COVERING ELECTION COVERAGE
Journalists battle bias, deadlines and the need to attract an audience
SIX-HUNDRED-FORTY-TWO WORDS ABOUT GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum’s sweater vest in the Los Angeles Times last week added refreshing levity and character insight, or was wasted space in the political debate, depending on your point of view. Meanwhile, the struggling economy loomed large over nuanced issues such as Medicare. Full Story
On a mission to reach the most vulnerable
Bonnie McElveen-Hunter was honored that President George W. Bush appointed her as the first woman to serve as chairman of the American Red Cross board of governors in 2004. And then the Greensboro, N.C., resident got a full indoctrination into why the organization is important. Full Story
PROFILES IN PARADISE
Championing the methodical governor
Just over one year ago, Gov. Rick Scott won election on one promise: to fix Florida’s broken economy and get our state back to work. Full Story
Learn about local history at Gardenside Chickee Chats
Sign up now to be sure you have a seat for the Naples Historical Society’s Gardenside Chickee Chats coming up this season at Palm Cottage. Presentations are from 11 a.m. to noon in the chickee pavilion in The Norris Garden. Here’s the line-up: Full Story
Start researching your roots at free geneaology workshop
Have you ever wondered if a Revolutionary War patriot ancestor could be hidden in your family tree? Perhaps you are eligible to join the Daughters of the American Revolution or the Sons of the American Revolution. Full Story
Abraham Lincoln expert to speak on Marco
The Jewish Congregation of Marco Island and the Marco Island Historical Society present worldrenowned Abraham Lincoln historian Thomas Schwartz, director of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum, with “The Life and Legacy of Abraham Lincoln” on Saturday, Feb. 25. The evening begins at 6 p.m. Full Story
Make your travel plans with the Renaissance Academy
The Renaissance Academy at FGCU has sponsored more than 20 concierge-style excursions abroad over the past 10 years. Full Story
FGCU alumni weekend coming up
Alumni weekend at Florida Gulf Coast University takes place Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 9-11. Events include an art gallery exhibit of “You Call This Art,” an etiquette class instructed by Nonnie Owens, author of “Dining with Civility,” Eagle Night Out at Bar Louie, a barbecue and silent auction, alumni basketball game and campus bus and walking tours. Full Story
Absentee ballots, early voting available for Presidential Preference Primary
Any registered voter can ask for and vote an absentee ballot for the Jan. 31 Presidential Preference Primary Election. To request that a ballot be sent through the mail, call 252- 8450 or visit www.colliervotes.com. Full Story
Learn to be a ‘ham’ on Marco Island
The Marco Island Civil Air Patrol, in cooperation with the K5MI Marco Island Ham Club, offers a five-session course leading to FCC amateur radio technician licensing. Class meets from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Jan. 23-26, and Monday, Jan. 30, at the Marco Island CAP hangar at the Marco Island Airport. The FCC test for all classes of HAM licenses will begin at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30. Full Story
Iberia in the Round hosts security director
Robert Cohen, security director for the Federal Transportation Safety Administration at Southwest Florida International Airport, will discuss the evolution of the TSA since its inception 10 years ago and the organization’s direction for the future at Iberia in the Round on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at IberiaBank on Marco Island. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. Full Story
Town hall forum set on Marco
A town hall forum will take place as part of the Marco Island City Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 23.
The forum will allow council members to respond to issues and questions that are not normally addressed during the regular community forum portion of meetings.
Questions from the public should be e-mailed no later than Jan. 20 to publicforum@marcocitycouncil.com. ¦ Full Story
NONPROFIT NEWS
Leadership Collier applications online now
The Leadership Collier Foundation is accepting applications for the Leadership Collier Class of 2013. The program educates local business leaders about the societal and economic challenges facing the Collier County community while highlighting the area’s infrastructure, business engines and community issues. Full Story
Soup’s on for fifth annual Empty Bowls lunch
The fifth annual Empty Bowls soup lunch to benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Cambier Park. A $10 donation gets a handmade pottery bowl to take home (while supplies last) and a ladle of soup with a chunk of bread for lunch. Full Story
CLUB NOTES
It’s high season for clubs and organizations throughout the area. Here’s what some of them have on their upcoming programs: Full Story
FAITH NOTES
Interfaith adult education series set to begin on Marco Island
The Marco Island Clergy Association’s 2012 Interfaith Community Educational Series begins Wednesday, Jan. 25, at New Life Community Church of God and continues through March at various houses of worship on the island. Full Story
Walk the walks and help community causes
Do yourself some good and help local charitable organizations at the same time by signing up and getting out to some of the following events: Full Story
Free clinic will cover sled hockey basics
The Florida Sled Hockey Association hosts a free introductory clinic about the sport from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Fort Myers Skatium.
Sled hockey is an accessible version of ice hockey, adapted for people with physical disabilities. Full Story
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