🌱 Why a Golden Gate Estates gas station turned into a crime scene

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Golden Gate Estates gas station turned into a crime scene
• How a Golden Gate Estates overdose led to 25 years in prison

Also on today's calendar: A Not So Silent Night - Family Friendly Rave! and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man accused of brandishing shotgun, yelling at victim at Naples gas station (gulfcoastnewsnow.com) — A man was arrested after deputies say he threatened another customer with a shotgun during an argument at a Mobil gas station in Golden Gate Estates, frightening the victim’s two children waiting in the car. Investigators later found the suspect hiding near 23rd Street Southwest and Golden Gate Boulevard. He now faces aggravated assault, battery, and resisting arrest charges.
   

• Naples woman reaches plea deal in deadly Fentanyl overdose of friend (naplesnews.com) — A Naples woman has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison after pleading no contest in connection with a friend’s fatal fentanyl overdose that occurred at his home in Golden Gate Estates. Investigators say she supplied the drugs involved in the 2023 death, leading to manslaughter and drug delivery convictions. The case underscores ongoing overdose concerns in the Golden Gate area.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Golden Gate

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Lego Friday @ Golden Gate Branch
  Collier County Tax Collector (GOLDEN GATE BRANCH), 4715 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• A Not So Silent Night - Family Friendly Rave!
  3361 17th Ave SW , Naples
  6:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Family Storytime and Craft @ Golden Gate Branch
  Collier County Tax Collector (GOLDEN GATE BRANCH) , 4715 Golden Gate Pkwy , Naples
  10:30 am

Friday December 19

• Lego Friday @ Golden Gate Branch
  Collier County Tax Collector (GOLDEN GATE BRANCH) , 4715 Golden Gate Pkwy , Naples
  3:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Family Storytime and Craft @ Golden Gate Branch
  Collier County Tax Collector (GOLDEN GATE BRANCH) , 4715 Golden Gate Pkwy , Naples
  10:30 am

Friday December 26

• Lego Friday @ Golden Gate Branch
  Collier County Tax Collector (GOLDEN GATE BRANCH) , 4715 Golden Gate Pkwy , Naples
  3:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Family Storytime and Craft @ Golden Gate Branch
  Collier County Tax Collector (GOLDEN GATE BRANCH) , 4715 Golden Gate Pkwy , Naples
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Wine & Cheese Nights
  Dennis Goodman Fine Art Photography , 941 4th Ave N , Naples
  11:00 am
• ABC US-41 South Naples Premium Wine Tasting Experience
  ABC Fine Wine & Spirits , 2755 Tamiami Trl E , Naples
  5:30 pm

Friday December 12

• VYCP Christmas Candy Houses Creations
  Vineyards Community Park , 6231 Arbor Blvd W , Naples
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Guided Walk: CREW Bird Rookery Swamp
  CREW Bird Rookery Swamp Trails , 1295 Shady Hollow Blvd W , Naples
  9:00 am
• Forest Bathing | Reconnect with Nature and Yourself
  Unity of Naples , 2000 Unity Way , Naples
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Lely

• Basketball Game Preview: Gulf Coast Sharks vs. Naples Golden Eagles + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)

Naples

• Naples' Jingled Elves turn city into holiday fest, raise money for nonprofits (winknews.com)
• A New Season of Luxury Debuts in Naples (naplesillustrated.com)
• Four Naples Art Fairs to Put On Your Calendar (naplesillustrated.com)

Bonita Springs

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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