Rookery Bay art reception, moonlight on the boardwalk, back to school expo, 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: Naples skyline gains record heights, coastal dining welcomes a James Beard chef’s new restaurant, and a local teen composer reinvents orchestral storytelling — catch up here.
State-level stories: Tiny Gulf island charms anglers and museum buffs, a $280 million program funds storm proof home upgrades, and SpaceX reuses a Falcon 9 booster — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Kick off school with games and giveaways
- Join online support group for caregivers
- Back 2 School run raises scholarship funds
- Join online Alzheimer’s grief support group
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: Your fur baby deserves gourmet treats, designer collars, and expert advice. These Naples pet stores have everything you need to spoil your four-legged bestie.
Golf: With more than 1,000 courses in Florida, figuring out where to tee off can be a challenge. This travel guide takes you straight to the Sunshine State’s finest greens.
Solo: Traveling on your own after 50 doesn’t have to be intimidating. Check out these safety hacks to pack with confidence.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, The Naples Players brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎒 Back To School Bash @ Cornerstone UMC | Tuesday (8/5) at 3:30pm – Think your little scholar is ready to trade pool floats for glue sticks? This drop-off bash packs games, art projects, and school-supply giveaways so epic even your fridge magnets get jealous, while you sneak off for a guilt-free latte run.
🎨 Rookery Bay Art Reception @ Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center | Thursday (8/7) at 5:30pm – Weekends by the water call for free art, free wine, and free bragging rights. Rookery Bay’s breezy reception serves wine, beer, light bites, and an artist award presentation. Mingle with fellow art obsessives amid gallery vibes, shoreline backdrop, zero cover charge.
🌜 Moonlight on the Boardwalk@ Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary | Thursday (8/7) at 6:30pm – Imagine wandering a 2.25-mile boardwalk through a 500-year-old cypress forest under a near-full moon, throwing a little moonlight dust on the usual weekend shuffle. Bring a red flashlight, cellophane’s on us, and prepare to impress nocturnal wildlife and your friends with your stellar night-vision skills.
🐦 Shorebird Stroll @ Lovers Key State Park | Friday (8/8) at 9:00am – Stash the smartphones and wander the Fort Myers Beach shoreline with an expert pointing out plovers, herons, and the odd beachcomber pretending they’re in a nature doc. It’s easy, it’s free, and you’ll leave knowing more bird calls than the guy selling peanuts.
🎡 A Night on the Wheel @ Center for Visual Arts | Friday (8/8) at 5:30pm – Ditch the usual bar crawl and head to Kelly Campbell’s wheel-throwing workshop, where you’ll sip wine, nibble snacks, and watch a pro demonstrate the art of not collapsing your pot. Then spin out your own masterpiece, pick a glaze, and collect it in ten days.
This weekend
👥 Community Event@ Macstrength FL | Friday (8/8) at 6:00pm – Think of this as your chance to swap small talk for small-town charm over good eats, with prize raffles thrilling enough to distract you from work. It’s a laid-back mixer where you can mingle with locals and trade business cards sans awkwardness.
🎤 The Dazzling DelRays @ Sneaky Pete’s Bonita | Friday (8/8) at 7:30pm – Nothing shakes up your nocturnal routine like the Dazzling DelRays tearing through oldies, Motown, and more at Sneaky Pete’s. Expect finger-snapping hits, enough nostalgia to make your high-school mixtape jealous, and a dance floor so lively it’d shame your living room.
🏫 Back to School Expo @ North Collier Regional Park | Saturday (8/9) at 11:00am – If you’re still hunting glue sticks and kid-proof backpacks, swing by this free family expo and prep for the school year like a pro. Expect food trucks, face painting, costumed characters, after-school and community resource booths, and raffles for brag-worthy prizes.
🧘♀️ Mini Buddha’s Kids Yoga @ Golisano Childrens Museum of Naples | Sunday (8/10) at 9:00am – Ever watched a pint-sized yogi nail cobra pose while chasing an imaginary dragon? Grab your Mini Buddha for a 30-minute adventure filled with yoga, dance, and endless giggles, led by Elaina Vasta, for $30 per child (parent included). Don’t forget your mat.
🤔 W.O.N.D.E.R. @ Naples Botanical Gardens | Sunday (8/10) at 10:00am – The kids get fresh air, you get air-conditioning, it’s a win-win indoors at the Kapnick Center. W.O.N.D.E.R. guides little explorers through walk, draw, and read adventures around the Garden. Snag an Activity Pack at the Visitor Center, and let them roam.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/6 Big Cypress @ Sugarshack Downtown – 6 pm
- 8/7 TreeHouse! @ Sugarshack Downtown – 6 pm
- 8/7 Phenomenal Animal @ Mercato – 6:30 pm
- 8/8 The Dazzling DelRays @ Sneaky Pete’s – 7:30 pm
- 8/9 Kickstart @ Dogtooth Sports and Music – 7 pm
- 8/9 Breakfast Club @ Sneaky Pete’s – 7:30 pm
- 8/9 Island Troy @ North Naples Country Club – 8 pm
- 8/9 Moonstone Riders @ Whiskey Park – 9 pm
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