Author: Julie Pedretti
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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 prime example of false, overstated and conflicting information about the shooting death of Renee Nicole…
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Vibrant. Elegant. Poised. Professional. Graceful. Kind. Compassionate. Caring. Many words have been used to describe Soni Dimond, who came into our lives here in Naples nearly 10 years ago. She arrived to care for her ill mother, quickly made friends, and became a media influence before returning to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. During her career, she was…
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Our members have been the soul and spirit of the Press Club of Southwest Florida since the club was founded nearly 28 years ago. Your expertise and enthusiasm continue to help us support freedom of speech, the First Amendment, and current and future journalists. There are a variety of opportunities to become more involved and…
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I am pleased to announce the election of Dave Maksymetz as treasurer of the Press Club of Southwest Florida. Dave was approved by the Press Club Board of Governors at our meeting on September 11. He replaces Bill Butler, who served as treasurer for nearly two years, before stepping down for personal reasons. Dave has…
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Robert Strommen, managing partner of the Naples Pickleball Center, spoke at the April 6 Press Club of Southwest Florida lunch program at the Hilton Naples. Strommen provided an overview of the fast-growing sport, including how pickleball got its name, how Naples became the pickleball capital of the world, and the positive economic impact the sport is…
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WGCU’s Ian Coverage and Media Collaboration
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Once upon a time this dynamic journalist had an idea.
