Friday, June 19, 2026
Barneys New York is coming back — at Bayfront
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Sticky and bright at 91° today, with the usual afternoon storm sliding through by late day. The surprise in today's issue: Barneys New York — the luxury name that went dark in 2020 — is choosing our Bayfront for its national comeback.
Today
A heat advisory 'til 7, then the storms
NWS has us under a heat advisory through 7 tonight, so save the yard work and keep water close. If you're chasing a beach afternoon, red tide is reading all-clear from Marco down to Gullivan Bay and high tide rolls in at 4:21 — just beat the thunderstorms building behind it.
This Weekend
Father's Day is Sunday — feed Dad
Restaurants around town are running Father's Day specials and brew deals this weekend, though Dave Barry insists what most dads actually want is a nap. Book early; even in locals' season, the good Sunday brunch tables go fast.
Tie-dye camp to burn off the summer
School's out and the kids need somewhere to put their hands — several tie-dye camp sessions are running around Naples this summer. A cheap, messy, screen-free win for any parent staring down a long break.
Local News
Barneys New York is betting its comeback on us
The luxury icon that went dark in 2020 has signed its first relaunch store right here at Bayfront, wagering its national return on Naples money. One more sign our little waterfront is angling to be a serious luxury address.
Our Botanical Garden struck gold in London
A team from Naples Botanical Garden took home a gold medal at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show for an exhibit of native Chinese orchids. That's the Wimbledon of gardening — quiet bragging rights next time someone calls us just a beach town.
Another Publix is headed for North Naples
Tim Aten has a new store penciled in for midyear 2027 up in North Naples — far off, yes, but around here a fresh Publix is how you know a neighborhood has officially arrived.
Food & Drink
Fifth Avenue's summer prix-fixe is back
The third annual Flavors of Fifth runs July 8 through Sept. 30, with set-price menus at restaurants up and down Fifth Avenue South. This is locals'-season dining at its best — white-tablecloth rooms, no snowbird wait, prices you can plan around.
Crave for a Cause lands at Shangri-La
Chef Brian Roland's summer pop-up dinner series makes its second stop at the historic Shangri-La Springs in Bonita, with proceeds going to local nonprofit Better Together. A pretty room, a good cause, and a fine way to spend a steamy July night.