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  • NPR Journalist Mary Louise Kelly to Speak in SW FL Feb. 6

    WGCU invites press club members to purchase tickets to a special event at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point on Feb. 6, 2025, when the PBS member station hosts national NPR journalist Mary Louise Kelly. Kelly is a globally recognized journalist, having reported from North Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, and beyond. A Harvard lecturer, a Georgetown University

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  • RSVP Today for Jan. 10 Luncheon Featuring Speaker Tony Hall

    If you haven’t yet reserved your spot for the Jan. 10 luncheon meeting with former Congressman and Ambassador Tony Hall, now’s the time! Click here for details about the event, including how to RSVP. We hope to see you there!

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  • Former Congressman and Ambassador Tony Hall to Share Insights After Recent Visits to Ukraine

    WHEN: Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Registration opens 11:30 a.m.; program begins at noon; event adjourns 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Vi at Bentley Village, East Clubhouse (Bentley/Private Dining Room), 701 Retreat Drive, Naples, FL 34110 ABOUT: Join us for a special program with Former Congressman and Ambassador Tony Hall as he shares insights from his recent visits to Ukraine

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  • RSVP Today for Dec. 10 Annual Meeting Featuring Speaker Tim Aten

    Seats are filling fast, so if you haven’t yet reserved your spot for the Dec. 10 annual meeting with guest speaker Tim Aten, now’s the time! This event features a bonus: Following the presentation, you will be treated to a tour of the Great Wolf Lodge by General Manager Jason Bays. Click here for details about

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  • Media Mixer Thrives Despite Dual Hurricane Threats

    Hurricane threats couldn’t permanently foil the media mixer plans for the Press Club of Southwest Florida this tropical storm season. While the event had to be cancelled and rescheduled due to Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Rafael last week stayed far enough away to enable the club and local media to gather for a fun-filled evening of

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  • RSVP Today for Dec. 10 Annual Meeting with Guest Speaker Tim Aten

    Please join us for lunch on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, for our annual meeting featuring guest speaker Tim Aten. WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Registration opens 11:30 a.m.; program begins at noon; event adjourns 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Great Wolf Lodge, 3900 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples 34117. Following lunch and the speaker’s presentation, you will receive a

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  • Press Club Calls Out DeSantis Administration’s Unconstitutional Attempt to Censor Free Speech

    The Press Club of Southwest Florida is outraged at recent actions by the DeSantis administration to quash public debate about abortion rights. Below are letters to the editor written by two officers of the press club Board of Governors, Bob Orr and Tom Marquardt. Their viewpoints are strongly endorsed by the press club. We Need

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  • Free Media Mixer Rescheduled to Nov. 7: RSVP Today!

    Great news! The media mixer in North Naples that was cancelled due to Hurricane Milton has been rescheduled. Please join your fellow press club members and media friends for an evening of fellowship and conversation. Our heartfelt thanks to press club member Denise LeClair Cobb for hosting this event. Date: Thursday , Nov. 7, 2024 Time: 5:30

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  • Free Media Mixer Oct. 7 in North Naples: RSVP Today!

    Please join your fellow press club members and media friends for an evening of fellowship and conversation. Our heartfelt thanks to press club member Denise LeClair Cobb for hosting this event. Date: Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Aqua Condominiums, First Floor Community Room, 13675 Vanderbilt Dr., North Naples Evening of Camaraderie: Media mixers like

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