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Happy weekend, Naples! In today’s edition: Record bay home sale, a blockbuster theater season after a major renovation, a full moon tour, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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🏆 Most popular this week
Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.
Refined coastal elegance showcased: Naples luxury advisor Pat Wilkins closed the $15,150,000 sale of 1640 Dolphin Court, the highest sale on the bay in over four years, marking a personal career milestone — read the full story.
Art, education, and outreach: The Naples Players announced Season 73, which will feature big musicals, intimate plays, classics, new works, and student shows, celebrating stories that unite us after a $22 million award-winning renovation — check out the full lineup.
Big names shape breakthroughs: Surgeons gathered at Naples’ Arthrex campus to explore new sports injury treatments, including a nano needle for minimally invasive insight, with Dr. Neal ElAttrache and local experts highlighting the Gulf Coast’s innovation — read the full story.
Top-tier market trends emerge: Naples and Marco Island have climbed to seventh for newest luxury homes, with a 2014 median build year. In January, luxury listings took longer to sell while prices held steady — read the full market update.
Fresh, Florida on a plate: Built around local farms and Gulf catch, The Local keeps things seasonal, simple, and seriously tasty… think daily blackboard specials, house-made staples, and a cozy wine bar vibe. Make it a weeknight regular for dinner that actually tastes like Naples.
Closet upgrade, minus guilt: True Fashionistas keeps great finds in circulation, from designer to midmarket for the whole crew, plus unexpected home goods. Consign what you’re done with, then uncover pieces you’ll actually wear… perfect for a smart refresh when you want style without the splurge.
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 precious metals are 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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/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.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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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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🌕 Full Moon Tour @ Historic Palm Cottage | Wednesday (3/4) at 6:00 PM – If your idea of nightlife is more moonlight than strobe light, stroll Historic Palm Cottage with a docent while Naples’ oldest home lets the full moon handle the lighting. Expect wine, light hors d’oeuvres, and stories older than your HOA minutes, reservations required.
🚶 Downtown Bonita Walking Tour @ Historic McSwain Home Museum & Gardens | Thursday (3/5) at 10:00 AM – Swap your beach chair for sneakers and wander downtown Bonita Springs on a 45-minute history walk starting at the McSwain Home Museum. Expect landmarks, pioneer grit, and the Imperial River’s backstory, plus a nudge on preserving our small-town soul. Small groups, so register.
🍷 Croquet & Chardonnay @ Historic Palm Cottage | Thursday (3/5) at 4:00 PM – If your backhand is rusty but your wine game is strong, head to Historic Palm Cottage for croquet on the Norris Gardens lawn with chardonnay in hand. The US Croquet Association teaches basics while you sip, nibble Creative Boards by Vicky, and enjoy Naples people-watching.
🌺 Naples Orchid Society Presentation @ Moorings Presbyterian Church | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – Trade Netflix for nectar as Naples Orchid Society hosts Tomas on miniature orchids. Expect a raffle table, petite beauties for sale, and tips to keep them thriving on your lanai, not in witness protection. Learn a little, take one home, feel smug.
🍷 Cheesecake & Wine Pairing Class @ RAD Corkscrew Winery | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Skip another ho-hum happy hour and lean into the good life with a cheesecake and wine pairing class. Three rounds of tastings, smart sips with sweet bites, and a $25 RSVP secures your seat. Consider it dessert, homework, and a social hour, all in one.
🎤 The Bobby Darin Songbook @ Norris Center | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Whether you’ve been humming Mack the Knife since vinyl, or need an excuse to iron a shirt, Paul Todd Jr. revives Bobby Darin’s songbook with charm and chops. He started at 14 with Beyond the Sea, still makes it swing. Tickets on sale now.
⛪ Oliver Latry @ Moorings Presbyterian Church | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Olivier Latry, principal organist of Notre Dame de Paris, plays the Sterritte Family Organ Friday at 7, free and ticketless, with classics, contemporary surprises, and his jaw-dropping improvisations. Consider it date night for your ears, and if you feel moved, the plate awaits.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Naples report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 23%
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 1 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 20%
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Most popular house this week
At the southern tip of Gulf Shore Boulevard South across from beach, this half-acre Olde Naples estate by John Cooney blends classic symmetry with polish. Mahogany doors, oak floors, a vaulted entry, and a 60-inch Wolf range shine. A soundproof media room, steam-equipped fitness studio, and porch frame a preserved Wild Oak. Car lifts, a generator, and dual dehumidification impress.
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