Dispute shelves 2009 guide for Arizona Nov 23, 2008
The other bidder was industry giant Miles Media, a $30 million Sarasota, Fla ... June 10: Two companies, Hennen Publishing and Marketing Group of Scottsdale and Miles Media Group of Sarasota, Fla. (AZCentral -- Business)
FSU Baseball Announces 2009-10 Signing Class Nov 21, 2008
Ryan Scooter Gennett, Sarasota, FL (Sarasota HS) SS/2B, L/R, 5-10, 170, National Rank: 22. Shouppe on Gennett: Scooter is one of the best players in the state of Florida. (TheTerritory.org)
FDACS sues Sarasota company Nov 20, 2008
Charles H. Bronson, commissioner of the , has taken legal action against dba in Sarasota for violating the state s Do Not Call law. The statute protects residents on the Do Not Call list against unsolicited calls from most commercial telemarketers. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Pima County takes cash for White Sox to leave Nov 19, 2008
The White Sox began holding spring training in Tucson in 1998, moving here from Sarasota, Florida, where they had trained for nearly 40 years. The White Sox will train at a facility in Glendale along with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are leaving Dodgertown in Florida. (FOX 11, AZ)
Friday Night Lights Nov 18, 2008
Hyde and the Golden Eagles finished the regular season with a 49-12 victory at Sarasota Friday night. The defending FHSAA Class 3A state champs got three touchdowns from quarterback in the victory. (Bucknuts.com)
Survey: Teen drug, alcohol, tobacco use down in state Nov 18, 2008
The 2008 survey reflected the responses of 91,471 students in 66 of the state's 67 counties, with Sarasota County not included. "We're always anxious for good news these days," Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Senior business and lifestyle event set for St. Petersburg Nov 18, 2008
The event is one of several Senior Friendly Extravaganzas scheduled for locations around Florida including Fort Myers, Tampa, Sarasota, Clearwater and Port Charlotte, the company said. A similar event last year attracted more than 13,500 attendees, the company said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
From the prep ranks Nov 18, 2008
Naples Naples finished its regular season with a 49-12 win over Sarasota, the host. Next up for Naples is a FHSAAA Class 3A regional quarterfinal against Riverside, a game in which Naples will host. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Reds break ground on spring facility Nov 18, 2008
The Indians will play games there beginning in the spring of 2009, while the Reds will train for one more spring in Sarasota, Fla. Reds president and CEO Bob Castellini, along with general manager Walt Jocketty and manager Dusty Baker, were among the officials that tossed the first ceremonial shovels of dirt. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
11/15 Class 2A State swimming results Nov 17, 2008
McKayla Lightbourn, Sarasota Booker (2:03. 78). (Florida Today)
Barbara L. Cheatham Nov 16, 2008
Survivors include a son, Robert Cheatham and wife Jill of Lakeland; a brother, Troy Lamb of Lake Wales; and three granddaughters, Blair Reisinger and husband Eric of Sarasota, Brittany Cheatham of Lakeland and Kristyn Cheatham of Lakeland. Visitation was held from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 14 at the Kersey Funeral Home. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Number of foreclosures continues to rise in Tampa Bay area Nov 14, 2008
Sarasota and Hernando counties are seeing some stabilization in foreclosure numbers. In Sarasota, foreclosure activity was up 15 percent year-over year but down 20 percent since September, while Hernando actually dropped 5 percent from the previous year but rose 1 percent from September. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Can Republican Governors Rebuild Their Party? Nov 13, 2008
And Obama only lost nearby Sarasota County which since 1944 hasn't fallen to any kind of Democrat, Yankee or otherwise by a mere 237 votes. Related. (Time.com)
Clockwork growth has Bay area franchises Nov 12, 2008
Clockwork, based in Sarasota, operates nationally branded home services franchises. Its franchises now serve a total of 566 territories in North America. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Fla. Gov. Crist's Plane Makes Emergency Landing Nov 12, 2008
A news release says the plane experienced mechanical problems Tuesday afternoon and landed in Sarasota. The aircraft recently underwent service for a generator malfunction, but details of the latest problem were not immediately known. (Newsmax)
Pa. artist animates blockbuster film Nov 9, 2008
Since she is still relatively right out of her college at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Fla. Sherman hasnt yet taken on the duty of character designs and providing main graphic elements, but she does help give the art that three-dimensional feel. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Obituaries for Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 Nov 9, 2008
