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Full gallery »Safety Checkpoints in Immokalee

  • Greg Kahn/Staff More than a dozen Collier County Sheriff deputies perform safety checks on vehicles heading north on New Market Road in Immokalee on Jan. 18, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff A Collier County Sheriff's Deputy pats-down the driver of an SUV at a safety checkpoint at Immokalee Farmer's Market, which is currently closed, on New Market Road in Immokalee on Jan. 18, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff A Collier County Sheriff's Deputy questions the driver of an SUV at a safety checkpoint at Immokalee Farmer's Market, which is currently closed, on New Market Road in Immokalee on Jan. 18, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff A Collier County Sheriff's Deputy waits for the next vehicle at a safety checkpoint at Immokalee Farmer's Market, which is currently closed, on New Market Road in Immokalee on Jan. 18, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Community officers help direct traffic into a safety checkpoint at the currently closed Immokalee Farmers Market on New Market Road in Immokalee on Jan. 18, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff A Collier County Sheriff's Deputy pats-down the passenger of an SUV at a safety checkpoint at Immokalee Farmer's Market, which is currently closed, on New Market Road in Immokalee on Jan. 18, 2012.


Full gallery »Community School Naples Theater Class

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Community School Naples freshman Madeleine Duffy, 15, and classmates practice the final musical number during rehearsal for Community School theater class' annual production titled 'Showtime - The Best of 10 Years.'
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Mark Danni, director of Community School Naples theater class' production titled 'Showtime - The Best of 10 Years,' gives direction to his high school students in The G&L Theatre at Community School in Naples on Feb. 2, 2012. The show will be performed Feb. 11 and 12 at The G&L Theatre.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Mark Danni, director of Community School Naples theater class' production titled 'Showtime - The Best of 10 Years,' gives direction to his high school students in The G&L Theatre at Community School in Naples on Feb. 2, 2012. The show will be performed Feb. 11 and 12 at The G&L Theatre.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Musical notes during rehearsal for Community School theater class' annual production titled 'Showtime - The Best of 10 Years.'
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Musical notes during rehearsal for Community School theater class' annual production titled 'Showtime - The Best of 10 Years.'
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Mark Danni director of Community School Naples theater class' production titled 'Showtime - The Best of 10 Years,' and wife Karen, the choreographer, center, gives direction to their high school students in The G&L Theatre at Community School in Naples on Feb. 2, 2012. The show will be performed Feb. 11 and 12 at The G&L Theatre.


Full gallery »Gulfshore Business Face Awards 2012

  • Gulfshore Business Magazine and D'Latinos al Dia Magazine celebrated business and local individuals who have embraced and promoted diversity at the annual Face Awards with a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Feb. 2, 2012. Award recipients included: Lucy Correa Ryback, Gail Williams, Dr. Stephen J. Laquis, Robert Selle, Andrew Delgado/Andrew Hunter Homes and Goodwill Industries. Photos courtesy DREAMFly Marketing
  • Gulfshore Business Magazine and D'Latinos al Dia Magazine celebrated business and local individuals who have embraced and promoted diversity at the annual Face Awards with a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Feb. 2, 2012. Award recipients included: Lucy Correa Ryback, Gail Williams, Dr. Stephen J. Laquis, Robert Selle, Andrew Delgado/Andrew Hunter Homes and Goodwill Industries. Photos courtesy DREAMFly Marketing
  • Gulfshore Business Magazine and D'Latinos al Dia Magazine celebrated business and local individuals who have embraced and promoted diversity at the annual Face Awards with a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Feb. 2, 2012. Award recipients included: Lucy Correa Ryback, Gail Williams, Dr. Stephen J. Laquis, Robert Selle, Andrew Delgado/Andrew Hunter Homes and Goodwill Industries. Photos courtesy DREAMFly Marketing
  • Gulfshore Business Magazine and D'Latinos al Dia Magazine celebrated business and local individuals who have embraced and promoted diversity at the annual Face Awards with a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Feb. 2, 2012. Award recipients included: Lucy Correa Ryback, Gail Williams, Dr. Stephen J. Laquis, Robert Selle, Andrew Delgado/Andrew Hunter Homes and Goodwill Industries. Photos courtesy DREAMFly Marketing
  • Gulfshore Business Magazine and D'Latinos al Dia Magazine celebrated business and local individuals who have embraced and promoted diversity at the annual Face Awards with a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Feb. 2, 2012. Award recipients included: Lucy Correa Ryback, Gail Williams, Dr. Stephen J. Laquis, Robert Selle, Andrew Delgado/Andrew Hunter Homes and Goodwill Industries. Photos courtesy DREAMFly Marketing
  • Gulfshore Business Magazine and D'Latinos al Dia Magazine celebrated business and local individuals who have embraced and promoted diversity at the annual Face Awards with a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Feb. 2, 2012. Award recipients included: Lucy Correa Ryback, Gail Williams, Dr. Stephen J. Laquis, Robert Selle, Andrew Delgado/Andrew Hunter Homes and Goodwill Industries. Photos courtesy DREAMFly Marketing

