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Full gallery »Your Photos: Zoo School at Busch Gardens

  • More than 60 students and six faculty members from Golden Gate Middle School attended Zoo School at Busch Gardens in Tampa on March 7, 2008.
  • More than 60 students and six faculty members from Golden Gate Middle School attended Zoo School at Busch Gardens in Tampa on March 7, 2008. Walked through Curiosity Caverns where they were able to see various species birds. (The pink flamingos were quite taken with our students!)
  • More than 60 students and six faculty members from Golden Gate Middle School attended Zoo School at Busch Gardens in Tampa on March 7, 2008.
  • More than 60 students and six faculty members from Golden Gate Middle School attended Zoo School at Busch Gardens in Tampa on March 7, 2008. The students were given a guided tour of the Serengeti via the Serengeti Express.
  • More than 60 students and six faculty members from Golden Gate Middle School attended Zoo School at Busch Gardens in Tampa on March 7, 2008. The students were given a guided tour of the Serengeti via the Serengeti Express.
  • More than 60 students and six faculty members from Golden Gate Middle School attended Zoo School at Busch Gardens in Tampa on March 7, 2008.

Last Friday (March 7th) 66 students and 6 faculty members attended Zoo School at Busch Gardens in Tampa. We left at 6:00 am and returned at 10:00 pm. The students were given a guided tour of the Serengeti via the Serengeti Express. Went to the Timbuktu Theater to see a Wildlife Theater Presentation. Walked through Curiosity Caverns where they were able to see various species birds. (The pink flamingos were quite taken with our students!) Taken on trucks to feed the giraffes. And finally, the students had a chance to walk through the Edge of Africa exhibition where they were able to see hyenas, young lions (we especially thought the young male lion was cute since he had a Mohawk since his full mane hadn't come in yet.) and a hippo swimming in his own private aquarium.



Full gallery »Your Photos: Swamp Buggy Races - March 1, 2008

  • Ron Monaldi snapped this photo at the Swamp Buggy races around 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008. He writes 'I believe the buggy number was 777. Driver OK.'
  • Terry Walsh was uninjured after flipping his Bounty Hunter machine upside down in the sweeping right-hand turn around the Florida Sports Park track’s south island during a time-trial run during the Swamp Buggy Racing Spring Classic on Saturday, March 1, 2008.
  • Terry Walsh was uninjured after flipping his Bounty Hunter machine upside down in the sweeping right-hand turn around the Florida Sports Park track’s south island during a time-trial run during the Swamp Buggy Racing Spring Classic on Saturday, March 1, 2008.
  • Terry Walsh was uninjured after flipping his Bounty Hunter machine upside down in the sweeping right-hand turn around the Florida Sports Park track’s south island during a time-trial run during the Swamp Buggy Racing Spring Classic on Saturday, March 1, 2008.
  • Terry Walsh was uninjured after flipping his Bounty Hunter machine upside down in the sweeping right-hand turn around the Florida Sports Park track’s south island during a time-trial run during the Swamp Buggy Racing Spring Classic on Saturday, March 1, 2008.
  • Terry Walsh was uninjured after flipping his Bounty Hunter machine upside down in the sweeping right-hand turn around the Florida Sports Park track’s south island during a time-trial run during the Swamp Buggy Racing Spring Classic on Saturday, March 1, 2008.

Terry Walsh was uninjured after flipping his Bounty Hunter machine upside down in the sweeping right-hand turn around the Florida Sports Park track’s south island during a time-trial run during the Swamp Buggy Racing Spring Classic on Saturday, March 1, 2008.



Full gallery »Your Photos: Italian American Society Fund-raiser

  • The Italian American Society Charity Flea Market and Bake Sale was held Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the United Church Marco.
  • The Italian American Society Charity Flea Market and Bake Sale was held Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the United Church Marco. Pictured left to right) Tom Dawber, Elio Morgante, Lillian Morgante, Lou Guidarelli (chairperson) Peggy Vitale, Rosemary Guidarelli (chairperson).
  • The Italian American Society Charity Flea Market and Bake Sale was held Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the United Church Marco.
  • The Italian American Society Charity Flea Market and Bake Sale was held Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the United Church Marco.

