Mark Messina, Owner
UFood Grill

"Creative solutions, great ideas, marketing savvy, and a willingness to do whatever needs to be done during the madness of putting on a film festival is what makes Cindy Dobyns at Abovewater an invaluable member of the festival team. There are so many details and she helps to keep us on track, meeting every deadline and anticipating our needs. By promoting the independent filmmakers, she has helped us to establish a greater credibility and rapport within the industry and was able to garner tremendous media coverage of the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival."

Janeen Paulauskis, Executive Director
Fort Myers Beach Film Festival

In 2002 I had been assigned the task of running the Naples National Art Festival for the very first time. To this day I thank my luck that I was given the opportunity to work with Cindy Dobbins and Above Water. She guided me, educated me, and counseled me through the entire marketing and public relations process. Her experience and frankly her personality and charm made my task considerably less intimidating. Prior to and during the event it was always comforting to know that Cindy was there to handle everything. In a few words: capable, kind and professional. The show was a complete success and although it's a phrase that is bantered about casually, I truly could not imagine having to have done it without her.

Richard P Sullivan
Naples National Art Festival

I had always thought about hiring a PR person but never thought it would be a good investment. You have delivered in one month what I could never have done in a year. From TV to newspaper to multiple high end magazines, you have surpassed my expectations. I was just informed that we will be appearing nationally in the creme de la creme of food magazines....above water....above expectations. A million thanks.