A L ETTE R FR OM THE E D I T OR S
Here we are again – Summer is wrapping up and our seasonal
residents will soon start trickling back in. This is the time to really
take a look at your business and make sure you’re ready for the
influx of people who may be looking to set down some roots
in Southwest Florida. They come from all over the country and
across the globe in search of their slice of paradise – don’t you
want to be there to help them find it?
As we mark the start of the school year, it’s also important to
note that September is Realtor® Safety Month, as designated by
the National Association of REALTORS®. It’s a month dedicated
to promoting safe practices across all aspects of your business.
Whether you’re an agent, broker, or affiliate member, there are
steps everyone should be taking to ensure bad things don’t
happen. There are a number of articles in this issue that touch
on safety out of the office, with your personal information, and
with your clients’ money. The old saying goes… “It’s better to be
safe than sorry.” You don’t want to risk any aspect of your safety,
so we hope the information we’ve included in this issue will help
you protect yourself and your business.
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2 01 7 F M A CH A R LIE A WA R D W IN N E R S
We are excited to announce that Connect Magazine was recently recognized by
the Florida Magazine Association! FMA’s Charlie Awards were held on August 11th
at the Ritz-Carlton Naples. Association President Bill Steinke, CEO Beate Jones,
and Communications Committee chair Beth Crafts were there to accept the Silver
Award for Best Writing and the Bronze for Best Design.
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you believe will have value to our members please feel free to send it to us. We will review and possibily publish the
content in a future copy of Connect Magazine. We welcome referals too so if you see an article with important infor-
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submissions should be sent to [email protected]. Articles that do not reflect the views and opinions of the Royal Palm
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