The Italian American Society Charity Flea Market and Bake Sale was held Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the United Church Marco.



Full gallery »Your Photos: Collier high school student protest

  • Students at Palmetto Ridge High School held a protest Thursday morning in an effort to draw attention to the high school scheduling issue. Four Palmetto Ridge High School students were arrested this morning following a sit-in at the school.
  • Hundreds of Gulf Coast High School students unhappy about a possible change to the high school schedule staged a sit-in at the school’s courtyard about 9 a.m. today.
  • Hundreds of Gulf Coast High School students unhappy about a possible change to the high school schedule staged a sit-in at the school’s courtyard about 9 a.m. today.
  • Hundreds of Gulf Coast High School students unhappy about a possible change to the high school schedule staged a sit-in at the school’s courtyard about 9 a.m. today.
  • Hundreds of Gulf Coast High School students unhappy about a possible change to the high school schedule staged a sit-in at the school’s courtyard about 9 a.m. today.
  • Hundreds of Gulf Coast High School students unhappy about a possible change to the high school schedule staged a sit-in at the school’s courtyard about 9 a.m. today.

Hundreds of Collier County high school students unhappy about a possible change to the high school schedule staged protests and sit-in at Gulf Coast High, Naples, Lely and Palmetto Ridge high schools on February 20 and 21, 2008.



Full gallery »Your Photos: FGCU Zombie film shoot

  • The FGCU Film Makers Club shot a post-apocalyptic scene depicting a zombie invasion of campus for entry in George A. Romero’s “Diary of the Dead” Short Film Contest on Saturday night.
  • The FGCU Film Makers Club shot a post-apocalyptic scene depicting a zombie invasion of campus for entry in George A. Romero’s “Diary of the Dead” Short Film Contest on Saturday night.
  • The FGCU Film Makers Club shot a post-apocalyptic scene depicting a zombie invasion of campus for entry in George A. Romero’s “Diary of the Dead” Short Film Contest on Saturday night.
  • The FGCU Film Makers Club shot a post-apocalyptic scene depicting a zombie invasion of campus for entry in George A. Romero’s “Diary of the Dead” Short Film Contest on Saturday night.
  • The FGCU Film Makers Club shot a post-apocalyptic scene depicting a zombie invasion of campus for entry in George A. Romero’s “Diary of the Dead” Short Film Contest on Saturday night.

Featuring 30 ghastly zombies in various states of decomposition, the FGCU Film Makers Club shot a post-apocalyptic scene depicting a zombie invasion of campus for entry in George A. Romero’s “Diary of the Dead” Short Film Contest on Saturday night.



