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Full gallery »High school soccer: Gulf Coast High School vs Seminole High School

  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Gulf Coast High School junior midfielder Vincent Desiano tries to take the ball past a defender in the second half of play against Seminole High School in Class 4A regional game action at Gulf Coast High School in Naples on Tuesday evening. Gulf Coast High School lost the match 3-0.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from Gulf Coast High School vs Seminole High School in Class 4A regional game action at Gulf Coast High School in Naples on Tuesday evening. Gulf Coast High School lost the match 3-0.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff The Gulf Coast High School boys soccer team prepares to take on Seminole High School in Class 4A regional game action at Gulf Coast High School in Naples on Tuesday evening. Gulf Coast High School lost the match 3-0.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from Gulf Coast High School vs Seminole High School in Class 4A regional game action at Gulf Coast High School in Naples on Tuesday evening. Gulf Coast High School lost the match 3-0.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Gulf Coast High School senior midfielder Clifford Tewis tries to take the ball past a defender in the second half of play against Seminole High School in Class 4A regional game action at Gulf Coast High School in Naples on Tuesday evening. Gulf Coast High School lost the match 3-0.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Gulf Coast High School junior midfielder Vincent Desiano reacts to a missed goal opportunity in the first half of play against Seminole High School in Class 4A regional game action at Gulf Coast High School in Naples on Tuesday evening. Gulf Coast High School lost the match 3-0.

Gulf Coast High School vs Seminole High School in Class 4A regional game action at Gulf Coast High School in Naples on Tuesday evening. Gulf Coast High School lost the match 3-0.



Full gallery »U.S. 41 widening in Estero continues

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Worker Paul Perkins watches as crews dig a ditch while installing reinforced concrete pipe as construction crews continue to widen U.S. 41 in Estero on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Workers Ben Becker, left, and Paul Perkins watch as crews dig a ditch while installing reinforced concrete pipe as construction crews continue to work on widening U.S. 41 in Estero on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Workers Ben Becker, left, and Paul Perkins watch as crews dig a ditch while installing reinforced concrete pipe as construction crews continue to work on widening U.S. 41 in Estero on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Worker Paul Perkins stands in a ditch surrounded by piles of dirt while installing reinforced concrete pipe as construction crews continue to work on widening U.S. 41 in Estero on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Workers lower equipment into a ditch while installing reinforced concrete pipe as construction crews continue to work on widening U.S. 41 in Estero on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Traffic picks up as northbound lanes are narrowed along U.S. 41 while construction crews continue to work on widening U.S. 41 in Estero on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.


