Community banks advised to buy weak rivals Mar 20, 2010
They were speaking at the s National Convention and Techworld in Orlando. This is an environment when you need to make hay, said Peter Weinstock, a partner at the law firm in Dallas. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Content Vital to Sales of 3D-Enabled TVs, CEA/ETC Study Finds Mar 19, 2010
EHX Spring 2010March 24-27, 2010, Orlando, FL. CES on the HillApril 20-21, 2010, Washington, DC. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Casa Monica to join new hotel brand Mar 19, 2010
Grand Bohemian Hotel, Orlando. Celebration. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Jacksonville lost 7,000 construction jobs Mar 19, 2010
Orlando was the hardest hit area in the state, losing 25 percent of its construction work force, or 15,300 jobs. Other hard-hit areas in the state included Cape Coral (23 percent, 4,600 jobs); Fort Lauderdale (23 percent, 9,700 jobs); and West Palm Beach (22 percent, 6,500 jobs). (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Our views: Retraining troubles (March 19) Mar 19, 2010
Troubles with retraining were the focus of a meeting earlier this week in Orlando by the Regional Aerospace Workforce Initiative, a seven-county effort tackling the issue of displaced workers ... A story Wednesday in the Orlando Sentinel brought home the issues urgency ... It said officials in Orlandos growing high-technology military training industry, with its emphasis on computer simulation, say they could provide jobs for thousands of the displaced KSC workers because of their... (Florida Today)
Florida construction job losses among worst in nation Mar 19, 2010
Statewide, Orlando was hit hardest, with 15,300 construction jobs lost last year. Those declines were the largest by number and percentage for any city in Florida, and the 10th-largest for any city nationwide by percentage. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Another View: Theres a need for no-phone zones Mar 19, 2010
Bersia, who won a Pulitzer Prize in editorial writing for the Orlando Sentinel in 2000, is the special assistant to the president for global perspectives at the University of Central Florida. Readers may send him e-mail at. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Universal Studios opens at Singapore resort park Mar 19, 2010
Universal Studios parks are also in Hollywood, California, Orlando, Florida and Osaka, Japan. Don't miss these Travel stories from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Travel)
2008 Troy Trojans Season Mar 19, 2010
DeAndre Dorn DT 6-5 300 Orlando, Fla. Olympia HS. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Jacksonville: Florida 7on7 Champs Mar 19, 2010
They quickly took care of Team Hard Knocks, consisting of the top players from south Florida, before running off three big wins against Team Tampa, Team Orlando, and the South Florida Express ... It didn't seem to matter when they knocked off a loaded Orlando team that has three kids with offers from the defending national champs. (CollegeInsiders.com)
* NBA : Duncan loses the Magic touch Mar 19, 2010
BAD DAY AT THE OFFICE: San Antonios 12-time All-Star Tim Duncan had the worst shooting performance of his career as Vince Carter scored 24 points in the Magic win REUTERS, ORLANDO, FLORIDA Friday, Mar 19, 2010, Page 19. San Antonios Tim Duncan had a night to forget as the Spurs slumped to a 110-84 loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday ... After the Charlotte Bobcats snapped Orlandos eight-game winning streak on Sunday, the Magic responded with an impressive performance against the Spurs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Cocoa Beach studies municipal electricity Mar 19, 2010
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. BY R. NORMAN MOODY FLORIDA TODAY March 19, 2010. (Florida Today)
Taylor Soster Named MWC Player of the Week Mar 19, 2010
The Falcons travel to Orlando, Fla. for their annual spring break trip. (Airforcesports.com)
George Gershwin inspires Galmont Ballet production Mar 19, 2010
Galmont Ballet dancers are accompanied by male guest artists from the Orlando Ballet II: Maclain George and award-winning dancers Miguel Nguyen and Zherlin Ndudi. Lucia Montero, co-director of Galmont Ballet and Galvez's wife, said the Gershwin music is ideal to showcase Galvez's choreography in that both the music and the dance have a classical sensibility with a jazzy spin. (Florida Today)
Ross named partner at Orlando firm Mar 18, 2010
Winter Garden resident Kevin Ross has been named a partner in the Orlando law office of Foley and Lardner. Ross is a member of the firm s general commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation practices. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Bill to limit gun questions in adoption probes called 'pandering to the NRA' Mar 18, 2010
Scott Randolph, D-Orlando ... Hammer and Altman, R-Melbourne, refused to name the couple, but Altman named their attorney, Ernie Meyers of Orlando. (The Palm Beach Post)
Show and Transcript: March 18 Mar 18, 2010
O'BRIEN: For In America, Soledad O'Brien, CNN, Orlando. (END VIDEO). (CNN -- US)
JC Shurburtt » Mar 18, 2010
The Tide have an outright lead for elite safety (Orlando, Fla. Dr. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
The Grapevine: Reflections on a spectacular dinner at Emeril's Mar 18, 2010