Full gallery »Your Photos: Lely High JROTC

  • The Lely High School JROTC Raider Team won a state championship at a Saturday, February 9, 2008 competition near West Palm Beach. The students who brought home the trophy are Cadet Lt. Col. Jordan Sorrenti, Cadet Capt. Jade Dworkin, Cadet Capt. Amber Imm, Cadet Capt. Jonathan Perez, Cadet Lt. Daryl Townsend, Cadet Lt. Liberio Miguel, Cadet Cpl. Ryan Carl and Cadet Pvt. Devon Imm. The squad was coached by Master Sgt. Laureano Santiago.
  • The Lely High School JROTC Raider Team won a state championship at a Saturday, February 9, 2008 competition near West Palm Beach. The students who brought home the trophy are Cadet Lt. Col. Jordan Sorrenti, Cadet Capt. Jade Dworkin, Cadet Capt. Amber Imm, Cadet Capt. Jonathan Perez, Cadet Lt. Daryl Townsend, Cadet Lt. Liberio Miguel, Cadet Cpl. Ryan Carl and Cadet Pvt. Devon Imm. The squad was coached by Master Sgt. Laureano Santiago.
  • The Lely High School JROTC Raider Team won a state championship at a Saturday, February 9, 2008 competition near West Palm Beach. The students who brought home the trophy are Cadet Lt. Col. Jordan Sorrenti, Cadet Capt. Jade Dworkin, Cadet Capt. Amber Imm, Cadet Capt. Jonathan Perez, Cadet Lt. Daryl Townsend, Cadet Lt. Liberio Miguel, Cadet Cpl. Ryan Carl and Cadet Pvt. Devon Imm. The squad was coached by Master Sgt. Laureano Santiago.
  • The Lely High School JROTC Raider Team won a state championship at a Saturday, February 9, 2008 competition near West Palm Beach. The students who brought home the trophy are Cadet Lt. Col. Jordan Sorrenti, Cadet Capt. Jade Dworkin, Cadet Capt. Amber Imm, Cadet Capt. Jonathan Perez, Cadet Lt. Daryl Townsend, Cadet Lt. Liberio Miguel, Cadet Cpl. Ryan Carl and Cadet Pvt. Devon Imm. The squad was coached by Master Sgt. Laureano Santiago.
  • The Lely High School JROTC Raider Team won a state championship at a Saturday, February 9, 2008 competition near West Palm Beach. The students who brought home the trophy are Cadet Lt. Col. Jordan Sorrenti, Cadet Capt. Jade Dworkin, Cadet Capt. Amber Imm, Cadet Capt. Jonathan Perez, Cadet Lt. Daryl Townsend, Cadet Lt. Liberio Miguel, Cadet Cpl. Ryan Carl and Cadet Pvt. Devon Imm. The squad was coached by Master Sgt. Laureano Santiago.
  • The Lely High School JROTC Raider Team won a state championship at a Saturday, February 9, 2008 competition near West Palm Beach. The students who brought home the trophy are Cadet Lt. Col. Jordan Sorrenti, Cadet Capt. Jade Dworkin, Cadet Capt. Amber Imm, Cadet Capt. Jonathan Perez, Cadet Lt. Daryl Townsend, Cadet Lt. Liberio Miguel, Cadet Cpl. Ryan Carl and Cadet Pvt. Devon Imm. The squad was coached by Master Sgt. Laureano Santiago.

The Lely High School JROTC Raider Team won a state championship at a Saturday, February 9, 2008 competition near West Palm Beach. The students who brought home the trophy are Cadet Lt. Col. Jordan Sorrenti, Cadet Capt. Jade Dworkin, Cadet Capt. Amber Imm, Cadet Capt. Jonathan Perez, Cadet Lt. Daryl Townsend, Cadet Lt. Liberio Miguel, Cadet Cpl. Ryan Carl and Cadet Pvt. Devon Imm. The squad was coached by Master Sgt. Laureano Santiago.



Full gallery »Your Photos: 2008 Kiwanis Club Car Show

  • Ed Rogan of Naples shows off his 1965 Mercury Comet Villager Wagon at the 2008 annual Kiwanis Car Show. He plays the part well in an original 1965 Texaco uniform. This years show is February 8th.
  • Thousands of attendees examine the unique automobiles at the Kiwanis Club car show on Sunday. Car show organizer John de Rosa estimated that over 150 cars and motorcycles were on display. Sleek vehicles lined filled the parking lot of the Marco Healthcare Center for the Kiwanis fundraiser. The car show raised more than $12,000 with all proceeds going to local children's programs.
  • Photo from 2008 Kiwanis Car Show. Last years show raised more than $12,000 with all proceeds going to local children's programs. This years show is February 8th.
  • Thousands of attendees examine the unique automobiles at the Kiwanis Club car show on Sunday. Car show organizer John de Rosa estimated that over 150 cars and motorcycles were on display. Sleek vehicles lined filled the parking lot of the Marco Healthcare Center for the Kiwanis fundraiser. The car show raised more than $12,000 with all proceeds going to local children's programs.
  • Thousands of attendees examine the unique automobiles at the Kiwanis Club car show on Sunday. Car show organizer John de Rosa estimated that over 150 cars and motorcycles were on display. Sleek vehicles lined filled the parking lot of the Marco Healthcare Center for the Kiwanis fundraiser. The car show raised more than $12,000 with all proceeds going to local children's programs.
  • Thousands of attendees examine the unique automobiles at the Kiwanis Club car show on Sunday. Car show organizer John de Rosa estimated that over 150 cars and motorcycles were on display. Sleek vehicles lined filled the parking lot of the Marco Healthcare Center for the Kiwanis fundraiser. The car show raised more than $12,000 with all proceeds going to local children's programs.

