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ROGER LALONDE

Title: Multimedia Journalist
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Prep football: Lely's Perry, Germain to play at Florida A&M, Pace Published 05/23/2013 at 7:12 p.m.
Lely defensive backs Malcolm Perry and Chrisnel Germain will be playing college football.
Truly Nolen transforms Marco ball field Published 05/21/2013 at 2:31 p.m.
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Bobby Gideons, iconic entertainer, dies Published 05/16/2013 at 2:38 p.m.
Bobby Gideons, an iconic entertainer for more than 40 years, died as a result of ALS on Wednesday.
Marco Sailing Center goes full sail at open house Updated 05/16/2013 at 11:21 a.m.
The Marco Island Community Sailing Center is ready to set sail to advance new programs.
Iconic Erin's Isle to be demolished Published 05/11/2013 at 6:44 p.m.
Erin's Isle restaurant was open nearly 30 years before being forced to close down last summer.
Gresham, Poling are Charter School's top student athletes Published 05/11/2013 at 9:47 a.m.
Rosie Poling and Tyler Gresham named top student athletes for Marco Island Charter Middle School.
Lely Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete candidate: Brandon Black reaches goal, hopes for more Published 05/08/2013 at 4:21 p.m.
In 2008 Brandon Black attended the 19th annual Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award banquet.
Prep girls lacrosse: Lely's Clara Bissell signs with Berry (Ga.) Published 05/03/2013 at 4:48 p.m.
Lely High School senior Clara Bissell became the first school lacrosse player to earn a scholarship on Friday.
Prep baseball: Cypress Lake pounds Lely in 5A regional quarterfinal Published 05/02/2013 at 11:08 p.m.
FORT MYERS — Cypress Lake pitcher Richie Lacell was too much for Lely, on the mound and at the plate, as the Panthers downed the Trojans 11-1 on Thursday night at Cypress Lake.
For the love for 'Miss Dottie': Marco Y honors the swim legend and her legacy Published 04/29/2013 at 12:49 p.m. 2 Comments
It was tearful and joyful for "Miss Dottie" Weiner as the Greater Marco Family YMCA Aquatics Center was dedicated to her. Ceremonies were held Saturday next to the pool she helped design and raise the money to build. Age didn't ...
Prep baseball: Estero dominates Lely to win 5A-14 district title Published 04/26/2013 at 10:55 p.m.
LEHIGH ACRES — Estero overwhelmed Lely in every facet of the game, winning easily, 14-1 to capture the Class 5A-District 14 championship on Friday night at Lehigh.
Former prime time AFL star, Dave Kocourek dies Updated 04/28/2013 at 10:17 a.m.
Dave Kocourek, who won AFL championship rings with the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders, died at 75 on Wednesday night as a result of progressive dementia on Marco Island. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Kocourek, ...
NFL: Former tight end Dave Kocourek dies of dementia; brain donated for research Published 04/25/2013 at 9:42 p.m. 2 Comments
Dave Kocourek, who won AFL championship rings with the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders, died at 75 on Wednesday night as a result of progressive dementia on Marco Island.
Lely baseball team advances to district title game Published 04/25/2013 at 10 a.m.
Lely baseball team advances to district title game
MTA, MICA join to battle water, sewer rate hikes Published 04/22/2013 at 2:02 p.m.
MTA, MICA join to battle water, sewer rate hikes
Lely sending 19 athletes to Region 3 track competition Published 04/20/2013 at 5:42 p.m.
Lely sending 19 athletes to Region 3 track competition
Ace wins $10,000; record scramble score set at 40th annual Eagle Open Published 04/20/2013 at 4:56 p.m. 1 Comment
The foursome of Dave Stonier, Bob Dugan, Rob Pentico and Pat Bennett started off with a par then ran a string of 17 birdies for a record low score of 55 in the scramble charitable event. Each received $100. Winning ...
Marco YMCA men's doubles team wins state USTA championship Updated 04/17/2013 at 5:12 p.m.
Marco YMCA men’s doubles team wins state USTA championship
Manatee Middle ends Immokalee's reign at middle school track meet Published 04/16/2013 at 1:29 p.m.
The Collier County Middle School Track & Field Championships had it all on Saturday at Golden Gate. Manatee Middle School boys team breezed by Immokalee Middle to end Immokalee’s `13-year win streak.
Jackson first Marco Academy athlete to make NDN All Area team Updated 04/15/2013 at 11:28 a.m.
Jackson first Marco Academy athlete to make NDN All Area team
Naples downs Lely softball and baseball teams; girls lacrosse wins Published 04/12/2013 at 9:46 a.m.
Costly mistakes gave Naples an 8-2 win over the Lely girls softball team on Tuesday night.
Boy Scouts Chute and Messina going for Eagle designation Published 04/12/2013 at 9:44 a.m.
Two Boy Scout Troop 234 members have their sights on being an Eagle, Scout that is.
Rosie Poling defending three county track titles on Saturday Updated 04/12/2013 at 9:49 a.m. 1 Comment
Members of the Marco Island Charter Middle School track team will compete in the Collier County Middle School Track & Field Championships on Saturday at Golden Gate High School.
Robby Baker new Lely volleyball coach Updated 04/12/2013 at 9:51 a.m.
Robby Baker is excited about taking over as the head coach of the Lely volleyball program.
Lely girls tennis doubles team wins trip to state finals Published 04/05/2013 at 3:09 p.m.
