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Kevyn W. (Jackson) Britton Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:49PMKevyn W. (Jackson) Britton, 74, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Nashua, NH, with family by her side. Kevyn, known as “Kevie” to her family and friends, was born in Huntington, NY, in 1936, the daughter of Louisine E. (Munn) Jackson and Berkley W. Jackson.
Unemployment up sharply, Governor Crist seeks to create jobs Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:55PMGetting Floridians back to work brought Governor Charlie Crist to Fort Myers on Wednesday.
Sales Tax Holidays Threatened by Budget Crisis Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:24PMState budget crisis could mean end of sales tax holidays.
Using ‘yet’ Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:15PMCOULD you please explain the use of “yet” in the following sentences? 1. “When’s your holiday?” “Oh, not for ages yet.” 2. It could be months yet before they know their fate.
Indian River County unemployment jumps again, now seventh highest in Florida Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:08PMINDIAN RIVER COUNTY —Indian River County’s unemployment rate increased in January to 14.4 percent, the seventh highest in the state. The rate jumped from 13.7 percent, meaning another 458 people lost jobs during the month. That brings the total number of unemployed residents who are actively seeking work to 8,965.Over the past year, the Sebastian-Vero Beach area has had the steepest decline in ...
Colon cancer isn't just a man's disease Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:50PMIf you're over the age of 50, the American Cancer Society recommends you get a colonoscopy, and they say you should do so even sooner if the disease runs in your family. It's not just a man's disease, but something women should take seriously, too.
Martin County's unemployment jumps 1 percentage point over December Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:37PMMARTIN COUNTY —Martin County’s unemployment rate jumped sharply in January, rising a full percentage point to 13.6 percent.That represents another 600 jobs lost, bringing the number of unemployed people in the county who are actively seeking work to 8,596.Treasure Coast unemployment jumped to 14.4 percent in January, a sharp increase.“I don’t think it’s unusual for us to see a slight uptick in ...
Hill unhappy with Capitol Police Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:29PMLawmakers warn Chief Morse that $5.5M error could cost him control of his own department's budget.
Carol Saunders: "An Evening with the Phantom" raises $417,000 for Cancer Society Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:43PMThe most successful Celestial Gala ever was held Feb. 27, raising $417,000 gross and $344,000 net for the American Cancer Society ’s Northern Palm Beach County Unit. “An Evening with the Phantom,” also sold out with the largest attendance figure of 348 guests who enjoyed the magical evening at the Clubhouse at Admiral’s Cove in Jupiter.“This equates to approximately $1,000 per guest and 82 ...
Unemployment nears 12 percent in Bay County Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:30AMPANAMA CITY — Bay County’s unemployment rate inched higher still in January, but Panama City is the only metropolitan area to see any job growth statewide, according to preliminary numbers the state Agency for Workforce Innovation released...
Athletics: Sharkey Pushed To First Half-Marathon Win By Vacationing Brit Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:10PMLocal standout runner Bryan Sharkey won his first half-marathon Sunday at the 13.1 Marathon®Miami Beach, but it took a strong kick to put away Rebecca Robinson of England.
Vols' Maze named to SEC Community Service Team Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:19PMTennessee point guard Bobby Maze was named Monday to the 12-man SEC Community Service Team.
Patterson Named To SEC Community Service Team Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:31PM In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the field of competition, the SEC once again highlighted a Community Service Team for men's basketball for the 2009-2010 season. This marks the 12th year for the SEC Community Service Team for men's basketball as well as for women's basketball. All 20 league-sponsored sports have had a Community Service Team ...
Deputies: Pulled-over woman had box labeled for "pot' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:14PMWhen the Pasco deputy pulled over the 21-year-old woman on suspicion of drunken driving this weekend, the car search might have been as easy as paint-by-numbers. The deputy came across a green plastic box with the words "Rebekah's pot" written on it. Lo and behold, according to the report, when the deputy opened the box, it contained a green leafy substance confirmed to be marijuana.
Magic get revenge, top Lakers in finals rematch Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:00PMORLANDO, Florida (AP) — Vince Carter had 25 points, and Dwight Howard finished with 15 points and 16 rebounds as the Orlando Magic beat the Lakers 96-94 on Sunday to hand Los Angeles its first three-game losing streak of the Pau Gasol-Kobe Bryant Era.
The nonprofit news and information resource Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:41AMPier 1 Imports presented a check today for $1.1 million to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF representing the proceeds raised from the sale of UNICEF greeting cards during the 2009 holiday season.
Suns Single Game Tickets On Sale March 15 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:34AMJACKSONVILLE, FL - Single-game tickets for the entire Jacksonville Suns 2010 regular season will go on sale Monday, March 15, online at www.jaxsuns.com and through the Suns Box Office beginning at 9am.
UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:49AMBy ROBERT KIECKHEFER UPI Racing Writer Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
Southwest Florida business events March 8-14, 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:10AMA comprehensive listing of meetings, presentations and lectures scheduled for this week.
Southwest Florida business events March 8-14, 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:00AMMonday, March 8■ The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association will hold its monthly luncheon meeting from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Guest speaker Jack Levine will address multi-generational communications in relation to the meeting’s theme of “Building Bridges for Mutual Benefit.” Members, $18; nonmembers, $25; students, $10 ...
NBA Wrap: Magic get revenge, top Lakers in finals rematch Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:24AMORLANDO, Florida — Vince Carter had 25 points, and Dwight Howard finished with 15 points and 16 rebounds as the Orlando Magic beat the Lakers 96-94 on Sunday to hand Los Angeles its first three-game losing streak of the Pau Gasol-Kobe Bryant Era.
