We value your membership in the Press Club of Southwest Florida and encourage you to renew your membership by paying your 2026 dues by Jan. 31, 2026. Dues are still one of the best bargains in town — $75 a…
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Feb. 10 Luncheon: The Transformative Power of Opera Naples
RSVP today for this upcoming luncheon meeting hosted by the Press Club of Southwest Florida at Opera Naples. Learn why Opera Naples isn’t just an opera company; it’s an artistic powerhouse and a vital pillar of Southwest Florida’s cultural life,…
COMMENTARY: Journalists Are Chasing Events, Not Understanding
If you walk into an American newsroom today, don’t expect the calm, steady rhythm you might recall from the movies. No steady hum. No thoughtful editor leaning over a reporter’s shoulder asking, “Do we have this nailed down?” What you’ll…
President’s Annual Address Jan. 14, 2026: Journalism Organizations Exist to Pursue the Truth
Good afternoon. Thank you for being here, and a big thanks to Barbara Peterson of the Florida Center for Government Accountability. I truly appreciate your presence. A year ago, I took on the responsibility of serving as president of the Press Club of…
Petersen Outlines Ongoing Efforts to Hold Government Officials Accountable
Barbara Petersen, CEO of the Florida Center for Government Accountability (FCGA), began her Jan. 14 luncheon talk to Press Club members and guests at Moorings Park with a summary of a difficult recent event. She explained that the Minneapolis ICE situation was a…
COMMENTARY: Renee Good’s Shooting Plays Like a Scene from “Judgement at Nuremberg”
The other day, I watched the 1961 film Judgement at Nuremberg. It was the first time in decades that I watched the Stanley Kramer film. Judge Dan Haywood (played by Spencer Tracy) confronts defendants who insist they were merely enforcing…
A Voice for Transparency & Accountability: Don’t Miss Newsmaker Barbara Petersen Jan. 14!
The Press Club of Southwest Florida is proud to announce that Barbara Petersen, CEO of the Florida Center for Government Accountability (FCGA), will be the featured newsmaker speaker at our January 14, 2026, luncheon. At a time when transparency, accountability, and public trust are…
COMMENTARY – IT’S 2026: Can Journalism Survive?
Journalism faces a pivotal moment. In 2026, a crucial question for everyone is whether journalism can survive its decline and sense of lost authority. For much of modern American history, journalism has been a key institution in society for providing truth.…
RSVP Today for Jan. 14 Newsmaker Luncheon with Barbara Petersen, a Voice for Transparency & Accountability
The Press Club of Southwest Florida is proud to announce that Barbara Petersen, CEO of the Florida Center for Government Accountability (FCGA), will be the featured newsmaker speaker at our January 14, 2026, luncheon. At a time when transparency, accountability, and public trust are…