Naples serious in wooing Cubs Nov 12, 2009
"The message I'd send out to Cubs fans is this is the most remarkable place in Florida to visit in terms of the beaches and everglades. We're a little over three hours to Disney [in Orlando]. It's amazing what you could do if you came for a week besides baseball, which is why we want them here. We're in a unique place and a very special place.". "Arizona needs to be respected here. They've done a fantastic thing for the Cubs for 50 years. They're going to try their best and if they make the best... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
‘Depression-level’ joblessness hits Glades Nov 12, 2009
U.S. Sugar Corp. closed its Bryant Mill near Pahokee in 2007 and is preparing to sell almost half its land to the state for the Everglades restoration ... 9 billion Everglades restoration would create construction jobs in the region ... Port officials are expected to decide on Dec. 17, despite criticism of the proposed site from state planners and environmental regulators who say it could interfere with the Everglades restoration. (The Palm Beach Post)
Largest cruise ship Nov 10, 2009
The 5,400-passenger ship is scheduled to sail into Port Everglades for the first time on Friday, to be greeted by crowds of dignitaries, media and curious onlookers ... For Port Everglades, Oasis represents a sign of continued growth and recognition bragging rights to the world's largest single-cruise terminal facility ... It will be broadcast live from the best vantage point in Port Everglades on InletCam. (The Palm Beach Post)
Body found after weekend Everglades plane crash Nov 10, 2009
(WSVN) -- The Broward Sheriff's Office has announced the discovery of the pilot's body, after a plane crashed in the Florida Everglades over the weekend ... Authorities said the 40-year-old fixed-wing, single engine plane crashed into the Everglades, near mile marker 41 in Alligator Alley, at 6:45 p.m Sunday night ... "One of the callers reported that the plane appeared to have crashed into the Everglades, about a mile north of the highway," said BSO spokeswoman Dani Mochella. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Full Story Nov 9, 2009
Small plane crashes into Everglades; authorities search for pilot - Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Channel 7 News Fox WSVN-TV ... Small plane crashes into Everglades; authorities search for pilot ... (WSVN) -- Authorities are searching the Florida Everglades where a small plane crashed with one person on-board. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Deep creep means milder, more frequent earthquakes along Southern California's San Jacinto fault Nov 9, 2009
Aside from earthquakes, Wdowinski's primary research interest at the University of Miami is hydrology and water flow in wetlands and the Florida Everglades, in particular. The link between desert earthquakes and swamps is geodesy, the study of the earth's size, shape, orientation, gravitational field, and their variations over time. (EurekAlert!)
Lake Wales Art Council Debuts Work Of Two Photographers Nov 8, 2009
Her camera work reflects the rich history of Florida, focusing on the fading facades and changing cultures of Florida, capturing old shacks on sagging stilts, conch homes in the Florida Keys, and the mysterious cypress stands of the Everglades, then hand-painting the image to reflect her emotions at the time she took the photograph. I like to take an image and then add color that might not be entirely true to the original scene, but it helps me elicit an ambiance, or a fleeting feeling that I... (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Friday Night Recap Nov 8, 2009
Everglades 14, Cypress Bay 13. The Gators rebound from an 0-3 start to win the district. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
* Florida grapples with invasion of non-native snakes Nov 7, 2009
Already well camouflaged thanks to their natural coloring, the snakes can glide away into the undergrowth of the Florida Everglades, easily evading capture. Compounding their risk to native species and ecosystems is that these snakes mature early, produce large numbers of offspring, travel long distances, and have broad diets that allow them to eat most native birds and mammals, said Gordon Rodda, scientist at the Fort Collins Science Center. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Oasis terminal open, but ship delayed Nov 7, 2009
The world's largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, will be two days late getting into Port Everglades after it encountered strong winds and heavy seas as it traveled across the North Atlantic Ocean. However, its new home at Port Everglades, Terminal 18, had a grand opening on Friday afternoon complete with a performance of "You Can't Stop the Beat" from the musical "Hairspray." The cast will be performing aboard the ship, which Royal Caribbean bills as "the first Broadway show at sea." ... The... (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
14-foot python hoax Nov 6, 2009
