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Full gallery »Your Photos: Classy Cooks Anniversary Celebration

  • Scenes from the Classy Cooks 1st Anniversary Celebration held on January 22, 2008 at the Summit House Social Room from 6-9 p.m. Here, Marie Roche and Eilleen Recchie, Co-Chair of Classy Cooks, share a hug. Classy Cooks is a group of 48 women who share a love of cooking and eating!
  • Scenes from the Classy Cooks 1st Anniversary Celebration held on January 22, 2008 at the Summit House Social Room from 6-9 p.m. Here, Sue Carey, Co-Chair of Classy Cooks and Marilyn Sajdak, Party Committee, take in the action. Classy Cooks is a group of 48 women who share a love of cooking and eating!
  • MaryAnn Fithian, Party Committee and Summit House Host, Linda Boston, Board Member for Special Interests/Newcomers Club, Marilyn Sajdak, Party Committee, Eileen Recchie, Co-Chair and Kathy Miracco, Party Committee take in the action at the Classy Cooks 1st Anniversary Celebration! This is a group of 48 women who share a love of cooking and eating! The event was held on January 22, 2008 at the Summit House Social Room from 6-9 p.m.
  • Scenes from the Classy Cooks 1st Anniversary Celebration held on January 22, 2008 at the Summit House Social Room from 6-9 p.m. Classy Cooks is a group of 48 women - 36 of whom are shown here - who share a love of cooking and eating!

Scenes from the Classy Cooks 1st Anniversary Celebration! This is a group of 48 women who share a love of cooking and eating!



Full gallery »Your Photos: 2007 Naples Land Yacht Harbor Mardi Gras Parade

  • Photos from the 2007 Mardi Gras Parade at Naples Land Yacht Harbor. Resident Lee Webb writes 'We're all over the hill, mostly snowbirds, and we certainly know how to enjoy retirement.'
  • Photos from the 2007 Mardi Gras Parade at Naples Land Yacht Harbor. Resident Lee Webb writes 'We're all over the hill, mostly snowbirds, and we certainly know how to enjoy retirement.'
  • Photos from the 2007 Mardi Gras Parade at Naples Land Yacht Harbor. Resident Lee Webb writes 'We're all over the hill, mostly snowbirds, and we certainly know how to enjoy retirement.'
  • Photos from the 2007 Mardi Gras Parade at Naples Land Yacht Harbor. Resident Lee Webb writes 'We're all over the hill, mostly snowbirds, and we certainly know how to enjoy retirement.'
  • Photos from the 2007 Mardi Gras Parade at Naples Land Yacht Harbor. Resident Lee Webb writes 'We're all over the hill, mostly snowbirds, and we certainly know how to enjoy retirement.'
  • Photos from the 2007 Mardi Gras Parade at Naples Land Yacht Harbor. Resident Lee Webb writes 'We're all over the hill, mostly snowbirds, and we certainly know how to enjoy retirement.'

Photos from the 2007 Mardi Gras Parade at Naples Land Yacht Harbor. Resident Lee Webb writes "We're all over the hill, mostly snowbirds, and we certainly know how to enjoy retirement." The theme for this year's event is "Parade of Songs." The 2008 parade takes place from 4:30 - 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 23.



Full gallery »Alumnae Club of Marco Island's Christmas Gala

  • The Alumnae Club of Marco Island's annual Christmas Gala was held December 7 at the Hideaway Beach Club.
  • The Alumnae Club of Marco Island's annual Christmas Gala was held December 7 at the Hideaway Beach Club.
  • The Alumnae Club of Marco Island's annual Christmas Gala was held December 7 at the Hideaway Beach Club.
  • The Alumnae Club of Marco Island's annual Christmas Gala was held December 7 at the Hideaway Beach Club.
  • The Alumnae Club of Marco Island's annual Christmas Gala was held December 7 at the Hideaway Beach Club.
  • The Alumnae Club of Marco Island's annual Christmas Gala was held December 7 at the Hideaway Beach Club.


