Marine Industries Christmas Boat Parade on Naples Bay The 36th Annual Marine Industries Christmas Boat Parade on Naples Bay will be held Saturday, December 13. This year’s parade theme is “Five Golden Rings.” Winners will take Best in Class and Best Overall Theme winner. The Naples City Dock will host the judging committee and VIP guests, with limited presale tickets for a front row seat to the spectacle. The parade of lighted boats will start at 6:15 p.m. All sizes of boats

The Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) invites you to celebrate the holiday season in style with a lineup of festive events sure to delight visitors and locals alike. From dazzling lights, joyful melodies parades and more, Fifth Avenue South is the place to be this December. 52nd Annual Christmas Walk Experience the magic of Naples' largest Christmas showcase during this cherished two-day festival, Friday, December 5 (5–10 p.m.) through Saturday, December

Holiday Tech Gift Guide This years 2025 holiday tech gift guide involves a list of exciting and innovative tech products. I have personally used each of these and can answer any questions! iPhone 17 Pro Max $1099 and up tinyurl.com/bd8ny2bt Apple’s newest iPhone Pro models feature three 48-megapixel sensors (main, ultra-wide, and telephoto) for high native detail and consistent color. The front selfie camera is now 18 megapixels and can switch between portrait and landscape m

Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden November 28, 2025 – January 4, 2026 (No event December 24, 25, or 31) Step into a tropical winter wonderland as Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden returns—brighter than ever! This family favorite livens up our Southwest Florida winter evenings with new experiences nightly. Explore A refreshed path guides guests through glowing landscapes, while playful new displays delight all ages. While the Performance Lawn once again beckons for

A Celebration of Art L to R: Karen Culver, Don Blauvelt, Tekla Taylor Shopping for gifts is on everyone’s to-do list this time of year—and finding something truly original can be a challenge. This holiday season, skip the ordinary and step into the creative heart of Naples: the Naples Art District. With more than 100 artists working in a variety of mediums, the Naples Art District offers a shopping experience that’s as inspiring as it is fun. You can browse handcrafted works

Murder at Holly House If you’re anything like me, you have a thirst for British murder mysteries. I consume every one of them that comes to Acorn or BritBox from the delightful and humorous Ludwig to the intense and gritty Shetland , I can’t get enough. Maybe it’s because I was raised on a steady diet of Miss Marple books and James Bond films. However you view it, the UK bug bit me hard from an early age. And since it’s December, I wanted to bring you a book that is filled wi

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