Full gallery »Fosa cubs ready to greet visitors at Naples Zoo

  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scott Johnson, left, and Zach Marchetti, both show staff at the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens in Naples, give members of the press a first glimpse at two, 8-month-old fosa cubs on Tuesday afternoon. Fosa, pronounced 'foose-uh', are rare, carnivorous predators native to Madagascar. The two cubs were part of a litter of four born at the zoo in June of 2011 and hand-raised by zoo staff after their mother abandoned two her four cubs. Members of the public will be able to view the two fosa cubs with their parents, and the two fosa cubs photographed here in the educational shows presented by zoo staff.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff One of two 8-month-old fosa cubs inspects the camera at the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens in Naples on Tuesday afternoon. Fosa, pronounced 'foose-uh', are rare, carnivorous predators native to Madagascar. The two cubs were part of a litter of four born at the zoo in June of 2011 and hand-raised by zoo staff after their mother abandoned two her four cubs. Members of the public will be able to view the two fosa cubs with their parents, and the two fosa cubs photographed here in the educational shows presented by zoo staff.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Dr. Luke Dollar, a National Geographic Emerging Explorer and Program Director for National Geographic's Big Cats Initiative, and Associate Professor of Biology at Pfeiffer and Duke Universities, leans in as one of two 8-month-old fosa cubs inspects him at the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens in Naples on Tuesday afternoon. 'This is as close as I've been to a non-anesthetized fosa,' Dollar said. 'And as close as I'd ever dare.' Fosa, pronounced 'foose-uh', are rare, carnivorous predators native to Madagascar. The two cubs were part of a litter of four born at the zoo in June of 2011 and hand-raised by zoo staff after their mother abandoned two her four cubs. Members of the public will be able to view the two fosa cubs with their parents, and the two fosa cubs photographed here in the educational shows presented by zoo staff.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff One of two 8-month-old fosa cubs scales a tree on the stage at the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens in Naples on Tuesday afternoon. Fosa, pronounced 'foose-uh', are rare, carnivorous predators native to Madagascar. The two cubs were part of a litter of four born at the zoo in June of 2011 and hand-raised by zoo staff after their mother abandoned two her four cubs. Members of the public will be able to view the two fosa cubs with their parents, and the two fosa cubs photographed here in the educational shows presented by zoo staff.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scott Johnson, a show staff member at the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens in Naples, gives reporters a first glimpse at one of two 8-month-old fosa cubs on Tuesday afternoon. Fosa, pronounced 'foose-uh', are rare, carnivorous predators native to Madagascar. The two cubs were part of a litter of four born at the zoo in June of 2011 and hand-raised by zoo staff after their mother abandoned two her four cubs. Members of the public will be able to view the two fosa cubs with their parents, and the two fosa cubs photographed here in the educational shows presented by zoo staff.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff One of two 8-month-old fosa cubs inspects the camera at the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens in Naples on Tuesday afternoon. Fosa, pronounced 'foose-uh', are rare, carnivorous predators native to Madagascar. The two cubs were part of a litter of four born at the zoo in June of 2011 and hand-raised by zoo staff after their mother abandoned two her four cubs. Members of the public will be able to view the two fosa cubs with their parents, and the two fosa cubs photographed here in the educational shows presented by zoo staff.

Starting Wednesday, four 8-month-old fosa cubs will be ready for visitors at the Naples Zoo. Fosa, pronounced "foose-uh", are rare, carnivorous predators native to Madagascar. Two of the cubs were part of a litter of four born at the zoo in June of 2011 and hand-raised by zoo staff after their mother abandoned two her four cubs. Members of the public will be able to view the two fosa cubs with their parents, and the two hand-raised fosa cubs in the educational shows presented by zoo staff.



Full gallery »'Runway Madness' a success

  • The room was packed for the Kiwanis Club of Marco Island Fashion Show at Hideaway Beach Club on Thursday.
  • Liz Bach enjoyed taking part as a model in the Kiwanis Club of Marco Island Fashion Show.
  • Gaby Deponte shows off this lovely dress with scarf at the Kiwanis Club of Marco Island Fashion Show.
  • Bonnie Calvin caught the eyes of those attending the Kiwanis Club of Marco Island Fashion Show.
  • Ela Slukich of Bogini Handmade Jewelry brought her display to the Kiwanis Club of Marco Island Fashion Show.
  • The men went all out for the Kiwanis Club of Marco Island Fashion Show.

The Runway Madness Luncheon and Fashion show goals were met. It was to have fun, raise money, and be inspired by some of the female models.