Full gallery »Your Photos: For the Love of Cats Car Wash

  • For the Love of Cats held its second annual Free Car Wash at Progressive Auto Center on Bald Eagle Drive Sunday, January 6th.
  • For the Love of Cats held its second annual Free Car Wash at Progressive Auto Center on Bald Eagle Drive Sunday, January 6th.
  • For the Love of Cats held its second annual Free Car Wash at Progressive Auto Center on Bald Eagle Drive Sunday, January 6th.
  • For the Love of Cats held its second annual Free Car Wash at Progressive Auto Center on Bald Eagle Drive Sunday, January 6th.
  • For the Love of Cats held its second annual Free Car Wash at Progressive Auto Center on Bald Eagle Drive Sunday, January 6th.
  • For the Love of Cats held its second annual Free Car Wash at Progressive Auto Center on Bald Eagle Drive Sunday, January 6th.

For the Love of Cats held its second annual Free Car Wash at Progressive Auto Center on Bald Eagle Drive Sunday, January 6th. The group washed 583 cars in 5 1/2 hours and raised over $6400.



Full gallery »Your Photos: Marco Men's Club New Year's cruise

  • Susie Walsh joined the fun on the Marco Men's Club New Year's cruise to Cozumel and Belize.
  • The ladies had a great time too during the Marco Men's Club New Year's cruise to Cozumel and Belize. Left to right: Cindy Crane, Susie Walsh, Joyce Fenelon, Mary Ann Cassidy and Dottie Henderson.
  • The Marco Men's Club New Year's cruise to Cozumel and Belize included 236 members and guests. From left to right: Mary Ann Cassidy, Joyce Fenelon, Cindy Crane, Lisa Gandy, and Susie Walsh; 2nd row: Joe Cassidy (President), Dave Fenelon, Ken Gandy, Ed Crane and Dave Walsh.
  • Dave and Susie Walsh joined the fun on the Marco Men's Club New Year's cruise to Cozumel and Belize.
  • Marco Men's Club members and wives enjoyed a great time on the Promenade deck aboard the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas during the Marco Men's Club New Year's cruise to Cozumel and Belize. From left to right: Joe Cassidy (President), Mary Ann Cassidy, Dottie Henderson, Lee Henderson, Ed Crane, Dave Walsh and Susie Walsh.
  • Secret Agents (left to right) Dave Walsh and Ed Crane on Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas during the Marco Men's Club New Year's cruise to Cozumel and Belize.

Marco Men's Club members and wives enjoyed a great time on the Promenade deck aboard the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas during the Marco Men's Club New Year's cruise to Cozumel and Belize.



Full gallery »Your Photos: The People of Southwest Florida 2007

  • Dan and Donna Strishock brought their daughter Carrie and her good friend, Allie to visit Marco family: Ken and Diane Honecker. They couldn't return to Virginia before experiencing a sunset dinner at the Snook Inn!!!
  • Marvin Farrugia smiles alongside his wife, Nancy and his new grill that he won on Father's Day at Guy Harvey's Island Grill. Being a Dad definitly has it's perks! Congratulations and Happy Father's Day Marvin!!
  • James and Nancy Nash get Festivly fishy for the Fourth of July, spent on residents beach!
  • Danielle Klein was chilling out under her towel during one last hurrah at Wiggins Pass beach before school starts when the wind caught it and blew it up.
  • The Florida Society of Enrolled Agents has sponsored a 501(c)3 charity - Teddy Bears for Kids, Inc. More than 3,000 teddy bears were brought in at the annual convention/seminar in June. Yudy Barbera of ACCOUNTING PLUS MORE chose Hospice of Naples as the recipient and delivered the bears to Stephanie Foster, Director of Development.
  • The Naples KAOS defeated the Cape Coral Combat 6-5 in the championship round to capture the 2007 ISA Labor Day Bash Tournament.

Photos submitted by our users showing the faces of Southwest Florida. Submit your photos at naplesnews.com/participate



Full gallery »Your Photos: 2007 Halloween Costumes

  • Reader Bill Schiller sends along smiling young lass and artfully carved pumpkin with the caption “Jack O' Lantern Satisfaction.”
  • Family portrait! Mom Nancy Nash gives daughters Willow and Elizabeth a chance to take a picture with Jack Skellington, from Tim Burton's movie “The Nightmare before Christmas,” in this artful snapshot.
  • Willow Nash, in the Supergirl costume, gets mummified at the Spooktacular at Mackle Park on Saturday, with her sister Liz, in the pink costume, behind her.
  • Happy Halloween from Island Dance Academy! Thank you Miss Natalie for great time.
  • Jacob, Mathieu, and Thomas are ready to party at the annual Island Dance Academy Halloween party.
  • Nick and Kelly Lichter captured the spirit of the Roaring Twenties perfectly with these stylish costumes.

