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Mother Becky West holds Garrett as an intravenous tube is placed in his arm for a one unit platelets transfusion, at HealthPark Medical Center, May 12, 2008.

This rendering shows what the finished South Regional Library will look like. The library site is located on Lely Cultural Parkway, between Edison College and Lely Elementary School, just off Collier Boulevard.

Melissa Harvey, left, comforts her son Gabriel Schmitt, 6, who has autism, while Karen McGillis, right, tours the room with her grandson, River, 6, who has Asperger's syndrome, during Eden Florida's open house of their newest school facility, the Eimerman Education Center, on May 18, 2008. The 4,700 square-foot school, for children with autism and autism spectrum disorders, has four classrooms, an activities room and swimming pool. The new facility will start with a summer camp beginning June 16, and run through August 3.

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Meredith Hagner, who plays Liberty Ciccone on "As the World Turns," paints with Billy Pagoni, 16.

Fed up with the paintbrush, Sonny Hogle, 3, drives his toy car over the painting he worked on with Justine Cotsonas from the show "As the World Turns." Sonny has been diagnosed with autism, which makes him nonverbal, but functional in many of the same ways as his peers.

Daytime Emmy nominated actor Van Hansis paints with 7-year old Morgan Broxson as Morgan's sister, McKenna, 3, looks on. Hansis was in Marco for the Southwest Florida Soapfest charity weekend.

"As the World Turns" star Ewa da Cruz paints with Fida Itayem at the Marco Island Center for the Arts Saturday. Da Cruz and other daytime television soap stars turn out to paint with people with special needs for a program called Art for Autism.

Mother Becky West, grandmother Mary Ellen West, twin brother Tanner Kaulbars and father Kevin Kaulbars check on Garrett after his broviac operation at HealthPark Medical Center, May 12, 2008.

Grandfather Ed Kaulbars, mother Becky West, father Kevin Kaulbars and twin brother Tanner Kaulbars wait for Garrett during his broviac operation at HealthPark Medical Center, May 12, 2008.

Grandmother Mary Ellen West sits with Tanner Kaulbars, and mother Becky West, while Garrett reads during homework time at their apartment, Tuesday, May 6, 2008. The family must keep their home immaculate to accommodate Garrett's immune system when he returns after his transplant.

Garrett Kaulbars lifts a washcloth from Tanner's face during bath time at their apartment, Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

Twin brothers Garrett, bottom, and Tanner Kaulbars, above, watch SpongBob SquarePants in their mother's bedroom late in the afternoon, Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Garrett was diagnosed with aplastic anemia and Tanner will be his donor for a bone marrow transplant.

Naples resident Harriet "Cookie" Coleman has taken on the tough task as Circuit 20 Administrator for the Florida Department of Children and Families. Coleman was a former major in the Miami Police Department and has 31 years of law enforcement experience.

Carpenter supervisor Steve Yocum, with Advance Building Concepts, works on the foundation of a new dorm being built for graduate students at the University of Florida IFAS Extension on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Immokalee. Major renovations are underway to repair the research center and dorms which were damaged in Hurricane Wilma, upgrading the facilities of the campus.

Carpenter Jesus Moreno, with Advance Building Concepts, works on the foundation of a new dorm being built for graduate students at the University of Florida IFAS Extension on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Immokalee. Major renovations are underway to repair the research center and dorms which were damaged in Hurricane Wilma, upgrading the facilities of the campus.

Maria Mason (left) kisses her mother Dolores Mason after they crossed the finish line at the Danskin Womens Triathlon in Orlando on Mother's Day May 11th.

The Phillies from South Fort Myers Little League celebrate with the Don Davis Trophy after winning District 9’s Lee County Tournament on May 9 at Buckingham Park in Fort Myers. The Phillies blanked the North Fort Myers National Rockies, 2-0, in the championship. The Phillies join the 2007 Marlins and 2005 Twins as recent county winners from South Fort Myers. The Phillies manager is Brian Smith (back row, far left). His coaches are J.T. Thomas (back row, second from left) and Bruce Hammond (back row, second from right). Joining in the fun is South president Howard Gold (back row, far right).

Monica O'Keefe, left, attempts to get the attention of Twix, her German shepherd lab mix, right, before the two-year-old dog was blessed by Grace Lutheran Church Pastor Peter Reetz during the church's first blessing of the pets on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Over a dozen dogs, cats, fish and birds were blessed outside the church. Greg Kahn/Staff

Harry, a cockatiel, right, is blessed by Grace Lutheran Church Pastor Peter Reetz during the church's first blessing of the pets on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Over a dozen dogs, cats, fish and birds were blessed outside the church. Greg Kahn/Staff

Piper, a 2-year-old blonde lab makes a face while being blessed by Grace Lutheran Church Pastor Peter Reetz during the church's first blessing of the pets on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Over a dozen dogs, cats, fish and birds were blessed outside the church. Greg Kahn/Staff

Davee Lester, 1, left, and Ellie Segars, 5, pet Honey, a three-year-old beagle during Grace Lutheran Church's first blessing of the pets on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Over a dozen dogs, cats, fish and birds were blessed outside the church. Greg Kahn/StaffGreg Kahn/Staff

Two-year-old boxer Gretchen licks it's nose during the Grace Lutheran Church's first blessing of the pets on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Over a dozen dogs, cats, fish and birds were blessed outside the church. Greg Kahn/Staff

Adam Cortes tree poster

Monk parakeets parrot

In memory of former Estero High cross country and track runner Adam Cortes, a double royal palm tree that was grown by Cortes has been installed at the entrance of the school’s football and track stadium. Attending a ceremony on Monday afternoon were, from left, Adam’s former teammates and close friends Dan Goldsmith and Nick Pemberton, Adam’s father Bob, Estero running coach and athletic director Jeff Sommer, Adam’s mother Debbie, and Bryan Sangster, an employee at the Cortes’ landscaping nursery. Adam died Oct. 21, 2007 at age 23.

Adam Cortes, 23, on a fishing trip in summer of 2007 off Cape Cod.

This plaque was installed at the base of the double royal palm tree in memory of Adam Cortes.

Monk parakeets are native to South America. Released by their American owners on purpose or by accident, the parakeets have formed stable, feral populations in Florida, Connecticut and New York.

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Seventh graders Sophia Roldan, Donnamarie Richmond, Olivia Vega, and Kennedy Prewitt, left to right, cheer on religion teacher Marci Burland, a contestant on St. Ann School's production of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader" based on the popular television show on Friday, April 25, 2008.

Fourth grader Tommy Palmer, 10, gives a news report during a commercial break for St. Ann School's production of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader" based on the popular television show on Friday, April 25, 2008.

Social studies teacher Chuck Schott searches for answers as a contestant on St. Ann School's production of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader" based on the popular television show on Friday, April 25, 2008.



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Former Immokalee head coach John Weber is recovering with his wife, Darlene, after giving her one of his kidneys on May 1.

Phil Giebler slams into the wall in the first during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on Saturday, May 17, 2008.

Phil Giebler slams into the wall in the first during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on Saturday, May 17, 2008.

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