Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

Paula is a freelance writer, translator & marketer. She started her writing & publishing career as the editor of Bebé y Mamá, the first parenting magazine in Guatemala. She is the founder of www.GrowingUpBilingual.com and www.365thingsswfl.com and writes articles in Spanish and English for both magazines and the web on subjects ranging from travel and food to parenting and bilingualism. She enjoys traveling, good food and is always in search of new things to do and in Southwest Florida.

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Pazzo! : Find Out Why It’s Been A Favorite Dining Choice in Naples for Over 20 Years

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

While other restaurants come and go Pazzo! Italian restaurant in Naples recently celebrated 20 years of being a local favorite. It’s ideal location right on 5th Avenue and it’s warm and polished ambiance make it a preferred dinner destination for neapolitans who often make it their choice when celebrating anniversaries and birthdays. But what …

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Conservancy of Southwest Florida to Host Inaugural Environmental Education Alliance Conference

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

Conservancy of Southwest Florida in partnership with Florida Gulf Coast University will host the area’s first Educational Alliance, “Building an Environmental Education Alliance for Southwest Florida: Sharing Resources and Best Practices in Southwest Florida Environmental Education.” The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 at the Conservancy’s Nature Center, 1495 Smith Preserve …

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Naples Botanical Garden Celebrates Hats In The Garden

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

Naples Botanical Garden will celebrate the 11th Hats in the Garden, Couture et Fleurs: Runway Fantasies Inspired & Created from Nature, on November 12, 2014. Known as the commencement to Naples’ social season, Hats in the Garden features a luncheon and fashion show in an elegant tent, while the stylish guests unveil their finest millinery. The Naples …

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Naples Botanical Garden Brightens Up The Holidays With Sparkling ‘Night Lights’ Event

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

Thousands of twinkling lights, glowing orbs, and sparkling décor illuminate one of Naples’ most popular outdoor venues this December. Naples Botanical Garden announces its annual Night Lights the evenings of December 17 – 23, December 26 – 30, and January 2-4 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This year, the Scott Florida Garden and new Chabraja Visitor Center will be illuminated, joining …

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Fall Fashion Will Rock at Macy’s Event at the Coastland Center in Naples

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere has provided me with compensation for this post. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Ready to rock a new look this season? The latest fall fashion trends are coming to Southwest Florida! Macy’s invites you to see what unfolds when Fall’s coolest …

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Sesame Street Live: Make A New Friend Coming to Germain Arena – Win a 4-pack of Tickets!

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

Sesame Street has been an important part of my kid’s childhoods and of mine and I we always enjoy watching Elmo and his friends, but there is nothing like the excitement on my children’s faces when we ge the opportunity to watch Elmo and Friends live on stage! That is why I am so excited …

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The Everglades Wonder Gardens: Rediscovering A Historic Southwest Florida Roadside Attraction

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

Everglades Wonder Gardens is one of the few survivors of Florida’s Golden Age of roadside attractions, these tourist stops where part of the folk character of Tamiami Trail and an important part of Southwest Florida History. Now tucked away on the historic part of Bonita Springs on Old US 41, the Everglades Wonder Gardens was …

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Cirque Du Soleil Varekai Coming to Germain Arena in September

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

Ever since the first time I had the opportunity to attend a Cirque du Soleil show, about 6 years ago, I have been truly inspired by the beauty, magic and artistry of the Cirque productions. Since then I have been to a couple of Cirque du Soleil shows and I am always am amazed by …

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Where to Stay in Saint Augustine

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

Filled with hundreds of years of history St Augustine is considered to be the first city in the USA. My family and I visited recently and where truly blown away with it’s beauty and the countless places to visit and things to do there for everyone in the family. The most important thing when choosing …

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Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress: Finding The Best Hotel for Families in Orlando

By Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz

I travel to Orlando a lot to go to the parks with the family and to attend media events or conferences and even though we have stayed in a wide variety of hotels we had yet to find a hotel that had something for everyone, until now. After much research and countless hours reading reviews …

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