Full gallery »Lee County felony arrests 02-07-2012

  • Name: ALLEN, ROBERT E Charge: HOLD - OTHER AGENCY (HOLD - OTHER AGENCY) Residence: Cape Coral Age: 38 Follow this case online: http://www.leeclerk.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={12532E76-6C44-4D3E-99B6-2C58CFA1D348} Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News correspondents from written reports by Lee County Sheriff and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000.
  • Name: BATCHELOR, LAVON K Charge: AGGRAV BATTERY (PERSON USES A DEADLY WEAPON) Residence: Lehigh Acres Age: 37 Follow this case online: http://www.leeclerk.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={12532E76-6C44-4D3E-99B6-2C58CFA1D348} Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News correspondents from written reports by Lee County Sheriff and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000.
  • Name: BATISTA, DAVID LUCENA Charge: PROB VIOLATION (OR COMMTY CONT RE UNK/FEL/MISD/JUV NON CRITRIA) Residence: Lehigh Acres Age: 25 Follow this case online: http://www.leeclerk.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={12532E76-6C44-4D3E-99B6-2C58CFA1D348} Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News correspondents from written reports by Lee County Sheriff and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000.
  • Name: BURCENSKI, JOSEPH JOHN Charge: DRUGS-POSSESS (CNTRL SUB WO PRESCRIPTION) Residence: Fort Myers, FL Age: 21 Follow this case online: http://www.leeclerk.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={12532E76-6C44-4D3E-99B6-2C58CFA1D348} Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News correspondents from written reports by Lee County Sheriff and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000.
  • Name: CADET, CARNES Charge: HOLD - OTHER AGENCY (HOLD - OTHER AGENCY) Residence: NA Age: 23 Follow this case online: http://www.leeclerk.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={12532E76-6C44-4D3E-99B6-2C58CFA1D348} Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News correspondents from written reports by Lee County Sheriff and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000.
  • Name: COLEMAN, JERRY Charge: PROB VIOLATION (OR COMMTY CONT RE UNK/FEL/MISD/JUV NON CRITRIA) Residence: Lehigh Acres Age: 23 Follow this case online: http://www.leeclerk.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={12532E76-6C44-4D3E-99B6-2C58CFA1D348} Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News correspondents from written reports by Lee County Sheriff and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000.


Full gallery »Collier County arrests 02-07-2012

  • Name: PATRICK R CASTRONOVO Charge: DUI - DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR PERSON OF ANOTHER Residence: Naples, FL Age: 27 Occupation: TENNIS INSTRUCT Case #: Not yet available Follow this case online: http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • Name: ANTHONY LEE GARZA Charge: VOSP/POSS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-WIDMAN ACT Residence: IMMOKALEE, FL 34142 Age: 21 Occupation: LANSCAPING Case #: Not yet available Follow this case online: http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • Name: ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ Charge: DUI - DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR PERSON OF ANOTHER Residence: Naples, FL Age: 24 Occupation: COOK Case #: Not yet available Follow this case online: http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • Name: RONALD G HESSE Charge: DEALING IN STOLEN PROPERTY, GRAND THEFT - $300 - $5000 Residence: Naples, FL Age: 40 Occupation: No info found. Case #: Not yet available Follow this case online: http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • Name: THOMAS INGRAM Charge: DUI ALCOHOL OR DRUGS 1ST OFF Residence: MICCO, FL 32976 Age: 25 Occupation: No info found. Case #: Not yet available Follow this case online: http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • Name: MAVERICK STEVENSON Charge: FRAUD-POSSESS SIMILTUDE OF DRIVERS LICENSE DL Residence: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 Age: 34 Occupation: No info found. Case #: Not yet available Follow this case online: http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.