com or 3932D Swift Road, Sarasota, FL 34231-6541) so that progress can continue to be made on the disease that David invested so much to overcome. Roy C. Welker. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Florida Cities on TripAdvisor's 200... Nov 8, 2008
Englewood is located about a 90-minute drive south of Tampa and sits in western Charlotte and southern Sarasota Counties. TripAdvisor Ranks Ruskin, Florida the #10 Emerging U.S. Travel Destination for 2009: Why. (Suite101.com)
What's ahead for consumers Nov 8, 2008
The future isn't exactly now, but presenters at the Sarasota International Design Summit in Florida assure us it's coming very soon. The third annual conference on design and technology trends took place recently in Sarasota. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE NEWS BUDGET Nov 8, 2008
FUTURE (Colon, St. Petersburg Times) -- The future isn't exactly now, but presenters at the Sarasota International Design Summit in Florida assure us it's coming very soon. 500. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Sky Sothebys collapses, Signature takes its place Nov 7, 2008
SARASOTA The Sotheby s International Realty name is sticking around Sarasota, but now it s attached to a new franchise ... It s easy to look in the rearview mirror, but they had grown so rapidly both in Sarasota and Minneapolis that I think you could simply say they were caught in this real estate and economic downturn, said Mike Good, president of Sotheby s International Realty Affiliates LLC. With too large of a footprint and too high of a cost structure, the economic crunch hit them very,... (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Democrats Most Reliable Constituents: The Press Nov 5, 2008
The second excerpt from the October 30 interview, conducted in Sarasota, as aired on the Friday, October 31 NBC Nightly News. BRIAN WILLIAMS: Tonight we have part two of our conversation yesterday in Florida with Barack Obama. (MediaResearch.org)
Haemacure to Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investor Conference Nov 4, 2008
Haemacure is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec and operates offices in Sarasota, Florida through a wholly-owned subsidiary. The Corporation is traded under stock symbol HAE on the TSX. Forward-looking Statements Certain statements contained in this news release are forward-looking statements. (Canada Newswire)
Creating reality without risk Nov 4, 2008
Simulators made by already are in place and the center expects to add other computerized mannequins, including those made by in Sarasota, McKown said. SimSuite is more than just mannequins because it allows medical personnel to practice operating room scenarios, such as what to do if a patient has a heart attack while an IV is being inserted, Rosemurgy said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Award-Winning Raw Food Documentarian to Screen 'Supercharge Me!' in Boston Nov 4, 2008
Jenna also became a certified "Live Food Chef" and opened Veggie Magic and Vibe Cuisine, two raw food restaurants and a catering business, in Sarasota, Florida. As Chair of the Executive Board of the Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota she supports programs that lend resources and services to pregnant women and young children at risk ... She paid her way through college working in the restaurant business, is a native of Washington, DC and currently resides in Sarasota, Florida. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Democracies Die When Liberty Gives Way to Dependence Nov 3, 2008
Interviewed after an Obama campaign event in Sarasota, Florida, Peggy emotionally summarized what it means to her for Barack Obama to be president: "It was the most memorable time of my life. It was a touching moment, because I never thought this day would happen. I won't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage. You know, if I, if I help him [Barack], hes gonna help me!". If that doesnt send fears down your spine, ponder the words of the... (Townhall.com)
Can Florida Avoid Election Chaos? Nov 3, 2008
A big reason: in a 2006 congressional race in Sarasota County, an incredible 15% of ballots cast on touch-screen registered no choice at all in a race decided by a razor-thin margin of 386 votes. All 67 Florida counties have now adopted some form of paper-ballot optical scan, where votes are marked on a sheet and electronically tallied. (Time.com)
Sox spring back Nov 2, 2008
The Red Sox' flirtation with moving their spring training site to Sarasota, Fla ... In Sarasota, the Sox would have had separate locations as part of the Payne Park site ... Though it seemed the Sox were headed to Sarasota, the costs associated with the new stadium there were not as favorable for them. (Boston Globe)
