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Full gallery »"Ring of Fire" Eclipse 2012

  • A partial annular solar eclipse is seen over Beijing, China, Monday, May 21, 2012. Millions of Asians watched as a rare 'ring of fire' eclipse crossed their skies early Monday. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible to wide areas across the continent. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
  • The annular eclipse seen from Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sunday, May 20, 2012. The western United States watched as a rare 'ring of fire' eclipse crossed their skies. (AP Photo/The Albuquerque Journal, Greg Sorber)
  • The moon slides across the sun, showing a blazing halo of light, during an annular eclipse at a waterfront park in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Monday, May 21, 2012. Millions of Asians watched as a rare 'ring of fire' eclipse crossed their skies early Monday. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible to wide areas across the continent. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)
  • Hikers watch an annular eclipse from Papago Park in Phoenix on Sunday, May 20, 2012. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible to wide areas across China, Japan and elsewhere in the region before moving across the Pacific to be seen in parts of the western United States. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Michael Chow)
  • An annular solar eclipse appears Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Chandler, Ariz. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible to wide areas across China, Japan and elsewhere in the region before moving across the Pacific to be seen in parts of the western United States. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • An annular eclipse appears Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Lubbock, Texas. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible to wide areas across China, Japan and elsewhere in the region before moving across the Pacific to be seen in parts of the western United States. (AP Photo/The Avalanche-Journal, Zach Long) ALL LOCAL TV OUT

Skywatchers from Mount Fuji to the Grand Canyon enjoyed a treat: the moon nearly blotting out the sun to create a dramatic "ring of fire" over a narrow strip of eastern Asia and the western United States. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible in Asia early Monday. It then moved across the Pacific - and the international dateline - and was seen in parts of the western United States Sunday afternoon.



Full gallery »Harley-Davidson Naples Freedom Ride 2012

  • Jack Fulmer's 1990 Soft Tail sports an eagle and a Marine Corps emblem. Over 200 motorcyclists joined the Freedom Ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership to Stan's seafood restaurant in Goodland on Sunday morning, raising funds to support wounded veterans and their families. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The cyclists cross the bridge at Goodland. Over 200 motorcyclists joined the Freedom Ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership to Stan's seafood restaurant in Goodland on Sunday morning, raising funds to support wounded veterans and their families. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Shirley Oedekerk and Fran Brown dress for the occasion. Over 200 motorcyclists joined the Freedom Ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership to Stan's seafood restaurant in Goodland on Sunday morning, raising funds to support wounded veterans and their families. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The cyclists cross the bridge at Goodland, with Old Glory flying. Over 200 motorcyclists joined the Freedom Ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership to Stan's seafood restaurant in Goodland on Sunday morning, raising funds to support wounded veterans and their families. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The cyclists cross the bridge at Goodland. Over 200 motorcyclists joined the Freedom Ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership to Stan's seafood restaurant in Goodland on Sunday morning, raising funds to support wounded veterans and their families. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The cyclists cross the bridge at Goodland. Over 200 motorcyclists joined the Freedom Ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership to Stan's seafood restaurant in Goodland on Sunday morning, raising funds to support wounded veterans and their families. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

More than 200 motorcyclists joined the Freedom Ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership on Pine Ridge Road to Stan's seafood restaurant in Goodland on Sunday morning, raising funds to support wounded veterans and their families.



Full gallery »Laser cataract surgery at Suncoast Surgery Center

  • David Albers/Staff - Laser operator Kasey Phillips keeps Marco Island resident Catherine MacPherson company as they prepare for laser cataract surgery at the Suncoast Surgery Center on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Fort Myers.
  • David Albers/Staff - Marco Island resident Catherine MacPherson is prepared for bladeless laser cataract surgery at the Suncoast Surgery Center on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Fort Myers. The new procedure utilizes a computer-guided laser to prepare the eye for lens replacement.
  • David Albers/Staff - Eye surgeon Dr. Jonathan Frantz aligns a computer-controlled laser to the eye of patient Catherine MacPherson while performing a bladeless laser cataract surgery at the Suncoast Surgery Center on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Fort Myers.
  • David Albers/Staff - Eye surgeon Dr. Jonathan Frantz aligns a computer-controlled laser to the eye of patient Catherine MacPherson while performing a bladeless laser cataract surgery at the Suncoast Surgery Center on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Fort Myers.
  • David Albers/Staff - The cataract-inflicted lens of an eye is split into pieces for removal during a bladeless laser cataract surgery at the Suncoast Surgery Center on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Fort Myers.
  • David Albers/Staff - Eye surgeon Dr. Jonathan Frantz, left, prepares to perform bladeless laser cataract surgery at the Suncoast Surgery Center on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Fort Myers.


