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City Furniture, one of Florida's most successful furniture retailers, opened its new 53,500 square foot Naples showroom to the public on Monday. The new showroom located at 14250 Tamiami Trail features a wide variety of furnishings as well as area rugs, mattresses and "The Academy of Design," an interior design service using City Furniture's selection of home furnishings.

Gaby Riestra (left) and her mother Clara Field measure a bed for Gaby at City Furniture on Monday. The store, which is one of Florida's most successful furniture retailers, opened its new 53,500 square foot Naples showroom to the public on Monday. "We came here to find me a new bed because my other one is way too small," said Riestra. City Furniture sells furniture from multiple vendors, offering a wide variety of products.

Members of the Lely Elementary School Summer Camp enjoyed a day at the Marco Island YMCA Pool.

Lely Elementary's AJ Alphonso, 5, jumps into the Marco Island YMCA Pool as part of Lely's summer camp. The Lely kids were given a swimming test and based on skills swam in the shallow or deep end of the pool.

Melanie Barcela, 6, shows Anthony Maias, 7, how to float on his back as the Lely Elementary School Summer Camp came for a field trip at the Marco Island YMCA.

Brian Ohlis.

Shaun Torrente is expected to participate in the ChampBoat Series in November at Lake Avalon in East Naples.

Terry Rinker is expected to participate in the ChampBoat Series in November at Lake Avalon in East Naples.

Longtime local speedboat racer Brian Ohlis is leading the effort to bring the ChampBoat Series national finale to Naples. The two-day charity Naples ChampBoat Grand Prix will take place Nov. 1-2 on Lake Avalon at Sugden Park in East Naples.

Greater Naples 9-10s state champion baseball team: (Left to right) Will Collins, B.J. Minarcin, John D'Amelio, Casey Santos-Ocampo, Preston Ott, Matt Vetter, Gavin Hill, Billy Zeliff, Bryce Morrow, and Chris Riley. Coaches in back row are Jack Zeliff and Chad Ott.

Jack Phillips, 71, on his 2004 Honda Goldwing Trike. Phillips just purchased the "Trike" and "Loves to ride."

Jack Phillips participated in the Messiah Lutheran Church 2nd annual Christian Bike Show.

A kitchen fire at Sand Star Villas on Thursday, July 17, caused $100,000 in damages.

A kitchen fire at Sand Star Villas on Thursday, July 17, caused $100,000 in damages.

A kitchen fire at Sand Star Villas on Thursday, July 17, caused $100,000 in damages.

A kitchen fire at Sand Star Villas on Thursday, July 17, caused $100,000 in damages.

You see them in suburban streets and pecking away in people's garden, so streetwise have ibis become. But, you still get to see them in their natural habitat. Here, an ibis drops in for an early morning foraging session on Marco Island's Tigertail Beach, one of the nation's premier birdwatching sites.

Kancy Delus interacts with classmates after being caught with the ball while playing a rotation game. She and the others were among 250 area children who attended a summer fun and educational camp at Manatee Elementary School, made possible by the Greater Marco Island YMCA as part of a series of its outreach programs.

A tribute to Terri Sue Metts honors the football-loving woman at the entrance to her former place of work at Publix in Marco Island's Town Center.

A close-up of Terri Sue Metts.

Summer Theater Participants include Sommer Adams, Adam Brown, Zack Brown, Morgan Broxson, Joe Byrne, Olivia Guzzo, Elsa Hammarskjold, Lauren Hanscom, Jacob Hartman, Megan Hine, Sara Hine, Josia Hurtley, Molly Rose Kincart, Danielle Pipitone, Sophia Popoff, Bailey Sparks, Samantha Sparks, Isabella Valencia and Travis Vosburgh.

Summer Theater Participants include Sommer Adams, Adam Brown, Zack Brown, Morgan Broxson, Joe Byrne, Olivia Guzzo, Elsa Hammarskjold, Lauren Hanscom, Jacob Hartman, Megan Hine, Sara Hine, Josia Hurtley, Molly Rose Kincart, Danielle Pipitone, Sophia Popoff, Bailey Sparks, Samantha Sparks, Isabella Valencia and Travis Vosburgh.