Sleek vehicles lined filled the parking lot of the Marco Healthcare Center for the Kiwanis fundraiser. The car show raised more than $12,000 with all proceeds going to local children's programs.



Full gallery »Your Photos: Vanderbilt Beach plane crash

  • Capt. Rik Caldwell of Sea/Tow Wiggins Pass snapped this photo of the crash of a two-seater Cessna 152 about a quarter-mile north of the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, 9891 Gulf Shore Drive. Pilot Douglas Barnard and his passenger Bruce Joseph were uninjured.
  • Capt. Rik Caldwell of Sea/Tow Wiggins Pass snapped this photo of the crash of a two-seater Cessna 152 about a quarter-mile north of the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, 9891 Gulf Shore Drive. Pilot Douglas Barnard and his passenger Bruce Joseph were uninjured.
  • Capt. Rik Caldwell of Sea/Tow Wiggins Pass snapped this photo of the crash of a two-seater Cessna 152 about a quarter-mile north of the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, 9891 Gulf Shore Drive. Pilot Douglas Barnard and his passenger Bruce Joseph were uninjured.
  • A two-seater Cessna 152 crashed in the Gulf of Mexico about a quarter-mile north of the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort off Vanderbilt Beach around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2008. Pilot Douglas Barnard and his passenger Bruce Joseph were uninjured. The plane was attempting to make an emergency landing at the time of the crash, said Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Karie Partington.

A two-seater Cessna 152 crashed about a quarter-mile north of the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, 9891 Gulf Shore Drive. Pilot Douglas Barnard and his passenger Bruce Joseph were uninjured.



Full gallery »Your Photos: Caboose rolls to Fort Myers

  • This is the corner of Oakes Boulevard turning West onto Immokalee Road. A team from Flint and Doyle Structural Movers moved a caboose from from Standing Oaks Lane to the train village in Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers on January 16, 2008. The 25-mile route took them down Immokalee Road and up U.S. 41 through Bonita Springs and Estero. Total time to prepare the caboose for the move was around seven hours. Travel time to Fort Myers was one hour.
  • A team from Flint and Doyle Structural Movers moved a caboose from from Standing Oaks Lane to the train village in Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers on January 16, 2008. The 25-mile route took them down Immokalee Road and up U.S. 41 through Bonita Springs and Estero. This is the I-75 overpass on Immokalee Road. There was barely one foot clearance from the top of the caboose and the overpass. Total time to prepare the caboose for the move was around seven hours. Travel time to Fort Myers was one hour.
  • Traveling on Immokalee Road. A team from Flint and Doyle Structural Movers moved a caboose from from Standing Oaks Lane to the train village in Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers on January 16, 2008. The 25-mile route took them down Immokalee Road and up U.S. 41 through Bonita Springs and Estero. Total time to prepare the caboose for the move was around seven hours. Travel time to Fort Myers was one hour.
  • These two men traveled on top of the caboose all the way to Fort Myers. A team from Flint and Doyle Structural Movers moved a caboose from from Standing Oaks Lane to the train village in Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers on January 16, 2008. The 25-mile route took them down Immokalee Road and up U.S. 41 through Bonita Springs and Estero. Total time to prepare the caboose for the move was around seven hours. Travel time to Fort Myers was one hour.
  • Another shot of the two men traveling on top of the caboose. They were waving to all during the journey. A team from Flint and Doyle Structural Movers moved a caboose from from Standing Oaks Lane to the train village in Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers on January 16, 2008. The 25-mile route took them down Immokalee Road and up U.S. 41 through Bonita Springs and Estero. Total time to prepare the caboose for the move was around seven hours. Travel time to Fort Myers was one hour.
  • Starting the crane lift. A team from Flint and Doyle Structural Movers moved a caboose from from Standing Oaks Lane to the train village in Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers on January 16, 2008. The 25-mile route took them down Immokalee Road and up U.S. 41 through Bonita Springs and Estero. Total time to prepare the caboose for the move was around seven hours. Travel time to Fort Myers was one hour.

