indoor pickleball courts to Special Olympics athletes for free, offering a place to compete, learn, and enjoy the game.
The group will hold an area competition on Sept. 13 at Veterans Park in Naples.
Diners have raised concerns that some restaurant patios may allow smoking where the law applies, and they say enforcement is the responsibility of state regulators.
Anyone suspecting a violation can file a complaint with DBPR or the Department of Health.
Independent bookstore Books on Third offers a cozy space for reading and community events.
Founded by local residents Shan O’Fee-Byrom and Lindsay Smith, it is located at 1300 3rd Street South in Old Naples and hosts regular book talks, clubs, and workshops.
REVIVE! Trash to Fashion will take place on Nov.
4 at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel, where over 30 couture designs made from recycled materials will compete for over $10,000 in prizes to benefit the J.N. 'Ding' Darling Refuge. A free public exhibit will run from Nov. 12 to Dec. 27.
Board member Ellen Vanderburg of United Way of Collier and the Keys donated $100,000 to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in honor of the late singer — her gift supports early literacy by helping young children receive free, age-appropriate books each month.
The Continental, Campiello and Le Colonial are offering summer specials—The Continental serves $12 bites and drinks daily from noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. until Oct.
12, Campiello features lunch deals and Sparkling Tuesdays, and Le Colonial unveils new cocktails and zero-proof drinks with Southeast Asian twists.
High school volleyball teams were ranked by The News-Press and Naples Daily News, with First Baptist leading the list (3-1 record) as North Fort Myers and Aubrey Rogers make their debut in the top 10.
The rankings cover teams from Lee, Collier, and LaBelle counties and will update weekly.
Palmetto Ridge beat Bonita Springs 28 to 14 on Monday after a two hour kickoff delay due to storms.
Coach Hampton earned his first win since taking over & Nicholas Dibenedetto contributed 145 total yards to help turn the game around.
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