Photos by ERIC STRACHAN

  • A recent late day storm passes over the 10,000 islands in southern Collier County, creating a rainbow while illuminating the beach on White Horse Key, about 6 miles southeast of Goodland. Hotter days, scattered storms and departing winter tourists has signaled the start of a summer weather pattern. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Fans at the Everglades City Seafood festival hug the stage to cheer for One Night Rodea, an American contemporary country band founded in Bradenton, and fronted by composed of Cory Hildreth (lead vocals, keys, guitar, and mandolin) and Duane Allison (bass guitar, vocals). Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Cory Hildreth, lead vocals and guitar player with One Night Rodeo, gets close and personal with an alligator onstage at the Everglades City Seafood festival in February. The band, which was founded in Bradenton, was filming a music video during their performance at the festival. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Cory Hildreth, center, lead vocals and guitar player with One Night Rodeo, performs with the band onstage at the Everglades City Seafood festival in February. One Night Rodeo will perform on Fenway South Drive, immediately following each Friday night Red Sox spring training home game at JetBlue Park, at the Red Soxâ’s 106-acre Spring Training and Player Development Complex located at 11500 Daniels Parkway. The concerts will be open and free to all ticket holders for each designated Friday night game. Eric Strachan/Staff Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Kelly's Fish House Dining Room, located at 1302 Fifth Ave. S., just south of the Gordon River Bridge, is the oldest, continuously run restaurant in Naples.
  • Kelly's Fish House Dining Room, located at 1302 Fifth Ave. S., just south of the Gordon River Bridge, is the oldest, continuously run restaurant in Naples.
  • Acoustic duo 6 Strings to Life perform during Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, Nov. 24 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Headliner Mike Brookshire and fiddle player Laura Leary celebrate at the conclusion of a song during Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, Nov. 24 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Fiddle player Laura Leary enjoys the musical collaboration during Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, Nov. 24 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Headliner Mike Brookshire entertiains the crowd during Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, Nov. 24 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Conti Street band performers Jerry Conti and keyboard player Mark Fessenden jam during Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, Nov. 24 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Fiddle player Laura Leary shows a softer side with a slow song during Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, Nov. 24 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Fiddle player Laura Leary and event host Jerry Conti of Conti Street band perform during Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, Nov. 24 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Frank 'The Silver Fox' Neubek performs the 'Chicken Song' during Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, Nov. 24 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Hailey Delray Kennedy makes a guest appearance with the Conti Street band, performing 'Rolling in the Deep' by Adele along with a few other songs during Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, Nov. 24 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Singer Hailey Delray Kennedy, event host Jerry Conti and Conti Street band bass guitarist Lee Brovitz perform during Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, Nov. 24 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Guest singer Gema Pearl and Conti Street band bass guitarist Lee Brovitz connect on a song during Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, Nov. 24 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Drummer Sam Granoff of the band, 'South Paw,' keeps the beat during the band's set at Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, Nov. 24 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Event volunteers Jackie Nizamoff and Dawn Warner during Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, Nov. 24 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • This 100-plus pound silver king tarpon was hooked by Bonita Springs Realtor Jim Gilboy during a weekend fishing trip in Chokoloskee.
  • A spearfisherman glides over coral during a dive trip to the Dry Tortugas, nearly 70 miles west of Key West. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • A spearfisherman glides over coral during a dive trip to the Dry Tortugas, nearly 70 miles west of Key West. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • A spearfisherman glides over coral during a dive trip to the Dry Tortugas, nearly 70 miles west of Key West. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Naples under construction in 1985.
  • Ned Putzell, Former Mayor of Naples.
  • Scenes from the 2nd Annual Stand Up Paddle Luau Races, presented by Noodles Italian Cafe and held Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Bayfront in Naples. The event was a benefit for Special Olympics of Collier County. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Scenes from the 2nd Annual Stand Up Paddle Luau Races, presented by Noodles Italian Cafe and held Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Bayfront in Naples. The event was a benefit for Special Olympics of Collier County. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Scenes from the 2nd Annual Stand Up Paddle Luau Races, presented by Noodles Italian Cafe and held Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Bayfront in Naples. The event was a benefit for Special Olympics of Collier County. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Scenes from the 2nd Annual Stand Up Paddle Luau Races, presented by Noodles Italian Cafe and held Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Bayfront in Naples. The event was a benefit for Special Olympics of Collier County. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Scenes from the 2nd Annual Stand Up Paddle Luau Races, presented by Noodles Italian Cafe and held Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Bayfront in Naples. The event was a benefit for Special Olympics of Collier County. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Scenes from the 2nd Annual Stand Up Paddle Luau Races, presented by Noodles Italian Cafe and held Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Bayfront in Naples. The event was a benefit for Special Olympics of Collier County. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Paddleboarder Mindy Quinsey and Special Olympian Michael Tulipano exchange thumbs up prior to the start of a race Saturday, May 21, 2011 during the 2nd Annual Stand Up Paddle Luau Races, presented by Noodles Italian Cafe and held at Bayfront in Naples. The event was a benefit for Special Olympics of Collier County. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Scenes from the 2nd Annual Stand Up Paddle Luau Races, presented by Noodles Italian Cafe and held Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Bayfront in Naples. The event was a benefit for Special Olympics of Collier County. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Scenes from the 2nd Annual Stand Up Paddle Luau Races, presented by Noodles Italian Cafe and held Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Bayfront in Naples. The event was a benefit for Special Olympics of Collier County. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Scenes from the 2nd Annual Stand Up Paddle Luau Races, presented by Noodles Italian Cafe and held Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Bayfront in Naples. The event was a benefit for Special Olympics of Collier County. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Scenes from the 2nd Annual Stand Up Paddle Luau Races, presented by Noodles Italian Cafe and held Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Bayfront in Naples. The event was a benefit for Special Olympics of Collier County. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Ted Smallwood's Store, established in 1906, serves as a time capsule of Florida pioneer history in Chokoloskee..
  • Rene Conti dances to the bands at Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, March 5 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization, CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Headliner Mike Brookshire, the CMA Country Music Award band director, singer and songwriter performs at Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, March 5 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. Also pictured is local performer Patrick ' Monkey' Mitchell. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Drummer John Picolin, a.k.a. 'Johnny Booth,' performing at Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, March 5 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization, CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Woodstock on Westport host Jerry Conti performs at the Backyard Benefit held Saturday, March 5 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization, CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Tom Threlkeld performs with the band Weathered Souls at Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, March 5 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization, CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Event organizers Jerry Conti and Sonny Grech at Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, March 5 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization, CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • The Carlene Thessen Trio performs at Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, March 5 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. Pictured are Carlene Thessen, left, and Laura Leary. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Carlene Thessen performs at Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, March 5 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Erika Thalheimer embraces a friend at Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, March 5 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Singer Vanessa Stabile at Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, March 5 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Singer Vanessa Stabile at Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, March 5 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff
  • Local singer Vanessa Stabile belts out a country song at Woodstock on Westport, a Backyard Benefit held Saturday, March 5 that raised funds for the Cancer Alliance of Naples, a grassroots, volunteer-governed charitable organization. CAN is devoted to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families affected by cancer by providing need-based financial assistance, information resources and links to services and support groups in the community. Eric Strachan/Staff

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