The 50th Annual Naples St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026. The event begins with a traditional flag-raising ceremony at Crayton Cove at 9:30 AM, followed by the main parade kickoff at 11:00 AM. The 2026 parade was briefly canceled in early January due to rising security and city fees, but it was reinstated after the community raised approximately $46,000 in just a few hours to cover the costs. As the largest privately-funded...
2026 Major League Baseball Spring Training Spring training in Southwest Florida, near Estero/Fort Myers, features the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park and the Minnesota Twins at the Lee Health Sports Complex (Hammond Stadium), with games running from late February through March. Nearby, you can catch the Atlanta Braves in North Port and the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte. Top Spring Training Locations Near You (Grapefruit League): Boston Red Sox: JetBlue Park,...
The 22nd Annual Cars on 5th Concours in Naples, FL, is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM on 5th Avenue South. As the city’s largest one-day event, it will showcase over 750, or more than 400, rare exotic, classic, and luxury vehicles (Ferraris, Lamborghinis, etc.). The event is part of the Naples Automotive Experience running February 5-7, 2026. Key Details for 2026: Date & Time: Saturday,...
Bonita Springs Seafood & Music Festival™ Join us February 6th-8th, 2026 for the 5th Annual Bonita Springs Seafood & Music Festival. The event will be held next to The Poker Room (the old Dog Track) located at 28001 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135. Hours will be Friday 3pm-9pm, Saturday 11am-9pm, and Sunday 11am-6pm. Admission is FREE! Enjoy a weekend of relaxation, great food, and wonderful live music, along with shopping at a marketplace of arts,...
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Sea turtle nesting season in Florida is from March through October, with peak activity between May and July. The majority of nesting occurs in Florida, accounting for almost 90% of the U.S.’s sea turtle nesting. It begins when the massive females (they can weigh up to 400 pounds) lumber through the sand to lay their eggs. After two months of incubation, it’s time to hatch! Itty-bitty...
