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Tourist TaxCollier voters approve a sixth penny on the tourist tax to finish the sports complexIf you own a vacation rental or have guests booking hotels, heads up: Collier voters approved a sixth penny on the bed tax Tuesday. The vote was 112,812 yes, or 70.2%, to 47,776 no. The rate goes from 5% to 6% on Jan. 1, 2027.Thursday’s editionRead Real EstateA $71 million beachfront estate on Gordon Drive sells in an off-market dealA newly completed beachfront estate at 2050 Gordon Drive closed for $71 million, one of Naples' largest residential sales this year. Buyer Douglas Schumann, founder and CEO of P-Q Controls, paid $69.4 million for the property and $1.6 million for furnishings.Thursday’s editionRead ElectionCollier voters approve a sixth penny on the tourist tax to finish the sports complexCollier's bed tax is going up a penny. Voters approved the increase Tuesday, raising the tourist tax from 5% to 6%. It passed despite opposition from the Naples Area Board of Realtors over fiscal concerns.Wednesday’s editionRead Around CollierHabitat Collier has raised $74 million of its $100 million campaign for affordable homesHabitat for Humanity of Collier County launched its $100 million Together, We Build campaign Oct. 29 at Las Palmas, off Collier Boulevard north of Immokalee Road in North Naples. Four families became homeowners at the celebration, and Bank of America presented a $100,000 grant.Wednesday’s editionRead Getting AroundThe Three Oaks Parkway extension opened Monday, 18 months ahead of scheduleIf you've been stuck on I-75 or U.S. 41 after a crash, you've got another way around. The Three Oaks Parkway extension opened Monday after a ribbon-cutting. WGCU says drivers can now go from Radio Road in Collier to Daniels Parkway in Lee via Three Oaks Parkway, Imperial Parkway and Livingston Road.Tuesday’s editionRead Getting AroundFDOT hasn't decided on I-75 auxiliary lanes between Golden Gate Parkway and Alico RoadIf you drive I-75 in Collier or Lee County, one piece of the widening plan is still open: auxiliary lanes. FDOT held a virtual public meeting on Oct. 28 to take questions on adding them between Golden Gate Parkway and Alico Road. Melody Joyner, an FDOT corridors program development manager, said the lanes are another way to relieve congestion.Monday’s editionRead

Around Naples

From Naples Daily News, WINK News and 10 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Naples Daily News51 minutes ago

    Collier deputies: Woman refused to OK hospital for infant with broken bones

    Jasmine Gema Martinez, 25, faces charges of child neglect after multiple incidents where infant found with skull, leg, abdominal injuries.

    Also reported byWINK News

  2. Naples Daily News2 hours ago

    Collier deputies say couple cooked crack while 4 children in the home

    Collier County detectives say they found a crayon in the same drawer as cocaine during search of Golden Gate home

  3. Gulf Coast News and Weather2 hours ago

    FC Naples interim head coach to step away after club's second straight playoff run

    FC Naples interim coach Zak Gordon is stepping away after helping the club rally into its second straight playoff run.

  4. WJHG2 hours ago

    Harrison Avenue in downtown Panama City wins Florida people’s choice award

    The award recognizes public spaces that foster connection, care and community identity.

  5. WINK News4 hours ago

    Naples senior living community hosts blood drive ahead of winter season

    As Collier County prepares to welcome more seasonal residents and visitors, a Naples senior living community held a blood drive to encourage donations for patients who depend on transfusions.

  6. Gulfshore Business4 hours ago

    Collier businesses dispute advertising deals with publisher

    Three Collier County businesses have raised concerns about advertising agreements with Jean-Marc Katzeff, operator of Naples Networker LLC and The Vine of SWFL LLC, questioning if neighborhood magazines carrying their ads were properly distributed.

  7. Gulfshore Business5 hours ago

    Olana Naples breaks ground on $32M beachfront homes

    Kolter Urban and BH Group have commenced construction on Olana Naples, a luxury condominium project featuring 12 residences on Gulf Shore Blvd N. Each home ranges from five to six bedrooms with over 10,000 square feet of living space, priced from $32 million, targeting high-end beachfront buyers.

