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Full gallery »Edison State College Commencement Ceremony, 2013

  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Carlos Maas, center, is prepped by his friends for the the Edison State College Graduation at Germain Arena on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Estero, Fla. Over 1,100 Edison State students will celebrate graduation this week. This particular graduation marks the first college-wide graduation.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Collette Kiesel, Erin Durfey and Dianelis Martin, left to right, rest their feet on the floor in the preparation area moments before the start of the Edison State College Graduation at Germain Arena on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Estero, Fla. Over 1,100 Edison State students will celebrate graduation this week. This particular graduation marks the first college-wide graduation.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Teresa Brown and Valerie Sattler, left to right, await their names to be called on stage during the Edison State College Graduation at Germain Arena on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Estero, Fla. Over 1,100 Edison State students will celebrate graduation this week. This particular graduation marks the first college-wide graduation.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff A scene from the Edison State College Graduation at Germain Arena on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Estero, Fla. Over 1,100 Edison State students will celebrate graduation this week. This particular graduation marks the first college-wide graduation.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Commencement speaker Emmanual 'Manny' Ohonme waves out to the crowd during the Edison State College Graduation at Germain Arena on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Estero, Fla. Over 1,100 Edison State students will celebrate graduation this week. This particular graduation marks the first college-wide graduation.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Anna James looks out towards the crowd during the Edison State College Graduation at Germain Arena on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Estero, Fla. Over 1,100 Edison State students will celebrate graduation this week. This particular graduation marks the first college-wide graduation.


Full gallery »Closing of Florida legislative session

  • At left, Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, listens as Florida Gov. Rick Scott speaks after the end of the legislative session Friday May 3, 2013, in the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
  • Florida Gov. Rick Scott, gets a kiss from Victoria Quertermous Gaetz, wife of Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville (not pictured), after the end of the legislative session Friday May 3, 2013, in the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
  • From left, House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, is signaled out as the reason for the success the Florida legislative session by Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, Friday May 3, 2013, in the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
  • The fourth floor of the Florida Capitol is buzzing with activity Friday May 3, 2013, as the legislative session nears its conclusion inTallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
  • Starting third from left, Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, listen as House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, speaks after the end of the legislative session Friday May 3, 2013, in the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
  • Capitol reporter Bill Cotterell, who has been covering the Florida legislature since 1969, takes a photo Friday May 3, 2013, on the floor of the House of Representatives in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)


Full gallery »Family affair: Mother, twin daughters graduate together from Edison State College

  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Heather and Tiffany Zutten stand with their mom, Victoria Zutton during the Edison State College Graduation at Germain Arena on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Estero, Fla. Victoria will receive her Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree and her twin daughters, Heather and Tiffany will both receive Associate in Arts degrees. In a few days, they will receive their high school diplomas from North Fort Myers.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Heather Zutten stands in the preparation room moments before the start of the Edison State College Graduation at Germain Arena on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Estero, Fla. She is graduating with her twin sister, Tiffany, and their mom, Victoria Zutten. Victoria will receive her Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree today. Heather and Tiffany will both receive Associate in Arts degrees. In a few days, they will receive their high school diplomas from North Fort Myers.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Heather and Tiffany Zutten, left to right, stand in the preparation area before the start of the Edison State College Graduation at Germain Arena on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Estero, Fla. The twin sisters will graduate today with their mom, Victoria Zutten, who will receive her Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree. Heather and Tiffany will both receive Associate in Arts degrees. In a few days, they will receive their high school diplomas from North Fort Myers.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Tiffany Zutten stands among other students during the Edison State College Graduation at Germain Arena on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Estero, Fla. She and her twin sister, Heather, will graduate today with their mom, Victoria Zutten, who will receive her Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree. Heather and Tiffany will both receive Associate in Arts degrees. In a few days, they will receive their high school diplomas from North Fort Myers.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Tiffany and Heather Zutten, left to right, stand in the preparation room moments before the start of the Edison State College Graduation at Germain Arena on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Estero, Fla. They are twin sisters who are also graduating with their mom, Victoria Zutten. She will receive her Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree today. Heather and Tiffany will both receive Associate in Arts degrees. In a few days, they will receive their high school diplomas from North Fort Myers.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Victoria Zutten graduates at the Edison State College Graduation at Germain Arena on Friday, May 3, 2013 in Estero, Fla. Zutten is graduating with her twin daughters, Heather and Tiffany Zutten.


