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 Vallarta Lifestyles' Restaurant Week 2009 Wrap-Up
 Gary R. Beck
Over the course of the 17 day Restaurant Week 2009, which took place from May 15th-31st, Puerto Vallarta restaurant reviewer Gary R. Beck escorted small groups of food lovers to participating restaurants - and you can read his reviews right here on BanderasNews.
Prudential Vallarta Agents Enjoy Catch and Release of the Day!
 Marilyn Newman
Prudential Vallarta Agents Kym Raa González, Fernando Cruz and Hector González recently spent a great day of catch and release fishing just off of Punta Negra. Here's their story and some catch and release guidelines to ensure that future generations can also enjoy the thrill of fishing.
Boomers in Paradise: Living in Puerto Vallarta
 James Tipton
Robert Nelson's Boomers in Paradise: Living in Puerto Vallarta, profiles fourteen "baby boomers" who now reside in Puerto Vallarta. The book, though, will be of interest to any expatriate (or would-be expatriate) whether or not they live in Vallarta.
Banderas Bay Food Drive Update
 PVNN
Seems that every time an opportunity to give back to the community presents itself, PVRPV jumps in with both feet. Most recently, they've joined Pamela Thompson in her efforts to help locals meet the basic needs of their families by collecting food to be distributed via DIF's various programs.
Lorena Ochoa Promotes Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
The world's #1 LPGA player, Lorena Ochoa, will be in Puerto Vallarta this Saturday, May 30. At 10 am she will be playing at the Vista Vallarta Jack Nicklaus Golf Course, and at 5:30 pm she will be named Jalisco's Tourist Ambassador in a ceremony at Los Arcos Amphitheater. Both events are open to the public.
The Banderas Beat for May 25, 2009
 with Laura Gelezunas
In this edition of Banderas Beat, Laura gives us an inside look at the 11th International Symposium of Fireworks, which took place from April 20-24, and how one local non-profit organization made a day of family fun into a fantastic fund raising event.
Spanish Classes Continue at BBCC
 Judi Conrad
Jorge Gutierrez Soria, who is licensed in the communication sciences and has 15 years teaching experience with the University of Guadalajara's "Centro de Estudios Extranjeros," continues to offer beginning Spanish classes at the The Bucerias Bilingual Community Center.
Vallarta Celebrates 91 Years with Fabulous Fireworks & Festivities
 PVNN
The 2nd Annual National Fireworks Competition, scheduled to take place at the Augustine Contreras Flowers Sports Stadium on May 30th, is a prelude to the festivities planned for May 31st, when the city celebrates its 91st anniversary as a municipality and 41st year as an official city.
PV Town Meeting: Who's Who in Public Security
 Kelly Trainor de O.
The U.S. Consulate General Guadalajara Regional Security Officer and U.S. Consular Agency of Puerto Vallarta invite the English speaking community (residents and visitors) to a Town Meeting with Mexican Authorities in Puerto Vallarta on May 29th at the Marriott Casa Magna in Marina Vallarta.
 Leno Morfin Art Show: 'The Dreams to See'
 PVNN
Mexican painter Leno Morfin is coming back to Mexico, and you can meet him at the opening of his new art show, 'The Dreams to See' at the Puerto Vallarta public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos, on June 5th at 8 pm. He will also be offering free workshops at the library on June 6th and 13th at 11 am.
Vallarta & Banderas Bay Area Food Drive
 Pamela Thompson
Over the past month, thousands of people in the Banderas Bay area have been impacted by the lack of tourists, resulting in a loss of jobs and income and leaving hard-working locals struggling to meet the basic needs of their families. It is now time for us all to step up to the plate and help out.
Vallarta: Together We CAN Make a Difference!
 PVNN
Between the troubled American economy and the recent Swine Flu scare, tourism is down all over Mexico. Here in Puerto Vallarta you can do your part to bring tourism back to the Bay of Banderas by participating in a march from the Holiday Inn to Los Arcos on Saturday, May 23, at 5 pm.
American Retirees Make a Life in Mexico
 David Reinbold
What kind of person sells all her possessions, hops in a car with a fistful of cash and drives south of the border to make a new life? Meet Barbara Swartz: She's done it twice.
The Loonie has Strengthened for Seven Consecutive Years in Mexico
 Jim Scherrer
Canada's loonie has steadily increased in strength versus the peso every year for seven consecutive years. Armed with this little known or commonly overlooked currency conversion data, Canadians should feel wealthier than ever when considering visiting or retiring in Mexico.
Let's Get Through This Together...
 Griffin Page
To help us all weather the coming months, the new kid on the restaurant scene in PV's Zona Romantica, Beto Esta Contento, offers a 15% discount by mentioning this article through the summer months to anyone who wants to experience a taste of the Caribbean on the Pacific coast.
A Day in the Life of a Gringo in Sayulita
 Ed Schwartz
Several friends have asked me, "What the hell do you do in Sayulita every day?" First of all, you have to realize that the concept of "doing nothing" is an actual event in a sleepy Mexican fishing village. Now that we have that concept in place, this was a day in our lives...
Swine Flu: Was it Real or Really Exaggerated?
