Vintage Sports Report Jun 25, 2007
Well, the teams in the New York Penn League and the Gulf Coast League are put together and their seasons are under way. Both teams won their first games and had home runs in those games, so maybe its a good omen. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Take a trip to Fairhope, Ala. Jun 3, 2007
Sonia Cook Broen, 25, of Gulf Shores, Ala. paints a portrait of her friend and son from a picture Wednesday outside Latte Da at Page and Palette, a popular bookstore and coffee shop that features local artists' work in Fairhope, Ala. (Pensacola News Journal)
Rudolph house saved; foundation director coming to Sarasota May 25, 2007
Become a member of HeraldTribune. To be moved A view of the Cerritto House in Watch Hill, R.I. Paul Rudolph designed it for the Cerrito family of Sarasota in 1955. (Herald-Tribune)
WWII veteran dies in fire May 21, 2007
He had been to the Veteran Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, Miss. the University of Southern Alabama Medical Center, where he had surgery, and back to Biloxi for rehab. (Pensacola News Journal)
Front page story incomplete in some editions May 16, 2007
The real estate boom left the Gulf Coast economy with a hangover ... Tell us what you think about the new Nation, World, Gulf Coast and Florida pages ... An e-mail from San Diego came from a woman whose boyfriend spent the summer of 1986 with the Sarasota Astros of the Gulf Coast Rookie League. (Herald-Tribune)
Contemporary vs. traditional May 13, 2007
If you wait for the creek to start rising or the Gulf to start surging, you are too late, said Companion. Flood insurance is affordable, the rates are stable (in this case, dropping), and you arent going to get one of those Dear John nonrenewal letters should hurricane season turn out to be nasty. (Herald-Tribune)
Gas prices soar in Twin Cities May 6, 2007
20 mark since Hurricane Katrina disrupted refinery output in the Gulf Coast in fall 2005. That year, prices hovered above $3 for about a week before inching down slowly. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Wheelchair van driver is shot in shoulder Apr 10, 2007
In November, a new set of rules called Framework 42 limited fishermen in parts of the Gulf of Maine and sections of the ocean south of New England to 24 days at sea per year, down from the previous limit of 50 days. At the end of March, Patrick visited fishermen in Gloucester, where he toured the refrigerated auction house. (Boston Globe)
Mount Dora takes a shot at restoring old cannon Apr 9, 2007
It is being shocked with electrical charges to loosen the salt and corrosion that accumulated after sitting on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico for centuries. In about a year, Levy will remove it from the vat and give it a couple coats of primer and a coat of glossy black paint to make it look almost like new. (Orlando Sentinel)
Bucking the trend Apr 4, 2007
At a time when auctioneers are going hoarse trying to sell the region's glut of real estate, at least one investor is gung-ho about Sarasota. "I dont care how much inventory there is in Sarasota," said Steve Ellis, whose company, MyGreenBuildings, specializes in the green renewal of old Sarasota houses. (Herald-Tribune)
Love letters too good to stay lost Mar 30, 2007
After all, Fedora said, she'd saved all the letters her husband had sent home in the early '90s during the gulf war. Fedora bought a couple of the letters and sent them to Kathy O'Malley at WGN radio, who shared a few passages on the air, thinking someone might know Fitzpatrick's relatives. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Mar 22, 2007
DEPTHX (Templeton, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) _ Scientists are collecting a mother lode of information about sinkholes known as "cenotes" in Mexico's central Gulf region, with help from roboticists at Carnegie Mellon University. 650. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Collection of books up for sale Mar 20, 2007
Tracy Pickett and her husband, Eric -- an engineer at Gulf Power Co. -- recently opened the shop in University Mall's main entrance next to Bath and Body Works. The store specializes in shoes for the newborn all the way up to 9-year-olds. (Pensacola News Journal)
Azalea Festival kicks off Monday Mar 17, 2007
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Gulf South Gallery exhibit ... Enjoy paintings, sculptures, pottery and more at Japonica Gallery, 119 N. Sixth St.; Edgewood Gallery, 530 W. Georgia Ave.; Gulf South Gallery, 228 Fifth Ave.; and Art Alley, 126 N. Broadway. (Enterprise-Journal)
Muslims in the U.S. Mar 12, 2007
Yet a vast gulf divides them, one marked by race and class, culture and history. For many African-American converts, Islam is an experience both spiritual and political, an expression of empowerment in a country they feel is dominated by a white elite. (International Herald Tribune)