Full gallery »Isles of Capri Fire Board meeting

  • Marco Island’s Deputy Chief Chris Byrne, right, listens as Jeff Page, left, explains the need for negotiations on a proposal to consolidate the East Naples and Isles of Capri fire districts. Seated beside Page are East Naples Chief Kingman Schuldt and Tara Bishop, director of East Naples administration. Cheryl Ferrara/Eagle Correspondent
  • Collier County Commissioner Donna Fiala weighs in on the road ahead for Isles of Capri Fire District Thursday as it considers a vote on consolidation with East Naples’ district. Cheryl Ferrara/Eagle Correspondent
  • Fiddlers’ Creek resident Phil Brougham speaks in favor of consolidation of Isles of Capri Fire District with East Naples at Thursday’s meeting. Brougham is a Fiddler’s Creek resident who will be affected by the decision. Cheryl Ferrara/Eagle Correspondent
  • More than 50 residents and fire personnel attend Thursday’s Isles of Capri Fire Advisory Board to learn the fate of a proposal to consolidate their fire department with the East Naples district. Cheryl Ferrara/Eagle Correspondent
  • Isles of Capri resident Beau Middlebrook discusses his thoughts regarding a proposal for consolidation with Capri Fire Advisory Board Chairman Jim Hughes before Thursday’s meeting. Cheryl Ferrara/Eagle Correspondent


Full gallery »MIAAOR After 5

  • May 2, 2013 Board of Realtors After 5: Don Williams of Always There Home Services, right along with Marv Needles, ERA Flagship Realty, center & Deborah Needles, Island Title Star Agency. The Cinco de Mayo themed networking event took place at Margarita's on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • May 2, 2013 Board of Realtors After 5: Island Title's Carol Matteson & Jenny Bohaychyk. The Cinco de Mayo themed networking event took place at Margarita's on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • May 2, 2013 Board of Realtors After 5: Peter Huy of the Kramer law firm & Susan Ackerson of Anchor Real Estate talk shop. The Cinco de Mayo themed networking event took place at Margarita's on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • May 2, 2013 Board of Realtors After 5: Wendy Atkinson of Fifth Third enjoys the evening with husband Jim of Prudential Realty. The Cinco de Mayo themed networking event took place at Margarita's on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • May 2, 2013 Board of Realtors After 5: Jerry Knight of Divco drew Helen Donaghy's card and presented her prize. She's with Engel & Voelker Real Estate. The Cinco de Mayo themed networking event took place at Margarita's on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • May 2, 2013 Board of Realtors After 5: Mary Quiton of the Naples Daily News, left and Kandy Sweeney, Communications Director Marco Island Associated Realtors. The Cinco de Mayo themed networking event took place at Margarita's on Marco. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.

A Cinco de Mayo-themed networking event held at Margarita's on Marco Island on Thursday brought area realtors, related business owners and generous sponsors together for an After 5 get together.



Full gallery »Trey Radel on Marco Island

  • Congressman Trey Radel shows a budget breakdown chart to the group. He spoke to the Caxambas Republican Club at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island Wednesday evening. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Congressman Trey Radel, right, talks to Carole and Steven Roberts before the meeting. Radel spoke to the Caxambas Republican Club at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island Wednesday evening. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Congressman Trey Radel spoke to the Caxambas Republican Club at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island Wednesday evening. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Congressman Trey Radel talks politics. Radel spoke to the Caxambas Republican Club at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island Wednesday evening. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Donald Read, bottom, addresses a question/comment to Congressman Trey Radel, who spoke to the Caxambas Republican Club at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island Wednesday evening. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Club president Litha Berger gets a hug from Congressman Trey Radel after his talk. Radel spoke to the Caxambas Republican Club at Bistro Soleil on Marco Island Wednesday evening. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Marco Island’s, and Southwest Florida’s, freshman U.S. Congressman came to the island Wednesday evening, spending an hour with the Caxambas Republican Club. This was a homecoming of sorts for Trey Radel, who was preaching to the choir on Marco, comfortable among a group of folks who share his conservative views and helped elect him.



