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šŸŒ± Whatā€™s next for Naplesā€™ long-delayed ā€˜Viceroyā€™ waterfront project?

Naples, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Naples! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Whatā€™s next for Naplesā€™ long-delayed ā€˜Viceroyā€™ waterfront project?
  • How Naples Airportā€™s FBO just climbed into the nationā€™s top 10
  • How a Naples charity run honors one soldierā€™s miraculous recovery

Also on today's calendar: Mental Health Action Day Open House at NAMI Collier and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Naples waterfront development 'The Viceroy' moves closer to approval (naplesnews.com) ā€” A long-vacant Naples Bay waterfront site is closer to becoming ā€œThe Viceroy,ā€ a three-story mixed-use project with lodging, retail, parking, and marina facilities near Riverpoint Drive and the Fifth Avenue South bridge. The cityā€™s Planning Advisory Board unanimously backed its conditional use, sending it to city council and the Design Review Board, while agencies review docks, seawalls, and airport-noise conditions.
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ā€¢ Naples Aviation, a top 10 operator (floridaweekly.com) ā€” Naples Aviation at Naples Airport has been ranked the No. 8 fixed-base operator in the nation and fifth among independent FBOs in a major industry survey, highlighting strong safety and service. Airport leaders say the recognition reflects benefits for pilots, travelers, and the broader Naples community, which already sees an estimated $781 million annual economic impact from the airport.
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ā€¢ Vincent Mannion-Brodeur - Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org) ā€” A wounded Army veteranā€™s remarkable recovery is now honored through Vinnieā€™s Wounded Vet Run held in Naples, supporting local and national veteransā€™ charities. The piece profiles Corporal Vincent Mannionā€‘Brodeurā€™s injuries, long rehabilitation, and how a mortgageā€‘free smart home and community support help him stay active in advocacy and fundraising for fellow wounded service members.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good afternoon I wanted to thank all the neighbors involved once again for the support and help all of you have provided me during this issue, I wanted to give you guys an update Batman surgery have been a complete success he should be home tomorrow
    morning thanks to the AMAZING TEAM of Patty Baker Humane Society to whom Iā€™m forever thankful and grateful as well as DAS who help me locate him andā€¦ (Nextdoor Everglades Blvd)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
    Cole was LOST on May 8, 2026 in Naples, FL 34116 near Corner of golden gate pkwy and collier blvd Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest informationā€¦ (Nextdoor Westlake)
  • Noble House LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort posted a job opening for Housekeeping Room Attendant in Naples. Apply here.
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šŸ—ž Nearby News

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Golden Gate

  • Higher or lower? North Naples golf fence debate going to commissioners (naplesnews.com)
  • I-75 project: Civic group's letter underscores frustrations with FDOT (naplesnews.com)
  • Collier veteran's nursing home hits snag; $74M at risk (naplesnews.com)

Bonita Springs

  • Bonita Springs voters to have say on paying for rail trail project (naplesnews.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: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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