Gulfshore Business Magazine and D'Latinos al Dia Magazine celebrated business and local individuals who have embraced and promoted diversity at the annual Face Awards with a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Feb. 2, 2012. Award recipients included: Lucy Correa Ryback, Gail Williams, Dr. Stephen J. Laquis, Robert Selle, Andrew Delgado/Andrew Hunter Homes and Goodwill Industries. The presenting sponsor was BB&T Bank. The silver sponsors NCH Healthcare System, DeAngelis Diamond, Southwest Florida College, Physicians Regional Healthcare System, Arthrex and Dr. Stephen Laquis. Table sponsors are Portofino Dental, Lee Memorial Health System, Hodges University, 21st Century Oncology, Goodwill Industries and Keiser University.



Full gallery »Gulfshore Playhouse "Bubbles, Baubles & Broadway" 2012

  • Linda Malone and Ellen O' Neill.
  • Tom and Mary Ellen Graney at the second annual 'Bubbles, Baubles and Broadway' Sweet Charity Gala Concert Event.
  • Jack and Lee Mehaffey are from the Naples area and are frequent attenders to Gulfshore Playhouse.
  • Nancy and Tom Hanson, Bob and Ann Lindquist and Janet Ellis were ambassadors and supporters of the second annual 'Bubbles, Baubles and Broadway' Sweet Charity Gala Concert Event.
  • Bruce Johnstone, Kristin Scoon, Dottie and John Remondi, Holly Johnstone and Davey Scoon.

Gulfshore Playhouse's second Annual "Bubbles, Baubles & Broadway" fundraiser, featuring a performance of "Sweet Charity" as a gala Concert event was hosted on February 4 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Estero.



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 »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 »Pickup Fire Naples Park

  • A Ford pickup burst into flames on Saturday, Feb. 5, in Naples Park, filling a street with thick, black smoke.
  • A Ford pickup burst into flames on Saturday, Feb. 5, in Naples Park, filling a street with thick, black smoke.
  • A Ford pickup burst into flames on Saturday, Feb. 5, in Naples Park, filling a street with thick, black smoke.
  • A Ford pickup burst into flames on Saturday, Feb. 5 in Naples Park, filling a street with thick, black smoke.


Full gallery »Jillian Prescott Music Awards 2012

  • performs at the Jillian Prescott Music awards Competition at Florida gulf Coast University
  • performs at the Jillian Prescott Music awards Competition at Florida gulf Coast University
  • performs at the Jillian Prescott Music awards Competition at Florida gulf Coast University
  • performs at the Jillian Prescott Music awards Competition at Florida gulf Coast University
  • performs at the Jillian Prescott Music awards Competition at Florida gulf Coast University
  • performs at the Jillian Prescott Music awards Competition at Florida gulf Coast University

From horn to piano; from flute to flute like voice, artists from barely 2 digits old to adult competed for the Jillian Prescott Music Awards and the Joseph and Marilyn Van Sickle Vocal Competition Reach For The Stars Awards, with prizes of up to $1000. at stake. Playing for the judges and a small but rapt audience of mostly parents, some 25 musicians tootled, trilled, and sawed through a repertoire of classical music.



