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Full gallery »Safety Checkpoints in Immokalee

  • Greg Kahn/Staff More than a dozen Collier County Sheriff deputies perform safety checks on vehicles heading north on New Market Road in Immokalee on Jan. 18, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff A Collier County Sheriff's Deputy pats-down the driver of an SUV at a safety checkpoint at Immokalee Farmer's Market, which is currently closed, on New Market Road in Immokalee on Jan. 18, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff A Collier County Sheriff's Deputy questions the driver of an SUV at a safety checkpoint at Immokalee Farmer's Market, which is currently closed, on New Market Road in Immokalee on Jan. 18, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff A Collier County Sheriff's Deputy waits for the next vehicle at a safety checkpoint at Immokalee Farmer's Market, which is currently closed, on New Market Road in Immokalee on Jan. 18, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Community officers help direct traffic into a safety checkpoint at the currently closed Immokalee Farmers Market on New Market Road in Immokalee on Jan. 18, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff A Collier County Sheriff's Deputy pats-down the passenger of an SUV at a safety checkpoint at Immokalee Farmer's Market, which is currently closed, on New Market Road in Immokalee on Jan. 18, 2012.


Full gallery »Community School Naples Theater Class

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Community School Naples freshman Madeleine Duffy, 15, and classmates practice the final musical number during rehearsal for Community School theater class' annual production titled 'Showtime - The Best of 10 Years.'
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Mark Danni, director of Community School Naples theater class' production titled 'Showtime - The Best of 10 Years,' gives direction to his high school students in The G&L Theatre at Community School in Naples on Feb. 2, 2012. The show will be performed Feb. 11 and 12 at The G&L Theatre.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Mark Danni, director of Community School Naples theater class' production titled 'Showtime - The Best of 10 Years,' gives direction to his high school students in The G&L Theatre at Community School in Naples on Feb. 2, 2012. The show will be performed Feb. 11 and 12 at The G&L Theatre.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Musical notes during rehearsal for Community School theater class' annual production titled 'Showtime - The Best of 10 Years.'
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Musical notes during rehearsal for Community School theater class' annual production titled 'Showtime - The Best of 10 Years.'
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Mark Danni director of Community School Naples theater class' production titled 'Showtime - The Best of 10 Years,' and wife Karen, the choreographer, center, gives direction to their high school students in The G&L Theatre at Community School in Naples on Feb. 2, 2012. The show will be performed Feb. 11 and 12 at The G&L Theatre.


Full gallery »Gulfshore Business Face Awards 2012

  • Gulfshore Business Magazine and D'Latinos al Dia Magazine celebrated business and local individuals who have embraced and promoted diversity at the annual Face Awards with a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Feb. 2, 2012. Award recipients included: Lucy Correa Ryback, Gail Williams, Dr. Stephen J. Laquis, Robert Selle, Andrew Delgado/Andrew Hunter Homes and Goodwill Industries. Photos courtesy DREAMFly Marketing
  • Gulfshore Business Magazine and D'Latinos al Dia Magazine celebrated business and local individuals who have embraced and promoted diversity at the annual Face Awards with a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Feb. 2, 2012. Award recipients included: Lucy Correa Ryback, Gail Williams, Dr. Stephen J. Laquis, Robert Selle, Andrew Delgado/Andrew Hunter Homes and Goodwill Industries. Photos courtesy DREAMFly Marketing
  • Gulfshore Business Magazine and D'Latinos al Dia Magazine celebrated business and local individuals who have embraced and promoted diversity at the annual Face Awards with a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Feb. 2, 2012. Award recipients included: Lucy Correa Ryback, Gail Williams, Dr. Stephen J. Laquis, Robert Selle, Andrew Delgado/Andrew Hunter Homes and Goodwill Industries. Photos courtesy DREAMFly Marketing
  • Gulfshore Business Magazine and D'Latinos al Dia Magazine celebrated business and local individuals who have embraced and promoted diversity at the annual Face Awards with a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Feb. 2, 2012. Award recipients included: Lucy Correa Ryback, Gail Williams, Dr. Stephen J. Laquis, Robert Selle, Andrew Delgado/Andrew Hunter Homes and Goodwill Industries. Photos courtesy DREAMFly Marketing
  • Gulfshore Business Magazine and D'Latinos al Dia Magazine celebrated business and local individuals who have embraced and promoted diversity at the annual Face Awards with a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Feb. 2, 2012. Award recipients included: Lucy Correa Ryback, Gail Williams, Dr. Stephen J. Laquis, Robert Selle, Andrew Delgado/Andrew Hunter Homes and Goodwill Industries. Photos courtesy DREAMFly Marketing
  • Gulfshore Business Magazine and D'Latinos al Dia Magazine celebrated business and local individuals who have embraced and promoted diversity at the annual Face Awards with a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Feb. 2, 2012. Award recipients included: Lucy Correa Ryback, Gail Williams, Dr. Stephen J. Laquis, Robert Selle, Andrew Delgado/Andrew Hunter Homes and Goodwill Industries. Photos courtesy DREAMFly Marketing

