Friday, February 3, 2017

Local business reporter has article published in the Tampa Bay Times, the winner of 12 Pulitzer Prizes.

Post reporter Jennifer Sorentrue had this article published in the Tampa Bay Times datelined yesterday, February 2nd, the first 3 paragraphs follow:

PALM BEACH — Regardless of what you think about President Donald Trump, Palm Beach County leaders say his frequent trips to his oceanfront Mar-a-Lago club will be a boon for the local tourism industry.
     Trump is set to arrive at Palm Beach International Airport on Friday to spend the weekend at his lavish resort, bringing the attention of the international media along with him. The spotlight, tourism officials say, will help raise the county’s profile as an vacation destination for both domestic and international travelers.
     “The Palm Beaches have long been a preferred leisure destination for heads of state and commerce, dignitaries and celebrities,” [emphasis added] said Jorge Pesquera, president and CEO of Discover the Palm Beaches, the county’s official tourism marketing organization.

Meet Jorge Pesquera, president and CEO of Discover the Palm Beaches: