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Full gallery »Resident involved in legal battle with Fifth-Third Bank

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Helen Valent, stands inside her home on Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples on May 25, 2012. Valent is in a legal battle with Fifth-Third Bank over her home because she said her money was invested improperly by the bank.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Helen Valent, stands inside her home on Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples on May 25, 2012. Valent is in a legal battle with Fifth-Third Bank over her home because she said her money was invested improperly by the bank.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Helen Valent, stands inside her home on Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples on May 25, 2012. Valent is in a legal battle with Fifth-Third Bank over her home because she said her money was invested improperly by the bank.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Helen Valent, stands inside her home on Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples on May 25, 2012. Valent is in a legal battle with Fifth-Third Bank over her home because she said her money was invested improperly by the bank.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Helen Valent, stands inside her home on Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples on May 25, 2012. Valent is in a legal battle with Fifth-Third Bank over her home because she said her money was invested improperly by the bank.


Full gallery »Boat sales up for first time since 2006

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Nancy Dinunzio, left, prepares for a day on the boat with her dogs Sarabi, center, an 11-week-old rottweiler, center and Wilson, right, a golden retreiver at Wolcott Marine in Naples on May 24, 2012. Dinunzio, left, and her husband Joe, bought the 18-foot Century boat this year. Retail boat sales in the U.S. have increased for the first time since 2006.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes at Wolcott Marine in Naples on May 24, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes at Wolcott Marine in Naples on May 24, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Trevor Aho, a detail specialist, restores the hull of a boat at Wolcott Marine in Naples on May 24, 2012. Retail boat sales in the U.S. have increased for the first time since 2006.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes at Wolcott Marine in Naples on May 24, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Carlos Rivero uses primer while painting the bottom of a pontoon boat at Wolcott Marine in Naples on May 24, 2012. Retail boat sales in the U.S. have increased for the first time since 2006.


Full gallery »New LeeSar Complex in Fort Myers

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes from the new LeeSar complex in Fort Myers on May 24, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Workers install components in the kitchen for 'cook n' chill' services as construction continued at Cullinary Solutions, inside the new LeeSar complex in Fort Myers on May 24, 2012. Cullinary Solutions will provide food preparation services for Lee Memorial Hospitals when they open.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes from the new LeeSar complex in Fort Myers on May 24, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff A worker rolls cables through the Operations Distribution Center at the new LeeSar complex in Fort Myers on May 25, 2012. The building, which is about 197,000 square feet, will provide sterile processing, pharmaceutical repackaging as well as other services for Lee Memorial Health System, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System, and two other hospitals outside the region.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes from the new LeeSar complex in Fort Myers on May 24, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes from the new LeeSar complex in Fort Myers on May 24, 2012.


Full gallery »Community School Graduation ceremony

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes from Community School of Naples Class of 2012 Commencement Exercises on May 25, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes from Community School of Naples Class of 2012 Commencement Exercises on May 25, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes from Community School of Naples Class of 2012 Commencement Exercises on May 25, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes from Community School of Naples Class of 2012 Commencement Exercises on May 25, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes from Community School of Naples Class of 2012 Commencement Exercises on May 25, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes from Community School of Naples Class of 2012 Commencement Exercises on May 25, 2012.


Full gallery »Protests at HMA annual meeting in Naples

  • Greg Kahn/Staff About a dozen protesters stand next to the entrance at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples to voice their frustrations during Health Management Associates' Board of Directors and Shareholders meeting on Tuesday May 22, 2012. Protestors said HMA doesn't take quality of care seriously and the company is putting profits above patients.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Mary Tallouzi, right, a representative for the Wounded Warrior Project, is embraced by Health Management Associates' CEO Gary Newsome, center, after Tallouzi was presented a check for $25,000 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples on May 22, 2012. The non-profit organization was given the donation at a special ceremony during the annual HMA board of directors and shareholders meeting on Tuesday.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff About a dozen protesters stand next to the entrance at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples to voice their frustrations during Health Management Associates' Board of Directors and Shareholders meeting on Tuesday May 22, 2012. Protestors said HMA doesn't take quality of care seriously and the company is putting profits above patients.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff About a dozen protesters stand next to the entrance at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples to voice their frustrations during Health Management Associates' Board of Directors and Shareholders meeting on Tuesday May 22, 2012. Protestors said HMA doesn't take quality of care seriously and the company is putting profits above patients.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Scenes during Health Management Associates' annual meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples on May 22, 2012.