Red Sox to train 30 more years in Fort Myers Nov 2, 2008
The team had a buyout that would have allowed it to leave in 2010, and it talked with Sarasota about moving to the ' former home. Instead, the Red Sox and Lee County will work together on a new complex that would open in 2012. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Red Sox to keep spring home Nov 2, 2008
The Red Sox had spent plenty of time in negotiations with Sarasota about moving their operation there, but Lee County made a hard, late push to keep the Red Sox ... "It was a tough decision. We had great, great opportunity and a great community in Sarasota. We certainly want to thank them for reaching out and pursuing us so aggressively. I think the more we looked around, the more comfortable we became with where we've been and where we are today and we're looking forward to a long-term future... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Holiday in Sarasota Nov 1, 2008
Ten season s reasons to visit Sarasota ... Like any Florida city where tourism is big business, Sarasota has a long list of holiday and winter activities ... Holiday Lights and Jungle Nights: Normally, Sarasota Jungle Gardens is about free-roaming flamingos and exotic bird and reptile shows. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
McCain and Obama focus on differences on economy Nov 1, 2008
By Maeve Reston and Michael Finnegan October 31, 2008 Reporting from Mentor, Ohio, and Sarasota, Fla ... "Our falling GDP is a direct result of a failed economic theory of eight years of trickle-down, Wall-Street-first, Main-Street-last policies that have driven our economy into a ditch," the Illinois senator said in Sarasota ... A day after his first joint appearance with former President Bill Clinton, Obama told a crowd in Sarasota that his own economic plans would produce results similar to... (Los Angeles Times)
McCain team claims Obama's lead is narrowing Nov 1, 2008
At a rally in Sarasota, Florida, yesterday Obama warned supporters: "Don't believe for a second this election is over. Don't think for a minute that power concedes. We have to work like our future depends on it in this last week, because it does.". A poll released yesterday by the University of Texas showed that 23% of Texans identified the Democrat, whose Christian faith has been widely publicised, as a Muslim. (guardian.co.uk)
Sarasota, Fla. is more than a 3-ring attraction Nov 1, 2008
Look beyond the accomplished West Coast Symphony or Sarasota Ballet, beyond the numerous art galleries and theaters, or shopping at chic St. Armands Circle, and you ll find experiences unique to a place nicknamed Circus City ... A horse and rider perform during a show by Herrmanns Lipizzan Stallions in Myakka City, about 20 miles outside Sarasota, Fla ... In the Ringlings time, the House of John mansion was a gathering spot for Sarasota society, and touring the home gives a sense of how lavish a... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
After Discrediting McCain, Williams Again Cozies Up to Obama Nov 1, 2008
On Thursday's newscast, reporter Chip Reid explained that John McCain campaigned in northern Ohio towns Reid described as "conservative areas" while CBS colleague Dean Reynolds, with Barack Obama in Sarasota, Florida, marveled at how he's "not just concentrating on Republican states now. He's stumping in their most conservative strongholds." Over the past few weeks Reid has referred to how Sarah Palin campaigned "in conservative rural Pennsylvania," how Obama in Roanoke "drew a crowd of more... (MediaResearch.org)
GHOST-FLORIDA Nov 1, 2008
The worst absenteeism, according to the state, was at the Milburn Academy of Sarasota, where 72 percent of students missed at least three weeks of school. Deb Metheny, supervisor for charter schools in Sarasota County, said poor attendance was just one of the reasons her school board revoked the Milburn Academy's charter in 2006. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
8 Years After Hanging Chads, Voting Mishaps Remain Nov 1, 2008
Retired bank president Christine Jennings of Sarasota, Fla. is optimistic about her chances in the 13th District congressional race. (ABC News)
Obama predicts significant recession Oct 31, 2008
Obama spoke with NBC News in Sarasota, where he was campaigning a day after he aired a multimillion-dollar 30-minute prime-time ad on seven television networks ... At his rally Thursday morning in Sarasota, Obama called for imposing new common-sense regulations on the financial system so that Wall Street cant cause a crisis like this again. (MSNBC -- Race)
Obama, McCain ratchet up attacks in final days Oct 31, 2008
McCain, Obama ratchet up attacks - Decision '08- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Politics)
