http://www.marconews.com/staff/matt-clark/<p>He is a computer-geek-turned- filmmaker-turned-journalist, but for the Naples News Media Group he is all three. Matt Clark has worked for the Daily News since May 2007 as a visual journalist and staff writer. <p>A native of Findlay, Ohio, Matt attended Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, which is about 30 minutes from his childhood home. <p>By the time he left Northwest Ohio, Matt had received numerous scholarships, honors and awards through involvement in his alma mater's community, including being recognized as the most outstanding print journalism student for the 2006-'07 school year. He graduated cum laude and with university honors in December 2006, receiving a bachelor of science in print journalism degree. <p>The son of a lawyer father and a professional, operatic singer mother, Matt's analytical and creative upbringing come full-circle at the Daily News. As a staff writer, he focuses deeply into a variety of topic areas for the Southwest Florida audience. He also produces videos on a wide range of subject matter, among them breaking news and area high school football games.</p> <p> In January 2010, Clark went to Haiti and covered stories with Naples connections in the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated that country. Clark has also launched various databases on naplesnews.com. In his three years with the paper, he has won 18 state and one regional award for his efforts. </p> <p>When not working — which is rare — Clark enjoys dining at the diverse selection of restaurants in Lee and Collier counties, catching a flick, watching a concert and visiting with friends. On vacation, Clark enjoys trips to other countries and backpacking in the Great Smoky Mountains. en-ushttp://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/single-gender-classroomA visit to the all girls class at Orangewood Elementary in Fort MyersThu, 28 Feb 2008 01:21:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/single-gender-classroomhttp://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/estero_firefighters_save_homeA home still under construction was threatened by a 160-acre brush fire Wednesday before EsteroThu, 10 May 2007 05:24:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/estero_firefighters_save_homehttp://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/saving_haldeman_houseHistorical preservationist Chris Busk talks about the process of moving a historic house to BonitaSun, 13 May 2007 02:36:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/saving_haldeman_househttp://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/estero_high_graduationNearly 400 students graduate from Estero High School and then over a hundred of them attend theTue, 15 May 2007 03:50:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/estero_high_graduationhttp://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/memorial_day_gas_hikePrices at area gas stations skyrocket one week before Memorial Day. Motorists react.Sun, 20 May 2007 21:10:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/memorial_day_gas_hikehttp://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/buddy_clubThe South Fort Myers High School Buddy Club forms friendships between 30 general education studentsSun, 20 May 2007 21:11:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/buddy_clubhttp://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/dixie_moon_cafe_fireA man was severely injured when the propane he was fueling into two tanks behind the Dixie Moon CafeWed, 20 Jun 2007 19:16:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/dixie_moon_cafe_firehttp://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/financial_fun_campCampers at Florida Gulf Coast University's "The Money Game," now in its sixth year, mix learningWed, 27 Jun 2007 20:47:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/financial_fun_camphttp://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/iwait_iphoneDozens of people wait hours in line to be the first owners of the anxiously-awaited iPhone at anSat, 30 Jun 2007 22:01:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/iwait_iphonehttp://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/big_bangs_and_bluesThousands attend the Miromar Outlets Fireworks Festival on Tuesday to see several attractions,Wed, 04 Jul 2007 02:56:00 -0000http://www.marconews.com/videos/detail/big_bangs_and_blues