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Collier County sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to identifying the man and woman in these photos because they may have information regarding a recent car burglary.



Collier County sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help to identifying the man and woman in these photos because they may have information regarding a recent car burglary.

Trek Store sales consultant Audrey Tuszynski, center, goes over the details of air shocks with Chad McCune, background right, and David Wothe, far right, Wednesday at the Coconut Point store. With gas prices increasing on a daily basis, more and more consumers are popping into their local bike shops to purchase a less expensive mode of transportation for those incidental trips.

Ave Maria University sophomore Ben Stone, 20, is an accomplished Irish step dancer who has performed at the Naples Philharmonic and toured with his six siblings in a traveling step crew in high school.

Ave Maria University sophomore Ben Stone, 20, teaches an Irish step dancing routine to 10-year-old Christian Carmack, center, and 12-year-old Louis Raiger during the after-school classes he teaches at Ave Maria Grammar and Preparatory School on Wednesday, April 2, 2008.

The Greater Naples Royals defeat the North Naples Dodgers in nine innings to take the Top Team Little League Championship, May 10, at Max Hasse Community Park.

554 Members of the Collier All-County lacrosse team following their 11-9 loss to Lee County, May 10, at Palmetto Ridge.

Jennifer Bate, pictured, and Allie Gendron brought home seven championship titles between them competing in English performance classes at the Arabian Horses Association Region XII Championship Horse Show held in Perry, Ga May 6 -10, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds.

Roy Gonzales, of the Golden Gate American Angels, follows through on a good cut, May 12 in tournament play at Gulf Coast Little League.

Golden Gate American Angel Andy Garcia mans his post at second base during the May 12 tournament.

Golden Gate Tiger Jeff Solow watches from first base during the Cope Memorial Tournament, May 12 at Gulf Coast Little League.

Bayley Barmore, of the Golden Gate American Angels, hurls a strike across the plate during the Cheryl Cope Memorial Tournament, hosted by Gulf Coast Little League, May 12.

Bryce Watkins of the Golden Gate Tigers fires the ball to first base during the Cheryl Cope Memorial Tournament, May 12 at the Gulf Coast Little League field.

Golden Gate Tiger Cody Goduen lunges toward home plate, May 12 during the Gulf Coast Little League Cheryl Cope Memorial.

Jack Smith, of the Greater Naples Reds, avoids a tag, May 12 at the Gulf Coast Little League Cope Memorial Tournament.

Gulf Coast Dodger Danny Rivera gets ready to release a strike during the Cheryl Cope Memorial Tournament, May 12 at Gulf Coast Little League.

The Yankees'­ Nick Loiacano takes a strong cut at a pitch during the Cheryl Cope Memorial Tournament, May 12 at Gulf Coast Little League.

BJ Minarcin, of the Greater Naples Yankees, puts the bat on the ball at the Gulf Coast Little League tourney.

Alex Zaiser, of the Greater Naples Yankees, storms out of the batters box during the Cope Memorial, May 12.

A.J. Labrador, of the Gulf Coast Dodger,s tries to put the tag on a sliding Jack Smith during Gulf Coast Little League'­s annual tournament.

Jared Walker, of the Greater Naples Red,s eyes his target during the Cope Memorial, Monday.

Frazier Collins, of the Greater Naples Reds, holds up on third base after a triple in the Cope Memorial, hosted by Gulf Coast Little League, May 12.

A.J. Labrador, of the Gulf Coast Dodgers, fires a pitch to the plate during the Cheryl Cope Memorial Tournament, May 12.

With just the right mixture of power and finesse, Barron Collier junior, Kelsey Assarian, makes the finger roll to the basket.

Gulf Coast Winged Foot Scholarship nominee Stephanie McNamara.

Sabrina Carrender will represent the Lely Trojans as this years nominee for the WInged Foot Scholarship award.

Golden Gate'­s Anthony Mains is the Titans nominee for the Winged Foot Scholarship Award for 2008.

Golden Gate'­s Anthony Mains is the Titans nominee for the Winged Foot Scholarship Award for 2008.

Among the many capable and deserving candidates for the Winged Foot Scholarship nomination, the accomplishments of Brian Provost proved to be the most suited.

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

Matt Heverman of the North Naples Tigers looks to make good contact at the Cheryl Cope Memorial Tournament, May 12 at Gulf Coast Little League.

Bryce Watkins of the Golden Gate Tigers fires the ball to first base during the Cheryl Cope Memorial Tournament, May 12 at the Gulf Coast Little League field.

Miles McMullen, 11, warms up on his clarinet with the Village School Advanced Band on Third Street South, at the 31st annual Festival of Lights.

Rylie Cibelli, 7, practices for her first recital with private instructor Debbie Martin at Village School, May 1. Cibelli began playing piano in January and meets once a week with Martin.

Manatee Elementary third grade teacher Beth Cosslett times a student as she reads a short passage. More than 130 students who attended last year'­s Marco Island YMCA'­s Manatee summer camp took English classes each day, contributing to improved FCAT scores this year.

Golden Gate Elementary Principal Daryl Mattison and 37-year teacher Carolyn Lightner wave goodbye as they prepare for retirement. This will be Mattison'­s second retirement. Lightner says farewell after 20 years at GGES. The two are on Mattison'­s Harley, which he rides to work.

American Cancer Society representative Ann Gardner congratulates Vanderbilt Country Club team captains Kim Freidman and Gail Davidson for being the top fundraisers in the Golden Gate Relay For Life, Apr. 11-12. The team raised over $25,000 for the American Cancer Society. (Not shown, team captain Kathy Schneider).

The home of Robert and Susan Webber, of 4626 32nd Ave SW, was recently honored as Home of the Month by the Golden Gate Citizen Observer Patrol. For their efforts, the Webbers will receive a gift certificate from Golden Gate Sunshine Ace Hardware. To nominate a home, email news@colliercitizen.com.

Golden Gate Middle School teachers Steve Hill and Linda Woods prepare to go into the dunk tank during the school'­s Fun Day, May 9.

St. Elizabeth Seton School Scholar Bowl members show the trophies they received as winners of the 2007-08 Middle School Southern Division, Apr. 30. In just their second year of competition, the team won in the final round against Gulfview Middle School.

Naples Great Dock Canoe Race participant Nancy Schwerin carries an armful of inflatable crew members to help "man"­ the canoe she and team-mate Lisa Zack entered in the theme boat parade, May 10, during the 32nd annual race at Crayton Cove.





Five-year-old Meredith Hunter watches from the dock for her father, Collier County Sheriff Don Hunter, who competed in the annual Great Dock Canoe Race, May 10, at Crayton Cove.

Five-year-old Meredith Hunter watches from the dock for her father, Collier County Sheriff Don Hunter, who competed in the annual Great Dock Canoe Race, May 10, at Crayton Cove.

St. Matthew'­s House residents got a special treat this Girl Scout Cookie season, as Brownie Scouts of Troop 148 delivered over $500 worth of cookies, Apr. 23. Based at Corkscrew Elementary, the Troop took the shelter'­s Tour of Hope in November, while dropping off canned goods for Thanksgiving. While there, several residents inquired as to when cookie sales would start. In response, Troop Leader Liz Rueda organized a fundraiser, asking people to purchase cookies specifically for St. Matt'­s residents.

Four-year-old Tristan Gonzalez hugs his teachers, Stephanie Neill, left, and Avaion Brodsky, prior to Little Trojan Pre-school graduation, May 6. The pre-school is part of the Early Childhood Education program offered to high school students interested in obtaining child care certification.

Liz Morrow "The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is my favorite. They have a lot of interesting exhibits like the one on the human body that is just awesome."

Linda Meyer "The Louvre Museum in Paris. I think it'­s so unique, with its collection from all over the world."

Americo Macedo "I haven'­t been to many museums, but I like the Edison Ford Estate, and the incredible inventions that Thomas Edison had."

Florintino Lopez and Bethany "The National Museum of History in Mexico City has a good collection, especially regarding Christianity."

Jackie Chin "There are not many local museums that I visit here, but I like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York."

A rendering shows proposed plans for Manatee Park, including construction of a community center, shown in brown.

North Naples resident Daphne Volcy, 7050 Trail Boulevard, is the first to admit her yard needs some major landscape assistance. Volcy'­s yard is undergoing an X-treme Makeover thanks to the South Florida Water Management District, University of Florida­s Collier County Extension Office and the Collier Soil and Water Conservation District.

Debbie Trude, a human resources coordinator, and Bobby Carr, circulation manager, take a moment out to sample Mary Grant'­s banana oatmeal cookies.

Fingernail Finesse owner Nancy Zuccaro, right, poses with staff member Christina Di Sarro in their nail salon located at 534 Park Street. Missing is Monique Momssette.

Soundman, aka fifth-grade student Kevin Hennings, keeps tabs on the proceedings during the live show.

School principal Dr. Jory Westberry makes a point during the Morning Show television broadcast.

Camera operator Lauren Hanscom keeps her subjects in view during a live television presentation of The Morning Show at Tommie Barfield Elementary School on Marco Island.

Belgium's Justine Henin gestures towards journalists after a media conference at Justine N1 tennis club in Limelette, Belgium, on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. On Wednesday, Henin announced she retires from professional tennis.

Jerrett Oakes

Everyone at the Exit Gulder Real Estate office wants to respect the soon-to-be mother duck by not using this door, which would open at her.

A duck has nested outside one of the two doors to the Exit Gulder Real Estate office off Bonita Beach Road.



Regular gasoline has reached nearly $3.98 a gallon at the Shell Gas Station on East U.S. 41

Timmy Lee Brown Jr., 16

Michael Joseph Auer