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Full gallery »First swine flu vaccination clinic hosted by the health department in southern Collier County

  • Emergency Medical Technician Lt. Anthony Hiserodt administers a swine flu vaccination to Frank Stute of Marco Island at the Collier County Health Department's H1N1 clinic Friday at the former Kmart location at US 41 and Collier Blvd. Currently, only high-risk individuals are eligible for the shots.
  • Registered nurse Carli Clendenen administers swine flu vaccine to the nose of Christia Garcia, 2, while his dad Salvador holds him. Over 1,000 people in high-risk categories received the H1N1 vaccine at Collier's first H1N1 clinic Friday on the East Trail.
  • Deb Millsap of the Collier County Health Department coordinates the county's H1N1 vaccine clinics. The event was held Friday at the former Kmart at US 41 and Collier Blvd., and had vaccinated more than 1,000 people by 5 p.m.
  • Christia Garcia, 2, waits with his dad Salvador to be vaccinated at the first swine flu clinic in southern Collier County Friday in the former Kmart at US 41 and Collier Blvd. Until more vaccine doses are available, only high-risk individuals are eligible to receive the immunizations.
  • Emergency Medical Technician Lt. Anthony Hiserodt administers a swine flu vaccination to Frank Stute of Marco Island at the Collier County Health Deptartment's H1N1 clinic Friday at the former KMart location at US 41 and Collier Blvd. Currently, only high-risk individuals are eligible for the shots.
  • Registered nurse Carli Clendenen administers swine flu vaccine to the nose of Christia Garcia, 2, while his dad Salvador holds him. Over 1,000 people in high-risk categories received the H1N1 vaccine at Collier's swine flu clinic Friday on the East Trail.

More than 1,000 people went to the former Kmart on U.S. 41 East and Collier Boulevard to receive H1N1, or swine flu, vaccinations from the Collier County Health Department Friday. The clinic was the first held in southern Collier County, with additional clinics scheduled in November with additional clinic details yet to be announced for December.



Full gallery »Prep Football: Barron Collier vs. Lely

  • A Lely player runs with the ball as Barron Collier linebacker Jury Paulson (31) tries to catch him during the Barron Collier-Lely matchup Friday, Nov. 6 at Lely High School.
  • Barron Collier quarterback Julio Gomez (3) runs the ball against Lely's Michael Snyder (10) in the first quarter of the Barron Collier-Lely matchup Friday, Oct. 6 at Lely High School. The drive ends with a field goal.
  • Lely cornerback Jhony Faustin (22) runs for a first down in the first quarter of the Barron Collier-Lely matchup Friday, Nov. 6 at Lely High School. The drive went nowhere after the fake punt and personal foul.
  • Lely quarterback Sean O'Regan (12) laterals the ball to teammate Makinton Dorleant (7) in the first quarter of the Barron Collier-Lely matchup Friday, Nov. 6 at Lely High School.
  • Lely receiver Rodain Delus (3) fights his way past Barron Collier's Steven Dekevich (18) to score Lely's first touchdown of the night in the first quarter on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Lely High School. David Albers/ Staff
  • Barron Collier's quarterback Julio Gomez (3) runs for a first down in the second quarter of the Barron Collier-Lely matchup Friday, Nov. 6 at Lely High School.

Barron Collier is taking on Lely on Friday, Nov. 6 at Lely High School.



Full gallery »Who's Who at the RE/MAX Open House

  • RE/MAX broker/owner Michael Vale, center, is seen with agents Linda and Alan Sandlin.
  • Vince Colace, Mary and Larry Caruso, and Susan Shaw.
  • Bill Duffy, Nikki Prange-Carroll, Greg Glover and Julie Brock.
  • Katie Wilkins, Tammi Valance and Ellen Henderson.
  • Carolyn Huffor, Mari-Jo Koval and Jacki Richlen.
  • Pat Wilkins and Susan Ackerson.

RE/MAX Results Realty welcomes associates and fellow Realtors to come have a look see at their completed renovations. Pictured are some of the attendees



Full gallery »Swinging Back In Time

  • First Tee program participant Katie McLaughlin displays a stylish follow-through after hitting off the tee at the Island Country Club's second hole.
  • Adam Boole of The First Tee of Naples program putts while Katie McLaughlin and organizer Terrence McCreanor look on.
  • Examples of some of the clubs used during the tournament.
  • David Morgan, 9, chips onto the green from about 45 yards out. His shot was within 10 feet of the hole, and resulted in a birdie putt for his team.
  • Retrospective golfer for the day, Jere Fluno, swishes out of a sand trap.
  • Wes Blackwell and Terry McCreanor.

