Len Jennings, 40
ANCHOR, ABC7
Comes from: San Francisco
and Alma, Mich.
He defines himself as: Compassionate, witty and moody
What attracts him first: “It’s something about the eyes that clicks for me.”
And then …? “She doesn’t have to have a great sense of humor; she just has to think I’m funny.”
Ideal first date: “Doing something one or both of us haven’t done before.”
But don’t: Make the first move. “I appreciate being the hunter.”
Longtime guy friend says: “In junior high, on a class ski trip, all the girls were fighting to ride the chairlift with Lenny. One girl transferred out of school because the fight got so bad.”
Play boy: He’s in an adult
hockey league and also plays
basketball and tennis.
And he also …: enjoys ballroom dancing.
Theme song: Take Five by the Dave Brubeck Quartet. “It’s just a good, get-your-groove-on confidence builder.”
Last book read: The Innocent Man by John Grisham
Desire to settle down: 8 out of 10
Dating here: “I’ve met a lot of fascinating, intelligent, beautiful women who also think I’m funny.”
What women should know about men: “We’re not playing stupid; we really are stupid. We don’t know what you’re thinking.”
Our take: When he’s talking to you, you feel like you’re the only person in the room.

Stan Douge, 30
MORTGAGE BANKER, LIBERTY BANK
Comes from: Miami
He defines himself as: Approachable, laid-back and fun
He’ll definitely notice: The way she walks into a room.
Especially if she’s: Easy going, yet still stylish
You’ve clicked: “When I see that smile and she laughs, I know I’ve got her.”
Longtime guy friend says: “Stan is very driven about his goals, and he’s looking for somebody who is thinking along those same lines.”
Ideal first date: Dinner at Brio Tuscan Grille, then dancing
Creative outlets: Playing piano
Theme song: I’m a Flirt by TI, T-Pain and R. Kelly
Last read: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Dad? He has a son, Isaac, seven
He’s listening to: Fort Minor, Jay Z and Usher. “That’s my man right there.”
Favorite travel spot: Las Vegas
He supports: YMCA and Habitat for Humanity
Dating here: “If you’re looking, it’s there.”
Desire to settle down: 7 out of 10, “but it depends on the person.”
Women need to: “Stop analyzing so much and don’t take things so seriously.”
Our take: Oh yeah, he’s a flirt, and we like it like that.

James DiGiorgio, 41
ARTIST
Comes from: Houston, Texas
He defines himself as: Passionate, reckless and creative
How reckless? You can find him driving fast on his motorcycle or Porsche Carrera 911.
First impressions: “I like an exotic beauty, and someone with a quirky sense of style.”
He knows he’s clicked with a woman: “In the first five
minutes.”
Let’s talk about: Anything except past relationships.
When she makes the first move: “It’s refreshing because it goes against the norm.”
Longtime guy friend says: “James is full of charisma. He’s extremely handsome, and he’s got that big golden mane. He’s the man in Fort Myers.”
Favorite author: Ernest Hemingway
Theme song: Beautiful Day by U2
Desire to settle down: 9 out of 10. “I love a family, and I want more kids.” He has one daughter, Isabella, four.
Dating here: “It hasn’t sucked. But I’m looking for a freak, and there aren’t too many around here.”
Dating deal breaker: When she looks for flaws in other people.
He’ll never understand about women: When they say one thing, but mean another.
Our take: He knows what he wants. If you’re it, you’re in for quite a ride.

Jerry Gershon, 56
HEAD TENNIS COACH, WORTHINGTON COUNTRY CLUB
Comes from: Queens, N.Y.
He defines himself as: Adventurous, sensitive and caring
He’ll notice first: If there’s chemistry.
And that happens: Within the first five minutes.
Great first date: “We’d meet at the beach, go for a walk and, if appropriate, bring a bottle of wine.”
Long-term guy friend says: “He’s attracted to women who are educated and like culture, but nobody who is flashy or who is looking for a trophy husband.”
He’s a good catch because: “I’ll go out of my way to make your life easier.”
Favorite movie: Serendipity
Take it outside: He’s into tennis, golf, scuba diving, boating and fishing.
Favorite lyrics: “It’s not having what you want, it’s wanting what you’ve got” from Soak Up the Sun by Sheryl Crow.
He won’t give up for a woman: His close friends
Desire to settle down: 6 out of 10
Dating deal breaker: “If you say you’re going to call, you’d better have a good reason if you don’t.”
Women need to know: “Not all men are needy.”
Our take: This teddy bear of a guy has a true love and appreciation for life.