Full gallery »SpaceX launches private supply ship

  • The Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket is seen during a time exposure as it lifts off from space launch complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Cape Canaveral early Tuesday, May 22, 2012. This launch marks the first time, a private company sends its own rocket to deliver supplies to the international space station. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
  • The Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket lifts off from space launch complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Cape Canaveral early Tuesday, May 22, 2012. This launch marks the first time, a private company sends its own rocket to deliver supplies to the international space station. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
  • The Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket lifts off from space launch complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Cape Canaveral early Tuesday, May 22, 2012. This launch marks the first time, a private company sends its own rocket to deliver supplies to the international space station. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
  • The Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket lifts off from space launch complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Cape Canaveral early Tuesday, May 22, 2012. This launch marks the first time, a private company sends its own rocket to deliver supplies to the international space station. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
  • The Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket lifts off from space launch complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Cape Canaveral early Tuesday, May 22, 2012. This launch marks the first time, a private company sends its own rocket to deliver supplies to the international space station. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
  • Workers, bottom, check out the engines on the Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket on space launch complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Cape Canaveral early Saturday, May 19, 2012. An early morning launch was aborted with a mere half-second remaining before liftoff, when the onboard computers automatically shut everything down. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

This launch marks the first time, a private company sends its own rocket to deliver supplies to the international space station.



Full gallery »Swimming lessons at Golden Gate Aquatics Facility

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Swim instructor Ashlyn Farrar, center, teaches Carolina Hipolito, 5, how to float in the pool while other children wait their turn at Golden Gate Aquatics Facility in East Naples on May 21, 2012. Dozens of children from Grace Place, many who had never been in a pool before, began their 10 days of free swimming lessons Monday. The drowning prevention class was started because, according to Diane Ponton, director of family literacy at Grace Place, drowning is the lead cause of accidental deaths in children age 1-4 in Collier County.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Swim instructor Ashlyn Farrar, right, teaches Jenny Morales, 4, how to float in the pool while other children wait their turn at Golden Gate Aquatics Facility in East Naples on May 21, 2012. Dozens of children from Grace Place, many who had never been in a pool before, began their 10 days of free swimming lessons Monday. The drowning prevention class was started because, according to Diane Ponton, director of family literacy at Grace Place, drowning is the lead cause of accidental deaths in children age 1-4 in Collier County.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Swim instructor Kate Davenport, center, helps Daniela Chaves, 4, get back to side of the pool while other children wait their turn at Golden Gate Aquatics Facility in East Naples on May 21, 2012. Dozens of children from Grace Place, many who had never been in a pool before, began their 10 days of free swimming lessons Monday. The drowning prevention class was started because, according to Diane Ponton, director of family literacy at Grace Place, drowning is the lead cause of accidental deaths in children age 1-4 in Collier County.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Swim instructor Kate Davenport, center, helps Alexander Zuniga, 4, get back to side of the pool at Golden Gate Aquatics Facility in East Naples on May 21, 2012. Dozens of children from Grace Place, many who had never been in a pool before, began their 10 days of free swimming lessons Monday. The drowning prevention class was started because, according to Diane Ponton, director of family literacy at Grace Place, drowning is the lead cause of accidental deaths in children age 1-4 in Collier County.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Swim instructor Kate Davenport, center, helps Daniela Chaves, 4, right, get back to the side of the pool while Ashlyn Farrar, left, helps another child at Golden Gate Aquatics Facility in East Naples on May 21, 2012. Dozens of children from Grace Place, many who had never been in a pool before, began their 10 days of free swimming lessons Monday. The drowning prevention class was started because, according to Diane Ponton, director of family literacy at Grace Place, drowning is the lead cause of accidental deaths in children age 1-4 in Collier County.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Swim instructor Kate Davenport, center, helps Mario Aguilar, 5, right, get back to the side of the pool while Ashlyn Farrar, left, helps another child at Golden Gate Aquatics Facility in East Naples on May 21, 2012. Dozens of children from Grace Place, many who had never been in a pool before, began their 10 days of free swimming lessons Monday. The drowning prevention class was started because, according to Diane Ponton, director of family literacy at Grace Place, drowning is the lead cause of accidental deaths in children age 1-4 in Collier County.


