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Full gallery »Missing hunter Jamey Mosch found alive in Everglades

  • Med-Flight helicopter crewmen transfer missing hunter Jamey Mosch, 30, from the Collier County Sheriff's Office helicopter to Med-Flight.
  • Med-Flight helicopter crewmen transfer missing hunter Jamey Mosch, 30, from the Collier County Sheriff's Office helicopter to Med-Flight.
  • Sgt. David Pitt, a Desoto County corrections officer, was guiding a 2-year-old bloodhound, Max, near a pond when the dog caught the scent of Jamey Mosch on Friday morning and found him alive in the Big Cypress National Preserve after being lost for nearly five days.
  • Jamey Mosch's father, Kevin Whitney, left, 50, of North Fort Myers, is congratulated by Eric Padilla of North Fort Myers, center, and Billy Tipton of Alva, two of the hunters who accompanied Mosch into Big Cypress National Preserve on Monday. Tipton is holding his daughter, Gracie Jean Tipton, 2.
  • Jamey Mosch's father, Kevin Whitney, left, 50, of North Fort Myers, is congratulated by Eric Padilla of North Fort Myers, center, and Billy Tipton of Alva, two of the hunters who accompanied Mosch into Big Cypress National Preserve on Monday. Tipton is holding his daughter, Gracie Jean Tipton, 2.
  • Jamey Mosch's twin sister, Julie Crawford, 30, hugs her husband, Steve, left, while Jamey's older sister, Tonia Driscoll, 33, hugs their mother, Maureen Mosch-Whitney, at the scene after learning that Mosch was found alive after being lost for nearly five days in Big Cypress National Preserve.

Jamey Mosch, 30, of North Fort Myers, was found alive Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, after being lost since Monday afternoon in Big Cypress National Preserve in eastern Collier County.



Full gallery »Councilman Chuck Kiester's forum

  • Councilman Chuck Kiester answers a citizen's question during a forum Thursday at the city council chambers. Kiester is running for re-election in January.
  • Islander Richard McInnis asks Chuck Kiester a question during Councilman Kiester's forum Thursday evening. McInnis rose again at the end of the meeting to thank Kiester for his service.
  • Councilman Chuck Kiester discusses proposed charter amendments during a forum in council chambers Thursday evening. 'We need meetings such as this so you have a better understanding of what is put before you,' he told the crowd.
  • Councilman Chuck Kiester looks over the list of proposed amendments at a forum he held Thursday evening in council chambers. His re-election, and several proposed charter amendments, will be on the ballot in January.

Councilman Chuck Kiester, running for City Council re-election, holds one of several of his forums with constituents on top city issues Thursday.



Full gallery »Bone from Mary Magdalene

  • The Sonara family, from left: Orlando Jr., Nicholas, Alexander, 2, Jacqueline, Luisa, and Orlando Sr., all of Boca Raton, Fla., join kneel before a relic piece of St. Mary Magdalene's tibia bone in the Oratory in Ave Maria on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The relic, considered sacred by many Catholics, is on tour throughout the United States until the end of November. This will be it's only stop in Florida. It's permanent home is in the diocese of Frejus-Toulon at La Sainte Baume in southern France. Photo by Tristan Spinski
  • Worshippers gather at the Oratory in Ave Maria on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 to view a relic piece of St. Mary Magdalene's tibia bone. The relic, considered sacred by many Catholics, is on tour throughout the United States until the end of November. This will be it's only stop in Florida. It's permanent home is in the diocese of Frejus-Toulon at La Sainte Baume in southern France. Photo by Tristan Spinski
  • Worshippers gather at the Oratory in Ave Maria on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 to view a relic piece of St. Mary Magdalene's tibia bone. The relic, considered sacred by many Catholics, is on tour throughout the United States until the end of November. This will be it's only stop in Florida. It's permanent home is in the diocese of Frejus-Toulon at La Sainte Baume in southern France. Photo by Tristan Spinski
  • Worshippers gather at the Oratory in Ave Maria on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 to view a relic piece of St. Mary Magdalene's tibia bone. The relic, considered sacred by many Catholics, is on tour throughout the United States until the end of November. This will be it's only stop in Florida. It's permanent home is in the diocese of Frejus-Toulon at La Sainte Baume in southern France. Photo by Tristan Spinski
  • Worshippers gather at the Oratory in Ave Maria on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 to view a relic piece of St. Mary Magdalene's tibia bone. The relic, considered sacred by many Catholics, is on tour throughout the United States until the end of November. This will be it's only stop in Florida. It's permanent home is in the diocese of Frejus-Toulon at La Sainte Baume in southern France. Photo by Tristan Spinski
  • Worshippers gather at the Oratory in Ave Maria on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 to view a relic piece of St. Mary Magdalene's tibia bone. The relic, considered sacred by many Catholics, is on tour throughout the United States until the end of November. This will be it's only stop in Florida. It's permanent home is in the diocese of Frejus-Toulon at La Sainte Baume in southern France. Photo by Tristan Spinski