We'd love to see your Halloween pics! Submit your photos!



Full gallery »Future Builders of America car wash fund-raiser

  • Students in the Immokalee chapter of Future Builders of America held a car wash fundraiser on Oct. 13, 2007.
  • Students in the Immokalee chapter of Future Builders of America held a car wash fundraiser on Oct. 13, 2007.
  • Students in the Immokalee chapter of Future Builders of America held a car wash fundraiser on Oct. 13, 2007.
  • Students in the Immokalee chapter of Future Builders of America held a car wash fundraiser on Oct. 13, 2007.
  • Students in the Immokalee chapter of Future Builders of America held a car wash fundraiser on Oct. 13, 2007.
  • Students in the Immokalee chapter of Future Builders of America held a car wash fundraiser on Oct. 13, 2007.

Students in the Immokalee chapter of Future Builders of America held a car wash fund-raiser on Oct. 13, 2007.



Full gallery »Tony Frangie bench-presses 603 pounds

  • Naples resident Tony Frangie recently broke his personal lifting record by bench-pressing 603 pounds at the Naples YMCA. Tony believes that 603 pounds is a Naples record as well. He writes, “I haven’t heard of [anyone lifting] higher.”
  • Naples resident Tony Frangie writes that he recently broke his personal lifting record by bench-pressing 603 pounds at the Naples YMCA. Spotters were, from left, Nino Magaddino, Maron and Rishi. Gentleman at back is unidentified.
  • Naples resident Tony Frangie writes that he recently broke his personal lifting record by bench-pressing 603 pounds at the Naples YMCA. Congratulations Tony!
  • Naples resident Tony Frangie writes that he recently broke his personal lifting record by bench-pressing 603 pounds at the Naples YMCA. Congratulations Tony!
  • Naples resident Tony Frangie recently broke his personal lifting record by bench-pressing 603 pounds at the Naples YMCA. Here, spotters Maron and Rishi relax.
  • Naples resident Tony Frangie writes that he recently broke his personal lifting record by bench-pressing 603 pounds at the Naples YMCA. Shown here after the effort are, from left, spotter Nino Magaddino, Executive Director of the YMCA’s Fitness program Brandon Dowdy, spotter Maron (black shirt), Tony Frangie (green and white shirt) and spotter Rishi at back.

Naples resident Tony Frangie recently broke his personal lifting record by bench-pressing 603 pounds at the Naples YMCA. Tony believes that 603 pounds is a Naples record as well. He writes, “I haven’t heard of [anyone lifting] higher.”



Full gallery »Miss Florida Teen USA pageant

  • Fort Myers Beach resident Jillian Wunderlich, left, is the new Miss Florida Teen USA 2008. Naples resident Samantha Misener, right, was 4th runner-up among 57 contestants at the Miss Florida Teen USA pageant.
  • Naples resident Samantha Misener was 4th runner-up among 57 contestants at the Miss Florida Teen USA pageant.
  • Fort Myers Beach resident Jillian Wunderlich, right, was chosen from 57 Florida teens as Miss Florida Teen USA. Now, she's headed to the national Miss Teen USA competition.
  • Naples resident Samantha Misener was 4th runner-up among 57 contestants at the Miss Florida Teen USA pageant.
  • Fort Myers Beach resident Jillian Wunderlich, right, was chosen from 57 Florida teens as Miss Florida Teen USA 2008. Now, she's headed to the national Miss Teen USA competition.

Fort Myers Beach resident Jillian Wunderlich was chosen from 57 Florida teens as Miss Florida Teen USA. Naples resident Samantha Misener was 4th runner-up.



Full gallery »Your Photos: St. Elizabeth Seton golf outing

  • Eli Ashcraft, Pat Ashcraft, Bobby Ashcraft, John Stephensen at the third annual Saint Elizabeth Seton School Scholarship Fund golf outing.
  • Pete Murphy, Mike Hutchinson, Keith Morgan, Tom Empiric at the third annual Saint Elizabeth Seton School Scholarship Fund golf outing.
  • Volunteers helping at Registration for the the third annual Saint Elizabeth Seton School Scholarship Fund golf outing.
  • Joe Guidish, Jerry Guidish, Jim McGregor, Richie Packish at the third annual Saint Elizabeth Seton School Scholarship Fund golf outing.

