Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
Good morning, Naples.
Estero held its groundbreaking ceremony Friday afternoon for the High 5 development at Estero Village Hub & the new project will offer indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, mini-golf, bowling, arcades, and a digital wall for live games with an official opening planned for fall.
Mayor Joanne Ribble said the project marks an important step for a city that is building its community from scratch.
Family members and search teams in Collier County are looking for 68-year-old Matthew Bailey who wandered off his home early Friday, and his traumatic brain injury increases the urgency of the search.
They will retrace his steps tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the Colonial Avenue and Bayshore intersection—neighbors are encouraged to join the effort.
Families on the Gulf Coast face rising costs for diabetes care while nearly half of people over 15 live with the condition without knowing it—according to a study from the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Rosie Perez, who was diagnosed at 10 months old, relies on her service dog to help manage her blood sugar as the nonprofit Help a Diabetic Child in Naples offers support to struggling families.
Southwest Florida’s Frantz EyeCare marked its 10th year of offering free cataract surgery through a partnership with Mission Cataract USA.
Dr. Jonathan Frantz — who founded the practice in 1994 — and his team restored sight for a Fort Myers man who had been blind in both eyes.
Local high school football playoffs took place yesterday when St. John Neuman played Southwest Florida Christian Academy and Northside Christian faced the Community School of Naples — all games started at 7:30 p.m. and NBC aired them at 11 p.m.
W.O.N.D.E.R Family Program
10 a.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Engage families in fun educational activities that encourage exploration and creativity.
Lisa Curry Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Two item minimum purchase — Enjoy a night of laughter with internationally touring comedian Lisa Curry.
Storytime at the Children's Museum of Naples
10 a.m. — Golisano Children's Museum of Naples — Free with admission — Enjoy engaging storytimes with hands-on activities promoting early literacy skills for preschoolers.
Little Women: The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Naples Players at Sugden Community Theatre — $42-$57 — Celebrate the holiday season with the heartwarming musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic tale.
Little Women: The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Naples Players at Sugden Community Theatre — $55-$57 individual tickets — Celebrate the holidays with the heartwarming magic of this timeless tale of love, family, and resilience.
Jazz Night at Opera Naples
7-10 p.m. — Opera Naples — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of delightful jazz in a vibrant setting perfect for all ages.
Storytime at the Children's Museum of Naples
10 a.m. — Golisano Children's Museum of Naples — Free with admission — Engage your preschooler in fun stories and activities to promote literacy and early learning skills.
W.O.N.D.E.R. Program
10 a.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with Garden admission — Engage families in fun activities to Walk, Observe, Navigate, Draw, Explore, and Read.
Bob Zany Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — 2 item minimum purchase required — Enjoy a night of laughs with veteran comedian Bob Zany, known for his endless bag of jokes.
Comedy Night with Bob Zany
7-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — 2 item minimum purchase — Enjoy a night of laughter with renowned comedian Bob Zany.
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