Good morning, Naples.

Collaboratory (the local community foundation) is set to enhance its work by strengthening coalitions and launching a refreshed website and updated community dashboards in the coming months to improve communication in Southwest Florida.

Collier Senior Center (Golden Gate) will host Christmas celebrations and December birthday parties on Friday, Dec.

19 at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at 4898 Coronado Parkway, offering seniors a chance to enjoy festive holiday activities in a supportive community space.

Texas Tony's BBQ became the official food and beverage concessionaire at North Collier Regional Park on Dec.

13. It operates Lil' Tony’s at key park spots including Sun-N-Fun Lagoon & the Soccer Complex, serving hot dogs, sandwiches, nachos, salads and snacks to visitors.

On Sept. 17, photographer Jonah Hinebaugh chose his best image from a wet walk in Big Cypress National Preserve, capturing the feeling of being a small part of the Everglades ecosystem; he took the photo at 1:15 p.m. in California Slough using his Sony A7IV + Tamron 17-28mm lens.

Three holiday boat parades will light up local waters this weekend, with the Christmas Boat Parade starting at 6 p.m. near the Waterfront Restaurant in St. James City, the Naples Holiday Boat Parade cruising at 6:15 p.m. on Naples Bay + a 6:45 p.m. parade in Northwest Cape Coral.

Lee County high school teams finished 4-1 at the City of Palms Premiere on Dec.

13 at Bishop Verot as Lehigh edged Tampa Plant 62-58 and teams like Sarasota and Dunbar also won. The event set the stage for the upcoming City of Palms Classic.

Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden

11:59 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Ticket purchase required — Stroll through a winter wonderland illuminated by thousands of lights while enjoying live music and festive treats.

Gary Owen Live Comedy Show

9:00-10:30 PM — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with one of America's favorite comedians.

Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden

11:59 p.m. – 1:29 a.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Cost varies — Celebrate winter in the tropics with a dazzling display of lights and festive treats.

Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden

11:59 PM - 1:29 AM — Naples Botanical Garden — Festive treats available — Celebrate winter in the tropics with thousands of lights and live music.

Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden

11:59 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Tickets required — Celebrate winter in the tropics with dazzling lights, live music, and festive treats.

Third Street South Farmers Market

7:30-11:30 a.m. — 1220 3rd St S, Naples, FL — Free entry — Discover a lively market brimming with fresh produce, local goods, and family fun.

W.O.N.D.E.R Program at Naples Botanical Garden

10 a.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Engage in fun educational activities for children aged Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade.

Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden

11:59 PM – 1:29 AM — Naples Botanical Garden — Cost for treats and drinks — Stroll through a tropical wonderland of lights and enjoy live music and festive treats.

Comedy Night with Paul Farahvar

6-7:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club, Naples — 2 item minimum purchase — Enjoy an evening of dry humor from Chicago's own Paul Farahvar.

Family Storytime at Estates Library

10:30 a.m. — Estates Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories, activities, and an art project for children of all ages.