Full gallery »Southwest Florida home sales: Feb. 07, 2012

  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Jeff Buchholz Name of agency Realtor is with: John R. Wood Realtors Square footage: 3,031 No. of bedrooms: 4 No. of bathrooms: 3 Address of home sold: 22661 Fairlawn Ct. Subdivision: Woodmont City: Bonita Springs County: Lee Date of sale: Jan. 30, 2012 Sale price: $869,900 Contact information: (239) 269-3551
  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Michael G. Lawler Name of agency Realtor is with: Premier Sotheby's International Realty Square footage: 2,879 No. of bedrooms: 3-plus No. of bathrooms: 3 Address of home sold: 1891 Kingfish Rd. Subdivision: Royal Harbor City: Naples County: Collier Date of sale: Jan. 25, 2012 Sale price: $1.25 million Contact information: (239) 213-7475
  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Jeffrey Keating Burns Name of agency Realtor is with: Royal Shell Real Estate, Inc. Square footage: 3,566 No. of bedrooms: 4 No. of bathrooms: 4 Address of home sold: 11522 Andy Rosse Ln. Subdivision: FA Lanes Bayview City: Captiva County: Lee Date of sale: Feb. 3, 2012 Sale price: $1.96 million Contact information: (239) 851-2696
  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Wendy R. McCarty Name of agency Realtor is with: Keller Williams Realty Square footage: 4,683 No. of bedrooms: 4 No. of bathrooms: 4 Address of home sold: 1472 Butterfield Ct. Subdivision: Marco Beach City: Marco Island County: Collier Date of sale: Jan. 27, 2012 Sale price: $1.57 million Contact information: (239) 393-1350
  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Barry C. DeNicola Name of agency Realtor is with: Barry DeNicola Realty, Inc. Square footage: 2,056 No. of bedrooms: 4 No. of bathrooms: 3 Address of home sold: 26460 Hickory Blvd. Subdivision: Bonita Beach City: Bonita Springs County: Lee Date of sale: Dec. 31, 2011 Sale price: $1.45 million Contact information: (239) 777-0804
  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Barry C. DeNicola Name of agency Realtor is with: Barry DeNicola Realty, Inc. Square footage: 4,000 No. of bedrooms: 5 No. of bathrooms: 5 Address of home sold: 27595 River Reach Dr. Subdivision: River Reach City: Bonita Springs County: Lee Date of sale: Dec. 30, 2011 Sale price: $1.35 million Contact information: (239) 777-0804


Full gallery »Edison enrollment down

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Students head to class at Edison State College in Fort Myers on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Edison saw its enrollment decline by two percent, and they are only at about 80 percent of the number of new students they typically see.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Sophomore Logan Shaud, left, freshman Shawn Pentaude, center, and freshman Giovanni Dipaola, hang outside the student services hall at Edison State College in Fort Myers between classes on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Edison saw its enrollment decline by two percent, and they are only at about 80 percent of the number of new students they typically see.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff A student walks to class in the rain at Edison State College in Fort Myers on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Edison saw its enrollment decline by two percent, and they are only at about 80 percent of the number of new students they typically see.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff A student gets caught in the rain at Edison State College in Fort Myers on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Edison saw its enrollment decline by two percent, and they are only at about 80 percent of the number of new students they typically see.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff A student heads to class at Edison State College in Fort Myers on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Edison saw its enrollment decline by two percent, and they are only at about 80 percent of the number of new students they typically see.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Sophomores Nicole Santacroce, left, and Casey Hasten study at tables on campus at Edison State College in Fort Myers on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Edison saw its enrollment decline by two percent, and they are only at about 80 percent of the number of new students they typically see.


Full gallery »Coalition of Immokalee Workers prepare for Trader Joe's ribbon cutting ceremony

