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Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Naples will host the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's at Baker Park on Saturday, Nov. 22. The event will start at 8 a.m. (with the walk beginning at 9 a.m.) and is hosted by the Alzheimer's Association, which estimates that over 16,000 people aged 65 and older in Collier County have the disease. NBC2
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pop Toy in the Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples has been open for 11 years and is known for its unique holiday displays like Chip Seagull— a Jellycat stuffed animal with punk rock hair— and strong ties with local groups, including toy donations with the Naples Police Department. The store will hold a Black Friday sale on Nov 28 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and a Small Business Saturday event on Nov 29 with 15% off Toys for Tots donations. Florida Weekly
- ➤ After 125 years in citrus production, Alico ended its farming operations in January and unveiled Corkscrew Grove Villages, a 9,000-home development in northwest Collier County. The Fort Myers-based company will invest $5 million in a wildlife crossing under State Road 82 during the final stages of road widening over the next two years — a measure to protect local wildlife such as panthers and bears. WGCU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alex Lago’s mixed media exhibition 'Liquid Forest' is on view at the Alliance for the Arts main gallery through Nov 29—he created the series to capture calm amid the constant noise of daily life by using scenes like forests, gardens, and riverbanks. The work shows his belief that quiet moments can offer a break from everyday stress. WGCU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Award-winning photographer Andrew West shared his top bird watching spots in Southwest Florida, naming Six Mile Cypress Slough, HARNS MARSH, Lakes Park, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, and Tigertail Beach. He also listed bonus sites such as Bunche Beach + J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Preserve and Little Estero Critical Wildlife Area, noting that Bunche Beach is currently closed due to Hurricane Ian. News-Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews poured concrete on Tuesday morning for the deck slab of Little Pine Island Bridge after a cold weather delay, marking a major step in the emergency replacement of the hurricane-damaged bridge. Florida Department of Transportation workers will next install new pavement and safety railing—efforts that will help complete the project this winter. WINK News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Restaurants in Naples are offering Thanksgiving to-go dinners to help families avoid cooking and clean-up stress during the holiday season. Options including turkey and ham feasts are available for pre-order beginning Nov. 21 at chains like Bob Evans, Cracker Barrel, Denny’s, Maggiano’s Little Italy and Popeyes — with varying pick-up dates before Thanksgiving. News-Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lydia Ko — the youngest inductee in the LPGA Hall of Fame — is competing at Tiberon Golf Club in the CME Group Tour Championship, where the winner will receive $4 million. She earned her final Hall of Fame point with her Olympic gold win in Paris and said she was more excited by the gold than by the honor. Naples Daily News
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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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Kevin Herrera Live
6-7:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience Kevin's unfiltered comedy inspired by life's challenges and humor found in everyday moments.
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Kevin Herrera Live Comedy Show
6-7:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Minimum 2 item purchase — Enjoy Kevin Herrera's raw and relatable comedy inspired by life experiences.
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