A bone from Mary Magdalene was on display at Ave Maria



Full gallery »Day 2: The search for Jamey Mosch continues

  • Southwest Florida and state agencies continued the search for Jamey Mosch who went missing almost two days ago in the Big Cypress Preserve while on a hunting trip. Crews continue to search on foot and by air. Michel Fortier/Staff
  • Southwest Florida and state agencies continued the search for Jamey Mosch who went missing almost two days ago in the Big Cypress Preserve while on a hunting trip. Crews continue to search on foot and by air. Michel Fortier/Staff
  • Southwest Florida and state agencies continued the search for Jamey Mosch who went missing almost two days ago in the Big Cypress Preserve while on a hunting trip. Crews continue to search on foot and by air. Michel Fortier/Staff
  • Southwest Florida and state agencies continued the search for Jamey Mosch who went missing almost two days ago in the Big Cypress Preserve while on a hunting trip. Crews continue to search on foot and by air. Michel Fortier/Staff
  • Southwest Florida and state agencies continued the search for Jamey Mosch who went missing almost two days ago in the Big Cypress Preserve while on a hunting trip. Crews continue to search on foot and by air. Michel Fortier/Staff
  • Southwest Florida and state agencies continued the search for Jamey Mosch who went missing almost two days ago in the Big Cypress Preserve while on a hunting trip. Crews continue to search on foot and by air. Michel Fortier/Staff

Search crews are still looking for Jamey Mosch on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Mosch disappeared about 2 days ago while hunting in the Everglades.



Full gallery »Naples woman overcomes loss of her dog by writing book about other dogs

  • Jessie Crook, who recently wrote and published a book about the dogs she has met after losing her own pet, ran into this 'independent' dog who lives off scraps he begs from tourists while the author was walking along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru in May 2008. Photo submitted by Jessie Crook
  • A cover of 'Dogs I've Met: A Journal of Dogs and What Their Owners Said About Them," by Jessie Bailey Crook.
  • Jessie Bailey Crook speaks to second graders in a Columbus, Ohio, classroom, about her recently published book, "Dogs I've Met: A Journal of Dogs and What Their Owners Said About Them." Photo submitted by Jessie Bailey Crook


Full gallery »Firefighters respond to house fire on Marco

  • Emergency responders from the Marco Island Fire Rescue Department, Isles of Capri Fire Department, Collier County Emergency Medical Services and Marco Island Police Department respond to a structure fire Tuesday afternoon on Lime Terrace in the Tigertail Court area of the Island.
  • Suffering smoke inhalation, emergency responders treat the sole occupant in the house fire on Lime Terrace Tuesday.
  • After the fire on Lime Terrace was extinguished Tuesday afternoon, Marco Island Fire Rescue officials check the roof for the source of additional smoke wafting out of the vents.
  • Marco Fire Rescue officials used about 1,000 feet of hose to connect to the nearest fire hydrant as they responded to a kitchen fire at 731 Lime Terrace Tuesday afternoon.

Firefighters responded to a house fire on Marco Island that sparked in the kitchen at about 3 p.m Tuesday.



