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ROGER LALONDE

Title: Multimedia Journalist
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Recent Work

Prep volleyball: Lely's Selvey not returning as coach Published 01/24/2013 at 9:07 p.m.
Daniel Selvey, who led the Lely High School volleyball team within a win of the state semifinals, will not be returning next season.
Erin's Isle Irish Pub reopens at Hibiscus Golf Club Published 01/21/2013 at 5:30 a.m.
The original Erin’s Isle on Collier Boulevard closed last summer after operating nearly 30 years. Closure came after a disagreement with a new landlord, who did not renew Ward’s lease.
Lely falls to Naples in playoffs Published 01/18/2013 at 4:42 p.m.
Lely ends girls soccer season with a loss, but looks forward to a bright future.
O'Donaghue's moving to new location; Erin's Isle Irish Pub back on front burner Published 01/18/2013 at 4:41 p.m.
Erin's Isle opens at new location in the Hibiscus Golf Club in Naples.
Tommie Barfield celebrates Arbor Day early Updated 01/18/2013 at 4:41 p.m.
Arbor Day celebrated at Tommie Barfield Elementary School on Friday, Jan. 18
Charter soccer team goes to soccer finals Updated 01/18/2013 at 4:41 p.m.
The Marco Island Charter Middle advances to the chapionship boys soccer game in the Culf Coast Athletic Conference Soccer Championship.
Prep basketball: Ryan Bowen resigns as Lely boys coach; Jacques named interim Published 01/17/2013 at 9:46 p.m.
Ryan Bowen resigned as the Lely High School boys basketball coach in the middle of his fourth season Thursday. No reason was given.
Ready to 'Par-Tee': Golf fundraiser hits area waterways Published 01/15/2013 at 3 a.m.
It will be Par-Tee-Time with golf played on water in May.
3-point shots a key Lady Trojans trounce Palmetto Ridge Published 01/14/2013 at 2:40 p.m.
Lely girtls down Palmetto Ridge easily.
Academy girls no match for SWFCA Published 01/11/2013 at 3 a.m.
The Marco Academy girls basketball teams falls to Southwest Florida Christian Academy.
Manta Rays electrify crowd in close loss Published 01/11/2013 at 3 a.m.
Marco Island Academy's boys basketball team loses an exciting game, which shows how much they have improved this season.
Prep wrestling: Palmetto Ridge, Barron Collier, Lely lead teams into CCAC tournament Published 01/11/2013 at midnight
Bragging rights are on the line Friday and Saturday at the Collier County Athletic Conference tournament at Golden Gate High.
Lely battles Barron to 1-1 tie – Trojans eying soccer district playoffs Published 01/09/2013 at 12:24 p.m.
Lely battles Bafrron Collier to a 1-1 tie in soccer.
Christmas Island Style Christmas tree ready for lighting on Saturday Published 11/30/2012 at 9:44 a.m.
The annual Chrstimas tree is decorated and ready to light
75-footer at buzzer gives Lely win over Naples Published 11/30/2012 at 9:39 a.m.
The lid went off the Lely gym when Nick Ronquette's 75-foot fling went into the basket to give the Trojans a 64-61 overtime victory over Naples on Tuesday night.
Lely JVs known for playing at a feverish pace Published 11/30/2012 at 9:39 a.m.
Lely's JV team hustles opponents off the court in its up-tempo basketball stylle.
NFL swamis Raymond wins week; West stays on top Published 11/30/2012 at 3 a.m.
Swamis take look at this week's games with Greg West still on top.
Public tennis courts no longer at Tommie Barfield Tennis group fighting to keep them in play Published 11/30/2012 at 3 a.m.
Tennis players losing use of county-owned tennis courts at Tommie Barfield Elementary School.
75-footer at buzzer gives Lely win over Naples Published 11/29/2012 at 5:31 p.m.
The lid went off the Lely gym when Nick Ronquette's 75-foot fling went into the basket to give the Trojans a 64-61 overtime victory over Naples on Tuesday night.
Lely JVs known for playing at a feverish pace Published 11/29/2012 at 5:30 p.m.
Lely's JV team hustles opponents off the court in its up-tempo basketball stylle.
Christmas Island Style Christmas tree ready for lighting on Saturday Published 11/29/2012 at 5:30 p.m.
More than 30 volunteers from the Italian American Society of Marco Island , along with Christmas Island Style Committee members, Condee Electric and Lee County Electric Cooperative volunteers, worked together to erect the Christmas tree on Tuesday morning.
NFL swamis Raymond wins week; West stays on top Published 11/29/2012 at 5:28 p.m.
Swamis take look at this week's games with Greg West still on top.
Public tennis courts no longer at Tommie Barfield? Tennis group fighting to keep them in play Updated 11/29/2012 at 6:08 p.m. 4 Comments
Tennis players losing use of county-owned tennis courts at Tommie Barfield Elementary School.
Joy of Giving up to you 950 children, 350 families need your support Published 11/23/2012 at 11:29 a.m.
Volunteers band together to make Christmas better for underpriviloeged children.
Bikers revving up for Joy of Giving Published 11/23/2012 at 11:28 a.m. 1 Comment
Bikers hit the highway in support of the Joy of Giving.
