The Naples Players Celebrates the Career of Director of Development, Elizabeth Rountree
November 12, 2025
After decades of dedicated service to the arts and nonprofit communities, The Naples Players’ Director of Development, Elizabeth Rountree, CFRE, has announced her upcoming retirement later this year. Rountree joined The Naples Players as the organization’s first Director of Advancement, helping to expand the theatre’s...
READ MOREThe Naples Players’ Education Benefit Raises Over $300,000 to Support Groundbreaking Theatre Education Initiatives
November 6, 2025
The Naples Players (TNP) celebrated a landmark evening at its recent Education Benefit, raising more than $300,000 in support of The Naples Players Academy — including the innovative Baker Day School and the organization’s year-round community education programs. The event’s success was anchored by a...
READ MOREGifted! A Holiday Party & Pop-Up Shops to Fund Scholarships for Young Artists
November 4, 2025
December 4–5, 2025 | Naples Woman’s Club, 570 Park Street, Naples, FL The Naples Woman’s Club invites the community to kick off the holiday season with Gifted! A Holiday Party & Pop-Up Shops, a two-day celebration on December 4–5, 2025, at the Club’s newly renovated...
READ MORENew Collaboration Between The Naples Players and NCH Uses Art to Heal
October 27, 2025
The Naples Players (TNP) and Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) are proud to announce the launch of ArtRX, a groundbreaking collaboration designed to promote healing, joy, and wellbeing through the transformative power of the arts. Combining TNP’s mission of building community through exceptional access to the...
READ MOREOcean Prime Naples offers delectable dine in or out options for Thanksgiving
October 24, 2025
Ocean Prime, renowned for its prime seafood, steaks, and genuine hospitality, is offering two special Thanksgiving feasts this holiday season. One for families dining at Ocean Prime’s luxurious 5th Avenue restaurant in the heart of Naples, and one offering a sides-to-go package for cozying up...
READ MORETNP Honored as 2025 Inaugural Provol Award Winner!
October 20, 2025
The Naples Players has been chosen as the inaugural recipient of the Collier Community Foundation’s Provol Award, recognizing excellence in nonprofit leadership, ingenuity, and broad, measurable community impact. This prestigious honor — the pinnacle of CCF’s annual awards — celebrates the extraordinary dedication of our...
READ MOREThe Naples Players Win Prestigious Grand Aurora Award for Renovation Excellence
September 29, 2025
The Naples Players (TNP) is proud to announce that its recently completed theatre renovation has received the Grand Aurora Award for Best Rehabilitation Project – Commercial & Industrial, the highest honor presented by the Florida Home Builders Association’s Aurora Awards. Spanning 12 states and more...
READ MORENew Children’s Book Focuses on Local Philanthropists Jay & Patty Baker – Raises Money for Nonprofits
September 29, 2025
The Bakers by the Sea, a new children’s book inspired by Naples philanthropists Patty and Jay Baker and written by locals Bryce and Katie Alexander, is bringing its uplifting message of generosity and community to families across Southwest Florida and beyond. With vibrant illustrations and...
READ MOREFlavors of 5th Delivers Another Delicious Year
September 26, 2025
A Feast for Good: Lifting Spirits and Supporting Local Families The Flavors of 5th dining campaign has served up another year of success, enticing locals and visitors alike to savor the signature tastes of 5th Avenue South. Running for six weeks July through August, the...
READ MOREThe Naples Players Academy Launches Inaugural School Year with $1 Million Gift from Patty & Jay Baker
September 18, 2025
The Naples Players Academy of Dramatic Arts (TNPA) officially welcomed its first class of full-time students on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, marking a milestone moment for arts education in Southwest Florida. The innovative full-time performing arts school began its inaugural year with 28 middle and...
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