People on the move Mar 6, 2007
Gulf Breeze Hospital: Coinda Lawhead. Jay Hospital: Debbie Nelson. (Pensacola News Journal)
There are worse places to be, for sure Mar 5, 2007
Just got back from the Gulf Coast recommend anybody has a week, month, or longer to give up - GO. So many great folks pitching in, so many great people who still ne 000004BB ed help. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Former Visalian takes over at Delta State Mar 3, 2007
"Delta State finished seventh in scoring defense and ninth in total defense among D-II schools last season under Roberts, leading the way in both categories in the Gulf South Conference.Roberts was defensive coordinator at Texas State in 2003, the assistant head coach/defensive coordinator at Tusculum College in Greeneville, Tenn., from 1998-2002, and a head coach at Burroughs and Houston (Germantown, Tenn.) highs between 1993-1996."Ron Roberts has everything I was looking for in a coach," Delta... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Antique shop branches out Feb 27, 2007
After several years on U.S. 98 in Gulf Breeze, where its signature was a Jeep perched atop a rock pile, Austin's Auto Accessories has moved to 4410 N. W St. ... Gulf Coast Community Bank is purchasing property in Gulf Breeze for a new branch near The Breeze Theater on the south side of U.S. 98 ... "We have looked forward to having a presence in the Gulf Breeze community ever since we opened," he said. (Pensacola News Journal)
Flooring store opens in Pace Feb 20, 2007
After about 10 years in Gulf Breeze, the law firm of Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr is moving into downtown Pensacola. Phillip Howell, a firm director, said the move to 118 E. Garden St. will be completed by March 1. (Pensacola News Journal)
Seeing red over Valentine's Day Feb 15, 2007
Because I relly like NaVan, this is my blog drink to all of you Happy V-day gulp, gulf, oh so sorry, daintly, sip sip sip. By C tha 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Service Club's longtime focus is children's needs Feb 14, 2007
Over the years, it is estimated that the club has donated more than $1 million to such groups as Our Daily Bread, Boys Clubs, Girls Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida, Habitat for Humanity, Manatee Youth for Christ, PACE Center for Girls, Manatee Children's Services and many more. For more information, call 792-2555 or visit the Web site at. (Herald-Tribune)
10 ideas for a Florida getaway Feb 7, 2007
It's south of Venice and sandwiched between the Gulf of Mexico and Lemon Bay. Ritz-Carlton. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Show offers a gateway to past Feb 5, 2007
Proceeds from the antiques show, conducted Friday through Sunday at the Currin Center, will benefit local organizations such as Manna Food Pantries, Favor House, United Ministries, Gulf Coast Kid's House, Council on Aging's Meals on Wheels program, Waterfront Rescue Mission and others. Local and out-of-town dealers made up 22 booths in which they auctioned valuables such as fine furniture and Asian cloisonn. (Pensacola News Journal)
Around the Valley Feb 4, 2007
All male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of the American Legion and descendants of veterans who died in service during WWI, WWII, Korean Conflict, Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama and the Persian Gulf War are eligible for membership in the S.A.L. Present members of the American Legion are also eligible for membership. For more information, contact Arthur at 252-1492. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Top 10 romantic escapes Feb 3, 2007
Naples Pier is a popular spot for watching sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico in Naples, Florida. ADVERTISER LINKS. (CNN -- Travel)
'Golda' is staying Jan 27, 2007
And year after year, the Sarasota Brewing Co. in Gulf Gate comes out on top. . (Herald-Tribune)
Hot Tix -- The Arts Jan 22, 2007
Paul Taylor Dance Company BELOW: Leslie Caron and Gene Kelly in "An American in Paris.". TODAYStreet Without EndIt's the opening weekend for a new exhibit featuring photography by Lou Marcus at the Manatee Community College Fine Arts Gallery, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. (Herald-Tribune)
Hot Tix -- Nightlife Jan 20, 2007
Mindy Simmons BELOW: Dave Attell. THIS WEEKMindy Simmons and Grant LivingstonFolk-singing pair perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at Fogartyville Caf, 800 17th Ave. W., Bradenton. (Herald-Tribune)
Ready to turn the page on fairy-tale win Jan 4, 2007
After serving two stints as a Red Cross volunteer in the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina, she decided to run for Congress. "I never planned to do this," she said. (Boston Globe -- Local)