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Naples, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Naples! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a high-profile Naples DUI crash didn’t lead to jail.
  • How much grant money did this Naples family foundation give?
  • Why are Naples home prices expected to slip by 2027?

Also on today's calendar: 21st Annual Bootstrap Boogie Barn Dance and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: My friend David had his id stolen. 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Florida election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 72.
  • Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Soap opera star pleads in Naples DUI case. Did she get jail time? (news-press.com) — A retired soap opera star living in North Naples received probation, community service, fines, and a no-alcohol order instead of jail time after a high blood-alcohol DUI crash at Mercato in May. The case, handled in Collier County court, included restitution and mandatory DUI school following witness reports and failed sobriety and breath tests.
   

• Timmis Family Foundation INC (grantwatch.com) — A Naples-based nonprofit, the Timmis Family Foundation, reported about $456,000 in revenue and $1 million in grants awarded in its 2024 fiscal year. Headquartered on Gin Lane, the private family foundation has steadily increased its giving since 2020, offering potential opportunities for local organizations that match its charitable focus.
   

• Realtors Predict These 8 Cities Will See Price Drops by 2027 (newsbreak.com) — Naples homeowners and would-be buyers are seeing early signs of softening prices, with average home values down about 1.4% over the past year. Rising insurance and other carrying costs are squeezing many retirees and fixed-income residents, and realtors expect those pressures could drive further price declines by 2027 as demand adjusts.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Golden Gate

  • A Dog Was Wired Inside a Cage and Left to Die in the Heat. Justice for Sparkle! (thepetitionsite.com)

Bonita Springs

  • In Bonita Springs, Florida, panels float across a sewage treatment pond carrying 1.5 megawatts of capacity, and the water meant for flushing keeps the hardware running cooler (energiesmedia.com)
  • The Art of Healthy Eating with a Personal Chef (swflnaturalawakenings.com)
  • Bonita Springs families stress Halloween safety for trick-or-treaters (winknews.com)

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: "My friend David had his id stolen." — Now we just call him Dav. (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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