  8. Gulfshore Business5 hours ago

    Grey Oaks Country Club approves $63M improvement plan

    Grey Oaks Country Club in Collier County has approved a $63 million capital improvement plan called GO Beyond to enhance golf, dining, wellness, and recreational facilities over six years, from 2027 to 2032.

  9. Gulfshore Business5 hours ago

    European outdoor living showroom opens in downtown Naples

    Roble Studio Outdoor launched its first Florida showroom at The Collective in downtown Naples, showcasing European outdoor kitchens, grills, furniture, and more in a 300-square-foot gallery. The company collaborates with homeowners and industry professionals on outdoor living spaces.

  10. The Naples Press5 hours ago

    Charlotte Independence trips FC Naples 5-1 in first-round playoff match

    Charlotte Independence defeated FC Naples 5-1 in a first-round playoff match in USL League One.

  11. Gulfshore Business6 hours ago

    Tim Aten Knows: Vet Center, preschool coming to North Naples

    Site work started for a new veterans center and a Goddard School preschool on Immokalee Road near Cornerstone Church, with completion targeted by next August in North Naples.

  12. Florida YIMBY6 hours ago

    Kolter Urban And BH Group Break Ground On Olana Naples At 1121 Gulf Shore Boulevard North

    The property is situated along Gulf Shore Boulevard North near Doctors Pass and north of Downtown Naples, with access to Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South. Sales and marketing are being ...

  13. The Naples Press6 hours ago

    Lighthouse visitors explore Baker Museum art with their fingertips

    The group looked like a band of high-level jewel thieves, their hands in sleek black nitrile gloves. But these were 12 members of Lighthouse of Collier, and the treasure they were looking for in The Baker Museum was the experience of art.

  14. The Naples Press6 hours ago

    Naples Press Event Calendar: Nov. 6

    Shopping at the Holly & the Ivy

  15. The Naples Press6 hours ago

    History, past and future, | at Holocaust Museum

    Historical additions spanning two centuries have come to the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center in Naples.

  16. The Naples Press6 hours ago

    Collier tourism leaders help shape Florida’s strategy

    Visit Florida, the state’s destination marketing organization, kicked off its multiyear strategic planning process in late October, asking tourism industry stakeholders from the Paradise Coast to help shape the plan that will keep visitors flocking to Florida, both in and out of high season.

  17. The Naples Press6 hours ago

    Awards programs highlight Naples’ ultra-luxury homes

    Hollywood has its Oscars; TV, the Emmys; and music, the Grammys.

  18. The Naples Press6 hours ago

    Collier residents urged to help veterans facing homelessness

    For veterans facing homelessness or struggling to get back on their feet, community support can make the difference between another setback and a stable future. In Collier County, local advocates are working to connect veterans with housing and resources while encouraging residents to do their part.

  19. The Naples Press6 hours ago

    After Hours | At Home with Chef Aielli

    When Chef Fabrizio Aielli — then operating the famed Teatro Goldoni in Washington, D.C. — appeared as a celebrity chef at the Naples Winter Wine Festival in 2005, neither he

  20. The Naples Press6 hours ago

    Marenco smashing records, one rush at a time

    In the 2026 regular season finale against Immokalee on Oct. 30 – Gio Marenco rumbled for 265 yards on 29 bruising carries and scored three touchdowns as Gulf Coast rushed to a 48-24 victory against the Indians that was a master class in old-school power football.

  21. The Naples Press6 hours ago

    Fans relish experience, not match result

    FC Naples was competing in a playoff match for the second straight year. What seemed inconceivable a few weeks ago was a reality for the nearly 200 fans that packed Legends Sports Bar & Lounge to watch the locals play the Charlotte Independence.

  22. Gulfshore Business7 hours ago

    Wilson & Johnson Foundation awards $25K to nonprofits

    The Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation in Naples awarded $25,000 to three Collier County nonprofits, supporting agricultural education, early childhood tuition assistance, and trauma-informed care for families.

  23. The Naples Press9 hours ago

    Marenco, Gulf Coast swarm past Immokalee

    The Gulf Coast Sharks (8-2) got 265 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 29 carries from senior running back Gio Marenco en route to upending Immokalee 48-24 on Oct. 30.

  24. The Naples Press9 hours ago

    Firefall brings its ’70s rock sound to Arts Bonita

    Bringing the sounds of ’70s rock back to Southwest Florida, Firefall is set to take the stage at Arts Bonita, performing its biggest hits just as audiences remember them.

