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Photos: Derby Hat Day at the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track

Overall winner Desiree Janeda wears a hat with a horse racing theme, designed by David Ascroft. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Overall winner Desiree Janeda wears a hat with a horse racing theme, designed by David Ascroft. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Winners line up for a photo. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Winners line up for a photo. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Nancy Dailey's hat cuts to the chase. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Nancy Dailey's hat cuts to the chase. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Cheryl Yano of Fort Myers won honorable mention for her look. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Cheryl Yano of Fort Myers won honorable mention for her look. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Kathy Weber of Estero sports a gauzy look. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Kathy Weber of Estero sports a gauzy look. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Ann Belk of Cape Coral goes black and white, with a splash of red. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Ann Belk of Cape Coral goes black and white, with a splash of red. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Daughter and mother Debbie and Nancy Dailey of Fort Myers  got a ride to the track from Burt Ceburski, and all three won prizes. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Daughter and mother Debbie and Nancy Dailey of Fort Myers got a ride to the track from Burt Ceburski, and all three won prizes. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Daughter and mother Autumn and Allison Heppner pet Sunny, a retired greyhound. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Daughter and mother Autumn and Allison Heppner pet Sunny, a retired greyhound. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Terri Baxa has her hat snatched by the wind. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Terri Baxa has her hat snatched by the wind. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Dogs racing at the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs. Track operators say reducing the number of races required by the state would help them compete with other gambling venues.
Dogs racing at the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs. Track operators say reducing the number of races required by the state would help them compete with other gambling venues.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Shirley Barbour of Marco Island displays her winning look. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Shirley Barbour of Marco Island displays her winning look. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Overall winner Desiree Janeda reacts to the judges' announcement, wearing a hat with a horse racing theme, designed by David Ascroft. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Overall winner Desiree Janeda reacts to the judges' announcement, wearing a hat with a horse racing theme, designed by David Ascroft. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
The contestants line up for the judges. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
The contestants line up for the judges. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Burt Ceburski of Lehigh Acres stood out among the other contestants, all female. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Burt Ceburski of Lehigh Acres stood out among the other contestants, all female. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Cheryl Yano of Fort Myers displays her prize. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Cheryl Yano of Fort Myers displays her prize. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Burt Ceburski of Lehigh Acres accepts his prize from Dave Kempton. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Burt Ceburski of Lehigh Acres accepts his prize from Dave Kempton. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Daughter and mother Debbie and Nancy Dailey of Fort Myers react to winning in a tie for most original hats. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Daughter and mother Debbie and Nancy Dailey of Fort Myers react to winning in a tie for most original hats. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Daughter and mother Debbie and Nancy Dailey of Fort Myers react to winning in a tie for most original hats. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Daughter and mother Debbie and Nancy Dailey of Fort Myers react to winning in a tie for most original hats. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Kathy Weber of Estero sports a gauzy look, and won a prize. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Kathy Weber of Estero sports a gauzy look, and won a prize. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Overall winner Desiree Janeda reacts to the judges' announcement, wearing a hat with a horse racing theme, designed by David Ascroft. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Overall winner Desiree Janeda reacts to the judges' announcement, wearing a hat with a horse racing theme, designed by David Ascroft. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Overall winner Desiree Janeda reacts to the judges' announcement, wearing a hat with a horse racing theme, designed by David Ascroft. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Overall winner Desiree Janeda reacts to the judges' announcement, wearing a hat with a horse racing theme, designed by David Ascroft. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News
Overall winner Desiree Janeda wears a hat with a horse racing theme, designed by David Ascroft, left. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Overall winner Desiree Janeda wears a hat with a horse racing theme, designed by David Ascroft, left. The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Racing track in Bonita Springs hosted a fanciful hat competition Saturday, on the occasion of the Kentucky Derby, with a $1,000 gift certificate as the grand prize.
Lance Shearer/Special To The Naples Daily News