Full gallery »Volunteers post "No Dumping" signs

  • More than 40 volunteers glued 'No Dumping' signs on hundreds of storm drains that empty into Moorings Bay on Saturday. Courtesy of City of Naples Natural Resources Division
  • 'No Dumping' stickers were glued to signs on hundreds of storm drains that empty into Moorings Bay on Saturday. Courtesy of City of Naples Natural Resources Division
  • More than 40 volunteers glued 'No Dumping' signs on hundreds of storm drains that empty into Moorings Bay on Saturday. Courtesy of City of Naples Natural Resources Division
  • More than 40 volunteers glued 'No Dumping' signs on hundreds of storm drains that empty into Moorings Bay on Saturday. Courtesy of City of Naples Natural Resources Division
  • More than 40 volunteers glued 'No Dumping' signs on hundreds of storm drains that empty into Moorings Bay on Saturday. Courtesy of City of Naples Natural Resources Division
  • More than 40 volunteers glued 'No Dumping' signs on hundreds of storm drains that empty into Moorings Bay on Saturday. Courtesy of City of Naples Natural Resources Division

More than 40 volunteers recently glued "No Dumping" signs on hundreds of storm drains that empty into Moorings Bay.



Full gallery »Master Chef competition at Golden Gate High School

  • Golden Gate High School teacher and master chef James Hanyzeski performs a cooking demonstration for students during a master chef competition at Golden Gate High School on Nov. 17, 2009. The event, which brought in master chefs from New York, was hosted by Hanyzeski. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • From left, Golden Gate High School culinary arts students Josue Valverde, 16, junior, Bryan Nagaj, 16, junior, Tyrone Sherfield, 17, junior, and Cody Curtsinger, 16, sophomore, discuss the finished dishes after a master chef competition at Golden Gate High School on Nov. 17, 2009. The event, which brought in master chefs from New York, was hosted by Golden Gate teacher and master chef James Hanyzeski. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Electrolux Professional Certified Chef Claudio Ferrer, center, takes a taste of master chef Arnym Solomon's stew in between cooking demonstrations at Golden Gate High School on Nov. 17, 2009. Solomon, a Trustee Emeritus of The Culinary Institute of America, was one of several Master Chefs that took part in the cooking competition hosted by Master Chef James Hanyzeski, the culinary instructor at Golden Gate High School. Master Chefs from New York participated in the event, each cooking a separate dish in front of students. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Golden Gate High School teacher and master chef James Hanyzeski, right, performs a cooking demonstration for students, including his assistants, senior Francisco Torres, 18, left, and junior Nathan Evora, 16, center, during a master chef competition at Golden Gate High School on Nov. 17, 2009. The event, which brought in master chefs from New York, was hosted by Hanyzeski. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Golden Gate High School teacher and master chef James Hanyzeski shows his finished dish, Atlantic salmon filet baked in brioche, after performing a cooking demonstration for students during a master chef competition at Golden Gate High School on Nov. 17, 2009. The event, which brought in master chefs from New York, was hosted by Hanyzeski. Greg Kahn/Staff

Master Chefs from as far as New York came to Golden Gate High School to demonstrate cooking techniques for students.



Full gallery »"New Moon" premiere

  • Robert Pattinson arrives at The Twilight Saga: New Moon premiere on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Westwood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
  • Kristen Stewart, center, arrives at The Twilight Saga: New Moon premiere on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Westwood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
  • Author Stephanie Meyer arrives at The Twilight Saga: New Moon premiere in Westwood, Calif., on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
  • Dakota Fanning arrives at The Twilight Saga: New Moon premiere on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Westwood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
  • Dakota Fanning arrives at The Twilight Saga: New Moon premiere on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Westwood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
  • Twilight fan Gianna DiGulio, 6, of San Francisco, California holds a poster prior to The Twilight Saga: New Moon premiere in Westwood, Calif., on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

"Twilight" fans and stars were out Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, for the Los Angeles premiere of "New Moon," the latest film in the vampire saga.



