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Estero High quarterback Will Davis hands the ball off to Blain Moriarty during first quarter action vs. the Golden Eagles of Naples High Friday night at Staver Field.

Naples High kicker Puma Nuredini boots a first quarter extra point Friday night at Staver Field vs. the Wildcats of Estero High.

Naples High wide receiver Tay Sanders checks in at the line of scrimmage during 2nd quarter action vs. the Wildcats of Estero High at Staver Field.

Naples High wide receiver Cole Gordon powers his way into the end zone during Friday nights match up between Gordon’s Golden Eagles and the Estero Wildcats at Staver Field.

Estero quarterback Will Davis runs the ball on a QB keeper Friday night at Staver Field vs. the Naples High Golden Eagles.

Kenny Pimenta (42) of Estero High line up for a big hit on Naples wide receiver Tay Sanders Friday night at Staver Field.

Estero Wildcat kicker Blaine Moriarty send a first quarter punt down field Friday night vs. the Naples Golden Eagles at Staver Field.

Naples quarterback Juno Prudhomm squeaks away on a quarterback keeper vs. the Estero Wildcats Friday night at Staver Field.

Naples Golden Eagle wide receiver Cole Gordon celebrates a 2nd quarter touchdown with teammate Mitch Audit (60) Friday night vs. the Estero High Wildcats at Satver Field.

Naples High kick return man Mark Pearson out runs his Estero high pursuers on his way to the end zone Friday night at Staver Field.

Estero sophomore quarterback Colin Lewis prepares to pass down field vs. the Naples High Golden Eagles Friday night at Staver Field.

Naples High runningback Carlos Hyde blasts past the Estero defense on his way to 6 points Friday night at Staver Field.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Oct. 10, 2008. Wall Street capped its worst week ever with a wild session Friday that saw the Dow Jones industrials rocket within a 1,000 point range before closing with a relatively mild loss and the Nasdaq composite index actually end with a modest advance. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Looking Back Perspective 10_12

Allen Weiss

Freedom Park

Kirk Fordham

Becky Newell

Aerial view of new Naples High School football field on August 27, 2008. Construction of new building at top of photo.

Theron Trimble

Sherman Wright, 12, center, cheers on his friends during "Schools that Rock Dance Celebration" on Friday at Golden Gate Middle School. For the past two weeks Cook has taught about 300 students at the school how to dance Merengue, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Swing and Waltz which culminated Friday with a presentation of the dances to guests and parents in the cafeteria. Sugden Gomez, donated $6,000, which funds three schools, two participate in the program that is designed to foster social interaction, courtesy and respect. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff

Rebecca Zafra, 11, left, spins Melissa Allamo, 11, during "Schools that Rock Dance Celebration" on Friday at Golden Gate Middle School. For the past two weeks Cook has taught about 300 students at the school how to dance Merengue, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Swing and Waltz which culminated Friday with a presentation of the dances to guests and parents in the cafeteria. Sugden Gomez, donated $6,000, which funds three schools, two participate in the program that is designed to foster social interaction, courtesy and respect. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff

Students dance during "Schools that Rock Dance Celebration" on Friday at Golden Gate Middle School. For the past two weeks Cook has taught about 300 students at the school how to dance Merengue, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Swing and Waltz which culminated Friday with a presentation of the dances to guests and parents in the cafeteria. Sugden Gomez, donated $6,000, which funds three schools, two participate in the program that is designed to foster social interaction, courtesy and respect. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff

Joseph Deralus, 11, right, looks back at the instructor while dancing with Berenee Urbina, 12, during "Schools that Rock Dance Celebration" on Friday at Golden Gate Middle School. For the past two weeks Cook has taught about 300 students at the school how to dance Merengue, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Swing and Waltz which culminated Friday with a presentation of the dances to guests and parents in the cafeteria. Sugden Gomez, donated $6,000, which funds three schools, two participate in the program that is designed to foster social interaction, courtesy and respect. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff

Bert Phillips, co-founder of the Philadelphia Piano Quartet and the Classic Chamber Concert Series. The photo shows him with his wife.

