BRENDA HAWKINS
Staff Writer - Collier Citizen
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Brenda Hawkins has been a writer since she was first published in fourth grade. Naturally, she became editor of her high school paper and correspondent to her hometown newspaper in Ohio, but when she came to Florida, after graduating from Miami University, it was to teach high school English and radio/TV in Vero Beach.
Young and eager to see the world, Brenda landed on Florida’s not-yet-booming left coast where she began her journalism career in earnest, in 1978, as editor of Naples Now and See Naples magazines. Sometime later, she found herself working as a feature writer for the Naples Daily News, with a “beat” in Bonita Springs—way back when the civic association banquet was held at the bowling alley and long before US 41 had four lanes.
She went on to produce an international real estate newsletter, dabble in public relations, ghost-write a book and do some high-end telemarketing, as well as sell both radio and print advertising, before coming home to the Collier Citizen.
Brenda and her daughter, Kylie, a student at Florida Gulf Coast University, live in Golden Gate with Mandy, the indubitable dachshund, and Khaki, the calico cat.
Recent stories:
- The High Road: Stand up for those in Uniform
October 1, 2008 - Five vie for NNFD board
October 1, 2008 - Dolce Vita lives up to its name
October 1, 2008 - A trip down the aisle: Fascinating look at fashions, fiascoes and formal affairs
September 28, 2008 - Coletta, Kish vie for Dist. 5
September 24, 2008 - In the beginning, there was landscaping
September 24, 2008 - Vietnam Wall comes to Naples
September 21, 2008 - Two vie for Tax Collector
September 17, 2008 - Rug gallery offers variety, quality and style
September 17, 2008 - Candidates create buzz on ballot
September 10, 2008 - See full list of stories by BRENDA HAWKINS...
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Mary Vickery today.
Nancy Jones today.
Kathy Fort today.
Incoming East Naples Civic president left, Tom Cannon, presented former president Bob Murray with a distinguished service award during the club's annual banquet at Naples Lakes Country Club Jan. 22.
Recreational anglers can reduce spoilage rates in their catch by following proper chilling procedures. These Spanish Mackerel should be covered with another layer of ice to maximize cooling.
