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Raising a Glass to Assist Bonitians

Raising a Glass to Assist Bonitians

April 29, 2013 | Comments (0)

The estimated seven thousand fans that jammed Riverside Park last month for Celebrate Bonita, the City’s annual birthday bash, were thirsty for some first class county music. And, they were just plain thirsty. By the time the last fan filed out shortly after 9 p.m., 44 barrels of beer, 130 cases of soda and water [...]

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Rick Barber Joins Water District Board

Rick Barber Joins Water District Board

April 29, 2013 | Comments (0)

Bonita Springs – “I guess if you irritate folks in the government long enough, they will make you a part of it. That was long time Bonita resident Rick Barber’s self effacing reaction to his recent appointment by Governor Scott to the South Florida Water Management District seven-member governing board. In reality, it’s a fitting [...]

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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.

Staff | staff@swspotlight.com

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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Maryle Barbe took this photo from the March Course #9 at Bonita Bay Club. Send your best sunset photos to sunset@swspotlight.com and your photo could be the next Spotlight Sunset.

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Sunset of the Month | May 1

April 29, 2013 | Comments (0)

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Calendar May 1

Calendar May 1

April 29, 2013 | Comments (0)

B:  Bonita  Springs, E:  Estero, N:  Naples, FM:  Fort Myers May 2 Thursday & 3 Friday   Murder at the Silver Garter Saloon – 7 p.m. The Center for the Arts Community Players will present their latest production in this all inclusive, fully catered, Western murder mystery dinner theater experience. The audience is in the [...]

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Restored colonial buildings in Old Havana reveal the beauty of these jewels.
Kathy O’Flinn | Special to the Spotlight

A Changing Cuba

April 29, 2013 | Comments (0)

Havana – Stepping off the plane, a visitor’s first view is of billboards with political messages. They appear randomly along the road into Havana. “Free the Cuban 5” (jailed for spying in the US but considered heroes by Cubans) or “54 Years of Fighting and Victories” or messages praising socialism. There are no advertisements for [...]

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Ben pictured with his mom Doris and sister Julie.

Contributed | Special to the Spotlight

The Other Ben | Driven by a Memory

April 29, 2013 | Comments (0)

Bonita Springs – “BORN IN THE USA!” (What? Why is Bruce Springsteen screaming at me?)  Waking up from a deep sleep, I roll over and switch the obnoxious clock radio off and check the time… 6:20 in the morning again. Time to go to work, again. Sitting up in bed I rub my eyes and [...]

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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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