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Current Issues | May/June/July 2026
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Gulfshore Playhouse Sets the Stage for an Unforgettable Season
Experience world-class theatre in the heart of paradise Naples is no stranger to world-class culture, but Gulfshore Playhouse has raised the curtain on an entirely new era of theatre in Southwest Florida. Under the vision of founder and producing artistic director Kristen Coury, the state-of-the-art Baker Theatre and Education Center—a two-stage home that rivals the best regional theatres in the country—opened in October 2024. Gulfshore Playhouse produces Broadway-caliber sho
Guest Writer
Oct 24, 20251 min read


The Immokalee Foundation Announces Date for Popular Charity Classic Gala
The Immokee Foundation's Class of 2025 includes local high school seniors and postsecondary graduates throughout Florida and beyond. The...
Guest Writer
Jul 28, 20252 min read


Naples Winter Wine Festival Set to Return for Another Amazing Weekend
2026 Festival Chairs - Bill & Nena Beynon and Ashley & Adam Gerry The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the...
Clay W. Cone
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Savor the Flavor, Support the Cause
Sizzle Dining 2025 Returns with Purpose This September, prepare your palate and your heart for one of Southwest Florida’s most delicious...
Guest Writer
Jul 28, 20252 min read


TheatreZone brings romance and the supernatural to Naples with Ghost: The Musical this summer
TheatreZone, Southwest Florida’s premier musical theater company, is bringing romance and the supernatural to stage this summer with its...

Beth Preddy
Apr 29, 20252 min read


TNP Academy of Dramatic Arts Offers Summer Camps and Classes
Acting | Dancing | Improv | Tech | Productions TNP Academy is offering a variety of summer camps for children ages 2-18. These camps...
Guest Writer
Apr 29, 20252 min read


The Trumpet is Sounding
Kentucky Derby Party Returns to Naples with Live Horses & Big Impact Photography by Tim Gibbons Experience the thrill of the “Greatest...
Guest Writer
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Artis—Naples Showers Southwest Florida with Excitement in April
Installation view of Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Obra Sonora. Photo by Darron Silva. The season of sublime Storytelling continues in April as...
Guest Writer
Mar 24, 20252 min read


What Makes the Naples Art District Unique?
Arty Party The Naples Art District is a thriving creative hub that sets itself apart from other art communities with its unique...
Cathy Bonacci
Mar 24, 20252 min read


St. Patrick's Day Parade
Photos Courtesy of Fifth Avenue South The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set for March 15 at 11 a.m. and runs for just over two hours! In...
Guest Writer
Feb 25, 20251 min read


Three Organizations Co-Host a Forum on Building Resilience
Dan Summers, Matt Devitt, Eileen Connolly-Keesler, Jennifer Jurado The Collier Community Foundation, Greater Naples Leadership, and...
Guest Writer
Feb 24, 20253 min read


Kicked into High Gear
Professional Soccer Comes to Naples T he club’s striking crest, a golden lightning shell, symbolizes Naples’ deep maritime heritage,...
Guest Writer
Feb 24, 20251 min read


March in the Naples Art District
A Celebration of Art and Community Linda Thompson, Arty Party The Naples Art District is home to over 100 artists, working, exhibiting,...
Cathy Bonacci
Feb 24, 20253 min read


Grand Opening of Smith Exhibit Hall
Naples Historical Society, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, serves the community by maintaining Historic Palm Cottage™(HPC). The...
Nancy Dahger, Executive Director Naples Historical Society
Feb 24, 20252 min read


Collier County Day at the 2025 Miami Open
Whether you're a tennis fan, an active supporter of CCPS, or simply looking for a fun, family-friendly event, this day offers an...

Chad Oliver
Feb 24, 20253 min read


Protected Harbor
Helping people with special needs live purposeful lives LightField Studios As more individuals with intellectual and developmental...
Guest Writer
Jan 26, 20252 min read


Unforgettable Theatre, Beautiful Venue
What’s Next at Gulfshore Playhouse Opening Night at the Gulfshore Playhouse The Gulfshore Playhouse season continues to dazzle in its new...
Guest Writer
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Inspire Your New Year with Art & Flowers
January’s Artful Arrangements: Original Artwork Re-Imagined in Floral Designs in the Naples Art District Jan Edwards, Artist,...
Cathy Bonacci
Dec 23, 20242 min read
Truth is stranger than fiction at 2025 Nonfiction Author Series
Erik Larson, three more best-selling writers headline Collier Friends of the Library breakfast lectures The Nonfiction Author Series...
Guest Writer
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Pets on Third
The 16th ANNUAL PETS ON THIRD , created by Third Street South and Neapolitan Enterprises, will take place Sunday, January 19, from 9 a.m....
Guest Writer
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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