Full gallery »"Ring of Fire" Eclipse 2012

  • Hikers watch an annular eclipse from Papago Park in Phoenix on Sunday, May 20, 2012. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible to wide areas across China, Japan and elsewhere in the region before moving across the Pacific to be seen in parts of the western United States. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Michael Chow)
  • A partial annular solar eclipse is seen over Beijing, China, Monday, May 21, 2012. Millions of Asians watched as a rare 'ring of fire' eclipse crossed their skies early Monday. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible to wide areas across the continent. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
  • The annular eclipse seen from Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sunday, May 20, 2012. The western United States watched as a rare 'ring of fire' eclipse crossed their skies. (AP Photo/The Albuquerque Journal, Greg Sorber)
  • The moon slides across the sun, showing a blazing halo of light, during an annular eclipse at a waterfront park in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Monday, May 21, 2012. Millions of Asians watched as a rare 'ring of fire' eclipse crossed their skies early Monday. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible to wide areas across the continent. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)
  • An annular solar eclipse appears Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Chandler, Ariz. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible to wide areas across China, Japan and elsewhere in the region before moving across the Pacific to be seen in parts of the western United States. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • An annular eclipse appears Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Lubbock, Texas. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible to wide areas across China, Japan and elsewhere in the region before moving across the Pacific to be seen in parts of the western United States. (AP Photo/The Avalanche-Journal, Zach Long) ALL LOCAL TV OUT

Skywatchers from Mount Fuji to the Grand Canyon enjoyed a treat: the moon nearly blotting out the sun to create a dramatic "ring of fire" over a narrow strip of eastern Asia and the western United States. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes in front of the sun leaving only a golden ring around its edges, was visible in Asia early Monday. It then moved across the Pacific - and the international dateline - and was seen in parts of the western United States Sunday afternoon.



Full gallery »Harley-Davidson Naples Freedom Ride 2012

  • Jack Fulmer's 1990 Soft Tail sports an eagle and a Marine Corps emblem. Over 200 motorcyclists joined the Freedom Ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership to Stan's seafood restaurant in Goodland on Sunday morning, raising funds to support wounded veterans and their families. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The cyclists cross the bridge at Goodland. Over 200 motorcyclists joined the Freedom Ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership to Stan's seafood restaurant in Goodland on Sunday morning, raising funds to support wounded veterans and their families. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • Shirley Oedekerk and Fran Brown dress for the occasion. Over 200 motorcyclists joined the Freedom Ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership to Stan's seafood restaurant in Goodland on Sunday morning, raising funds to support wounded veterans and their families. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The cyclists cross the bridge at Goodland, with Old Glory flying. Over 200 motorcyclists joined the Freedom Ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership to Stan's seafood restaurant in Goodland on Sunday morning, raising funds to support wounded veterans and their families. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The cyclists cross the bridge at Goodland. Over 200 motorcyclists joined the Freedom Ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership to Stan's seafood restaurant in Goodland on Sunday morning, raising funds to support wounded veterans and their families. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent
  • The cyclists cross the bridge at Goodland. Over 200 motorcyclists joined the Freedom Ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership to Stan's seafood restaurant in Goodland on Sunday morning, raising funds to support wounded veterans and their families. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

More than 200 motorcyclists joined the Freedom Ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership on Pine Ridge Road to Stan's seafood restaurant in Goodland on Sunday morning, raising funds to support wounded veterans and their families.