A team from Flint and Doyle Structural Movers moved a caboose from from Standing Oaks Lane to the train village in Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers on January 16, 2008. The 25-mile route took them down Immokalee Road and up U.S. 41 through Bonita Springs and Estero. The caboose was donated by Carole Vogt. These photos were taken by Jerry Ladner, President of the Railroad Museum of South Florida in Fort Myers.



Full gallery »Your Photos: NDN Half Marathon 2008

  • Roughly 1,400 runners who lined up on Fifth Avenue South to compete in the Naples Daily News Half Marathon on Sunday, January 20, 2008.
  • At 56 degrees and with a 15 mph wind gusting at the start, Sunday's 19th annual Naples Daily News Half Marathon wasn't the coldest on record. It was close, though. The distinction belongs to the 1997 edition, which kicked off at 7:03 that morning 11 years ago with the mercury stuck on a frigid 36 degrees. Roughly 1,400 runners lined up on Fifth Avenue South to compete in the Naples Daily News Half Marathon on Sunday, January 20, 2008.
  • Roughly 1,400 runners who lined up on Fifth Avenue South to compete in the Naples Daily News Half Marathon on Sunday, January 20, 2008.
  • Firefighters Jeff Morse (North Naples), Zach Mason and Rob Boisselle (Big Cypress) and Collier County sheriff Dan McDonald all ran and finished Sunday's race in full fireman's gear. The gesture was to raise awareness for this summer's inaugural Brotherhood Ride, a nine-day, 600-mile journey from Naples to Charleston, S.C. to benefit the families of the nine Charleston firefighters who were killed in a warehouse fire last June. Roughly 1,400 runners lined up on Fifth Avenue South to compete in the Naples Daily News Half Marathon on Sunday, January 20, 2008.
  • Firefighters Jeff Morse (North Naples), Zach Mason and Rob Boisselle (Big Cypress) and Collier County sheriff Dan McDonald all ran and finished Sunday's race in full fireman's gear. The gesture was to raise awareness for this summer's inaugural Brotherhood Ride, a nine-day, 600-mile journey from Naples to Charleston, S.C. to benefit the families of the nine Charleston firefighters who were killed in a warehouse fire last June. Roughly 1,400 runners who lined up on Fifth Avenue South to compete in the Naples Daily News Half Marathon on Sunday, January 20, 2008.
  • Rev. Michael Basden stands in front of Trinity-By-the-Cove Episcopal Church on Galleon Drive waiting to bless the passing runners with holy water. Roughly 1,400 runners lined up on Fifth Avenue South to compete in the Naples Daily News Half Marathon on Sunday, January 20, 2008.

Roughly 1,400 runners who lined up on Fifth Avenue South to compete in the Naples Daily News Half Marathon on Sunday, January 20, 2008.



