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San Pancho 2010-2011 Birding Season Overview
 Luis Morales
The 2010-2011 San Pancho Birding Season is pretty much over. Most migratory species have fledged, leaving only the resident or 'tropical' species, a few summer migrants such as Blue-black Grassquits and Sulphur-bellied Flycatchers and some late Laughing and Hermanns' Gulls.
The Flavors of Oaxaca in Puerto Vallarta
 BanderasNews Team
There's nothing like a hot deal on a gourmet meal to cool you off this summer. From July 20th-25th Daiquiri Dick's introduces the Flavors of Oaxaca on their Summer Sizzle Menu, with your choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert for just $299 pesos.
Two Blocks Now Open on Vallarta's Malecón
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
On July 18, Puerto Vallarta city workers removed the protective mesh from the downtown area’s first two blocks, allowing access to pedestrians. With construction on schedule, unveiling the next three blocks is foreseen to take place within the next three weeks.
 Ana María Wins 5 Int'l Tuna & Marlin Fishing Tournament
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
Ana Maria owner Mark Martin and his crew won their second crown of the year at the 5th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament at Bahia de Banderas, Riviera Nayarit, with a 152.7 kg Marlin caught on Friday, July 15th.
Preventing Poverty through Small Business Loans
 Becci Burchett
With a total of 70 group loans under its belt and over 275 active clients, microfinance institution Sé Más Microfinanzas completed its first year of business on July 16. Sé Más provides Bay of Banderas area entrepreneurs with small loans and financial education.
Vallarta Ecology Group Reforesting Rio Pitillal
 Ubardo Aguilar
On Sunday, July 17th, members of the Puerto Vallarta Ecology Group launched the next phase of reforestation of trees on the banks of the Rio Pitillal. Last year, 65 trees were planted, of which 39 have disappeared. The group expects to plant around 80 trees this year.
Prudential Vallarta Promotes Arena Blanca
 Manuel Flores
Prudential Realty Vallarta proudly announces our marketing relationship with the developer of Arena Blanca for their project located in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Riviera Nayarit. Arena Blanca's first phase, with only 41 beachfront residences, was just completed in May of 2011.
132 Fishermen Compete in Riviera Nayarit
 Riviera Nayarit CVB
The 5th Riviera Nayarit International Tuna and Marlin Tournament started last night with a cocktail party to kick off two great days of fishing on July 15-16th, with 132 participants on 33 boats departing from Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
Virgin America Sets Sights on Vallarta
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
Virgin America intends to start launching flights from San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The announcement of the company's third U.S. – Mexico route comes as the low-fare airline has expanded service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Cabos, Cancun, and Chicago.
Mexico Real Estate Coalition
 Patrick Osio Jr
For the first time, a nationwide array of companies are joining forces to promote living and real estate investment in Mexico. This stellar group is working to combat the negative media, security concerns and perception challenges that have faced Mexico the past year.
Vallarta Hosts International LGBT Expo
 Puerto Vallarta CVB
November 20-23, the Presidente Intercontinental Resort will host the International LGBT Expo & Business Conference Puerto Vallarta 2011 - a showcase and business platform for buyers and sellers who drive national and international products and services to the LGBT community.
US Social Security Information Meeting
 Kelly Trainor de O.
An American Federal Benefits and Social Security Town Meeting, with personal consultations in English, will be held in the O&A Investment Funds conference room at Plaza Marina in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Thursday, July 21st from 10-11 am. Don't miss it!
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta Mid-Summer News
 Pamela Thompson
We know there are still plenty of folks in the Puerto Vallarta area for the summer months. Our End of Life Presentation brought us a total of 225 attendees, and last month's clinics were full. We also have some summer health clinics, so make your appointments today!
2011 Readers’ Choice Winning Restaurants Announced
 BanderasNews.com
With so many great restaurants in Puerto Vallarta, it can be difficult to decide where to dine. The results of Virtual Vallarta's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards are in, so read on to learn which local eateries were voted 'The Best of the Best' by both residents and visitors.
Mexico’s Economy Growing at a Steady Pace
 Chase Buckner
According to the New York Times, the Mexican economy 'grew 5.5 percent last year, its fastest pace in a decade, and is expected to grow 4.5 percent this year... The American economy, by contrast, is expected to grow between 2.7 percent and 2.9 percent in 2011.'
 Savor the Flavors of the World at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
Savor the flavors of the world, without ever leaving Puerto Vallarta! This week, Daiquiri Dick's Summer Sizzle Menu offers an array of delicacies with your choice of one dish from each of three courses for just $299 pesos.
Initiative to Support the Blind in Mexico
 Ubardo Aguilar
Seeking to support the blind via technology that allows access to education, culture and integration into social networks, Dr. Alvarez Gomez and the Mexico Initiative have pioneered the Education and Culture for the Blind program in Puerto Vallarta.
Special Wine Event at Blanca Blue July 23
 Patrick Harrison
Join us on Saturday, July 23rd at 7 pm at the beautiful oceanfront Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge for another popular Blanca Blue Wine Event. For this special evening, Blanca Blue will be featuring wines from the award-winning Mexican winery Roganto.
Vallarta Buses May Run at Night in August
 Alan Yamil Hinojosa
At last week's Prevention of Accidents meeting, Jalisco Department of Highways & Transportation Secretary, Diego Monraz, stated that the proposal of implementing night time transportation in Puerto Vallarta may be approved to start in August, 2011.
Entertaining in Your Puerto Vallarta Home
 Laura Gelezunas
When you purchase a second home or move to Puerto Vallarta, everyone wants to visit. Since many full- and part-time residents find themselves hosting more get-togethers, Timothy Real Estate Group Agent Linda Kennedy de Espinosa shares her recipe for Roasted Fresh Salsa.
PV Malecón Opens to Pedestrians July 16
 VisitPuertoVallarta.com
At a recent weekly meeting, Mayor Salvador González Reséndiz assured downtown area business owners that the reconstruction project is moving along at a very good pace. The first two streets along Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón will begin welcoming foot traffic as of July 16.
Puerto Vallarta's 2011 Small Business Boom
 Ubardo Aguilar
During the first half of 2011, 585 small businesses have begun operations in Puerto Vallarta: 98 in February, 166 in March, 89 in April, 122 in May and 110 in June. The companies opened in the month of June alone generated 139 jobs and an investment of $6,691,000 pesos.
PV's Second Tunnel Construction Update
 Puerto Vallarta OCV
Puerto Vallarta Mayor Salvador González Reséndiz is supervising the construction of the Libramiento’s Second Tunnel. As of now, cylindrical mesh, covered with layers of cement, are being placed accordingly to avoid any mud slides, especially during this rainy season.
Tourism Police Reinstated in Puerto Vallarta
VisitPuertoVallarta.com
City Hall and local authorities from Puerto Vallarta's tourism sector have reinstated tourism police in the hopes of providing a better sense of security for both local residents as well as national and foreign tourists.
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