Full gallery »Paradise Food Truck Rally May 2012

  • Nana Ninas with its colorful paint scheme features Cuban cuisine. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Demitrio Urt of The Rio Latin Flavor food truck shows a premiere dish of Brazilian Steak Platter. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Stefano Accomando gets ready to send out a Mozzarella and Ricotta pie for those with an Italian taste of the day. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • The most popular specialty item of The Mobile Culinary Kitchen is the Columbian Hot Dog made by chefs Angela and Eloy, who are trained multi-cultural cuisine chefs, who gave up regular kitchen positions in fine restaurants to go on the road with their talents. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Many food truck members say that the Casino visit is a popular stop for them, while most of their regular business is on the east Coast the trip to Immokalee has become a regular favorite. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Carlos Sanchez of Nana Ninas prepares slow roasted pulled pork for a Cuban cuisine meal at the Casino. Photo / Darryl A. Wells

The Immokalee Seminole Indian Casino features many exciting shows, events, and entertainers for those who visit. Yet one of its most popular and enjoyed activities is The Paradise Food Truck Rally. The event is held on the third Sunday of each month in the parking area adjacent to the Casino. As visitors come in and go out, they get the opportunity to enjoy some of the most tasteful culinary and delightful deserts to be found in the area.



Full gallery »South Fort Myers High School graduation 2012

  • David Albers/Staff Health teacher Michele Arbour congratulates graduating seniors as they return to their seats at the South Fort Myers High School commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff South Fort Myers High School graduating senior Ashley Bitler snaps pictures of her classmates as they gather for their commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff South Fort Myers High School's graduating seniors celebrate the conclusion of their commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff South Fort Myers High School's graduating seniors celebrate the conclusion of their commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff Family and friends of graduating senior Daniel Perez celebrate his graduation at the South Fort Myers High School commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff Health teacher Michele Arbour congratulates graduating seniors as they return to their seats at the South Fort Myers High School commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.


Full gallery »2012 Estero High School graduation

  • David Albers/Staff Graduating seniors, including Cesar Ixcayau and Amanda Jacobsen, move their tassels to signify their graduation during the Estero High School commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff Graduating senior Nick Levesque waves to his family after receiving his diploma during the Estero High School commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff Graduating seniors from Estero High School prepare to receive their diplomas during their commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff Estero High School Principal George Clover is decorated with silver stickers by each graduating senior as they receive their diplomas during their commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff Eighteen-year-old graduate Maria Romero is congratulated by family at the conclusion of the Estero High School commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff Estero High School Principal George Clover is decorated with silver stickers by each graduating senior as they receive their diplomas during their commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.


Full gallery »Local business wins lawsuit against major corporation

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Ronald Hofer, the CEO of Grail Semiconductors, a three-person company that Hofer runs from his home in Naples, recently won a $124-million lawsuit, alleging patent infringement against multinational conglomerate Mitsubishi Electric.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Ronald Hofer, the CEO of Grail Semiconductors, a three-person company that Hofer runs from his home in Naples, sits in his office with his dog Mancha on May 17, 2012. Hofer's company recently won a $124-million lawsuit, alleging patent infringement against multinational conglomerate Mitsubishi Electric.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Ronald Hofer, the CEO of Grail Semiconductors, a three-person company that Hofer runs from his home in Naples, recently won a $124-million lawsuit, alleging patent infringement against multinational conglomerate Mitsubishi Electric.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Ronald Hofer, the CEO of Grail Semiconductors, a three-person company that Hofer runs from his home in Naples, sits in his office with his dog Mancha on May 17, 2012. Hofer's company recently won a $124-million lawsuit, alleging patent infringement against multinational conglomerate Mitsubishi Electric.


