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Ann Vrablik now.

Ann Vrablik then.

Madeline Currie now.

Madeline Currie, left.

Eleanore Gede then.

Eleanore Gede now.

Irma Lawrence now.

Irma Lawrence then.

Mary Wahl now.

Mary Wahl then.













Efy Tijerina, 11, and Ketna Raphael, 13, are just two of the students from Bonita Springs Middle School who read to their elementary school counterparts once a month. First grade students in Lisa Beringer's class, most of them second year English students, build up their reading confidence through the program as do the readers.

Efy Tijerina, 11, and Ketna Raphael, 13, are just two of the students from Bonita Springs Middle School who read to their elementary school counterparts once a month. First grade students in Lisa Beringer's class, most of them second year English students, build up their reading confidence through the program as do the readers.

Efy Tijerina, 11, and Ketna Raphael, 13, are just two of the students from Bonita Springs Middle School who read to their elementary school counterparts once a month. First grade students in Lisa Beringer's class, most of them second year English students, build up their reading confidence through the program as do the readers.

Efy Tijerina, 11, and Ketna Raphael, 13, are just two of the students from Bonita Springs Middle School who read to their elementary school counterparts once a month. First grade students in Lisa Beringer's class, most of them second year English students, build up their reading confidence through the program as do the readers.

Bonita Springs Elementary teacher Lisa Beringer, right, thanks Bonita Middle School student Ketna Raphael, 13, far right, after reading to her class Thursday as part of a once-a-month program. Raphael came to America last year from Haiti and spoke little English. Most of the students in Beringer's class are second year English students as well. "Reading aloud builds up their reading confidence," says Beringer.

Ana Segura and Nico de Vries were wed on Feb. 9 at the Harbour House Inn, overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Elk, Calif.

Nico and Ana de Vries pump their fists in victory as both qualified for the New York City Marathon after running a New York City Half Marathon last weekend.





Marco Island's newest city manager, Steve Thompson, celebrates his daughter Darryl's graduation from James Madison University. Thompson's first day of work is Monday. From left to right are his wife, Chris, daughter Darryl, 21, Ryan, 18, and Steve Thompson, 53.

Fred and Darlene Turner have lived in Naples for years, and love to eat out.

Cindy Lightner just moved to Naples from Ohio.

Steve and Carole Roberts were the high bidders for an original work of art by Malenda Trick. Here the Roberts pose with Trick and the painting she painted in less than an hour during “An Evening with Malenda Trick,” which is part of the Artist Appreciation Series.

Jaclyn Henderson was the lucky winner of a painting by Malenda Trick during “An Evening with Malenda Trick,” which is part of the Artist Appreciation Series.

Local Artist Malenda Trick explains her original work of art. Trick completed this painting in less than an hour during “An Evening with Malenda Trick,” which is part of the Artist Appreciation Series.

Local Artist Malenda Trick completed this work of art in less than one hour during “An Evening with Malenda Trick,” which is part of the Artist Appreciation Series.

Local Artist Malenda Trick puts the finishing touches on her original work of art during “An Evening with Malenda Trick,” which is part of the Artist Appreciation Series.

Bob and Pat Ettensohn enjoy themselves during “An Evening with Malenda Trick,” which is part of the Artist Appreciation Series.

Local Artist Malenda Trick puts the finishing touches on her original work of art during “An Evening with Malenda Trick,” which is part of the Artist Appreciation Series.

Rita Foust enjoys one of Malenda Trick’s paintings during “An Evening with Malenda Trick,” which is part of the Artist Appreciation Series.

Claire Keery and Bill Doyle enjoy one of Malenda Trick’s paintings during “An Evening with Malenda Trick,” which is part of the Artist Appreciation Series.

Susan Kubat watches as Local Artist Malenda Trick works on her original work of art during “An Evening with Malenda Trick,” which is part of the Artist Appreciation Series.

Local Artist Malenda Trick works on her original work of art during “An Evening with Malenda Trick,” which is part of the Artist Appreciation Series.

Local Artist Malenda Trick starts with a blank canvas to create an original work of art during “An Evening with Malenda Trick,” which is part of the Artist Appreciation Series.

Local Artist Malenda Trick worked with this pallet of colors to create her original painting.

