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Happy weekend, Naples!
In today’s happening-today edition: Chef Sam’s heartfelt Indian flavors, Dave Barry at a conservation celebration, and Ferraris with cannoli + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Personal flavors meet community care: Chef Sam at Indian Breeze in Cape Coral cooks favorites in spicy or mild, including vegetarian options. He also owns Le Indya Naples and donated 1,000 meals after a hurricane — read the full story.
Conservation honors and local giving: Friends of the Everglades’ Legacy Celebration is set for March 20 at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, with Dave Barry speaking, while a Naples nonprofit received a $41,545 donation — see speakers, honorees and tickets.
Economic growth meets conservation: An Estero redevelopment will turn Old Corkscrew into Pandion Club, creating several hundred jobs and a 275 acre course designed by Kyle Phillips, expected to open in late 2027 — get all the project details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Color fix, anyone? Joshua Noom Mural at Mercato splashes Naples on the walls with Gulf blues, wildlife cameos, and a cheeky nod to the Pier. Glide through the breezeway, let the color reset your pace, and leave brighter… a quick mood lift hiding in plain sight.
Need a skein fix? At Castle Creek Fiber Studio, level up your projects, pet squishy fibers (weavers welcome), and drop into friendly classes or trunk shows. If your stash looks suspiciously well-behaved, a quick visit will spark ideas… and probably a cardigan you’ll “definitely finish this month.”
Beer garden vibes: Ankrolab Brewing Company keeps Naples buzzing with inventive, crisp-to-quirky pours, a breezy beer garden, trivia nights, and a low-key kitchen for easy bites. Ideal for midweek unwinding with friends, the taproom feels casual, creative, and consistently fun.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🐍 Herpetology for Kids @ CREW Flint Pen Strand Trails (Bonita Springs) | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Whether your kid calls every lizard a dinosaur, or you want an excuse to explore CREW, this herpetology hike delivers. Local herpetologist Shane Johnson leads a search for snakes, frogs, and lizards, with ecology, natural history, and muddy shoes. Meet at the Main Parking Lot.
👗 Berkshire Lakes Fashion Show and Luncheon Fundraiser @ Royal Wood Golf & Country Club | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Petunias of Naples is strutting in with spring looks at a Berkshire Lakes luncheon, with a silent auction, a 50/50, a guest jeweler, and a one-day sale, all raising money for school supplies for local kids. It’s $50, and consider it guilt-free spending.
👪 Family and Community Day @ Baker Park | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Free family day at Baker Park, with kid-friendly opera, hands-on music, and the usual suspects, bounce house and face painting. Catch Jack and the Beanstalk by Opera Naples, then let the kids bang boom whackers, make instruments, and try on costumes. Culture without homework.
🛍 In Store Shopping Event @ DanaTyler (Tin City) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Tin City’s Dana Tyler is debuting Dune Jewelry, the beach-in-a-bauble brand turning sand hoarding into style points. Pop in for a necklace drawing, a free gift with $150+ in Dune, and custom pieces using local grains or your own, with proceeds helping coastal causes.
🐶 Wine & Wags @ R.A.D Corkscrew Winery | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Feel like you and the dog both need a reset? Head to RAD Winery’s farm in Estero for a low-drama afternoon of good wine, fresh air, and tail wags, plus local pet vendors, rescue pups, and the kind of community you actually want to see.
🎁 Treviso Bay Week of Giving @ Treviso Bay | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Treviso Bay is hosting its 12th annual Week of Giving for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Expect socials, light sweat, and feel-good fundraisers, plus actual conversations with neighbors you like. The rare week where your calendar, your conscience, and your social life get along.
🎶 An Evening of Great Music @ The MED | Sunday (3/8) at 6:00 PM – If your Sunday ritual could use an upgrade, slide into The Med Naples for Bill Colletti mixing contemporary jazz and pop with trumpet, vocals, and keys. It is smooth, smart, and mercifully free of gimmicks. Let him multitask so you do not have to.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Naples report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 83°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 21%
A slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 24%
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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