Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Commercial flights could return to Naples Airport ✈️
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Happy Wednesday, Naples! Big travel news is brewing at our little airport, a new public golf course is on the horizon, and there's plenty of free fun to fill the summer calendar.
Today
Free fun all summer long in Collier County
With 67 days until the kids head back to school, Collier County has a full slate of free events to keep everyone busy without straining the budget. Worth bookmarking for those long summer afternoons.
Help the Conservancy's wildlife hospital care for baby animals
The von Arx Wildlife Hospital is taking in nearly 100 fragile animal babies every week, and its annual online "baby shower" is collecting donations to keep them fed and cared for. A sweet way to do some good from your couch.
Local News
American Airlines wants to fly out of Naples Airport again
Commercial passenger service could return to Naples Airport for the first time since 2017, with American Airlines proposing flights to its Charlotte hub. Airport officials are gathering public input through a countywide survey, so now's your chance to weigh in.
A new public golf course is coming to Golden Gate this December
Collier County plans to open The Gate Golf Club by year's end, with a nine-hole regulation course, driving range, putting green, pro shop, event center and restaurant. A rare public option in a town famous for private fairways.
NCH tops out its $295M heart and stroke center
Naples Comprehensive Health celebrated a construction milestone on its nearly 200,000-square-foot heart and stroke center downtown. The facility is on track to open in late 2027.
Forecasters expect a slightly quieter hurricane season — prepare anyway
Colorado State University is calling for a slightly below-average season with 13 named storms and 8 hurricanes, two of them major. After the storms Southwest Florida has weathered since 2017, now is the time to get your plan and supplies in order.
USA Field Hockey's national festival returns to Naples
Paradise Coast Sports Complex will host the National Hockey Festival again this November, adding another national-level event to the venue's growing calendar.
Food & Drink
Eddie V's Prime Seafood is now open at Waterside Shops
The upscale seafood-and-steaks brand opened its first Southwest Florida location on June 7, marking its sixth restaurant in the state. If you've been looking for a new special-occasion spot, here it is.
Naples chef Elmo Bida named a Club + Resort Chef 40 Under 40
Local chef Elmo Bida earned national recognition for inventive dishes like a Bolivian peanut soup and a smoky vegetarian entrée, capping a 16-year culinary career here in Naples. A well-deserved nod for one of our own.