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CASA de ROSA  (Top) 520 Twenty Seventh Street West Palm Beach, FL  33407 561.833.1920

Hidden in the Historic Old Northwood District of West Palm Beach, FL lies Casa de Rosa, a breathtakingly beautiful four bedroom Bed & Breakfast.  Casa de Rosa is a film-friendly location that has exquisite gardens, winding pathways,  landscape architecture and may serve as a romantic get away or a place of tranquility.  Some rooms have a veranda that overlook the lush, tropical gardens providing an Italian villa atmosphere.  You can view photos of Casa de Rosa online at: www.casaderosa.com or feel free to drop by and see this gem located in our very own backyard by contacting Innkeeper Diane Bates. 

AVANTI SURPASSES THE COMPETITION. (Top)
Avanti Video and Film has received another round of Addy’s.  Avanti won a Silver Addy in the Fourth District American Advertising Federation (AAF) Addy Award Competition and is now a finalist for the National Addy’s for their interactive CD.  The CD was produced as a marketing piece for Florida Power and Light.  Lew Pincus, Founder and Executive Producer of Avanti said, “ Winning two years in a row with interactive CD’s tells me we are certainly one of the best interactive multi-media companies in the country.  The kind of work we are doing merits national notice.”  Avanti employs state-of-the-art technology with an experienced and skilled team that produces award-winning results time and time again.  For more information please call: 561.684.9426.

SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SFWMD) TAKES HOME  TWO TELLY AWARDS! (Top)
SFWMD received two Telly Awards for their 30 second spots on water conservation.  Director/Producer Emilio Vasquez is honored to have received such a prestigious award for his videos. The 30 second spots are entitled “Sprinkler” and “Rainy Season”.  They are both educational videos informing the public on ways to conserve water in Palm Beach County.  For more information please check out SFWMD’s website: www.sfwmd.gov for alternative ways to conserve our precious water supply. 

3 STRANGE DAYS  FILMS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY! (Top)
Palm Beach County (PBC) played host to independent feature, 3 Strange Days.  Jericho Pictures off-beat comedy written by Sal Verini and directed by John Malynchak.  The film was shot over the last three weeks throughout various locations in PBC. Verini told us, “Palm Beach County played an instrumental role in the making of this film.  Everyone was so film-friendly the staff made securing locations a breeze.”  The film is going to be entered into the 2003 PBIFF. 

CORRECTION: (Top)
Due to a mathematical error the “Rolling Revenue” for April 2002 was misstated as $136,950,484.  The actual number was $130,849,937.

Contestants needed!!
PAX TV is searching for contestants to be in their new game show, “Beat The Clock”.  Auditions are being held every Wednesday from 5 to 9 pm through August 28, 2002.  Male/female teams  of two are invited to audition. Both people must be at least 18 years of age and be related ie: brother/sister, husband/wife, or engaged.  Auditions are being held at Universal Studios City Walk in Orlando, FL.  For more information please call: 407.224.6084.

Apex Productions teams with PBS.  (Top)
Apex Productions and PBS are shooting “What We Eat With Burt Wolf”.  This 13 part series explores how the voyages of Christopher Columbus changed the modern diet.  The show will air this Fall on PBS!

The FTC internship filled to capacity. (Top)
FTC is pleased to announce the latest addition to our intern staff, Mikki Hommel.  Mikki will be a Senior at Wellington High School in the Fall.  Mikki  hopes after graduation to attend the University of Central Florida where she will major in theatre.  Please join us in welcoming Mikki!!

Jennifer Williams interning with the National Endowment for Humanity (Top)
Jennifer Williams, Location Manager, will be returning to the FTC on August 16, 2002, after completing her internship with the National Endowment for Humanity.