Full gallery »Laser cataract surgery at Suncoast Surgery Center

  • David Albers/Staff - Laser operator Kasey Phillips keeps Marco Island resident Catherine MacPherson company as they prepare for laser cataract surgery at the Suncoast Surgery Center on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Fort Myers.
  • David Albers/Staff - Marco Island resident Catherine MacPherson is prepared for bladeless laser cataract surgery at the Suncoast Surgery Center on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Fort Myers. The new procedure utilizes a computer-guided laser to prepare the eye for lens replacement.
  • David Albers/Staff - Eye surgeon Dr. Jonathan Frantz aligns a computer-controlled laser to the eye of patient Catherine MacPherson while performing a bladeless laser cataract surgery at the Suncoast Surgery Center on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Fort Myers.
  • David Albers/Staff - Eye surgeon Dr. Jonathan Frantz aligns a computer-controlled laser to the eye of patient Catherine MacPherson while performing a bladeless laser cataract surgery at the Suncoast Surgery Center on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Fort Myers.
  • David Albers/Staff - The cataract-inflicted lens of an eye is split into pieces for removal during a bladeless laser cataract surgery at the Suncoast Surgery Center on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Fort Myers.
  • David Albers/Staff - Eye surgeon Dr. Jonathan Frantz, left, prepares to perform bladeless laser cataract surgery at the Suncoast Surgery Center on Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Fort Myers.


Full gallery »Paradise Food Truck Rally May 2012

  • Nana Ninas with its colorful paint scheme features Cuban cuisine. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Demitrio Urt of The Rio Latin Flavor food truck shows a premiere dish of Brazilian Steak Platter. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Stefano Accomando gets ready to send out a Mozzarella and Ricotta pie for those with an Italian taste of the day. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • The most popular specialty item of The Mobile Culinary Kitchen is the Columbian Hot Dog made by chefs Angela and Eloy, who are trained multi-cultural cuisine chefs, who gave up regular kitchen positions in fine restaurants to go on the road with their talents. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Many food truck members say that the Casino visit is a popular stop for them, while most of their regular business is on the east Coast the trip to Immokalee has become a regular favorite. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Carlos Sanchez of Nana Ninas prepares slow roasted pulled pork for a Cuban cuisine meal at the Casino. Photo / Darryl A. Wells

The Immokalee Seminole Indian Casino features many exciting shows, events, and entertainers for those who visit. Yet one of its most popular and enjoyed activities is The Paradise Food Truck Rally. The event is held on the third Sunday of each month in the parking area adjacent to the Casino. As visitors come in and go out, they get the opportunity to enjoy some of the most tasteful culinary and delightful deserts to be found in the area.



Full gallery »South Fort Myers High School graduation 2012

  • David Albers/Staff Health teacher Michele Arbour congratulates graduating seniors as they return to their seats at the South Fort Myers High School commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff South Fort Myers High School graduating senior Ashley Bitler snaps pictures of her classmates as they gather for their commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff South Fort Myers High School's graduating seniors celebrate the conclusion of their commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff South Fort Myers High School's graduating seniors celebrate the conclusion of their commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff Family and friends of graduating senior Daniel Perez celebrate his graduation at the South Fort Myers High School commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff Health teacher Michele Arbour congratulates graduating seniors as they return to their seats at the South Fort Myers High School commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.


Full gallery »2012 Estero High School graduation

  • David Albers/Staff Graduating seniors, including Cesar Ixcayau and Amanda Jacobsen, move their tassels to signify their graduation during the Estero High School commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff Graduating senior Nick Levesque waves to his family after receiving his diploma during the Estero High School commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff Graduating seniors from Estero High School prepare to receive their diplomas during their commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff Estero High School Principal George Clover is decorated with silver stickers by each graduating senior as they receive their diplomas during their commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff Eighteen-year-old graduate Maria Romero is congratulated by family at the conclusion of the Estero High School commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff Estero High School Principal George Clover is decorated with silver stickers by each graduating senior as they receive their diplomas during their commencement ceremony at Germain Arena on Sunday, May, 20, 2012, in Estero.