Full gallery »110 in the Shade comes to TheatreZone

  • David Albers/Staff -Actors perform a musical number in a dress rehearsal of the musical '110 in the Shade' at TheatreZone on the campus of the Community School of Naples on Monday, April 29, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff -Actor Jim DePaiva plays the role of Starbuck during a dress rehearsal of '110 in the Shade' at TheatreZone on the campus of the Community School of Naples on Monday, April 29, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff -Actor Kassie DePaiva plays the role of Lizzie during a dress rehearsal of the musical '110 in the Shade' at TheatreZone on the campus of the Community School of Naples on Monday, April 29, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff -Actor Jim DePaiva plays the role of Starbuck during a dress rehearsal of '110 in the Shade' at TheatreZone on the campus of the Community School of Naples on Monday, April 29, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff -Actor Al Bundonis, Daniel Schwab, Kassie DePaiva and Wayne Morton, left to right, perform in a dress rehearsal of '110 in the Shade' at TheatreZone on the campus of the Community School of Naples on Monday, April 29, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff -Director Mark Danni works with his cast during a dress rehearsal of '110 in the Shade' at TheatreZone on the campus of the Community School of Naples on Monday, April 29, 2013, in Naples.


Full gallery »Catch of the Day: May 2, 2013

  • Wes Bell and a local firefighter, Brian Lynch caught a 41-inch, 20-plus pound snook using live threadfin while fishing in the Caloosahatchee River on Friday, April 19.
  • Gary Cecil holding a nice bass caught in between storm fronts on a plastic worm at a local golf course.
  • Tommy Root and Jordan Reeder caught this 15-foot saw fish in Rookery Bay.
  • Pete Beauler and John Koehl, of Freehold, N.J., caught this 7-foot, 190-pound bullshark off Beauler's dock on Marco Island on Monday, April 15.
  • Pete Beauler and John Koehl, of Freehold, N.J., caught this 7-foot, 190-pound bullshark off Beauler's dock on Marco Island on Monday, April 15.
  • Trey Heiser, Bert Newcombe and Blake Bourdon holding their catches. They each caught a permit while fishing aboard the Thread Fin with Captain Rick Heiser.

The Naples Daily News and naplesnews.com are showcasing fishing photos from throughout the region. Email your photo to news@naplesnews.com to be considered for this feature.



Full gallery »Kilton Anderson

  • Corey Perrine/Staff Naples quarterback Kilton Anderson is stopped by Miami Central's Ahmad Thomas (3) in Friday night's Class 6A state semifinal at Naples.
  • Naples quarterback Kilton Anderson (7) is hit on a third down in the third quarter of the Miami Central-Naples Class 6A semifinal football game Friday, Dec. 7 at Naples High School.
  • Naples quarterback Kilton Anderson (7) encourages the Golden Eagles in the third quarter of the Naples-Mainland Class 6A-Region 3 championship football game Friday, Nov. 30 at Naples High School.
  • Naples quarterback Kilton Anderson prepares to throw the ball during Naples football practice at Naples high school on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012.
  • David Albers/Staff - Naples quarterback Kilton Anderson (7) rushes for a 2-point conversion against Daytona Beach-Mainland in the second quarter of the Class 6A Region 3 championship on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, in Naples.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Naples High School quarterback Kilton Anderson runs the ball in for a touchdown during their game against Island Coast High School at Naples on Friday.


Full gallery »Taste of the Beach

  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Brian Glover and Allison Young hand out dishes from Pinchers Crab Shack to Elizabeth Martin, from left, and Lisa Dixon during the 18th Annual Taste of the Beach Sunday, April 28, 2013 on Old San Carlos Boulevard.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Sixteen local Fort Myers Beach restaurants provided their signature dishes to patrons during the 18th Annual Taste of the Beach Sunday, April 28, 2013 on Old San Carlos Boulevard.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Sixteen local Fort Myers Beach restaurants provided their signature dishes to patrons during the 18th Annual Taste of the Beach Sunday, April 28, 2013 on Old San Carlos Boulevard.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Sixteen local Fort Myers Beach restaurants provided their signature dishes to patrons during the 18th Annual Taste of the Beach Sunday, April 28, 2013 on Old San Carlos Boulevard.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Pam Jenkins and Jim Rempert of Cape Coral receive their sweet treats from Royal Scoop Ice Cream during the 18th Annual Taste of the Beach Sunday, April 28, 2013 on Old San Carlos Boulevard.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Chris Maeder gladly takes a plate of shrimp from Antonio Barragan of Parrot Key Caribbean Grill during the 18th Annual Taste of the Beach Sunday, April 28, 2013 on Old San Carlos Boulevard.