A look at some of the colorful participants in the Hickory Golf tournament organized by Terrence McCreanor of Morgan Stanley



Full gallery »Marco City Council candidate Larry Magel hosts first public forum

  • City Council candidate Larry Magel, right talks with John Oberg during Magel's candidate forum Friday night.
  • Al Diaz introduces Larry Magel during Magel’s candidate forum Friday night.
  • Larry Magel
  • Collier County Commission chairman Donna Fiala takes time out of her busy schedule to speak during Marco Island City Council candidate Larry Magel’s candidate forum Friday night.
  • City Council member Chuck Kiester, left talks with Bob Brown, Ad-hoc Utilities committee member during Larry Magel’s City Council candidate forum Friday night.
  • Nancy Brechnitz listens as Marco Island City council candidate Larry Magel answers her question during Magel’s candidate forum Friday night.

Marco City Council candidate Larry Magel hosts first public forum, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009.



Full gallery »White flies attack

  • The body of the adult whitefly is yellow in color and the wings are white with a faint grey band towards the middle of the wing; they're extremely small and hard to see. Doug Caldwell
  • This hedge shows the likely aftermath if nothing is done to avert whitefly attack. There are no leaves, and there's dieback resulting in loss of privacy and increased street noise. Doug Caldwell
  • Whiteflies have caused these ficus to drop leaves like a Midwest grove in autumn. Doug Caldwell
  • This ficus leaf shows the whitish, bumpy casing residue of whiteflies as they become adults.

The white fly becomes a pest invading ficus hedges.



Full gallery »Networking at Erin's Isle

  • Christy Sanford of AdZoo, a company that negotiates top exposure on Google, and Dawn Colston of Dryzone, a water, mold and fire remediation company serving Southwest Florida.
  • Erin's Isle owner Mike Ward, center, with Debra Sanders and Dick Shanahan.
  • Cory Martin of Polished Performances, a cleaning company, and Christina Foley and Rosaria D'Incecco of Sascha's Salon and Day Spa.
  • Anne and Don McDonald of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, and Victoria and Jim Fogarty of Fogarty Flying Service.
  • Chef Luis Rios of Erin's Isle Restaurant and General Manager Siobhan Cummins.

Business people gather monthly for informal networking at various locations in and around Marco Island. This time, it was the turn of Erin's Isle



Full gallery »Marco Scenery: October 2009

  • This 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe is owned by Butch and Joann Davis, of Naples. The car is custom red, and custom wheels have been added. The car has a 289 Ford engine and is all original, except for the chrome parts and the seat cushions. However, the seat backs are still original, with some very rare feather detail.
  • This 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe is owned by Butch and Joann Davis, of Naples. The car is custom red, and custom wheels have been added. The car has a 289 Ford engine and is all original, except for the chrome parts and the seat cushions. However, the seat backs are still original, with some very rare feather detail.
  • This 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe is owned by Butch and Joann Davis, of Naples. The car is custom red, and custom wheels have been added. The car has a 289 Ford engine and is all original, except for the chrome parts and the seat cushions. However, the seat backs are still original, with some very rare feather detail.
  • Bingo committee member Bernie Seidman, left, congratulates Andrea Bradley of Fiddler’s Creek for winning a big prize.
  • Bingo committee member Joan Thompson, right, congratulates Dorothy Kingsley of Naples for winning a big prize. Bingo is being played every Monday night at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island. Doors open to the public at 6 p.m.
  • Marco Island Charter Middle School is richer by $3,300, thanks to a donation by the Marco Island Noontime Rotary Club. The money was part of the profit generated by the latest annual Eagle Open Golf Tournament, which is coordinated by the two Rotary clubs on Marco Island. Pictured are Karen Carroll, coordinator of the Naples Daily News Newspaper in Education program, school Principal George Abounader, Noontime Rotarian George Schroll and Mary Quinton, Naples Daily News community events coordinator.


Full gallery »Behind Bars: Sand Bar

  • Colorado Kool-Aid is one of Capri Sickler’s favorite shots to make for patrons of the Sandbar on Marco Island.
  • Sandbar Manager Capri Sickler pours Bloody Mary mix into a tall glass.
  • Patrons can help themselves to a pickle, dining at the bar or at a table at the Sandbar, on Marco Island.
  • Sandbar Manager Capri Sickler shakes up a cocktail.
  • A popular drink served up by Capri Sickler at the Sandbar on Marco Island is the traditional Bloody Mary.


