Selling the Presidency
Obama, Romney go head to head pushing merchandising
There’s a reason to sell merchandise for a would-be American president, whether he’s black, white, red-state or blue-state. And the reason is not just a healthy state of green (in the form of large cash contributions.) Full Story
Florida Weekly is best in the state, again
Named top weekly newspaper for third year running
For the third consecutive year, Florida Weekly has been named the most outstanding weekly newspaper in the state, racking up 15 journalism awards at the Florida Press Association conference at the 2012 Southeastern Press Convention in Destin. Full Story
CME Group Titleholders looking for volunteers
The LPGA Tour will be making its longawaited return to Naples this November and volunteer registration is now open for those looking to be a part the CME Group Titleholders, the grand finale of the LPGA Tour season at TwinEagles, Nov. 12-18. Golf knowledge is not required and friends and families are encouraged to participate in a wide variety of committees available. Full Story
Name that pup for CCSO
She’s confident.
She’s affectionate.
She’s feisty.
Her brothers probably would agree, she’s bossy.
This 8-week-old golden retriever seems to have it all: good looks, a winning personality and a permanent job assisting a wounded veteran when she finishes school. Full Story
Scott urges close look at Libor effect on Fla
Gov. Rick Scott wrote Tuesday to Florida's congressional delegation urging members to press for information on how much a growing interest rate scandal may have cost Florida. Full Story
Tiger Bay Club hosts James Carville
The Tiger Bay Club will host political consultant James Carville at its Sept. 17 meeting. He will give a presentation on the political affairs of our nation from the conventions onward. Full Story
Register now of the world famous Grouper Grab
The 13th annual Grouper Grab fishing tournament will take place Aug. 17 and 18 at Port Sanibel Marina in Fort Myers. The Grab has a long history of being one of the top grouper tournaments in the state and this year will be no exception. Full Story
CLUB NOTES
¦ The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Noon is hosting a dress collection drive during the month of July to benefit the PACE Center for Girls-Immokalee. Women are encouraged to donate new and gently used dresses or handbags. Items can be dropped off at two locations: Full Story
Naples airport slated for commuter air service
Twin Air Calypso Limited Inc., operating as Naples Connection, plans to begin scheduled air service between Naples Municipal Airport and four Florida cities beginning Oct. 22. The company, which has flown between Fort Lauderdale and the Bahamas since 1954, plans to offer four weekly flights each to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Key West and Orlando using high-capacity ninepassenger aircraft. Full Story
Ghostly flowers are appearing in trees
Every year, in proximity to the rainy season, a rare, leafless root system that grows on trees in Southwest Florida sloughs produces white flowers. The so-called ghost orchid is a wild, endangered species that relies on the giant sphinx moth, with its more than 6-inch long proboscis or “flying tongue” for pollination. Full Story
Corkscrew Swamp has a new director
After 38 years, Ed Carlson retired as director of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, with Jason Lauritson stepping into the position July 1.
His new role includes wildlife and land management, as well as policy work affecting restoration of habitat in and around the Sanctuary. And it means filling some “very big shoes.” Full Story
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