Dave Osborn, Hannah Holmes | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
With October behind us, it’s time to seriously focus on the holidays. And with more seasonal residents and tourists beginning to return to Southwest Florida, there’s plenty to do including concerts, plays, comedy and more.
What else is happening? Check out our monthly calendar and feel free to email dosborn@gannett.com if you’d like to add an event. Just submit it in the format shown in these events.
GENERAL EVENTS
Godzilla Day: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Naples is celebrating this legendary monster’s 71st birthday at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3. This event will include a screening of “The Return of Godzilla” (1984) and Godzilla merchandise for purchase. Tickets are $13.99 through drafthouse.com. 9118 Strada Place, No. 8205, Naples.
Baker Senior Center Naples Events: Throughout November, the center will have several extended hours events. Join for a resin art class from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Enjoy the Twilight Cabaret with Doug Williams from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13; free for members and $5 for non-members. Lastly, attend Karaoke Night from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 20 – free admission. All events are for ages 60-plus and require reservations through (239) 325-4444. Baker Senior Center Naples, 6200 Autumn Oaks Lane.
For more things to do in the Naples, Florida area in November, including Veteran’s Day, USA Today Wine & Food Experience, Christmas Market, Classic Car Show and more, read the full article on naplesnews.com.
There’s so much to do in Naples – Bonita Springs! Be close to the fun with a home in the area. Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
Mark H. Bickel | Naples Daily News
Not that we didn’t know this already, but it doesn’t hurt to be reminded: Naples is a great place to retire in Florida.
Kiplinger agrees, picking Naples as one of its six ‘best places’ to retire in Florida for 2025.
What Kiplinger said about retiring to Naples
If you want to show off your Ferrari, hit the links, and retire in style on Florida’s west coast
For those drawn to Florida’s Gulf Coast, Naples is synonymous with wealth and the good life, and with an ample population of retirees. Parks, golf courses, and pickleball courts abound, not to mention the enduring attraction of its beaches, with their soft sands, calm waters, and spectacular sunsets.
Read on for Naples by the Numbers on naplesnews.com.
Planning to retire in Naples? Contact David to find a home in the Naples area at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
Mark H. Bickel | Naples Daily News
What’s a “best beach towns” list without Naples being mentioned?
Not credible. At least that is our opinion.
So, kudos to Southern Living for getting the job done with its “The 50 best beach towns in the South 2025” list. The experts at Southern Living narrowed things down and beautiful Naples is No. 22 in the rankings.
America’s best beach towns: What they said about Naples
Dining and high-end shopping, a vibrant arts scene, spectacular shores—it’s easy to see why this area is dubbed the Paradise Coast. In a single day in Naples, you can catch a showy sunrise; play a round at an award-winning golf course; go boutique hopping on either Third Street South or Fifth Avenue South; and then walk over to Sea Salt, Del Mar, or Mediterrano for a delicious and memorable alfresco meal.
Read what else Southern Living said about Naples on naplesnews.com.
If you like what you see when visiting Naples, Florida, contact David to find a home in the area at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
Laura Layden | Naples Daily News
Plans for a new Costco in Southeast Naples are quietly inching ahead.
While Costco has yet to confirm its interest, it has two companion petitions working their way through Collier County’s development review and approval process.
Ultimately, both petitions will require approval from a county hearing examiner.
One request is for an insubstantial change to a planned unit development. The other is for a waiver to the separation requirements for gas stations.
“Neither can be approved without the other’s approval,” said Sean Sammon, the county planner assigned to the project.
It appears the project will not require approval by the Collier County commission. That’s because gas stations and general merchandise stores are already allowed within the Hacienda Lakes PUD where the land sits.
The location is a forested site at the corner of Collier Boulevard and Rattlesnake Snake Hammock Road.
Read the fill article on naplesnews.com.
Phil Fernandez | Naples Daily News
Catching up on my accumulating Village of Estero correspondence: Estero is exploding with endeavors so today let’s hit a sampling of what you’re asking about. Roll out Numero Uno please:
“Thank you for your insightful and helpful articles,” said reader Brenan Riehl. “Do you know what the development timing is for the planned Woodfield Development commercial and residential project on Coconut Road across 41 from Coconut Point in Estero? When will construction commence?”
What’s the first phase of the massive project across from Coconut Point?
When we first broke the details of this U.S. 41 massive undertaking a couple of years ago, the goal had been for about now, and it appears to be pretty close to target, depending on the necessary red tape to protect the interests of all involved: The Village. The Village people. And the Village developer.
Read more about Woodfield Development and other Estero endeavors on naplesnews.com.
For more information about buying a home in the Estero, Florida area contact David at David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
Phil Fernandez | Naples Daily News
Ace is the place for The Marketplace at Pelican Bay in Naples, Florida
A 20,000-square foot Sunshine Ace Hardware is hammering its way into that vacancy, which my colleague Laura Layden recently nailed down in her extensive shopping center coverage.
Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace. said he has been eyeing that ever mushrooming North Naples area. The goal is for a spring debut.
Where else in that region of Collier County is Ace going to fill some space?
Read the full article on naplesnews.com.
