FGCU senior ahead of career curve, looks toward future in public relations
Friday, Jan. 9, 2009
With unemployment rates on the rise, and many experts predicting the situation will only get worse, it’s safe to say that now is not the best time to be looking for a job.
But Cathleen Carlos, a Florida Gulf Coast University senior, is not worried.
While most of her friends are either looking for jobs, planning for graduate school or haven’t even started a job search, Carlos has already landed a position. Full story »
But Cathleen Carlos, a Florida Gulf Coast University senior, is not worried.
While most of her friends are either looking for jobs, planning for graduate school or haven’t even started a job search, Carlos has already landed a position. Full story »
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Welcome Stallions: News from Bonita Springs Middle
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
Recently, several students at Bonita Springs Middle School were honored and awarded by the Knights of Columbus, Assembly No. 2542 of Bonita Springs, who annually sponsor a patriotic essay contest. Students in grades six through eight had been offered an opportunity in their social studies classes to write a 300-word essay describing the ways in which they personally demonstrate patriotism. Full story »
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Caught Dining: Larry Campbell
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009
Larry Campbell, of Fort Myers Beach, was "caught dining" at Coconut Point after taking swings at a driving range. Full story »
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- In the Biz: Jennifer Barnes
- Caught Dining: Jack Keevers, Grace Keevers & Shelly Hardy
- Caught Dining: Maggie McClintic, Gillian Kogan and Jasmin Aguirre
Caught Shopping: A trip to Norstram's at Waterside Shops
Friday, Jan. 9, 2009
Ruth Cialleli was caught shopping at Waterside shops after a ladies luncheon at Brio. Ruth lives in Estero but enjoys the shops in this north Naples location. Full story »
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Keepin' You Afloat: Weekly Boating Tip
Friday, Jan. 9, 2009
Most catastrophic boat engine problems are heat related. Cooling system failure can be avoided with periodic water dump inspection and by simply replacing worn impellers with new components. Bigger boats have a water pressure gauge or a water temperature gauge on the console. If your boat doesn’t come equipped with one, the engine itselft will have at a minimum a warning signal or beeper built in. Full story »
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Spring Creek Village newsletter: Cutting a rug for the Christmas season
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
New Year’s Eve was a great success thanks to Millie and Phil Pearson’s planning. Like so many of the events the volunteers were numerous. Bill and Judy Bode provided us with great entertainment. Bill provided the music for the night and Judy joined in at times with her lovely voice. Full story »
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- 'Two sheriffs and a postmaster' remembered
- Bonita Shores Club newsletter: Generations don’t have to agree to get along
- Thirty Years Ago This Week: Tours under way at Koreshan
Bonita woman builds business on a lost art
Friday, Jan. 9, 2009
Barbara Singer-Boocher is a positive, vivacious woman.
Her attitude is contagious, especially when you talk about one of her true passions: art. Her expertise is in lettering and watercolor painting.
“I’m an artist. I’m pretty fulfilled,” says Singer-Boocher before breaking into a giggle.
It’s hard to imagine that a woman with so much energy is able to sit still long enough to create colorful watercolor landscapes and impeccable writing, but Singer-Boocher does it. And her work, particularly her watercolor paintings, brings out the same joy that Singer-Boocher always seems to emanate. Full story »
Her attitude is contagious, especially when you talk about one of her true passions: art. Her expertise is in lettering and watercolor painting.
“I’m an artist. I’m pretty fulfilled,” says Singer-Boocher before breaking into a giggle.
It’s hard to imagine that a woman with so much energy is able to sit still long enough to create colorful watercolor landscapes and impeccable writing, but Singer-Boocher does it. And her work, particularly her watercolor paintings, brings out the same joy that Singer-Boocher always seems to emanate. Full story »
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- Free spirits abound during Nicola’s first wine tasting of the winter season
- Three generations of family work together to save business
- Business Spotlight: Kevin Leahy
Keeping The Faith: Larry Locke
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
Larry Locke is a senior pastor at Community Congregational Church in Naples. Locke has been working at the church since September and says he hopes to get the church more involved in the community.
Though Locke, 53, has been a minister for more than 20 years, he says that his life was not always on the straight-and-narrow. Once a collegiate basketball player and PGA professional, Locke says a lack of a strong moral compass led him to living homeless in Los Angeles.
In the following interview with The Banner, Locke shares how he turns his life around and talks about goals for the future of Community Congregational Church. Full story »
Though Locke, 53, has been a minister for more than 20 years, he says that his life was not always on the straight-and-narrow. Once a collegiate basketball player and PGA professional, Locke says a lack of a strong moral compass led him to living homeless in Los Angeles.
In the following interview with The Banner, Locke shares how he turns his life around and talks about goals for the future of Community Congregational Church. Full story »
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South boys soar to new heights on soccer field
Friday, Jan. 9, 2009
A county doormat not long ago, the Wolfpack have clawed their way into the top rung this season Full story »
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- Deep bench helps South hoopsters
- Local sports schedule: Jan. 10-17
- Prep football: South's Jenkins verbally commits to West Virginia
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Friday, Jan. 9, 2009
My new year’s resolution is to take down the Christmas decorations before Easter. I don’t like to make difficult ones … ones I have to stick to right away. I like to take my time to think of a resolution that works for me No sense starting 2009 off on a bad foot because your goal for the year failed within the first week, right? Full story »
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Dick's Sporting Goods: A sportsman's paradise
by Jeanne VogtGet a little extra Christmas spending money? Dick's has everything and anything for the avid sportsman. It Santa didn't bring it you can find it here! I couldn't believe all the stuff in this store that recently opened in Gulf Coast Town Center in San Carlos Park.
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