Camping World Expand The Florida Market

Camping World, the nation’s largest and fastest growing supplier of RV parts, Supplies and Accessories, RV Sales, RV Service, RV Rentals at over 85 locations, and Collision Center to the For Myers area. Camping World expand the retailer’s strong presence in the Florida Market.

The prime Southwest Florida location boasts a large RV Community due to the numerous beach communities, National State Parks, and year round outdoor recreational activities. Camping World RV Sales of Fort Myers (dealership) is directly across the street from the Camping World retail accessory store just off I-75.

The Camping World Operates several dealership in Central and North Florida including Dusty’s Camper in Bartow, in addition of Camping World RV Sales locations in Gulf Breeze, Kissimmee, St. Augustine and Tallahassee.

Marcus Lemonis, a Chairman and CEO of Camping world commented “This expansion is another important step toward our growth of the critically important Florida market. With our growing network of dealerships and retail stores we are bringing the RV consumer unprecedented choice and convenience nationwide.”

Camping World to anchor the Fort Myers location with the entire Winnebago motorized lineup such as Jayco and Heartland towables. The Mark’s RV, the Camping World RV Sales is located at 4861 Waycross Road in Fort Myers.

About Camping World

Camping World is the world’s largest supplier of RV parts, Supplies and Accessories, RV Sales, RV Service, RV Rentals at over 85 locations, provides outdoor enthusiasts, service and collision centers along with other products and services to enhance the RV and outdoor lifestyle.

Camping World also provides complementary products and services to enhance and protect the RV outdoor lifestyle. It includes: The President’s Club customer loyalty program, in-store Performance Centers like the Tow Center of America, campground reservations powered by Reserve America, RV tours, Banking and Insurance, Service and Collision centers, Detail and Refurbishment centers known as the RV SPA, and RV View Magazine.

Visit online at www.campingworld.com for more information.

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Meridian woman disappeared during a camping trip

A woman who disappeared near Anderson Ranch Reservoir during a camping trip. Rachel Walsh, 48 year old of Meridian has been reported as missing by the Elmore County Sheriff.

They issued an alert to find the missing woman in Anderson Ranch Reservoir. Rachel Walsh was seen last Saturday evening, she did not return to a camper at the Fall Creek Lodge.

On Sunday, her red 2001 Dodge Neon was gone. She’s work for the U.S. Postal Service in Boise, but she did not come on Monday to work and has not been heard from. Her red 2001 Dodge Neon has a license plate number of 1A UK314.

Walsh has two outstanding warrants for her arrest according to Ada County Sheriff. One for a probation violation and warrant for failure to appear on Aug. 11, 2008.They are urge contact to Elmore County Sheriff’s Department if you found or knows about her.

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People enjoy camping vacation attract more as gas prices rise

People may think of camping vacation as the rising cost of fuel prices rise and sluggish economy is prompting more. Mostly family go away from hotels to enjoy the camping vacation in their camp sites but to save money. National stats are showing an increase in campers about 20-25% in seasonal where they can park their RV and camp all summer.

Camping can be a luxurious or primitive as they want. People enjoy the spot to put up a tent to a cabin with private bathroom and Internet Access. Camping is good for people to enjoy the trip and less the expenses than staying in hotel. Some hotels in summer rates are averaging about $100 per night for a standard room with 2 double beds. Camping in the area and enjoy the trip costs $25 - $40. Primitive site is cost $25, if it have electricity is cost $40.

Both hotels and camping are less expensive in off-season. Cabins is important for the campers that is one of the benefits of being indoors but less expensive than a hotel. Cheryl Howard, manager of Huron River Valley Resort, in Huron said “You’re not paying anything compared to a hotel. You are getting back to nature and spending time with your family instead of spending time watching TV. And we are 15 minutes away from Cedar Point so there is still plenty to do.”

Camping is cost savings and lot of activities such as hiking, swimming, canoing, playgrounds, basketball courts, game room, fishing and personal fire pits. People don’t want to drive because of the rising gas prices. You can park your RV for the season in a weeks vacation.

The camping cost is normally determined by the size of the site. It is usually the ideal for families or groups to get together. Camping with cabins cost is less expensive than staying in hotel.

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No overnight camping in City Park during DNC

Mayor John Hickenlooper and the City of Denver announced that there will be no camping at night in City Park during the Democratic National Convention. City rules prohibit camping in the park and it will close at 11 p.m each night. Hickenlooper will turn on the sprinklers if people stay past the closing time.

The “Tent State University” group had received a permit to set up camp in the park. Almost 20,000 people will be there during the convention.

Carla Madison of the Denver City Council said “At this point, we’ve never let anybody camp in our parks including the Boy Scouts, so it’s nothing political, it’s just something the city doesn’t allow.”

Adam Jung of Tent State University said “we don’t want to see people sleeping in the neighborhoods. We don’t want to see people sleeping on the street.”

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Camping on Highway to be Charged

Campers who have been camping next to the R28 in Randfontein, will be charged with go against, as of rules and laws the National Road Traffic Act. This is according to Jorrie Jordaan, a Director of Public Safety in the West Rand District Municipality.

A lot of foreign nationals are being removed where they have been sleeping in the road for the past five days. Officials are helping them load their belongings into police trucks.

The United Nation High Commission for Refugees says over 600 foreign nationals willing to be repatriated to their home countries (where they from). More than 10 families, mostly Congolese and Burundian, have registered for voluntary repatriation.

Hundreds of foreign nationals are currently being removed from the side of the road

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