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🌱 What investigators have learned about the remains found at Sugden Park

Naples, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators have learned about the remains found at Sugden Park
  • How Naples “superagers” are staying strong through summer heat indoors

Also on today's calendar: Alfred Robles and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 86, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Authorities identify remains found at Sugden Community Park (naplesnews.com) — Authorities have identified the human remains found May 21 at Sugden Community Park in East Naples as belonging to 40-year-old Naples resident Edward Mark Votava, using dental records. Collier County deputies discovered a skull, rope, and a backpack in a wooded area of the park, and investigators are still working to determine his cause and manner of death.
   

• ‘Superagers' at Naples senior living community stay fit through indoor fitness classes (winknews.com) — Residents at The Vi at Bentley Village in Naples are beating the summer heat by taking advanced indoor fitness classes that keep them strong, social, and active well into their 70s, 80s, and 90s. Led by a dedicated fitness manager, these “superagers” mix cardio, strength training, and planks to maintain independence and enjoy the lifestyle they love.
   

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Other local events
    Saturday June 6
  • Weekly Farmers Market on Third Street South
    Third Street South Farmers Market 245 13th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
    7:30 am
    • Monday June 8
  • Pizza Mondays: Back by Delicious Demand | Barbatella
    Third Street South Farmers Market Third Street South, 1207 3rd Street S., Naples, FL, 34102, United States
    11:00 am
    • Saturday June 13
  • Weekly Farmers Market on Third Street South
    Third Street South Farmers Market 245 13th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
    7:30 am
    • Friday June 19
  • Alfred Robles →
    Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Rd #1100, Naples
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Carlitos was LOST on June 2, 2026 in Golden Gate, FL 34116 near Nearest golden gate elementary Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information… (Nextdoor White Blvd)
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    Carlitos was LOST on June 2, 2026 in Golden Gate, FL 34116 near Nearest golden gate elementary Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information… (Nextdoor Westlake)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Naples. Apply here.
  • Parker Hannifin Corporation posted a job opening for Machinist Sr, 2nd Shift in Naples. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naples here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • 705 Augusta Blvd Unit 705-5, Naples, FL 34113 (realtor.com)
  • Meet the 2026 SW FL Softball All-Area Team, Player of the Year (naplesnews.com)

Golden Gate

  • A week overflowing with wins across Southwest Florida (naplesnews.com)
  • Manny Evans out as Gulf Coast football coach after two seasons (naplesnews.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: Doggone! (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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