Photos by DONN BROWN

  • Naples Area Chamber of Commerce President Mike Reagen is acutely aware of the job market in Southwest Florida Photo by Donn Brown
  • Members of St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church make all the traditional foods, such as the dolmadakia, stuffed grape leaves, that Aurica Tulbure served for the 2010 Greek Festival. The festival celebrates its 20th year this weekend. Donn Brown orig caption St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church volunteer Aurica Tulbure, left, serves a traditional Greekgreek 'dolmadakia', made of rice rolled in grape leaves, to visitors of the Church's annual Greek Festival on Jan. 30th. The Festival featured live folk dancing and Greek cuisine including pastries. Donn Brown/Staff
  • Members of the Levandia Dance Troupe performed at the annual St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church's Greek Festival on Jan. 30th. Folk Dancing has been kept alive in Greece and are usually part of weddings and family celebrations. Donn Brown/Staff
  • Members of the Levandia Dance Troupe performed at the annual St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church's Greek Festival on Jan. 30th. Folk Dancing has been kept alive in Greece and are usually part of weddings and family celebrations. Donn Brown/Staff
  • Members of St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church make all the traditional foods, such as the dolmadakia, stuffed grape leaves, that Aurica Tulbure served for the 2010 Greek Festival. The festival celebrates its 20th year this weekend. Donn Brown orig caption St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church volunteer Aurica Tulbure, left, serves a traditional Greekgreek 'dolmadakia', made of rice rolled in grape leaves, to visitors of the Church's annual Greek Festival on Jan. 30th. The Festival featured live folk dancing and Greek cuisine including pastries. Donn Brown/Staff
  • Table 82's owner, Michael Ricci, relocated his restaurant in early 2010 from inside Village Walk of Bonita Springs to the former location of Gabriella’s New York in North Naples.
  • Naples resident Lari McAlonis installs her strom shutters in preperation of Hurriicane Fay's damaging winds. McAlonis said she rode out Hurricane Wilma in 2005 and was glad she put up her shutters then. Donn Brown/Staff
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  • KidzAct students joined Youth Theatre as cats for numbers in the production of 'Cats,' one of Naples Players' most ambitious projects yet for its youth programs. Donn Brown
  • Gymnastics were essential in creating the limber world of cats on the prowl. Here, Youth Theatre trouper Wil Harbison shows his leapfrogging ability over John McCann for the cast of 'Cats.' The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical opens at Sugden Community Theatre Tuesday, Aug. 10. Donn Brown
  • Led by Chris Campbell, who stars as Mungojerrie, the cats offer up an ebullient melody from 'Cats,' one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most beloved musicals, which opens at Sugden Community Theatre Tuesday. Donn Brown
  • Every good cat has to know how to hiss and snarl, and KidzAct youngsters Emily Smith, left, and Hannah Alfes snarled with the best during rehearsals for 'Cats.' Donn Brown
  • In the background, but always working Charles Fornara directed the music and co-directed the youth production of 'Cats' with his wife, Dawn LeBrecht Fornara.
  • Dancers from Naples Players Youth Theatre work on some of the extensive dance moves required for 'Cats,' which opens Tuesday at Sugden Community Theatre. Donn Brown
  • Dancers from Naples Players Youth Theatre work on some of the extensive dance moves required for 'Cats,' which opens Tuesday at Sugden Community Theatre. Donn Brown
  • Gymnastics were essential in creating the limber world of cats on the prowl. Here, Youth Theatre trouper Wil Harbison shows his leapfrogging ability over John McCann for the cast of 'Cats.' The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical opens at Sugden Community Theatre Tuesday, Aug. 10. Donn Brown
  • Every good cat has to know how to hiss and snarl, and KidzAct youngsters Emily Smith, left, and Hannah Alfes snarled with the best during rehearsals for 'Cats.' Donn Brown
  • Every good cat has to know how to hiss and snarl, and KidzAct youngsters Emily Smith, left, and Hannah Alfes snarled with the best during rehearsals for 'Cats.' Donn Brown
  • KidzAct students joined Youth Theatre as cats for numbers in the production of 'Cats,' one of Naples Players' most ambitious projects yet for its youth programs. Donn Brown
  • Led by Chris Campbell, who stars as Mungojerrie, the cats offer up an ebullient melody from 'Cats,' one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most beloved musicals, which opens at Sugden Community Theatre Tuesday. Donn Brown
  • KidzAct students joined Youth Theatre as cats for numbers in the production of 'Cats,' one of Naples Players' most ambitious projects yet for its youth programs. Donn Brown
  • Gymnastics were essential in creating the limber world of cats on the prowl. Here, two of the actors for Naples Players Youth Theatre demonstrate their perfected leapfrog for the cast of 'Cats.' Donn Brown
  • Choreographer Dawn LeBrecht drills her cats-to-be on the need for exaggeration and precision in things as small as a head movement. Donn Brown
  • Gymnastics were essential in creating the limber world of cats on the prowl. Here, two of the actors for Naples Players Youth Theatre demonstrate their perfected leapfrog for the cast of 'Cats.' Donn Brown
  • Gymnastics were essential in creating the limber world of cats on the prowl. Here, two of the actors for Naples Players Youth Theatre demonstrate their perfected leapfrog for the cast of 'Cats.' Donn Brown
  • Choreographer Dawn LeBrecht drills her cats-to-be on the need for exaggeration and precision in things as small as a head movement. Donn Brown
  • Dancers from Naples Players Youth Theatre work on some of the extensive dance moves required for 'Cats,' which opens Tuesday at Sugden Community Theatre. Donn Brown
  • Gymnastics were essential in creating the limber world of cats on the prowl. Here, two of the actors for Naples Players Youth Theatre demonstrate their perfected leapfrog for the cast of 'Cats.' Donn Brown
  • In the background, but always working Charles Fornara directed the music and co-directed the youth production of 'Cats' with his wife, Dawn LeBrecht Fornara.
