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Rita Cosby, Interview with Rick Borman in Naples
WOR News Talk Radio 710
Broadcast: January 16, 2012

Rita Cosby, in Naples for a January 16th Town Hall lecture and book signing for her NY Times best selling book Quiet Hero, hosted her national radio show, The Rita Cosby Show from Naples on January 17th. Among the day's interviews was Rick Borman, president and producer of Naples Town Hall Distinguished Speaker Series. The interview included inside stories about numerous past Town Hall speakers including Jeb Bush, Doris Kerns-Goodwin and Mia Farrow. What do Mia Farrow and The Beatles song "Dear Prudence" have in common? Listen to the full interview to find out.

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Glenn Beck Provokes, Inspires in Town Hall Talk in Naples
Naples Daily News
Published: January 7, 2012

Although some may know him best for his dire political predictions, conservative radio talk show host Glenn Beck told a Naples audience Saturday night that the time is ripe for citizens to reclaim a sense of empowerment.

"The world is about to change," he said, referring to Internet technology. "We are on the precipice of something as exciting and full of opportunity as the Industrial Revolution."

The initial speaker in this season's Naples Town Hall Distinguished Speaker Series, Beck addressed a crowd of approximately 1,100 under a massive tent on the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort at Tiburon in North Naples.


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Naples Town Hall Featured on Wink News Now This Morning
Wink News Now This Morning
Published: December 22, 2011

Rick Borman, President and Producer of Naples Town Hall, recently appeared on "Wink-TV News Now This Morning." Interviewed by the show's co-host Rob Spicker, Rick highlighted Naples Town Hall's 2012 Speaker Sereis and its mission of promoting healthy dialogue on a variety of topics. Also highlighted was The Special Event with Bret Baier and the Youth Ambassador Program, new for the 2012 Series.


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Jim McLaughlin Interviews Rick Borman
Wink News Radio 1200/1460
Published: December 2, 2011

For an interesting perspective on the history of Naples Town Hall, follow the link below to Power Players host Jim McLaughlin's radio interview with Naples Town Hall President and Producer Rick Borman. Rick discusses the history of Naples Town Hall including behind-the-scenes stories on George W. Bush, Frank Abagnale, the inspiration behind Catch Me If You Can, and Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan. Also discussed is a synopsis of the lineup of speakers for the 2012 season and a description of the newly launched Youth Ambassador Program.


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Town Hall series announces special
event with Bret Baier
Naples Florida Weekly
Published: December 1, 2011

Bret Baier, anchor of Fox News Channel’s “Special Report with Bret Baier,” will host a special event for the Naples Town Hall Distinguished Speaker Series on Saturday, Feb. 25, at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort.

Mr. Baier will share behind-the-scenes observations, anecdotes and photos from the Republican presidential primaries and debates. By the time of his appearance in Naples, he will have moderated the debates and the Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada caucuses will be history, as will the Florida primary.


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David Blaine plans magic TV special
Toronto SUN
Published: June 19, 2011

Master illusionist David Blaine is plotting a magical new TV special for 2012 he hopes to turn into a global event.

The stunt magician, who has wowed fans around the world with his televised feats of endurance, is planning his next major 'trick' in May 2012.


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Glenn Beck to address Town Hall in 2012
Naples Florida Weekly
Published: May 19, 2011

The Naples Town Hall Distinguished Speakers Series has announced that Glenn Beck will take the stage Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. The audience can anticipate an evening of insights into the heart and mind of the conservative TV and radio host as he engages in dialogue with his friend and best-selling author Eric Metaxas. (See below for details about Mr. Metaxas’ June 6 visit to Southwest Florida.)


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Glenn Beck to speak in 2012 in Naples Town Hall series
Naples Daily News
Published: May 17, 2011

National media icon Glenn Beck is coming to Naples.

He will take the stage on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, as part of the Naples Town Hall Distinguished Speakers Series.

The organizers promise a “revealing evening of unique insight into the heart and mind” of Beck, as he talks with Eric Metaxas, his friend and a New York Times best-selling author.


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Naples Town Hall heads to Estero for June program
Florida Weekly
Published: May 5, 2011

Naples Town Hall Distinguished Speaker Series presents New York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 6, at the Summit Church Auditorium in Estero.

Mr. Metaxas’ newest book, “Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy” is the first major biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer in more than 40 years. Through love letters and coded messages sent to and from Cell 92, the narrative takes readers through Mr. Bonhoeffer’s life journey as he left the safety of America for Hitler’s Germany in 1939. He was executed in a concentration camp in 1945, only hours before the Allied victory, for his involvement in the attempted plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler.


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Sarah Palin to the Ritz: You betcha I'll be around in 2012
Naples Daily News
Published: March 23, 2011

The question on everyone’s mind loomed throughout Sarah Palin’s hour-long appearance in North Naples on Wednesday: Will Floridians see more of the former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate in 2012?

The answer was simple: You betcha.


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Town hall series welcomes Condoleezza Rice as first speaker for 2012
Naples Daily News
Published: March 16, 2011

Naples Town Hall Distinguished Speaker Series announced that Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State (2005-2009) is the first speaker confirmed for the 2012 series. She is scheduled to speak March 20, 2012.

“Naples Town Hall has presented over 100 world-class speakers in our 28 year history and Condoleezza Rice is a natural addition to that distinguished list,” said Rick Borman, President and Producer of the Town Hall Series. “She will bring a unique perspective on events that have impacted us on every level.”


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