Photos by VONNA KEOMANYVONG

  • Ground-chuck hamburger â" 80 percent lean/20 percent fat â" was $3.99 per pound for the third month in a row, compared to $3.79 in mid-September at the Sweetbay near U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs. Ground-chuck hamburger was $3.99 per pound for the fourth month in a row, compared to $3.69 in mid-September, at the Target on Immokalee Road.
  • A 40-ounce bottle of Mazola corn oil rose to $4.59, compared to $3.99 in mid-September, at the Sweetbay. The same bottle of corn oil was $3.74, compared to $3.48 in mid-September, at the Wal-Mart store near U.S. 41 and Immokalee Road.
  • A box of Old El Paso crunchy 12 hard taco shells was $1.32, compared to $1.27 in mid-September, at the Target on Immokalee Road.
  • An 8-pound bag of Purina One smart blend dog food was $14.69 for the seventh straight month, compared to $13.89 in mid-September at the Publix near U.S. 41 and West Terry Street in Bonita Springs. At the Sweetbay, a bag of Purina One was $13.89 for the sixth month in a row, compared to $12.89 eight months ago.
  • Top sirloin steak.
  • An 18-ounce box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes decreased to $2.96, compared to $2.98 in mid-September at the Wal-Mart store near U.S. 41 and Immokalee Road.
  • A 15.25-ounce can of Green Giant whole kernel corn/sweet corn decreased to 80 cents, compared to 87 cents in mid-September at the Target store on Immokalee Road. At the Sweetbay, a can of Green Giant whole kernel corn/sweet corn was 99 cents, compared to $1.19 in mid-September.
  • A 12-pack of Coca-Cola cans decreased to $3.98, compared to $4.28 in mid-September at the Wal-Mart store near U.S. 41 and Immokalee Road.
  • Scenes from 'Coffee & Community' on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Starbucks on Central Avenue in downtown Naples. Cell phone photo by Vonna Keomanyvong
  • Scenes from 'Coffee & Community' on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Starbucks on Central Avenue in downtown Naples. Cell phone photo by Vonna Keomanyvong
  • Scenes from 'Coffee & Community' on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Starbucks on Central Avenue in downtown Naples. Cell phone photo by Vonna Keomanyvong
  • Scenes from 'Coffee & Community' on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Starbucks on Central Avenue in downtown Naples. Cell phone photo by Vonna Keomanyvong
  • Scenes from 'Coffee & Community' on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Starbucks on Central Avenue in downtown Naples. Cell phone photo by Vonna Keomanyvong
  • Scenes from 'Coffee & Community' on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Starbucks on Central Avenue in downtown Naples. Cell phone photo by Vonna Keomanyvong
  • Scenes from 'Coffee & Community' on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Starbucks on Central Avenue in downtown Naples. Cell phone photo by Vonna Keomanyvong
  • Scenes from 'Coffee & Community' on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Starbucks on Central Avenue in downtown Naples. Cell phone photo by Vonna Keomanyvong
  • Scenes from 'Coffee & Community' on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Starbucks on Central Avenue in downtown Naples. Cell phone photo by Vonna Keomanyvong
  • Scenes from 'Coffee & Community' on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Starbucks on Central Avenue in downtown Naples. Cell phone photo by Vonna Keomanyvong
  • Scenes from 'Coffee & Community' on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Starbucks on Central Avenue in downtown Naples. Cell phone photo by Vonna Keomanyvong
  • Scenes from 'Coffee & Community' on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Starbucks on Central Avenue in downtown Naples. Cell phone photo by Vonna Keomanyvong
  • The Naples Daily News held the latest edition of its 'Coffee & Community' series at the Starbucks on Central Avenue on Wednesday, March 23.
  • The Naples Daily News held the latest edition of its 'Coffee & Community' series at the Starbucks on Central Avenue on Wednesday, March 23.
  • The Naples Daily News held the latest edition of its 'Coffee & Community' series at the Starbucks on Central Avenue on Wednesday, March 23.
  • The Naples Daily News held the latest edition of its 'Coffee & Community' series at the Starbucks on Central Avenue on Wednesday, March 23.
  • The Naples Daily News held the latest edition of its 'Coffee & Community' series at the Starbucks on Central Avenue on Wednesday, March 23.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples. Learn more about 'Coffee and Community' at naplesnews.com/coffee.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples. Learn more about 'Coffee and Community' at naplesnews.com/coffee.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples. Learn more about 'Coffee and Community' at naplesnews.com/coffee.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples. Learn more about 'Coffee and Community' at naplesnews.com/coffee.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples. Learn more about 'Coffee and Community' at naplesnews.com/coffee.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples. Learn more about 'Coffee and Community' at naplesnews.com/coffee.
  • More than 60 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce building at 2390 Tamiami Trail North in Naples. Learn more about 'Coffee and Community' at naplesnews.com/coffee.
  • About 20 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Naples Daily News building, 1100 Immokalee Road, in Naples. Editor Phil Lewis held a question-and-answer session with readers during the event.
  • About 20 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Naples Daily News building, 1100 Immokalee Road, in Naples. Editor Phil Lewis held a question-and-answer session with readers during the event.
  • About 20 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Naples Daily News building, 1100 Immokalee Road, in Naples. Editor Phil Lewis held a question-and-answer session with readers during the event.
  • About 20 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Naples Daily News building, 1100 Immokalee Road, in Naples. Editor Phil Lewis held a question-and-answer session with readers during the event.
  • About 20 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Naples Daily News building, 1100 Immokalee Road, in Naples. Editor Phil Lewis held a question-and-answer session with readers during the event.
  • About 20 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Naples Daily News building, 1100 Immokalee Road, in Naples. Editor Phil Lewis held a question-and-answer session with readers during the event.
  • About 20 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Naples Daily News building, 1100 Immokalee Road, in Naples. Editor Phil Lewis held a question-and-answer session with readers during the event.
  • About 20 people attended 'Coffee and Community' on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Naples Daily News building, 1100 Immokalee Road, in Naples. Editor Phil Lewis held a question-and-answer session with readers during the event.

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