Taste of the Beach was held Sunday, April 28, 2013 on Old San Carlos Boulevard.



Full gallery »Willie Nelson concert

  • Legendary country music artist Willie Nelson, along with his trusty guitar 'Trigger,' celebrates his 80th birthday performing for his southwest Florida fans at Germain Arena in Estero on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The performance was a make up date from his prior January 31 concert which Nelson postponed due to flu symptoms. From the very beginning of the show, fans shouted their adoration such as 'We love you, Willie!' and 'Happy Birthday, Willie!' Forty minutes in, fans merrily helped him sing 'Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,' a song Nelson recorded with Waylon Jennings in 1978.
  • Legendary country music artist Willie Nelson, along with his trusty guitar 'Trigger,' celebrates his 80th birthday performing for his southwest Florida fans at Germain Arena in Estero on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The performance was a make up date from his prior January 31 concert which Nelson postponed due to flu symptoms. From the very beginning of the show, fans shouted their adoration such as 'We love you, Willie!' and 'Happy Birthday, Willie!' Forty minutes in, fans merrily helped him sing 'Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,' a song Nelson recorded with Waylon Jennings in 1978.
  • Chris Bradshaw/Special to the Daily News Legendary country music artist Willie Nelson performs for his southwest Florida fans at Germain Arena in Estero on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The performance was a make up date from his prior January 31 concert which Nelson postponed due to flu symptoms. From the very beginning of the show, fans shouted their adoration such as 'We love you, Willie!' and 'Happy Birthday, Willie!' Forty minutes in, fans merrily helped him sing 'Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,' a song Nelson recorded with Waylon Jennings in 1978.
  • Legendary country music artist Willie Nelson, along with his trusty guitar 'Trigger,' celebrates his 80th birthday performing for his southwest Florida fans at Germain Arena in Estero on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The performance was a make up date from his prior January 31 concert which Nelson postponed due to flu symptoms. From the very beginning of the show, fans shouted their adoration such as 'We love you, Willie!' and 'Happy Birthday, Willie!' Forty minutes in, fans merrily helped him sing 'Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,' a song Nelson recorded with Waylon Jennings in 1978.
  • A fan nabs a phone camera photo of legendary country music artist Willie Nelson at Germain Arena in Estero on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The performance was a make up date from his prior January 31 concert which Nelson postponed due to flu symptoms. From the very beginning of the show, fans shouted their adoration such as 'We love you, Willie!' and 'Happy Birthday, Willie!' Forty minutes in, fans merrily helped him sing 'Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,' a song Nelson recorded with Waylon Jennings in 1978.
  • The hands of legendary country music artist Willie Nelson, along with his trusty guitar 'Trigger,' as he celebrates his 80th birthday performing for his southwest Florida fans at Germain Arena in Estero on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The performance was a make up date from his prior January 31 concert which Nelson postponed due to flu symptoms. From the very beginning of the show, fans shouted their adoration such as 'We love you, Willie!' and 'Happy Birthday, Willie!' Forty minutes in, fans merrily helped him sing 'Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,' a song Nelson recorded with Waylon Jennings in 1978.