Full gallery »Everglades City Seafood Festival 2012

  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Nathalee Summerall, center, serves up fresh corn on the cob from the Everglades City Masonic Lodge #262 concession booth to a hungry crowd during the annual Everglades City Seafood Festival on Saturday afternoon. Thousands flocked to Everglades City for the three-day festival that included food, live music, arts and crafts and rides.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from the annual Everglades City Seafood Festival on Saturday afternoon. Thousands flocked to Everglades City for the three-day festival that included food, live music, arts and crafts and rides.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from the annual Everglades City Seafood Festival on Saturday afternoon. Thousands flocked to Everglades City for the three-day festival that included food, live music, arts and crafts and rides.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from the annual Everglades City Seafood Festival on Saturday afternoon. Thousands flocked to Everglades City for the three-day festival that included food, live music, arts and crafts and rides.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from the annual Everglades City Seafood Festival on Saturday afternoon. Thousands flocked to Everglades City for the three-day festival that included food, live music, arts and crafts and rides.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff J.W. O'McMullen, left, 1, peers into the camera as his father, James O'McMullen, right, of Everglades City, tends to cooking pork from the Sons of Confederate Veterans Chapter First Lt. F.C.M. Boggess #2150 concession booth for a hungry crowd during the annual Everglades City Seafood Festival on Saturday afternoon. Thousands flocked to Everglades City for the three-day festival that included food, live music, arts and crafts and rides.

Thousands flocked to Everglades City on Saturday for the three-day festival that included food, live music, arts and crafts and rides.



Full gallery »West Coast Muscle Car Club Show 2012

  • More than 500 muscle, classic and exotic vehicles were on display for the 8th Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the West Coast Muscle Club & Cool Cruisers, on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Photo by Stephen Wright
  • Over 500 muscle, classic and exotic vehicles were on display for the 8th Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the West Coast Muscle Club & Cool Cruisers, Saturday February 3, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent.
  • Over 500 muscle, classic and exotic vehicles were on display for the 8th Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the West Coast Muscle Club & Cool Cruisers, Saturday February 3, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent.
  • Over 500 muscle, classic and exotic vehicles were on display for the 8th Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the West Coast Muscle Club & Cool Cruisers, Saturday February 3, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent.
  • Over 500 muscle, classic and exotic vehicles were on display for the 8th Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the West Coast Muscle Club & Cool Cruisers, Saturday February 3, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent.
  • The Titans, GGHS's Varsity Lacrosse team served refreshments during the 8th Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the West Coast Muscle Club & Cool Cruisers, Saturday February 3, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent.

More than 500 muscle, classic and exotic vehicles were on display for the 8th Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the West Coast Muscle Club & Cool Cruisers, Saturday February 4, 2012.



Full gallery »Asia Fest 2012

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Members of the John Wai Kung Fu Academy kick off Asia Fest with a dragon performance during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon with food, demonstrations, and performances with members of the community on Saturday.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Members of the John Wai Kung Fu Academy kick off Asia Fest with a dragon performance during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon with food, demonstrations, and performances with members of the community on Saturday.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff John Wai Kung Fu Academy's dragon performance during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Martin Dvorok, center, an instructor with John Wai Kung Fu Academy, leads the dragon performance during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Melody Cooke, left, and Chloe Zhu, right, place a dragon for people to get their picture with during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.