ELECTION WEEKEND, USA Oct 31, 2008
In Sarasota, his first stop of the day, Obama tried to take advantage of the day's dreary business news, a government report that consumers cut back spending so sharply that the economy had shrunk at an annual rate of 0. 3 percent in the third quarter. (The Drudge Report)
More real estate agents getting distressed sales experience Oct 31, 2008
With the rise of distressed properties on the market, Adam Robinson, a bank asset liquidation specialist with Weichert Realtors On the Key in Sarasota, has observed an influx of agents from other states who have come to Florida specifically to sell these homes. Agents who come from out of town are often unfamiliar with the market, said Robinson, who has owned the Internet domain Sarasotaforeclosures. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Coldwell launches Spanish initiative Oct 31, 2008
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate serves Tampa Bay communities, along with Central Florida, Palm Beach, Sarasota Bay, Southeast Florida and Southwest Florida. The firm is part of , the nation s largest residential real estate brokerage company. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Candidates rush across narrowing battleground Oct 31, 2008
In a rally in Sarasota, Florida, on Thursday morning, Obama seized on grim new economic numbers to underscore his case that McCain would continue President George W. Bush's financial policies. He said a 0. (International Herald Tribune)
McCain shows defiance Oct 31, 2008
But Obama (47) pounced and said at a rally in Sarasota, Florida that his rival would pursue what he sees as failed Republican economic policies. "If you want to know where John McCain will drive this economy, just look in the rear-view mirror. Because when it comes to our economic policies, John McCain has been right next to (President) George Bush," he said. (iAfrica.com)
A world of policy differences Oct 31, 2008
Ready to embrace the top job John McCain, pictured at a campaign rally in Sarasota, Florida, revels in risk-taking, inclining towards the bolder option in most situations ... Ready to embrace the top job … John McCain, pictured at a campaign rally in Sarasota, Florida, revels in risk-taking, inclining towards the bolder option in most situations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Obama Already Interviewing for WH Posts Oct 31, 2008
" Emanuel is a veteran of President Clinton's White House, and has made a rapid ascent of the House leadership ladder since his election to Congress. He was chairman of the Democratic campaign committee two years ago when the party won a majority for the first time in more than a decade, and he cemented his reputation as a prodigious fundraiser and strong-willed political strategist. Both Obama and McCain have authorized their staffs to begin transition operations in recent weeks _ although only... (Newsmax)
A Repeat Of Florida 2000? No, But ... Oct 30, 2008
Florida recently shifted back to optical scanners after touch-screen machines in Sarasota County didn't record any choice for 18,000 voters in a fiercely contested House race in 2006. But election officials now worry that the paper-fed optical scanners could add to delays and confusion for poll workers and voters. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
McCabe Leads Bison Men's Soccer Past NJIT, 3-0 Oct 30, 2008
McCabe (Sarasota, Fla. Cardinal Mooney) is typically a defender who does not get many scoring chances - he had only five career shot attempts entering the game - but he recently moved up to the left halfback position, and against NJIT he cashed in not once but twice. (Bucknellbison.com)
Intensity grows as presidential election looms Oct 30, 2008
He'll kick things off with a late-morning rally in Sarasota before campaigning in Virginia and Missouri later today. And while several polls show John McCain fading away in the swing states he must win to get elected president, it might be appropriate that he's beginning his day in Defiance. (FOX23.com, OK)
From obits to escargot Oct 29, 2008
Her story began where Gladys ended: Flinn was typing obituaries for a newspaper in Sarasota, Fla. and she typed up the short one for Gladys. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Voting equipment's new; issues likely Oct 29, 2008
"Ever since 2000, it's been knee-jerk reactions," says Kathy Dent, supervisor of elections in Florida's Sarasota County, where touch-screen machines didn't record a choice by 18,000 voters in a hotly contested congressional race in 2006. Federal investigators found voters overlooked the open-seat race, won by 369 votes by Republican Vern Buchanan, because of poor ballot design. (USA Today)
TBARTA calls for public input Oct 28, 2008