Summer Theater Participants include Sommer Adams, Adam Brown, Zack Brown, Morgan Broxson, Joe Byrne, Olivia Guzzo, Elsa Hammarskjold, Lauren Hanscom, Jacob Hartman, Megan Hine, Sara Hine, Josia Hurtley, Molly Rose Kincart, Danielle Pipitone, Sophia Popoff, Bailey Sparks, Samantha Sparks, Isabella Valencia and Travis Vosburgh.

English instructor Miss. Toni Zepka conducting class with Manatee Summer campers.

An active game of hot potato at Manatee Summer Camp.

Susanna Widman, wife of Officer Andrew Widman, was the last speaker at his funeral Wednesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

On Wednesday, July 23, outside McGregor Baptist Church on Colonial Blvd in Fort Myers, scenes from the funeral processional of Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman, 30, who was shot and killed in the line of duty July 18.

Susanna Widman, wife of Officer Andrew Widman, was the last speaker at his funeral Wednesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

On Wednesday, July 23, outside McGregor Baptist Church on Colonial Blvd in Fort Myers, scenes from the funeral processional of Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman, 30, who was shot and killed in the line of duty July 18.

On Wednesday, July 23, outside McGregor Baptist Church on Colonial Blvd in Ft Myers, scenes from the funeral processional of Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman, 30, who was shot and killed in the line of duty July 18. Jennifer Whitney/ staff

The funeral service for Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman was held Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Officer Widman was killed July 18, 2008 after receiving a gunshot wound to the head.

A mourner leaves the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens after the burial service of Officer Andrew Widman on July 23, 2008. Widman was shot and killed while on duty on Friday, July 18.

Officer Andrew Widman's coffin is brought to the burial site at the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens on July 23, 2008. Widman was shot and killed while on duty on Friday, July 18.

The coffin of Officer Andrew Widman is placed in front of family and friends at the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens before the burial service of on July 23, 2008. Widman was shot and killed while on duty on Friday, July 18.

A member of the color guard leaves the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens after the burial service of Officer Andrew Widman on July 23, 2008. Widman was shot and killed while on duty on Friday, July 18.

Friends and family gather at the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens for the burial of Officer Andrew Widman on July 23, 2008. Widman was killed on duty on Friday, July 18, 2008.

Officer Andrew Widman's coffin is brought to the burial site at the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens on July 23, 2008. Widman was shot and killed while on duty on Friday, July 18.

Officer Andrew Widman's coffin is brought to the burial site at the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens on July 23, 2008. Widman was shot and killed while on duty on Friday, July 18.

The funeral service for Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman was held Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

Members of various law enforcement agencies placed blue and black bands over their badges in honor of Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman , who was killed July 18, 2008 after receiving a gunshot wound to the head.

The wife of Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman carries her husband's hat and flag out of the Fort Myers Memorial Gardens following the funeral service on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Officer Widman was killed July 18, 2008 after receiving a gunshot wound to the head.

Two law enforcement officers hug while leaving the funeral service for Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Officer Widman was killed July 18, 2008 after receiving a gunshot wound to the head.

Pall bearers move the casket holding Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman from the casket car to a horse-drawn caisson before entering the Fort Myers memorial Gardens on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Officer Widman was killed July 18, 2008 after receiving a gunshot wound to the head.

Spectators line the sides of Colonial Boulevard as a state trooper leads the funeral procession for Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman makes its way from McGregor Baptist Church to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Officer Widman was killed July 18, 2008 after receiving a gunshot wound to the head.

Cape Coral firefighter Jim Newland stands with his eight-year-old son Cody as the funeral procession for Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman makes its way from McGregor Baptist Church to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Officer Widman was killed July 18, 2008 after receiving a gunshot wound to the head.

Baked Brie at Bistro 821.

Fannie Gloster, now 93-years-old, has been living in Naples since 1944. Gloster came to Naples when segregation was still very prevalent in the community.