 SF Productions
Last week, SF Productions' David Tarr and his crew hit the streets of Puerto Vallarta to ask locals and visitors if they thought the threat of swine flu in Mexico was real... or really exaggerated.
The Magnificent Sand Sculptures of Puerto Vallarta
 Jim Scherrer
Like many beautiful resort destinations, Puerto Vallarta has attracted a large artist colony. Artists displaying oil paintings, watercolors, charcoals, and even spray paintings are all along the Malecón, while others create incredible sand sculptures directly behind them on the beach.
Puerto Vallarta: A Place Where Dreams Come True
 David Lyons
When I first came to Puerto Vallarta, it was in search of a place where I might find the peace, tranquility and beauty that would inspire me in my writing efforts. I arrived for a one week stay and never left; my return ticket never used...
Imitation as Competition
 Daniel Gomez
If imitation is the greatest form of flattery then Puerto Vallarta businesses must be blushing, the market's full of imitators. While copying to jump on a bandwagon of success may be tempting, it's not very honest and will unlikely pay dividends in the end.
Mexico: One Journalist’s View
 Linda Ellerbee
You would have to be living on another planet to avoid hearing how dangerous Mexico has become, and, yes, it’s true drug wars have escalated violence in Mexico, causing collateral damage, a phrase I hate. But that’s not the whole story. Neither is this. This is my story.
Puerto Vallarta Residents: Pay it Forward
 William Michael
As residents we have the power to affect a change within our local economy. Pay it forward is the idea of taking a little cash to help with a big problem. If each Puerto Vallarta resident supports this simple concept, we can all be part of the solution rather than part of the problem.
Making "a Little" Go a Long Way
 Pamela Thompson
As we, here in Puerto Vallarta, talk non-stop about the flu and all of the fall-out resulting from it including hundreds of people being laid off, hotel towers closing, businesses letting employees go, empty beaches and restaurants and on and on, I, for one, am beginning to feel sort of helpless as to what I am able to do at the 'grassroots' level.
The Bay of Banderas: Be Here. Be Happy. Be Home
 The Banderas Beat: Special Report
There’s been a lot of Mexico bashing in the U.S. media lately. In this special edition of Banderas Beat, Laura Gelezunas talks to Banderas Bay area residents and business owners about all the negative media attention and its consequences on tourism, and our local economy.
Celebrate Mother's Day at Daiquiri Dick's
 Laura Gelezunas
Got the blues from the flu? Cheer up with Mom and Sis and Grandma at Daiquiri Dick's on May 10th. Celebrate their special day with a delectable brunch on Los Muertos Beach watching the waves crash against the shore and relaxing to the soothing sounds of D'Rachel.
What Will Become of Us?
 Pamela Thompson
Today's update is a bit different - from a bit more personal and less medical terminology point of view. It is Sunday morning, May 3, 2009.
Fear and Panic... Totally Unfounded
 William Thomas
Though there has not been one reported case of Swine Flu in the Banderas Bay area, people all over the streets are wearing masks. In an open letter, Nuevo Vallarta resident William Thomas expressed his concern for the dire consequences this hysteria will have on our beloved Mexico.
Out and About in Puerto Vallarta
 Twila Crawford
Those of us living here are getting a lot of questions from people wondering if it's safe to travel to Vallarta right now. But with no reported cases of the flu in the Banderas Bay area to date, life goes on and there are still lots of fun things to do when you're Out and About in Puerto Vallarta.
Reporting on Swine Flu Direct from Mexico - Part 2
 Margo Jodyne Dills
Is the World Health Organization using Homeland Security's Operation Manual? From the point of view in Puerto Vallarta, where living normally ground to a halt sometime this week, it appeared as if the entire world has gone mad.
Puerto Vallarta Restaurant Week 2009
 PVNN
For the fifth year in a row, some of the most recognized restaurants in Puerto Vallarta will once again be offering you the chance to dine at your favorite Banderas Bay area restaurants - and save a bundle - during Vallarta Lifestyles' Restaurant Week 2009 - May 15th-31st.
The Power of Collaboration
 Daniel Gomez
If the global Swine Flu epidemic, the US economy and the city's near empty streets are anything to go by, the Puerto Vallarta tourism sector is in for a tumble. Signs of concern, if not outright panic, are beginning to appear across many sectors.
Still No Sign of Swine in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
According to the Governor's office, there still has not been one single case of Swine Flu confirmed in the state of Jalisco. However, preventive measures are being taken to ensure the health and well-being of locals and visitors.
Make This Year's Mother's Day Cake an Edible Work of Art from Pie in the Sky
 Patrick Harrison
This Mother's Day, give Mom a unique treat by adding a personalized message or design on top of a delicious cake from Banderas Bay's favorite bakery, Pie in the Sky. By ordering before May 3, you can take home your own personalized piece of art.
Reporting on Swine Flu Direct from Mexico
 Margo Jodyne Dills
On CNN you can find videos telling you how to avoid swine flu. In many areas of Mexico schools are closed. So are restaurants, nightclubs, bars and other public venues, including churches. This is occurring even in cities where there have been no cases of swine flu reported. Let’s not panic, shall we?
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