David Essel, 51
BUSINESS AND LIFE COACH, AUTHOR
Comes from: Syracuse, N.Y.
He defines himself as: Passionate, optimistic and
communicative
He’s attracted to: “A warm, real smile that exudes passion.”
Let’s talk about: Spirituality and personal interaction
But not: Past relationships. “What matters is the person sitting in front of me.”
Clicking with someone: “It can be within the first 30 seconds, or it could be in two weeks, depending on the person.”
Great first date: Going for a walk, but never going to dinner. “If you’re not clicking, why sit there for two hours?”
Longtime male friend says: “First, he’ll try to help women with their mental and spiritual health. But once he becomes the guru, watch out. All bets are off.”
Favorite movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
He’s reading: Practicing the Presence by Joel Goldsmith
Catch phrase: “Rock on!”
Dating here: “This area gets knocked a ton—I find that to be hogwash.”
Dating deal breaker: “If someone wanted to convert me to a specific religion.”
Desire to settle down: 8 out of 10
Women need to know: “Men need to be nurtured. If you give what you want, the relationship would be enhanced dramatically.”
He’ll never understand: “The need to shop without ever buying anything.”
Our take: He’s a relationship and spirituality expert who once starred in fitness videos—what more could a girl need?

Marc Ferris, 33
BROKER ASSOCIATE, MIRASOL AT COCONUT POINT
Comes from: New Jersey shore
He defines himself as: Dynamic, versatile and driven
He notices first: “The way she carries herself.”
Off-limit topics for a first date: Religion, politics or relationship history. “This is about the here and now.”
When she makes the first move: “It’s refreshing. This is 2007, not 1950.”
It might be the start of something: “When you get that sustained eye contact and flirtation is at an ultimate high.”
But it might end quickly if: She’s rude to the wait staff.
Night job: He plays harmonica with the local blues band Little Eddie and the Fat Fingers.
Favorite cause: Animal issues—his father was a veterinarian.
Longtime guy friend says: “You know the horse whisperer? We call Marc the chick whisperer. If he spies a girl he thinks is attractive, he’ll whisper something in her ear. Next thing you know, they’re whisking each other off to who knows where.”
Favorite movie: Raising Arizona
Theme music: “I’d have a Dixieland band following me around.”
Desire to settle down: “I enjoy the security of a relationship, but I’m very comfortable with the future if I don’t [settle down].”
Dating here: “It’s difficult, especially at my age. Most of my friends are married with kids.”
What women should know: “It’s OK to do your own thing. Go out and run your program. I’ll be there for you at the end of the day.”
But he’ll never grasp: “Women’s intuition—it’s real.”
Our take: He’s creative, intellectual and charismatic—a real Renaissance man.

Frank Cavella, 51
DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING, NAPLES GRANDE RESORT & CLUB
Comes from: Miami
He defines himself as: Fun, nurturing and passionate
He notices first: Her smarts and her humor. “Everyone can be attractive, not everyone can be real or smart.”
His passion: His sons who are six and 15
Topic to avoid: Past relationships, however, “I’m an open book, sometimes to a fault.”
Ideal first date: Dinner and strolling through shops in downtown Naples
You’ve clicked when: “There’s a signal in the inner soul that lights up.”
When she makes the first move: “It shows she’s confident and assertive. I find that attractive.”
Longtime guy friend says: “He’s going to stay young for a long time. He’s a lot of fun and always has a positive outlook on life.”
Favorite movie: Scent of a Woman
Currently reading: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Favorite cause: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Creative outlet: Writing in a journal and poetry
Desire to settle down: 10 out of 10
Dating deal breaker: Smoking
Catch phrase: “What you think about, you bring about.”
Women need to know: “We’re all different, yet we’re all alike. You have to find out what it is that makes him tick.”
Our take: He’s a devoted dad who has his priorities in check—but he’s not afraid to have fun, too.

Mike Friedman, 29
FINANCIAL WEALTH ADVISOR, SMITH BARNEY
Comes from: Cleveland
He defines himself as: A kid at heart
He notices first: If she has an athletic build and is outgoing
Hot topics: “I like to be an open book. If there are topics you avoid for any reason, eventually they will come out.”
You’ve clicked when: “We’ve made each other laugh.”
Busy guy: He’s the vice president of the Young Republicans club, a youth lacrosse coach, a lifeguard at Disney World resorts and producer of a lacrosse television show.
He’s a good boyfriend because: “I’m more loyal than a golden retriever.”
Longtime guy friend says: “He’s just kind of goofy, but not in an immature way. He’s not afraid to laugh at himself.”
Desire to settle down: 10 out of 10. “I want to have kids.”
His five-year plan: Build local lacrosse programs, work on his career and “get my parents some more grandchildren.”
Women need to know: “We’re not all scum.”
But he’ll never understand: A woman’s predetermined notion of what a guy’s all about.
Our take: If your biological clock is ticking, he’s ready to ring the alarm.

