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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 today’s edition: New preventive heart program, fine arts & craft show, perfect paint pairs, and more.
Let’s get to it.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
New preventive heart program: NCH Rooney Heart Institute has become the first U.S. hospital using CaRi-Plaque and CaRi-Heart, AI imaging that analyzes CCTA scans to spot heart attack risk up to 10 years ahead — read the full story.
Safe passage in action: New photos show a variety of wildlife using an FDOT crossing, previewing the type planned for State Road 82 in Collier County through a partnership with Alico Inc and FDOT — see the photos here.
Discover local ways to serve: Leadership Collier Foundation will host its 10th annual Get Involved Collier volunteer expo on Thursday, Nov. 13 at Coastland Center. It connects residents with nonprofits and government agencies seeking volunteers — get the event details.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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Naples Dog Park: easygoing off-leash fun
For off-leash zoomies, locals lean on Naples Dog Park. It’s a low-stress, well-kept spot with an easy vibe.
The layout is thoughtful, with separate play zones for bigs and littles. Dog-friendly mulch underfoot and generous shade keep paws and people comfortable.
At the center, The Palmer House pavilion offers benches, drinking fountains for humans and canines, and a small picnic nook. A sidewalk link to the Greenway makes it simple to pair a sniffari with a longer stroll.
It’s city-run, tidy, and neighborly. Pups must be registered with the City and wear a dog park tag, which keeps things safe and familiar. Bring good manners; they’ll provide the water and good vibes when you visit Naples Dog Park any day.
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🫶 We got your back
Naples fall street scene: The Third Street South Farmers Market has expanded for the season, now lining Third Street South between Broad Ave S and 13th Ave S through April. The year-round Saturday market is buzzing with returning snowbirds, longtime vendors with signature shell ornaments, and newbies like Gone Bananas Naples serving chocolate-dipped bananas. See when and where to go.
Season of giving begins: The Salvation Army of Collier County and Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots have kicked off their 2025 Christmas Toy Drive, now underway through December 12. Donate new, unwrapped toys at 150+ drop-off sites countywide or at the Toy Shop (3520 Tamiami Trail N., Naples) to help brighten Christmas for over 7,500 local kids. See how to donate or apply.
Provençal date-night energy: If French comfort is calling, Bleu Provence delivers Provençal charm, farm-to-table plates, and a Wine Spectator Grand Award wine list. Conversation lingers, the room glows, and that last pour often feels inevitable, with unhurried service that lets date night unfold.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
Need new windows? It’s not the most glamorous upgrade, we’ll admit. But newer windows = lower energy bills and a subtle (but definitely noticeable) glow-up. If you’ve been putting it off or waiting for the right moment, Renewal by Andersen is offering a discount that just might seal the deal. Check it out here.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
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Today
🎉 Backyard Bash @ Golisano Childrens Museum of Naples | Friday (11/7) at 6:00pm – Ready to feel like a kid again, minus the skinned knees and plus a decent cabernet? This 21+ Backyard Bash, chaired by Annie Griffo, brings giant games, food trucks, live music, and a beer and wine lineup, with auctions to satisfy your competitive streak.
🎹 Greggie & The Jets: Elton John Tribute @ Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center | Friday (11/7) at 7:30pm – Craving Rocket Man without the airport hassle? Greggie & The Jets bring an all-live Elton John tribute to Hinman Auditorium, with faithful arrangements, glitzy costume changes, and the sing-alongs you secretly know by heart, from Bennie and the Jets to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
This weekend
🖼️ Fine Arts & Craft Show @ Cambier Park | Saturday (11/8) at 10:00am – Skip the big-box candle aisle and stroll the Fine Arts & Craft Show, where Naples Artcrafters showcase original work, not imported filler. Chat with makers, browse at your pace, and leave with something that lasts longer than a trend, and actually sparks conversation.
