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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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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.

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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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Sue and Dennis McCarthy specialize in customized framing and cases for treasures. Staff | staff@swspotlight.com

Bonita Business Beat: Creativity Knows No Bounds

April 14, 2013 | Comments (0)

Bonita Springs – Four walls of colorful framing stock greet customers at D & S Gallery, 3725 Bonita Beach Road. The skill with which Sue and Dennis McCarthy provide customized service reflects a lifetime of creativity. However, D & S Gallery represented a major lifestyle change when they moved from Chicago in 2000. “We’re together [...]

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Jinx prefers a lap but will steal a chair vacated by its owner. Contributed | Special to the Spotlight

Lady and the Tramp | Bonita’s Best Friends

March 29, 2013 | Comments (0)

Estero – Jinx is proof that a rescue dog, often of mixed breeds, can be a joy to the owners. Just one look at the picture tells why Jinx wins hearts, including the heart of his “girlfriend” Reilly, a similar mixed breed who lives around the corner. They play for hours in the Cerullo backyard [...]

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H.L. Burkley, owner of Custom Closets and More, offers customers state of the art design software so designs can be done on-site with customer input. Staff | staff@swspotlight.com

Custom Closets and More Expands the Meaning of “More”

March 28, 2013 | Comments (0)

Bonita Springs – H. L. Burkley started Custom Closets and More from his home, an accidental success story that represents the entrepreneurial spirit that’s alive and well in Bonita Springs. He was already an experienced southwest Florida homebuilder and licensed general contractor with 17 years in quality home building and custom renovations. A University of [...]

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“Operations Committee” plans for Relay for Life. Carolann Sanita, Events and Entertainment Chair, Ann Musselman, ACS Staff Partner, Bobbie Bird, Relay Chair, Mary Crouse, a member of the BSU/Henderson Franklin “Sleepwalkers” team and Operations Chair. Contributed | Special to the Spotlight

Relay for Life Works All Year

March 28, 2013 | Comments (0)

Bonita Springs – Live and on stage at the bandshell in Riverside Park, Kate Owens will be offering free haircuts. The locks will be made into wigs for cancer patients. This fun event and many other opportunities to donate to The American Cancer Society (ACS), are in the plans for this year’s Relay for Life [...]

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