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Sizzling Deals on Summer Meals at Daiquiri Dick's
Banderas News Team
 Puerto Vallarta's favorite restaurant, Daiquiri Dick's, is offering sizzling deals on summer meals with the return of their bi-weekly Summer Sizzle menu, which offers diners their choice of dishes from three delectable courses (appetizer, entree and dessert), for just $399 pesos.
'Qulture' Artists' Co-Op & Jazz Bistro to Open in August
Jim Lee
 'Qulture,' a unique venue that will blend art, music and food in one beautiful setting, is set to open next month in the heart of Old Town Puerto Vallarta. The Galería, featuring local artists in individual studio/galleries, and a gift shop will open in mid-August, followed by a bistro and a bar.
What's it Cost to Build a LUXE Home in Puerto Vallarta?
Carl Timothy
 Puerto Vallarta is full of talented architects that have the skills and local market knowledge to help you create your own dream home. Since I'm frequently asked what it costs to build a new home, I thought I'd share the experience a client recently had with new home construction costs.
Mercurio Swim Launches on Puerto Vallarta's South Side
BanderasNews.com
 Paul Crist, owner of Hotel Mercurio since 2002, and fashion designer Todd Barnes announce the launch of Mercurio Swim, men's swimwear. The swimwear line is available at their new boutique and atelier at Lazaro Cardenas 279-C on the south side of Puerto Vallarta.
Hotel Amapa Set to Bring Fresh Energy to Vallarta
Necee Regis
 Come October, Puerto Vallarta will get a fresh injection of wanderlust-inspiring energy thanks to the opening of Hotel Amapa, a member of the Design Hotels collection. Located in the city's vibrant Zona Romantica, this 55-room, adults-only hotel will offer something new in Old Town.
World Chocolate Day Fiesta at Vallarta's Hotel Mercurio
María Francesca
 July 7th is World Chocolate Day! If the very mention of chocolate makes you salivate, then come experience the 'Food of the Gods' the way that only Hotel Mercurio, Puerto Vallarta's Favorite Gay Hotel, serves up one of the world's most popular and sought-after treats.
12th Banderas Bay Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament
Richard Dangler
 Fishing teams with up to four members per boat are invited to participate in the Bahía de Banderas Sport Fishing Club's 12th International Tuna and Marlin Fishing Tournament in Banderas Bay, which will take place July 26-28, 2018 at the Vallarta Yacht Club in the Paradise Village Marina.
ACT II Offers Summer Fun, Plans Winter Season Shows
BanderasNews.com
 There's always something going on at Act II STAGES. Cool Summer fun can be had every Wednesday night with Us Two and their live band at 7:30, and Bob's Karaoke Party at 8:00; and preparations for the Winter season, which opens Oct. 31 with 'Little Shop of Horrors,' are in the works.
Five Courses. Five Wines. Unlimited Entertainment!
Julie Guerrero
 Award-winning Vallarta favorite, No Way José! Restaurant/Bar, invites you to come to Tu Casa en Vallarta on Saturday, July 14 for 'Mexico in Your Wine Glass,' a very special evening that perfectly pairs Mexico's finest wines, contemporary cuisine and live entertainment.
150 New Desks Delivered to Ignacio L. Vallarta School
Marie Callan
 Last week, we reported on Oak Grove District 68 Superintendent, Lonny Lemon, who started a GoFundMe campaign to provide the students at Ignacio L. Vallarta school with 150 new desks, 30 of which were delivered on June 26. The remaining 120 desks were delivered on July 3rd.
Expat Tips: A New Way to Move Money Internationally
Warren Brander
 For many snowbirds and expats, moving money cross-border used to be a complicated process with few options. But with the internet and new banking technology, managing your finances while in Puerto Vallarta is at your fingertips from your smartphone or computer.
Vallarta Analyzes Initiative to Ban the Use of Plastics
puertovallarta.gob.mx
 Councilman Juan José Cuevas García recently presented the City Council with an initiative that calls for the gradual transition to the use of biodegradables and subsequent prohibition of the use of some plastic products in all commercial establishments in Puerto Vallarta.
6th Playa Platanitos Sea Turtle Festival, July 21-22
Banderas News Team
 Turtle nesting and release season has begun on the beaches of the Riviera Nayarit and with it comes the 6th Sea Turtle Festival, a family-friendly event set to be held in Playa Platanitos, a small coastal town in the municipality of Compostela, from July 21-22, 2018.
Arturo Dávalos Celebrates Triumph in Puerto Vallarta
Diego Sancho
 Early Monday morning, Puerto Vallarta's mayor-on-leave, Arturo Dávalos Peña, thanked voters for his re-election as municipal president. When the final vote count was confirmed, Dávalos made history as the city's first two-term mayor, a feat made possible by recent political reforms.
This Month's Hot Property from Tropicasa Realty
Vista Mar 8, Amapas
 Nestled in the hills above the Romantic Zone, you'll find Vista Mar 8, a two bedroom, two bath, fully furnished townhouse-style condominium in the exclusive Amapas neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta. This 2-story condo enjoys breathtaking views of the city, Banderas Bay and beyond.
Puerto Vallarta Garden Club Hard at Work This Summer
David Muck
 The PV Garden Club supports not only a more beautiful, clean and verdant city, but is also making it more attractive to tourism, thus creating a vibrant economy to support all the other great causes in Puerto Vallarta. Here's what the PVGC is doing this summer to beautify Vallarta.
Warique Restaurant Hosts Summer Benefit for R.I.S.E.
María Francesca
 With summer here, many of our local charities are in need of extra help, so on July 19 from 6-10 pm, Warique Restaurant on the south side of Puerto Vallarta will be hosting a Summer Benefit for the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza. All proceeds will benefit the R.I.S.E. education fund.
Riviera Nayarit Shines Brighter Than Ever This Summer
Lorena Sonrisas
 Less than an hour from Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico's Pacific Treasure, is poised to take center stage this summer with two exciting events that highlight the region's culture and cuisine - the Punta Mita Beach Festival and the Masters of the Kitchen Culinary Fest.
Mexico's 'Ley Seca' Will Not be Enforced in Puerto Vallarta
Ricardo Acerco
 The city of Puerto Vallarta has officially announced that it will not implement the temporary ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages, known as 'La Ley Seca,' in the 48 hours surrounding the 2018 elections on July 1. All establishments selling alcohol will be allowed to operate normally.
Ignacio L. Vallarta Elementary School Gets New Desks
Marie Callan
 Thirty of 150 new desk purchased for the Ignacio L. Vallarta Elementary School, courtesy of Oak Grove Illinois District 68 Superintendent Lonny Lemon's GoFundMe campaign, were delivered on Tuesday. The remaining 120 arrive Monday and Lemon plans to be there to help assemble them.
ExPats in Vallarta July 2018 Happy Hours and Events
Sara Wise
 In July ExPats in Vallarta, a totally social group offering informal fellowship and assistance for expat residents and visitors, will be hosting Happy Hour Gatherings every Tuesday from 5-7 pm and two Special Dinners on Thursdays July 12th and 26th. Make your reservations now!
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