Old Naples News

09/11/2026

Positioning Prestige — a look at how luxury homes sell in Naples and what it takes to market them effectively. 🏡 From Gulf-front estates to waterfront retreats, learn the strategies that appeal to discerning buyers and protect long-term value.
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How luxury homes sell in NaplesNaples, Florida has long been recognized as one of the most desirable luxury destinations in the United States. From Gulf-front estates and golf course residences to elegant waterfront homes, Naples attracts discerning buyers seeking lifestyle, privacy, and long-term v...

09/04/2026

What a great opening night with the Sizzle Dining team at Bleu Provence! I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside Guy Clarke and be a small part of the Sizzle journey. Seeing everything come together on Opening Night—and feeling the excitement in the room—was such a great reminder of how much this event means to our restaurant community. Here’s to 10 years of Sizzle Dining, an amazing opening night, and an entire month of incredible dining ahead! 🥂🔥

09/01/2026

Where Naples living meets unforgettable dining — Pull up a Chair with Elle & Mitch as they share a local favorite: USS Nemo Restaurant. Read their take on the restaurant that keeps locals coming back and discover spots that make Naples feel like home and don't forget to support them during Sizzle Dining starting today September 1-30.
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09/01/2026

IT’S OFFICIALLY SIZZLE SEASON! 🎉🍽️🔥

Sizzle Dining starts TODAY and we’re celebrating 10 YEARS of dining with purpose in Southwest Florida! 🧡💙

All September long, enjoy specially curated Sizzle Dining menus at participating restaurants across SWFL while supporting Blessings in a Backpack SWFL. Great food, incredible restaurants, and an even greater cause. 🫶

Where are you Sizzling first?! 👀🍴

📅 September 1–30
🍽️ Explore participating restaurants + menus at SizzleDining.org
🎒 Benefiting Blessings in a Backpack SWFL

08/26/2026

High school students in Collier County are asking the big question: What will AI mean for my future career? Naples Woman's Club explores how students and families can prepare for an AI-driven job market, rethink education, and find resilient career paths.
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Helping students build careers that lastWhile many Naples residents are using artificial intelligence to plan vacations, manage schedules, or streamline daily life, high school juniors and seniors in Collier County are asking a more personal question: What will AI mean for my future career?As headli...

08/21/2026

Discover the 2026–27 Author Spotlight Series hosted by the Friends of the Library of Collier County— featuring intimate in-person talks and book signings with authors Marie Bostwick, Madeline Martin, and Martinn E Winters. Perfect for book clubs, library lovers, and anyone who enjoys getting lost in a great story.
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Unveils 2026–27 Author Spotlight SeriesIt’s perfect symmetry for a series of in-person author talks to kick off with books about book clubs, book lovers, and libraries. Add in a gripping historical novel that spans the American experience from 1897 through the 1940s, and you’ve got the 2026-27...

08/19/2026

The Naples Winter W**e Festival is back for its 27th year — Jan 29–31, 2027 at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón. Expect exclusive wines, exceptional cuisine and unforgettable travel experiences — all supporting the Naples Children Foundation.

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Set to return for 27th year on January 29-31, 2027The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the world-renowned Naples Winter W**e Festival (NWWF), has announced the NWWF will return for its 27th annual celebration featuring some of the world’s most exclusive wines, delecta...

08/14/2026

America at 250 — Honoring the past by voting for the future. For 250 years Americans have fought to expand the right to vote. Now is the time to verify your registration, confirm your address and party, and make a plan to cast your ballot. Read more: https://wix.to/RnBgVJS

Honoring the past by voting for the futureFor 250 years, generations of Americans have defended and expanded the right to vote, recognizing that elections are not just civic duties, but opportunities to shape the future of our country, state, and local community.That is why preparing to vote matters...

08/13/2026

Sizzle Dining turns 10! 🎉 A decade of delicious multi-course dinners, packed dining rooms, and giving back to the Southwest Florida community. Read how this monthlong culinary celebration grew from an 11-day experiment into a region-wide tradition that supports local restaurants and community causes. Dive into the full story: https://wix.to/y0mPCCI

A decade of saving, supporting, and celebrating Southwest Florida diningA Decade of Dining with Purpose: Sizzle Dining Turns 10Ten years ago, Sizzle Dining began as a simple, slightly audacious idea: eleven days of specially priced multi-course dinners at roughly two dozen Naples restaurants during....

08/10/2026

The Aug/Sept/Oct Issues have arrived and together we're making a difference — one meal at a time, as we help celebrate 10 incredible years of Sizzle Dining!

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On the Cover: Guy Clarke - Executive Director, Sizzle Dining