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  • Neapolitan Carpet Cleaning was recognized as a champion during the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis-Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • The Naples Jazz Orchestra was recognized as a champion in musical entertainment during the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis-Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • Conditioned Air Corporation was recognized as a star for HVAC company during the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis-Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • Annemarie Giannini of John R. Wood Realtors was recognized as a star realtor during the Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis-Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • Vinnie's Barber Shop was recognized as a champion during the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis—Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • Captain Jim Albert was recognized as a star boat captain Thursday, June 13, 2013 during the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis-Naples. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • Best of Everything was recognized as a champion for fashion jewelry and as a specialty retail store Thursday, June 13, 2013 during the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis-Naples. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • There were more than 250 recipients of the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis-Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • Melissa Krotz, from left, Sheriy Barnes and Ana Gonzalez of The Boathouse of Naples were recognized as champions in both the waterfront dining and the seafood restaurant categories Thursday, June 13, 2013 during the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis-Naples. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • There were more than 250 recipients of the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis—Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • There were more than 250 recipients of the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis—Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • There were more than 250 recipients of the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis—Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • There were more than 250 recipients of the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis—Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • There were more than 250 recipients of the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis—Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • There were more than 250 recipients of the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis—Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • There were more than 250 recipients of the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis—Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • There were more than 250 recipients of the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis—Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • There were more than 250 recipients of the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis—Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • There were more than 250 recipients of the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis—Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • There were more than 250 recipients of the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis—Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • There were more than 250 recipients of the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis—Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • There were more than 250 recipients of the 2013 Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at Artis—Naples Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • Chabad Naples Preschool of the Arts was recognized as a champion in child care Thursday, June 13, 2013 during the Southwest Florida Readers' Choice Awards at at Artis—Naples. (Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News)
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Valedictorian Roxana De La Luz speaks to her classmates during commencement exercises for Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Jhousie Antoine embraces Marceline Pierre after commencement exercises for Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Shanora Maxime, from left, Daniela Ovares and Lori Fulton sang â“The Climbâ” to classmates during commencement exercises for Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Nic Halifield proudly walks across the stage during commencement exercises for Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Kevin Palomares accepts his Automotive Youth Educational Systems diploma from his instructor, Eduardo Cruz, during commencement exercises for Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lawrence Payne eyes the stage with excitement during commencement exercises for Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Sheila Ulysse hugs her graduated sister, Shilene, after commencement exercises for Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School culinary instructor Becca Mahoney dons Jesly Vergara with a culinary arts medal before commencement exercises at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Senior class sponsor and teacher Joann Cassio laughs with Shawn Irvin, left, and Jamael Ismael during commencement exercises for Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held commencement exercises for The Class of 2013 at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held commencement exercises for The Class of 2013 at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held commencement exercises for The Class of 2013 at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held commencement exercises for The Class of 2013 at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held commencement exercises for The Class of 2013 at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held commencement exercises for The Class of 2013 at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held their commencement ceremonies at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held their commencement ceremonies at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held their commencement ceremonies at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held their commencement ceremonies at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held their commencement ceremonies at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held commencement exercises for The Class of 2013 at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held their commencement ceremonies at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held their commencement ceremonies at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held their commencement ceremonies at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Graduates turn their tassels after commencement exercises for Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held commencement exercises for The Class of 2013 at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Lorenzo Walker Technical High School and Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology held commencement exercises for The Class of 2013 at Gulf Coast High School Friday, May 31, 2013 in Naples.

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