Full gallery »Rubio visits Naples

  • Marco Rubio, one of the current Republican candidates for the United States Senate, answers a question from Community School of Naples senior Demi Grekos, 17, center, as the event's organizer senior Sacha Samotin, 18, right, listens during Rubio's speech to hundreds of students at Community School of Naples on Nov. 16, 2009 in the first 'Tomorrow's Leaders, Today's Decision Makers' forum. Rubio, who is running against current Florida governor Charlie Crist, spent the day campaigning in Naples. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Marco Rubio, one of the current Republican candidates for the United States Senate, answers a question from Community School of Naples sophomore Conor Gleeson, 15, right, as Rubio spoke to hundreds of students at Community School of Naples on Nov. 16, 2009 during the first 'Tomorrow's Leaders, Today's Decision Makers' forum. Rubio, who is running against current Florida governor Charlie Crist, spent the day campaigning in Naples. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Marco Rubio, one of the current Republican candidates for the United States Senate, speaks to hundreds of students at Community School of Naples on Nov. 16, 2009 during the first 'Tomorrow's Leaders, Today's Decision Makers' forum. Rubio, who is running against current Florida governor Charlie Crist, spent the day campaigning in Naples. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Marco Rubio, one of the current Republican candidates for the United States Senate, speaks to hundreds of students at Community School of Naples on Nov. 16, 2009 during the first 'Tomorrow's Leaders, Today's Decision Makers' forum. Rubio, who is running against current Florida governor Charlie Crist, spent the day campaigning in Naples. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Marco Rubio, one of the current Republican candidates for the United States Senate, speaks at Community School of Naples on Nov. 16, 2009 during the first 'Tomorrow's Leaders, Today's Decision Makers' forum. Rubio, who is running against current Florida governor Charlie Crist, spoke to a couple hundred students from Community School as well as other public high schools. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Marco Rubio, one of the current Republican candidates for the United States Senate, speaks to hundreds of students at Community School of Naples on Nov. 16, 2009 during the first 'Tomorrow's Leaders, Today's Decision Makers' forum. Rubio, who is running against current Florida governor Charlie Crist, spent the day campaigning in Naples. Greg Kahn/Staff

Marco Rubio, one of the current Republican candidates for the United States Senate, spoke to hundreds of students at Community School of Naples on Nov. 16, 2009 during the first "Tomorrow's Leaders, Today's Decision Makers" forum. Rubio, who is running against current Florida governor Charlie Crist, spent the day campaigning in Naples.



Full gallery »Three-car accident in North Naples

  • A three-vehicle accident on US 41 South and Audubon Boulevard sent three people to the hospital. One of the female passengers was extricated by North Naples Fire Fighters with the Jaws of Life. The accident also closed two southbound lanes of US 41 for about 30 minutes. Courtesy of the North Naples Fire Department
  • A three-vehicle accident on US 41 South and Audubon Boulevard sent three people to the hospital. One of the female passengers was extricated by North Naples Fire Fighters with the Jaws of Life. The accident also closed two southbound lanes of US 41 for about 30 minutes. Courtesy of the North Naples Fire Department
  • A three-vehicle accident on US 41 South and Audubon Boulevard sent three people to the hospital. One of the female passengers was extricated by North Naples Fire Fighters with the Jaws of Life. The accident also closed two southbound lanes of US 41 for about 30 minutes. Courtesy of the North Naples Fire Department
  • A three-vehicle accident on US 41 South and Audubon Boulevard sent three people to the hospital. One of the female passengers was extricated by North Naples Fire Fighters with the Jaws of Life. The accident also closed two southbound lanes of US 41 for about 30 minutes. Courtesy of the North Naples Fire Department
  • A three-vehicle accident on US 41 South and Audubon Boulevard sent three people to the hospital. One of the female passengers was extricated by North Naples Fire Fighters with the Jaws of Life. The accident also closed two southbound lanes of US 41 for about 30 minutes. Courtesy of the North Naples Fire Department
  • A three-vehicle accident on US 41 South and Audubon Boulevard sent three people to the hospital. One of the female passengers was extricated by North Naples Fire Fighters with the Jaws of Life. The accident also closed two southbound lanes of US 41 for about 30 minutes. Courtesy of the North Naples Fire Department

A three-vehicle accident on US 41 South and Audubon Boulevard sent three people to the hospital.