Full gallery »German Fest 2012

  • Harry Meisenbach, Phil Blanchette and Cas Obie of the Hafen Kapelle band. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Musician and event entertainer Deb Misener Jones demonstrates the playing of traditional Alpine Cow Bells. Reach her 705-346-0879 for more info. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Waterford flutes, brut and chocolates as part of the silent auction to benefit Avow Hospice. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Pat France enjoys the music in old fashioned German attire. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Barbara Saitz seves bratwurst, sauerkraut and German potato salad. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Traditional German hat sporting the gamsbart and pins representing the wearer's travels. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

Bratwurst, sauerkraut, polkas, waltzes and more were on hand at the German festival.  A silent auction with an array of items from kids' school supplies to fine glassware and champagne rounded out the offerings.  The highlight was German music and dancing with many of the participants dressed in traditional German garb right down to the knickers and laderhosen. 



Full gallery »Tommy Davidson at Marco's Off the Hook Comedy Club

  • Headliner Tommy Davidson entertains crowd at Capt. Brien's Off the Hook Comedy Club. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Headliner Tommy Davidson entertains crowd at Capt. Brien's Off the Hook Comedy Club. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Headliner Tommy Davidson entertains crowd at Capt. Brien's Off the Hook Comedy Club. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Headliner Tommy Davidson entertains crowd at Capt. Brien's Off the Hook Comedy Club. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Headliner Tommy Davidson entertains crowd at Capt. Brien's Off the Hook Comedy Club. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Headliner Tommy Davidson entertains crowd at Capt. Brien's Off the Hook Comedy Club. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.

Nery Saenz a Miami area comic kicked off at 9 and warmed up the crowd before headliner Tommy Davidson took the stage.  Famous for both his comedy appearances and TV roles in shows like "Living Color" Davidson used both jokes and physical humor to keep the crowd happy. 



Full gallery »New Red Sox stadium nears completion

  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Carpenter Evandro Freitas of Harriet Contracting installs seats Monday, December 19, 2011, in Jetblue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers to prepare for the scheduled 2012 spring training season for the Boston Red Sox.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Construction continues inside Jetblue Park and the adjoining Player Development Complex at Fenway South in Fort Myers on Monday, December 19, 2011. The Boston Red Sox are scheduled to have their 2012 spring training season at the park.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Construction continues inside Jetblue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers on Monday, December 19, 2011, in preparation for the scheduled 2012 spring training season of the Boston Red Sox.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News William Barrs, center, and Jerry King of Vetter Company in Naples talk about measurements for drink rails Monday, December 19, 2011 during construction of Jetblue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers. The Boston Red Sox are scheduled to have their 2012 spring training season at the park.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Construction continues inside Jetblue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers on Monday, December 19, 2011, in preparation for the scheduled 2012 spring training season of the Boston Red Sox.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Elestaquio B. Gonzalez of Titan Company works on the grounds of Jetblue Park at Fenway South Monday, December 19, 2011in Fort Myers. The park is scheduled to host the Boston Red Sox for their 2010 spring training season.


Full gallery »Mercato First Thursday: February 2012

  • Tom & Edythe Ciccone left along with Kathy English and Ben LoCicero enjoy a night out together. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Pete Winterberger of Bonita Springs joins Joan & Charles Campbell visiting Naples. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Capri, Diamond, Rene'& Cynthia enjoy first Thursday at Mercato and the live music. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Ellen Hemrick and son Miguel Padro Hemrick at Mercato's first Thursday. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Quick strumming and acoustic instruements mark the band's sound. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Mayo Coates handles the often rapid beat for the Whole Tones. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

Mercato First Thursday supported by the sounds of the blue grass infused Whole Tones looked like a success.  Coupled with the popular music were busy restaurants with outdoor dining, boutique stores open late and a display of the latest new cars.  Things kicked off at 7 and wrapped up just after nine.  Keep an eye out for the event each first Thursday of the month.



