Good morning, Naples.

Celebration Park, a popular food truck venue in Bayshore, will reopen on Oct.

1 with new dining experiences, an updated waterfront bar (including First Pour), and expanded live entertainment kicking off at 4 p.m.

Multiple family-friendly Halloween events will occur in and around Naples this October; Boo at the Zoo runs on Oct.

10, 12, 17, 19, 24 + 26, a costume contest at Cambier Park is set for Oct. 31 while a Haunted Hoedown will take place on Oct. 20 in Mercato.

Total Wine & More has restocked its popular 2026 Wine Advent Calendar, offering 24 sample-sized bottles for $89.99.

Naples shoppers should act fast, as the holiday favorite often sells out well before November.

Teachers in Collier County face higher out-of-pocket costs as a new health plan raises deductibles (individual coverage increased from $500 to $3,500 and family coverage to $6,000).

Open enrollment will begin in October.

Health inspectors completed inspections from Sept.

21–27, finding 6 Naples eateries (including 2 food trucks) earned perfect scores while 10 locations had violations requiring follow-up. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation snapshot showed current food safety standards in the area.

Arbor offers online compounded GLP-1 weight loss medication plans starting at $99 per month, with free shipping and provider consultations.

Patients in Naples can complete a 90-second health assessment for clinician review and prescription, then receive home-delivered treatment if approved — an affordable telehealth option.

On Sept. 29, USA TODAY named Slicers Hoagies’ Godsmac sandwich one of the nation’s best, drawing attention to the local shop (13040 Livingston Rd.) known for its creative chalk menus and eclectic décor.

A secretive buyer spent $311M on four Naples beachfront properties in Port Royal and plans to tear down most existing homes — a step toward building a new compound.

The new Southwest Florida Top Plays video shows top high school plays captured from Sept.

1-18, 2026. Fans can vote for their favorite play and submit clean videos for future selection.

The News-Press and Naples Daily News released updated volleyball rankings showing First Baptist as top with a 16-2 record after a recent win.

The regular season ends Oct. 8 before district tournaments begin the week of Oct. 12 (teams face new challenges as rankings shift).