Hello Naples! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Business pitch competition, free nature walk, and a nearly 22,000-square-foot estate + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Local entrepreneurs take the stage: SCORE Naples’ Business Pitch Competition returns with $11,500 in prizes. Established Lee or Collier businesses can enter now for $25. The finale will be September 12 at Naples Botanical Garden -- see how to enter.
Local art with community roots: COCO Art Gallery relocated from Coconut Point to Miromar Outlets and operates an artist cooperative with the Art Council of Southwest Florida. Its Naples location will host spotlights and events -- see the new gallery space.
Dining for a local cause: Flavors of 5th will run July 8 to Sept. 30 with $59 three-course dinners. Each meal sends $1 to Beverly's Angels supporting kids and families, after last year’s over $21,000 -- find out who's benefiting.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Boardwalk to bliss: Clam Pass Park gives you that easy Naples recharge, starting under shady mangroves and ending in breezy Gulf views. Walk the boardwalk, listen for birds, touch some sand, and remember you already live where people vacation... which is a nice flex midweek.
Beat the afternoon storms: Sneak in a low-stress high-score run at Elite Home Gamerooms, then wander their pinball, arcade, and billiards lineup for home game-room inspo. A quick dopamine hit before dinner, and maybe the start of that den makeover.
Give your yard a boost: From rare plant finds and colorful pottery to legit landscaping help, Green Door Nursery has the greenery and guidance to make your yard actually behave. Swing by when you're plotting a refresh, they'll steer you on design, installation, delivery, consultations, and keeping everything alive.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🔍 Little Explorers @ Naples Regional Library | Thursday (6/25) at 10:00 AM – Need a free way to occupy the toddlers? The library hosts a Conservancy of Southwest Florida program where ages 2 to 5 meet Felina the Florida panther, learn how critters and neighbors share space with help from biologists, and maybe practice those elusive sharing skills.
🌿 W.O.N.D.E.R @ Naples Botanical Garden | Friday (6/26) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a low-key family stroll at Naples Botanical Garden, where W.O.N.D.E.R. drop-in stations turn curiosity into a scavenger-hunt vibe. Kids Walk, Observe, Navigate, Draw, Explore, and Read, aka learn without noticing, while you enjoy orchids, shade, and a rare moment of quiet.
🚶 Free Nature Walk with the Conservancy @ Gordon River Greenway | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Skip the mimosas and take a free nature walk with the Conservancy at the Gordon River Greenway, entering by the Naples Zoo. Paved path, boardwalk, and a crash course in how plants and critters thrive right in town. Closed-toed shoes, water, sunscreen, no flip-flops.
🚗 The Promenade at Bonita Bay Car Show @ Promenade at Bonita Bay (Bonita Springs) | Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 PM – Classics, customs, and exotics are rolling into the Promenade at Bonita Bay, with DeRomo's and music keeping everyone fed, caffeinated, and opinionated. Think chrome, stories, and that one neighbor who swears his '72 idles smoother than your blender. Spectators, owners, and snack-seekers all fit in.
🎣 Fishing Camp - Week 5 @ Norris Center | Monday (6/29) at 9:00 AM – Summer in Naples means your mini anglers get a real fishing camp, not just bobbers and boredom. They learn casting, knots, fish ID, and actual patience from friendly pros in a safe setting. Heads up, no camp July 3rd, because even fish need a day off.
🏹 Archery Week 5 @ Anthony Park | Monday (6/29) at 9:00 AM – Give the kids a break from air-conditioning and algorithms with a Naples archery week where they learn bow parts, safe draw, aim, and release, then practice from a steady stance at multiple targets. It is summer camp energy, but quieter, and surprisingly zen.
🏕 Adventure Camp - Week 5 @ Fleischmann Park Community Center | Monday (6/29) – Week 5 with Coach Mike is kid energy well spent, and parental peace well earned. Expect indoor and outdoor rock-climbing, remote-control car mayhem, and metal detector treasure hunts, which is fancy talk for sun-tired kids, questionable souvenirs, and an unusually quiet evening.
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07 — The Naples report Weather forecastToday — High: 91°F — Low: 79°F — Precip: 15%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. Northwest wind 1 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Heat index values as high as 100. Northwest wind 2 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 26%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThis nearly 22,000-square-foot Naples estate spreads across five private acres on prestigious Coach House Lane, blending big-time luxury with quiet cul-de-sac privacy. Eight bedrooms, a private elevator, media room, orchid conservatory, art studio, and six-car garage with lift bring standout flair. Outside, a resort-style pool pavilion, outdoor kitchen, and wood-burning fireplace make entertaining feel effortless.
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