Full gallery »Island elves are already very busy

  • The annual tree lighting will be held Dec. 5. Ornaments will be on sale there, at Marco Shell and Gift at the Town Center Mall and the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce.
  • Santa’s Calling, sponsored by the Greater Marco YMCA, will be held Dec. 19.
  • The annual Christmas Street Parade will be held Dec. 12, followed by the Christmas Boat Parade Dec. 19.
  • Santa's Calling, sponsored by the Greater Marco YMCA, will be held Dec. 19.


Full gallery »Cheap Eats: Vic's Island Pizza

  • Patrons can order two slices of pizza and a soda for $5 during lunch at Vic’s Island Pizza, or they can get one slice and a soda for $3.
  • Vic Stretton, owner of Vic’s Island Pizza on Marco Island, prepares a meatball parm sub for a customer.
  • Vic Stretton pulls a meatball Parmesan sub out of the oven at his shop, Vic’s Island Pizza on Marco Island.
  • A daily lunch special at Vic’s Island Pizza on Marco Island includes the sub, a bag of chips and a soda for $5.50.a for $5.50.
  • Dave Bedford tries the six-inch meatball Parmesan sub at Vic's Island Pizza for the first time.


Full gallery »Church Lady: Knights of Columbus

  • Grand Knight Joe Granda stirs the pot of tomato sauce in the kitchen of the San Marco Catholic Church for the recent Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner. Granda is the keeper of the secret tomato sauce recipe.
  • Knights of Columbus Faithful Advocate Ted Konuszy, left, Columbiette President Trish Wilcox and Deputy Grand Knight Bob Wilcox with the picture of Christopher Columbus at the recent Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner.
  • Catholic Youth members Devon Imm, left, Patrick Shiller and Robert Sanford take a break to enjoy the Columbus Day Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner. The youth were on hand to pass out ice cream and help with the clean up.
  • Knight Sal Sciarrino dishes up spaghetti at the recent Knights of Columbus dinner.
  • Knights of Columbus Grand Knight, Joe Granda, left, shares a moment with Walter and Irene Bass at the recent Knights of Columbus spaghetti dinner. Bass is a former Grand Knight and has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for over fifty years.
  • Fr. Tim Navins, pastor of San Marco Catholic Church, left, Dom La Pato and Ruth Sciarrino at the recent Knights of Columbus dinner.


Full gallery »Eagles win 3 or 4 games

  • Jared Jackson avoids two tacklers in making a first down in the Sr. Green Eagles win over the Baptist Beacons.
  • Peewee Gold Eagles Tanner Prange wraps up a Beacons ball carrier as Kyle Bartos moves in to assist. The Eagles lost to the Beacons, 12-0.
  • Sr. Green Eagles Quarterback Greg Trzyna goes back to make a handoff in the team's 12-0 win over the Baptist Beacons.
  • Jayden Noel breaks a tackle on his way to a gain for the Peewee Green Eagles in their win over the Baptist Beacons.
  • Peewee Green Eagles Nico Santimauro takes off on one of four touchdowns in his team's 25-0 romp over the Baptist Beacons.
  • Peewee Gold Eagles Kyle Bartos nearly scores a touchdown on this run. The Eagles lost to the Baptist Beacons, 12-0.


Full gallery »Marco Art League's Project Rescue

  • Art League Executive Director Christine Neal addresses a standing-room only audience at a press conference and annual meeting held Tuesday night to unveil plans the 40-year-old art organization has developed to encourage more community participation, pay off debt and avoid mounting more debt.
  • The Art League's rescuers and board members gather outside after unveiling Project Rescue Tuesday.
  • Prolific community contributor and retired college football coach Dave Rice unveils Project Rescue, the Art League's private bail-out plan, at a press conference Tuesday night.
  • Art League President Keith Klipstein and Executive Director Christine Neal pause from their exhaustive fundraising efforts just long enough for this photo in front of the Art League.
  • Dave Rice, a former college athletic director, businessman, long-time Marco resident and fundraising extraordinaire, leads the Art League's Project Rescue with an unveiling of a new financial strategy for the ailing 40-year-old organization Tuesday.

Marco Island Art League launches Project Rescue, a private bail-out plan, during a press conference and annual meeting Tuesday.



Full gallery »Eat & Drink: Guy Harvey's Island Grill

  • Tantalizing line-up of the evening's fare.
  • Island style mahi-mahi with attractive accoutrements.
  • Steamed shrimp, a favorite with locals and visitors alike.
  • Fish dip ... tangy and delicious.
  • Crab salad ... served cold, it goes down with a cold one too.
  • Key lime pie with an artistic (and sweet) touch.


