Saturday, July 11, 2026
Barneys New York Is Coming to Naples
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Hot and hazy to start, climbing toward 93° by afternoon with our usual pop-up storms rolling in by evening — typical July in Naples. The real headline: storied luxury retailer Barneys New York is opening in Bayfront Naples, another sign our small beach town keeps trading up.
Today
Heat Advisory in Effect Through 7 PM
NWS has coastal Collier under a Heat Advisory until this evening, with the heat index stacking on top of that 93°. Push pool and beach plans to morning or dusk, and check on anyone without AC.
Red Tide's Clear, Low Tide Hits Late Afternoon
FWC's latest samples show background-to-not-present red tide from Vanderbilt to Marco — a green light for a beach day. Low tide rolls back in around 5 PM, so mornings are your best bet for shelling before the heat really sets in.
Free Lemonade at Waterside Shops
The North Naples shopping center is pouring complimentary lemonade Fridays and Saturdays through August, alongside six new stores and three new restaurants rounding out its lineup.
Local News
Barneys New York Picks Bayfront Naples
The storied luxury retailer's return to American retail is happening here, not Manhattan or Miami — another marker of Naples trading its sleepy-beach-town reputation for a genuine luxury address.
Neapolitan Way Publix Reopens, Bigger Than Before
The rebuilt store replaces the nearly 40-year-old original that was demolished in 2024, now with a full deli bakery, pharmacy, and a mezzanine seating area for your lunch break.
Condo Sales Jump as Inventory Tightens
Collier condo sales are up 22% this year, with April alone posting a 51% jump and listings shrinking after years of a buyer's market — a real shift if you've been waiting out high prices.
More Bears Wandering Into Naples Neighborhoods
Young black bears leaving their mothers' territory are turning up in more suburban yards this time of year — wildlife officials say pulling in bird feeders is the easiest way to keep them moving along.
Food & Drink
The Rooster Is Opening a Second Roost
Chef Bryan Sutton is taking over the former Thee City's Diner space in East Naples for a bigger location this fall, complete with dinner service and a full bar — the original stays open too.
Burger Monger Rolls Into North Naples
The Florida smashburger chain is taking over a former Kelly's Roast Beef drive-thru, bringing burgers and shakes to a spot that's sat empty a while.