Photos from March 13, 2006

  • Checking to make sure all ducks have numbers for the 10th Dottie's Duck Derby to be run on Saturday, March 18, are Martha Boardman, left, Dottie Weiner, aquatics director for the Marco Island YMCA and Cindy Braun. Duck races will begin at 11 a.m. at the Y pool.
  • Bonnie Brown was one of 100 volunteers from Marco Island who helped in many aspects of the Outback Champions Cub Series over the weekend at the Lely Players Club & Spa. Brown is shown taking tickets for the event. She was helped by Islanders Carol Garibadli and Pat Harrington.
  • John McEnroe goes to pick up his racket he threw in anger after losing his protest on whether a ball hit by Pat Cash landed in the court during an Outback Championship Cup Series. Cash won the match on March 10 and played in the finals on March 13.
  • John McEnroe argues with umpire on a line call in match against Pat Cash on March 10 in the Outback Championship Cup Series at the Lely Players Club & Spa. McEnroe lost in a tie-breaker.
  • Estero High quarterback and defensive back Derek Hatfield will play for Bethel College in Tennessee.
  • Jack Adler with a 35 pound black drum caught on a recent Fishbuster Charter.
  • Carrol and 'Barefoot' Joe Petroske proudly hold the Sammy the Snook medallion they found at Riverside Park Saturday.
  • More than 1,000 students from area schools have worked since last spring on various ceramics projects for the Empty Bowls project to raise funds for the Harry Chapin Food Bank. The colorful creations will be displayed at the Bell Tower Shops until the end of the week and are available for a $10 donation.
  • Patti Palgutt, left, and Karen Bowen, right, sales associates at Willliams Sonoma, admire the creative ceramic pieces made by students at Pinewoods Elementary for the Harry Chapin food bank Empty Bowls fundraiser.
  • Retail stores at the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers will be displaying ceramic art and bowls by area students as a part of the Harry Chapin Food Bank's Empty Bowls fundraiser. Items are available for a donation of $10 which goes directly to funding the local efforts of the food bank.
  • A new session of classes kicks off at the Art League of Bonita Springs on March 20. Here, Lucille Jolicoer concentrates while sculpting a likeness of her husband, Bob. 'Sculpting the Head in Clay' is just one of a seemingly never-ending variety of classes available at the Art League.
  • Art League student Renie Knudson obviously did quite well in Richard Kirk's class, titled, 'Portraits from Photographs.' Kirk will offer the class again during the next class session, beginning March 20.
  • Pastels can be used to create an astounding variety of unique feelings and effects. Here, artist Cheri Dunnigan evokes an inviting journey with 'Sandy Lane.'
  • Join the Art League of Bonita Springs on Friday, March 24, for the opening reception of the Southwest Florida Pastel Society Exhibition. Artist Suzanne Bowles' spellbinding untitled piece is one of the many works on display.
  • Executive Auto Repair's Scott Case says technological advances in the industry now require expert technicians, as opposed to the mechanics of yesteryear, to do the job.
  • Christian Fernandez, owner of Gary's Auto Repair, says he sometimes absorbs costs to keep his business competitive.
  • Brooke Lawrence of Brooke's Auto Service says local prices are cheaper because the off-island shops work on block rates, while local shops charge hourly rates.
  • Gorman's Auto Service & Tire Center's Tim Gorman believes a big customer misconception is that technicians simply have to plug cars into diagnostic machines, then let the machines do the work for them.
  • Keith Pershing of Island Automotive says island repair shops give a better deal than what he describes as the 'big box companies' off the island.
  • Many Marco Island homes, such as this one off Winterberry Drive, are now sporting fences instead of cages following cage destruction caused by Hurricane Wilma.
  • M&I Bank manager Tom Wagor, center, is joined by colleagues and Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors during a picture session at the banks official opening on Mar. 9 at The Esplanade complex.
  • Alf Fisher holds a peacock bass he caught while fishing on Lake Gatun in Panama.
  • Goodland angler Alf Fisher, left, and his guide Tony Herdon hold a 48-pound, 8-ounce snook that Fisher caught using one of his hand-tied flies. The fish was caught in Panama in the Batano River. The snook is a potential world record.
