Naples festival wraps up with speech from Laura Bush

Photo by WINK News.

The final day for a festival designed to bring innovative minds together in Southwest Florida is coming to a close.

The NaplesNEXT Ideas Festival wraps up Tuesday afternoon at the Naples Grande Beach Resort on Seagate Drive.

Some of the final showcases include presentations by foremost experts on cancer, a golf season preview and the closing keynote speaker — former first lady Laura Bush.

WINK News was a sponsor at the event this year.

For ticket information, visit the event website.

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