  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Wilson Perez, center, of Immokalee and with the Coalition for Immokalee Farmworkers, prepares a bicycle at the Coalition's headquarters in Immokalee on Monday afternoon for Friday's bike ride to the new Trader Joe's grocery store ribbon cutting ceremony in North Naples. Farm workers and tomato pickers plan on biking the 35 miles from Immokalee to Trader Joe's on Friday for the grocery store's debut opening in Florida, where they will be joined by local clergy and will ask to speak to Trader Joe's Vice President Kent Smathers to discuss the importance of signing an agreement to lift farmworkers' pay to a penny-per-pound and ask the company executive to commit to only buying produce from farms that comply with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' Fair Food Code of Conduct to ensure safe, non-exploitive working conditions and fair pay for Florida's produce pickers.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Wilson Perez, of Immokalee and with the Coalition for Immokalee Farmworkers, enters the Coalition's headquarters in Immokalee after he finishes prepping a bicycle on Monday afternoon for Friday's bike ride to the new Trader Joe's grocery store ribbon cutting ceremony in North Naples. Farm workers and tomato pickers plan on biking the 35 miles from Immokalee to Trader Joe's on Friday for the grocery store's debut opening in Florida, where they will be joined by local clergy and will ask to speak to Trader Joe's Vice President Kent Smathers to discuss the importance of signing an agreement to lift farmworkers' pay to a penny-per-pound and ask the company executive to commit to only buying produce from farms that comply with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' Fair Food Code of Conduct to ensure safe, non-exploitive working conditions and fair pay for Florida's produce pickers.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Wilson Perez, of Immokalee and with the Coalition for Immokalee Farmworkers, prepares a bicycle at the Coalition's headquarters in Immokalee on Monday afternoon for Friday's bike ride to the new Trader Joe's grocery store ribbon cutting ceremony in North Naples. Farm workers and tomato pickers plan on biking the 35 miles from Immokalee to Trader Joe's on Friday for the grocery store's debut opening in Florida, where they will be joined by local clergy and will ask to speak to Trader Joe's Vice President Kent Smathers to discuss the importance of signing an agreement to lift farmworkers' pay to a penny-per-pound and ask the company executive to commit to only buying produce from farms that comply with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' Fair Food Code of Conduct to ensure safe, non-exploitive working conditions and fair pay for Florida's produce pickers.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Oscar Otzoy, of Immokalee and with the Coalition for Immokalee Farmworkers, prepares a bicycle at the Coalition's headquarters in Immokalee on Monday afternoon for Friday's bike ride to the new Trader Joe's grocery store ribbon cutting ceremony in North Naples. Farm workers and tomato pickers plan on biking the 35 miles from Immokalee to Trader Joe's on Friday for the grocery store's debut opening in Florida, where they will be joined by local clergy and will ask to speak to Trader Joe's Vice President Kent Smathers to discuss the importance of signing an agreement to lift farmworkers' pay to a penny-per-pound and ask the company executive to commit to only buying produce from farms that comply with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' Fair Food Code of Conduct to ensure safe, non-exploitive working conditions and fair pay for Florida's produce pickers.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Darinel Sales, of Immokalee and with the Coalition for Immokalee Farmworkers, prepares a bicycle at the Coalition's headquarters in Immokalee on Monday afternoon for Friday's bike ride to the new Trader Joe's grocery store ribbon cutting ceremony in North Naples. Farm workers and tomato pickers plan on biking the 35 miles from Immokalee to Trader Joe's on Friday for the grocery store's debut opening in Florida, where they will be joined by local clergy and will ask to speak to Trader Joe's Vice President Kent Smathers to discuss the importance of signing an agreement to lift farmworkers' pay to a penny-per-pound and ask the company executive to commit to only buying produce from farms that comply with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' Fair Food Code of Conduct to ensure safe, non-exploitive working conditions and fair pay for Florida's produce pickers.

Farm workers and tomato pickers plan on biking the 35 miles from Immokalee to Trader Joe's in North Naples on Friday for the grocery store's debut opening in Florida, where they will be joined by local clergy and will ask to speak to Trader Joe's Vice President Kent Smathers to ask the company executive to commit to only buying produce from farms that comply with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' Fair Food Code of Conduct that ensures safe, non-exploitive working conditions and fair pay for Florida's produce pickers.



Full gallery »Key losses tighten Senior Softball standings

  • Mike Galatis Special to the Eagle It's a gathering at second base as Brewery's shortstop Dave Banghart, left, tosses the ball to second baseman Charlie Zimmer to force out Casa Mia's John Remhoff in a Brewery win in Marco Senior Softball action.
  • Mike Galatis Special to the Eagle Rookies' Mike Walsh looks to make a play, while pitcher Butch Monson looks on in Marco Senior Softball action.
  • Mike Galatis Special to the Eagle ADKOS third baseman Barry Bates looks like he means business as he reacts to a hit ball in a Marco Senior Softball game.
  • Mike Galatis Special to the Eagle The Brewery's Charley Lamb takes a lead off first as he and Casa Mia's John Remhoff watch a pitch in Marco Senior Softball action.
  • Mike Galatis Special to the Eagle Rookies Frank Dooley makes a running catch in Marco Senior Softball action.
  • Mike Galatis Special to the Eagle Dave Banghart celebrates with his teammates after knocking in sevens runs in the Brewery's win over Casa Mia in Marco Senior Softball action.