Keith Dameron, vice president/branch manager of Orion Bank, watches as local artist Malenda Trick starts her original painting during “An Evening with Malenda Trick,” which is part of the Artist Appreciation Series.

Marco Island resident Joel Gewirtz enjoys a conversation with Malenda Trick. Trick a Marco Island resident for six years was the featured artist for the latest in the Artist Appreciation Series.

Hawa Itayem

Teachers Debbie Schlinder, rear, and Esther Scuderi stand outside the school they served for a combined total of 69 years. The two women leave prematurely at the end of the school year.

Dana Souza will return to his former title of Director of Parks and Recreation Monday as Steve Thompson of Virginia Beach comes in as the newest Marco Island City Manager. Souza often worked 14-hour days filling the positions of Interim City Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation.

Interim City Manager Dana Souza is packing to move from his office in City Hall back to his trailer in Mackle Park where he will return to his position as Director of Parks and Recreation.

Retiring Lely swim coach Karl Kollling holds a montage of photos from this year's swim team as he stands in front of the new Swim and Dive Record Board, placed near the school's gymnasium. Kolling, started and coached the Lely swim team for 30 years. Records date back to 1984.

Harry Stephenson, a former Marco Island Charter Middle School student, looks at his two records on the newly-erected Lely High School Swim and Dive Record Board. Stephenson, just a sophomore, holds two individual records.

Retiring Lely swim coach Karl Kolling looks over the new recognition board established to recognize the various school swimming and diving records. With him from left are former Marco resident Harry Styephenson who holds two records, Wesley Blassneck who owns or shares six records, Ling Su who shares three relay team records and diving coach Sara Mulder.

Marco's Wesley Blassneck pans the camera as she stands by her many records shown on the new Lely High School Swim and Dive Records Board, placed near the gymnasium on Thursday. Blassneck's name appears for three individual and three relay records. She has one more year to break her own marks again.

Alain Guzman's Nissan 350z has a perfectly matched speaker compartment. The gold and orange metallic was Guzman's idea. The car's interior dashboard is the same color as well.

Alain Guzman, of Naples, put a lot of extras on his Nissan 350z. Some are a new front bumper, a grill, a hood and a spoiler.

Highway Patrol and Sheriff's Officers pay tribute families of fallen law enforcement officers, at the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Thursday, May 15, 2008. Pictured are officers greeting Thelma Jones, right and her daughter Deandrea Jones.

Deandra Jones pays tribute to her father Sergeant Joe Nathan Jones during Collier County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Memorial Service, Thursday, May 15, 2008.

Highway Patrol and Sheriff's Officers pay tribute to fallen law enforcement officers, at the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Thursday, May 15, 2008.

Ofelia Dimas reaches for her husband Deputy Raul "Rudy" Dimas picture frame, as her son Raul holds her hand and grandson Rudy watches . The Dimas paid tribute with other area families to fallen law enforcement officers, at the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Thursday, May 15, 2008.

Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol unit salute, paying tribute to fallen law enforcement officers, at the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Thursday, May 15, 2008.

Families paid tribute to fallen law enforcement officers with flowers and candles, at the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Thursday, May 15, 2008. Framed pictures are of Corporal Mark Caperton, Sergeant Roy Arthur Williams, Sergeant Joe Nathans Jones and Deputy Raul "Rudy" Dimas. Sr.

Seventy three-year old Girardo Osorio, a custodian at Lely High School Area, participates in a protest of superintendent Dennis Thompson's decision to explore outsourcing custodial services during a rally at the intersection of Osceola Trail and Pine Ridge Road on Thursday morning, May 15, 2008, in Naples. David Albers/ Staff

Rudy Dimas, 5, right, is comforted by his grandmother Ofelia, as mother Olivia mourns for Deputy Raul "Rudy" Dimas. The Dimas paid tribute with other area families to fallen law enforcement officers, at the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Thursday, May 15, 2008.

Cape Coral teenager Michelle Shin chips to the 18th green during the U.S. Women's Open local qualifier at the Imperial Country Club on Thursday in North Naples.

Cape Coral teenager Michelle Shin chips to the 18th green during the U.S. Women's Open local qualifier at the Imperial Country Club on Thursday in North Naples.

