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Tara Bliet accepted the Jefferson Award Tuesday for her father, Dean Bliet, a slain Fort Myers social activist and volunteer.

Rick Popoff stands with the metal sculpture "Sway."

Tara Bliet accepted the Jefferson Award Tuesday for her father, Dean Bliet, a slain Fort Myers social activist and volunteer.

Boys will be boys. That's evident in the case of Brandon Labrada, left, and Max Guillaum who enjoyed a little horsing around during a break in summer camp proceedings at Manatee Elementary School.

A blindfolded R.J. Munoz seeks out a victim to tag during a play session at the summer fun and educational camp at Manatee Elementary School.

Keanna Alvarez, center, and friends Kancy Delus, left, and Briana Hernandez enjoy a game during a summer fun and educational camp made possible by the Marco Island YMCA, soon to be renamed the Greater Marco Island YMCA because of outreach programs beyond the island such as this.

Lee County manager Don Stilwell hugs county employee Larry Hart Tuesday after the Lee County Commissioners voted to not suspend Stilwell with pay in the wake of a conflict of interest investigation.

Lee County manager Don Stilwell smiles at the conclusion of a special meeting of the Lee County Commission where commissioners decided not to suspend him with pay. Stilwell will continue in his roll as city manager until an investigation clears him of wrongdoing in land dealings with his son-in-law, Samir Cabrera.

Richard Cameron, left, and Terry Odom, right, talk while Cameron's children Brandon, 15, and Jessica, 17, play with a cell phone outside East Naples Station 20 after the two men received the Community Lifesaving Award from the East Naples Fire Department on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. The men were given the award after they saved the life of Ray Davis by pulling him from his SUV as it sank in the lake near Lakewood Country Club's 18th hole on July 3, 2008. Davis had had a medical emergency and lost control of his vehicle, causing him veer into the lake.

Emergency workers from multiple agencies and members of the public attend a closed-casket visitation service for Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman at Fort Myers Memorial Garden on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in Fort Myers, Fla. Widman was killed Friday responding to a disturbance outside a downtown night club. David Albers/ Staff

Emergency workers from multiple agencies and members of the public attend a closed-casket visitation service for Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman at Fort Myers Memorial Garden on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in Fort Myers, Fla. Widman was killed Friday responding to a disturbance outside a downtown night club. David Albers/ Staff

Emergency workers from multiple agencies and members of the public attend a closed-casket visitation service for Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman at Fort Myers Memorial Garden on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in Fort Myers, Fla. Widman was killed Friday responding to a disturbance outside a downtown night club. David Albers/ Staff

Emergency workers from multiple agencies and members of the public attend a closed-casket visitation service for Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman at Fort Myers Memorial Garden on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in Fort Myers, Fla. Widman was killed Friday responding to a disturbance outside a downtown night club. David Albers/ Staff

Candidate for Marco Island Police Chief 2008: Edward Preston.

Just a few of the raffle items available at the benefit for Barbara McKean.

Delores Riordan browses the selection of Albanian food during a benefit for Barbara McKean. The Albanian food was provided by Gemi's Cafe.

Gemi's Cafe owners Gent and Genta Konica pose for a picture in front of the Albanian dishes they provided for the benefit for Barbara McKean.

Barbara McKean follows the raffle during a benefit to help cover her medical expenses.

Yuri and Vionna Konica pose with a bird house that Yuri won in a raffle during a benefit to help cover Barbara McKean's medical expenses.

Candidate for Marco Island Police Chief 2008: Thomas Magill.

Candidate for Marco Island Police Chief 2008: Nicholas Kaiser.

From left, Jokers Jeannie Bozeman, Esther Heussner, and Gloria Goldberg cheer on their teammate during the putting challenge at the Carlisle Naples Summer Olympics. Jennifer Whitney/ staff

Executive Chef Robert Aylwin keeps saucepots simmering on the stove's front burners.

Joker Joe Thomas is cheered on after getting a spare during the Carlisle Naples Summer Olympic Challenge Thursday morning. Jennifer Whitney/ staff

Old Marco Pub Executive Chef Robert Aylwin says he doesn't mind the heat when he cooks in the kitchen.

During the bowling competition Tuesday morning at the Carlisle Naples Summer Olympic Challenge, Joker Jean Curcio takes her turn. The Jokers finished first after 8 rounds, but it was a very close game. According to activities coordinator Sue Dumas, "Jean wins the award for style." Jennifer Whitney/ staff

Old Marco Pub's Executive Chef Robert Aylwin occasionally comes out to the dining room to chat with guests.

An athlete cheers on his teammate during the Carlisle Naples Summer Olympics putting challenge. Jennifer Whitney/ staff

Danny Nelson, vice president of Tetra Tech in Fort Myers, talks with Florida Department of Environmental Protection appraisal bureau chief Mike Herran about environmental services at the annual environmental permitting summer school at the Marco Island Marriott Friday. More than 800 environmental professionals from all over the state, including City of Naples Environmental Specialist Nancy Richie, attended last week's conference.

A scrabble player keeps score during the scrabble competition at the Naples Carlisle Summer Olympic Challenge. This is the fourth year in a row the assisted living facility has held the Summer Olympics. Jennifer Whitney/ staff

Cathy O'Clarke's Irish Pub, a landmark at the south end of Marco in the Mission Walk Plaza, is celebrating seven years in business this week with a host of specials.

Joker Ann Lublin rose out of her wheel chair to participate in the putting challenge Tuesday afternoon at the Carlisle Naples Summer Olympic Challenge. Jennifer Whitney/ staff

On Tuesday, July 22 during the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge scrabble competition, Leonore Reich helps her opponents clear the board for the next game. Reich and friends typically play scrabble twice a week. Jennifer Whitney/ staff

Chef Santiago Echavarria of Scenes on the Bay.