The third annual Saint Elizabeth Seton School Scholarship Fund golf outing teed off on Monday with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. The event was held at the Tiburon Golf Club and was attended by 112 golfers, all supporting tuition assistance for students attending the school.



Full gallery »WE: Immokalee youth soccer program

  • Each Immokalee age group soccer team qualified through their play to go to the State Recreational Soccer championships in Orlando.
  • Each Immokalee age group soccer team qualified through their play to go to the State Recreational Soccer championships in Orlando.
  • Each Immokalee age group soccer team qualified through their play to go to the State Recreational Soccer championships in Orlando.
  • Each Immokalee age group soccer team qualified through their play to go to the State Recreational Soccer championships in Orlando.


Full gallery »Your Photos: Gulf Coast Little League Closing Ceremonies

  • Gulf Coast Little League Closing Day Ceremonies
  • Gulf Coast Little League Closing Ceremonies
  • Gulf Coast Little League Closing Ceremonies
  • Gulf Coast Little League Closing Ceremonies
  • Gulf Coast Little League Closing Ceremonies
  • Gulf Coast Little League Closing Ceremonies


Full gallery »Your Photos: Bonita Bay Fishing Club

  • Redsaida Palafox and Irv Osiecki enjoy a day out fishing at the pond.
  • Myra Gomez proudly holds up her catch with Bonita Bay resident Raphael Garcia.

More than 200 students and volunteers participated in Bonita Bay Fishing Club’s 15th annual Kids’ Pond Day on April 14. Special needs students from the Buckingham Exceptional Student Center and Fort Myers Special Olympics were joined by 35 Golden Gate Elementary Intermediate School students, who were being recognized for academic excellence, citizenship and service to the community. The students, accompanied by volunteers from the fishing club and the Kiwanis clubs of Naples and Golden Gate, used cane poles to catch and release bass and blue gill in a large pond at the Bonita Bay Club East golf courses. The morning of fishing was followed by a cookout; each student went home with a cap, trophy and photo with his or her catch. "This event is a reward for those students who work hard and cope with exceptional challenges," said fishing club President John Maliszewski. "It is a great way to share the joy of fishing with kids who seldom get such opportunities." Readers can submit their own photos via email to <a href="mailto:webninjas@naplesnews.com">webninjas@naplesnews.com</a>.



Full gallery »BCHS marching band in China

  • The Barron Collier marching band holds the banner given to the school when they performed at the Great Wall of China.
  • The Barron Collier High School marching band plays Sunday, April 1,in the meeting square of a town at the Great Wall of China outside Beijing. Note the government flag flying over the square as the band performs. The wall is in the background, as is the Olympic message on the side of the mountain in the background. Also note that this is a U.S. band playing in a place that not too many years ago Americans, nor other foreigners, could even visit. Both performances Sunday (the first was at the World Park in Beijing, which was televised nationally on state television later in the day) were just incredible from a human standpoint.
  • A crowd gathered as the Barron Collier High School marching band's drums were unloaded for a performance at the Great Wall on Sunday, April 1. The crowd was fascinated by the band members in uniforms and the instruments. After unpacking, the band's drumline members put on an impromptu performance. More than 100 people gathered to watch and many took photos and videos. People came running from shops up and down the street to listen as the drumline performed. Both performances Sunday (the first was at the World Park in Beijing, which was televised nationally on state television later in the day) were just incredible from a human standpoint.
  • Dancers in costume were just one part of the welcoming ceremony for the Barron Collier High School band in XiÍan on Tuesday, April 3.
  • Barron Collier principal Ron Miller, left, and marching band director Kelly Parker, right, dance during the closing of the ceremonies in XiÍan on Tuesday, April 3.
  • The Barron Collier High School band was officially welcomed to the city of XiÍan on Tuesday, April 3, in a ceremony last performed when President Bill Clinton visited nearly a decade ago. The ceremony included local dignitaries and performers in traditional clothing.


Full gallery »Bonita Beach Trailer Park Pig Roast

  • We had a Pig Roast at Bonita Beach Trailer Park on Fri. Mar. 23. These are the little piggies that are no longer in the Market. It was a great success.. I think everone in the whole park participated. The pigs were roasted perfect and so much food...
  • We at Bonita Beach Trailer Park have are own Band that Played at the Pig Roast. 'THE BONITA BEACH BOYS'. People were singing, dancing in the streets or just listening...
  • Dancing in the Street at the Bonita Beach Trailer Park Pig Roast. This is our President and First Lady. Franklin D. Franklin and his wife Linda Franklin.
  • Carving the 2 pigs at the Bonita Beach Trailer park. Don't they look delicious...
  • The food line at Bonita Beach Trailer Park Pig Roast.
  • Food Line For the Bonita Beach Trailer Park Pig Roast. Everyone brought a covered dish. We had so much wonderful food. And we thank everyone for Bringing their Favorite Dish...