Key loss tightened up the two divisions in the Marco Island Men's Senior Softball League



Full gallery »YMCA serves up healthy lifestyle examples

  • Roger LaLonde Staff Youngster, ages 2 to 5, get into the dancing at the YMCA's National Prefitness Day.
  • Volunteer Barbara Mayer is ready to put the fruits and vegetables onto the lunch plates for the 42 children ages, 2-5, at the Marco YMCA Preschool Fitness Camp.
  • Roger LaLonde Staff The Greater Marco Family YMCA hosted 42 children, ages 2 to5, on National Preschool Fitness Day where children had pizza, along with vegetables and fruit and took part in exercises.
  • Quincy Reintz, 4, has no problem finishing his fruits and vegetables at the YMCA Preschool Fitness Camp.
  • Taliyah Holmes, 4, stretches at the YMCA Preschool Fitness Camp.
  • Roger Lalonde Staff Amy Tang, 3, is flying high as she enjoys the exercise phase of the YMCA's National Preschool Fitness Day.

Health lunches and quality exercises were served up to children, ages 2-5, at the Greater Marco Family YMCA.



Full gallery »Lee County felony arrests 02-06-2012

  • Name: BALLARD, DARYL G Charge: OUT-OF-STATE-FUG-REF (FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE) Residence: NA Age: 36 Follow this case online: http://www.leeclerk.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={12532E76-6C44-4D3E-99B6-2C58CFA1D348} Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News correspondents from written reports by Lee County Sheriff and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000.
  • Name: DALZOTTO, DOUGLAS MATTHEW Charge: HIT AND RUN - FAIL TO STOP REMAIN AT CRASH INVOLVE INJURY, TRAFFIC OFFENSE (DUI AND SERIOUS BODILY INJURY TO ANOTHER) Residence: Fort Myers, FL Age: 21 Follow this case online: http://www.leeclerk.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={12532E76-6C44-4D3E-99B6-2C58CFA1D348} Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News correspondents from written reports by Lee County Sheriff and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000.
  • Name: ELIBRI, JOSEPH ABRAHAM Charge: ROBBERY (NO FIREARM OR WEAPON) Residence: Fort Myers, FL Age: 39 Follow this case online: http://www.leeclerk.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={12532E76-6C44-4D3E-99B6-2C58CFA1D348} Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News correspondents from written reports by Lee County Sheriff and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000.
  • Name: FULLER, RASHEKA T KIERRA Charge: NONMOVING TRAFFIC VIOL (DRIVE WHILE LIC SUSP 3RD OR SUBSQ OFF) Residence: Fort Myers, FL Age: 21 Follow this case online: http://www.leeclerk.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={12532E76-6C44-4D3E-99B6-2C58CFA1D348} Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News correspondents from written reports by Lee County Sheriff and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000.
  • Name: GENOVESE, DAVID ALBERT Charge: FAILURE TO APPEAR (FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR FELONY OFFENSE) Residence: Fort Myers, FL Age: 54 Follow this case online: http://www.leeclerk.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={12532E76-6C44-4D3E-99B6-2C58CFA1D348} Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News correspondents from written reports by Lee County Sheriff and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000.
  • Name: KENDRICK, JIMMY LEE Charge: PROB VIOLATION Residence: Lehigh Acres Age: 30 Follow this case online: http://www.leeclerk.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={12532E76-6C44-4D3E-99B6-2C58CFA1D348} Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News correspondents from written reports by Lee County Sheriff and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000.