On Tuesday morning, July 22, during the walking challenge at the Carlisle Naples Summer Olympic Challenge, Grasshopper Fred Newman congratulates teammate Roger Sommerville, 90, who finished the quarter mile walk last at 19 minutes and 19 seconds. "I feel fine," he said. "I'm ready for breakfast." Jennifer Whitney/ staff

Beef Pho.

Adolpho Montoya maneuvers to get a shot off in an indoor soccer game at the YMCA.

Adolpho Bedella, left, and teammate Jerry Reyes advance down court in an indoor soccer game at the MCA on Sunday. Both play for the Lely High soccer team.

Ardany Rivas has his eyes on the seemingly fluorescent volleyball in a YMCA indoor soccer game on Sunday.

The R. M. Technologies goalie makes a foot save in a fast and furious indoor soccer game at the YMCA on Sunday.

Collier 2 goalie Esteban Bogle makes a seat-of-his-pants save as Adolfo Bedolla cringes slightly from the speed of the kicked ball.

Guervy Williamceau, 13, right, and Bernardino Salas, 13, left, watch as another boy shoots a jump shot on the playground of Immokalee Middle School during a meeting of the Immokalee Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. This is the first year the Boys and Girls Club has been available to the children of Immokalee. The program, which ends July 25, had 165 middle school-aged children enroll. Ed Matthews / Staff

Briana Reyna, 12, runs toward her shoes in a effort to win the "100 meter race with a twist" during classes at the Boys and Girls Club in Immokalee on Tuesday, July 22, 2208. With only socks on their feet, the kids had to run from the starting line to a pair of baseball bats, spin around them seven times, run back and put their shoes on and tie them as fast as they could This is the first year the Boys and Girls Club has been available to the children of Immokalee. The program, which ends July 25, had 165 middle school-aged children enroll. Ed Matthews / Staff

Ernesto Salas, 12, adds decoration to a lab board created during at science class at the Immokalee Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Immokalee Middle School. This is the first year the Boys and Girls Club has been available to the children of Immokalee. The program, which ends July 25, had 165 middle school-aged children enroll. Ed Matthews / Staff

Gym teacher Bobby Gonzalez throws a wiffle ball to Meline Mateo, 12, during a game at meeting of the Boys and Girls Club at Immokalee Middle School on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. This is the first year the Boys and Girls Club has been available to the children of Immokalee. The program, which ends July 25, had 165 middle school-aged children enroll. Ed Matthews / Staff

Olna Astrel, 14, laughs while running to the finish line during the 100-meter dash with a twist during a class at the Immokalee Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. With only socks on their feet, the kids had to run from the starting line to a pair of baseball bats, spin around them seven times, run back and put their shoes on and tie them as fast as they could. This is the first year the Boys and Girls Club has been available to the children of Immokalee. The program, which ends July 25, had 165 middle school-aged children enroll. Ed Matthews / Staff

Mary Jerome, 12, smiles at a friend while making bracelets during a class at the Immokalee Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday, June 22, 2008. This is the first year the Boys and Girls Club has been available to the children of Immokalee. The program, which ends July 25, had 165 middle school-aged children enroll.Ed Matthews / Staff

Red beans and rice awaits consumption for a "Caribbean Taste Lunch" on Friday, April 25, 2008 at Palmetto Ridge High School. The PRHS Hip Hop Club held the event to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month serving a buffet style lunch of traditional dishes and an exploration of Haiti's rich culture and history. David Albers/ Staff

Sixteen-year-old Olivia Moline, right, and Joyce Gayo, 18, prepare a sweet potato cake during a "Caribbean Taste Lunch" on Friday, April 25, 2008 at Palmetto Ridge High School. The PRHS Hip Hop Club held the event to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month serving a buffet style lunch of traditional dishes and an exploration of Haiti's rich culture and history. David Albers/ Staff

Students gather in a social studies classroom during a "Caribbean Taste Lunch" on Friday, April 25, 2008 at Palmetto Ridge High School. The PRHS Hip Hop Club held the event to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month serving a buffet style lunch of traditional dishes and an exploration of Haiti's rich culture and history. David Albers/ Staff

A plate of fresh papaya awaits consumption during a "Caribbean Taste Lunch" on Friday, April 25, 2008 at Palmetto Ridge High School. The PRHS Hip Hop Club held the event to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month serving a buffet style lunch of traditional dishes and an exploration of Haiti's rich culture and history. David Albers/ Staff

Adult ESOL Coordinator Suze Lindor, a native of Haiti, gives a presentation on the rich history of her home country during a "Caribbean Taste Lunch" on Friday, April 25, 2008 at Palmetto Ridge High School. The PRHS Hip Hop Club held the event to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month serving a buffet style lunch of traditional dishes and an exploration of Haiti's rich culture and history. David Albers/ Staff

Mathematics teacher Juniace Senecharles, right, explains the various dishes of the "Caribbean Taste Lunch" to Principal Roy Terry on Friday, April 25, 2008, at Palmetto Ridge High School. The PRHS Hip Hop Club held the event to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month serving a buffet style lunch of traditional dishes and an exploration of Haiti's rich culture and history.

Sixteen-year-old Olivia Moline, left, and Jessica Gayo, 18, dance "compas" to traditional Haitian music during a "Caribbean Taste Lunch" for teachers on Friday at Palmetto Ridge High School. "You have to feel the rhythm in your body and just groove," Moline said about the dance style. The PRHS Hip Hop Club held the event to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month serving a buffet style lunch of traditional dishes and an exploration of Haiti's rich culture and history. David Albers/ Staff

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