Full gallery »House calls a part of Lee Memorial Heath System

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Dr. Rabia Khan, takes the blood pressure of Betty Dehmlow while making a house call on Monday, May 14, 2012. Khan is the first doctor to be in Lee Memorial Heath System's House Calls program, which sends Khan to patient's homes instead of them coming in for repeat hospital visits. Khan visits homes three days a week and sees a variety of patients over the course of a day, while also visiting nursing homes.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Dr. Rabia Khan, searches for the correct apartment while making house calls on Monday, May 14, 2012. Khan is the first doctor to be in Lee Memorial Heath System's House Calls program, which sends Khan to patient's homes instead of them coming in for repeat hospital visits. Khan visits homes three days a week and sees a variety of patients over the course of a day, while also visiting nursing homes.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Dr. Rabia Khan, rolls her bag of medical equipment back to her car after a home visit on Monday, May 14, 2012. Khan is the first doctor to be in Lee Memorial Heath System's House Calls program, which sends Khan to patient's homes instead of them coming in for repeat hospital visits. Khan visits homes three days a week and sees a variety of patients over the course of a day, while also visiting nursing homes.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Dr. Rabia Khan, talks to a patient at their home on Monday, May 14, 2012. Khan is the first doctor to be in Lee Memorial Heath System's House Calls program, which sends Khan to patient's homes instead of them coming in for repeat hospital visits. Khan visits homes three days a week and sees a variety of patients over the course of a day, while also visiting nursing homes.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Dr. Rabia Khan is the first doctor to be in Lee Memorial Heath System's House Calls program, which sends Khan to patient's homes instead of them coming in for repeat hospital visits. Khan visits homes three days a week and sees a variety of patients over the course of a day, while also visiting nursing homes.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Dr. Rabia Khan, discusses medication with Betty Dehmlow while making a house call on Monday, May 14, 2012. Khan is the first doctor to be in Lee Memorial Heath System's House Calls program, which sends Khan to patient's homes instead of them coming in for repeat hospital visits. Khan visits homes three days a week and sees a variety of patients over the course of a day, while also visiting nursing homes.


Full gallery »Naples Daily News Citizen of the Year

  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Robert Iamurri was presented the 2012 Outstanding Citizen Award by Naples Daily News President and Publisher Dave Neill during the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort Friday, May 18, 2012.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Robert Iamurri learns he is the recipient of the 2012 Outstanding Citizen Award during the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort Friday, May 18, 2012
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Robert Iamurri received the 2012 Outstanding Citizen Award Friday, May 18, 2012, during the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort and said he will gladly stay in the area to coach.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Robert Iamurri received the 2012 Outstanding Citizen Award Friday, May 18, 2012, during the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort and said he will gladly stay in the area to coach.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Mary and Robert Iamurri listen to heartfelt comments from friends before Robert received the 2012 Outstanding Citizen Award Friday, May 18, 2012, during the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Robert Iamurri is congratulated by his wife, Mary, for receiving the 2012 Outstanding Citizen Award during the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort Friday, May 18, 2012.


Full gallery »First Baptist Academy Graduation

  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Keren Bocanegra congratulates classmates after the First Baptist Academy High School Commencement held at the school on Friday night.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Jonathan Bowlin receives his diploma from Dr. Hayes Wicker, senior pastor of FBA, during the First Baptist Academy High School Commencement held at the school on Friday night.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Vanessa Bedoya leads her class during the First Baptist Academy High School Commencement held at the school on Friday night.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News 26 students graduated during the First Baptist Academy High School Commencement held at the school on Friday night.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Marc Colin is congratulated by substitute teacher Barbara Hoff before the start of the First Baptist Academy High School Commencement held at the school on Friday night.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Crystal Stagg poses with her sister Heather Harp of Atlanta before the start of the First Baptist Academy High School Commencement held at the school on Friday night.


Full gallery »St. John Neumann graduation

  • Lexey Swall/Staff Graduates throw their caps in the air after the St. John Neumann commencement ceremony Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Golden Gate. Thirty-seven students received diplomas at the event.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Scenes from the St. John Neumann commencement ceremony where 37 seniors graduated Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Golden Gate.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Scenes from the St. John Neumann commencement ceremony where 37 seniors graduated Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Golden Gate.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Scenes from the St. John Neumann commencement ceremony where 37 seniors graduated Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Golden Gate.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Scenes from the St. John Neumann commencement ceremony where 37 seniors graduated Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Golden Gate.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Scenes from the St. John Neumann commencement ceremony where 37 seniors graduated Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Golden Gate.


Full gallery »Cats available for $10 at DAS

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Sammy, one of the cats up for adoption at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Kimbery Boger and Joshua Burton, shelter technicians, checks the ears, eyes and noses of cats for upper respiratory infections as part of the daily maintenance at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on May 15, 2012. Collier DAS is adopting adult cats for $10, the cost of the licensing fee, thanks to a $5,000 grant from a supporter. The program will continue until all of the $5,000 is used.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff One of the cats up for adoption at Domestic Animal Services.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Kimbery Boger, a shelter technician, checks the ears, eyes and noses of cats for upper respiratory infections as part of the daily maintenance at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on May 15, 2012. Collier DAS is adopting adult cats for $10, the cost of the licensing fee, thanks to a $5,000 grant from a supporter. The program will continue until all of the $5,000 is used.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff One of the cats up for adoption at Collier County Domestic Animal Services.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Kimbery Boger, a shelter technician, checks the ears, eyes and noses of cats for upper respiratory infections as part of the daily maintenance at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on May 15, 2012. Collier DAS is adopting adult cats for $10, the cost of the licensing fee, thanks to a $5,000 grant from a supporter. The program will continue until all of the $5,000 is used.


Full gallery »Bonita Springs YMCA prepares for reopening

  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Tom Ross, from left, Gary Smith, and Pat Ryan work to get the area surrounding the Bonita Springs YMCA looking nice and ready to be re-opened later this month on Friday May 11, 2012. The interior of the building is nearly ready and is going through some finishing touches to make sure everything is in order.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Aaron Thompson works in the Bonita Springs YMCA on Friday May 11, 2012. The interior of the building is nearly ready and is going through some finishing touches to make sure everything is in order.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff The interior of the newly renovated Bonita Springs YMCA on Friday May 11, 2012. The interior of the building is nearly ready and is going through some finishing touches to make sure everything is in order.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Jay Coleman, from left, Gary Smith, and Tom Ross work to get the area surrounding the Bonita Springs YMCA looking nice and ready to be re-opened later this month on Friday May 11, 2012. The interior of the building is nearly ready and is going through some finishing touches to make sure everything is in order.


Full gallery »Sarasota County Child Sex Sting: May 14, 2012

  • Steven B. A. Smith, DOB 9/5/76, 8005 Elkenberry Ave., North Port, is charged with Use of Computer to Seduce, Solicit or Entice a Child to Commit Sex Acts and Travel to Seduce, Solicit or Entice a Child to Commit Sex Acts.
  • James Masso, DOB 3/23/73, 727 Meyer Drive, Naples, is charged with Use of Computer to Seduce, Solicit or Entice a Child to Commit Sex Acts and Travel to Seduce, Solicit or Entice a Child to Commit Sex Acts.
  • Matthew Weaver, DOB 11/13/90, 9811 Country Oaks Drive., Ft. Myers, is charged with Use of Computer to Seduce, Solicit or Entice a Child to Commit Sex Acts; Travel to Seduce, Solicit or Entice a Child to Commit Sex Acts; and Contributing to the Dependency of a Minor for bringing a 4-year-old child with him to the home.
  • Jon-Erik Holschback, DOB 1/4/85, 6513 Alpine Lane, Bradenton, is charged with Use of Computer to Seduce, Solicit or Entice a Child to Commit Sex Acts; Travel to Seduce, Solicit or Entice a Child to Commit Sex Acts; and Transmission of Materials Harmful to a Minor by Electronic Device.
  • Carlos Martinez, DOB 3/4/71, 402 Wilmington Pkwy., Cape Coral, is charged with Use of Computer to Seduce, Solicit or Entice a Child to Commit Sex Acts and Travel to Seduce, Solicit or Entice a Child to Commit Sex Acts.
  • Ronald Daly, III, DOB 6/16/81, 11476 52nd Court East, Parrish, is charged with Use of Computer to Seduce, Solicit or Entice a Child to Commit Sex Acts; Travel to Seduce, Solicit or Entice a Child to Commit Sex Acts; and Possession of Cannabis.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 31 people in a sting called Operation Intercept that was designed to protect Sarasota County’s children from online predators. The suspects responded to Internet-based ads and engaged in sexually explicit written and verbal conversations, ultimately agreeing to come to a location in Sarasota County with the intent to have sex with a child or children. When the suspects arrived they were met by detectives and placed under arrest.



