Could you please help me identify this lizard?

[Fur&Feathers]

I work at a dog daycare/boarding center... (I love it) and yesterday, the dogs were chasing something... as soon as I saw it was a lizard, I ran over there and scooped him up. There are no woods around the area and it is purely city. I have no idea what he is, I can't find any information and I'd like to know where to release him. Near water, very wooded area, deep woods... ANYTHING would be appreciated!

Here he is...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v677/danteconure/Lizard.jpg

Thank you!!!

[Karen]

It's a lovely 5-lined skink - picture perfect.

See here (http://www.csc.noaa.gov/acebasin/specgal/skinkso.htm) for more about his species.

[Fur&Feathers]

Great, thank you so much! :) I'll be releasing him in the nearby woods shortly. I'm sure he's tired of being stuck in a Cricket Keeper/Critter keeper thing by now. Thank you, Karen!

[jackie]

wow, he looks really pretty.

[Daisy and Delilah]

We have alot of those here in Florida. They're really beautiful:D

[CathyBogart]

He's a very nice looking one too!! What a fun find, I'm glad you saved him from the dogs. :) :)

[Suki Wingy]

What a cutie! BTW, I got pics of my lovly lady lizard I have to post!