Florida Weekly - Naples

15/01/2026

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15/01/2026

Grace Place’s event, ‘Beyond the Bookshelf,’ promoting literacy with headliner Maria Shriver, drew more than 250 guests and raised $350,000 in support of Grace Place for Children and Families.

Grace Place’s event, 'Beyond the Bookshelf', promoting literacy with headliner Maria Shriver was held in December at Grey Oaks Country Club. More than 250 guests raised $350,000 in support of Grace Place for Children and Families. Community leaders, supporters and advocates participated in inspiri...

15/01/2026

Plan your week in Naples!
From outdoor markets to cultural events, here’s a roundup of what’s going on in town.

TOP PICKS 1/16 - Festival of Birds – Jan. 15 through Jan. 19 the Rookery Bay Festival of Birds returns featuring guided trips to unique habitats such as Corkscrew Swamp and Rookery Bay with kayaking, biking and eco-excursions. Painting, journaling, shell art, forest bathing, moonlight walks and nu...

15/01/2026

Sunset sushi and crafted cocktails set the tone for 2026 in this week’s Naples Foodie, featuring an unforgettable evening at DUSK at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples.

The Place: DUSK Address: 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples,FL 34108 Website: ritzcarlton.com Phone Number: 239 598 6644 Hours: Open daily with dining 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., bar 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., hours may vary As 2026 began, my daughter and I marked the start of the new year with an unforgettable eve...

15/01/2026

Naples is once again to enjoy the iconic Naples Pier—even if it is after five years of closure.

Naples is once again to enjoy the iconic Naples Pier—even if it is after five years of closure. More than three years since the Naples Pier was all but swept away by hurricanes—the Pier is getting its comeback. It will remain closed for another year and a half during reconstruction. First though...

14/01/2026

Not many Americans have the existence of their homes debated in the White House—but that was the case for the Osceola family of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida.

Not many Americans have the existence of their homes debated in the White House—but that was the case for the Osceola family of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. President Donald Trump vetoed a legislative measure that would have protected the Osceola Camp located in Everglades National ...

14/01/2026

The Naples Botanical Gardens are a colorful local gem, not only alive with plant life, but also – on select Saturdays – alive with music!

The Naples Botanical Gardens are a colorful local gem, not only alive with plant life, but also – on select Saturdays – alive with music! Through June, Naples Botanical Gardens offers Music in the Garden. With a garden stage that is visible from multiple walkways, several wooden swings and an en...

14/01/2026

Nationally ranked, locally loved.
Art Fest Naples takes over Fleischmann Park with fine art, live interaction with artists and support for Meals on Wheels.

More than 120 artists will return to Fleischmann Park in Naples for the 29th Annual Art Fest Naples Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 17 and Sunday, Jan. 18. Widely celebrated for its exceptional quality, Art Fest Naples was recently ranked No. 14 in the nation in Sunshine Artist magazine’s prestigio...

14/01/2026

Colorful plates. Clean ingredients. Big flavor.
This week’s Three for 3 highlights three cafés redefining organic and feel-good dining.

Organically Twisted 13040 Livingston Road #10, Naples – 239-302-8669 Organically Twisted natural foods café has unique items that I have never seen on another menu – anywhere! From entrees like the Crispy Vegan Mac, described as vegan mac served over crispy greens with rainbow carrots, cucumber...

14/01/2026

Turning awareness into action.
This January, Path2Freedom invites the community to stand together for awareness, prevention and healing for child survivors.

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Each January, our nation recognizes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, educate communities, and unite in the fight to end human trafficking. Path2Freedom, Inc. a Southwest Florida-based nonprofit dedicated to restoring the lives of child survivors, invites the c...

13/01/2026

Tickets are selling fast for this season’s Friends of the Library breakfast speakers.
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A Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Martin Luther King Jr. The fatal last voyage of Capt. James Cook. Our passion for the pigskin, in 100 memorable moments. And the improbable success story of the American bookstore. Presented by the nonprofit Friends of the Library of Collier County at the Hilton...

13/01/2026

Treasure hunting isn’t always about value—it’s about timing.
In this week's 'Collector’s Corner,' a chance encounter with a forgotten artist leads to a deeply personal connection, uncovered on New Year’s Eve in the most unexpected place.

In the hunt for treasure, timing is everything. I thought about that on the afternoon of New Year's Eve as I visited my neighborhood Goodwill. There I was, chatting with an acquaintance, when I saw one of the staffers wheeling a large painting to the front of the store. The front of the canvas wasn....