Full gallery »Taste of Bonita 2009

  • Two-year-old Helena Willhite, of Bonita Springs, has an encounter with Pinchie, the Pinchers Crab Shack mascot, during the Taste of Bonita at Riverside Park on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Bonita Springs. David Albers/Staff
  • Bonita Springs resident Marky Wineland dances with her 3-year-old cousin, Mikayla Porter, to 'Oh, Pretty Woman' during the Taste of Bonita at Riverside Park on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Bonita Springs. David Albers/Staff
  • Bonita Springs resident Tim Bejin entertains 4-year-old Decklan Green, of Naples, as the two square of with a pair of inflatable maces during the Taste of Bonita at Riverside Park on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Bonita Springs. David Albers/Staff
  • Bonita Springs resident Jess Lawson relaxes with her two-year-old son, Joey Lawson, during the Taste of Bonita at Riverside Park on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Bonita Springs. Thousands of people filled the downtown park on Old US 41 at the 16th annual showcase of local eateries with live music and a carnival for children. David Albers/Staff
  • Three-year-old Mac O'Malley helps fill orders of barbecue ribs for his family's Johnny O'Malley's and Geppetto's Pizza booth during the Taste of Bonita at Riverside Park on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Bonita Springs. David Albers/Staff
  • Estero residents Lenny and Alice Siurek dance to the music during the Taste of Bonita at Riverside Park on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Bonita Springs. David Albers/Staff


Full gallery »Golden Gate High student accepted to U.S. Naval Academy

  • Rebecca Dolce, 17, second from right, salutes during the playing of the National Anthem during a Veterans Day event at Cambier Park last week in Naples. Dolce, a senior at Golden Gate High School, is senior class president, Battalion Commander of Golden Gate High School's JROTC, co-captain of the volleyball team and a varsity athlete in three sports. She recently learned that she is receiving a $350,000 scholarship to attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Rebecca Dolce, 17, second from right, marches with others in the Golden Gate High School's JROTC at Cambier Park in Naples. Dolce, a senior at Golden Gate High School, is senior class president, Battalion Commander of Golden Gate High School's JROTC, co-captain of the volleyball team and a varsity athlete in three sports. She recently learned that she is receiving a $350,000 scholarship to attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Rebecca Dolce, second from right, and her friend Amber Perkins, second from left, gather with others in the court yard of Golden Gate High School before school on November 4, 2009 to talk about life. Rebecca and her friend meet here every morning to catchup and talk about weekend plans. Manuel Martinez/staff
  • Rebecca Dolce, 17, center, talks with friends after a Veterans Day event last week in Naples. Dolce, a senior at Golden Gate High School, is senior class president, Battalion Commander of Golden Gate High School's JROTC, co-captain of the volleyball team and a varsity athlete in three sports. She recently learned that she is receiving a $350,000 scholarship to attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Rebecca Dolce, 17, center, takes part in a Veterans Day event at Cambier Park in Naples. Docle, a senior at Golden Gate High School, is senior class president, Battalion Commander of Golden Gate High School's JROTC, co-captain of the volleyball team and a varsity athlete in three sports. She recently learned that she is receiving a $350,000 scholarship to attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Lexey Swall/Staff


Full gallery »Naples Botanical Garden opens to public

  • Naples resident Barbara Ring explores the Brazilian Garden as the Naples Botanical Gardens opens to the public on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. The new Children's Garden, Brazilian Garden, Caribbean Garden and Butterfly House welcomed members of the public after 17 months of renovation with more gardens still under construction. David Albers/Staff
  • Members of the public explore the Brazilian Garden at the Naples Botanical Gardens on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. The new Children's Garden, Brazilian Garden, Caribbean Garden and Butterfly House welcomed members of the public after 17 months of renovation. David Albers/Staff
  • Naples resident Tyler Wood and his four-month-old, Mati Wood, visit with performing artist DiVine of The Living Garden at the Naples Botanical Gardens on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. The new Children's Garden, Brazilian Garden, Caribbean Garden and Butterfly House welcomed members of the public after 17 months of renovation. David Albers/Staff
  • Performing artist DiVine of The Living Garden performs at the Naples Botanical Gardens on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. The new Children's Garden, Brazilian Garden, Caribbean Garden and Butterfly House welcomed members of the public after 17 months of renovation. David Albers/Staff
  • Naples resident Tyler Wood and his four-month-old, Mati Wood, visit with performing artist DiVine of The Living Garden at the Naples Botanical Gardens on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. The new Children's Garden, Brazilian Garden, Caribbean Garden and Butterfly House welcomed members of the public after 17 months of renovation. David Albers/Staff
  • Naples resident Claudia Volk stikes a pose with performance artist Rockman on opening day at the Naples Botanical Gardens on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. The new Children's Garden, Brazilian Garden, Caribbean Garden and Butterfly House welcomed members of the public after 17 months of renovation. David Albers/Staff