Gulfshore Business Magazine and D'Latinos al Dia Magazine celebrated business and local individuals who have embraced and promoted diversity at the annual Face Awards with a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Feb. 2, 2012. Award recipients included: Lucy Correa Ryback, Gail Williams, Dr. Stephen J. Laquis, Robert Selle, Andrew Delgado/Andrew Hunter Homes and Goodwill Industries. The presenting sponsor was BB&T Bank. The silver sponsors NCH Healthcare System, DeAngelis Diamond, Southwest Florida College, Physicians Regional Healthcare System, Arthrex and Dr. Stephen Laquis. Table sponsors are Portofino Dental, Lee Memorial Health System, Hodges University, 21st Century Oncology, Goodwill Industries and Keiser University.



Full gallery »Downtown Naples Car & Trunk Show 2012

  • Over 500 muscle, classic and exotic vehicles were on display for the 8th Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the West Coast Muscle Club & Cool Cruisers, Saturday February 3, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent.
  • Over 500 muscle, classic and exotic vehicles were on display for the 8th Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the West Coast Muscle Club & Cool Cruisers, Saturday February 3, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent.
  • Over 500 muscle, classic and exotic vehicles were on display for the 8th Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the West Coast Muscle Club & Cool Cruisers, Saturday February 3, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent.
  • Over 500 muscle, classic and exotic vehicles were on display for the 8th Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the West Coast Muscle Club & Cool Cruisers, Saturday February 3, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent.
  • The Titans, GGHS's Varsity Lacrosse team served refreshments during the 8th Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the West Coast Muscle Club & Cool Cruisers, Saturday February 3, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent.
  • Over 500 muscle, classic and exotic vehicles were on display for the 8th Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the West Coast Muscle Club & Cool Cruisers, Saturday February 3, 2012. John M. Wissocki / Daily News Correspondent.

More than 500 muscle, classic and exotic vehicles were on display for the 8th Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the West Coast Muscle Club & Cool Cruisers, Saturday February 4, 2012.



Full gallery »Asia Fest 2012

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Members of the John Wai Kung Fu Academy kick off Asia Fest with a dragon performance during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon with food, demonstrations, and performances with members of the community on Saturday.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Members of the John Wai Kung Fu Academy kick off Asia Fest with a dragon performance during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon with food, demonstrations, and performances with members of the community on Saturday.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff John Wai Kung Fu Academy's dragon performance during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Martin Dvorok, center, an instructor with John Wai Kung Fu Academy, leads the dragon performance during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Melody Cooke, left, and Chloe Zhu, right, place a dragon for people to get their picture with during the 2012 Asia Fest, held at The Mercato in Naples on Feb. 4, 2012. Asian cultures celebrated the year of the dragon.


Full gallery »German Fest 2012

  • Harry Meisenbach, Phil Blanchette and Cas Obie of the Hafen Kapelle band. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Musician and event entertainer Deb Misener Jones demonstrates the playing of traditional Alpine Cow Bells. Reach her 705-346-0879 for more info. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Waterford flutes, brut and chocolates as part of the silent auction to benefit Avow Hospice. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Pat France enjoys the music in old fashioned German attire. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Barbara Saitz seves bratwurst, sauerkraut and German potato salad. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Traditional German hat sporting the gamsbart and pins representing the wearer's travels. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

Bratwurst, sauerkraut, polkas, waltzes and more were on hand at the German festival.  A silent auction with an array of items from kids' school supplies to fine glassware and champagne rounded out the offerings.  The highlight was German music and dancing with many of the participants dressed in traditional German garb right down to the knickers and laderhosen. 