The legend himself is working the kitchen, a fairly unusual scenario, considering that there are more than a dozen restaurants stretching from Orlando to New Orleans to Las Vegas that constitute the Lagasse empire ... Brandon Benack is Chef de Cuisine in Miami, and also present are the two from the Orlando restaurants, Chef Greg Richie from Tchoup Chop, and Chef Jason Glus from Emeril's CityWalk location. (Florida Today)
Looming space layoffs will get disaster treatment Mar 18, 2010
ORLANDO Like emergency managers gathering in a bunker before an approaching hurricane, work force and aerospace industry officials plan to establish a team to help coordinate their response to the waves of space-related layoffs expected this year. "They know who's doing what, and they know who to talk to if they need help or they've got to gather information for something," Lisa Rice, president of Brevard Workforce, said of emergency managers. (Florida Today)
Student constructs leprechaun trap Mar 18, 2010
His grandfather underwent surgery Tuesday and is recuperating at a hospital in Orlando, so Logan dedicated his trap to him and wished him a speedy recovery. The trap will on display all day at Sunrise Elementary near the first-grade classrooms, along with other St. Patricks's Day creations by Sunrise first-grade students. (Florida Today)
These Kids Spell It 'K-A-T' - And It's Correct! Mar 18, 2010
200 Young Word Wizards Vie For $10,000 Prize At National School SCRABBLE(R) Championship In Orlando April 9-10th ... They are middle school students grades 5-8 from all over the US and Canada who will vie for the $10,000 top prize at the annual National School SCRABBLE Championship (NSSC) at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, Florida. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Noteworthy business news Mar 18, 2010
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing in the Orlando region, said two ready-to-move-in homes are under construction and both will be completed by June 1--- in time to qualify for the 8,000 U.S. tax credit incentive deadline on June 30 ... Get Active Orlando, an advisory board to the City of Orlando, said the 2010 Healthy Workplace Awards program is open to any business in Central Florida that inspires employees to stay fit and healthy, based on a wide range of active... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Winter Garden matriarch Juanita Maxey dies at 103 Mar 18, 2010
In addition, she was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, the Orlando Chapter of Links Inc., Belecolon Social and Literary Club and the Toney Chapter of Eastern Stars. Survivors include nieces and nephews Freeman Coney, Orlando; Doris Coger Adams, DeLand; L.C. Coney (and Bettye Stevens), Leesburg; Jacqueline Coney (and Albert) Lucas, Eustis; and Faye Graham Marvin, Baltimore, Md. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Q&A with Pastor Mark Matheson: celebrating 25 years in Windermere Mar 18, 2010
He has conducted mission pastor training and is a professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Orlando ... My daughter, Emily, is an attorney in Orlando, my son, Drew, works for a homeland security firm in Washington, D.C., and my wife is a professor of English at Valencia Community College. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
West Orange resident founds local Tea Party group Mar 18, 2010
Ronald L. McCoy said he already has signed up more than 50 members since he and his wife, Laura, created a Web site two weeks ago for the group that they call the West Orlando Tea Party. (westorlandoteaparty ... In fact, he said, he has never even attended a Tea Party event in Orlando or anywhere else. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Hillgroves Jabari Hunt-Days earns notice on combine circuit Mar 18, 2010
Hunt-Days (6-2 1/2, 226 pounds) went down to Orlando for a Nike Combine the first of March as a relative unknown in recruiting. He left with national recogntion. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NFL will address safety Mar 18, 2010
That is not among the safety proposals the owners will consider when they meet Sunday through Wednesday in Orlando, Fla. but others will be. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Where should families go when they need a (spring) break? Mar 18, 2010
Instead, they head to destinations known for more G-rated activities, like Orlando. In fact, Orlando and its many attractions top. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Seminoles Arrive In Buffalo Mar 18, 2010
Seminoles In NCAA Tournament. Join the Florida State Athletics Department to unite the Seminole fan base across all sports. (Seminoles.com)
WOHS spreads the word ‘to end the word’ Mar 17, 2010
Representatives from the Autism Society of Greater Orlando will be there that evening to provide information on autism. THE WEST ORANGE TIMES 720 S. Dillard St. - Winter Garden, Florida 34787. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Oprah features Ocoee Middle Mar 17, 2010
News of the event even made the front page of the Orlando Sentinel ... Two eighth grade students, Alexis Fox and Danny Mora, represented the student body during the Oprah interview, and they were also interviewed later by local news crews from CFN13 and other Orlando stations. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
MIDWEST REGION: KU Can Do Mar 17, 2010