Full gallery »Jan. 19 car vs. pedestrian accident on Marco Island

  • A car versus pedestrian accident on Marco Island Saturday morning sent one man to the hospital with minor injuries at about 8:30 a.m. The accident occurred on Palm Court, near the Olde Marco Inn, when the man, in his 70s, was crossing the street and was struck by a woman pulling out of a parking lot.
  • A car versus pedestrian accident on Marco Island Saturday morning sent one man to the hospital with minor injuries at about 8:30 a.m. The accident occurred on Palm Court, near the Olde Marco Inn, when the man, in his 70s, was crossing the street and was struck by a woman pulling out of a parking lot.
  • A car versus pedestrian accident on Marco Island Saturday morning sent one man to the hospital with minor injuries at about 8:30 a.m. The accident occurred on Palm Court, near the Olde Marco Inn, when the man, in his 70s, was crossing the street and was struck by a woman pulling out of a parking lot.
  • A car versus pedestrian accident on Marco Island Saturday morning sent one man to the hospital with minor injuries at about 8:30 a.m. The accident occurred on Palm Court, near the Olde Marco Inn, when the man, in his 70s, was crossing the street and was struck by a woman pulling out of a parking lot.
  • A car versus pedestrian accident on Marco Island Saturday morning sent one man to the hospital with minor injuries at about 8:30 a.m. The accident occurred on Palm Court, near the Olde Marco Inn, when the man, in his 70s, was crossing the street and was struck by a woman pulling out of a parking lot.
  • A car versus pedestrian accident on Marco Island Saturday morning sent one man to the hospital with minor injuries at about 8:30 a.m. The accident occurred on Palm Court, near the Olde Marco Inn, when the man, in his 70s, was crossing the street and was struck by a woman pulling out of a parking lot.

A car versus pedestrian accident on Marco Island Saturday morning sent one man to the hospital with minor injuries at about 8:30 a.m.



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 »Accident at Collier EOC site

  • Two workers suffered minor injuries today when a crane hit one of the concrete panels or exterior walls of the building at the construction site of the new Collier County Emergency Operations Center before 2 p.m., said Emergency Management Coordinator Jim von Rinteln.
  • Two workers suffered minor injuries today when a crane hit one of the concrete panels or exterior walls of the building at the construction site of the new Collier County Emergency Operations Center before 2 p.m., said Emergency Management Coordinator Jim von Rinteln.
  • Two workers suffered minor injuries today when a crane hit one of the concrete panels or exterior walls of the building at the construction site of the new Collier County Emergency Operations Center before 2 p.m., said Emergency Management Coordinator Jim von Rinteln.
  • Workers examine the scene of an accident at the construction site of the new Collier County Emergency Operations Center on Lely Cultural Boulevard where two workers suffered minor injuries when wall there were erecting collapsed on Tuesday, January 8, 2008.
  • Workers examine the scene of an accident at the construction site of the new Collier County Emergency Operations Center on Lely Cultural Boulevard where two workers suffered minor injuries when wall there were erecting collapsed on Tuesday, January 8, 2008.

Two workers suffered minor injuries today when a crane hit one of the concrete panels or exterior walls of the building at the construction site of the new Collier County Emergency Operations Center before 2 p.m.



Full gallery »Your Photos: 9/11 Ceremony at Riveside Park

  • A ceremony to mark the events of September 11, 2001 at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs also focused on the contributions of the firefighters, police and ordinary people who helped out in the rescue efforts afterwards.
  • A ceremony to mark the events of September 11, 2001 at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs also focused on the contributions of the firefighters, police and ordinary people who helped out in the rescue efforts afterwards.
  • A ceremony to mark the events of September 11, 2001 at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs also focused on the contributions of the firefighters, police and ordinary people who helped out in the rescue efforts afterwards.
  • A ceremony to mark the events of September 11, 2001 at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs also focused on the contributions of the firefighters, police and ordinary people who helped out in the rescue efforts afterwards.
  • A ceremony to mark the events of September 11, 2001 at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs also focused on the contributions of the firefighters, police and ordinary people who helped out in the rescue efforts afterwards.
  • A ceremony to mark the events of September 11, 2001 at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs also focused on the contributions of the firefighters, police and ordinary people who helped out in the rescue efforts afterwards.

A ceremony to mark the events of September 11, 2001 at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs also focused on the contributions of the firefighters, police and ordinary people who helped out in the rescue efforts afterwards. Photos submitted by naplesnews.com reader John Henry.



Full gallery »From our Readers: Independence Day 2007

  • The expression on Annie Phillips' face says it all as she watches the Naples Fourth of July Parade.
  • Just one of the exited participants in the Naples Fourth of July Parade.
  • Giddy yup. July 4th Festival.
  • Naples resident Peggy Paradise prepares for Wednesday's Independence Day celebration.
  • Lauren Modic-Doyle, 7, plants flags for the Humane Society in the Park Shore area.
  • Photographing the largest full moon of the year on June 30th, I caught a firework blast at the same time! Some North Naples residents were celebrating the 4th of July a few days early!