Full gallery »Local business wins lawsuit against major corporation

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Ronald Hofer, the CEO of Grail Semiconductors, a three-person company that Hofer runs from his home in Naples, recently won a $124-million lawsuit, alleging patent infringement against multinational conglomerate Mitsubishi Electric.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Ronald Hofer, the CEO of Grail Semiconductors, a three-person company that Hofer runs from his home in Naples, sits in his office with his dog Mancha on May 17, 2012. Hofer's company recently won a $124-million lawsuit, alleging patent infringement against multinational conglomerate Mitsubishi Electric.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Ronald Hofer, the CEO of Grail Semiconductors, a three-person company that Hofer runs from his home in Naples, recently won a $124-million lawsuit, alleging patent infringement against multinational conglomerate Mitsubishi Electric.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Ronald Hofer, the CEO of Grail Semiconductors, a three-person company that Hofer runs from his home in Naples, sits in his office with his dog Mancha on May 17, 2012. Hofer's company recently won a $124-million lawsuit, alleging patent infringement against multinational conglomerate Mitsubishi Electric.


Full gallery »House calls a part of Lee Memorial Heath System

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Dr. Rabia Khan, takes the blood pressure of Betty Dehmlow while making a house call on Monday, May 14, 2012. Khan is the first doctor to be in Lee Memorial Heath System's House Calls program, which sends Khan to patient's homes instead of them coming in for repeat hospital visits. Khan visits homes three days a week and sees a variety of patients over the course of a day, while also visiting nursing homes.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Dr. Rabia Khan, searches for the correct apartment while making house calls on Monday, May 14, 2012. Khan is the first doctor to be in Lee Memorial Heath System's House Calls program, which sends Khan to patient's homes instead of them coming in for repeat hospital visits. Khan visits homes three days a week and sees a variety of patients over the course of a day, while also visiting nursing homes.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Dr. Rabia Khan, rolls her bag of medical equipment back to her car after a home visit on Monday, May 14, 2012. Khan is the first doctor to be in Lee Memorial Heath System's House Calls program, which sends Khan to patient's homes instead of them coming in for repeat hospital visits. Khan visits homes three days a week and sees a variety of patients over the course of a day, while also visiting nursing homes.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Dr. Rabia Khan, talks to a patient at their home on Monday, May 14, 2012. Khan is the first doctor to be in Lee Memorial Heath System's House Calls program, which sends Khan to patient's homes instead of them coming in for repeat hospital visits. Khan visits homes three days a week and sees a variety of patients over the course of a day, while also visiting nursing homes.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Dr. Rabia Khan is the first doctor to be in Lee Memorial Heath System's House Calls program, which sends Khan to patient's homes instead of them coming in for repeat hospital visits. Khan visits homes three days a week and sees a variety of patients over the course of a day, while also visiting nursing homes.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Dr. Rabia Khan, discusses medication with Betty Dehmlow while making a house call on Monday, May 14, 2012. Khan is the first doctor to be in Lee Memorial Heath System's House Calls program, which sends Khan to patient's homes instead of them coming in for repeat hospital visits. Khan visits homes three days a week and sees a variety of patients over the course of a day, while also visiting nursing homes.


Full gallery »Naples Daily News Citizen of the Year

  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Robert Iamurri was presented the 2012 Outstanding Citizen Award by Naples Daily News President and Publisher Dave Neill during the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort Friday, May 18, 2012.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Robert Iamurri learns he is the recipient of the 2012 Outstanding Citizen Award during the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort Friday, May 18, 2012
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Robert Iamurri received the 2012 Outstanding Citizen Award Friday, May 18, 2012, during the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort and said he will gladly stay in the area to coach.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Robert Iamurri received the 2012 Outstanding Citizen Award Friday, May 18, 2012, during the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort and said he will gladly stay in the area to coach.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Mary and Robert Iamurri listen to heartfelt comments from friends before Robert received the 2012 Outstanding Citizen Award Friday, May 18, 2012, during the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Robert Iamurri is congratulated by his wife, Mary, for receiving the 2012 Outstanding Citizen Award during the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort Friday, May 18, 2012.