It s hardly the only example of how in stories and proclamations about the Everglades python problem. Meanwhile, the python posses Gov. Charlie Crist dispatched to the Everglades in mid-July to find and kill pythons have wrapped up their hunt. (The Palm Beach Post)
See Jason Lieser's picks Nov 6, 2009
Pope John Paul 21, Miami-Ransom Everglades 14. Boca Raton Christian 27, Village Academy 21. (The Palm Beach Post)
Nike Unveils New Uniform Nov 6, 2009
The feather pattern on the pant and jersey symbolizes the proud and unconquered heritage of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, whose ancestors were never defeated over the course of three wars in the 19th century, surviving by moving deep into the harsh swamps of the Florida Everglades. The solid black helmet pays tribute to Osceola, the legendary Native American warrior whose leadership of the Seminoles during the Second Seminole War has made him an enduring symbol of the unconquered spirit that... (Seminoles.com)
David A. Brown Nov 6, 2009
in the Gulf of Mexico, Monroe County and Everglades National Park. The Atlantic season closes Dec. 15-Jan. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Harry Pepper lands $53M Everglades project Nov 5, 2009
A Jacksonville general contractor has won a $53 million contract to help restore the Everglades in Collier County. will build a pump station, plug nearly 14 miles of the Merritt Canal and remove 95 miles of crumbling roads as the first federally funded phase of the Everglades reconstruction project ... This proves that Everglades restoration is creating jobs and that companies all across the state of Florida like Jacksonville-based Harry Pepper and Associates have an opportunity to put people to... (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Today's Mailbag Nov 3, 2009
If we cannot afford to keep them behind bars there are a lot of hungry alligators in the Everglades. Who is responsible for this lenient treatment of these vile creatures. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
LW Art center lands photo exhibit exclusive Nov 1, 2009
Her camera work reflects the rich history of Florida, focusing on the state s fading facades and changing cultures, capturing old shacks on sagging stilts, Conch homes in the Florida Keys, and the mysterious cypress stands of the Everglades, then hand-painting the image to reflect her emotions at the time she took the photograph. I like to take an image and then add color that might not be entirely true to the original scene, but it helps me elicit an ambiance, or a fleeting feeling that I want... (Lake Wales News, FL)
5World's Biggest Cruise Ship Sets Sail From Finland to Florida» Nov 1, 2009
The Oasis of the Seas is due to make its U.S. debut on Nov. 20, when it will be unveiled on ABC's "Good Morning America" show at its home port, Port Everglades in Florida. The official naming ceremony will be 10 days later. (Fox News)
World's Biggest Cruise Ship Passes Bridge Challenge Nov 1, 2009
It is due to make its U.S. debut on Nov. 20 at its home port, Port Everglades in Florida. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
Ways to the Glades Nov 1, 2009
EVERGLADES CITY, Fla ... So began the unraveling of my misconceptions about the Florida Everglades, starting with what and where they are ... It s about water, said Mark Kraus of the Everglades Restoration Foundation. (Boston Globe)
World's largest cruise ship finally finished and sails for US port Oct 31, 2009
The Oasis of the Seas is due to make its U.S. debut on Nov. 20 at its home port, Port Everglades in Florida. - AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
World's largest cruise ship sails for US port Oct 31, 2009
The Oasis of the Seas is due to make its U.S. debut on Nov. 20 at its home port, Port Everglades in Florida. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
World's Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail Oct 31, 2009
The liner was due to make its U.S. debut on Nov. 20 at its home port, Port Everglades in Florida and will be officially named on Nov. 30. It will embark on its first cruise - a four-day trip to the port of Labadee in Haiti - on Dec. 1. (CBS News)
Good times in the Dogs-Gators series Oct 30, 2009
All this gator talk is caused by an ecological reversal down at the Everglades ... The Everglades are overrun with a once endangered species. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Best Reminder Of Old Florida Oct 29, 2009
Chokoloskee Island At the southern end of Route 29, 3 miles south of Everglades City, 239/695-2414 ... Located two hours west of Miami off the Tamiami Trail, Chokoloskee was settled by whites in the 1870s and got its first causeway to the mainland in 1956, connecting its 100 or so residents to Everglades City ... Beyond that, there are tours of the Everglades, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boating. (FOX61, CT)
RCL takes possession of Oaisis of the Seas Oct 29, 2009
The ship will leave Finland on Friday and is expected to arrive at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 11 ... The northern tip of the park, along State Road A1A, is along the shipping channel that leads into Port Everglades. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Privately run infrastructure deals dry up Oct 28, 2009