Full gallery »New Red Sox stadium nears completion

  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Carpenter Evandro Freitas of Harriet Contracting installs seats Monday, December 19, 2011, in Jetblue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers to prepare for the scheduled 2012 spring training season for the Boston Red Sox.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Construction continues inside Jetblue Park and the adjoining Player Development Complex at Fenway South in Fort Myers on Monday, December 19, 2011. The Boston Red Sox are scheduled to have their 2012 spring training season at the park.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Construction continues inside Jetblue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers on Monday, December 19, 2011, in preparation for the scheduled 2012 spring training season of the Boston Red Sox.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News William Barrs, center, and Jerry King of Vetter Company in Naples talk about measurements for drink rails Monday, December 19, 2011 during construction of Jetblue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers. The Boston Red Sox are scheduled to have their 2012 spring training season at the park.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Construction continues inside Jetblue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers on Monday, December 19, 2011, in preparation for the scheduled 2012 spring training season of the Boston Red Sox.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Elestaquio B. Gonzalez of Titan Company works on the grounds of Jetblue Park at Fenway South Monday, December 19, 2011in Fort Myers. The park is scheduled to host the Boston Red Sox for their 2010 spring training season.


Full gallery »Mercato First Thursday: February 2012

  • Tom & Edythe Ciccone left along with Kathy English and Ben LoCicero enjoy a night out together. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Pete Winterberger of Bonita Springs joins Joan & Charles Campbell visiting Naples. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Capri, Diamond, Rene'& Cynthia enjoy first Thursday at Mercato and the live music. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Ellen Hemrick and son Miguel Padro Hemrick at Mercato's first Thursday. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Quick strumming and acoustic instruements mark the band's sound. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • Mayo Coates handles the often rapid beat for the Whole Tones. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

Mercato First Thursday supported by the sounds of the blue grass infused Whole Tones looked like a success.  Coupled with the popular music were busy restaurants with outdoor dining, boutique stores open late and a display of the latest new cars.  Things kicked off at 7 and wrapped up just after nine.  Keep an eye out for the event each first Thursday of the month.



Full gallery »Ave Maria Thomas S. Monaghan Scholarship Dinner 2012

  • More than 400 attendees gathered for the inaugural Thomas S. Monaghan Scholarship Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Naples on February 1, raising more than $1.4 million for student scholarships to Ave Maria University. Photo submitted by Cindy Dobyns
  • More than 400 attendees gathered for the inaugural Thomas S. Monaghan Scholarship Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Naples on February 1, raising more than $1.4 million for student scholarships to Ave Maria University. Photo submitted by Cindy Dobyns
  • More than 400 attendees gathered for the inaugural Thomas S. Monaghan Scholarship Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Naples on February 1, raising more than $1.4 million for student scholarships to Ave Maria University. Photo submitted by Cindy Dobyns
  • More than 400 attendees gathered for the inaugural Thomas S. Monaghan Scholarship Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Naples on February 1, raising more than $1.4 million for student scholarships to Ave Maria University. Photo submitted by Cindy Dobyns
  • More than 400 attendees gathered for the inaugural Thomas S. Monaghan Scholarship Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Naples on February 1, raising more than $1.4 million for student scholarships to Ave Maria University. Photo submitted by Cindy Dobyns

More than 400 attendees gathered for the inaugural Thomas S. Monaghan Scholarship Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Naples on February 1, raising more than $1.4 million for student scholarships to Ave Maria University.



Full gallery »Mayor's office gets a facelift for incoming Naples Mayor John Sorey

  • David Albers/Staff -A hand-painted emblem adorns the wall of the mayor's office at Naples City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2012. In preparation for incoming mayor John Sorey, the office is being renovated.
  • David Albers/Staff -George Thiesen, a trades worker with the City of Naples, paints the mayor's office at Naples City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2012. In preparation for incoming mayor John Sorey, the office is being renovated.
  • David Albers/Staff -A tourist pamphlet greets visitors to the mayor's office at Naples City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2012. In preparation for incoming mayor John Sorey, the office is being renovated.
  • David Albers/Staff -A gift from local artist Jerry Vallez adorns the wall in the mayor's office at Naples City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2012. In preparation for incoming mayor John Sorey, the office is being renovated.
  • David Albers/Staff -George Thiesen, a trades worker with the City of Naples, paints the mayor's office at Naples City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2012. In preparation for incoming mayor John Sorey, the office is being renovated.
  • David Albers/Staff -Memorabilia from Bill Barnett's time as mayor sits stacked up in the mayor's office at Naples City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2012. In preparation for incoming mayor John Sorey, the office is being renovated.