Event Calendar Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:02AMTODAY GERMAN AMERICAN CLUB Lakeland WHEN: Social hour, 5 p.m.; dinner, 6 p.m.; guest speaker, 8 p.m. LOCATION: Holiday Inn, 3260 U.S. 98 N. PHONE: 868-9475 HUMANIST ASSOCIATION DINNER Lakeland WHEN: 6:15 p.m. LOCATION: Mount Fuji Japanese Steakhouse and Buffet, 2607 S. Florida Ave.
Sports briefs: March 8 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:44AMGolfFormer UK golfer rallies to win Hooters Tour's season openerFormer University of Kentuc
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Hurricanes bounce back with shutout Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:57PMManny Legace made 27 saves for Carolina's first shutout of the season, and Jussi Jokinen had a goal and an assist in the Hurricanes' 4-0 road victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday night.
Brits go Harry Potty for new Florida theme park Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:56PMHarry Potter has worked his magic on Florida's struggling tourism industry as British holidaymakers flock back in their thousands.
'Everything in moderation': Ft. Lauderdale a Spring Break mecca no more Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:30PMFORT LAUDERDALE (AP) — As they stripped off their sweatshirts and began to toss around a football, Justin Gibson and three college friends had just what they needed to kick off a weeklong vacation from snow and studying for exams. The sun broke...
EDITORIAL: The rides of March Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:16AMProbable cause again takes a holiday this month while the Florida Highway Patrol conducts “roadside safety checkpoints” during daylight hours at 60 locations around Bay County. The FHP announced last week it will be stopping drivers between...
HIGHTSTOWN: Casey leaving behind Peddie, 26 girls basketball titles Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:45AMHIGHTSTOWN — One of the most remarkable coaching careers in the history of New Jersey high school basketball has come to an end.
Indiana ports see jump in shipments Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:03AMIndiana's ports saw a 7 percent increase in cargo in 2009 due largely to more shipments of coal, grain, salt and steel. The ports on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan handled 7.2 million tons of cargo last year. The Mount Vernon port along the Ohio River saw its highest tonnage in 15 years. Its volume rose 20 percent from 2008 due to growth in coal, grain and steel shipments. The Jeffersonville ...
Staycations popular alternative Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:13AMWhen spring break rolls around, Sarah Dunman of Aberdeen won't be one of thousands of students across the country lying on the beach or visiting some other exotic location....
Hometown Happenings 0307 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:00PMCommunity happenings
03/07 - Real Estate Transactions Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:57PM$2,650,000 Anchor Builders Of Southwest Florida Inc to Gardner Steven M, Steven M Gardner Revocable Trust Of 2001, Gardner Greta H, Greta H Gardner Revocable Trust Of 2001, Gardner Steven M Revocable Trust Of 2001, Gardner Greta H Revocable Trust Of 2001, Lot 8 Lake Club Ph I, O.R. Book 02330 Page 1441, Feb. 26.
Community, foundation give $700,000 to Children’s Fund Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:13PMThere was a time when Alyssa Stephens felt isolated. This past holiday season, the South Florida community made those days a distant memory.
Donors, foundation give $700,000 to Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:13PMThere was a time when Alyssa Stephens felt isolated. This past holiday season, the South Florida community made those days a distant memory.
Pass the sunblock and rose-tinted spectacles Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:31PMOh, what a bunch of optimists we parents are proving to be.
Yoga scholar to visit Vail Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:56PMVAIL, Colorado- The BhaktiYoga Club in Vail invites all to an evening of Kirtan and discourse on the ancient science of bhakti Yoga to be given by visiting scholar of bhakti Yoga, Dr. Howard J. Resnick (Hridayananda Goswami). Resnick, a distinguished teacher of the ancient bhakti-yoga tradition of India, has written and taught for over 40 years throughout the world. Most notably, he is the first ...
3,000 college students to descend on Telluride in January Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:46AMLast week, the folding chalkboard outside the New Sheridan parlor advertised “Delicious Breakfast and Lunch.” This week, they added “under $9.”
Florida license plates may become profitable ad space Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:16AMA Mickey Mouse license plate courtesy of Walt Disney World? How about a tag emblazoned with McDonald's golden arches, Nike's swoosh or, maybe, a Coke or Pepsi logo?
Break away from boring Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:44AMMarch is the perfect time to take a break and recharge our batteries. Many of our easy-to-get-to sun destinations such as Florida, Virginia, and South Carolina have lots of special events and activities that coincide with our annual school holiday.[...]
Beaches election roundup Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:33AMBelleair BeachPolling place: Precinct 422, Belleair Beach City Hall, 444 Causeway Blvd.
What not to do, again Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:31AMFlorida's Constitution requires a balanced budget. When cash runs dry, lawmakers can't print money. They must cut expenses or raise taxes.
Florida Orchestra announces 2010-11 pops season schedule Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:30AMHit string trio returns to kick off Florida Orchestra's pops season
Fight back on TennCare cuts Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:24AMIf conflict makes you nervous, you've probably been avoiding the topic of the proposed 2010-11 state budget. Given Tennessee's economic woes, our elected officials are faced with some wrenching choices. I don't envy them.
Dinosaur fossil found in pensioner's garden rockery Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:42AMA grandfather told of his shock at discovering a 135-million-year-old dinosaur fossil in his garden rockery.
Calendar: Feb. 27 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:14AMCalendar: Feb. 27
Columbus State basketball programs frustrated but making progress Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:18PMCSU men, women conclude regular season on road today
Community Calendar Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:16PMCommunity Calendar, Feb. 27 - March 3
Needy kids get help managing weight Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:08PMEvery month, nurses on the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile visit Lacoochee Elementary School to treat children in the impoverished area.
Guesspert: Obscure ' Star Wars ' characters for SEC mascots Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:24PMThis story begins a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. Or, Oxford, Miss. Close enough.