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Sizzle Dining raised a record $105,655 for Blessings in a Backpack SWFL when 140 local restaurants donated meals in September + the funds will help provide weekend food bags for children facing food insecurity.

The record-breaking effort surpassed last year’s totals and showed strong community support.

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The Studio Players are staging the dark comedy Election Day (an 80-minute show with a 10-minute intermission) through Sunday at Golden Gate, featuring a mayoral candidate willing to trade anything for votes.

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The Social Security Administration announced a 3.6% COLA effective in January that will raise the median Florida payment from $1,971 to about $2,042 — AARP Florida warns the increase may not cover rising costs, including steep gas and insurance premiums.

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Discount grocer Aldi is offering a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people for under $39, including a 16-pound turkey plus traditional sides, available from Oct. 14 through Nov. 25 at local stores.

Sam's Club announced a separate holiday meal for 16 people that will be available starting Oct. 28.

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Eligible Florida residents who bought insurance on Healthcare.gov receive $500 refund checks automatically from the Treasury Department (no application is needed), with mailings that started Sept. 30 and will continue through October.

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Naples residents can discover nine local coffee and matcha shops — from cozy cafes serving freshly roasted Colombian coffee to modern spots offering creative matcha lattes and pastries — that provide diverse atmospheres and grab-and-go options across the city.

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Today, Naples may clinch the district title when they face Golden Gate at 7:30.

The Golden Eagles posted over 450 yards in a 34-10 win against Gulf Coast last week and will battle the Sharks to secure their position in Class 4A-District 12.

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