Happy Friday, Naples. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Naples Buzz serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.

📰 In the news

Community compassion shines: Beverly’s Angels teamed up with Naples police and brought hero kits to children facing tough times, offering support and reassurance as the community rallied around kids in crisis — learn about the hero kits.

Housing, recovery, and hope: Warrior Homes of Collier says the county is within striking distance of ending veteran homelessness, with fewer than 20 veterans unhoused and a goal to finish by next year — see the progress and impact.

Big-money closings continue: Redfin lists the priciest Naples home sales of 2025 so far, with ultra-luxury deals still surging despite affordability lows. Data current as of August 5 — see the full Naples list.

Highlights this week

• Discover Girl Scouts and build troops
• Explore Sizzle Dining, support local students
• Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with free admission
• Sip coffee and admire hundreds of cars
• Morning market with yoga and music

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Local talent leaves a mark: Mercato in North Naples just got a big, colorful mural by local illustrator Joshua Noom. Inspired by the Gulf, local wildlife, and the Naples Pier, it’s wacky and whimsical with little hidden surprises. It’s installed in the breezeway next to Tap 42, so it’s easy to stop by and check it out. Meet the artist and mural.

Culinary dreams take flight: Southwest Florida’s food scene is hopping, and on Sept. 15 it’s all about the kids: EHAS and author Cornell Bunting are hosting a youth culinary throwdown for ages 13-17 at Ascent at Metropolitan in Naples, 5 to 7 p.m. Teams cook with pro chefs, there’s a People’s Choice vote, and tickets are $20. See details and ticket link.

Market: Fresh veggies, homemade jams, slightly too confident street musicians, and the joy of overbuying produce you swear you’ll cook with this week, Vanderbilt Farmers Market is basically Saturday morning perfection.

Modern health: Willow is changing the weight management game with sustainable, flexible, and modern plans to help you feel your best. All their docs are board certified, and you get unlimited access to your physician (AKA… you’ll be in good hands). Take this 2-minute assessment to get started.

Learn something new: If you’ve always wanted to learn a new language, meet italki. They match you with native speakers for personalized lessons starting at just $5/hour. With 150+ languages to choose from and flexible scheduling, you won’t need to rearrange your life (or start a side hustle) to achieve fluency.

📆 Around town this weekend

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Today

🎶 Ajeva @ Sugarshack Downtown | Friday (9/12) at 7:00pm – Sugarshack is all about Ajeva, the Florida funk-rock crew that treats Bonita like its personal dance floor. Expect big grooves, a splash of improv that’ll make your neighbors question your life choices, and enough feel-good energy to justify deserting the couch.

🎸 The Jake Hair Band @ Whiskey Park | Friday (9/12) at 8:30pm – Friday night calls for Whiskey Park, where the Jake Hair Band torches honky tonk classics with more grit than your best boots. If you ever belted out Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, or Gary Stewart in the shower, round up your boots and show up.

This weekend

🍍 2025 Jamas Tropical Fruit Class @ UF/IFAS Collier Extension | Saturday (9/13) at 9:00am – Nothing makes backyard bragging sweeter than harvesting your own mangos. UF/IFAS and Collier County’s Master Gardeners team up with Fruit & Spice Park’s Louise King to share decades of tropical fruit know-how, from pruning quirks to tasting the sweetest picks. $20 gets you in.

🚜 Open Farm & Workshops @ Empowerment Farm | Saturday (9/13) at 9:30am – Whether you’re a first-time chicken whisperer or a wheelbarrow veteran, swing by the farm this Second Saturday for hands-on workshops and family-friendly fun. Cuddle goats, swap gardening war stories, and nod sagely as they teach you why straw mulch is basically wizardry.dfs

🧶 Stitch & Social: A Beginner Crochet Circle @ Naples Regional Library | Saturday (9/13) at 11:00am – Think baskets are just for groceries? Think again. Naples Regional Library’s Stitch & Social is where beginners tangle with crochet hooks, veterans flaunt their fiber masterpieces, and everyone scores snacks plus solid company. Resistance is futile, registration is mandatory.

🧘‍♀️ Mini Buddha’s Kids Yoga @ Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples | Sunday (9/14) at 9:00am – Grab your kiddo for a 30-minute kids yoga journey, complete with dance and play. Led by Elaina Vasta of Just Play by E.Co, it’s $30 per duo, members nab $10 off, so bring a mat and your sense of humor.

🔬 Super Sunday of Science @ Riptide Brewing Company | Sunday (9/14) at 1:00pm – This workshop squeezes a year’s worth of biology, earth space, and physics into 90 minutes with mini rainstorms, man-made fog, and a Scientific Method Dance the wiggliest kid can’t dodge. Then you’ll classify critters, model snow, and make slime before any “Are we done yet?” protests.

Next week

🤔 W.O.N.D.E.R. @ Naples Botanical Garden | Monday (9/15) at 10:00am – When the Naples sun starts auditioning as a blowtorch, drag the kids indoors for W.O.N.D.E.R at the Kapnick Center. They’ll Walk, Observe, Navigate, Draw, Explore, and Read with cool activity packs at the Visitor Center, included with admission for maximum parent bragging rights.

🖼️ Rookery Bay Art Gallery Exhibit @ Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center | Tuesday (9/16) at 9:00am – Through the Lens of Nature is turning our gallery into a mini jungle-meets-street-fair of mixed media, courtesy of Collective 5’s finest. Expect botanical prints, wildlife portraits, and a dash of hometown pride, all expertly crafted by five local visionaries.

🎥 Movies on the Lawn @ Mercato | Tuesday (9/16) at 7:30pm – Pack your comfiest lawn chair, dust off that nostalgia, and catch Lilo & Stitch under the stars at our regular Movies on the Lawn series. It’s free, breezy, and strictly zero judgments if you bring way too much popcorn. See you out there.

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🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 9/12 Tom Shillue @ Off the Hook Comedy Club – 6:30 pm
• 9/12 Ajeva @ Sugarshack – 7 pm
• 9/12 A Nutshell (Alice in Chains Tribute Band) @ Mango Rita – 8 pm
• 9/12 The Jake Hair Band @ Whiskey Park – 8:30 pm
• 9/13 Reckless Saints @ Bimini Bait Shack – 6 pm
• 9/13 Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale @ Alamo Drafthouse – 6:15 pm
• 9/14 Chasing Ava @ The Moose – 2 pm
• 9/19 Desi Banks @ Off the Hook Comedy Club – 7 pm

🏠️ Price is right – Naples edition

How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).

Listed by: Shannon May (Compass Florida LLC)

Olde Naples’ most wallet-friendly pool home keeps things light and breezy with a freshly updated coastal vibe, sun-soaked southern exposure, and a backyard built for both cannonballs and cookouts. Skylights, a roomy U-shaped kitchen, and a grassy dog run mean there’s space for everyone, even the four-legged crowd. The split living and family rooms add a little extra elbow room for movie nights or morning coffee.

Just blocks from the beach and the buzz of 5th Avenue South, this cottage is all about easygoing living. Cement siding, a high-and-dry track record, and alley access to the oversized garage keep things practical, while the circular drive makes parking a non-issue.

Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →