Dive for Earth Day with the Costa Maya’s Tourism Business Association

Mahahual, México – 22nd to 27th April 2008.

The Costa Maya’s Tourism Business Association and community volunteers will join in the action for Project AWARE Foundation’s global Dive for Earth Day events. More than 235 collective events will take place in 60 countries around the world and we will make a local splash for this conservation celebration.

By Kathy Loretta, Editor, The Miami Herald Cancun Edition.

Puerto Morelos fights back with scientific facts.

For the second time in a week the community of Puerto Morelos has rejected the Urban Development Plan proposed by City Hall in Cancun.The original plan presented last week, called for the building of 60,000 homes housing 240,000 people.However, after the community rejected that plan, city officials modified the development plan to 43,000 homes for 174,000 people.This urban development is slated for the western side of the highway, known as the "colonia."

The Three-Legged Bar Hop in Playa del Carmen a Smashing Success!

Team “Emergency Service” made pretty good time at 31:27, and although we were no where near the winner’s time of under 17 minutes we raised a ton of money for the Bomberos! Our total was $3,200.00 USD and with all of the other teams and sponsors the fundraiser broke records from previous years. Thank you to everyone that made it possible for us to succeed for such a worthy cause. The night was a total blast and we had quite the time navigating the wheelchair through the crazy crowds on 5th Avenue. For a complete list of sponsors and a great photo gallery please read more below…..

City Park Opening in Playa de Carmen
Our first city park will be opening in Playa del Carmen, and the official inauguration is going to be held on the 19th of March. After 3 years of continuous work, and with the help of more then 600 people, Parque La Ceiba will be the first "Eco-Urban" Park in Playa del Carmen.

Well, it is that time of year when the local fire department (Los Bomberos) has its annual training academy, and with that comes the 3 legged race and bar hop to help raise frunds for the Bomberos. Whether you decide to participate as a team or if you just want to witness the hilarity of the event please read below for more detials and informaiton.

Turtle Nesting Season Notes
by Alma Boada S.
The 2007 Turtle Nesting Season was a challenge, since Hurricane Dean damaged so many nests. However, we were able to make sure that 14,118 baby turtles made it to the sea this year. There were 203 nests and we lost at least 44 to the hurricane. We thank everyone who helped us with the program.

Annual Gift Drive in Playa del Carmen

Please help volunteer for the 5th Annual gift drive for local charity Angel Notion, and the local Fire Department, Los Bomberos.Thousands of children will benefit from your giving! They need a bit of your volunteer time and help at various tree locations in Playa del Carmen.

On Friday, November 30th, the Pinche Gringo bar is hosting a fundraising auction/raffle to benefit the Peanut Pet Shelter located in Playa del Carmen.

As some of you know by now, The Peanut Pet Shelter is a no-kill pet shelter to rescue stray dogs and cats from the streets, get them spayed/neutered, vaccinated and healthy, work to re-home the adoptable dogs, and provide a safe haven for the rest. In the relatively short time the shelter has existed, they have already made a huge difference in the lives of many animals that had no other opportunities for a safe, loving home.

Please come on out and enjoy a night of fun and fashion to support local charity, Angel Notion.

This Friday, November 16th starting at 6:00 PM, you can enjoy a fashion show right on the shores the azure Caribbean Sea. What could be better? Enjoy a tropical cocktail while watching beautiful women dressed to the nines all to benefit local charity Angel Notion, in Playa del Carmen.

Radio marathon event for Angel Notion, this Saturday October 20th, in Playa del Carmen. Come on out and join in or tune into Riviera 98.1 FM!

Come and see some of the children that the Angel Notion Cardiology Program has helped since its inception in 1999. You too can be part of helping a child to receive life saving open heart surgery. Each surgery costs $15,000.00 USD and you can help sponsor a child; no donation is too small, and all donations are tax deductible in the United States and Mexico.