Residents of the Bonita Beach Trailer Park had a pig roast on Fri. Mar. 23. Everyone brought a covered dish and there was dancing and singing with Ann Rielly singing and our own "Bonita Beach Boys" Band.



Full gallery »Bonita Beach Trailer Park Horseshoe Tournament

  • The ladies challenged the men at the annual Bonita Beach Trailer Park Horseshoe Tournament on March 21. The ladies did a stellar job but the men squeaked out a win.
  • The ladies challenged the men at the annual Bonita Beach Trailer Park Horseshoe Tournament on March 21. The ladies did a stellar job but the men squeaked out a win.
  • The ladies challenged the men at the annual Bonita Beach Trailer Park Horseshoe Tournament on March 21. The ladies did a stellar job but the men squeaked out a win.
  • The ladies challenged the men at the annual Bonita Beach Trailer Park Horseshoe Tournament on March 21. The ladies did a stellar job but the men squeaked out a win.
  • The ladies challenged the men at the annual Bonita Beach Trailer Park Horseshoe Tournament on March 21. The ladies did a stellar job but the men squeaked out a win.
  • The ladies challenged the men at the annual Bonita Beach Trailer Park Horseshoe Tournament on March 21. The ladies did a stellar job but the men squeaked out a win. The men's team gathers to celebrate their victory.

The ladies challenged the men at the annual Bonita Beach Trailer Park Horseshoe Tournament on March 21. The ladies did a stellar job but the men squeaked out a win.



Full gallery »Community School girls versus St. Ann's

  • Megan Schmelzle of the Community School versus St. Ann's on Wednesday, March 14. CSN Won 6-1 and is undefeated so far this season.
  • Jessica Cosgrove of the Community School Middle School Girls Team versus St. Ann's on Wednesday, March 14. CSN Won 6-1 and is undefeated so far this season.
  • Sara Eklund and Cleo Warner of the Community School Middle School Girls versus St. Ann's on Wednesday, March 14. CSN Won 6-1 and is undefeated so far this season.
  • Tally Cook of the Community School Middle School Girls versus St. Ann's on Wednesday, March 14. CSN Won 6-1 and is undefeated so far this season.
  • Alexa Ballenger of the Community School Middle School Girls versus St. Ann's on Wednesday, March 14. CSN Won 6-1 and is undefeated so far this season.

Community School Middle School girls soccer versus St. Ann's on Wednesday, March 14. Community School won 6-1 and is undefeated so far this season.



Full gallery »Your Photos: 2006 Halloween Costume Contest

  • Jackson Shigley of Marco Island, Florida, anxiously awaits trick or treaters.
  • Kiley is 10 months old. She is going as Tinkerbell this Halloween! Her grandparents and great-grandparents live in Marco.
  • Niels is 7 years old and attend Tommie Barfield. He is the Knight from Narina.
  • Konnor is 5 years old and attends Tommie Barfield. He is Superman this year.
  • Willow and Elizabeth Nash dress up as a Monarch Butterfly, and Cinderella for Halloween 2006.
  • Dare to go shopping with Momma? Elizabeth Nash thinks so, but thinks her mommas face has changed a little bit!


Full gallery »Your Photos: March 2006 - July 2006

  • St. Patick's day on marco.
  • Its not Naples exactly but Marco Island beach. I think the only reason I caught this empty was because it was just too chilly to go to the beach that day.
  • Dispite the hurricane season - SW Florida is a great place to live. The Gulf just past #2 marker off Marco at sunset.
  • Another vessel sunk in her slip. Marco after Wilma rolled through.
  • Torn away dock with the boats it most likely sank in Marco Island after Wilma hit. Tom Davis, Anglers Cove, Marco Island.
  • MARCO ISLAND BAIT AND TACKLE SHOP TAKEN 715 AM MONDAY MORNING DURING THE EYE OF HURRICANE WILMA BY JAMES K LEWIS II HIRT!!!!!!!!!

Photos taken and submitted by the community




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