Sea glass wire wrapped pendant class, guided beach stroll, pup ’n’ books reading event, and more.
Happy Tuesday, 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 week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Downtown restaurants are cutting meal prices to fund gifts, streetlights are luring turtle hatchlings off course, and a major bridge will close soon — catch up here.
State-level stories: Former Wake Forest star joining FSU, various plant seeds rocketing to the ISS, and an archival tale of Florida’s 19th-century pineapple rush — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: New SSA tech offers more reliable service, national recalls, and a housing market update — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Connect online with male Parkinson’s caregiver peers
- Get family groceries this Wednesday with ID
- Help cultivate the Veggie Village Community Garden
- Unlock untapped SWFL talent through inclusive hiring
- Reserve tables early for Friday fun fundraiser
- Get $400 off Windows with Renewal By Andersen
🫶 We got your back
Wellness: Bored with downward dog? These top yoga studios serve everything from salt-cave serenity to silk-hammock flow in Naples
Travel: Ditch crowded beaches and chase authentic weirdness along Florida’s forgotten highways. These roadside gems range from underwater hotels to hills that defy gravity
Cleaning: Tackling the whole house can feel like climbing Everest in flip-flops… who even has the energy for that? This cleaning checklist breaks the job into manageable bites so you can crush it room by room
Furniture: Need décor with a backstory deeper than your latest streaming binge? Home and Salvage is the gallery that’ll turn your living room into a time capsule… just bring a sharp eye and an appreciation for pieces that only improve with every chapter of history.
Finance: Ready to break up with debt for good? National can help you cut ties, pay up to 30% less than you owe, and finally get some peace. This isn’t your average debt relief advice… it’s a financial fresh start, complete with a happy cry or two when your balance hits zero.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🍽️ Restaurant Lowdown @ Collier Museum at Government Center | Tuesday (8/12) at 2:00pm – Pull up a stool and soak in the insider scoop on our dining scene, from Michelin-star high fives to soufflé meltdowns that’ll make you grateful for takeout. Amanda Townsend leads a panel of local restaurateurs sharing the good, the bad, and the sauce-stained ugly.
🐚 Arts Bonita – Ocean Treasures Sea Glass Wire Wrapped Pendant Class @ Center for Visual Arts | Tuesday (8/12) at 5:30pm – Ready to turn beach finds into bling? This hands-on workshop dives into the history of sea glass and teaches you pro wire-wrapping tricks so you’ll craft a pendant and matching earrings by night’s end. Perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike, with all supplies plus a light dinner and drinks covered.
🍺 Pour Your Own Epoxy @ Midnight Tavern Naples | Thursday (8/14) at 6:00pm – Midnight Tavern is swapping martinis for epoxy resin, because who needs another cocktail when you can craft your own charcuterie board or lazy susan? Pick two pigments, pour them over premium black walnut, then let us handle the curing, finishing, and shipping.
🐾 Walk On The Wild Side @ Lovers Key State Park | Friday (8/15) at 9:00am – Nothing beats a morning beach stroll spotting pelicans, turtle tracks, and flamboyant vacation fashion on Estero Boulevard. This guided Walk on the Wild Side swaps your inbox for seabird sightings, salty breezes, and more local lore than you ever thought you needed.
🎭 Re-Opening@ The Stage Restaurant & Nightclub | Friday (8/15) at 5:00pm – Dust off your blue suede shoes and swing by The Stage for its reopening bash. Sample the revamped menu, score special show pricing, and rock out to Johnny Rogers Band’s tributes to Elvis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Brenda Lee, and Patsy Cline.
This weekend
🏌️ 4th Annual We Care Outreach Golf Scramble @ Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club | Saturday (8/16) at 8:30am – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to dust off your clubs, this charity scramble at Heritage Bay is it: four-person teams, $150 a head, and bragging rights that actually help local families. Just register in advance and get ready to swing for good.
🛍️ Pop Up Market @ R.A.D Corkscrew Winery | Saturday (8/16) at 1:00pm – Think you’ve outgrown open-air markets? Grab a glass, wander through pop up tents filled with local jams, hand-thrown pottery, and the kind of gear that makes your house guests think you have your life together. No pressure, just the illusion of productivity.
🐶 Pup ‘N’ Books @ Headquarters Regional Library | Saturday (8/16) at 1:30pm – Pup lovers and bookworms, rejoice! Golden Paws Assistance Dogs will be on hand for slobbery high-fives and tail wags, and all ages are invited to cozy up with a good story. No registration, no fee, just two hours of canine cuddles and page-turning fun.
💃 8th Annual Dance Gala @ DanceLife, Florida Dance Center | Saturday (8/16) at 8:00pm – Think you’ve maxed out your playlist? This dance gala laughs in your face. No partner or rhythm required, just free bites, raffle entries for festival passes, a beginner-friendly workshop, and DJ Robo’s fiery spins that’ll have you outdancing your doubts.
🚗 Car and Coffee @ Mercato | Sunday (8/17) at 9:00am – Kick off your Sunday by revving through Cars and Coffee 239 at Mercato—hundreds of sleek rides and Teslas take center stage for Laces of Love. Fuel up with coffee, scones, or a cheeky cocktail from the lawn bar while live tunes set the vibe. Want prime parking? Donate $50 to Laces of Love and snag a VIP lawn spot among the coolest cars.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/14 Evening on Fifth @ Fifth Avenue South – 6:30 pm
- 8/14 Joe Machi @ Off the Hook Comedy Club – 7 pm
- 8/14 Tide Up @ Sneaky Pete’s – 7 pm
- 8/15 Johnny Rogers band and more @ The Stage – 5 pm
- 8/15 Relentless Fire @ Rusty’s – 6 pm
- 8/15 Rhythm House and more @ Mango Rita’s – 6:30 pm
- 8/16 Bumpin Uglies @ Sugarshack – 6:45 pm
- 8/16 8th Annual Dance Gala @ DanceLife – 8 pm
🏠️ This house is wild
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