"Alligator Alley," a 78-mile section of Interstate 75 that crosses the Everglades, received no bids when the state put it up for auction in May. A few small deals are still alive. (USA Today)
Gaylord, a favorite place for Dutch couple Oct 28, 2009
Their stops have included Florida s Everglades, the Kennedy Space Center, New Orleans, the Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, an attempt to visit Yellowstone National Park ( too much snow, the roads were impassable, said Schneider), Mount Rushmore, the Badlands and the Upper Peninsula before the last leg of their journey which brought them to the Heska s tidy ranch-style home on West Street. I have been very impressed with the friendliness of the people here, Jeenendaal said of their tour of... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Rumble during Nazi talk Oct 28, 2009
I was told to be at the Everglades Club at 7pm and that Ann Coulter was making a guest appearence. crap. (The Palm Beach Post)
Click to read:Wayward Pilots Stripped of Their Licenses Oct 28, 2009
The plane crashed into the Florida everglades, killing 99. This year, Colgan Air flight 3407 went down after the pilots, talking shop, didn't realize their plane was going too slow on final approach to Buffalo. (CBS News)
Oasis of the Seas larger than expected Oct 28, 2009
A clock on the , counting down to the ship s arrival at Port Everglades, has ticked down to less than 15 days ... Port Everglades has spent $75 million to expand Terminal 18 from 67,500 square feet to 240,000 square feet, making it the largest terminal for a single cruise ship ... Steve Belleme, business development manager for , has estimated it will take about 22 jets to transport the 5,400-plus passengers who will come to Port Everglades to travel on Oasis. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Fla. growers send plants to sea Oct 28, 2009
5 billion on Oasis, which will arrive Nov. 11 at Port Everglades, and some of that money is trickling down to small businesses in South Florida ... As they prepare for the ship's arrival, nurseries and project managers are already hoping to secure future business with Royal Caribbean, including Oasis' sister vessel, Allure of the Seas, set to sail from Port Everglades late next year. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Florida county to seek OK for Cuba travel Oct 28, 2009
Broward County will ask the federal government to let passenger planes fly between and Cuba, and to let boat passengers go between Port Everglades and the communist island. Broward County commissioners on Tuesday approved an item allowing the county to petition the U.S. Department of Treasury to designate Broward s airport and seaport as official points of entry. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Hybrids Of Invasive Australian Plant Species Casuarina Found Growing Widely In Florida Oct 24, 2009
Casuarina has also become an environmental problem, invading and altering natural habitats including Everglades National Park, home to many threatened and endangered species. Based on physical characteristics, scientists have long suspected hybridization among the three Casuarina species in Florida C. glauca, C. cunninghamiana and C. equisetifolia but it is difficult to verify hybridization by these characteristics alone. (Science Daily)
Port petrol throughput mixed bag Oct 24, 2009
Port Everglades petrol throughput mixed bag - South Florida Business Journal ... Port Everglades petrol throughput mixed bag ... Gasoline, Port Everglades largest petroleum product, rose 4. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Pop2Life Gives Rihanna Fans an Ocean View From Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas Oct 24, 2009
The ship will sail from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Additional information is available at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Survey: Everglades support remains strong Oct 21, 2009
Any future efforts to derail Everglades restoration projects would be unpopular with the Florida voting public, a nonprofit environmental group said Tuesday ... Kirk Fordham, executive director of the foundation, said the poll shows that Floridians value spending on Everglades restoration, even in difficult economic times ... The poll also showed 78 percent support strict land-use controls in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) to block any future commercial or residential development. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Port focusing on discretionary cargo Oct 21, 2009
He said the other major Florida ports Tampa, Miami and Port of Everglades were important but they lacked Jacksonville s rail and highway connections that increase its access to the Southeast and Midwest markets. The Port of Jacksonville s true competitors for the discretionary cargo were the ports of Charleston, S.C., and Savannah, Ga. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Prep roundup Oct 21, 2009