Full gallery »First Baptist Academy Graduation

  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Keren Bocanegra congratulates classmates after the First Baptist Academy High School Commencement held at the school on Friday night.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Jonathan Bowlin receives his diploma from Dr. Hayes Wicker, senior pastor of FBA, during the First Baptist Academy High School Commencement held at the school on Friday night.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Vanessa Bedoya leads her class during the First Baptist Academy High School Commencement held at the school on Friday night.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News 26 students graduated during the First Baptist Academy High School Commencement held at the school on Friday night.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Marc Colin is congratulated by substitute teacher Barbara Hoff before the start of the First Baptist Academy High School Commencement held at the school on Friday night.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Crystal Stagg poses with her sister Heather Harp of Atlanta before the start of the First Baptist Academy High School Commencement held at the school on Friday night.


Full gallery »St. John Neumann graduation

  • Lexey Swall/Staff Graduates throw their caps in the air after the St. John Neumann commencement ceremony Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Golden Gate. Thirty-seven students received diplomas at the event.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Scenes from the St. John Neumann commencement ceremony where 37 seniors graduated Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Golden Gate.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Scenes from the St. John Neumann commencement ceremony where 37 seniors graduated Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Golden Gate.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Scenes from the St. John Neumann commencement ceremony where 37 seniors graduated Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Golden Gate.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Scenes from the St. John Neumann commencement ceremony where 37 seniors graduated Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Golden Gate.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Scenes from the St. John Neumann commencement ceremony where 37 seniors graduated Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Golden Gate.


Full gallery »Cats available for $10 at DAS

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Sammy, one of the cats up for adoption at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Kimbery Boger and Joshua Burton, shelter technicians, checks the ears, eyes and noses of cats for upper respiratory infections as part of the daily maintenance at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on May 15, 2012. Collier DAS is adopting adult cats for $10, the cost of the licensing fee, thanks to a $5,000 grant from a supporter. The program will continue until all of the $5,000 is used.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff One of the cats up for adoption at Domestic Animal Services.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Kimbery Boger, a shelter technician, checks the ears, eyes and noses of cats for upper respiratory infections as part of the daily maintenance at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on May 15, 2012. Collier DAS is adopting adult cats for $10, the cost of the licensing fee, thanks to a $5,000 grant from a supporter. The program will continue until all of the $5,000 is used.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff One of the cats up for adoption at Collier County Domestic Animal Services.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Kimbery Boger, a shelter technician, checks the ears, eyes and noses of cats for upper respiratory infections as part of the daily maintenance at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples on May 15, 2012. Collier DAS is adopting adult cats for $10, the cost of the licensing fee, thanks to a $5,000 grant from a supporter. The program will continue until all of the $5,000 is used.


Full gallery »Bonita Springs YMCA prepares for reopening

  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Tom Ross, from left, Gary Smith, and Pat Ryan work to get the area surrounding the Bonita Springs YMCA looking nice and ready to be re-opened later this month on Friday May 11, 2012. The interior of the building is nearly ready and is going through some finishing touches to make sure everything is in order.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Aaron Thompson works in the Bonita Springs YMCA on Friday May 11, 2012. The interior of the building is nearly ready and is going through some finishing touches to make sure everything is in order.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff The interior of the newly renovated Bonita Springs YMCA on Friday May 11, 2012. The interior of the building is nearly ready and is going through some finishing touches to make sure everything is in order.
  • Scott McIntyre/Staff Jay Coleman, from left, Gary Smith, and Tom Ross work to get the area surrounding the Bonita Springs YMCA looking nice and ready to be re-opened later this month on Friday May 11, 2012. The interior of the building is nearly ready and is going through some finishing touches to make sure everything is in order.



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