Full gallery »Super Bowl XLVI coverage

  • JASON CLARK / COURIER & PRESS Fans flow into Lucas Oil Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
  • JASON CLARK / COURIER & PRESS Fans flow into Lucas Oil Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
  • JASON CLARK / COURIER & PRESS The New York Giants take the field at Lucas Oil Stadium before the start of Super Bowl XLVI game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
  • Fans flow into Lucas Oil Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
  • JASON CLARK / COURIER & PRESS The New York Giants say a prayer at Lucas Oil Stadium before the start of Super Bowl XLVI game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
  • JASON CLARK / COURIER & PRESS Fans cheer for the Giants and Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.


Full gallery »Collier County arrests 02-06-2012

  • Name: JOSE ANTONIO CENTENO Charge: DUI ALCOHOL OR DRUGS 1ST OFF Residence: CAPE CORAL, FL 33909 Age: 43 Occupation: No info found. Case #: Not yet available Follow this case online: http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • Name: GABRIEL GASPAR Charge: RESIST OFFICER WITH VIOLENCE Residence: Naples, FL Age: 30 Occupation: CONSTRUCTION Case #: Not yet available Follow this case online: http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • Name: BRADLEY NEIL IRVIN Charge: DUI ALCOHOL OR DRUGS 2ND OFF Residence: Naples, FL Age: 57 Occupation: DRIVER Case #: Not yet available Follow this case online: http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.
  • Name: LUIS JUAN FRANCISCO Charge: GRAND THEFT ATTEMPT 777.04 Residence: IMMOKALEE, FL 34142 Age: 32 Occupation: LABOR POOL
  • Name: KESHUN WINN Charge: BATTERY - ON DETENTION STAFF JUV PROB OFFICER Residence: Naples, FL Age: 18 Occupation: DETAINEE Case #: Not yet available Follow this case online: http://www.collierclerk.com/RecordsSearch/CourtRecords Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record. This gallery is compiled by the Naples Daily News staff from written reports by Naples police, Collier Sheriff‘s Office, Marco police and other agencies. Arrests indicate suspicion of crime, not guilt. To report a crime or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Naples Police and Fire Department at 213-4844, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 774-4434 or the Marco Island Police Department at 389-5050.


Full gallery »Art In Bloom, 2012

  • Sue Oldershaw of the Calusa Garden Club shows off 'Planting by the Compass,' at the Art Center's gallery on Winterberry Drive. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The Calusa Garden Club teamed up with the Art Center to offer 'Art in Bloom,' with floral interpretations of the works hung in the Art Center's gallery on Winterberry Drive. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Calusa Garden Club president with her interpretation of 'Fly Horse Net,' the fiber art piece behind her. The club teamed up with the Art Center to offer 'Art in Bloom,' with floral interpretations of the works hung in the Art Center's gallery on Winterberry Drive. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Bromeliads do well with salt spray and limited sunlight. The Calusa Garden Club teamed up with the Art Center to offer 'Art in Bloom,' with floral interpretations of the works hung in the Art Center's gallery on Winterberry Drive. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Orchids are a hardy part of a subtropical garden, doing well on the north or east out of too much sun. The Calusa Garden Club teamed up with the Art Center to offer 'Art in Bloom,' with floral interpretations of the works hung in the Art Center's gallery on Winterberry Drive. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The Calusa Garden Club teamed up with the Art Center to offer 'Art in Bloom,' with floral interpretations of the works hung in the Art Center's gallery on Winterberry Drive. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

It was here and then gone, in the blink of an eye. Unlike most art exhibits, the “Art in Bloom” show was mounted for only three days. A reception was held Friday evening at the Marco Island Center for the Arts, and then art lovers or flower fanciers had the weekend to take it in.