Full gallery »Out of control driver leaves trail of destruction in Fort Myers

  • Michel Fortier/Staff An unidentified driver left a trail of destruction along Lee Road in San Carlos Park Wednesday morning driving uncontrollably at a high rate of speed and ultimately rear-ending another vehicle. The out of control vehicle came within a few feet of children boarding a school bus. Two people were transported to local hospitals with unknown injuries as a result of the crash. No children were hurt in the incident and Lee Road, just south of Alico Road, was closed to traffic for a period of time. The driver had be be extracted from the vehicle by the San Carlos Fire Department who were on the scene within minutes along with the Lee County Sheriff's Department and EMS units.
  • Michel Fortier/Staff An unidentified driver left a trail of destruction along Lee Road in San Carlos Park Wednesday morning driving uncontrollably at a high rate of speed and ultimately rear-ending another vehicle. The out of control vehicle came within a few feet of children boarding a school bus. Two people were transported to local hospitals with unknown injuries as a result of the crash. No children were hurt in the incident and Lee Road, just south of Alico Road, was closed to traffic for a period of time. The driver had be be extracted from the vehicle by the San Carlos Fire Department who were on the scene within minutes along with the Lee County Sheriff's Department and EMS units.
  • Michel Fortier/Staff An unidentified driver left a trail of destruction along Lee Road in San Carlos Park Wednesday morning driving uncontrollably at a high rate of speed and ultimately rear-ending another vehicle. The out of control vehicle came within a few feet of children boarding a school bus. Two people were transported to local hospitals with unknown injuries as a result of the crash. No children were hurt in the incident and Lee Road, just south of Alico Road, was closed to traffic for a period of time. The driver had be be extracted from the vehicle by the San Carlos Fire Department who were on the scene within minutes along with the Lee County Sheriff's Department and EMS units.
  • Michel Fortier/Staff An unidentified driver left a trail of destruction along Lee Road in San Carlos Park Wednesday morning driving uncontrollably at a high rate of speed and ultimately rear-ending another vehicle. The out of control vehicle came within a few feet of children boarding a school bus. Two people were transported to local hospitals with unknown injuries as a result of the crash. No children were hurt in the incident and Lee Road, just south of Alico Road, was closed to traffic for a period of time. The driver had be be extracted from the vehicle by the San Carlos Fire Department who were on the scene within minutes along with the Lee County Sheriff's Department and EMS units.
  • Michel Fortier/Staff An unidentified driver left a trail of destruction along Lee Road in San Carlos Park Wednesday morning driving uncontrollably at a high rate of speed and ultimately rear-ending another vehicle. The out of control vehicle came within a few feet of children boarding a school bus. Two people were transported to local hospitals with unknown injuries as a result of the crash. No children were hurt in the incident and Lee Road, just south of Alico Road, was closed to traffic for a period of time. The driver had be be extracted from the vehicle by the San Carlos Fire Department who were on the scene within minutes along with the Lee County Sheriff's Department and EMS units.
  • Michel Fortier/Staff An unidentified driver left a trail of destruction along Lee Road in San Carlos Park Wednesday morning driving uncontrollably at a high rate of speed and ultimately rear-ending another vehicle. The out of control vehicle came within a few feet of children boarding a school bus. Two people were transported to local hospitals with unknown injuries as a result of the crash. No children were hurt in the incident and Lee Road, just south of Alico Road, was closed to traffic for a period of time. The driver had be be extracted from the vehicle by the San Carlos Fire Department who were on the scene within minutes along with the Lee County Sheriff's Department and EMS units.


Full gallery »Shift change: Ex-Everblade Ernie Hartlieb

  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Former Florida Everblades player Ernie Hartlieb watches on as a game between the Florida Everblades and Reading Royals is underway at Germain Arena on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Estero, Fla. Hartlieb serves as the team's color commentator during the radio broadcast of home games.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff The view from which former Florida Everblades player Ernie Hartlieb watches games as the team's color commentator during the radio broadcast of home games at Germain Arena on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Estero, Fla.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Former Florida Everblades player Ernie Hartlieb watches on as a game between the Florida Everblades and Reading Royals is underway at Germain Arena on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Estero, Fla. Hartlieb serves as the team's color commentator during the radio broadcast of home games.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Former Florida Everblades player Ernie Hartlieb, left, watches on as a game between the Florida Everblades and Reading Royals is underway at Germain Arena on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Estero, Fla. Hartlieb serves as the team's color commentator during the radio broadcast of home games.
  • David Albers/Staff - Former Florida Everblades standout Ernie Hartlieb speaks during a ceremony to retire his jersey number on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at Germain Arena in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff - Former Florida Everblades standout Ernie Hartlieb, right, stands with his family as they raise a banner in Germain Arena retiring his jersey number on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in Estero.


Full gallery »Barron Collier loses to Vero Beach in girls lacrosse state quarterfinal

  • David Albers/Staff -Barron Collier's Claudia Lenart looks for an open teammate under pressure from Vero Beach's Sydney Murphy in the first half of the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples. Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.
  • David Albers/Staff -Vero Beach's Meredith Baker celebrates with her teammates after defeating Barron Collier High School in the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples. Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.
  • David Albers/Staff -Barron Collier High School girls lacrosse players leave the field after losing to Vero Beach in the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples. Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.
  • David Albers/Staff -Vero Beach's girls lacrosse team celebrates their win over Barron Collier in the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples. Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.
  • David Albers/Staff -Barron Collier's Mel Guitard shakes hands with the Vero Beach team after the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples. Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.
  • David Albers/Staff -Barron Collier's Olivia Ferrucci, right, chases a face off against Vero Beach's Ashley MacIntyre in the second half of the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples. Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.


