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James Abraham, principal of Book-broker Publishers of Florida, LLC, is now broadcasting a new radio program, entitled "Come Read With Me,"  on WENG Saturday afternoons from 2 to 3 p.m.,
The program is devoted to good books, good writing, literary endeavors, and learning. 

James organized the Dearborn Street Book Festival, which was premiered in February of this year, and will become an annual event.  He works with writers to assist them in getting their works published.  He is a member of the Olde Englewood Village Association, and recently launched Dearborns Literary Magazine.

Englewood is a special community.  Every day, people come together to learn, to play, to work, to create and to try to make a difference.

We laugh, we grieve, we celebrate and we share life.  At the center of it all these days our local online daily "newspaper", The Englewood Edge is there to tell our stories.

Mark Chapman is the Editor and Publisher, Nancy Chapman is the Photographer and Reporter and their son Eric is the Designer and "Internet Wrangler".  They have brought down-to-earth, local journalism to us at a time when local coverage is spotty at best in the mainstream media.

Many Englewood residents have taken up the ritual of opening the Englewood Edge with their morning coffee.  The wit, sensitivity and honest coverage is a refreshing way to start the day.

For the first few months of their existence, "The Edge" offered all content freely to provide a taste of what they offer.  They now are a subscription-based publication, offering a healthy portion of rich local color at the very fair price of $7 per month.

Now a member of Olde Englewood Village Association, (OEVA) "The Edge" is here to stay, and to help us as we continue to celebrate the richness of life in Englewood.

To subscribe to The Englewood Edge:  Visit www.englewoodedge.com

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The following is the media release from the Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau.

Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau Marked National Travel and Tourism Week by Celebrating Charlotte Harbor 9th Annual Tourism Unity Awards Luncheon Honored Industry Partners

CHARLOTTE HARBOR & THE GULF ISLANDS, Fla. (May 14, 2010) – Charlotte Harbor’s fruitful waters support habitats diverse with marine life and recreational activities as fishing, kayaking and sailing. Covering 270 square miles with 830 miles of shoreline, the harbor is Florida’s second largest estuary and the crown jewel of Charlotte County’s tourism attractions. As such, the 9th Annual Tourism Unity Awards Luncheon hosted by the Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau on May 14 was themed, “There’s Something Fishy in Charlotte Harbor,” which highlighted the harbor’s ecological treasures and recreational opportunities. Tourism leaders and industry achievements were recognized in Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center’s Hibiscus Hall which was transformed into a virtual underwater experience simulating the harbor.

The following awards were presented:

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On Tuesday, September 22, 2009, the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners voted to move forward with the land agreement with the construction of the new Lemon Bay Playhouse, and to contribute a $500,000 matching grant.

The presentation of the proposed project was introduced by Debbie Marks of the CRA, and the Attorney for the project, Charles Hines. Jim Hanushek, Executive Director of the Playhouse provided additional background about the history of the Playhouse.

Janet Landis, President of the Board of Trustees presented the vision in her speech as she encouraged the Commissioners to "fast-forward" to the re-vitalized future of Englewood with the Playhouse in place.

Paul Burke, the Steering Committee Chair, presented the fundraising strategy, and the presentation culminated with Elaine Miller, the project architect, unveiling her design.

The design, which she coined as "techno-cracker" features an attractive blend of cutting edge sustainable technologies along with an attractive 'Old Florida' design. The Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the project. They raved about the design, and about the community spirit in Englewood.

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