Molly Cook, a professional dancer with World Dance Arts Foundation, gives a thumbs up as students cheer for their favorite dancers, Terry Presume, 13, right, and Eva Sugden Gomez, second from right, at the end of "Schools that Rock Dance Celebration" on Friday at Golden Gate Middle School. For the past two weeks Cook has taught about 300 students at the school how to dance Merengue, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Swing and Waltz which culminated Friday with a presentation of the dances to guests and parents in the cafeteria. Sugden Gomez, donated $6,000, which funds three schools, two participate in the program that is designed to foster social interaction, courtesy and respect. Lexey Swall-Bobay/Staff

Marco Island artist Betty Newman sets up shop near the food court at the Big Cypress Market Place on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Naples. "I like to be where the people are," said Newman about her choice of location. "I like to talk to people and encourage people to appreciate art." David Albers/ Staff





Naples resident Esther Fingeroth, 78, tries on the hats at Panache Wigs & Accessories at the Big Cypress Market Place on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Naples. David Albers/ Staff

Brigitta Weckelmann, of Naples, takes in the mechanical alligator with her grandchildren, four-year-old Arthur Weckelmann, left, and 13-month-old Martha Weckelmann, at the Big Cypress Market Place on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Naples. David Albers/ Staff



On the first day open to public, customers file through the front doors of the Big Cypress Market Place on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Naples. The flea market, food court, produce market, winery, tiki bar, gaming parlor and live entertainment venue opened to the public a year after it was originally planned to open on U.S. 41 East, four miles east of Collier Boulevard. David Albers/ Staff

Larry Harris, of Naples, arranges an alabaster statue of an elk at the Reflections of Naples booth at the Big Cypress Market Place on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, in Naples. The flea market, food court, produce market, winery, tiki bar, gaming parlor and live entertainment venue opened to the public a year after it was originally planned to open on U.S. 41 East, four miles east of Collier Boulevard. David Albers/ Staff

Red Cross mass care co-chair Tom Burden pulls a tarp out the back bay of the gymnasium at the Estero Community Center where volunteers and staff began clean up efforts after closing operations on Friday. The Red Cross officially closed it's shelter operations at 1pm in the Estero Community Center Friday with the last family leaving earlier in the morning. Operations refocused on cleanup and packing up of essential supplies.

Red Cross disaster chair Carlene Sharples, right, gives a final hug goodbye to disaster mental health manager Janet Michell Friday at the front door of the Estero Community Center Friday as the disaster relief organization closes it's doors.

Red Cross shelter manager Bill Rice, right, pulls a tarp out the back bay of the gymnasium at the Estero Community Center where volunteers began clean up efforts after closing operations on Friday. The Red Cross officially closed it's shelter operations at 1pm in the Estero Community Center Friday with the last family leaving earlier in the morning. Operations refocused on cleanup and packing up of essential supplies.

Red Cross disaster chair Carlene Sharples, right, buries volunteer Mariann Kircher, center, with the help of volunteer Juanna Garcia, left, under a tarp Friday afternoon as volunteers refocused on cleanup at the Estero Community Center. The Red Cross officially closed it's shelter operations at 1pm in the Estero Community Center Friday with the last family leaving earlier in the morning.

Red Cross disaster chair Carlene Sharples pulls a tarp out the back bay of the gymnasium at the Estero Community Center where volunteers began clean up efforts after closing operations on Friday. The Red Cross officially closed it's shelter operations at 1pm in the Estero Community Center with the last family leaving earlier in the morning. Operations refocused on cleanup and packing up of essential supplies in preparation for the next possible disaster event.

Red Cross disaster chair Carlene Sharples, left and shelter manager Bill Rice, right, pull tarps out the back bay of the gymnasium at the Estero Community Center where volunteers began clean up efforts after closing operations on Friday. The Red Cross officially closed it's shelter operations at 1pm in the Estero Community Center Friday with the last family leaving earlier in the morning. Operations refocused on cleanup and packing up of essential supplies.

Red Cross disaster chair Carlene Sharples, left and shelter manager Bill Rice, right, pull tarps out the back bay of the gymnasium at the Estero Community Center where volunteers began clean up efforts after closing operations on Friday. The Red Cross officially closed it's shelter operations at 1pm in the Estero Community Center Friday with the last family leaving earlier in the morning. Operations refocused on cleanup and packing up of essential supplies.

Red Cross disaster chair Carlene Sharples removes the signs on the front of the Estero Community Center building Friday at 1pm with the official close of shelter operations. Operations refocused on cleanup and packing up of essential supplies.

Left to right, Red Cross logistics supervisor Bob Tanis, volunteer Matt Daly and Juana Garcia fold hundreds of cots Friday outside the Red Cross shelter at Estero Community Park. The Red Cross officially closed it's shelter operations at 1pm in the Estero Community Center Friday with the last family leaving earlier in the morning. Operations refocused on cleanup and packing up of essential supplies.

Red Cross disaster chair Carlene Sharples, left and shelter manager Bill Rice, right, remove the signs on the front of the Estero Community Center building Friday at 1pm with the official close of shelter operations. Operations refocused on cleanup and packing up of essential supplies.

