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Goodland Mullet Fest 2011

Chris Mercier of Marco Island shares his bucket of beads with attendees at the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff

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Chris Mercier of Marco Island shares his bucket of beads with attendees at the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff

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  • Stan Gober, decked out in his Buzzard Lope costume, takes the stage during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival Buzzard Lope Queen Contest at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Alane Summers cheers with the crowd after Summers was announced the 2011 Buzzard Lope Queen during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Alane Summers cheers with the crowd after Summers was announced the 2011 Buzzard Lope Queen during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Stan Gober hugs Alane Summers after Summers was announced the 2011 Buzzard Lope Queen during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Andy Manning of Kentucky dances the Buzzard Lope during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival Buzzard Lope Queen contest at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Scenes from the 27th Annual Mullet Festival Buzzard Lope Queen contest at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Nile Duppstadt of Naples dances the Buzzard Lope in honor of his girlfriend, Kim McGregor, during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Carol Erikson dances the Buzzard Lope during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Nile Duppstadt of Naples dances the Buzzard Lope in honor of his girlfriend, Kim McGregor, during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Alane Summers dances the Buzzard Lope during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Scenes from the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Emcee Billy Oliver announces the contestants for the 27th Annual Mullet Festival Buzzard Lope Queen at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Chris Mercier of Marco Island shares his bucket of beads with attendees at the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Scenes from the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Naples resident Renee Taylor dances during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Former Buzzard Lope Queen Mary Martin, 71, poses for a photo with Cindy Miller, left, visiting from Dallas, Texas, and Doreen Miller of Fort Myers during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Scenes from the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Former Buzzard Lope Queen Mary Martin, 71, poses for a photo during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Stan Gober, owner of Stan's Idle Hour, makes an announcement to the crowd during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Former Buzzard Lope Queen Mary Martin, 71, poses for a photo during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Mike Cossick, left, with Collier County EMS, and Albert Munoz, right, with Marco Island Fire Department pay tribute to the Star Spangled Banner during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Scenes from the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • The 2010 Buzzard Lope Queen Beverly Verhusen of Lely greets Greg McCloud of Marco Island and his granddaughter, Taylor Jo Royalty of Lexington, Ky., during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Karen Breitwieser of Chicago and Gerry Runion of Naples dance during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Don Riddle, guitarist for Jeff Hilt and the Stampedes, sings during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Ron Ensing sought protecting from the sun under an umbrella and gator hat during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Scenes from the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Scenes from the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Mary Nardi of Chicago watches the festivities at the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Stan Gober, owner of Stan's Idle Hour, has his picture taken with Mamie Brisker of Fort Lauderdale during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Stan Gober, owner of Stan's Idle Hour, and former Buzzard Lope Queen Mary Martin, 71, dance with former Buzzard Lope queens during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Scenes from the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Former Buzzard Lope Queen Mary Martin, 71, dances for the crowd during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff
  • Attendees take photos of past Buzzard Lope Queens during the 27th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan's Idle Hour in Goodland on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. Allie Garza/Staff

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