Veteran and Military Family Resource Guide

Military families and veterans deserve extra support all year long. This military and veteran resource guide includes links to programs and discounts available.

Veteran and Active Duty Discounts :

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Burntwood Tavern-- Take your Memorial Day bash to the next level with our Memorial Day pans to-go special: 2 pans of angus beef or chicken sliders (or both!) + a pan of Tavern Tater Tots for just $72. Available May 25 - May 27

Hooters -- Score a build-your-own burger deal with fries and a draft pint of Dos Equis XX (or non-alcoholic beverage) for $13.

Twin Peaks --Veterans and first responders can get 20% off food on Memorial Day. One entrée per valid ID.

Olive Garden --If you take the whole family to Olive Garden, enjoy an extra take-home entrée for just $6. Pick up enough extra meals to enjoy over the holiday weekend. Choose from Fettuccine Alfredo, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce.

Outback Steakhouse --Vets are honored every day at Outback Steakhouse. The restaurant’s Heroes Discount is offered all year long — 10% off for all service members, veterans and first responders.

Bob Evans -- As a general rule of thumb, Bob Evans offers a 10% discount for active, veterans and retired military every day.

Dunkin' Donuts -- Military discount programs are typically available to active-duty military and veterans, but some retailers offer broader discounts. Military discounts can also be available to retirees, reservists, National Guard members, and even family members.

PDQ Naples Location:First Monday of every month, 50% off your entire order. Valid Military ID required.Smoothie King -- On November 11, veterans and active-duty military members get a free 20 oz. smoothie.

Texas Roadhouse -- every Monday to receive 20% off their bill. only. Must present valid military ID.

Attractions:

Naples Botanical Garden: To show our appreciation to our servicemen and women, military personnel (active or retired) will receive free admission to the Garden Memorial Day Weekend. Regular Garden admission for all other guests. Proof of ID required at ticketing. Guests must arrive in a single party.

This summer, Naples Botanical Garden has joined Blue Star Museums, a National Endowment of the Arts Initiative honoring the sacrifices of our active-duty military families. From May 18, Armed Forces Day, to September 2, Labor Day, active-duty military personnel and their families may receive free admission to the Garden with qualifying identification. Visit website for more information.

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: *Military discount only available in-person. Good for active and retired military members. Military spouse, children, and others in their party receive $2 off standard admission. Valid up to 6 persons per active or prior service military guest.

Freedom Waters Foundation: Freedom Waters Foundation provides boating and fishing opportunities for veterans and their family members, offering the opportunity to relax, leave their concerns on the dock and enjoy camaraderie with other veterans in a safe, enriching environment. Veterans Programs take place year round. They include individual and small boat trips as well as our popular Veterans Meet-and-Greets the week before Memorial Day and Veterans Day aboard larger commercial vessels.

Free Veterans and Active Duty Cruise with Pure Florida.

In recognition of Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day, Pure Florida is honoring members of the U.S. military by offering free Sightseeing Cruise tickets for veterans and active-duty service members when accompanied by full-fare paid adult or child admission.

Veterans and/or Active Duty and their guest(s) will embark on the M/V Double Sunshine departing from Tin City at 1200 5th Ave. S. to cruise along the Gordon River out to the Gulf of Mexico. The 90-minute experience cruises through Port Royal canals to see luxurious mansions with time in the Gulf of Mexico to see Naples’ coastline. Captains and Mates entertain with interesting narration on our area and fun facts about the mansions.

Departure times for Memorial Weekend are 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Departure Times for Veteran’s Day are 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.. Veterans and Active Duty must call the Pure Florida reservation team at 239.263.4949 to book their free ticket and the full-fare accompanying ticket. Pure Florida sightseeing cruises are $46 per adult and $23 per child (3 – 12yo) with the purchase of any full-fare adult or child admission.

Busch Gardens --Busch Gardens is providing free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests to its parks. Veterans can redeem their complimentary single-day ticket(s) online at www.WavesofHonor.com through May 12, 2024 and have until July 7, 2024 to visit the parks with their free tickets.

Walgreens -- Walgreens offers veterans, service members and their families 20% off eligible regular price items with myWalgreens in store only May 24 through 27.