Full gallery »Mouton and Sylverain sign letters of intent at Golden Gate High School

  • David Albers/Staff - Golden Gate High School seniors Ken Mouton, left, and Stanley Sylverain participate in a college signing day ceremony in the school's library on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Golden Gate High School senior Ken Mouton, center, is congratulated by classmate Tiarra Belle, alongside his father, Ken Mouton, Sr., left, during a signing day ceremony in the school's library on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Golden Gate High School senior Stanley Sylverain poses for pictures with classmates after signing to play for the University of Central Florida during a college signing day ceremony in the school's library on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Golden Gate High School senior Ken Mouton, center, poses for pictures after signing to attend the U.S. Naval Academy during a signing day ceremony in the school's library on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Classmates attend a signing day ceremony for Golden Gate High School seniors Ken Mouton and Stanley Sylverain in the school's library on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Golden Gate High School seniors Ken Mouton, left, and Stanley Sylverain participate in a college signing day ceremony in the school's library on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Naples.


Full gallery »Election 2012: Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson will keep title

  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. reacts with his wife, Lori, after early voting results indicated the mayoral incumbent was leading the polls during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. shares a moment with his mother Doris Nelson after early voting results indicated the mayoral incumbent was leading the polls during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. is greeted by supporters while awaiting the election results during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr., left, watches on as supporters react to the announcement by campaign manager Richard Garner, center, indicating the mayoral incumbent was leading the polls during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Bonita Springs mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. is congratulated by campaign manager Richard Garner after Garner makes the announcement Nelson had won the mayoral election during his election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Richard Garner, campaign manager for Bonita Springs incumbent mayor Ben Nelson, Jr. keeps an eye on closing polls during Nelson's election party on Tuesday night at the Trianon Hotel in Bonita Springs.

Incumbent Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson will keep his title, at least for another four years.



Full gallery »Naples City Council 2012 Election Results

  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Teresa Heitmann, left, checks on the poll results alongside Emily Thoemke during a party at her home in Old Naples on Tuesday night. Later in the evening she learned that she had been voted on to Naples City Council.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Teresa Heitmann, center, chats with friends during an election results watch party at her family's home in Old Naples on Tuesday night. Later in the evening she learned that she had been voted on to Naples City Council.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Penny Taylor, center, hugs Cheryl Coyle goodbye after learning Taylor was more than likely not going to be elected to Naples City Council on Tuesday night at Bayfront Inn in Naples.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Teresa Heitmann, center, chats with Judy Thompson, second left, and Patti Thompson, during an election results watch party at her family's home in Old Naples on Tuesday night. Later in the evening she learned that she had been voted on to Naples City Council.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Penny Taylor chats with Lou Vlasho after Taylor learned that she lost in the election for Naples City Council at Bayfront Inn on Tuesday night.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Teresa Heitmann, center, checks on the poll results alongside friends and family during a party at her home in Old Naples on Tuesday night. Later in the evening she learned that she had been voted on to Naples City Council.


Full gallery »Mitt Romney wins big in Florida

  • Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, kisses his wife Ann with his family onstage at his Florida primary primary night rally in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  • Republican presidential candidate former House Speaker Newt Gingrich spiles during a Florida Republican presidential primary night rally, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
  • Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney smiles as he is welcomed to the stage during his victory celebration after winning the Florida primary election Tuesday Jan. 31, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  • Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, waves to supporters with his wife Ann and family at his Florida primary primary night rally in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  • Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, speaks to supporters at his Florida primary primary night rally in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  • Republican presidential candidate former House Speaker Newt Gingrich waves as he arrives to a Florida Republican presidential primary night rally, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich held rallies Tuesday night in Florida.



Full gallery »St. Ann School students get a dose of nature during Catholic Schools Week