🎨 Perfect Paint Pairs: A Colorful Escape for Every Duo @ Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center | Saturday (11/8) at 10:00am – Feel like trading errands for some color? Pair up with your favorite human, grandkid included, for a guided watercolor session at Rookery Bay, painting fish, manatees, and sea stars with Artist Jan Deswik. No experience needed, just curiosity, laughs, and a postcard worth bragging about.
🔬 National STEM/STEAM Day @ Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park | Saturday (11/8) at 10:30am – Give your inner science kid a field day at National STEM/STEAM Day, with hands-on stations, simple crafts, games, and refreshments. Seven bucks covers the whole shebang, materials and all. Bring the kids, or claim the beaker for yourself, no judgment.
🧘 Mini Buddha’s Kids Yoga @ Golisano Childrens Museum of Naples | Sunday (11/9) at 9:00am – A playful 30-minute kids yoga session where parents can join, led by Just Play by E.Co’s Elaina Vasta. Expect yoga, dance, and imaginative adventures that count as your stretch too. It’s $30 per child, includes one parent and admission, members save $10, bring a mat.
🎺 Naples Concert Band @ Cambier Park | Sunday (11/9) at 2:00pm – Nothing beats our Naples Concert Band lifting the whole town a few inches as they salute our veterans with guest vocalist Heather Ivy. Five decades strong, still goosebump good. Patriotic tunes, proud moments, and the kind of applause that says, we actually mean it.
Next week
✂️ Veterans Day Make and Take @ Naples Regional Branch Library | Monday (11/10) at 9:00am – Take a breather from the errands and drop in for a Veterans Day make and take. Craft a simple, patriotic keepsake, keep it or hand it to the veteran who taught you patience, and feel good without a signup form, a schedule, or a fuss.
💎 Nanis Personal Appearance & Fine Jewelry Personal Appearance Trunk Show @ Marissa Collections | Tuesday (11/11) at 10:00am – Nanis is taking over Marissa Collections with a personal appearance and trunk show, all Italian savoir faire, craftsmanship, and unapologetic sparkle. Expect buttery gold, sculptural pieces, and stories straight from the makers, perfect for the fewer, better crowd. Your jewelry box deserves a passport.
🏛️ Veterans History Museum Grand Opening @ Veterans History Museum | Tuesday (11/11) at 12:00pm – If you like your history with a fresh coat of paint, the Veterans History Museum is opening its new digs at the Government Center on Veterans Day. Expect a ribbon cutting, speeches, tours, and artifacts from the Revolutionary War to the Gulf Wars, all free.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 11/7 Andy Shaw Band @ Backyard Social – 6 pm
- 11/7 Streetlife Serenader @ Gulf Coast Town Center – 7 pm
- 11/8 Virgil Cain @ North Bonita Country Club – 7 pm
- 11/12 ACMA Songwriters @ Koreshan State Park – 7 pm
- 11/13 Thunderstruck (AC/DC tribute) @ Mango Rita’s – 8 pm
- 11/14 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas @ Artis – 7:30 pm
- 11/14 Plies and more @ Hertz Arena – 8 pm
- 11/15 Dennis Jones Band @ The Beach Bar – 1 pm
- 11/15 Country Bash @ Bella Ranch – 6 pm
- 11/16 Gulf Coast Big Band Jazz Concert @ Cambier Park – 2 pm
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🏠️ 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: Steve Boge (Signature Real Estate Group)
Immediate golf membership available. On over 2 acres in Quail West, this double-lot, 9,667 square foot estate brings 6 bedrooms plus a den and 8 baths. The primary suite adds a boutique closet and spa bath, and the kitchen showcases Italian porcelain, granite, and a big island.
Party tricks include a custom bar and a theater with a 180 inch screen and starlit ceiling. Courtyards, two fireplaces, and resort pool, spa, and projection lounge. A temperature controlled garage for 12 plus cars, a 2015 guest house with kitchenette and living area, and turf putting and chipping greens cap it.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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