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Details released for 2027 Naples Winter Wine Festival

NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — The 2027 Naples Winter Wine Festival unveiled its first live auction lots on Tuesday with luxury travel, wine experiences and a limited-edition Bentley among the offerings. The 27th annual festival will return to The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón Jan. 29-31, 2027 with the theme “Hope Sings:...

Naples, FL · 3d
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Naples Artcrafters start new season Nov. 14 in Cambier Park

The Naples Artcrafters will host their first juried fine art and craft show of the new season on Saturday, Nov. 14. The event showcases the work of juried local artists and craftsmen who will be selling their paintings, jewelry, pottery, art glass, sculptures and more in lovely Cambier Park, which is located on 8th Street South, just one block south of 5th Ave South in downtown Naples.

Naples, FL · 4d
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Men’s Golf adds five in 2027 signing class

FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Florida Gulf Coast University men's golf team and head coach Lee McCoy have announced a five-member signing class: Cornelius Farhang, Chase Larson, Ludwig Libera, Ranveer Mitroo and Nico Muellner. The signees come from five countries: Austria, India, Norway, Sweden and the United States. The class is headlined by Austria's Muellner, who is currently ranked No. 316 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR).

Fort Myers, FL · 2d
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State rejects Collier golf course plan over missed deadline

A developer’s plans to build an upscale members-only golf course on a failing 169-acre citrus grove in East Naples hit another roadblock after the state rejected the proposal because of a missed deadline. As a result, Collier County will have to hold four more public hearings from December through...

Collier County, FL · 2d
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Backstage Pass: ‘The Rivals’ opens Nov. 12 at Fort Myers’ Laboratory Theater of Florida

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Theatre Conspiracy and The Laboratory Theater of Florida are debuting Bill Taylor’s adaptation of Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s classic comedy of manners, "The Rivals," at The Laboratory Theater of Florida in the Fort Myers Historic River District from Nov. 12 to Nov. 29. This...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Veterans Day parades, events in Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs

This year's Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and there are many Southwest Florida parades, ceremonies, concerts and other events happening to mark the national holiday. Here are some of the best ways you can celebrate and honor our US military veterans in Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs and...

Bonita Springs, FL · 5d

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Bonita Springs to hold annual Veterans Day Ceremony

The city of Bonita Springs and the Veterans Advisory Committee invite the public to attend the annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The service will be located in downtown Bonita Springs, at the Liles Hotel Lawn (27300 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs) and will begin at 9 a.m. This year’s ceremony will...

Bonita Springs, FL · 3d

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FGCU opens Buckingham Golf Learning Center

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Florida Gulf Coast University's PGA Golf Management Program just took a major step this fall!. FGCU just opened its Buckingham Learning Center, which is located about 20 miles north of campus and is now available to FGCU students in the PGA Golf Management program. FGCU...

Fort Myers, FL · 5d

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Sanibel's BIG ARTS Books Chris Christie, Jon Meacham for 2027 Talks

BIG ARTS of Sanibel has set its 2027 Conversations Speaker Series lineup, pairing journalist Margaret Hoover with retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster to open the season, followed by appearances from former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham. The series kicks off Wednesday, January 13, at 7:30 p.m., with two more installments following in February and March.

Sanibel, FL · 3d

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Biggest Christmas and winter holiday events in the Sarasota area

We may still be in November , yet Christmas and other winter holiday events are already returning to the Sarasota area as soon as this week. Santa's Grand Arrival Parade will return Saturday to University Town Center, serving as the unofficial kickoff to winter holiday season in our area. Numerous other parades — both on land and, fitting for Florida's tropical backdrop, by boat — will occur over the following weeks, along with other chances to meet Santa, light shows, holiday markets and Chanukah festivities. Here's this year's list of the biggest winter holiday events taking place in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties, presented in chronological order. Event details are subject to change. Note: While this list doesn't include the extensive lineup of winter holiday concerts and stage productions also coming to our area, read our concert picks and top arts events columns in the coming weeks for more on those. Ticket Newsletter: Sign up to receive restaurant news and reviews plus info on things to do every Friday Santa's Grand Arrival Parade University Town Center will kick off the holiday season with this celebration centered on a parade with floats, marching bands, entertainers, giant balloons and Santa. There will