Spinach and Gorgonzola Cheese Salad, with roasted apple wedges, bermuda onion, crushed macadamia nuts and a warm double smoked bacon dressing at Bistro 821.

Miso-Sake Roasted Seabass, Seabass glazed in a Miso-Sake Marinade and roasted served with Roast Shallot, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables finished with a lemon Beurre Blanc. Bistro 821 is located at 821 Fifth Ave. South in Naples.

Flourless Chocolate Cake at Bistro 821.

The Original Neapolitan Pasta, gulf shrimp, sea scallops and mussels sauteed with tomato concasse, basil leaves, garlic, shallot and extra virgin olive oil, tossed with angel hair pasta. Bistro 821 is located at 821 Fifth Ave. South in Naples.

Rosie Roselli, 56, plays Wii bowling as part of the Carlisle Naples' Olympic Challenge, she is the youngest resident and participant. This is Rosie Rosellis' thrid year participating at the olympics and his first in the Wii bowling event. Manuel Martinez/Staff

Decenas de colombianos se uinieron en Golden Gate, Naples, a la manifestación mundial.

Fredrick Kranz, focuses on getting another strike bowling a strike during the Wii bowling event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 23, 2008. This is Fredricks' second year participating at the olympics and his first in the Wii bowling event. Manuel Martinez/Staff

Manny Smith, focuses on getting another beanbag in the hole during the bean bag toss event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 23, 2008. This is Manny Smiths' second year participating at the olympics. Manuel Martinez/Staff

Joe Novak, 91, participates in the bean bag toss at the Carlisle Naples' Olympic Challenge on July 23, 2008. Joe was a member of the grasshoppers team, one of three groups to compete at the annual event. Manuel Martinez/Staff

Fredrick Kranz, left, celebrates with his wife of 66 years, Frances Kranz, after bowling a strike during the Wii bowling event at the Carlisle Naples Olympic Challenge, on July 23, 2008. This is Fredricks' second year participating at the olympics and his first in the Wii bowling event. Manuel Martinez/Staff

Eduardo Vatz, portero del equipo Comunicaciones, detiene el balón magestuosamente frente al ataque de Milán.

Comunicaciones vs. Milán fue el partido con más goles de la jornada.

This undated photo provided by Vetrazzo shows a cobalt Skyy vanity counter by Vetrazzo.

Club Milán.

This undated photo provided by Herman Miller shows the Leaf Light designed by Yves Behar.

The DuPont Corian Illuminations series Mint Ice bathroom sink is lighted from underneath -- no more losing your contact lens on the counter.

Orlando Rivas y José Castro, los goleadores destacados del torneo.

Distressed features are unique to each and every piece, yet there are the common signs of aging. This one may be a bit extreme with the paint skins, but it shows what layers several colors and sanding off one can do for the finish.

Club Comunicaciones.

Alex Valencia, Miguel A. Cabrera y Jorge Zabala, árbitros destacados del torneo.

It’s always fun to mix the old with the new, so add a few modern paint touches to your distressed pieces. This one feautres painted-on details and paint drips.

Comunicaciones, derrotó 6 a 5 a Milán.

This bowl is generally referred to as “opalescent” glass, not “carnival.”

Pedro Guarín hace entrega a Luis Enrique Bravo, reportero de Vista Semanal, de un reconocimiento por la labor periodística en el torneo de verano 2008 de la Liga Premium de Cape Coral

El director técnico de Cúcuta, Erick Torres, levanta el trofeo de Campeón.

El presidente de la Liga, Pedro Guarín, momentos antes de la entrega de trofeos.

La defensa bien plantada de Cúcuta no dejó actuar a las estrellas de Italia.

Alkin Falik, de Italia, cabecea el balón en el área de Cúcuta.

La Franja (ex campeón), ganó y quedó en tercer puesto.

Los juveniles Luis Pedraza, Andrés y Daniel Torres, se abrazan, mientras Luis Quinteros, el mejor jugador de la final, (der.) se une a los festejos de Cúcuta, equipo ganador.