Full gallery »Ave Maria Thomas S. Monaghan Scholarship Dinner 2012

  • More than 400 attendees gathered for the inaugural Thomas S. Monaghan Scholarship Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Naples on February 1, raising more than $1.4 million for student scholarships to Ave Maria University. Photo submitted by Cindy Dobyns
  • More than 400 attendees gathered for the inaugural Thomas S. Monaghan Scholarship Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Naples on February 1, raising more than $1.4 million for student scholarships to Ave Maria University. Photo submitted by Cindy Dobyns
  • More than 400 attendees gathered for the inaugural Thomas S. Monaghan Scholarship Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Naples on February 1, raising more than $1.4 million for student scholarships to Ave Maria University. Photo submitted by Cindy Dobyns
  • More than 400 attendees gathered for the inaugural Thomas S. Monaghan Scholarship Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Naples on February 1, raising more than $1.4 million for student scholarships to Ave Maria University. Photo submitted by Cindy Dobyns
  • More than 400 attendees gathered for the inaugural Thomas S. Monaghan Scholarship Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Naples on February 1, raising more than $1.4 million for student scholarships to Ave Maria University. Photo submitted by Cindy Dobyns

More than 400 attendees gathered for the inaugural Thomas S. Monaghan Scholarship Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Naples on February 1, raising more than $1.4 million for student scholarships to Ave Maria University.



Full gallery »Mayor's office gets a facelift for incoming Naples Mayor John Sorey

  • David Albers/Staff -A hand-painted emblem adorns the wall of the mayor's office at Naples City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2012. In preparation for incoming mayor John Sorey, the office is being renovated.
  • David Albers/Staff -George Thiesen, a trades worker with the City of Naples, paints the mayor's office at Naples City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2012. In preparation for incoming mayor John Sorey, the office is being renovated.
  • David Albers/Staff -A tourist pamphlet greets visitors to the mayor's office at Naples City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2012. In preparation for incoming mayor John Sorey, the office is being renovated.
  • David Albers/Staff -A gift from local artist Jerry Vallez adorns the wall in the mayor's office at Naples City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2012. In preparation for incoming mayor John Sorey, the office is being renovated.
  • David Albers/Staff -George Thiesen, a trades worker with the City of Naples, paints the mayor's office at Naples City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2012. In preparation for incoming mayor John Sorey, the office is being renovated.
  • David Albers/Staff -Memorabilia from Bill Barnett's time as mayor sits stacked up in the mayor's office at Naples City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2012. In preparation for incoming mayor John Sorey, the office is being renovated.


Full gallery »Mouton and Sylverain sign letters of intent at Golden Gate High School

  • David Albers/Staff - Golden Gate High School seniors Ken Mouton, left, and Stanley Sylverain participate in a college signing day ceremony in the school's library on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Golden Gate High School senior Ken Mouton, center, is congratulated by classmate Tiarra Belle, alongside his father, Ken Mouton, Sr., left, during a signing day ceremony in the school's library on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Golden Gate High School senior Stanley Sylverain poses for pictures with classmates after signing to play for the University of Central Florida during a college signing day ceremony in the school's library on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Golden Gate High School senior Ken Mouton, center, poses for pictures after signing to attend the U.S. Naval Academy during a signing day ceremony in the school's library on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Classmates attend a signing day ceremony for Golden Gate High School seniors Ken Mouton and Stanley Sylverain in the school's library on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Golden Gate High School seniors Ken Mouton, left, and Stanley Sylverain participate in a college signing day ceremony in the school's library on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Naples.


Full gallery »Election 2012: Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson will keep title

  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. reacts with his wife, Lori, after early voting results indicated the mayoral incumbent was leading the polls during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. shares a moment with his mother Doris Nelson after early voting results indicated the mayoral incumbent was leading the polls during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. is greeted by supporters while awaiting the election results during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr., left, watches on as supporters react to the announcement by campaign manager Richard Garner, center, indicating the mayoral incumbent was leading the polls during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. is congratulated by campaign manager Richard Garner after Garner makes the announcement Nelson had won the mayoral election during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Richard Garner, campaign manager for Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. keeps an eye on closing polls during Nelson's election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.

Incumbent Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson will keep his title, at least for another four years.




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