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D.K. Christi

D. K. Christi lived and worked in Europe, Asia the Caribbean & the U.S. as an editor, author and lecturer.
She writes stories and novels that capture the multi-cultural elements and the beauty, fear and excitement of unique experiences.
Three years of blue water sailing in the Caribbean add spice. Ghost Orchid, her recent novel made the “Super Ghost” of Corkscrew Swamp famous. She is a freelance writer and available to speak at organizations.
www.dkchristi.webs.com

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Enjoying the trails at Bonita Boarding Kennel and Pet Camp are Cheryl Harrison, Assistant Manager with Biscuit, Lisa Bromley, co–owner, with Oliver and Debi Braendle, co–owner, with Roxy.

Credit: Staff | staff@swspotlight.com

Bonita Business Beat Pet Camp Year ‘Round

June 1, 2013 | Comments (0)

  Bonita Springs – Five acres of cabbage palms and native vegetation provide an inviting environment for southwest Florida’s pets. Owners Deborah and George Braendle and their daughter Lisa Bromley say their Bonita Boarding Kennel and Pet Camp is “Where our family takes care of yours.” The full service Bonita Springs dog retreat at 11860 [...]

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Chris Griffith, volunteer Junior Achievement teacher, teaches Zachary Schroeder’s fifth grade class at Bonita Springs Elementary.Staff | staff@swspotlight.com

Junior Achievement Grows at Bonita Springs Elementary

June 1, 2013 | Comments (0)

Bonita Springs – Chris Griffith, a Bonita Springs Noon Rotary member, didn’t know what to expect when she walked into Zachary Schroeder’s fifth grade class for the first Junior Achievement session. Griffith was armed with the prepared Junior Achievement (JA) curriculum and her own business experience. Before she left, Bonita Springs Elementary School (BSE) fifth [...]

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Bill Rummler and Judy Rummler met with FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg (center) at the National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit in Orlando to ask the FDA to take action to end the over prescribing of opioids.

Contributed | Special to the Spotlight

The Rise of Addiction Among Chronic Pain Sufferers

June 1, 2013 | Comments (0)

Bonita Springs – Southwest Florida often benefits from the knowledge and experience of its northern neighbors. New residents bring expertise with them. Judy and  Bill Rummler, 16–year residents of Bonita Bay, have found a way to use their expertise to help others. In 2011 they established the Steve Rummler Hope Foundation (Foundation) as a non-profit [...]

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Pepper and Max are well–traveled dogs. Staff | staff@swspotlight.com

Our Best Friends |Traveling Duo

June 1, 2013 | Comments (0)

Doug and Carla Webb’s children were grown and the grandchildren were in school. The house was quiet for Doug when he retired. Their lives changed when Carla saw Pepper and fell in love. The little Shih Tzu puppy stole both their hearts. A year later, Carla found a buddy for Pepper, another Shih Tzu puppy. [...]

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The Bonita Springs team at Monarch Marketing Services includes Nate Reysen, Robert Haller, Bob Haller, Rosi Haller and Lauren Bennett.

Contributed | Special to the Spotlight

Monarch Marketing Services Changes with the Times

April 29, 2013 | Comments (0)

Bonita Springs – Picture cartoons on drop ceiling tiles in pediatric hospital wards, monograms on bathroom tiles and custom designed wallpaper provide a taste of the ever-changing print industry. Monarch Marketing Services is keeping up with the times. New York in 1978 was a far different business climate for the printing business than today. Bonita [...]

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Peter Tierney and Dr. “Bud” Negley, owners of The Bay House restaurant, on the new deck overlooking the Cocohatchee River in North Naples.

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Business Beat | The Bay House Restaurant in “Upper Naples”

April 29, 2013 | Comments (0)

North Naples – The Bay House Restaurant, a hidden jewel tucked away in the mangroves on the Cocohatchee River offers North Naples and Bonita Springs first class dining in two venues. Fine dining with reservations is available at The Bay House. Within The Bay House and unique to the new owners, Peter Tierney and Dr. [...]

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Maribel Slabaugh, President and CEO, Bonita Springs Assistance Office, offers emergency assistance and referrals for clients from Bonita Springs and with new agency partners joining their team, more services will be offered at this location.

Staff | staff@swspotlight

Many Helping Hands Under One Roof at Bonita Assistance Office

April 29, 2013 | Comments (0)

Bonita Springs – The Bonita Springs Assistance Office, at 25300 Bernwood Drive, opened a new chapter in their services book recently. New partners are joining their team. Habitat for Humanity, Dr. Piper Center, Volunteer Nurses Association and Early Steps are a few of the new partners. Dr. Piper Center offers seniors companionship and transportation. Early [...]

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Sugar and Spice were rescued within one day of each other.
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Bonita’s Best Friends | Sugar and Spice

April 29, 2013 | Comments (0)

Bonita Springs – Sugar and Spice were crowded in the front seat of Beverly Jackson’s car on the non-stop trip from Ashville, North Carolina to southwest Florida three years ago. The backseat was already occupied by Henry, the twenty–pound tabby cat in his own cage tucked in the fully packed car. Henry already declared he [...]

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Bonita YMCA.

Local Teams to Compete at YMCA Gruesome Twosome

April 14, 2013 | Comments (0)

Bonita Springs – It’s gonna get dirty. There are sure to be face plants and wipe outs at the  Gruesome Twosome, the YMCA Mud Event scheduled for April 20.  Community interest is running high. When the Spotlight went to press there were 30 teams signed up. Teams can register up until race day with check–in [...]

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Maria Herrera, Immigration Specialist, says she loves her job assisting clients at the Bonita Springs Amigos Center. Staff | staff@swspotlight.com

The Amigos Center Offers Hope

April 14, 2013 | Comments (0)

Bonita Springs – Maria Herrera, Immigration Specialist at the Bonita Springs Amigos Center, a Lutheran social services outreach program, helped Flores Munoz prepare immigration documents. “This is my mission in life,” said Herrera, “even though I am not Lutheran.” Munoz has a work visa but needed additional paperwork to include her children for her income [...]

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