Manatee County, FL · 4d

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Veterans Day 2026: Here are all the events happening across SWFL

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — Looking for a way to celebrate Veterans day? Southwest Florida has plenty of events to offer. The City of Bonita Springs and the Veterans Advisory Committee invite the public to attend the annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The service will be located in downtown Bonita Springs, Liles Hotel Lawn.

Bonita Springs, FL · 4d

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2026 Christmas Markets and Festivals Near Port Charlotte

Browse handmade gifts, meet local makers and plan a festive family outing. Macaroni KID Port Charlotte has rounded up announced holiday markets and festivals for November and December, with one nearby Wellen Park option. Event information reviewed November 7, 2026; undated options below still require schedule confirmation. All times are...

Port Charlotte, FL · 6d

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Fort Myers Library Becomes Daytime Lifeline as Rents Push More People to the Street

Inside the downtown Fort Myers library, free Wi-Fi, phone chargers and air conditioning have quietly become survival tools for people who have nowhere else to go during the day. For some patrons, the library isn't just a place to pass the time — it's one of the only reliable places in the city where they can cool off, charge a phone, or get online to search for work or housing.

Fort Myers, FL · 6d

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Cape Coral marks Veterans Day

Cape Coral’s thank-you to its rich veteran population was back again this year, with the Veterans Day Parade stepping off along Cape Coral Parkway the Saturday before Nov. 11. Marching down the parkway starting at 11 a.m. — right around the same time the armistice was signed and hostilities...

Cape Coral, FL · 4d

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Historic Torah scroll from Žamberk to be dedicated at Naples Holocaust museum

NAPLES, Fla. — The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center in Naples will host a dedication event Monday night for the Žamberk Torah Scroll, which is now on permanent loan at the museum. The scroll originates from Žamberk, a city with a Jewish population dating back to the...

Naples, FL · 4d

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Gulfshore Playhouse offers new adaptation of Dickens classic

This Christmas, Gulfshore Playhouse is bringing a beloved holiday tradition to the Moran Mainstage with a cast of accomplished professional theatre artists from Broadway, national tours and some of the country’s leading regional theatres. A Christmas Carol, adapted and directed by Gulfshore Playhouse founder, CEO and producing artistic director...

Naples, FL · 4d

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Fall Getaway #4 – Live Fest in Naples, FL Featuring Tyler Hubbard!

Listen to win a 101.9 POR FALL COUNTRY GETAWAY to see Tyler Hubbard at Live Fest in Florida in December!. We’ll take care of the airfare, hotel, and give you tickets to see Live Fest in Naples!. Listen 4 times every weekday 11/9 – 11/19 for the keywords.

Naples, FL · 4d

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Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda auction fundraiser

The Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda invites art lovers, collectors, and travelers to experience The Silent Showdown, an exciting auction fundraiser featuring original artwork, unique experiences, and luxury travel packages, all in support of the arts. Public bidding will be open Nov. 11 through Nov. 19, offering visitors the...

Punta Gorda, FL · 4d

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Art Walk Nov. 21 – 22 at Promenade at Bonita Bay

Promenade at Bonita Bay announces the return of its monthly Art Walk which takes place through April. One of the artists at November’s Art Walk will be TylerMac. Naples artist TylerMac creates work inspired by nature, human consciousness and heavy metal. Starting his creative journey at a young age,...

Bonita Springs, FL · 4d

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Fort Myers library becomes refuge for homeless people as living costs rise

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The downtown Fort Myers library is increasingly serving as a haven for people experiencing homelessness, offering free internet access, phone charging stations and air conditioning. Community leaders say homelessness is growing in the city, citing inflation and the high cost of living as key factors....

Fort Myers, FL · 7d