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Older Properties: Diamonds in the Rough, or Money Pits?
Warren Brander

When searching for your Puerto Vallarta dream home, you might want to consider looking at some of the area's older properties that could use a bit of 'freshening up.' This article may have somewhat of a bias, as I always purchase the worst houses in the best areas and renovate them.

Sixth Annual 'Duckaton' Fundraiser for SETAC Center
Paco Arjona

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, food and friendship at the 6th Annual 'Duckaton' Fundraiser for SETAC. Scheduled to take place on the poolside terrace of Boana Torre Malibu on Wednesday, February 25 from 7-11 pm, this community event gets bigger and better every year.

June Rosen Lopez Valentine's Jewelry Party, Feb 12 & 13
BanderasNews.com

June Rosen Lopez is opening up her home gallery in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta on Feb 12 and 13 from 2-8 pm for her Second Annual Valentine's Day party! Everyone is invited to stop by and see her new jewelry collection, visit friends, and maybe find a Valentine's Day gift or two.

Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Meeting at NWJ! February 19
Suzanne Kirkpatrick

The Puerto Vallarta Garden Club will hold their monthly meeting on February 19th at 11:00 am at No Way José! Restaurant. The guest speaker will be Troy Martz, who is working to organize regenerative and sustainable permaculture markets in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay.

Treat Your Valentine to Sunset Dinner at Sí Señor Beach
Laura Gelezunas

Spend a special evening with your sweetheart at Sí Señor Beach Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta. Executive Chef Victor Manuel Castaneda Romero has composed a menu for you to share with your loved one, either on the beach with your toes in the sand or in the casually chic dining room.

Banderas Bay Women's Shelter Has Opened its Doors
David Zude

The Banderas Bay Women's Shelter is now open! On December 18, 2014 the shelter began offering it's services to women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. BBWS is one of very few shelters in the country and the only shelter in the State of Nayarit.

Grupo Vidanta to Debut New Greg Norman Golf Course
Riviera Nayarit CVB

This May, Grupo Vidanta will inaugurate the newest golf course in the Banderas Bay area designed by Greg Norman. It will open with 9 holes, with the balance to 18 opening in November, adding the name Vidanta Golf Greg Norman Design to the list of world-class courses in Riviera Nayarit.

Medical Matters Conference Speakers - Part 3
Pamela Thompson

A no charge community healthcare event featuring options for the Banderas Bay Community regarding day to day well-being and emergency healthcare needs, Puerto Vallarta's annual Medical Matters Conference will be held at the Marriott Resort on February 9, 2015 from 9 am to 5 pm.

Treat Your Valentine to a 'Shrimply Delicious' Dinner
Laura Gelezunas

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air! Especially at The Blue Shrimp Restaurant on Vallarta's famous Los Muertos Beach, where Executive Chef Jorge Abraham Gonzalez is busy creating a 'Shrimply Delicious' Valentine's Day menu for you to share with your loved one.

Start Living Your Dream Life in Puerto Vallarta!
Warren Brander Real Estate

If you are looking for that perfect winter getaway, investment property, or to make a permanent move to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, let Warren Brander's expertise make your dream a reality. With honesty and integrity Warren will work hard to find your dream home.

Mexico Offering Amnesty to Undocumented Foreigners
Angela Kocherga

Rather than facing deportation, foreigners who don't have documents are getting a chance to legalize their status under a temporary program. The Mexican government is allowing undocumented foreigners who come forward to 'legalize' their status without paying a fine.

A Mardi Gras History Lesson To Get You 'In The Mood'
Tim Longpré

Over 50 entries have already signed up and over 20,000 spectators are expected to enjoy Puerto Vallarta's family-friendly Mardi Gras Carnaval parade at 8 pm on Tuesday, February 17th. To get you in the mood, here are a few fun facts about Mardi Gras that you may not know.

February 6th Vallarta News Brief and Weekend 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 Vallarta news headlines, a few community announcements, and a couple of this weekend's events that you won't want to miss.

Luna Lounge Brings PV Entertainment to Riviera Nayarit
Debbie White

Luna Lounge is definitely one of Riviera Nayarit's 'little gems' for dinner, libations and quality entertainment. Hugh and Simon, partners in life and business, have transformed the entertainment scene in Bucerias by bringing in top notch entertainers from Vallarta's Zona Romantica.

El Tuito Profiles: Plain Talk from Kai Doyle
David Kimball

Tierra Alta, a 7 hectare mountain property for custom built mountain cabins, lies just one mile from El Tuito. In this small town, an hour's drive from Puerto Vallarta, Kai Doyle has been living happily for 9 years. 'I didn't come to Mexico to live with a bunch of other gringos,' she says.

Vallarta Medical Matters Conference Speakers - Part 2
Pamela Thompson

Meet physicians, ask questions, learn about local labs, diagnostic centers and hospitals – any and every thing to do with your health and well-being - during the Vallarta Medical Matters Conference at the Marriott Resort on February 9, 2015. Here's a line-up of some of our featured speakers.

Vallarta Hotels Report Above Average Occupancy
María Francesca

Thanks to an influx of foreign tourists, mostly from the United States and Canada, Puerto Vallarta hotels have maintained high occupancies during the first part of the year. The Jalisco Ministry of Tourism reported an above average 80% occupancy rate during the first 3 weeks of January.

Spoil Your Valentine with Ollin Mexica Jewelry
Erin Staley

With farm-to-table produce, live music, artisan products and ready-to-eat goodies, the Puerto Vallarta Old Town Farmers Market-Tianguis Cultural is the place to be! Our vendors feature 'make it, bake it, grow it' treasures to spoil your sweetheart this Valentine's Day!

Celebrate Valentine's Day at 'Tu Casa en Vallarta'
Julie Guerrero

This Valentine's Day, treat your loved one to great food, great cocktails, great live musical entertainment, 'La Cocina de Amor,' and one of the most charming service teams in Vallarta. No Way José! has the perfect menu, atmosphere - and attitude - to help you show your love.

Southwest to Offer More Destinations Out of Love Field
Michael Isenbek

Pending government approval, Southwest Airlines will be adding new nonstop flights from Love Field in Dallas, Texas to San Jose, Costa Rica in March 2015; to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in June 2015; and to Belize City, Belize in October of 2015.

Second Annual Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Party
Suzanne Kirkpatrick

The PV Garden Club is delighted to announce the 2nd Annual Puerto Vallarta Garden Club party in celebration of their continued efforts to beautify our city. You won't want to miss this spectacular event, scheduled to be held at the beautiful Hacienda Palo Maria on February 26th.


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