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Saturday, September 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Naples Chamber hosted the 2025 Chamber Gallagher Golf Classic on September 12 to support its efforts. The Naples Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Opera Naples will perform two America250 shows including 'Scalia/Ginsburg' to celebrate the unlikely friendship between Supreme Court Justices Scalia and Ginsburg, with the first show scheduled for Feb. 20 at the Festival Under the Stars at the Wang Opera Center— a 300-seat black box theater. Executive Director Melanie Kalnins said the production will use piano-only accompaniment to create an intimate setting for this national celebration. WGCU
- ➤ Naples artists have showcased their work at the biennial art exhibition where pieces by Yoandry Valdivia engage viewers—its title wall was painted a bright tangerine wash that radiated warm light to all who passed by. The Naples Press
- ➤ Five Southwest Florida restaurants—Cabbage Key, Cantina Captiva, Capri Fish House, Island Pizza, and KC’s Parrot 41—keep an old tradition alive by displaying signed dollar bills on their walls, with some bills later donated to charity. The displays feature amounts such as $65,000-$70,000 at Cabbage Key and tens of thousands of bills at Cantina Captiva, marking a unique mix of luck and local memory. News-Press
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida Rep’s Education Conservatory is performing 'Shrek the Musical JR.' at the Arcade Theatre through Sept. 21—featuring 37 local youth actors in a double-cast production that gives every performer a chance to shine. WGCU
- ➤ A group in Naples hosted Girls in Aviation Day for more than 50 Girl Scouts—girls climbed aboard vintage planes, learned aircraft signals, and met Collier County MedFlight pilots and EMTs to explore aviation careers. Organizers said the event aims to boost female representation in a field where women make up only about 10% of pilots. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After years of delays, Naples will receive over $12 million in federal funding to demolish and rebuild its iconic pier—efforts that aim to restore the landmark for the community. The project is expected to move ahead soon after federal approval. The Naples Press
- ➤ Naples City Council approved the millage rate at 1.23 mills—residents will see property taxes rise slightly next year, and the change will appear in upcoming tax bills. The Naples Press
- ➤ The City of Naples joined about 10 other local governments in a class action lawsuit to challenge a state law that limits their power over land-use rules — a step that may affect future local planning. The Naples Press
- ➤ Nearly 30 new Florida laws focused on traffic safety, public safety, and privacy take effect on Oct. 1. The new rules increase penalties for crimes like fleeing police, DUI, and abandoning dogs during disasters—while also closing a loophole for deepfake pornography and requiring flood risk disclosures from landlords. Naples Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Researchers found that kissing bugs have been entering homes in Florida to feed on sleeping residents and pets—about half of these bugs carry the Chagas parasite. Health officials say the risk of local transmission remains low—keeping the threat minimal in our communities. Naples Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ C Level Restaurant and Bar in Bonita Springs showcased its French-based creative menu with entrees, cocktails + desserts Friday during Sizzle Dining, returning for its second year. A portion of the event proceeds will support Blessings in a Backpack to help feed hungry children, and the event will run through September 30. ABC7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pelican Bay Tennis received the 2025 USTA National Outstanding Facility Award on Aug. 26 at the U.S. Open in New York—recognizing its strong commitment to growing the sport. The Naples Press
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