Best Player: Orlando Johnson, a 6-5 sophomore guard who hits 39 percent of his 3-pointers and scores 18 points per game. Hes the Big West Player of the Year. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Sox coach's bus-riding days done Mar 17, 2010
"Oh, yeah, it was Memphis to Orlando when I was in the Southern League when I was managing," said Johnson, a former Fort Myers resident. "We went through two or three bus drivers because you could go only so many stints. We left like at 11:30 after a game in Memphis and rolled into Orlando like 1 o'clock in the afternoon.". (The News-Press -- Sports)
High school roundup: Mariner boys win Edison Relays Mar 17, 2010
Lourdes Orlando (P) d. Bobbi Wendell 6-0, 6-0; 5 ... Orlando/Nataly Ramos (P)d. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Career service companies join forces Mar 17, 2010
Fasgold, based in Orlando, specializes in executive performance coaching and leadership training and serves clients in 20 countries. NEA is going global as well, recently unveiling plans for offices in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Foundation Academy baseball wins 3 straight Mar 17, 2010
The Lions defeated Windermere Prep 7-5, Orlando Lutheran 4-2 and The Geneva School 15-5 to go 3-0 in the district and 4-3 overall ... Rob Roche pitched the team to victory against Orlando Lutheran. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Local business news to note Mar 17, 2010
Tom Kelley, II, CCIM, principal at NAI Realvest, negotiated the sale representing RGC Realty Group, LLC, the Orlando-based seller. New Missions Inc. of Orlando is the buyer of the property and was represented in the transaction by Damien Madsen of Morrison Commercial Real Estate. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Tiger Woods will return to the Masters; Arnold Palmer says Tiger won't play Bay Hill Mar 17, 2010
Tiger Woods: Tiger Woods will return to golf at the Masters golf tournament 2010 - OrlandoSentinel ... By Jeff Shain Orlando Sentinel ... " Various reports had indicated he might return next week in the made-for-TV Tavistock Cup exhibition or the Arnold Palmer Invitational, both in Orlando, but he informed organizers of both events that he would not be there. Palmer confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel that Woods would not defend his title at his namesake tournament next week at Bay Hill Club &... (FOX61, CT)
Hanley back in lineup after resting groin Mar 17, 2010
Initially, the Marlins were planning on having Stanton travel to the Orlando area to face the Braves. Had he made the trip, it would have meant two of the top prospects in the game would have been at the same park. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Ten at 10: Tech moves in on Stephenson C Tarik Cook Mar 17, 2010
Other standouts at the Badger event, according to Shurburtt, were Fort Meade tight end Brandon Fulse, Palm Beach tight end Nick O Leary, Miami quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, Orlando running back Demetrius Hart and Groveland cornerback Nick Waisome. Fulse, O Leary and Waisome are being recruited by Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Love and music are in the air with Reba McEntire (1) Mar 17, 2010
When he realized Reba McEntire was coming to Orlando in February, he knew that taking Godwin to the concert would be a memorable way to celebrate their first Valentine s Day. He contacted his friend, Bartow City Commissioner Wayne Lewis, who used to play with McEntire, and was soon given not only tickets, but backstage passes. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Study: Women's grad rates well ahead of men's Mar 17, 2010
Grad rates of women's teams outperform men's teams - ESPN. Updated: March 16, 2010, 7:27 PM ET. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Overheard » Mar 17, 2010
Defensive back and running back are receiving the majority of attention at Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, but a third member of the 2011 class is picking up steam. Safety , who will likely transition to linebacker on the next level, is currently sitting on four offers with more to come. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Yellow Jackets land Chaz Cheeks for first 2011 commitment Mar 17, 2010
Orlando, Dr. Phillips High School Scouts Grade ... Running back / defensive back Demetrius Hart (Orlando, Fla. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
NCAA Women's Teams Best Men in Grad Rates Mar 17, 2010
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Luxury rebounds: Mar 17, 2010
In January, occupancy at hotels with the costliest rooms in the US climbed to 57 per cent from 52 per cent a year earlier, according to Smith Travel Research Inc. Of the 25 biggest markets, those with highest occupancy rates overall were Miami; Oahu, Hawaii; New York; Los Angeles and Orlando, Florida. Average rates for the most expensive rooms were still falling as of January, according to the Hendersonville, Tennessee-based company's most recent data. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Sports Calendar Mar 17, 2010
San Antonio at Orlando ESPN ... Orlando at Miami TNT. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Court grants SeaWorld trainer's family injunction to keep video, photos private Mar 17, 2010