The 14 events are scheduled between Oct. 28 and Nov. 20 in the seven Bay area counties of Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota. The workshops open-house format will encourage input from the community, a release said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
The Florida Center appoints new CEO Oct 28, 2008
Kathryn Shea was named president and chief executive officer of in Sarasota. She has worked there for eight years. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Turnout to make history, expert says Oct 28, 2008
In Sarasota County, 4,700 people cast ballots Monday, compared with 2,088 on the first day four years ago, Davis said, leading officials there to believe that half the county's ballots could be cast before November 4. In Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties, 6,688 people already had opted for early voting, compared with 1,088 on the first day in 2004. (CNN)
NBC Piles on Palin: Confused, Wardrobe, Unqualified, Deposition Oct 28, 2008
I'm David Wright for "Nightline" in Sarasota, Florida. On Friday's CBS Early Show, co-host Harry Smith discussed a pro-Obama video created by actor/director Ron Howard with fellow co-host Maggie Rodriguez: "You ever look at the -- Will Ferrell's website?...Well, there's some pretty interesting stuff on there from time to time...Look at -- take a look at this." In the video, posted on Will Ferrell's site "Funny or Die," Howard plays some of his past well-known television roles, Opie from the Andy... (MediaResearch.org)
Palin campaigns in central Florida Oct 27, 2008
McCain barnstormed from Ormond Beach to Sarasota last week. "Elections are not decided until the votes are counted. But our opponent seems once again to be getting ahead of himself," Palin told the rally at Silver Spurs Arena. (The Palm Beach Post)
Former Grateful Dead keyboardist Saunders dies Oct 26, 2008
Offering luxury real estate in Sarasota and Southwest Florida. Featured. (Yahoo News)
Obama hangs onto lead in Florida Oct 26, 2008
Roughly 3,000 partisans cheered him in Sarasota Wednesday, although Eric Robinson, the county GOP chairman pointed out that a long line of supporters had to be turned way because the local party hadn't been able to find a larger venue in the time they had to prepare for the "Joe the Plumber" tour. "Then, I'm the bad guy," he said, as he eyed a fire marshal poised to cut off entry to the SRO event. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
McCain's campaign defends Palin's fashion expenses Oct 25, 2008
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) speaks at a campaign rally in Sarasota, Florida October 23, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhua)
Tampas existing home sales on the rise Oct 25, 2008
Sarasota didn t have the same success, but its 7 percent drop to 550 units was the most contained drop of any market in the state ... In Lakeland and Winter Haven, the median home price fell 16 percent to $139,500, while in Sarasota-Bradenton, the median price was down 29 percent but remained just above the $200,000 mark ... Existing condo sales are down 2 percent in Tampa and St. Petersburg to 298 units sold, Lakeland is down 16 percent to just five units sold, and Sarasota-Bradenton plummeted... (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Obituaries for October 25, 2008 Oct 25, 2008
Dennis Brian Pridgen was born January 9, 1959 in Sarasota, FL and passed away on October 19, 2008 near San Antonio. Dennis is survived by his mother Helen Jane Pridgen of Gainesville, FL; his brothers David Pridgen of Youngstown, FL and Michael Pridgen of Lake City, FL; his sister Cindy Pridgen of Las Vegas, NV; his nephews Brian Pridgen of Southport, FL; Mike Pridgen of Gainesville, FL; Patrick Pridgen of Lake City, FL; and niece Marissa Pridgen of Gainesville, FL.. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
McCain attacks on tax and spend Oct 24, 2008
Mr McCain is campaigning in the key I-4 corridor in central Florida, travelling from the Atlantic coast to Sarasota on the Gulf of Mexico. We want you to get wealthy. (BBC News -- Americas)
Home 'Shot Up Over MCCAIN Signs'... Oct 24, 2008
Later he'll be in Sarasota for a "Joe the Plumber" bus tour rally at Robarts Arena. Watch Local 6 News for more on this story. (The Drudge Report)
McCain strikes chordwith area businesses Oct 24, 2008
McCain's Ormond Beach stop was part of what was billed as the "Keep Your Wealth Bus Tour," a one-day event scheduled to cut across the Interstate 4 corridor to Sarasota. Before the local rally, McCain had breakfast at the Starlite Diner in Daytona Beach with members of the same group that joined him Thursday on the riser. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Obama fundraising drops as McCain's cash dwindles Oct 24, 2008
addresses supporters during a rally on Florida campaign bus trip in Sarasota, Fla. Thursday afternoon, Oct. 23, 2008. (Albany Times Union)