Powered by the second-place finish of Anthony Sullivan and the 12th-place effort of David Drumm, the Matanzas boys took second Saturday in the small school division of the Prestate Race at the Little Everglades Ranch near Dade City. Sullivan ran 16:30 and trailed only Maclay's Patrick Swain, who won the race in 16:07. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Your views: Letters to the editor Oct 21, 2009
Although the problem with invasive snakes being released began in the Everglades, its now permeating almost the entire state. Burmese pythons arent the only ones. (Florida Today)
Chic camping strategies blend style with budget Oct 20, 2009
Near the Everglades, the Seminole Tribe of Florida rents out cabins and provides RV camping grounds with amenities. Billie Swamp Safari, for example, offers overnight stays in traditional "chickee" cabins for $35 per night. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Florida Shores deals for Shamrock Bank Oct 16, 2009
Once the deal is approved, Shamrock Bank, which has offices in Naples and Everglades City, will operate under the name of Florida Shores-Gulfcoast. Donald York, president of Shamrock Bank, will join Florida Shores-Gulfcoast as vice chairman of its board. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Sharpton: Quit the club! Oct 16, 2009
Sharpton to Limbaugh: Quit the Everglades Club ... New York agitator Al Sharpton has called for Palm Beacher Rush Limbaugh to resign his membership at the Everglades Club a private club on The Island with no black members ... The Everglades Club, which once kicked out Kleenex heir Jim Kimberly when he brought in crooner Sammy Davis Jr., is often perceived in these parts as discriminating against non-whites. (The Palm Beach Post)
Report: Pythons could damage tourism Oct 15, 2009
Pythons, thought to have been released after pet owners tired of them, have become established in the Everglades and southern Florida ... introduced legislation to allow python hunts in the Everglades and U.S. Sen. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Report Documents Risks Of Giant Invasive Snakes In The United States Oct 14, 2009
Researchers implant a radio transmitter in a 16-foot, 155-pound female Burmese python (Python molurus) at the South Florida Research Center, Everglades National Park. Radio-tracking builds understanding of where pythons spend their time and therefore where they can be controlled in practice. (Science Daily)
Report: 5 foreign snake species threaten US Oct 14, 2009
The number of invasive pythons in South Florida and throughout Everglades National Park has exploded in the past decade to potentially tens of thousands, though wildlife officials aren't sure exactly how many are out there ... Hunting the snakes is not allowed in Everglades National Park. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Port police get boost in funding Oct 13, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. (Florida Today)
Travel briefs Oct 9, 2009
The parks on the list are Acadia National Park, Maine; Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland and Virginia; Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico; Biscayne National Park, Florida; Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina; Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia; Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska; Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida; Ellis Island National Monument, New York Harbor; Everglades National Park, Florida; Glacier National Park, Montana; Great Smoky Mountains... (Carroll County Times, MD)
'Full Speed Ahead' - Greater Fort Lauderdale Shifts Into High Gear Ahead of 2010 Oct 8, 2009
Aggressive new marketing initiatives and upcoming events such as Super Bowl and Pro Bowl, new air service, the expansion of the destination's Port Everglades to receive and home port the largest cruise ship in the world and new hospitality industry developments are destined to bolster year-end results and build a strong foundation for 2010 ... Port Everglades Prepares World's Largest Terminal for World's Largest Ships ... This November, the world's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
More projects return America's rivers to their natural state Oct 6, 2009
The project will return the river's flow to its historic channels as they existed before the river, which meandered 103 miles from the Orlando area to the Everglades, was "pretty much halved" and essentially made into a canal, Glenn says. Utah. (Florida Today)
'Parks' series is about land's value, our values (9) Oct 4, 2009
Florida and the federal government are now in the middle of restoring one of the national parks featured in Burns' documentary, Everglades National Park. Earlier this week, an $81 million contract was awarded for one of the key projects in the $11 billion Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project, a mile-long bridge that will restore water flows through the River of Grass ... Will decision-makers repeat the mistakes that cost us so dearly in the Everglades. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Funeral service held for family killed in plane crash Oct 4, 2009
