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Collier County Holiday Events 2026: Christmas Lights, Parades & Local Fun
Christmas lights on palm trees, snow falling in downtown Naples, and Santa arriving without a snow shovel in sight. Holiday season in Southwest Florida has its own personality, and I’m here for it. If you’re looking for Collier County holiday events, this guide covers Naples, Marco Island, Immokalee, Ave...
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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 the rest of Southwest Florida (both on the holiday and the days before and after): NAPLES VETERANS DAY EVENTS Yellow Ribbon Family Day at Mercato This pre-Veterans Day celebration honors veterans and military families with a Veteran Tribute Speech Contest, games, raffles, a science fair, a bounce house, a martial-arts demonstration and an Honor Wall (where guests can write the name of a loved one or service member). Flags and copies of the U.S. Constitution will be handed out. Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Free. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. The event lawn at Mercato, 9118 Strada Place, North Naples. experiencemercato.com/events/yellowribbonfamilyday Naples Velo Veterans Day Ride This 28-mile bicycle ride honors all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. If riders are riding in memory or recognition of a veteran, they’re encouraged to display that person’s initials on their arm or on a note pinned
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Gulfshore Opera Brings Sold-Out Madama Butterfly to Naples, Then Tours SW Florida
Gulfshore Opera is launching its 13th season with Puccini's Madama Butterfly, staging the tragic tale of a young geisha and the American naval officer who betrays her across three Southwest Florida counties. The company's performance at Artis—Naples is already sold out, but tickets remain for stops in Punta Gorda and Fort Myers in the coming weeks.
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Kander and Ebb Redux: Welcome The World Goes ‘Round Again
When Galyana Castillo opens her mouth and sings “And the World Goes ‘Round,” the opening number and title song of The World Goes ‘Round: The Songs of Kander & Ebb, you know you’re in for a superb night at the theater at Gulfshore Playhouse. The...
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SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
The Arts Center Theatre launches its 2026-2027 season with “Packing Up Polly,” a Southern comedy by Leslie Kimbell, playwright of “Four Old Broads” and “Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant.” Directed by Hyla Crane, the production runs Nov. 5-22, starring Jean Rowles, Cynthia Sepich, Betsy Greenblatt and Carolyn Davis. Arts Center Theatre is located at Marco Town Center, 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, next to Marco Brewery. Look for the Red Door. Tickets are on sale now. Call the box office at 239-784-1186 or purchase tickets online at marcoislandart.org/arts-center-theatre.
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Naples’ Tate Surrealism Exhibition Joins a Wider Centenary Moment
About 130 works from Tate’s collection are on view at The Baker Museum in Naples in The Surrealist International: Fifty Years of Dreams. Opened October 17, the exhibition runs through February 14 and brings together paintings, objects and sculptures by artists including Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp, René Magritte and Eileen Agar, according to Artis—Naples.
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Jacob and Milena Khotoveli to Be Honored at AFMDA’s Miami Gala, Hosted by ‘Nobody Wants This’ Star Tovah Feldshuh
Miami’s winter calendar is full of glittering charity nights, but few are tied as directly to saving lives as the 2026 Magen David Adom Miami Gala. On Thursday, December 17, 2026, American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) will gather supporters at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura to benefit Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national emergency services system, and to honor Milena and Jacob Khotoveli.
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Miami library supporters to fight for funding amid Amendment 3 cuts
Miami-Dade libraries face big budget cuts after voters passed Amendment 3 — and now advocates are figuring out a path forward. Why it matters: Amendment 3 will deliver a tax break to homeowners but slash funding for local governments, including the Miami-Dade Public Library System, which is funded through a special taxing district. Threat level: Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library has warned that the amendment could lead to mass library closures and job cuts. Amendment 3 is expected to slash library funding by $21 million next year, or about 17% of their budget, according to county projections. That gap would increase to $38.7 million, or 31% of the budget, by 2028. The latest: The nonprofit plans to lobby state and county leaders, and work with partners to find long-term funding solutions. The group is also asking the community to chip in with donations, write letters of support and visit their local libraries to demonstrate the demand. What they're saying: Kristy Quiros, a board trustee and advocacy chair with Friends of the MDPL, tells Axios she hopes private donors "will rise to the occasion, but everybody is about to have their hand out because this is so much more far
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Special movie screenings happening in Miami this November
From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Miami one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Halloween may have come and gone, but there are plenty of monsters...
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In 1926, the Tower Theater debuted as the finest entertainment house in the South; 100 years later, Miami Dade College returns to helm the iconic venue just in time for its centennial
Looming over Calle Ocho for generations, the Tower Theater is a cultural institution that needs no introduction. And as it prepares to celebrate 100 years this December, some major changes are coming to ensure the next century is just as vibrant as its first. Miami Dade College has returned to...
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Sonesta International Hotels Brings Exclusive Access to Billboard Latin Week
Miami got even hotter when Billboard Latin Music Week brought together some of the most influential voices shaping the future of Latin music. With over 100 guests featured on the lineup, the programming invited attendees to celebrate culture across the Latin diaspora. The exclusive conversations and star-studded performances were well worth travelling for — and Sonesta International Hotels helped fans take their experience to the next level. Cher Hits Michael Douglas With Kindness After Actor's 'Moonstruck' Oscar Diss Louis Mateo Polo and Marlon Mar at Billboard En Vivo presented by Sonesta International Hotels. Brandon Todd Billboard En Vivo, presented by Sonesta International Hotels, brought the energy to Wynwood Marketplace for an unforgettable night. The lineup featured Jay Wheeler, Zhamira, and Conep, and included lots of singing along and dancing from the crowd. Conep performs onstage at Billboard En Vivo presented by Sonesta International Hotels Christopher Polk But for Sonesta Travel Pass members, the experience went beyond the stage: an exclusive Sonesta Travel Pass Lounge offered an intimate, private space right on the grounds, giving members a place to take a break from the sold-out crowd while staying close to all the action. It was the perfect way to enjoy the