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Naples, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Naples! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Naples resorts just topped Florida’s luxury rankings?
  • Why are Collier’s mail-in ballot requests dropping before this election?
  • How a $1.1B wealth move could reshape Naples’ financial scene

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What happens when two monkeys get a divorce? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 75.
  • Friday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Four SW Florida resorts on Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards (news-press.com) — Several Naples resorts just ranked among the very best in Florida, with The Ritz-Carlton, Naples and The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Tiburón taking the top two statewide spots. Naples Beach Club also made the list, underscoring the city’s growing reputation for luxury getaways, family-friendly amenities, and Gulf-front experiences that locals can enjoy or recommend to visiting friends and relatives.
   

• Collier County sees big drop in mail-in ballot requests for 2026 (winknews.com) — Collier County election officials in Naples say vote-by-mail requests are down by about 28,000 compared with 2022 and 2024, even though 57,000 ballots have already gone out. If you plan to vote by mail from Naples, you must request a ballot by 5 p.m. on Oct. 22 through the Supervisor of Elections website.
   

• Hightower Naples Joins The Bahnsen Group in $1.1B Move (connectmoney.com) — A Naples-based wealth management team, Hightower Naples, is joining The Bahnsen Group in a move involving $1.1 billion in client assets, giving the firm its second Florida office. Led by local managing directors David Emma and Mark Masterson, the practice serves high-net-worth families and business owners and will transition to TBG’s flagship franchise model by year-end.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Somewhere, someone needs a companion just as much as Ace needs a home.
    Are you his person? 🩵 Imagine having a sweet companion to share the quiet parts of your day with. A little company around the house. A familiar face… (Nextdoor Heritage Greens)
  • Bizarre clouds at sunrise!
    After some researching its an effect caused by Rayleigh-Benard convection. It didn't last long but was pretty cool to see. (Nextdoor Carribean Park)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Naples. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member - Full-Time in Naples. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naples here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • SWFL roundup: Collier and Lee counties crown golf, swimming champs Monday (palmbeachpost.com)

Golden Gate

  • Collier County considers creating veterans affairs advisory committee (winknews.com)

Bonita Springs

Ok Naples! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What happens when two monkeys get a divorce?" — They are banana split. (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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