Sea World death: Court grants family injunction to keep video private in Sea World death - OrlandoSentinel ... By Amy L. Edwards and Sarah Lundy, Orlando Sentinel ... Several media outlets, including national networks and the Orlando Sentinel, have requested all public records related to the case, the Sheriff's Office said. (Q13.com, WA)
Golf finishes in 17th at Rio Pinar Mar 17, 2010
UT Arlington Official Athletic Site. Fischer doesn't play in third round due to illness. (Utamavs.com)
Ethanol pipeline no longer a pipe dream Mar 17, 2010
Those attending the Renewable Fuels Association's National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Fla. had the opportunity to see the Kinder Morgan terminal in Orlando and hear about the first pipeline in the country to provide commercial ethanol deliveries ... "We now have the capability of handling 100 percent of the greater Orlando demand for ethanol by pipeline," said Jim Lelio, of Kinder Morgan Energy Partners. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Nelson sees gains after Obama talk Mar 17, 2010
Nelson, D-Orlando, met with Obama and Vice President Joe Biden to discuss the space program and, more briefly, health care reform legislation ... Bill Nelson of Orlando will participate in a public forum on Friday about the nation's space policy and its effect on Brevard County. (Florida Today)
Study: Grad rates between blacks, whites widening Mar 16, 2010
Posted: Monday, March 15, 2010 1:56 PM EST Updated: Monday, March 15, 2010 5:22 PM EST. Northeast storm floods roads, topples power lines, creates headaches across Northeast. (KSLA.com, LA)
Cocoa congregation returns to church 6 months after lightning strikes Mar 16, 2010
Jeanette Johnson-Gray drove from Orlando to perform a spiritual dance at the church she grew up worshiping at, and where her mother, Juanita Johnson, still attends ... Jeanette Johnson-Gray of Dancing Unto God Dance Ministries in Orlando performs a liturgical dance during the rededication Sunday. (Florida Today)
Ethanol pipeline no longer a pipe dream Mar 16, 2010
Those attending the Renewable Fuels Association's National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, Fla. had the opportunity to see the Kinder Morgan terminal in Orlando and hear about the first pipeline in the country to provide commercial ethanol deliveries ... "We now have the capability of handling 100 percent of the greater Orlando demand for ethanol by pipeline," said Jim Lelio, of Kinder Morgan Energy Partners. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Luxury Hotels Lift Rates as Demand for Butlers, Ocean Views Recovers Mar 16, 2010
Of the 25 biggest markets, those with highest occupancy rates overall were Miami; Oahu, Hawaii; New York; Los Angeles and Orlando, Florida. Average rates for the most expensive rooms were still falling as of January, according to the Hendersonville, Tennessee-based companys most recent data. (Bloomberg -- UK)
JC Shurburtt » Mar 16, 2010
His team, Big Timers, which was made up primarily of prospects from the Orlando/Central Florida area and was coached by Lo Wood Sr., the father of 2010 Notre Dame signee Lo Wood, finished third in the event. More Tampa Badger 7-on-7. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Study: Gap in black-white grad rates widening Mar 16, 2010
Grad rates between blacks, whites widening, study finds - ESPN. Updated: March 15, 2010, 2:00 PM ET. (ESPN -- College Basketball News)
Governor appoints Hahn to Florida board Mar 16, 2010
In addition, Richard Scott Batterson of Orlando succeeds Paul Tomasino. Batterson is chief engineer at. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Prospects Galore at the Tampa 7-on-7 Mar 16, 2010
Most 7-on-7 tournament teams consist of players from one high school, but the teams in this tourney consisted of selected players from across the state of Florida with the teams mostly made up of players in the same region such as Miami, Orlando, Naples, Jacksonville, Treasure Coast, and Tampa. The tournament is broken into a two-day format with the round robin seeding the first day and the single elimination tournament was played on Sunday. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Sarah Palin Lashes Out at Liberals, D.C. and Media Mar 16, 2010
Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd of 1,300 Florida Republicans at an Orlando, Fla. fundraiser Friday night, Palin repeatedly said that Democrats and President Obama are speaking down to Americans, rather than listening to their genuine concerns. (Newsmax)
Badger 7-On-7Leonard lights it up Mar 16, 2010
The 2010 Under Armour Football Combines kicked off Jan. 1 during the UA All-America Game week in Orlando, Fla. The 19 events this year will feature the new C360 measurement system. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Hanley expects to return on Tuesday Mar 16, 2010
Half of the team will head to the Orlando, Fla. area, while the other half will go to Viera, Fla. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Ariz. Powerball ticket worth $200K Mar 16, 2010
Powerball ticket worth $200K. Powerball ticket worth $200K. (AZCentral -- Business)
A new kind of student Mar 16, 2010
Randi Cruz, a Florida mother of three, is in her first semester at Valencia Community College in Orlando. The 28-year-old Navy veteran can barely narrate her self-made video without her children crawling over her or thrusting sippy cups in front of the camera lens. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
