Naples
Today
Monday, November 17th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Attorney Haylee Blessing joined the Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs board today to guide art programs in our community — she is a trust and estate planning attorney with Henderson Franklin — and her role continues a legacy of local legal professionals giving back. Florida Weekly
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Naples Players and Naples Comprehensive Health launched ArtRx - a program linking theatre, music and visual arts with healing opportunities - to support patient, staff and volunteer wellbeing at local hospitals. The initiative will pilot new art programming at several campuses in 2025 and expand in 2026. Florida Weekly
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Camaratta Companies held a groundbreaking on Nov. 13 for the Kingston community in Estero where local officials and builders like Lennar Homes, Neal Communities, Pulte Homes, Taylor Morrison, and Kolter Homes marked the start of construction on a nearly 7,000 acre development. The project will include 10,000 planned residences and restored wildlife preserves — a major step in local growth — with model homes beginning in spring. Florida Weekly
- ➤ Henley US and Gillette Development announced a new nine-acre luxury waterfront community in Naples featuring 66 estate-style residences with sales set to begin in January 2026. Construction will start in 2027 with completion planned for late 2029 — the project is fully entitled and located minutes from Fifth Avenue South and the beaches. Florida Weekly
- ➤ Apartment rents in Naples dropped 10% from last year's median of $3,598 to $3,250 in October, though the median increased slightly from last month’s $3,200 price. One-bedroom listings rose 6% to $1,885 while two-bedroom listings increased 7% to $3,139 — data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. Naples Daily News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Gulfshore Playhouse — Enjoy a musical journey filled with iconic holiday tunes and a heartwarming story.
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Miss Jen's Family Storytime Yoga
10:00-10:30 a.m. — Collier County Library - Headquarters Branch — Free entry — Engage in stories and movement with simple yoga activities for little ones.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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