  • David Albers/Staff - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Investigator Gregg Stastny, left, shares a baby alligator with preschoolers Olivia McConnelee, Beckett Murtack, Antonio Calero and Roman Wright, left to right, during a presentation to students at St. Ann Catholic School on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Naples. The nature presentation was part of the school's Catholic Schools Week where students, faculty and staff celebrate parochial education with special programs, assemblies and activities.
  • David Albers/Staff - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Investigator Gregg Stastny shares a baby alligator with teacher Erica Huck, and kindergartners Emily Allain, Nico Aladics, Ryan Meister, Gabby Bobzien and Clark Purdom, left to right, at St. Ann Catholic School on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Naples. The nature presentation was part of the school's Catholic Schools Week where students, faculty and staff celebrate parochial education with special programs, assemblies and activities.
  • David Albers/Staff - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Investigator Gregg Stastny shares a baby alligator with students at St. Ann Catholic School on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Naples. The nature presentation was part of the school's Catholic Schools Week where students, faculty and staff celebrate parochial education with special programs, assemblies and activities.
  • David Albers/Staff - Students view a baby alligator during a presentation by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Investigator Gregg Stastny at St. Ann Catholic School on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Naples. The nature presentation was part of the school's Catholic Schools Week where students, faculty and staff celebrate parochial education with special programs, assemblies and activities.
  • David Albers/Staff - Preschoolers pet a baby alligator during a presentation by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Investigator Gregg Stastny at St. Ann Catholic School on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Naples. The nature presentation was part of the school's Catholic Schools Week where students, faculty and staff celebrate parochial education with special programs, assemblies and activities.
  • David Albers/Staff - Students return to class after a nature presentation by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Investigator Gregg Stastny at St. Ann Catholic School on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Naples. The nature presentation was part of the school's Catholic Schools Week where students, faculty and staff celebrate parochial education with special programs, assemblies and activities.


Full gallery »Southwest Florida home sales: Jan. 31, 2012

  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Christine Waldren Name of agency Realtor is with: Coldwell Banker Marco Island Square footage: 814 No. of bedrooms: 2 No. of bathrooms: 2 Address of home sold: 44 Greenbrier Street, Building 2, No. 103 Subdivision: Mariner Condominium, Marco Island City: Marco Island County: Collier Date of sale: Jan. 18, 2012 Sale price: $145,000 Contact information: 239-564-4523
  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Christine Waldren Name of agency Realtor is with: Coldwell Banker Marco Island Square footage: 1,137 No. of bedrooms: 2 No. of bathrooms: 2 Address of home sold: 921 Seagrape Drive, No. 206 Subdivision: Marisol Plaza City: Marco Island County: Collier Date of sale: Jan. 5, 2012 Sale price: $200,000 Contact information: 239-564-4523
  • Name of Realtor selling home (listing agent): Lesley A. Garlock and Terrilyn VanGorder Name of agency: South Bay Realty Square Footage: 2,500 No. of bedrooms: 4-plus No. of bathrooms: 2.5 Address of sold property: 2812 Amberwood Lane Subdivision: Valencia Lakes City: Naples County: Collier Date of sale: Jan. 13, 2012 Sold price: $185,000 Contact information: 239-289-1351
  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Judi Martin & The Grant Group Name of agency Realtor is with: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Square footage: 1,376 No. of bedrooms: 3 No. of bathrooms: 2 Address of home sold: 27075 Belle Rio Drive Subdivision: Bonita Farms City: Bonita Springs County: Lee County Date of sale: Jan. 17, 2012 Sale price: $157,000 Contact information: 239-273-0476
  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Anne Henning Name of agency Realtor is with: Premiere Plus Realty Square footage: 3,117 No. of bedrooms: 3-plus No. of bathrooms: 3.5 Address of home sold: 5096 Cerromar Drive Subdivision: Naples Lake Country Club City: Naples County: Collier Date of sale: Jan. 20, 2012 Sale price: $799,999 Contact information: 239-793-6493
  • Name of Realtor selling the home: Laurie Bellico Name of agency Realtor is with: John R. Wood Realtors Square footage: 4,465 No. of bedrooms: 4-plus No. of bathrooms: 5 Address of home sold: 539 Rudder Road Subdivision: Moorings City: Naples County: Collier Date of sale: Dec. 9, 2011 Sale price: $1.95 million Contact information: 239-293-9389


Full gallery »State's only pet ambulance

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Southwest Florida Veterinary Specialists & 24-Hour Emergency Hospital now has a fully-equipped pet ambulance. The ambulance has been operational for about two weeks.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Veterinarian Wendy Arsenault and the staff at Southwest Florida Veterinary Specialists & 24-Hour Emergency Hospital now have a fully-equipped pet ambulance. Arsenault said it's the only one in the state, and one of the few in the country.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Veterinarian Wendy Arsenault and the staff at Southwest Florida Veterinary Specialists & 24-Hour Emergency Hospital now have a fully-equipped pet ambulance. Arsenault said it's the only one in the state, and one of the few in the country.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff A fully-equipped pet ambulance, complete with defibrillator, has been added to Southwest Florida Veterinary Specialists & 24-Hour Emergency Hospital now have a fully-equipped pet ambulance. The ambulance has been operational for about two weeks.