Dr. Kurtis Biggs, 36
JOINT IMPLANT SURGEON
Comes from: Canton, Ohio
He defines himself as: Fun, lighthearted and compassionate
He’s looking for: A woman with self-confidence and a sense of humor.
And it helps if she’s: Driven
… and likes kids: He has four, ages four through 11.
Ideal first date: “Sitting on the beach in Captiva during the sunset, enjoying great conversation.”
Let’s talk about: Family and friends. “You can tell who they are without having to pry.”
When she makes the first move: “It’s refreshing because she’s willing to act on her
feelings.”
Longtime guy friend says: “He definitely wants a companion. When he gets that person, he’ll treat her right.”
Favorite movie: Wedding Crashers. “Sometimes you just need a break, and I like
to laugh.”
Burning up his iPod: It Won’t Be Soon Before Long by Maroon 5
Desire to settle down: 9 out of 10. “It’s who I am. I’m not a nomad.”
Dating here: “People are very friendly and open.”
What women should know about men: “We’re not as bad as you think, but sometimes we speak before we think.”
But he’ll never understand: Double standards. “What’s good for them [women] is not good for you.”
Our take: We like an enthusiastic guy with a quick, killer smile—a great combination.

Mike Myers, 52
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PASSARELLA & ASSOCIATES, CONSULTING ECOLOGISTS
Comes from: Detroit, Mich.
He defines himself as: Hardworking, laid-back and shy
He’s attracted to: Athletic, independent women
Let’s talk about: Family, friends and ambitions
You’ve clicked when: “There’s that ‘wow’ factor.”
He’s into: Weight training, sport shooting and butterfly gardening
Favorite movie: “Hitch, because love wins out in
the end.”
He listens to: Country western music
He’d like to explore: Australia, “for its very unique wildlife.”
Dating here: “At this age, it’s rather quiet and low key.”
Dating deal breaker: If she’s rude or bossy.
Desire to settle down: 7 out of 10
He’d be a good boyfriend because: “I’m not a player by any stretch of the imagination.”
Women need to know: “[Men] are not the same as women in our approach to situations. For men, there’s a lot more ego.”
He’ll never understand: “A woman’s need for more than two or three pairs of shoes.”
Our take: It would be a shame to let him end up a lifelong bachelor, wouldn’t it, ladies?

Mark Luth, 37
MORTGAGE BANKER, JPMORGAN CHASE; RESTAURANT CO-OWNER
Comes from: Naples
He defines himself as: Spontaneous, well-directed and passionate
He first notices: Her smile and kindness
You’ve clicked: “When we laugh until we cry.”
Relationship know-how: “The most successful relationships unfold naturally.”
Longtime guy friend says: “Mark definitely needs someone who can match wits with him and stimulate his intelligence. Not someone who sits back and lets him do all the talking.”
When she makes the first move: “It can be refreshing
at times.”
Last read: Over the Top by Zig Ziglar
Burning up his iPod: Smashing Pumpkins
Favorite travel spots: Las Vegas and New York
Latest project: He is a partner in the new Toro restaurant in Bell Tower Shops.
His mantra: “We all have to be able to deliver something unique to society.”
Desire to settle down: 5 out of 10
Dating deal breaker: “If I’m meeting someone somewhere, I don’t like to be kept waiting.”
Women need to know: “If you’re pushing to find out where this relationship is going, it’s a sign of insecurity. Act confident, let if flow, and see where it goes.”
Our take: He’s refreshingly old-fashioned and looking to make the most of his life. That’s pretty hot.

Jonathan Polk, 28
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, EXACTA LAND SURVEYORS
Comes from: Morristown, N.J.
He defines himself as: Understanding, caring and charismatic
His type of woman: “I find all looks attractive.”
He’s into you if: “We’ve laughed about something, and I’m thinking about you after the fact.”
Fun first date: Sushi dinner with a group of friends
He wants to know: Who you are, not what you are. “How successful you are shouldn’t come into play.”
Favorite movie: The Count of Monte Cristo
Burning up his iPod: Rap artists like 50 Cent and Mike Jones
Favorite cause: Ronald McDonald House
Catch phrase: “Not a big deal.”
Longtime guy friend says: “If I see a girl I want to talk to and she’s with friends, I say to her friends, ‘Meet my friend, Jonathan.’ It works every time.”
Dating here: “It’s good. But it’s a small town, and there’s a lot of talk.”
He’s a good boyfriend because: “I know how to treat a woman. My mother taught me well.”
Desire to settle down: 5 out of 10
Dating deal breaker: “If Mom doesn’t like you, you’re done.”
Women need to know: “We need our guy time, but that doesn’t mean we’re being bad.”
He’ll never understand: “What’s the fight about?”
Our take: His old-school charm makes him even more crush-worthy than his good looks.