Full gallery »Shift change: Ex-Everblade Tom Buckley

  • Tom Buckley smiles as he stands next to his retired jersey at Germain Arena before the Everblades' opener. The Everblades began their 10th season on Friday Oct. 19, 2007 with a ceremony retiring the jerseys of former players Reggie Berg and Tom Buckley. Berg retired last season as the all-time points leader (319, 145 goals and 174 assists) in 280 career regular-season games. Buckley, second all-time in points scored, played with the Everblades from 1999-2004 and finished with the most assists (207) in franchise history. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Tom Buckley, right, thanks the fans during his years as a player as Reggie Berg looks on as both former Everblades had their jerseys retired. The Everblades began their 10th season on Friday Oct. 19, 2007 with a ceremony retiring the jerseys of former players Reggie Berg and Tom Buckley. Berg retired last season as the all-time points leader (319, 145 goals and 174 assists) in 280 career regular-season games. Buckley, second all-time in points scored, played with the Everblades from 1999-2004 and finished with the most assists (207) in franchise history. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Everblades Alumni Tom Buckley, left, stands with ex-wife Heather Holland, right, to announce that the night's game would benefit Piper Lynne Buckley foundation, during the first Alumni Game at Germain Arena on Oct. 5, 2010. Piper Lynne Buckley, the pair's daughter, passed away unexpectedly on Christmas day last year at the age of three. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • In this 2001 file photo, Everblades forward Tom Buckley (14) tries to get the puck back against South Carolina Stingray defenseman Paul Traynor during the first period Saturday at TECO Arena in Estero. Gary Coronado/File
  • Retired EverbladeTom Buckley, left, signs the shirt of Colton Montejunas, 12, of Cape Coral, before player introductions at the Germain Arena before the season opener. The Everblades began their 10th season on Friday Oct. 19, 2007 with a ceremony retiring the jerseys of former players Reggie Berg and Tom Buckley. Berg retired last season as the all-time points leader (319, 145 goals and 174 assists) in 280 career regular-season games. Buckley, second all-time in points scored, played with the Everblades from 1999-2004 and finished with the most assists (207) in franchise history. Greg Kahn/Staff


Full gallery »Tony nominations

  • This theater image released by The O+M Company shows the cast during a performance of the musical 'Kinky Boots.' (AP Photo/The O+M Company, Matthew Murphy)
  • FILE - This Feb. 28, 2013 photo released by Starpix shows, from left, choreographer Jerry Mitchell, Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein at the open house for the Upcoming Musical 'Kinky Boots,' at the Al Hirshfeld Theatre in New York. The Cyndi Lauper-scored 'Kinky Boots' has earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations, Tuesday, April 30, 2013. 'Kinky Boots' is based on the 2005 British movie about a real-life shoe factory that struggles until it finds new life in fetish footwear. Lauper's songs and a story by Harvey Fierstein have made it a crowd-pleaser. (AP Photo/Starpix, Kristina Bumphrey)
  • This April 1, 2013 file photo shows, from left, George C. Wolfe, Maura Tierney, Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari at the Lucky Guy Opening Night, in New York. Hanks received a Tony nomination for best leading actor in a play, Tuesday, April 30, for his role in 'Lucky Guy.' The awards will be broadcast on CBS from Radio City Music Hall on June 9. (Photo by Dario Cantatore/Invision/AP, file)
  • This theater image released by The O+M Company shows Billy Porter during a performance of 'Kinky Boots.' The Cyndi Lauper-scored 'Kinky Boots' has earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations, Tuesday, April 30, 2013. 'Kinky Boots' is based on the 2005 British movie about a real-life shoe factory that struggles until it finds new life in fetish footwear. The awards will be broadcast on CBS from Radio City Music Hall on June 9. (AP Photo/The O+M Company, Matthew Murphy)
  • This theater publicity image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown shows the cast of 'Matilda The Musical,' during a performance in New York. (AP Photo/Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Joan Marcus)
  • Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, left, and actress Sutton Foster, right, appear on stage at the 67th Annual Tony Award Nominations announcement on Tuesday April, 30, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)


