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Hey Naples, hope your week’s off to a good start! In case you missed yesterday’s email, BaseLocal Business went live last week… and it’s going way better than I ever could have imagined!
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That’s all for today – let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
A night of classics: Opera Naples’ resident artists will perform Jan. 24 at the Wang Opera Center, offering arias ahead of Festival Under the Stars and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation international voice competition — get all the details.
Florida’s tenth veterans facility: Collier County set aside nearly 24 acres for a new state veterans nursing home, opening by 2028, with adult day health care. Admission requires being a veteran and Florida resident — get all the details.
Luxury lots for a cause: The Naples Winter Wine Festival online auction will return with more than 100 wine, food and travel experiences organized by the Naples Children Foundation, featuring rare wines, dinners and trips — see what’s up for bid.
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.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Chef Renato Viola’s vision: Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza opened its second Naples spot in downtown Naples on January 6. Expect the same inventive pies as North Naples, built on 72 to 90 hour fermented dough and topped with burrata, chorizo, mushrooms, and even coffee with honey. Communal seating keeps things lively. See what sets it apart.
For the love of pickles: If your pantry or gift stash is in need of a refresh (or you’re looking for something fun to check out this weekend), Syllee Creations stocks garlic dill pickles from mild to triple hot, bright pepper jellies, and cheery gifts you won’t find elsewhere… all at a price point that won’t break your wallet.
Tropical wine vibes: Sunshine in a glass awaits at The Naples Winery in Tin City, pouring Florida-made fruit wines like mango, key lime, and other tropical sips. Tasting flights are relaxed, and bottles drink like a mini vacation.
A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).
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.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🐶 Wooftop Fest @ Rooftop at Riverside | Wednesday (1/21) at 6:00 PM – Backyard is going full dog park with an off-leash romp, ten bucks for your first furry tyrant, and 2-for-1 drinks all day. ARC brings adoptable pups, donations welcome, Collar Cuts adds swagger, DJ Jason Paul spins, and your camera roll is 80 percent dog.
🚤 Naples Boat Show @ Sugden Regional Park | Thursday (1/22) at 10:00 AM – Trade the honey-do list for hulls and hit the Naples Boat Show with Walker’s Marine. Climb aboard luxury rides built for sandbars, back bays, and sunset cruises, with top brands, local pros, show-only deals, and one-on-one walkthroughs at Sugden Park and the City Dock.
💺 Chairs for Charity @ MHK Architecture and Planning | Thursday (1/22) at 5:30 PM – Pull up a seat. Eight of Southwest Florida’s design heavy hitters, from Alison Craig and Clive Daniel to MHK and Bay Design, are turning vintage chairs into one-of-a-kind art, then auctioning them off with 100% of proceeds to Youth Haven. High style, higher purpose.
This weekend
🎨 En Plein Air Festival @ Naples Botanical Garden | Saturday (1/24) at 10:00 AM – Naples Botanical Garden is turning into your kids’ studio for the En Plein Air Festival, with a drop-in W.O.N.D.E.R. program getting families to Walk, Observe, Navigate, Draw, Explore, and Read. Enjoy orchids, shade, and coffee, they make masterpieces. Everyone wins.
🎨 Mercato Art Celebration @ Mercato | Saturday (1/24) at 10:00 AM – Mercato turns the street into a gallery, Naples’ only art show on a fully closed avenue, no parks or parking lots in sight. Stroll palm-lined blocks for painting, sculpture, and photography, then slip into boutiques and restaurants for civilized air conditioning, cocktails, and people-watching.
🎼 The Cleveland Orchestra @ Artis—Naples | Sunday (1/25) at 7:00 PM – Artis-Naples is hosting The Cleveland Orchestra, which is basically like borrowing your neighbor’s Ferrari for the night, only with violins. World-class sound, comfy seats, and zero sand traps. Dress better than your pickleball whites, then let the brass do the heavy lifting.
🎭 Annual New Play Festival @ Naples Players Sugden Theater | Sunday (1/25) at 7:30 PM – Settle in at TNP for five fresh winners from the 2025 New Play Festival, presented as sharp, no-frills readings. All about the words, chosen, directed, and cast by the volunteer Readers Theatre committee. Naples Daily News is footing the bill, which feels grown-up of us.
Live music & entertainment:
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📻 Naples report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 74°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
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