A Red Cross volunteer who did not wish to be identified, unfolds canvas cots after they were pressure washed to help them dry before packing them up in preparation for the next time of need Friday at the Estero Community Center. The Red Cross officially closed it's shelter operations at 1pm in the Estero Community Center Friday with the last family leaving earlier in the morning. Operations refocused on cleanup and packing up of essential supplies.

Red Cross disaster chair Carlene Sharples removes the signs on the front of the Estero Community Center building Friday at 1pm with the official close of shelter operations. Operations refocused on cleanup and packing up of essential supplies.

David Allan Coe will perform Wednesday night at the Collier County fairgrounds.











Collier residents Olivia and Daniel Tomici and friends Gabi and Doriana Paunovici took the Collier Citizen to Timisoara, Romania. Take the Citizen on your travels, near or far, and send the photo to news@colliercitizen.com.

K.C. Butler of Arlington, VA, Frances Butler of Belvidere, NJ, and Donna Young of Naples, visited Fran's parent's birthplace, Sicily. They took this ferry from Sicily to the Island of Calabria, where Fran's father, Natale, was born in 1900. Take the Citizen on your travels, near or far, and send the photos to news@colliercitizen.com.

Sean Hatch and Austin Kelly took the Collier Citizen on a recent trip to Ireland. They are shown in front of Kilkenny Castle in Kilkenny, Ireland. Take the Citizen on your travels, near or far, and send the photo to news@colliercitizen.com.

Naples resident Faylee Goldstone took the Collier Citizen to the Colosseum during a stop in Rome as part of her Mediterranean Cruise. Take the Citizen on your travels, near or far, and send the photo to news@colliercitizen.com.

Joe Mancha

Ramon Cubillas

Louis Irizarry

Dawn Coe (pictured with the waist pouch) poses with other members of the Special Olympics Collier County swim team at the State Aquatic Games in Sebastian, Fla.

First year FGCU students Renee Jaworsai, Brittany Marshall and Ashley Marks grab material on major information at the FGCU Major Fair on Wednesday.

Susie Sayger is owner of Heaven Sent Flowers in Bonita Springs.

Kat Batten was caught dining at The Promenade shopping center in Bonita Springs.



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Big Cypress Market Place

The Big Cypress Market in East Naples opens today. Daily News File

The Big Cypress Market in East Naples opens today. Daily News File

George Duncan & Sons made a wide number of items in this “Three Face” pattern, but be aware of reproductions.

A low hedge can serve as a traffic guide around water.

Low foliage can emphaize the geometry of a landscaped garden. The stone border gives it some extra show.

An oleander tree can both block an electrical transformer and give a gloriously blooming focal point to the yard.

A vine trained up a metal cage or frame can become an instant, and often blooming hedge.

An awabuki hedge offers offers a green presence in front of a veranda, but offers insiders a cool, private place to enjoy. It’s made more interesting with lower level plantings in front of it.

Harlan and Heather Dam bought their home in 2000, and worked with landscape designer Charles Salmon to add its flowering island out front and bring its original ixoras back to blooming glory.

Harlan and Heather Dam stand at the entrance to their galleria living room. The couple added a rail to the step down into the room to keep visitors from taking a tumble while they were admiring the paintings.

A richly toned painting of Ukrainian iron workers appears to be at the top of a trio of paintings, but the dominant-blue ceramic works are actually on a privacy wall outdoors. Uplights turn them into subtle night illumination.

Across the wall from these seven paintings in the family room are a nearly equal number on the other side. The Dams find their paintings, as well as their eclectic furniture, in antique and secondhand stores.

The bed in the master bedroom is surrounded by some of the Dams’ favorite art. Central to it is a horse race painted by a Yugoslavian artist whose work they began collecting.

Even the kitchen has art on its corner wall, and a diagonal backsplash accented with colors from the paintings in the adjacent dining and family rooms.

The Dams’ landscape designer, Charles Salmon, set up a terraced garden to give the yard more visual interest. The area is crosslighted at night to create an enchanted garden look.

Master Gardener demonstrations always attract a crowd, and they’re happy to answer individual questions.

There is a wide variety of plants to choose from, but planting material and garden supplies are at the show as well.

Tropical fruit trees at the Yard & Garden Show include everything from citrus to mangoes and sone interesting fruits you won’t see anywhere else.

Native plants sell quickly at the Yard & Garden Show. These are plants that work well with Southwest Florida’s extremes of rain and dry weather.