  • Hostesses imparted their own unique style to each of the tables they were responsible for, in addition to serving and ensuring the satisfaction of the guests. Here, Heidi Felsner, Judy Cory, Annette Chilton, Ann Warner, Emily Schlote and Margaret Leroy relax while admiring hostess Emily Schlote's decorated masterpiece.
  • The Estero Historical Society's annual fundraiser, themed 'Tea in the Tropics,' was a tremendous success for the organization. Here, historical society members Carol Litizio and Vicki Fernandez enjoy a quiet chat amid the lush tropical decor.
  • 'Tea in the Tropics' presenter Laurie Neinhaus not only spoke on the silliness, quirks and beauty of Victorian fashion, she demonstrated it in grand style.
  • FATHER & SON @ FIRST RED SOX GAME!!! Matthew Shover and Father Joel are joined by Wally The Green Monster at red sox spring training in Fort Myers
  • Boston center fielder Adam Stern chases down a fly ball during the seventh inning a spring game with the Twins in Fort Myers on Sunday.
  • College basketball Florida coach Billy Donovan waves to fans as he cuts down the net Sunday following Florida's 49-47 victory over South Carolina in the SEC championship game in Nashville, Tenn.
  • Florida's Joakim Noah cuts down a portion of the net after the Gators' 49-47 win over South Carolina in the SEC championship game Sunday in Nashville, Tenn.
  • Indianapolis Colts running back and former Immokalee High star Edgerrin James ran off to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, agreeing to a four-year contract with one of the NFL's weakest teams.
  • John McEnroe reaches for a backhand in his match Sunday with Aaron Krickstein. McEnroe won, 6-2, 6-4, a day after rallying past Mats Wilander.
  • A fatigued Mikael Pernfors waves to the crowd after defeating Petr Korda in a long three set battle Sunday at the Outback Champions Cup of Naples.
  • Petr Korda fell to Mikael Pernfors Sunday in a long three set game, 6-7, 6-3, and 6-7. Korda, with defeat written on his face, waits for Pernfors at the net in a game that was Korda's to lose.
  • Mikael Pernfors sticks out his tongue in fatigue during the third set of Sunday's match against Petr Korda. Pernfors was given a second chance in the tournament after Michael Chang tore his Achilles tendon.
  • Mikael Pernfors defeated Petr Korda Sunday in a long three set game, 7-6, 3-6, and 7-6 with strong baseline play and determination.
  • Petr Korda fell to Mikael Pernfors Sunday in a long three set game, 6-7, 6-3, and 6-7. Korda had a mistake-filled game and couldn't seem to keep the ball in play.
  • Petr Korda fell to Mikael Pernfors Sunday in a long three set game, 6-7, 6-3, and 6-7. Pernfors was losing to Michael Chang Saturday when a torn Achilles tendon ended the game for Chang.
  • Petr Korda fell to Mikael Pernfors Sunday in a long three set game, 6-7, 6-3, and 6-7.
  • Petr Korda fell to Mikael Pernfors Sunday in a long three set game, 6-7, 6-3, and 6-7. Korda had numerous double faults on his serve.
  • Mikael Pernfors defeated Petr Korda Sunday in a long three set game, 7-6, 3-6, and 7-6. Pernfors often looked like a man possessed as he worked the baseline capitalizing on mistakes by Korda.
  • Mikael Pernfors defeated Petr Korda Sunday in a long three set game, 7-6, 3-6, and 7-6. Pernfors often looked like a man possessed as he worked the baseline capitalizing on mistakes by Korda.
  • Petr Korda fell to Mikael Pernfors Sunday in a long three set game, 6-7, 6-3, and 6-7. Pernfors was losing to Michael Chang Saturday when a torn Achilles tendon ended the game for Chang.
  • Mikael Pernfors defeated Petr Korda Sunday in a long three set game, 7-6, 3-6, and 7-6. Pernfors was losing to Michael Chang Saturday when a torn Achilles tendon ended the game for Chang. Pernfors' ability to keep the ball in play helped him defeat Korda.
  • John McEnroe raises his arms in victory after defeating Aaron Krickstein in two sets Sunday afternoon at the Outback Champion's Cup in Naples.