Lely girls tennis doubles tennis win trip to state finals
Lely sports has plenty of action Updated 04/04/2013 at 11:32 a.m.
There was plenty of action at Lely High on Tuesday when baseball, softball and girls lacrosse teams competed.
Lely boys lacrosse continues to improve Published 04/04/2013 at 10:41 a.m.
Lely boys lacrosse continues to improve
Bob Turley, Cy Young winner and seasonal Marco resident, dies at 82 Updated 04/01/2013 at 7:39 p.m.
Bob Turley, a hard-throwing right-hander who won the Orioles’ first home game, died of liver cancer early Saturday morning.
Prep boys basketball: Lely names Fritz Jacques new head coach Updated 03/29/2013 at 7:18 p.m.
Lely High School has named Fritz Jacques as its boys basketball head coach. Jacques, a 2004 Lely grad, was the interim coach the last part of the season after Ryan Bowen resigned in January without giving a reason. Under Jacques, ...
Marco Charter track team gears up for major meets Published 03/22/2013 at 12:19 p.m.
The Marco Island Charter Middle School track team is looking ahead to April 6 when it will compete in the Collier County South qualifying meet at Lely High School.
South Seas upset in Collier Tennis Association tourney Published 03/19/2013 at 3:47 p.m.
South Seas upset in Collier Tennis Association tourney
Linda Shockley wins three top awards at Marco Shell Club Show Published 03/18/2013 at 3:13 p.m.
Linda Shockley wins three top wards at Marco Shell Club Show
Marco Island Half Marathon: Swanson gives herself a wedding gift in winning Published 03/18/2013 at 11:44 a.m.
Marco Island Half Marathon
Uplifting luncheon benefits Cancer Society Updated 03/15/2013 at 12:26 p.m.
Fox 4 News co-anchors Patrick Nolan and Emily Dishnow, put on a show themselves as they served as commentators for fashions from Marco Island Clothing Company.
Island Club Charitable Foundation outing a success Updated 03/15/2013 at 12:44 p.m.
Island Club Charitable Foundation outing a success
4-game win streak endsBarron too much for Lely's girls lacrosse team Updated 03/15/2013 at 6 a.m.
4-game win streak ends
Rugged conditions don't sink KaighinWins 4th straight RC/Laser Championship Published 03/13/2013 at 9:10 a.m.
Rugged conditions don’t sink Kaighin
Prep boys basketball: Lely posts head coaching job; interim coach Jacques hoping to get it Published 03/04/2013 at 4:59 p.m.
Lely High School interim basketball coach Fritz Jacques took the team on a 10-3 run at the end of the season, winning a district championship and making the Class 5A regional championship game before the ride ended.
Youth basketball: Oakridge boys, Pine Ridge girls win county titles Updated 02/18/2013 at 1:15 p.m.
Two undefeated teams won Collier County Middle School basketball championships on Saturday at Lely High School.
Prep boys basketball: Lely's Ronquette seals 5A regional quarterfinal victory Published 02/14/2013 at 11:45 p.m.
When Lely hosted Cape Coral in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on Thursday night, neither boys basketball team was ready to end its season.
MLB: Kruk, Schmidt, Showalter talk about state of baseball, Hall of Fame during Seacrest fundraiser Published 02/09/2013 at 11:05 p.m.
Former baseball stars Mike Schmidt and John Kruk joined Orioles manager Buck Showalter to add spice to the Baseball & Barbecue at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort on Saturday night.
Trojans down Lehigh Lely goes after the Class 5A-District 14 championship tonight Published 02/08/2013 at 4:21 p.m.
The Lely Trojans knocked off Lehigh to reach the regional quartwerfinals, playing Golden Gate at 7 p.m. at Immokalee on Friday.
Marco Senior Softball: Fiorda, Ranieri, Nahabedian share the passion for the game Published 02/08/2013 at 4:21 p.m.
82-year-olds make softball looik easy.
National Signing Day Lely's Greenidge signs with Alcorn State Published 02/08/2013 at 4:20 p.m.
Lely's L.J. Greenidge signs to play football at Alcorn State University.
Prep football: St. John Neumann's Mouton, O'Rourke headed to Navy, Ave Maria Updated 02/06/2013 at 8:14 p.m.
Kendrick Mouton is going to be a Navy Cadet.
Prep football: Lely's L.J. Greenidge signs with Alcorn State Published 02/06/2013 at 7:57 p.m.
L.J. Greenidge, a force for the Lely High School football team, has signed to play at Alcorn State University, a Football Championship Subdivision school in Vicksburg, Miss.
The Eagles have landed Double Eagle bronze sculpture unveiled Published 01/31/2013 at 1:28 p.m.
The Dokuble Eagle, a bronze sculpture commemorating Gene Sarzen's douoble eagle on his way to winning the 1935 Masters, is unveiled.
Marco Kiwanis Car Show ready to amaze Published 01/29/2013 at 3:21 p.m.
Kiwanis Car show ready to amaze.
Game not decided until the last second Marco Academy wins thriller over Evangelical Christian Published 01/29/2013 at 4 a.m. 1 Comment
Marco Island Academy wins thriller over Evangelical Christian, 70-67.
Women's tennis: Lely grad Lauren Embree embarks on senior season with Gators Published 01/28/2013 at 5:19 p.m.
Lely High School graduate Lauren Embree, who has accounted for the clinching points in two straight NCAA championships, is ready to lead her team to a third straight title, beginning today with a match against the University of Southern Florida.
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