Full gallery »Shift change: Ex-Everblade now coaching hockey

  • David Albers/Staff - Former Florida Everblades defenseman Ryan Brindley, center, heads home with his children after attending his son's youth hockey game on Thursday, April, 25, 2013, at Germain Arena in Estero. After retiring from professional hockey, Brindley kept his family in Southwest Florida where he runs a landscaping business and is active in the local youth hockey leagues.
  • David Albers/Staff - Former Florida Everblades defenseman Ryan Brindley holds his 6-month-old daughter, Brooke, as he watches his son's youth hockey game on Thursday, April, 25, 2013, at Germain Arena in Estero. After retiring from professional hockey, Brindley is raising his family in Southwest Florida where he runs a landscaping business and is active in the local youth hockey leagues.
  • David Albers/Staff - Former Florida Everblades defenseman Ryan Brindley helps his son, 8-year-old Gavin Brindley, suit up for a youth hockey game on Thursday, April, 25, 2013, at Germain Arena in Estero. After retiring from professional hockey, Brindley kept his family in Southwest Florida where he runs a landscaping business and is active in the local youth hockey leagues.
  • David Albers/Staff - Former Florida Everblades defenseman Ryan Brindley helps his son, 8-year-old Gavin Brindley, suit up for a youth hockey game on Thursday, April, 25, 2013, at Germain Arena in Estero. After retiring from professional hockey, Brindley kept his family in Southwest Florida where he runs a landscaping business and is active in the local youth hockey leagues.
  • David Albers/Staff - Former Florida Everblades defenseman Ryan Brindley helps his son, 8-year-old Gavin Brindley, suit up for a youth hockey game on Thursday, April, 25, 2013, at Germain Arena in Estero. After retiring from professional hockey, Brindley kept his family in Southwest Florida where he runs a landscaping business and is active in the local youth hockey leagues.
  • Ryan Brindley, who played for the Florida Everblades last year, tries out the RapidShot shooting machine Friday evening during an open house at Ice AdvantEdge, a new hockey and ice skating training facility in Germain Arena owned by Everblades player Brent McDonald.


Full gallery »Pedestrian struck at Goodlette-Frank Road and Fifth Avenue North

  • David Albers/Staff - Naples Police investigate the scene of an accident involving a Lexus and a pedestrian at the intersection of Goodlette-Frank Road and Fifth Avenue North on Monday, April 29, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Naples Police investigate the scene of an accident involving a Lexus and a pedestrian at the intersection of Goodlette-Frank Road and Fifth Avenue North on Monday, April 29, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Naples Police investigate the scene of an accident involving a Lexus and a pedestrian at the intersection of Goodlette-Frank Road and Fifth Avenue North on Monday, April 29, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Naples Police investigate the scene of an accident involving a Lexus and a pedestrian at the intersection of Goodlette-Frank Road and Fifth Avenue North on Monday, April 29, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Naples Police investigate the scene of an accident involving a Lexus and a pedestrian at the intersection of Goodlette-Frank Road and Fifth Avenue North on Monday, April 29, 2013, in Naples.
  • Naples Police investigate the scene of an accident involving a Lexus and a pedestrian at the intersection of Goodlette-Frank Road and Fifth Avenue North on Monday, April 29, 2013, in Naples.