  • John McEnroe took on Aaron Krickstein in the second afternoon match Sunday at the Outback Champions Cup in Naples, coming to the net frequently on the clay court. McEnroe defeated Krickstein in two sets.
  • John McEnroe not only took on his tennis opponent Aaron Krickstein, but the officials as well in classic McEnroe style.
  • Aaron Krickstein sinks his head late in the first set as McEnroe's game plan gets to him.
  • John McEnroe gives his opponent a hard stare after scoring a winning point, giving McEnroe a game.
  • John McEnroe took on Aaron Krickstein in the second afternoon match Sunday at the Outback Champions Cup in Naples. McEnroe made it look easy despite his temperament, defeating Krickstein in two sets.
  • John McEnroe took Aaron Krickstein in two sets Sunday, keeping Krickstein running and guessing along the baseline.
  • John McEnroe took on Aaron Krickstein in the second afternoon match Sunday at the Outback Champions Cup in Naples. McEnroe defeated Krickstein in two sets, keeping Aaron on his toes and working him on the baseline.
  • John McEnroe took on Aaron Krickstein in the second afternoon match Sunday at the Outback Champions Cup in Naples and had a few calls, which gave him a tough time in the first set.
  • John McEnroe took on Aaron Krickstein in the second afternoon match Sunday at the Outback Champions Cup in Naples. McEnroe defeated Krickstein in two sets.
  • John McEnroe took on Aaron Krickstein in the second afternoon match Sunday at the Outback Champions Cup in Naples, with Krickstein starting out strong in the first set. McEnroe defeated Krickstein in two sets however, relying on his serve and work at the net.
  • John McEnroe took on Aaron Krickstein in the second afternoon match Sunday at the Outback Champions Cup in Naples, dusting off his skill set to defeat Krickstein in two sets.
  • John McEnroe took on Aaron Krickstein in the second afternoon match Sunday at the Outback Champions Cup in Naples. McEnroe, who brought his classic serve and volley game to clay, defeated Krickstein in two sets.
  • John McEnroe admits defeat to a line judge after a disputed call Sunday during McEnroe's match against Aaron Krickstein.
  • Bonita Springs residents Carolynne Kwiatkowski and Rex Schnitzlein, left in red shirt, are joined by fellow church-goers of First Baptist Church of Bonita Springs in prayer Sunday before their departure to help Hurricane Katrina victims in Biloxi, Miss., during a dedication service of the church's new Family Life Building. The $2 million building took a year to complete after delays from hurricanes.
  • Jay Baker, the former president of Kohl's, and his wife, Patty, founded the Jay H. Baker Retailing Initiative at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a $10 million gift. The initiative is Baker's new passion now that he is retired. The Neapolitan wants to encourage bright students from top schools to go into retail.
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  • Naples Mayor Bill Barnett, left, and Bruce Thalheimer — who died Saturday night in a motorcycle crash — served as auctioneers during the Wet Paint live auction last winter at Ironstone Bank. The auction benefited the Mental Health Association of Collier County Foundation.
  • Nicholas Marshall, 5, left, of Naples, practices keeping his balance on an Indo Board — which improves coordination for surfing, skim boarding, and skateboarding — on Sunday morning during Beach Fest 2006 at the Naples Pier. The weekend's events included a skim board contest, beach volleyball, sea kayaking, wake boarding, kite boarding, wind surfing, and live music.
  • The new building the Coalition of Immokalee Workers hopes to move into by the end of summer.
  • Volunteer students from Vanderbilt University, including Allison Miller, right, and Stephanie Shoe, front center, make protest signs for the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in the coalition's new building in Immokalee on Thursday afternoon. The coalition hopes to have the new building renovated by the end of the summer.
  • Rolando Sales broadcasts on Radio Conciencia at the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' new building in Immokalee on Thursday. The coalition runs the low-power radio station to get information to local farmworkers.
  • Bill Andrus of South Padre Island, Texas, helps a customer find the perfect pair of shoes in his booth called Funky Feet at the fifth annual Bonita Springs National Art Festival at the Promenade Shopping Center on U.S. 41 on Sunday. Andrus paints the shoes with his wife and a business partner assembles them. Andrus said he has participated in all five Bonita shows. 'This show is the best I do in Florida,' he said.

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