Full gallery »Water play exhibit opens at Golisano Children's Museum of Naples

  • David Albers/Staff - Five-year-old Averi Shuey, of Naples, explores a new water play exhibit at the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples on Sunday, May 13, 2012. The new exhibit gives children the opportunity to explore the physical properties of water with fun puzzles and games. Mothers and grandmothers were given free admission Sunday for Mother's Day.
  • David Albers/Staff - Naples resident Pattie Gideon explores a new water play exhibit with her 8-year-old twins, Noble and Sidney, at the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples on Sunday, May 13, 2012. The new exhibit gives children the opportunity to explore the physical properties of water with fun puzzles and games. Mothers and grandmothers were given free admission Sunday for Mother's Day.
  • David Albers/Staff - Naples resident Alison Brooks constructs water piping with 6-year-old Emme Eisenberg, of Oveido, Fla., as they explore a new water play exhibit at the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples on Sunday, May 13, 2012. The new exhibit gives children the opportunity to explore the physical properties of water with fun puzzles and games. Mothers and grandmothers were given free admission Sunday for Mother's Day.
  • David Albers/Staff - Eight-year-old Sidney Gideon, of Naples, explores a new water play exhibit at the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples on Sunday, May 13, 2012. The new exhibit gives children the opportunity to explore the physical properties of water with fun puzzles and games. Mothers and grandmothers were given free admission Sunday for Mother's Day.
  • David Albers/Staff - Naples residents Mike and Pattie Gideon explore a new water play exhibit with their 8-year-old twins, Noble and Sidney, at the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples on Sunday, May 13, 2012. The new exhibit gives children the opportunity to explore the physical properties of water with fun puzzles and games. Mothers and grandmothers were given free admission Sunday for Mother's Day.
  • David Albers/Staff - Eight-year-old twins Noble and Sidney Gideon explore a new water play exhibit at the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples on Sunday, May 13, 2012. The new exhibit gives children the opportunity to explore the physical properties of water with fun puzzles and games. Mothers and grandmothers were given free admission Sunday for Mother's Day.


Full gallery »Fire officials investigate condo fire at Naples Bath and Tennis Club

  • David Albers/Staff - A condo complex sits burned out the day after a roof fire heavily damaged the residential structure in the Naples Bath and Tennis Club on Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - North Naples firefighters clean up after monitoring an apartment fire overnight in a condo complex in the Naples Bath and Tennis Club on Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - North Naples firefighters clean up after monitoring an apartment fire overnight in a condo complex in the Naples Bath and Tennis Club on Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - A condo complex sits burned out the day after a roof fire heavily damaged the residential structure in the Naples Bath and Tennis Club on Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - A condo complex sits burned out the day after a roof fire heavily damaged the residential structure in the Naples Bath and Tennis Club on Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - A condo complex sits burned out the day after a roof fire heavily damaged the residential structure in the Naples Bath and Tennis Club on Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Naples.


Full gallery »Bands, Brews & BBQ 2012

  • May 12, 2012 Blues, Brew & BBQ: With Summer like temps Jane Polakoff kept busy with the cold ones. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • May 12, 2012 Blues, Brew & BBQ: El & Michael Diaz along with Chris & Lauren Baker pose with the Gladezmen ripping through a blues number behind. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • May 12, 2012 Blues, Brew & BBQ: Kelsey Rayburn and Larissa Mares show off the goods over at Texas Tony's. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • May 12, 2012 Blues, Brew & BBQ: Adam Phelan with a platter of tempting crabs. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • May 12, 2012 Blues, Brew & BBQ: Fresh crabs from Pincher's or hot BBQ from Texas Tony's was the big decision for some. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • May 12, 2012 Blues, Brew & BBQ: The Gladezmen performed a searing set of their swamp country blues to a receptive crowd. Follow their show dates at www.gladezmen.com. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

Summery weather, cold beer, great food and hot blues were the order of the day at Pincher's in Tin city.  As the crowd built local band The Gladezmen (www.gladezmen.com) lit up a set of both original tunes and their interpretation of a few classics.  Pincher's kept the crabs coming while Texas Tony's was there for the barbecue aficionado.  M80 was set to take the stage at 5pm for an event scheduled til 10.  Everything combined for a perfect Naples outdoor event. 