  25. The Naples Press9 hours ago

    Naples JV football just keeps on winning

    It is a necessity, before becoming a King of Collier, to serve time as a Prince of Collier. Which means every football player that comes through Naples High School must first play on the school’s junior varsity, where Naples hasn’t lost since 2014.

  26. The Naples Press9 hours ago

    Florida-based artificial intelligence model enhances agriculture

    But Tziolas had been thinking about the problem AI might solve for agriculture long before generative AI became widely available. How could researchers turn vast amounts of technical data into

  27. The Naples Press9 hours ago

    New rescue group to set up sanctuary in county preserve

    A new animal rescue can now use 27.45 acres of Conservation Collier’s Serenoa Preserve as a sanctuary for $1,000 yearly. The Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 27 approved a land lease and operating agreement with Rescues Rescue.

  28. The Naples Press9 hours ago

    Catering to every taste in Collier

    By M. Melanie Pefinis

  29. The Naples Press9 hours ago

    Vet Center, preschool coming to North Naples

    Site work began in September for a veterans center and a preschool planned on Immokalee Road lots in front of Cornerstone United Methodist Church, immediately east of Gulf Coast High School in North Naples.

    Also reported byGulfshore Business

  30. The Naples Press9 hours ago

    Restaurant news served monthly in The Naples Press

    Naples restaurant Parmesan Pete’s has launched their family recipe marinara sauce in six local stores, including Mikkelsen’s Pastry Shop and Mario’s Meat Market, with plans to expand distribution across Southwest Florida soon.

  31. The Naples Press9 hours ago

    Canadian tourists return to Collier; visits jump 28%

    Despite lingering economic and geopolitical tensions, Canadian visitors are starting to come back to Collier County.

  32. The Naples Press9 hours ago

    Hoffmann acquires Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club

    Hoffmann Family of Companies announced Oct. 23 that it had purchased Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club, which Collier Enterprises developed in 2008 before selling it for $16.62 million to MSD Partners, a Dell-owned company, in 2021.

  33. The Naples Press9 hours ago

    Affordable senior apartments increase to 148 units

    Affordable senior and veteran housing on a former golf course property has been increased to 148 units. A Collier County agreement with Rural Neighborhoods was amended to add 28 more units at Renaissance Hall Senior Living rental apartments.

  34. The Naples Press9 hours ago

    Mosquito Control battling dengue-carrying pests

    Keira Lucas, Collier County Mosquito Control District’s deputy executive director, has a special warning about dengue fever in the area.

  35. WGCU11 hours ago

    Naples museum opens new exhibit on antisemitism

    A Collier County museum is tracing the history of antisemitism from ancient times to today, using historic artifacts and modern examples.

  36. Florida Weekly14 hours ago

    ‘Madama Butterfly’ unfurls her wings

    Swarming to one of the world’s top five performed operas — Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” is sold out in Naples and quickly drawing a kaleidoscope of enthusiasts to the nearest shows

  37. Miami Herald14 hours ago

    Miami Herald High School Athlete of the Week 10: Colton Smith of Ransom Everglades football

    Colton Smith of the Ransom Everglades football team is the Miami Herald High School Athlete of the Week for Week 10. He bested a group of 10 nominees.

  38. WINK News15 hours ago

    Several Collier County businesses say they bought advertising after being promised exposure in neighborhood publications, only to later question if the magazines were distributed.

  39. NBC 6 South Florida16 hours ago

    Surveillance shows Walgreens theft allegedly involving ‘Island Boys' rapper

    The video shows Alex Venegas, 25, when police said he stole several toiletries from a Walgreens on Hallandale Beach Boulevard.

  40. The News-Press16 hours ago

    Bishop Verot at Barron Collier girls soccer photo gallery

    The Vikings traveled to Naples to face the Cougars on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.

In brief

The short notes of Naples Today’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Council seatNaples City Council is considering changes to how it fills vacant mayor and council seats, including temporary appointments and longer deadlines for special elections.