El equipo Italia resultó un poderoso subcampeón en el campo de juego frente a Cúcuta.

Cúcuta, equipo ganador de la liga, festeja la victoria, luego de ganar 4 a 2 al equipo Italia.

El cantante mexicano Pedro Fernández fue honrado con un galardón especial por su trayectoria artística de 30 años en los premios Juventud 2008.

El dúo de reguetón Wisín y Yandel fue el gran ganador de la quinta edición de los Premios Juventud con las categorías "Me muero sin ese CD", "Mi Ringtone", "Mi artista urbano favorito" y "Mi video favorito".

Los pequeños también estuvieron reprentados en la manifestación de Golden Gate

Unidos los colombianos de Naples por la paz de su país, y la liberación de los rehenes de las FARC

Decenas de colombianos se unieron a la manifestación mundial por la liberación de rehenes y la paz en Colombia

La juventud colombiana, nuestro relevo, dijo presente

Familia Espinoza Roldán, Rubén Sebastián, Zulma y Esteban

Andrew Widman

La Unidad de Criminología del condado Lee participa en la investigación de la escena del crimen donde fue baleado el oficial de policía Andy Widman, el pasado viernes 18 de julio en el centro de la ciudad de Ft. Myers.

Andy Widman, oficial de policía de Fort Myers

Brian, Ernesto y Julio Velázquez, Samuel Villada, Luz Elena Flores y Julián Villeda.

Luis E. Ortiz, Juliana Cifuentes, Juan Ortiz y Luis E. Ortiz, hijo.

Familia Soto Zúñiga, Mary, Valentina, Diego y María Camila.

Mauricio Cifuentes, Adriana Ledesma, Patricia León y Nelly Jiménez

Carlos Zapata, Claudia Osorio y Luis Araujo



Ingrid Betancourt, (2i), el cantante colombiano Juanes, (2d), y cantante español Miguel Bosé, (i), y su madre Yolanda Pulecio, (d), en el Trocadero, frente a la emblemática Torre Eiffel, (Francia) durante el concierto organizado a favor los rehenes colombianos.

Pepe Ribera

Marcela Alderete

Miles de colombianos residentes en Miami participan frente al consulado colombiano en Miami, en la manifestación por la solidaridad con el Gobierno y pueblo de Colombia, como parte de los actos para conmemorar el 198 aniversario de su independencia.

Celebración en la ciudad de Leticia, Colombia, por el 198 aniversario de la independencia donde los cantantes colombianos Shakira (d) y Carlos Vives (i) actuaron en concierto. Foto: EFE

Celebración desde Bogotá, Colombia. Una mascota que luce dos banderas y que es llevada por su dueño mientras participa junto a miles de personas de las manifestaciones para exigir la libertad de todos los secuestrados.

Pamela Puente

Miles de personas se concentraron en el parque Simón Bolívar de Bogotá (Colombia) durante el Gran Concierto Nacional por la Independencia.

Jorge Zúñiga

Ana Hernández



On Wednesday, July 23, outside McGregor Baptist Church on Colonial Blvd in Ft Myers, scenes from the funeral processional of Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman, 30, who was shot and killed in the line of duty July 18. Jennifer Whitney/ staff

On Wednesday, July 23, outside McGregor Baptist Church on Colonial Blvd in Ft Myers, scenes from the funeral processional of Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman, 30, who was shot and killed in the line of duty July 18. Jennifer Whitney/ staff

On Wednesday, July 23, outside McGregor Baptist Church on Colonial Blvd in Ft Myers, scenes from the funeral processional of Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman, 30, who was shot and killed in the line of duty July 18. Jennifer Whitney/ staff

On Wednesday, July 23, outside McGregor Baptist Church on Colonial Blvd in Ft Myers, scenes from the funeral processional of Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman, 30, who was shot and killed in the line of duty July 18. Jennifer Whitney/ staff

