Graduation Ceremony will take place Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Harborside Event Center.

A well known business leader and entrepreneur will accept an honorary degree and deliver the commencement address to 509 students receiving bachelor’s degrees, associate’s degrees and diplomas at Southwest Florida College’s 36th commencement exercise, planned for Saturday, June 19 at Harborside Event Center.

“Graduation marks an important milestone for our students and is the culmination of years of dedication, hard work, and sacrifice,” said Dr. Stephen Calabro, Executive Vice President of Southwest Florida College. “We look forward each year with great excitement as we watch our graduates begin a new chapter in their lives.”

Mr. John Marazzi of John Marazzi Nissan and Audi Jaguar Land Rover of Fort Myers will deliver the Commencement Address and will also receive an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration. Mr. Marazzi entered into the automotive business as a car washer at the age of 12. His desire to do right by each and every customer and his passion for building a strong community has led him to become a successful business leader. He demonstrates that hard work and perseverance can turn dreams into realities and therefore sets a strong example for the Southwest Florida College graduating class of 2010.

Since the College was founded in 1974, approximately 4,500 students have graduated with degrees, diplomas and certificates in career fields such as allied health, legal studies, education, business, design and information technology – all of which offer high growth potential. This year’s ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19 at Harborside Event Center. There will be a reception to follow for the guest speaker and honorary degree recipient. For more information on the event and directions to Harborside Event Center, please call (239) 939-4766.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private, institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, visit www.swfc.edu.

The 2010 Nissan Sentra is a classy family sedan that comes in many trim levels. The SE-R Spec V is the sporty version. Actually, it’s a performanced-based sports coupe with all the class and style you’d expect from Nissan. It’s top of the line.

The Sentra class begins at the basic level 140-horsepower, 2.0-liter four cylinder engine. When you get to the SE-R trim level it bumps up to a 2.5-liter engine with 177 horsepower. The SE-R Spec V features a 2.5-liter four cylinder engine with 200 horsepower and a six-speed manual gearbox. Whopping power for its class.

Smaller than an Altima or Maxima, but larger than a Versa, the 2010 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V should be fun to drive at any age. It has a roomy interior and great fuel efficiency. True sports car lovers will be disappointed that its only available in a sedan, but it’s a nice sedan.

You’d think that a top of the line series would be something you’d have to pay through the nose for. Not so the Spec V. The MSRP is $20,800. That makes it an affordable sports sedan.

You’ll get 21 mpg in the city and 28 on the highway. Not bad. Plus, it does feature the front wheel drive drivetrain, which makes it easy to handle. And you have a 5 passenger capacity.

The 2010 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V does come with a 4-wheel ABS system. And it also has power rack and pinion steering. The suspension is independent strut on the front and torsion beam on the rear. Both have a standard stabilizer bar.

For safety, the SE-R Spec V has child safety locks on the rear doors. It also the tire pressure monitoring system and electronic stability control. Both front seats have front and side impact air bags. Additionally, rear passengers have a side impact air bag at the head level.

We can’t say the 2010 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V is the best vehicle on the road, but for the price and the class that it fits into, it’s a good ride. You’ll feel like you’re driving a sports car.

It is important to service your Nissan vehicle every so often in order to keep it in good running condition and to prevent problems down the road. The best maintenance plan is preventive maintenance. It might cost a little bit here and there, but it will save you money in the long run and make your Nissan last longer.

Nissan recommends one of three service packs:

• Premium: You should service your vehicle every 3 months or at 3,750 miles, whichever comes first. You’ll have your Nissan looked over completely with more services than on any other maintenance plan.
• Schedule 1: Every 3 months or 3,750 miles, whichever occurs first. Fewer maintenance items are checks at the same interval as the Premium maintenance plan.
• Schedule 2: Every 6 months or 7,500 miles, whichever comes first. This is the least of the three Nissan-recommended maintenance plans. You’ll get fewer maintenance items checked off less often. Only choose this option if you plan to perform certain maintenance tasks yourself – such as the periodic oil change.

It is important to have your Nissan serviced regularly. Just like regular medical checks ups for your body, having your Nissan looked over by a qualified mechanic will extend the life of your automobile and make for more enjoyable driving.  For scheduled maintenance, stop by your Fort Meyers Nissan dealer today.