Category: Scoop
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There is nothing like a blank piece of paper. My entire life could go on this piece of paper if I write small enough — like the Bible written on a grain of rice. It is like a door into all possibilities and you just have to open it. It truly is amazing once you
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On March 15 Chez Boet’s French/Morroccan restaurant, at 755 12th Avenue South in Naples, features an open-to-the-public lunch/author event at noon. Local author Suzi Weinert will share her creative writing adventure resulting in her two mystery thriller Garage Sale Mystery Series novels and 6 Hallmark TV movies. Lunch $26. Advance registrations required with owner Lisa Boet at 239-643-6177. Join NPC members Phil Beuth, Suzi Weinert, and Kathy Bertone
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Where are all of the political ads, candidates? Posted: Feb 15, 2016 5:49 PM ESTUpdated: Feb 15, 2016 8:21 PM EST By Dave Elias, Chief political reporter LEE COUNTY –In just one month from today, Florida voters will head to the polls for the presidential preference primary on March 15. While Republican Donald Trump was
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Our first NPC Board of Governors meeting of 2016 reinforced my earlier belief that the newly elected officers will enhance the club’s leadership. VP/Programs David Silverberg introduced his goal to “build toward making NPC the center of intellectual life in Naples.” He suggested some ideas for special “newsmaker” events and an even closer mentoring relationship
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Sixty NPC members and guests listened intently when three local journalism professionals talked about what’s happening in their media field. Penny Fisher, associate editor of the Naples Daily News, told the audience about a new glossy magazine that the NDN will debut in 2016. It will be mailed out to a select group of Naples residents.
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Florida’s once celebrated public records law is in trouble. This is because it’s virtually impossible to get law enforcement to take action against public officials who violate the law. Citizens have to file a lawsuit to get justice under the law, and the ability to successfully bring a suit is severely threatened by two bills
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Because we have provided scholarships to 21 journalism students to-date, Phil Beuth dubbed our recent fundraising campaign “21 More.” Two of this year’s students — Oscar Santiago and John Wix — graduated in December, leaving four others still plugging away. Provided they continue to meet their obligations, we’ll fund these four for the 2016-17 school
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Press Club of Southwest Florida members Ida and Jeff Margolis will be honored by the Collier/Lee Chapter of Hadassah. This organization will recognize the couple “for outstanding community achievement” at a fundraising dinner on March 1, held at the Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club. Jeff Margolis has served for three years as an elected
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January. Already. My mother was right: the older you get, the faster time moves. Your Press Club of Southwest Florida board did not meet in December, so instead of reporting on activities that did not happen, I will use this spot in Scoop to look forward to 2016. As impossible as it may seem, this
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