Full gallery »Your Photos: Great Dock Canoe Race 2012

  • Thousands of revelers gathered at Crayton Cove for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event marks the traditional 'end of season' in Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright
  • Thousands of revelers gathered at Crayton Cove for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event marks the traditional 'end of season' in Naples. Photo by Michael Camp
  • Thousands of revelers gathered at Crayton Cove for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event marks the traditional 'end of season' in Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright
  • Thousands of revelers gathered at Crayton Cove for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event marks the traditional 'end of season' in Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright
  • Thousands of revelers gathered at Crayton Cove for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event marks the traditional 'end of season' in Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright
  • Thousands of revelers gathered at Crayton Cove for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event marks the traditional 'end of season' in Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright

Thousands of revelers gathered at Crayton Cove for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event marks the traditional "end of season" in Naples.



Full gallery »Great Dock Canoe Race 2012

  • David Albers/Staff - Tippycanoe VIP Sprint race participants take off from the starting line at the 36th annual Great Dock Canoe Races on Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Tippycanoe VIP Sprint race participants Dr. Hudson Rogers, Mary Banks, Dr. Denise Gay and Brad Cox, left to right, sprint for the finish line at the 36th annual Great Dock Canoe Races on Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Naples resident Marty Durham celebrates winning the theme boat competition at the 36th annual Great Dock Canoe Races on Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Tippycanoe VIP Sprint race participant Kate Jones lines up at the starting line at the 36th annual Great Dock Canoe Races on Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Comedian actor Pauly Shore drops his pants as he addresses the crowd during the Ambitious Amateur race at the 36th annual Great Dock Canoe Races on Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Ambitious Amateur racers bottleneck in the first turn of their race at the 36th annual Great Dock Canoe Races on Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Naples.

Thousands of revelers gathered at Crayton Cove for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event marks the traditional "end of season" in Naples.



Full gallery »Nathan's Hot Dog-Eating Contest at Mercato 2012

  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Eleven competitors from around Florida participated in the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog qualifying circuit for their annual hot dog eating contest held at the Mercato on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Winners from each of the qualifiers held in twelve different cities around the country will go to Coney Island to compete in the 97th annual July Fourth International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News during the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog qualifying circuit for their annual hot dog eating contest held at the Mercato on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Winners from each of the qualifiers held in twelve different cities around the country will go to Coney Island to compete in the 97th annual July Fourth International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Eleven competitors from around Florida participated in the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog qualifying circuit for their annual hot dog eating contest held at the Mercato on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Winners from each of the qualifiers held in twelve different cities around the country will go to Coney Island to compete in the 97th annual July Fourth International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Jeremiah Hall of Fort Myers laughs with other competitors before the start of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog qualifying circuit for their annual hot dog eating contest held at the Mercato on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Winners from each of the qualifiers held in twelve different cities around the country will go to Coney Island to compete in the 97th annual July Fourth International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Eleven competitors from around Florida participated in the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog qualifying circuit for their annual hot dog eating contest held at the Mercato on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Winners from each of the qualifiers held in twelve different cities around the country will go to Coney Island to compete in the 97th annual July Fourth International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Kevin Strahle of Ridgewood, N.J. eats hot dogs during the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog qualifying circuit for their annual hot dog eating contest held at the Mercato on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Winners from each of the qualifiers held in twelve different cities around the country will go to Coney Island to compete in the 97th annual July Fourth International Hot Dog Eating Contest. The object of the contest is to eat the most hot dogs possible in ten minutes.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog qualifying circuit held their annual hot dog eating contest held at the Mercato on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Winners from each of the qualifiers held in twelve different cities around the country will go to Coney Island to compete in the 97th annual July Fourth International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Competitors had ten minutes to eat the most hot dogs they could.




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