Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Sizzle Dining is in its second week and will run for three more weeks with 127 restaurants participating, including 75 in Collier County. A portion of every meal sold goes to Blessings in a Backpack to help local children — John Mellecky from the local Convention & Visitors Bureau said the event boosts the local economy during the slow season. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ When a hurricane nears, meteorologists say a single forecast model is only one chance of where the storm might go—ensemble forecasts show many possible paths instead of one clear line. This means residents should watch for a range of outcomes and avoid panicking over one model alone. NBC2
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Port Royal home at 3565 Fort Charles Drive in Naples sold for $22M in August, making it the priciest sale in Collier County with a list price of $29.5M—nine other top sales in Naples and Marco Island ranged from $5.5M to $12.75M based on Royal Shell Real Estate data. Naples Daily News
- ➤ New data from Zumper shows apartment rents in Naples dropped 7% from last year's median—listings fell from $3,426 to $3,200 in July. One- and two-bedroom units also lost ground but still remain above state and national averages. Naples Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ten high school boys are in the running for SW Florida Boys Athlete of the Week for Sept. 1-6 with last week's winner, Naples football player Andres DiGrigoli, earning 36% of the vote. Voters can choose from nominees with standout plays—like Nicholas Korf’s 192 rushing yards and Jayden Petit's four touchdowns—to win a BSN Sports T-shirt and a USA Today tote bag as voting ends at 10 a.m. Thursday. Naples Daily News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Daniela Mora
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the playful humor of rising star Daniela Mora, featuring her vibrant Hispanic background.
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Jazz Night
7-10 p.m. — Opera Naples — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a vibrant evening of live jazz in a cozy venue.
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Desi Banks Live
6:30-8 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the comedic genius of Desi Banks, one of today's brightest entertainment stars.
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Live Comedy Night with Comedians Davey Jackson, Justin Governale & Della Temple
6:30-8 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with top comedians in Naples.
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