Full gallery »'Miss Dottie' honored

  • Gordon Campbell/Eagle Correspondent April 27, 2013 Miss Dottie Pool Dedication Ceremony: Friends Carol & Dick Polinkski pose with Miss Dottie as she cradles the new sign dedicated to the Ms Dottie Weiner Aquatic Center. Dottie was New York City’s first female lifeguard and initiated the construction of Marco’s first public pool. A life long instructor & guard she’s taught over 10,000 people to swim and directly saved 10 lives.
  • Gordon Campbell/Eagle Correspondent April 27, 2013 Miss Dottie Pool dedication: Cindy Love, CEO Greater Marco Family YMCA kicks off the ceremony. Dottie was New York City’s first female lifeguard and initiated the construction of Marco’s first public pool. A life long instructor & guard she’s taught over 10,000 people to swim and directly saved 10 lives.
  • Gordon Campbell/Eagle Correspondent April 27, 2013 Miss Dottie Pool Dedication Ceremony: With a tiki hut and pavillion in her name at the Greater Marco Family YMCA, the pool dedication made for an emotional day full of great memories for Miss Dottie and the many present with whom she’s had contact with over the years. Dottie was New York City’s first female lifeguard and initiated the construction of Marco’s first public pool. A life long instructor & guard she’s taught over 10,000 people to swim and directly saved 10 lives.
  • Gordon Campbell/Eagle Correspondent April 27, 2013 Miss Dottie Pool Dedication Ceremony: Seated under the Dottie Weinere tiki hut and pavillion she was surrounded by an appreciative crowd of Marco friends. Dottie was New York City’s first female lifeguard and initiated the construction of Marco’s first public pool. A life long instructor & guard she’s taught over 10,000 people to swim and directly saved 10 lives.
  • Gordon Campbell/Eagle Correspondent April 27, 2013 Miss Dottie Pool Dedication Ceremony: It was an emotional day full of great memories for Miss Dottie and the many present with whom she’s had contact with over the years. Dottie was New York City’s first female lifeguard and initiated the construction of Marco’s first public pool. A life long instructor & guard she’s taught over 10,000 people to swim and directly saved 10 lives.
  • Gordon Campbell/Eagle Correspondent April 27, 2013 Miss Dottie Pool Dedication Ceremony: It was an emotional day full of great memories for Miss Dottie and the many present with whom she’s had contact with over the years. Dottie was New York City’s first female lifeguard and initiated the construction of Marco’s first public pool. A life long instructor & guard she’s taught over 10,000 people to swim and directly saved 10 lives.

It was tearful and joyful for “Miss Dottie” Weiner as the Greater Marco Family YMCA Aquatics Center was dedicated to her. Ceremonies were held Saturday next to the pool she helped design and raise the money to build. Age didn’t matter, young and older praised Dottie. “I have had many memorable experiences, but coming to Marco was the greatest of them all,” she said to an overflow crowd in and out of the spacious pavilion constructed in Weiner’s honor.



Full gallery »Southwest Florida Home Sales: April 29, 2013

  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Michelle Thomas Name of agency Realtor is with: Premier Sotheby's International Realty Square footage: 1,674 No. of bedrooms: 3 No. of bathrooms: 3 Address of home sold: 8335 WHISPER TRACE WAY, #101 Subdivision: FIDDLER'S CREEK City: NAPLES County: COLLIER Date of sale: 4/19/2013 Sale price: $150,000 Contact information: 239-860-7176
  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Jackie Gantzer Name of agency Realtor is with: Coldwell Banker Residential RE Square footage: 2,062 No. of bedrooms: 3+Den No. of bathrooms: 2 Address of home sold: 14881 TOSCANA WAY Subdivision: TUSCANY COVE City: NAPLES County: COLLIER Date of sale: 2/26/2013 Sale price: $220,000 Contact information: 239-825-3206
  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Mindy Young Name of agency Realtor is with: John R. Wood REALTORS Square footage: 1,451 No. of bedrooms: 3 No. of bathrooms: 2 Address of home sold: 15009 TOSCANA WAY Subdivision: TUSCANY COVE City: NAPLES County: COLLIER Date of sale: 2/26/2013 Sale price: $174,900 Contact information: 239-248-0258
  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Jennifer Lyn Monville Name of agency Realtor is with: Amerivest Realty Square footage: 845 No. of bedrooms: 1 No. of bathrooms: 1 Address of home sold: 7945 PRESERVE CIR, #535 Subdivision: OLD CYPRESS City: NAPLES County: COLLIER Date of sale: 2/25/2013 Sale price: $69,000 Contact information: 239-435-9000
  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Jean M Deno Name of agency Realtor is with: Naples Realty Services, Inc. Square footage: 1,884 No. of bedrooms: 2+Den No. of bathrooms: 2 Address of home sold: 5770 GRANDE RESERVE WAY, #1502 Subdivision: THE STRAND City: NAPLES County: COLLIER Date of sale: 2/27/2013 Sale price: $216,000 Contact information: 239-290-1511
  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Lisa A Denove Name of agency Realtor is with: Premiere Plus Realty Co. Square footage: 1,637 No. of bedrooms: 3 No. of bathrooms: 2 Address of home sold: 529 RAVEN WAY Subdivision: PALM RIVER ESTATES City: NAPLES County: COLLIER Date of sale: 2/25/2013 Sale price: $260,000 Contact information: 239-253-9394



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