(WSVN) -- Friends and family came together to say goodbye to the family killed in the horrific Everglades plane crash. The funeral services were held for Bruce Barber, wife Karen and their 14-year-old son Payton who died after their plane crashed in the everglades Sept. 22. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Climate change poses risk to parks Oct 2, 2009
The report contains a gloomy outlook for Dry Tortugas, Everglades and Biscayne national parks, noting that all three could be lost to rising seas, representing the first-ever losses of entire national parks ... Everglades National Park has the largest expanse of land vulnerable to sea-level rise in the national park system. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Over 7-Foot Rattlesnake Slithers into Florida Oct 2, 2009
The number of Burmese pythons in South Florida and throughout Everglades National Park has exploded in the past decade to potentially thousands, though wildlife officials aren't sure exactly how many are slithering around the region. Rock pythons, which can grow to 20 feet and weigh 200 pounds, are potentially the latest snake threat fearless Floridians face when they step out of their front doors. (Fox News)
Climate change imperils national parks Oct 2, 2009
The assessment focuses on the 25 most threatened parks - from the Everglades in Florida to Denali in Alaska. The report from the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization and the Natural Resources Defense Council says that the most important action needed to protect parks is to reduce the emission of heat-trapping gases, mostly from burning fossil fuels such as coal and gasoline. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Report: climate change threatens national parks Oct 2, 2009
Latest Political Stories. Latest World Stories. (Fresno Bee)
Bridge going in Sep 30, 2009
Work set to begin on Tamiami Trail bridge over Everglades ... The Sierra Club's long-term vision: an Everglades Skyway ... It s just about ready to begin: The long-awaited conversion of a 1-mile segment of Tamiami Trail into a bridge that will allow water to flow more freely and naturally south through the Everglades. (The Palm Beach Post)
Jordan's Jupiter home Sep 30, 2009
It s not like he s looking to build in the middle of the Everglades. He has every right to build whatever he desires within the codes. (The Palm Beach Post)
Construction to begin on Tamiami Trail bridge Sep 30, 2009
7 miles of Tamiami Trail, allowing for higher water levels in the adjacent canal, designed to drive water flows into Everglades National Park ... Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael W. Sole praised the Corp. s announcement saying that restoring a more natural flow of water into the Everglades is a key component of its restoration. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Battle over Everglades land continues Sep 26, 2009
The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians is not ready to give up its legal fight to block bonding for the state s purchase of Everglades agricultural land from. The tribe has filed a notice of appeal to the Florida Supreme Court in the battle over the issuance of $650 million in bonds to pay for the purchase of 73,000 acres for Everglades restoration ... These lands will be used to better revive, restore and preserve America s Everglades and to protect Florida's coastal estuaries and Lake Okeechobee. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
African Python Threat Growing in Florida Sep 26, 2009
Burmese pythons, left, and an African rock python, center, removed from the Florida Everglades. Burmese pythons, left, and an African rock python, center, removed from the Florida Everglades ... (AP) It's been about two months since Florida issued a virtual open season on giant invasive Burmese pythons gobbling up rabbits, birds and even small alligators throughout the Everglades. (Fox News)
Friday Night Headliner's Sep 26, 2009
Everglades QB Raymond Berharde completed 15 of 29 for 243 yards. Ely senior QB was 19-30 for 248 yards in a win over Deerfield Beach. (The Insiders -- Florida Prep)
4 dead identified in Everglades plane crash Sep 25, 2009
(AP) -- Authorities have released the names of four people who were killed when their small plane crashed in the Florida Everglades. The Broward County Sheriff's Office reports that the single-engine plane went down about 6 p.m. Sunday west of Fort Lauderdale. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Who shoulders blame? Sep 24, 2009
Florida is only a peninsula and the everglades cannot be any smaller. Lawyers are the cancer of this fine country. (The Palm Beach Post)
An Arizona icon: Grand Canyon. Sep 24, 2009
Other struggles followed the fight to save the Grand Canyon, from the creation of Everglades National Park in Florida to the battle for Hetch Hetchy, a California valley that was considered every bit as beautiful as Yosemite Valley but which was lost when San Francisco built a dam to store water. Hetch Hetchy became a rallying cry for conservationists, Burns said, and, since then, a dam has never been built in a national park. (AZCentral -- Travel)