On Wednesday, July 23, outside McGregor Baptist Church on Colonial Blvd in Ft Myers, scenes from the funeral processional of Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman, 30, who was shot and killed in the line of duty July 18. Jennifer Whitney/ staff

On Wednesday, July 23, outside McGregor Baptist Church on Colonial Blvd in Ft Myers, scenes from the funeral processional of Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman, 30, who was shot and killed in the line of duty July 18. Jennifer Whitney/ staff

On Wednesday, July 23, outside McGregor Baptist Church on Colonial Blvd in Ft Myers, scenes from the funeral processional of Fort Myers police officer Andrew Widman, 30, who was shot and killed in the line of duty July 18. Jennifer Whitney/ staff



The Fort Myers Police Department Honor Guard carry out the casket of fellow officer Andrew Widman at the conclusion of funeral services Wednesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

The Fort Myers Police Department Honor Guard carry out the casket of fellow officer Andrew Widman at the conclusion of funeral services Wednesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

The Fort Myers Police Department Honor Guard carry out the casket of fellow officer Andrew Widman at the conclusion of funeral services Wednesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

The funeral for Fort Myers Officer Andrew Widman was held Wednesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

The funeral for Fort Myers Officer Andrew Widman was held Wednesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

The funeral for Fort Myers Officer Andrew Widman was held Wednesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

The funeral for Fort Myers Officer Andrew Widman was held Wednesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

The funeral for Fort Myers Officer Andrew Widman was held Wednesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

The funeral for Fort Myers Officer Andrew Widman was held Wednesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

Susanna Widman, wife of Officer Andrew Widman, was the last speaker at his funeral Wednesdayat the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

Susanna Widman, wife of Officer Andrew Widman, was the last speaker at his funeral Wednesdayat the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

Susanna Widman, wife of Officer Andrew Widman, was the last speaker at his funeral Wednesdayat the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

The funeral for Fort Myers Officer Andrew Widman was held Wednesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

The funeral for Fort Myers Officer Andrew Widman was held Wednesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

The funeral for Fort Myers Officer Andrew Widman was held Wednesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

The funeral for Fort Myers Officer Andrew Widman was held Wednesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers.

Mandy Belmont (con la mano levantada) es parte del grupo de estudiantes de high school del Boys & Girls Club de Collier County que visitaron las instalaciones del Edison College para aprender más acerca de las opciones que ofrece la institución universitaria.

María Jiménez, postulada para representar la nominación democrática del Distrito 101 que incluye porciones de Naples, Golden Gate e Immokalee en el condado Collier, y porciones de Pembroke Pines, Miramar y Davie en el condado Broward.

Mary and Stan Farnham took the Collier Citizen on a two-week adventure to Alaska. They are shown with a sled dog display of the late Susan Butcher, who won four Iditarods. Butcher's husband Dave Monson autographed some copies of the couples' book, Granite, for Farnham's great-grandchildren. Take the Citizen on your travels, near of far, and send the photo to news@colliercitizen.com.

Manuel Mondragón (d) titular de la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública (SSP-DF) y Miguel Ángel Mancera (i) cabeza de la Procuraduría General de Justicia del Distrito Federal (PGJDF), junto al alcalde de la capital mexicana, Marcelo Ebrard (c)



Two members of the Fort Myers Police Department Honor Guard stand watch over the casket of Fort Myers Officer Andrew Widman Wednesday prior to the start of funeral services in his honor.



La aerolínea estadounidense Continental Airlines anunció que en el primer semestre de 2008 perdió 83 millones de dólares.





Amapola Adell, responsable del área de pediatría ambulatoria del Hospital Infantil, en una rueda de prensa donde especialistas advirtieron que México podría superar a EE.UU en índice de sobrepeso y obesidad infantil en el año 2018.

Un miembro del Ejército mexicano custodia en un parqueo de Tijuana, los tractocamiones en los que interceptaron un cargamento de tres toneladas de marihuana.

Fred Dolce Jr.

The 5 a.m. EDT (4 a.m. CDT) forecast track of Hurricane Dolly on July 23.