Full gallery »Marco Men's Club new members, 2012

  • Original members Bob Marks, Frank Caricato and Paul Kurtzman. The Marco Men's Club held their new member 'meet and greet' Saturday morning at Forest Glen Golf & Country Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Peter Ruddy talks with Randle Grossman and club president Sam Miloro. The Marco Men's Club held their new member 'meet and greet' Saturday morning at Forest Glen Golf & Country Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Greg Glynn mulls his choices at the buffet. The Marco Men's Club held their new member 'meet and greet' Saturday morning at Forest Glen Golf & Country Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Club founder Paul Kurtzman is recognized with a round of applause. The Marco Men's Club held their new member 'meet and greet' Saturday morning at Forest Glen Golf & Country Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Vivan Parziale pours coffee for Rose Kraemer. The Marco Men's Club held their new member 'meet and greet' Saturday morning at Forest Glen Golf & Country Club. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

The Marco Men’s Club went off-island to welcome their new members. The club held a “meet and greet” breakfast get-together Saturday morning for new, and old, members at Forest Glen Golf & Country Club, north on Collier Blvd. as far as the second Walmart. The meeting started with a little liquid refreshment, featuring Bloody Marys, mimosas and screwdrivers – with a 9:30 start time, you could call it a brunch.



Full gallery »Super Bowl Sunday on Marco Island, 2012

  • A mix of Giants & Patriots fans cheered the game at the Sand Bar. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Over at Vandy's Pats fans slightly out numbered those for the Giants. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Over at Vandy's Pats fans slightly out numbered those for the Giants. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • A mix of Giants & Patriots fans cheered the game at the Sand Bar. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • A mix of Giants & Patriots fans cheered the game at the Sand Bar. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Over at Vandy's Pats fans slightly out numbered those for the Giants. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.

A mixed crowd of Giants and Patriots fans were in evidence at Vandy’s and the Sand Bar on Marco Island. In each case it was a thriller early on as the Pats surrendered a safety right off. The mood was festive and excited as food and drink specials added to the night. – Gordon Campbell / Eagle Correspondent



Full gallery »Super Bowl XLVI: Super Bowl Fans

  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Matty Jollie, left, and Lynne Soja, both originally from Providence, R.I. but now of Naples, cheer for the New England Patriots during first quarter Super Bowl game action at Boston Beer Garden in North Naples on Sunday night. Hundreds packed into the bar and outside patio to watch the New York Giants play the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl - televised from Indianapolis - and to enjoy halftime acoustic music performed by Matty Jollie.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from Super Bowl Sunday at Boston Beer Garden in North Naples where crowds gathered to watch the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants and to enjoy halftime acoustic music performed by local musician Matty Jollie.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from Super Bowl Sunday at Boston Beer Garden in North Naples where crowds gathered to watch the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants and to enjoy halftime acoustic music performed by local musician Matty Jollie.
  • A mix of Giants & Patriots fans cheered the game at the Sand Bar. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Pats fans were solidly in control at Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • A mix of Giants & Patriots fans cheered the game at the Sand Bar. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.

Crowds gathered at Boston Beer Garden in North Naples and Vandy's Five Brother Pizza and the Sand Bar in Marco Island to watch Eli Manning and the Giants beat the New England Patriots 21-17 Sunday night for New York's fourth Super Bowl title.



Full gallery »New York Giants win Super Bowl XLVI

  • New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds the the Vince Lombardi Trophy with head coach Tom Coughlin after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
  • New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin reacts with quarterback David Carr (8) at the end of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
  • New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady audibles at the line of scrimmage during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Pat Semansky)
  • New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, hands the the Vince Lombardi Trophy over to New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
  • New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle (26) is tended to by trainers during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
  • New York Giants guard David Diehl holds his daughter and the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

The Giants came back with a last-minute touchdown to beat New England 21-17 Sunday night for New York's fourth Super Bowl title.



Full gallery »Super Bowl XLVI ads

  • This scene from an advertisement provided by the Coca-Cola Co. and Wieden + Kennedy, shows the polar bear tumbling through the air trying to catch his bottle of Coca-Cola before it falls to the ground. The 'Catch,' ad will be aired during Super Bowl XLVI, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.



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