Full gallery »Your Photos: Zucchero Sweet Fashion boutique and Manhattan Eyewear Fashion Show

  • Miss Collier County Teen USA Emily Provenza models one of Zucchero's outfits during the fashion show held at Sway Lounge June 28
  • Miss Naples Teen USA Samantha Misener “rocks” the runway during Zucchero Boutique's fashion show at Sway Lounge June 28.
  • Miss Collier County USA Kelly Sullivan models a Zucchero outfit and casual Manhattan Wear eyeclasses during the fashion show at Sway Lounge on Thursday June 28.
  • Zucchero Boutique's owner Vladimir Umicevik and Miss Collier County USA Kelly Sullivan have fun during the rehearsals for the Boutique's fashion show held at Sway Lounge June 28.
  • Miss Naples Teen USA Samantha Misener, left, Miss Collier County Teen USA Emily Provenza, Miss Collier County USA Kelly Sullivan and 2008 Miss Naples USA contestant Meghan Cherry were the special guests during Zucchero and Manhattan Eyewear's fashion show at Sawy Lounge June 28.
  • Miss Naples TEEN USA Samantha Misener shows off Sheri Lewis’ creative makeup during the fashion show at Sway Lounge June 28.

Beauty and style hit Naples last Thursday June 28 during the fashion show by Zucchero Sweet Fashion boutique and Manhattan Eyewear at Sway Lounge.



Full gallery »Your Photos: Picayune Strand State Forest brush fire

  • During 5 o'clock traffic Monday evening, the smoke from the wildfire slithered around the sun like a snake in the sky.
  • Monday's Picayune Strand State Forest wildfire billowed so much smoke, it could be seen for miles on Wednesday afternoon and during the early evening.
  • The sun emerges for one last breath from the smoke from Monday's wildfire.
  • The drive across Southwest Florida Monday evening. The view captured everyone's attention - and concerns.
  • It may look like an approaching hurricane, or a funnel cloud, however no one is fooled in Southwest Florida. This is a true sign of wild fires.
  • What a way to start a week! Mondays wildfire's smoke swept across Marco Island, having everyone a tad concerned for their drive home. This is a view from the Judge S.S. Jolley Bridge.

Users submitted their photos of Monday's brush fires in the Picayune Strand State Forest.



Full gallery »Easter Bunny at TGI Friday's

  • The Easter Bunny visited TGI Friday’s in the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers for the 7th Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on March 31. Proceeds from the event went to Healthy Start of Southwest Florida, an organization that carries a mission to prevent infant death and premature births.
  • The Easter Bunny visited TGI Friday’s in the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers for the 7th Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on March 31. Proceeds from the event went to Healthy Start of Southwest Florida, an organization that carries a mission to prevent infant death and premature births.
  • The Easter Bunny visited TGI Friday’s in the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers for the 7th Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on March 31. Proceeds from the event went to Healthy Start of Southwest Florida, an organization that carries a mission to prevent infant death and premature births.
  • The Easter Bunny visited TGI Friday’s in the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers for the 7th Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on March 31. Proceeds from the event went to Healthy Start of Southwest Florida, an organization that carries a mission to prevent infant death and premature births.
  • The Easter Bunny visited TGI Friday’s in the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers for the 7th Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on March 31. Proceeds from the event went to Healthy Start of Southwest Florida, an organization that carries a mission to prevent infant death and premature births.
  • The Easter Bunny visited TGI Friday’s in the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers for the 7th Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on March 31. Proceeds from the event went to Healthy Start of Southwest Florida, an organization that carries a mission to prevent infant death and premature births.

The Easter Bunny visited TGI Friday’s in the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers for the 7th Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on March 31. Proceeds from the event went to Healthy Start of Southwest Florida, an organization that carries a mission to prevent infant death and premature births.



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.




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