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2 Asset Preservation Advisors Hedge Funds Raise Combined $45.5M - CBL Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:12PMBy Citybizlist StaffATLANTA -- According to amended Reg D filings with the U.S. Securities and Excha...
Four arrested after woman allegedly propositions man for drugs at Williamsburg Pilot Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:09PMWilliamsburg police say a local woman apparently propositioned a man, who was on his way home to Ohio after a trip to a Florida pain clinic, for drugs early Wednesday morning in the parking lot of a local business.
Keys campground a venue for music, not condos Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:01PMOn a tiki hut stage in the middle of a saltwater pond, two crooners sing a boisterous duet to a crowd gathered at the Lazy Lakes RV Resort, a 28-acre rustic campground in the Florida Keys.
Accountant pleads guilty to $2.6 million fraud Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:01PMMiami accountant Lewis Freeman, who for years garnered the reputation of a trusted civic leader, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal fraud charge alleging he embezzled at least $2.6 million from client trust accounts over the past decade.
Greenberg: Rangers sale 'going smoothly' Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:35PMGreenberg: Rangers sale 'going smoothly'
MDI couple to repeat naturalist roles on radio cruise Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:29PMBAR HARBOR, Maine -- Local residents Rich MacDonald and Natalie Springuel are going on what many people might consider a once-in-a-lifetime gig. The married couple is leaving this week for …
Lee County men ace same hole on same day Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:44PMWhere: San Carlos Golf Club, No. 17
UConn notebook: Report Calhoun retiring 'erroneous' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:41PMNO DECISION -- Jim Calhoun has not made a decision about his future as UConn's head coach. A report on an SNY television program Monday night indicated Calhoun had decided to retire at the end of the season.
Akerman Senterfitt Establishes Las Vegas Office Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:37PMLas Vegas - Akerman Senterfitt today announced the opening of its 15th U.S. office in Las Vegas, Nevada, Akerman's third new office in the region in the past 16 months. The office will be led by Ariel Stern, who joins Akerman's Consumer Finance Litigation practice in Las Vegas.
Obama pushes senators for climate bill Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:36PMPresident Barack Obama made a renewed push for a long-stalled climate and energy bill Tuesday, urging lawmakers at a White House meeting to pass a comprehensive bill this year.
Fort Myers golfer, 88, tickled to shoot age sixth straight year Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:29PMThe first time Fort Myers resident Mike Hackett shot his age, when he was 82, it was neither his goal nor something he'd considered doing.
St. Tammany murder suspect hears testimony of victim's son Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:26PMTwo sets of eyes, both seemingly filled with hurt and anger, took different paths Tuesday in a first-degree murder trial expected to conclude Wednesday in Covington. Jody L. 'Florida Boy' SwaffordCarl Glass III, 37, the only son of Carl Glass...
For Mrs. McKnight, Mater Dei fans are family Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:17PMWhichever restaurant Mater Dei basketball's extended family chose for Saturday's pre-game dinner, it couldn't be the Lazy Dog Cafe. No way. They went to the Lazy Dog in 2009 and it proved bad luck. The nationally ranked team suffered its third...
Judge approves Freedom reorganization plan Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:15PMWILMINGTON, Del. — A federal judge Tuesday approved Freedom Communication Inc.’s reorganization plan, giving a green light for the company to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of this month. Freedom is the parent company of The News Herald. The...
No Place Like Home Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:22PMTiger Woods appears ready to return. And there may be no better place to do that than at home.
Pelosi Remarks Before Meeting with Prime Minister George Papandreou of Greece Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:21PMWASHINGTON, March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a press availability this morning with Prime Minister George Papandreou of Greece prior to their meeting in the Capitol. Below are their remarks:
Suffolk Construction and Webcor Builders Awarded Green Miami Science Museum Project Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:14PMWEST PALM BEACH, Fla.----Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., partnering with Webcor Builders of San Francisco, has been awarded the contract to manage construction of the new 250,000 square-foot Miami Science Museum in Museum Park, Miami, Florida.
Senior Sleuths recover $67,000 for residents Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:11PMStaff report The local Seniors vs. Crime office opened in April 2008. Since that time, volunteer Senior Sleuths have recovered more than $67,000 for residents who had a dispute with a business or service provider.
Atlanta Pet Sitting Company Pawsitively Purrfect Grows by 125% Despite Recession Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:09PMATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - March 9, 2010) - Pawsitively Purrfect, an Atlanta Pet Sitting company , is changing the way that Atlanta pet owners care for their pets when away from home.
Movie Gallery will close at least three area stores Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:07PMBy Patrick Rupinski Staff Writer The nation's second largest retailer of movie and video game rentals filed for Chapter 11 reorganization last month. It was the company's second Chapter 11 filing in less than four years.
Business News More>> Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:05PMLANSING, Mich. (AP) - Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero on Tuesday proposed having Michigan follow the lead of North Dakota and open a state-owned bank that could make low-interest loans to businesses and college students.
Okaloosa Nipa Hut faces more trouble Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:05PMThe Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office says the Nipa Hut nightclub owners have ten days to come into compliance with state law, or possibly lose their liquor license.
Harding: First Coast banks struggling Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:04PMNo summary available
Winter Haven City Commission approves 6-week Citizen's Academy program Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:02PMWINTER HAVEN - Winter Haven residents will soon have an opportunity to get an inside look at how the city operates.
REMINDER: Free Webinar Explores the Power of Fundraising Incentives and Engagement Strategies for Business Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:50PMLAGUNA NIGUEL, CA--(Marketwire - 03/08/10) - WHAT: The American Marketing Association and Non Profit Times will team up on Tuesday, March 9 to present a free Webinar: The Power of Incentives and Why They Work. Presented by travel incentive specialists Mitch-Stuart, Inc., the expert panel of speakers will discuss today's competitive fundraising environment and how organizations can attract ...
