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Mexico Pet Industry Booms Amid Rising Middle Class
 Isaac Garrido
Over the last decade, the growth of Mexico's middle class has created a new market for fancy goods and services for pets including boutiques and spas. It's a startling cultural shift in a country where a dog's life has long meant days chained to the roof of the house.
Summer Proofing Your Winter Home in Puerto Vallarta
 Banderas News Team
Many of Puerto Vallarta's part-time residents will soon be closing up their Winter homes and heading 'Up North' for the Summer season. Here are a few tips to ensure that your Banderas Bay area home or condominium will remain sound and secure while you are away.
'Semana Santa Protegida' to Distribute 60,000 Condoms
 Paco Arjona
From April 17-19, 'Semana Santa Protegida' booths at the Holiday Inn Beach, the Malecón, Plaza Lázaro Cárdenas, Los Muertos Beach and Pier, Blue Chairs, and the bus station, will be giving away free condoms, HIV rapid test coupons and HIV and STD information, from 11 am to 5 pm.
This Month's Hot Property at Tropicasa Realty
 Casa del Sol - Nuevo Vallarta
Strategically located on the south end of Nuevo Vallarta on an endless stretch of beach between two of the finest developments in the Bay of Banderas - Paradise Village and Mayan Palace - you'll find Casa del Sol, an ocean front boutique condominium complex.
 Spruce Up Your Home with Décor from the OTFM-TC
 Erin Staley
April is National Decorating Month, which means it's time to spruce up your home with 'make it, bake it, grow it' must-haves from Puerto Vallarta's favorite weekend attraction, the Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural. Stop and shop this Saturday from 9:30 am-2 pm.
Vallarta Increases Tourism Services for Semana Santa
 puertovallarta.gob.mx
To ensure Semana Santa visitors' stay in our city is pleasant, Tourism Director Gerard Carlos Guzman has increased the number of tourist information booths to six modules, each manned by a bilingual staff that provides information about Puerto Vallarta's many attractions.
Vallarta Offers Visitors More than Just Sun and Surf
 Wayne Franklin
With the country's ever-improving economy, Semana Santa provides coastal communities with a huge influx of beachcombers from the interior of Mexico. But, for some Puerto Vallarta businesses, the number of visitors during these two weeks doesn't always translate into extra income.
Peña Nieto Unveils Holy Week Highway Safety Program
 Maurilio Soto
During the opening ceremonies of the newly renovated stretch of the Jerez–Tlaltenango highway in Zacatecas, Peña Nieto launched a federal plan to provide for the safety of Mexican nationals and foreign visitors as they travel on the highways during these Holy Week holidays.
Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz Celebrates Earth Day
 Katrina Liana
Celebrate Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22nd at Marina Riviera Nayarit. The La Cruz Earth Day celebrations, sponsored by The Marina Poolside Deli, offer outdoor fun for all ages that includes a beach clean-up, great food and drink, games, live music, and even a bonfire!
Riviera Nayarit Hosts Open Water Swimming Competition
 Lorena Sonrisas
The fourth annual Aguas Abiertas Open Water Swimming Competition organized by Nado Seguro has been announced, and it is scheduled to take place on May 17, 2014 at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. Come watch some of the most important athletes in Mexico compete!
2014 PV Bomberos Calendar Funds Support CPR Training
 Tim Longpré
The 2014 Heroes calendar, which featured two dozen Puerto Vallarta fire fighters and lifeguards, generated over $200,000 pesos to support local community programs. Some of these funds will go to American Heart Association first aid and emergency CPR training and education.
 Democrats Abroad Tuesday Film: 'The Impossible'
 David Kamp and Judy Snow
As part of their Every Tuesday Night Film series, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad Mexico is proud to present this week's movie, 'The Impossible.' This 2012 heart-stopping film will be shown at the Paradise Community Center on April 15th, at 7:00 pm.
Vallarta Yacht Club's 2014 Jim Ketler Award Winner
 Richard Williams
The Vallarta Yacht Club's 2014 Jim Ketler Service Award has been given to Dee Cockerham of Nuevo Vallarta. This award is given annually to the person that has displayed active, positive support for the mission and goals endorsed by the VYC to benefit the greater Banderas Bay Community.
Beat the Heat with a Brazilian Blowout from R Salon
 Christina Silvestri
Revitalize and avoid lackluster, frizzy locks caused by humidity and enjoy dipping into the ocean without consequence with a sleek and long-lasting Brazilian blowout from R Salon on the South side of Vallarta. Previously unruly hair will be beautifully sleek in just 90 minutes.
Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Meets at PCC on April 17
 Suzanne Kirkpatrick
The Vallarta Garden Club's monthly meeting will be held at the Paradise Community Center on April 17th, and will feature researcher, educator and clinician-healer, Dr. Leslie Korn, who will speak on 'Traditional Healing and Medicinal Plants of Bahia de Banderas.' Join us!
April 11th Vallarta News Brief & Upcoming Events
 Banderas News Team
There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Puerto Vallarta news headlines and community announcements, plus a couple of upcoming local events that you won't want to miss.
Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic a Smashing Success
 LivePuntaMita.com
Every year, the Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic keeps topping itself in terms of events, guest chefs and winemakers, golf play, and participants! The IV edition, which took place April 4-6, was a smashing success, with flawless organization and all events filled to capacity.
Celebrate Earth Day at Vallarta Botanical Gardens
 Marie Callan
Every year on April 22, over a billion people celebrate Earth Day by inspiring awareness of and appreciation for earth's environment. If you are in the Banderas Bay area, consider visiting the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Traditionally, they celebrate with tree plantings and Gardens tours.
Old Town Farmers' Market Keeps the Celebrations Going
Erin Staley
This week Mexico will be celebrating Semana Santa. If you're in Vallarta, be sure to stop by the Old Town Farmers' Market-Tianguis Cultural for a whirlwind of fun. With live music, international edibles, and unique arts & crafts, we've got it all to keep the celebrations going.
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