West lengthens NFL swami lead Published 11/21/2012 at 1:29 p.m.
Greg Wedt strengthens lead over other NFL swamis
Joy of Giving up to you 950 children, 350 families need your support Published 11/21/2012 at 1:28 p.m.
Volunteers band together to make Christmas better for underpriviloeged children.
Bikers revving up for Joy of Giving Published 11/21/2012 at 1:24 p.m.
Bikers hit the highway in support of the Joy of Giving.
Lely wins season opener Team plans basketball tourney trip Updated 11/21/2012 at 1:29 p.m.
Lely wins convincingly over Palmetto Ridge.
New owners give Dolphin Tiki Bar & Grill new look Updated 11/20/2012 at 11:52 a.m. 5 Comments
The Dolphin Tiki Bar & Grill at Anglers Cove has undergone a complete renovation, thanks to its new owners.
The Players Club & Spa New tennis courts initial phase of expansion project Updated 11/20/2012 at 11:56 a.m.
The Lely Sports Club & Spa at Lely Resort is quickly adding 13 new tennis courts, increasing from seven.
It's playoff time for 5 area schools Published 11/16/2012 at 3 a.m.
Coaches talk abkout their playoff games, with Marco Island Academy and Lely coaches adding their opinions.
Three brothers totaling 263 years share parasailing adventure together Published 11/15/2012 at 2:16 p.m.
Chuck, 92, Wally, 89 and Bob, 82, harnessed up for a flight in the wild blue yonder above Marco Beach on Wednesday morning. Shawn Peters, lead parasail captain for Marco Island Water Sports, guided them on a clear, beautiful Marco ...
FBA celebrates district title Lions claw Marco Island Manta Rays Published 11/13/2012 at 3 a.m.
First Baptist Academy downs Marco Island Academy
Being faithful to historic style Islander's goal in using original parts for smaller vessel Published 11/13/2012 at 3 a.m.
Craig Jones of Marco has the Herculean taskahead in salvaging parts from a once classic motor launch into a 40-foot replica.
Lely soccer opens district play Published 11/13/2012 at 3 a.m.
Lely boys soccer opens district play on Tuesday night, hosting East Lee County.
Prep football: First Baptist roars past Marco Island Academy to notch undefeated regular season Published 11/09/2012 at 11 p.m.
The First Baptist Academy Lions celebrated its four-year journey to respectability, raising the Class 2A-District 6 trophy on Friday night.
Prep volleyball: Lely going up against perennial power Jensen Beach with 5A tourney berth on line Saturday Published 11/09/2012 at 10:12 p.m.
For the first time, the Lely High School volleyball team will play in a regional final game when it travels to Jensen Beach on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Dream interrupted – Danny Huffor injured in European basketball championships Published 11/09/2012 at 3 a.m.
Dasnny Huffo's dream of playing professional basketball interrupted by a knee i njury.
Prep football: First Baptist going for unbeaten season against Marco Island Academy Published 11/08/2012 at 9:46 p.m.
The first-year Marco Island Academy football team is again the visiting team on either a Senior Night or Homecoming game when it plays at First Baptist Academy.
Lely plays at Jensen Beach on Saturday Trojans sweep Lemon Bay; advances to regional final Published 11/07/2012 at 3:16 p.m.
Lely vollyeball team advances to Class 5A Region final on Saturday.
Lely advances in 5A Region match Lady Trojans sweep Cypress Lake Published 11/01/2012 at 3:04 p.m.
Lely sweeps Cypress Lake to advance in 5A regional.
Marco Charter teams end season in style Published 11/01/2012 at 1:48 p.m.
Marco Charter cross country and football have outstanding showings.
Marco Academy tries to crack Solid Rock Published 11/01/2012 at 1:01 p.m.
Marco Island Academy looks for a varsity win against a team with a similar background at Solid Rock Christian Academy in Miami
Lely underdogs to Naples in Coconut Bowl rivalry Published 11/01/2012 at 1 p.m.
Lely hosts Naples in 39th annual Coconut Bowl.
Lady Trojans win district, downing Estero Lely volleyball advances to regional play Published 10/30/2012 at 3 a.m.
Lely volleyball team wins dirtict, plays Cypress Lake tonight in regional quarterfinal of 5A.
Marco Charter teams end season in style Published 10/30/2012 at 3 a.m.
Marco Charter cross country and football have outstanding showings.
Prep football: Lely comes alive against Palmetto Ridge Published 10/26/2012 at 11:09 p.m.
The Lely Trojans finally had a breakout game at the expense of Palmetto Ridge, winning 47-0 on Friday night, It was a sad senior night for the Bears, as Lely and Karbiel Dirogene dominated.
Prep volleyball: Lely takes second straight 5A-14 title over Estero Published 10/25/2012 at 10:28 p.m.
Lely won its second straight district volleyball championship, downing Estero in four sets Thursday night in the Class 5A-District 14 championship at home.
Prep football: Lely, Palmetto Ridge trying to find positives Published 10/25/2012 at 8:22 p.m.
Lely and Palmetto Ridge, two teams with losing records, are looking for some positives to build on.
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