City of Naples City Council to hold the Wednesday, April 15th Regular Meeting utilizing a hybrid platform (virtual and in-person)
April 12, 2020
Naples, FL (April 12, 2020) – In recognition of the current public health emergency, to advance social distancing, and to comply with orders limiting gatherings to 10 or less people, the City of Naples City Council will hold its regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on...
READ MOREFrom the Desk of the Executive Director Bruce Barone, Jr
April 1, 2020
EVEN PARADISE IS NOT IMMUNE "I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts." Abraham Lincoln No truer words were spoken than...
READ MOREPublic attendance of April 1, 2020 City Council meeting
April 1, 2020
No doubt tomorrow’s City Council meeting holds historic significance for the City of Naples. Congratulations are indeed in order for the Mayor-Elect and Council Members Elect as they are sworn into their respective offices. Given the unique circumstances we are facing due to the Covid-19...
READ MOREGovernor DeSantis declares Safer at Home Executive Order
April 1, 2020
Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-91 this afternoon for all persons in Florida to stay home unless they're going out for "essential services or activities”. Read More
READ MORECity of Naples COVID-19 update – Beach closure extension
March 30, 2020
Beach closures extended through April 30, 2020 Naples, FL (March 30, 2020) – On March 18, 2020, the City of Naples announced that the Naples beaches would be closed through Monday, March 30th. In the March 18th announcement, the City stated the beach closure could...
READ MOREFlorida’s Positive Cases Continue to Climb
March 26, 2020
As of Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., there are now more than 1,997 positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the State of Florida, including 57 in Collier County and 52 in Lee County. There are now over 65,285 across the United States. Here are additional resources...
READ MORESense of Place: Bruce Barone Jr.
March 23, 2020
Bruce Barone Jr. appreciates the easy professionalism that permeates the Paradise Coast. The Connecticut native moved to Naples in 2001 and is now the executive director of the Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University, he...
READ MOREThe Naples Players – Classes, Events, and Online Programs
March 19, 2020
We know this is a difficult time; so we have added a variety of online programs to help our community stay connected. Dear Friends and Family, The Naples Players knows that now is a very stressful time for many members of our community; and we are...
READ MOREGovernor’s Executive Order No. 20-68 Addressing Bars, Pubs, Nightclubs, Beaches and Restaurants
March 17, 2020
In compliance with the subject executive order and pursuant to the powers the local State of Emergency for the City of Naples provides, I hereby issue the following locally within the City of Naples. Bars, Pubs and Nightclubs: The Governor has issued Executive Order No.20-68...
READ MORECOVID-19 | Governor DeSantis Update
March 17, 2020
5th Avenue South, Today, Florida Governor DeSantis announced all Florida bars and nightclubs are prohibited from hosting guests, and for the next 30 days restaurants must reduce capacity by 50% and distance tables to make sure there is at least six feet of separation between...
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