Cape Coral teenager Michelle Shin tees off on the 18th tee during the U.S. Women's Open local qualifier at the Imperial Country Club on Thursday in North Naples.

Catherine Tumbleson lines up a putt on the 17th green during the U.S. Women's Open local qualifier at the Imperial Country Club on Thursday in North Naples. Tumbleson is a back-to-back high school state champion at Estero High and former U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links champion.

Catherine Tumbleson lines up a putt on the 17th green during the U.S. Women's Open local qualifier at the Imperial Country Club on Thursday in North Naples. Tumbleson is a back-to-back high school state champion at Estero High and former U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links champion.

Catherine Tumbleson tees off on the 17th tee during the U.S. Women's Open local qualifier at the Imperial Country Club on Thursday in North Naples. Tumbleson is a back-to-back high school state champion at Estero High and former U.S. Women'€™s Amateur Public Links champion.

Tasheen Fletcher

Kevin “K.P.” Perry

Danyel Marie Seabury

Bryan Rodriguez

Heriberto Cintron



Area school custodians and Teamsters Local 79 members protest superintendent Dennis Thompson's decision to explore outsourcing custodial services during a rally at the intersection of Osceola Trail and Pine Ridge Road on Thursday morning, May 15, 2008, in Naples. David Albers/ Staff

Seventy three-year old Girardo Osorio, a custodian at Lely High School Area, participates in a protest of superintendent Dennis Thompson's decision to explore outsourcing custodial services during a rally at the intersection of Osceola Trail and Pine Ridge Road on Thursday morning, May 15, 2008, in Naples. David Albers/ Staff

Area school custodians and Teamsters Local 79 members protest superintendent Dennis Thompson's decision to explore outsourcing custodial services during a rally at the intersection of Osceola Trail and Pine Ridge Road on Thursday morning, May 15, 2008, in Naples. David Albers/ Staff

Area school custodians and Teamsters Local 79 members protest superintendent Dennis Thompson's decision to explore outsourcing custodial services during a rally at the intersection of Osceola Trail and Pine Ridge Road on Thursday morning, May 15, 2008, in Naples. David Albers/ Staff

Area school custodians and members of Teamsters Local 79 join together to picket superintendent Dennis Thompson's decision to explore outsourcing custodial services during a rally at the intersection of Osceola Trail and Pine Ridge Road on Thursday morning, May 15, 2008, in Naples.

Marisela Corbo, a custodian at Gulf Coast High School hoists a picketing poster into the air using a broomwhile protesting superintendent Dennis Thompson's decision to explore outsourcing custodial services during a rally at the intersection of Osceola Trail and Pine Ridge Road on Thursday morning, May 15, 2008, in Naples. David Albers/ Staff

A picketing poster is hoisted into the air using a broom as a group of area school custodians and Teamsters Local 79 members picket superintendent Dennis Thompson's decision to explore outsourcing custodial services during a rally at the intersection of Osceola Trail and Pine Ridge Road on Thursday morning, May 15, 2008, in Naples. David Albers/ Staff

Area school custodians and members of Teamsters Local 79 join together to picket superintendent Dennis Thompson's decision to explore outsourcing custodial services during a rally at the intersection of Osceola Trail and Pine Ridge Road on Thursday morning, May 15, 2008, in Naples.

Area school custodians and members of Teamsters Local 79 join together to picket superintendent Dennis Thompson's decision to explore outsourcing custodial services during a rally at the intersection of Osceola Trail and Pine Ridge Road on Thursday morning, May 15, 2008, in Naples.

Area school custodians and members of Teamsters Local 79 join together to picket superintendent Dennis Thompson's decision to explore outsourcing custodial services during a rally at the intersection of Osceola Trail and Pine Ridge Road on Thursday morning, May 15, 2008, in Naples.

Area school custodians and members of Teamsters Local 79 join together to picket superintendent Dennis Thompson's decision to explore outsourcing custodial services during a rally at the intersection of Osceola Trail and Pine Ridge Road on Thursday morning, May 15, 2008, in Naples.









Carl Thrushman of Palmetto Ridge is this years' Winged Foot nominee representing the Bears.

Heriberto C. Cintron