  • In a benefit for the Lely High School band, a show including supercars like this Lamborghini, one of over 400 cars that was on display on Fifith Avenue South in February, will be on display. Photo by Donn Brown
  • A Naples resident installs storm shutters in preparation of Hurricane Fay in 2008. File photo
  • Members of the Danza Azteca Guadalupana Dance group, Benito Navarro, left, and Norma Moreno, strand next to their float prior to the start of the 2009 Golden Gate Frontier Days Parade.
  • Sgt. Mike Oler of the Collier County sheriff's bomb squad explains the workings of the department's mechanical robot used in operations too dangerous and inaccessible for deputies. It was part of Public Service Appreciation Day held at the Pavilion Shopping Center on Saturday. Donn Brown
  • Gulf Coast High senior Charles Williams, left, tries on a Collier County sheriff's bomb squad protective suit, as Army Staff Sgt. N. Purez takes his photo during the Public Service Appreciation Day on Saturday. Donn Brown
  • Jean Louissaint and his daughter, Syndina, take a turn at driving the Collier County sheriff's Simulated Impaired Driving Experience go-cart as Cpl. Darrel Kehne maintains control of the vehicle with a remote as part of Public Service Appreciation Day on Saturday at the Pavilion Shopping Center. Donn Brown
  • Collier sheriff's deputies Cpl. Chris Thomas, left, and C.L Morgan salute the American Flag during an opening ceremony for the Public Service Appreciation Day event held Saturday at the Pavilion Shopping Center. Donn Brown
  • Deputy Dave Estes and 'Lady' are seen near Collier County Sheriff's Bomb Robot demonstrating the different styles of Law Enforment tools available to citizens of Collier County during a Public Service Appreciation Day event held at the Pavillion Shopping Center on Saturday. Donn Brown
  • Riley McAndrews, 5, is fascinated by the Collier County sheriff's bomb squad robot grasping a Coca-Cola can during a Public Service Appreciation Day event held at the Pavilion Shopping Center on Saturday. Residents had the opportunity to meet local law enforcement officers, firefighters and other emergency service personnel. Donn Brown
  • Carrie and Dennis Ramos look through the colorful painted tiles at the 52nd annual Ft. Myers Beach Shrimp Fest on March 13th. Donn Brown
  • Last year's Shrimp Festival Queen Jessica Lebak, right, presents Kaitlin Conidaris with the 2010 Crown. Ten 17-20 year-olds competed in the 52nd annual Ft. Myers Beach Shrimp Fest Queen competition on March 13th. Donn Brown
  • Two sets of real legs appear beneath dresses on racks for sale at the 52nd annual Ft. Myers Beach Shrimp Fest on March 13th. Donn Brown
  • Visitors checked out the booths at the 52nd annual Ft. Myers Beach Shrimp Festival on March 13th. Donn Brown
  • Master of Ceremonies Jack Scott from the Lions Club introduces the 10 contestens competing for the 52nd annual Ft. Myers Beach Shrimp Festival Queen on March 13th. Donn Brown
  • Carrie and Dennis Ramos look through the colorful painted tiles at the 52nd annual Ft. Myers Beach Shrimp Fest on March 13th. Donn Brown
  • Two sets of real legs appear beneath dresses on racks for sale at the 52nd annual Ft. Myers Beach Shrimp Fest on March 13th. Donn Brown
  • Visitors checked out the booths at the 52nd annual Ft. Myers Beach Shrimp Festival on March 13th. Donn Brown
  • Last year's Shrimp Festival Queen Jessica Lebak, right, presents Kaitlin Conidaris with the 2010 Crown. Ten 17-20 year-olds competed in the 52nd annual Ft. Myers Beach Shrimp Fest Queen competition on March 13th. Donn Brown
  • A visitor at the 52nd annual Ft. Myers Beach Shrimp Fest on March 13th checks out humurous signs for sale by a vendor. Donn Brown
  • Ft. Myers residents Konda Carter, left, and her grandaughter, Lexie, 7, enjoy a lunch of shrimp at the 52nd annual Ft. Myers Beach Shrimp Fest on March 13th. Donn Brown
  • A topless fireman tosses beads to anxious ladies during the 52nd annual Ft. Myers Beach Shrimp Fest Parade on March 13th. Donn Brown

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