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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.

CRIME NEWS

  • Police arrested Lucas James Ward after a hit-and-run crash on southbound I-75 at Mile Marker 131 that seriously injured a 24-year-old Bonita Springs man—officers later recovered his damaged Dodge Ram near an apartment complex on Three Oaks Parkway.  WINK News
  • A man was arrested after a Monday night hit-and-run on I-75 that injured a Bonita Springs driver when a Dodge Ram hit a disabled Kia; officials later found the truck with right-side damage and signs it had been wiped down—Lucas James Ward, 22 now faces charges for leaving the scene with serious injury and tampering with evidence.  NBC2

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Naples Botanical Garden opened in 2009 and is the youngest garden to earn the prestigious Garden Excellence Award. Visitors enjoy tropical displays, rare plants, and a Brazilian mural by Roberto Burle Marx — his only work on public display in North America.  Fox 4
  • This weekend, Naples hosts fun events including Disney on Ice at Hertz Arena running Sept 4-7 — a 9/11 journal exhibit of Jerry Sandford at Bonita Springs Historical Society on Sept 6-7 and Sept 13-14 — a local art exhibit at Naples Art Institute from Sept 2 until Nov 30 — Adam Sandler’s show at Hertz Arena on Sept 8 — and Evening on Fifth with live music on Sept 11.  Naples Daily News

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • In May, Collier County reported a median home sale price of $621,250—a 2.7% rise from April but an 11.3% drop from last May. Single-family homes sold for a median price of $730,000, and recorded sales fell by 18.4% compared to the previous year.  Naples Daily News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Tammy Pescatelli Live Stand-Up

    7-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — 2 item minimum purchase required — Experience the brassy humor of Cleveland's own comedy star Tammy Pescatelli.

    Thu, 9/4/25

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  • Shabbaton 2025

    9 p.m. - 11 p.m. — Naples Grande Beach Resort — Cost TBA — Experience a luxurious Shabbat getaway with gourmet kosher meals and opportunities for connection.

    Fri, 9/5/25

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  • Breath. Chill. Coffee — The Morning Ritual

    9:30-11:30 a.m. — Torch Hot Yoga Studio — Registration required — Experience a soul-awakening ritual with yoga, breathwork, and coffee to reset your weekend.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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  • Open House: 3020 Woodside Avenue, Naples, FL

    1-4 p.m. — Woodside Health & Rehabilitation Center — $495,000 — Explore a stunningly remodeled 2-bedroom home just minutes from the beach and nearby attractions.

    Sun, 9/7/25

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  • Yaqiao Yang: Rising Star Comedy Show

    7-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Tickets required — Enjoy sharp and witty stand-up from Tampa's newest comedy sensation.

    Wed, 9/10/25

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  • Tom Shillue's Spontaneous Combustion Show

    6:45 PM – 9:30 PM — Off The Hook Comedy Club — VIP options available — Enjoy a night of laughter with award-winning comedian Tom Shillue's new show featuring hilarious stories from his youth.

    Thu, 9/11/25

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  • Serenity By The Sea

    Friday to Sunday — Naples Grande Beach Resort — $60 registration fee plus optional banquet — A weekend of food, fun, and fellowship awaits with engaging workshops and lively discussions.

    Fri, 9/12/25

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  • Train Tracks to Adventure Family Day

    11 AM – 2 PM — Collier Museum at Government Center — Free entry — Experience the wonders of trains through interactive activities and fun for all ages.

    Sat, 9/13/25

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  • Greg Hahn Live Performance

    6-7:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — 2-item minimum purchase — Experience the energetic comedy of Greg Hahn with his signature one-liners and crowd work.

    Sun, 9/14/25

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  • Gary Menke Live

    7:00-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — 2 item minimum purchase — Enjoy a night of laughter with renowned comedian Gary Menke, a staple of the Naples comedy scene.

    Wed, 9/17/25

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REAL ESTATE

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The trick to life is to enjoy the process of being unsatisfied with what you have.

~ Naval Ravikant

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