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Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A Youth Haven shelter program in Collier County is training homeless and foster adolescents for construction careers, highlighting a success story of a young man named Diego who found a path to employment through the program.  WGCU
  • A $5 million donation to Collier County's Habitat for Humanity in Florida will fund the construction of 109 new single-family homes, facilitating affordable homeownership in one of America's least affordable regions.  Fox 4
  • Thomas Golisano donates $85 million to 41 non-profit organizations in Southwest Florida, impacting healthcare, education, community support, and animal welfare.  WINK News

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A driving instructor and their student were hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision in North Naples while the student was on a driving course.  NBC2
  • One individual was hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision in North Naples, prompting road closures and an ongoing investigation.  NBC2

CRIME NEWS

  • A teenager was fatally shot at a gathering in Naples; the victim and the perpetrator were acquainted, as confirmed by video evidence.  News-Press

ECONOMY NEWS

  • A Port Royal estate was sold for $29,070,000, marking it as the second-highest sale in the locality for the year, with the buyer acquiring it as a strategic investment after closely monitoring the market.  Naples Daily News
  • Lukka, a New York-based technology services firm, announced 31 layoffs including the CEO, affecting remote workers linked to its North Naples office.  Naples Daily News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Ran Adler: Art and Nature Exhibition at Naples Botanical Garden

    Experience the transformative installations of assemblage artist Ran Adler, showcasing the relationship between chaos and order through found materials in the beautiful setting of Naples Botanical Garden.

    Thu, 11/21/24

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  • Seabreeze Lunch Buffet Cruise on Naples Waters

    Experience a delightful lunch buffet while cruising the scenic Naples waters, featuring a variety of delicious dishes and a narrated tour of local history and wildlife.

    Fri, 11/22/24

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  • 4th Annual Thanksgiving Fun Run

    Experience a family-friendly fun run around the scenic trails of Eagle Lakes Community Park with prizes and vendor activities.

    Sat, 11/23/24

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  • Christmas Mini Photoshoot at Naples Pier

    Experience the holiday spirit with a picturesque picnic-style Christmas mini photoshoot, featuring professional photography and optional props on the beach.

    Sun, 11/24/24

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  • Ran Adler Art Exhibition at Naples Botanical Garden

    Experience the transformative art of Ran Adler, featuring installations that reflect his unique relationship with nature using found materials.

    Mon, 11/25/24

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  • The North Pole on Third Christmas Celebrations

    Experience the festive spirit of the Christmas season in Naples with tree lighting and live music during the Thanksgiving week celebrations.

    Tue, 11/26/24

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  • Truffles on Parade: A Global Wine & Culinary Experience

    Experience an exquisite evening that highlights rare truffles through a multi-course dinner paired with exceptional wines from around the world.

    Wed, 11/27/24

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  • Ran Adler Art Exhibition at Naples Botanical Garden

    Experience the transformative art of assemblage artist Ran Adler, featuring installations that merge found materials with a meditative connection to nature.

    Thu, 11/28/24

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  • Ran Adler Exhibition at Naples Botanical Garden

    Experience the transformative art of Ran Adler as he showcases unique installations that blend chaos and order, drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of Naples Botanical Garden.

    Fri, 11/29/24

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  • Alan Darcy Live Performance

    Experience a live music performance by Alan Darcy at Stix Sushi & Seafood in Naples.

    Sat, 11/30/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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