Full gallery »Muffins and Math Program

  • Leanna Charlis, foreground, a mother of a second grade student (not shown), participates in math activities during Golden Gate Elementary School's 'muffins and math' program. Second grade students Willy Rodriguez, 7, and his classmate Jazlyn Curry, 7, also play mathematic shape games.
  • Bingo along with various other games focusing on math skills were played at Golden Gate Elementary Schools 'Math and Muffins' hour.
  • Students at Golden Gate Elementary School take advantage of free breakfast during the schools 'muffins and math' program. Students and their parents get to eat breakfast while brushing up on their math skills.
  • Orlando Rowell watches as his son Kevin, 11, play a computer game at Golden Gate Elementary School's 'Muffin and Math' hour. The program is designed to get parents involved in their children learning. Rowell says he likes this program so he can be with his kids, watch and help them learn.
  • Leanna Charelis is accompanying her son Billensky Riphin, 7, a second grader at Golden Gate Elementary School during the 'Muffins and Math' Program. Charelis said her son was excited this morning to have his mother there at school with him.
  • Students and teachers play triangle math during 'Muffins and Math' hour at Golden Gate Elementary School.

The "Muffins and Math" program at Golden Gate Elementary School is designed to get parents involved in child's learning and to eat a healthy breakfast.



Full gallery »Entertainment in downtown Naples

  • Scenes from 5th Avenue South in Naples on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. The night's festivities in downtown Naples were part of the 'Evening on Fifth - Autumn Nights', where musicians perform on the sidewalks on Fifth Avenue South for the enjoyment of pedestrians strolling about. On Monday, Naples City Council is set to discuss whether there should be more live music events downtown. Supporters say these festivities attract visitors and stimulate business in downtown Naples, while others argue that it disrupts the 'small town feel' of the community. Photo by Tristan Spinski
  • Michael Angelo and his brother, Travis Gerbec (not pictured) perform in front of Paddy Murphy's Irish Pub on 5th Avenue South in Naples on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. The night's festivities in downtown Naples were part of the 'Evening on Fifth - Autumn Nights', where musicians perform on the sidewalks on Fifth Avenue South for the enjoyment of pedestrians strolling about. On Monday, Naples City Council is set to discuss whether there should be more live music events downtown. Supporters say these festivities attract visitors and stimulate business in downtown Naples, while others argue that it disrupts the 'small town feel' of the community. Photo by Tristan Spinski
  • Kate Houseman, left, and her husand, Craig Wassenaar, both vacationing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, dance to the music of the Gruv Monstrz on the sidewalk on 5th Avenue South in Naples on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. The night's festivities in downtown Naples were part of the 'Evening on Fifth - Autumn Nights', where musicians perform on the sidewalks on Fifth Avenue South for the enjoyment of pedestrians strolling about. On Monday, Naples City Council is set to discuss whether there should be more live music events downtown. Supporters say these festivities attract visitors and stimulate business in downtown Naples, while others argue that it disrupts the 'small town feel' of the community. Photo by Tristan Spinski
  • Scenes from 5th Avenue South in Naples on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. The night's festivities in downtown Naples were part of the 'Evening on Fifth - Autumn Nights', where musicians perform on the sidewalks on Fifth Avenue South for the enjoyment of pedestrians strolling about. On Monday, Naples City Council is set to discuss whether there should be more live music events downtown. Supporters say these festivities attract visitors and stimulate business in downtown Naples, while others argue that it disrupts the 'small town feel' of the community. Photo by Tristan Spinski
  • Tommy 'T-Bone' Jones, bass player with the Naples-based band The Gruv Monstrz, performs on the sidewalk on 5th Avenue South in Naples on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. The night's festivities in downtown Naples were part of the 'Evening on Fifth - Autumn Nights', where musicians perform on the sidewalks on Fifth Avenue South for the enjoyment of pedestrians strolling about. On Monday, Naples City Council is set to discuss whether there should be more live music events downtown. Supporters say these festivities attract visitors and stimulate business in downtown Naples, while others argue that it disrupts the 'small town feel' of the community. Photo by Tristan Spinski
  • Scenes from 5th Avenue South in Naples on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. The night's festivities in downtown Naples were part of the 'Evening on Fifth - Autumn Nights', where musicians perform on the sidewalks on Fifth Avenue South for the enjoyment of pedestrians strolling about. On Monday, Naples City Council is set to discuss whether there should be more live music events downtown. Supporters say these festivities attract visitors and stimulate business in downtown Naples, while others argue that it disrupts the 'small town feel' of the community. Photo by Tristan Spinski