Full gallery »Prep Football: Naples vs. Lely

  • Lely players celebrate their win against Naples in the Coconut Bowl game Friday, Oct. 16 at Naples High School.
  • Naples High football players enter the field. Naples is taking on Lely Friday, Oct. 16 at Naples High School.
  • Fans deck out their cars for the Naples-Lely matchup. Naples is taking on Lely on Friday, Oct. 16 at Naples High School.
  • Naples High student Carly Bishop, 15, sprays Naples High senior Samantha High, 17, with glitter before the start of the Coconut Bowl game. Naples is taking on Lely on Friday, Oct. 16 at Naples High School.
  • Naples defensive back Emmanuel Orange (25) talks to a coach during the Naples-Lely Coconut Bowl game Friday, Oct. 16 at Naples High School.
  • Naples wide receiver Cameron Schlagel (3) tries to dodge Lely defensive back Donard Noel (5) in the Coconut Bowl game Friday, Oct. 16 at Naples High School.

Lely defeats Naples 12-6 in overtime at the Coconut Bowl on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at Naples High School.



Full gallery »Prep football: Lely High band photos

  • Scenes from the Coconut Bowl on Oct. 16, 2009, as Lely High School beat Naples High School in the annual clash. Photo courtesy Toni Palumbo
  • Scenes from the Coconut Bowl on Oct. 16, 2009, as Lely High School beat Naples High School in the annual clash. Photo courtesy Toni Palumbo
  • Scenes from the Coconut Bowl on Oct. 16, 2009, as Lely High School beat Naples High School in the annual clash. Photo courtesy Toni Palumbo
  • Scenes from the Coconut Bowl on Oct. 16, 2009, as Lely High School beat Naples High School in the annual clash. Photo courtesy Toni Palumbo
  • Scenes from the Coconut Bowl on Oct. 16, 2009, as Lely High School beat Naples High School in the annual clash. Photo courtesy Toni Palumbo

Reader-submitted photos of the Lely band during the Naples-Lely matchup Friday, Oct. 16 at Naples High School.



Full gallery »Prep football: Lely High fan photos

  • Fan photos from the Naples vs. Lely Coconut Bowl game Friday, Oct. 16 at Naples High School. Caity Kauffman/Staff
  • Fan photos from the Naples vs. Lely Coconut Bowl game Friday, Oct. 16 at Naples High School. Caity Kauffman/Staff
  • Fan photos from the Naples vs. Lely Coconut Bowl game Friday, Oct. 16 at Naples High School. Caity Kauffman/Staff
  • Fan photos from the Naples vs. Lely Coconut Bowl game Friday, Oct. 16 at Naples High School. Caity Kauffman/Staff
  • Fan photos from the Naples vs. Lely Coconut Bowl game Friday, Oct. 16 at Naples High School. Caity Kauffman/Staff
  • Fan photos from the Naples vs. Lely Coconut Bowl game Friday, Oct. 16 at Naples High School. Caity Kauffman/Staff

Reader-submitted photos of the Lely fans during the Naples-Lely matchup Friday, Oct. 16 at Naples High School.



Full gallery »Eagle i photos: October 2009

  • <b>Bingo Night:</b> Bert Thompson, the president of the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, congratulates the big winner, Linda Scocozza, of Marco Island, at Monday night’s Bingo game, Oct. 12. Bingo is played every Monday night. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the public is welcome.
  • Sue Baum, left, congratulates Pat Gottesman of Naples, the big winner, at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island Bingo game on Monday night. Bingo is played every Monday night, doors open at 6 p.m. Bonanza is posted at 6:15 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m. The game is open to the public. For more information call the synagogue at 642-0800.
  • The pastors are, from left: Bob Wallace, Everglades Community Church; John Gilmore, Copeland Baptist Church, and Morris Dantin, Chokoloskee Church of God.


Full gallery »Behind Bars: Casa Mia

  • Marotta has been serving up drinks for 10 years, most recently at her aunt and uncle's new restaurant, Casa Mia Italian Steakhouse.
  • The Neapolimint, a spin on the mojito, is a specialty drink bartender Cindy Marotta serves up behind the bar at Casa Mia Italian Steakhouse on Marco Island.
  • Behind the bar at Casa Mia Italian Steakhouse on Marco Island is Cindy Marotta, who has been serving up drinks there for 10 years.
  • Martinis at Casa Mia Italian Steakhouse on Marco Island all cost $6.99 and this one, Old Blue Eyes, pays tribute to Frank Sinatra. Bartender Cindy Marotta promotes the drink on nights when they have an entertainer that plays his music.



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