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Residents urge Naples council to deny drag show permit for Cambier Park; council hears public safety and values concerns
Summary
Dozens of residents spoke during public comment urging the city to deny a special‑event permit for an upcoming Pride/drag entertainment event at Cambier Park, arguing it is inappropriate for an all‑ages park; the council did not take a vote during the workshop but heard a broad set of views and legal references from many speakers.
Dozens of residents on Jan. 13 urged the Naples City Council to deny a special event permit that would allow a Pride‑related event including a drag performance to be staged at Cambier Park with all‑ages access.
Public commentators — including teachers, nonprofit leaders, grandparents and long‑time residents — characterized the planned drag entertainment as inappropriate for a public park where children may attend. Speakers referenced the city's special event permit manual and a Florida…
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