Naples City Council is set to discuss whether there should be more live entertainment and special events downtown, particularly on Fifth Avenue South.



Full gallery »Teens accused of robbery

  • Guillermo Soler
  • Marlon Gallo
  • Yordan Cueto Viera


Full gallery »Bonita prostitution sting arrests

  • Francis Kellen Gray, 46, Bonita Springs
  • Andres Perez, 40, Naples
  • Bryan Reid, 50, Fort Myers
  • Carlos Castaneda, 23, Bonita Springs
  • Alejandro Cardona, 28, Bonita Springs
  • Boris D Camargo, 20, Bonita Springs

Eleven men were arrested Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 in Bonita Springs as part of a prostitution sting by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.



Full gallery »Veterans day service at Cambier Park

  • United States Marine Corps. Sgt. Chad Coleman, 26, salutes during the playing of Taps during the annual Armistice Day and Veterans Day event at Cambier Park in Naples. Coleman is on inactive ready reserve and did two tours during his time in the military - one to Afghanistan and one to Iraq. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Members of the Detachment Marine Corps. League fold the American Flag in honor of Lance Cpl. Dennis J. Burrow from Company G, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment - who was killed in action in Afghanistan on August 7, 2009 - during the Armistice Day and Veterans Day event at Cambier Park in Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Bugle player Sgt. Robert McDonald, left, from the U.S. Army Air Corps., and retired U.S. Navy Chaplain Hamby Barton, listen to wait on stage to present during the 2009 Armistice Day and Veterans Day event at Cambier Park in Naples. Instead of a keynote speaker, the event highlighted J.R.O.T.C. students in Collier County high schools and a letter written from a husband to his wife from the front lines of World War I was read. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Girls from the Barron Collier High School J.R.O.T.C. Facsimile Drill Team practice throwing their rifles before performing at the 2009 Armistice Day and Veterans Day event Wednesday at Cambier Park in Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Cpl Howard Terry, 82, left, talks with other former Marines during the annual Armistice Day and Veterans Day event at Cambier Park in Naples. Terry lied about his age when he was young and entered the Marines in 1942 at the age of 15. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • A scene from the annual Armistice Day and Veterans Day event at Cambier Park in Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Hundreds gather for a Armistice Day and Veterans Day celebration at Cambier Park on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.



Full gallery »USO Show at Naples Depot

  • Bonnie Gray, from left, Janae Woody and Annie Jensen, from Bonnie Gray Productions, perform as the Andrew Sisters during the USO Show on Wednesday at the Naples Depot. More than 100 people attended the event that featured music from 'The Legends of WWII' in honor of Veterans Day. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Carmella Rath, 72, and her husband Fritz, 74, dance to hits fromt he 1940's sung by a Judy Garland impersonator during the USO Show on Wednesday at the Naples Depot. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the USO Show on Wednesday at the Naples Depot. More than 100 people attended the event that featured music from 'The Legends of WWII' in honor of Veterans Day. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the USO Show on Wednesday at the Naples Depot. More than 100 people attended the event that featured music from 'The Legends of WWII' in honor of Veterans Day. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the USO Show on Wednesday at the Naples Depot. More than 100 people attended the event that featured music from 'The Legends of WWII' in honor of Veterans Day. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the USO Show on Wednesday at the Naples Depot. More than 100 people attended the event that featured music from 'The Legends of WWII' in honor of Veterans Day. Lexey Swall/Staff

Scenes from the Veterans Day USO Show at the Naples Depot




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