Happy Friday, Naples. Hope you get a chance to relax this weekend. 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

Local happenings: Naples art museum earns top three percent accreditation, volunteers plant 16,000 natives to rebuild dunes, and Four Seasons readies new beachfront resort by 2025 — catch up here.

State-level stories: Solar powered rabbit decoys lure invasive pythons, a hiring event at Amerant Bank Arena draws employers and candidates, and Florida islands promise peaceful getaways — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Homeowners are delisting homes rather than cutting prices, the S&P 500 hit record on AI gains, and Ford recalled 500,000 SUVs for brake hose flaws — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

• Shop Third Street’s vibrant summer farmers market
• Run or walk this Labor Day 5K
• Rediscover life after grief on Mondays
• Join female caregivers supporting Parkinson’s loved ones
• Join Tuesday’s online caregiver support group
• Shark robot vacuums are 51% off on Amazon ’til 9/2

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Books: If you love the scent of fresh pages and the thrill of discovering hidden treasures, check out these bookstore gems around Naples for your next obsession.

Gardening: Thanks to Florida’s subtropical climate, you can pick juicy strawberries in January and pull crisp lettuce from the soil in December. These seasonal planting tips will help you enjoy homegrown treats all year.

Clubs: Think starting a local book club is complicated? It’s easier than you think, and these simple steps will have you swapping stories and making friends in no time.

Wine: Whether you’re a casual sipper who still calls everything “red or white” or the friend who won’t shut up about tannins and terroir, Bleu Provence pours the good stuff. Come for the glass (or bottle), stay for the vibe that makes weeknights feel like weekends.

Home: Labor Day means special deals on all sorts of things, and American Home Shield’s warranty coverage is no exception. For a limited time, they’re offering 50% off select plans than cover your big ticket appliances (yup, even the ones older than dirt).

📆 Around town this weekend

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Today

🍹 Jimmy Buffett Day @ Compass Hotel by Margaritaville | Friday (8/29) at 11:00am – Slip into your flip-flops and join us at 5 o’Clock Somewhere Naples for Jimmy Buffett Day’s island-style day of service, mixing community goodwill with margaritas on the side. It’s volunteering in your best Hawaiian shirt, with a salt-rimmed conscience and a side of free-spirited tan.

🎸 Limited Edition Band @ Rusty’s Raw Bar & Grill | Friday (8/29) at 6:00pm – Swap your takeout for a cold one and catch Limited Edition lighting up Rusty’s Raw Bar & Grill in Estero, spinning nostalgia-soaked riffs that remind you why you never left town. Get there early for primo seats, and thank me later.

This weekend

🛶 Kayak & Paddle Board Sale @ Estero River Outfitters | Saturday (8/30) at 7:00am – Whether you’ve been dreaming of gliding down the river or just like shiny new toys, this Labor Day Weekend sale unlocks deep discounts on new and used kayaks, paddleboards, paddles, and PFDs. Demo fleet is up for grabs too, ditch your rusty oars guilt-free.

🚗 Saturday Night Cruise In at Off The Bone @ Off the Bone BBQ + Ribhouse | Saturday (8/30) at 5:00pm – Chrome, ribs, and good vibes. Roll in with your ride (all makes and clubs welcome) for a free weekly cruise with indoor/outdoor seating and happy hour till 6. This one runs 5–9:30 pm, and since it’s the month’s last Saturday, a “Show and Shine” champ drives off with a $50 Off the Bone gift card.

🧘 WellFest @ Rooftop at Riverside | Sunday (8/31) at 7:30am – This morning festival blends a gentle run, HIIT, Pilates, even a bracing cold plunge, all scored by a local DJ’s vinyl-ready beats. Gather, sweat, then reward yourself with a complimentary drink and laid-back conversation among Bonita regulars.

🏎️ Formula 1 Watch Party @ The Courtyard Bar at Ridgway | Sunday (8/31) at 9:00am – Need an excuse to swap golf for grand prix? Head to The Courtyard Bar at Ridgway, where big screens turn your bar stool into pit lane central, drinks keep pace with the action, and everyone suddenly thinks they can engineer an F1 car.

🍷 Uncork & Create: A Chimes by Design Experience @ RAD Corkscrew Winery | Sunday (8/31) at 12:00pm – Sunday afternoons at RAD Winery mean pairing a glass of your favorite vintage with a handful of beads and bells. For $29 you’ll design your own mindful bell chime, soak up a modern-rustic vibe, and pretend your dubious craft skills are totally intentional.

Next week

👟 Labor Day 5K @ Baker Park | Monday (9/1) at 7:30am – Labor Day at Baker Park means lacing up for a casual 5K run or walk, snagging a tech T-shirt, and backing local kiddos’ education. Kids can dash a free 1K afterward. There’s age-group medals if you’re into flexing on your neighbors.

🏊‍♀️ Labor Day Pool Party @ Riverstone Clubhouse | Monday (9/1) at 1:00pm – Nothing says “end of summer” like a Labor Day pool party with a live DJ spinning tunes, pool games to remind us we’re still competitive, and the Frosty Bear truck dishing ice cream, snow cones, and hot dogs. It’s free, just RSVP.

🌺 Cornerstone Kids for all Kids @ Cornerstone UMC | Tuesday (9/2) at 3:30pm – Kick off after-school with a luau-themed, five-week series where elementary kids learn to recognize and manage big feelings—with a faith-based lens. Snack included, it’s a drop-off class, and it’s free. Give them a fun space to practice calm, courage, and a little island attitude.

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🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 8/29 Summerween @ Fort Myers Brewing – 2 pm
• 8/29 Murder for Two @ Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre – 5:30 pm
• 8/29 Limited Edition Band @ Rusty’s – 6 pm
• 8/29 Back Country Boys @ Fort Myers Brewing – 7 pm
• 8/29 Danny Masters @ Fraternal Order of Eagles – 7 pm
• 8/29 Reminiscing, Music of the Little River Band & Traveling Wilburys @ Cape Cabaret – 7:30 pm
• 8/30 The Deplorables @ Whiskey Park – 9 pm
• 9/1 Labor Day Party w/ Live DJ @ Riverstone Clubhouse – 1 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: Linda Donnelly (Premiere Plus Realty Company)

A Hamptons-inspired modern farmhouse with a New England soul, this award-winning Pine Ridge Estates stunner claims its spot in the heart of Naples’ most coveted equestrian neighborhood. Six Ipe decks and a 40-foot pool set the scene for sunset gatherings, while hurricane-rated windows and a rare 16.3-foot elevation keep things serene when the weather isn’t. The standing seam metal roof and stucco board and batten siding bring the curb appeal, but it’s the reclaimed hemlock feature walls and 23-foot pitched ceiling that steal the show inside.

European oak herringbone floors, a cement-style portico, and an outdoor kitchen dial up the drama. An in-law suite on the main level and two vaulted ensuite bedrooms upstairs mean there’s room for everyone, and if that’s not enough, architectural plans for a two-story guest house are ready to go. Just across from Mercato and minutes to the beach, this is as central as Pine Ridge gets, with Southwest backyard sunsets and zero road noise.

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