    Naples City Council is considering changes to how it fills vacant mayor and council seats, including temporary appointments and longer deadlines for special elections. Voters will elect a new council member Feb. 2 and decide how future vacancies get filled, with former vice mayor Terry Hutchison and Planning Advisory Board member Dan Barone running for the seat held by Linda Penniman, who died Oct. 20.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Gulfshore Business

  • Rent dealsNaples led the nation with rental concessions averaging 12.9% below advertised rents, followed by Fort Myers at 11.5%, according to Apartments.com's third-quarter RentPulse report.

    Naples led the nation with rental concessions averaging 12.9% below advertised rents, followed by Fort Myers at 11.5%, according to Apartments.com's third-quarter RentPulse report. Nationally, average concessions are 4.2%.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Gulfshore Business

  • Marco surveyMarco Island's citizen engagement survey drew 2,471 responses, and 77% of respondents consider the city better than nearby communities, though 56% believe it is headed in the wrong direction.

    Marco Island's citizen engagement survey drew 2,471 responses, and 77% of respondents consider the city better than nearby communities, though 56% believe it is headed in the wrong direction. The full results are at cityofmarcoisland.com/article/3230915.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Miramar News

  • Cookie goodbyeMitch's Cookies Dessert & Ice Cream Bar at 4844 Davis Blvd.

    Mitch's Cookies Dessert & Ice Cream Bar at 4844 Davis Blvd. in Kings Lake Square will close at the end of November. Owners Mitch and Lynn Mitchell are ending the East Naples business after 14 years.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Gulfshore Business

  • Gala SaturdayCharity for Change's Western-themed Planting Seeds of Humanity gala is Nov.

    Charity for Change's Western-themed Planting Seeds of Humanity gala is Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. at Elite Jets, 125 Aviation Drive S., near Naples Airport. It features live and silent auctions, dinner and the Ben Allen Band. Last year's sold-out gala raised more than $400,000 for the nonprofit's character education programs.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Gulfshore Business, Priority Marketing

  • UnitedHealthcareLee Health is dropping UnitedHealthcare from its network on Jan.

    Lee Health is dropping UnitedHealthcare from its network on Jan. 1, 2027, over what it says is $150 million in unpaid claims, though the two are still negotiating. NCH's two Naples hospitals and three Physicians Regional Medical Centers will accept UnitedHealthcare in network on Jan. 1.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Gulf Coast News and Weather

  • City HallNaples city leaders were set to meet Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.

    Naples city leaders were set to meet Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. to review priorities for next year's legislative session. Requests include $5 million toward $25.2 million in stormwater and utility upgrades along 1st, 10th and 12th Streets South, and $5 million to rebuild Fire Station No. 2, which would include space for the city's emergency operations center.

    News Notes · Thursday’s editionSource: Gulf Coast News and Weather

  • HousingCounty commissioners approved two affordable housing projects at their most recent meeting.

    County commissioners approved two affordable housing projects at their most recent meeting. One is a 30-unit mixed-use apartment building planned for 3091 Tamiami Trail East at Andrew Drive.

    News Notes · Thursday’s editionSource: Coastal Breeze News

  • RedSnookThe Conservancy of Southwest Florida's RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Fishing Tournament raised $255,276 in net revenue for water quality programs.

    The Conservancy of Southwest Florida's RedSnook Catch & Release Charity Fishing Tournament raised $255,276 in net revenue for water quality programs. The Oct. 23-25 event brought together 37 sponsors and 140 anglers and fishing guides. The money helps monitor local waterways and restore and monitor nearly 8,000 mangroves annually.

    News Notes · Thursday’s editionSources: Gulfshore Business, Coastal Breeze News

  • Dark skiesIf you like stargazing, Big Cypress National Preserve is celebrating 10 years as an International Dark Sky-designated destination on Saturday, Nov.

    If you like stargazing, Big Cypress National Preserve is celebrating 10 years as an International Dark Sky-designated destination on Saturday, Nov. 7. A day-long event with speakers and demonstrations wraps up with the season's first free night sky program at 6:30 p.m.

    News Notes · Thursday’s editionSource: Gulf Coast News and Weather

  • PadelQuail Creek Country Club in North Naples hosts the grand opening of its three-court padel complex this November.

    Quail Creek Country Club in North Naples hosts the grand opening of its three-court padel complex this November. It's the first private club in Southwest Florida to introduce padel.

    News Notes · Thursday’s editionSource: Florida Weekly