Full gallery »Python training class at Big Cypress National Preserve

  • Greg Kahn/Staff A 13-foot long burmese python is used to train staff members at Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida on Jan. 27, 2012. Attendees learned how to capture the invasive species, and secure them in a pillow case.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Law enforcement Park Ranger Lucas Conrad, left, grabs the area just behind the head of a burmese python during a training class in proper capture techniques for staff members at Big Cypress National Preserve on Jan. 27, 2012. Each attendee had an opportunity to capture and bag a python during the training.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Law enforcement Park Ranger Matt Phillipson, right, along with Robin Hayes wrestle with a 13-foot-long python during a training class in proper capture techniques for staff members at Big Cypress National Preserve on Jan. 27, 2012. Each attendee had an opportunity to capture and bag a python during the training.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Attendees gather as Jeff Fobb, captain of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Venom One Unit, center, shows how to tell the sex of a python during a training class in proper capture techniques for staff members at Big Cypress National Preserve on Jan. 27, 2012. Each attendee had an opportunity to capture and bag a python during the training.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff A 13-foot long burmese python, which was used to train staff members at Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida, rests after being put back into a pillow case on Jan. 27, 2012. Attendees learned how to capture the invasive species, and secure them in a pillow case.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Betty Worley grabs the tail of a 13-foot-long python during a training class in proper capture techniques for staff members at Big Cypress National Preserve on Jan. 27, 2012. Each attendee had an opportunity to capture and bag a python during the training.


Full gallery »Run for the Paws 2012

  • The Run for the Paws on Saturday, January 28, 2012 drew more than 700 participants for the walk/run to raise money for The Humane Society Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright
  • The Run for the Paws on Saturday, January 28, 2012 drew more than 700 participants for the walk/run to raise money for The Humane Society Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright
  • The Run for the Paws on Saturday, January 28, 2012 drew more than 700 participants for the walk/run to raise money for The Humane Society Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright
  • The Run for the Paws on Saturday, January 28, 2012 drew more than 700 participants for the walk/run to raise money for The Humane Society Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright
  • The Run for the Paws on Saturday, January 28, 2012 drew more than 700 participants for the walk/run to raise money for The Humane Society Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright
  • The Run for the Paws on Saturday, January 28, 2012 drew more than 700 participants for the walk/run to raise money for The Humane Society Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright


Full gallery »Michael Joyner pleads 'no contest' to charges surrounding SUV crash with golf cart

  • David Albers/Staff - Estero resident Michael Joyner, center, leaves Collier Circuit Judge Fred Hardt's courtroom with his attorney, Jerry Berry, on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in Naples. Joyner, 54, pleaded no contest to charges surrounding a crash where an SUV hit a golf cart carrying three people in the parking lot of the Quarry residential community during the ACE Group Classic golf tournament in February 2010.
  • David Albers/Staff - Estero resident Michael Joyner, center, speaks with his attorney, Jerry Berry, before a hearing in Collier Circuit Judge Fred Hardt's courtroom on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in Naples. Joyner, 54, pleaded no contest to charges surrounding a crash where an SUV hit a golf cart carrying three people in the parking lot of the Quarry residential community during the ACE Group Classic golf tournament in February 2010.
  • David Albers/Staff - Estero resident Michael Joyner appears at a hearing in Collier Circuit Judge Fred Hardt's courtroom on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in Naples. Joyner, 54, pleaded no contest to charges surrounding a crash where an SUV hit a golf cart carrying three people in the parking lot of the Quarry residential community during the ACE Group Classic golf tournament in February 2010.
  • David Albers/Staff - Estero resident Michael Joyner appears at a hearing in Collier Circuit Judge Fred Hardt's courtroom on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in Naples. Joyner, 54, pleaded no contest to charges surrounding a crash where an SUV hit a golf cart carrying three people in the parking lot of the Quarry residential community during the ACE Group Classic golf tournament in February 2010.
  • David Albers/Staff - Collier Circuit Judge Fred Hardt presides over a hearing with Estero resident Michael Joyner on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in Naples. Joyner, 54, pleaded no contest to charges surrounding a crash where an SUV hit a golf cart carrying three people in the parking lot of the Quarry residential community during the ACE Group Classic golf tournament in February 2010.
  • David Albers/Staff - Collier Circuit Judge Fred Hardt presides over a hearing with Estero resident Michael Joyner on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in Naples. Joyner, 54, pleaded no contest to charges surrounding a crash where an SUV hit a golf cart carrying three people in the parking lot of the Quarry residential community during the ACE Group Classic golf tournament in February 2010.



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