BR overhauls business incubator approach Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:43PMPublished: Mar 8, 2010 - UPDATED: 12:35 p.m. In a dramatic overhaul, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, LSU, Southern University and other partners will rewrite the way the spur research-based businesses and jobs into being.
Quarles & Brady Attorneys Receive FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager Honor for 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:37PMKimberly L. Johnson , Naples Office Co-Managing Partner and member of the Firm's Executive Committee, has extensive experience representing numerous families in the planning of their estate and handling their affairs after their demise.
Andy Glockner: Bubbles could burst in early stretches of championship week Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:20PMWelcome to the bubble-bursting segment of our show, the early part of championship week where every bubble team holds its breath and prays the favorites take care of business.
K-9s headed to area for field trials Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:55AMLADY LAKE — Next week Lady Lake will be swarming with German shepherds, bloodhounds and other breeds of dogs participating in the 2010 United States Police Canine Association’s Regional Field Trials.
Port St. Lucie Police Search For 2 Burglary Suspects Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:53AMPort St. Lucie police are actively searching the area around Glades Road Cutoff and Florida's Turnpike.
Pennsylvania helps jobless residents pay their mortgages Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:49AMErin and Robert Smith had no problem handling the $2,000 monthly payment on their home ... until they lost their jobs.
State chooses Alabama company Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:44AMJACKSON — Integrated Computer Solutions Inc. (ICS), a full-service information security and technology consulting firm based in Montgomery, Ala., is one of only five companies to be awarded a two-year contract by the State of Mississippi for IT security and risk assessment services.
Talk of Big Ten, Pac-10 expansion creates tension among other conferences Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:22PMAs Big Ten and Pac-10 consider growing, other conferences must plot contingency plans.
Joint venture adds more Glitz to Phuket Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:42PMLife will become even more sophisticated on Phuket island after July, when American and Singaporean joint venture partners officially open the IndoChine Resort and Villas at what was previously Villa Santi on Kalim Beach.
Patriots, Wilfork agree on long-term deal Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:31PMTwo-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince Wilfork has agreed to a long-term contract that will keep him with the New England Patriots.
Celebrate Cape event honors city's 40th anniversary Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:30PMCape Coral's Southeast 47th Terrace was home to 54 parade floats, each decked out with thousands of lights, during the TIB Bank Celebrate Cape Coral...
Dade City man hopes to help cure world hunger with aquaponics Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:27PMA Pasco man shows how tilapia and plants can work together.
Anxiety in The Acreage over demolition fill, after Broward crackdown, residents urge scrutiny Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:24PMAnxiety in The Acreage over demolition fill, after Broward crackdown, residents urge scrutiny
PGA Tour sponsorship undergoing transition Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:02PMThe World Golf Championships event at Doral is 1 of 9 PGA Tour stops that don’t have sponsorship deals in place for 2011 Tina Mullen is too busy these days to give much thought to what the future holds for PGA Tour event sponsors.
Dodgertown is spring’s timeless treasure Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:02PMVERO BEACH — Step into Dodgertown, close your eyes, and you can feel the calendar years flipping backward.
Tiger Woods will be back at the US Masters insists golf legend Jack Nicklaus Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:24PMGolf legend Jack Nicklaus and World Match Play champion Ian Poulter both expect disgraced star Tiger Woods to return to the majors at next month's US Masters.
Gators making big move with Townsend Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:50PMMarlboro County LB Lateek Townsend (6-3 208) now considers Florida a strong contender for his services. "I'm thinking Florida highly," he said. "I know that's a winning program so things must be done right. I'm going down there soon for an unofficial visit. I've not seen the campus yet.
Thomas Center recognized as top wedding venue Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:48PMThe Thomas Center has been named one of the country's top 100 places to get married at by The Knot Magazine.
HSBC Sells Kangaroo Bonds as Default Risk Drops: Credit Markets Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:41PMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- HSBC Holdings Plc raised A$1.5 billion ($1.35 billion) in its first sale of Kangaroo notes as Asia-Pacific bond risk fell to a five-week low on bets Greece’s budget deficit won’t spark a wider debt crisis.
NHL in Seattle? How about a speed-skating league instead Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:38PMThe difference between the Olympics hockey tournament and having an NHL team in Seattle is the difference between a date with a movie star and a marriage. Seattle just isn't into hockey long-term.
HSBC Sells Kangaroo Bonds as Default Risk Drops: Credit Markets Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:35PMHSBC Holdings Plc raised A$1.5 billion ($1.35 billion) in its first sale of Kangaroo notes as Asia-Pacific bond risk fell to a five-week low on bets Greece’s budget deficit won’t spark a wider debt crisis.
Golden oldies seek relief on Red Sox Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:26PMFORT MYERS - They sit together every day, like three old guys over on Sanibel Island, chewing the fat while the...
Realty Q&A: Flood insurance for your home is money well spent Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:26PMThe cost of flood insurance is based on many factors. First and foremost, of course, is the location of the building. But the folks at the Federal Emergency Management Administration tell me that there are other considerations besides the potential for and estimated severity of flooding in a specific area.
Ban may be heading south Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:23PMSnapper and grouper fishing might have just opened up again. On Thursday, federal regulators moved farther south their preferred option for closing an offshore bottom-fishing area. If adopted, the closed area would end at roughly the Georgia-South Carolina border. The former preferred opt...
Halladay all business on first real work day Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:19PMCLEARWATER, Fla. --- Rich Dubee drove up from Sarasota, Fla., to Clearwater in December to have a getting-to-know-you meeting with his newest pitcher, Roy Halladay.