Good morning, Naples.

Habitat for Humanity of Collier County completed the final wall on a new home for a Naples family in the 109-home Majestic Place community (the milestone also launched a partnership with Cars on Fifth to support future affordable housing projects).

The Coast Guard suspended its search Monday for two missing boaters after a four-day operation covering 6,700 square miles off Naples & recovering their 42-foot vessel adrift near Marco Island.

Twelve upcoming concerts are planned for 2026 at local venues in Naples + Fort Myers.

The shows will offer diverse music experiences for fans across SW Florida.

Southwest Florida will host over 40 outdoor art fairs and festivals from December 27 to April with events ranging from small boutique shows to large gatherings.

ArtFest Fort Myers is expected to draw 90,000 visitors and the Cape Coral Art Festival could attract 140,000 attendees.

Collier County Public Schools honored Reinhold Schmieding of Arthrex with the Margie Davidson Leading Light Award on Dec.

4 during the 80th Joint Conference in Tampa (Arthrex moved its headquarters to Naples in 1991 and supports local education through career pathways and scholarships).

Researchers tracking great white shark Ernst report the 12 foot, 1,009 pound animal has pinged 22 times near Naples and Marco Island since Nov.

18. It was tagged by OCEARCH to study its migration along Southwest Florida coast.

Starting Jan. 1, Florida waters will be closed to gray triggerfish harvesting in Gulf state waters and to shallow-water grouper in Atlantic state waters (including Monroe County) to protect spawning fish, with gray triggerfish reopening March 1 and grouper fishing resuming May 1.

City of Naples will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, Jan.

5, at 10 a.m. at the 12th Avenue South beach access to mark the start of the Naples Pier rebuild, funded with over $11.4 million in FEMA grants; demolition takes six months, construction is expected to take 18 months.

Lego Fun @ Golden Gate Branch

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Golden Gate Branch — Free entry — Unleash creativity and play with Lego bricks for ages 4 and up.

Anthony Rodia Live Comedy Show

6-7:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — VIP & General Admission — Experience the energetic, comedic stylings of Anthony Rodia in Naples.

W.O.N.D.E.R Family Program

10 AM — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with Garden admission — Engage in fun educational activities that encourage families to explore nature together.

Anthony Rodia Live Show

6:00–7:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with energetic comedian Anthony Rodia and his relatable humor.

Anthony Rodia Comedy Show

6-7:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious antics of Anthony Rodia, a rising star in the comedy scene.

New Year's Eve Comedy with Bobby Collins

8-9:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate New Year's Eve with laughter and delicious dinner options featuring gourmet dishes.

Family Storytime and Craft

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Golden Gate Branch — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of stories, songs, and crafts for all ages.

AAA Travel Expo

11 AM – 5 PM — AAA Naples — Free entry — Discover amazing vacation deals and travel tips with travel experts at the Naples Travel Show!

Comedian Vicki Barbolak Live

2-3:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy laughs with Comedian Vicki Barbolak in a lively setting.

Artful Arrangements: Floral Interpretations of Original Art

1-5 p.m. — Naples Art District — $20.00 – $50.00 — Explore a captivating blend of fine art and floral designs at this unique event.