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Naples, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Naples! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Collier teens stepping into Naples’ next generation of leaders
  • Why this Naples-area boardwalk feels like stepping into ancient Florida
  • How Naples is factoring into Byron Donalds’ record-breaking governor campaign

Also on today's calendar: 4th Of July City Of Naples Parade and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fit 10 horses in 9 stables? You cannot add any stables, you cannot put 2 horses in one stable. (Draw 9 boxes to help you figure this out) 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
  • Saturday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Youth Leadership Collier Class graduates (floridaweekly.com) — A new class of Collier County high school seniors has just graduated from Youth Leadership Collier, a program of the Greater Naples Chamber’s Leadership Collier Foundation. Over an intensive week, students from schools across Naples and the county explored local government, business, environment, and community issues, preparing them to take on future leadership roles right here at home.
   

• This Florida Boardwalk Trail Leads Into A Wild Cypress Swamp Where Centuries-Old Trees Tower Over The Path (myfamilytravels.com) — Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park sits just east of Naples and offers an easy walk into a wild cypress swamp with centuries‑old trees. The article walks you through what to expect on the boardwalk, why the scenery feels so immersive, and why it’s an especially rewarding, low‑effort nature escape for Naples‑area residents.
   

• James Uthmeier endorses ‘proven' Byron Donalds for Governor (ground.news subscription) — From a campaign stop datelined in Naples, Byron Donalds’ bid for Florida governor is touting more than $90 million raised this cycle and a wave of endorsements from top GOP legislative leaders. Supporters, including James Uthmeier, highlight his stances on parents’ rights, policing, and gun rights as the August primary approaches, positioning Naples as a backdrop to his statewide push.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It’s not just the Fourth of July weekend to prepare shelter pets for the noise and stress that comes with fireworks.
    Thunder and lightening sounds are far louder to dogs than they are to humans. If you can open up your heart and home to provide a safe and calm… (Nextdoor Kings Lake)
  • Keeping my Fathers Legacy alive and growing.
    Feed Thy Neighbor - is blessed to be serving those less fortunate in our community. Thank you to Tara Bacon and our new Volunteer Sutton and Maisie… (Nextdoor Pine Ridge)
  • Crunch Fitness posted a job opening for House Keeping & Cleaning in Naples. Apply here.
  • Seed to Table posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor in Naples. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naples here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lely

  • Barron Collier admits recruiting violations by football coach Brannon Tidwell (naplesnews.com)
  • A closer look at the site for a 'data' center in Bonita Springs (naplesnews.com)
  • CCPS School Start Times for 2026-27 (neafamily.com)

Golden Gate

  • See Barron Collier coach Brannon Tidwell texts that violated FHSAA rules (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: [T] [E] [N] [H] [O] [R] [S] [E] [S] (Thank you Lisa K. for sending it in!)
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