Sarasota Orchestra cancels show Nov 13, 2009
A free concert planned for Friday at the in Sarasota has been cancelled following a dispute between orchestra management and musicians ... Musicians argued that the concert was produced by the Sarasota Orchestra Players Association, which has no legal connection to the Sarasota Orchestra, according to its registration in Florida ... The concert date and repertoire do not conflict with any performance of the Sarasota Orchestra and therefore do not constitute competition, Betsy Traba, chair of the... (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Tampa Bay, Florida see foreclosures fall mostly Nov 13, 2009
Sarasota County had a modest drop of 6. 5 percent since last year with neighboring Manatee County faring a little better with a 15. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Marine industry upbeat about Fort Myers Boat Show Nov 12, 2009
He might have been painting a picture of Bob and Terri Wilk, who moved from Sarasota to southwest Cape Coral so they could have a boat tied up in the backyard. They bought a 31-foot SeaRay last spring. (The News-Press -- Business)
State FITA Field Championships Held at Fort Meade Range Nov. 7-8 Nov 12, 2009
Hailing from Lee County, Gainesville, Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota, Gator, Aripeka, Ridge, Indian River, Central Florida Archers, Citrus, Pinellas Park, Miami, and Tri-State teams, 43 participants competed in 16 different classes ... 60+ master male Olympic recurve Larry Michael, Sarasota. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Championship Saturday just days away Nov 12, 2009
At the Jr. Peewee level, the youngest age level, the Sarasota Sundevils blanked Cape Coral Jr. 14-0 to earn a shot at the Riverdale Wildcats who defeated the Fort Myers Jr. Firecats 31-16 ... Division 1 Jr. Peewee: Riverdale Wildcats vs Sarasota Sundevils (12 p.m.)Peewee: Riverdale Wildcats vs Venice Vikings (2 p.m.)Jr. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Lee County shop doors are opening Nov 12, 2009
The restaurant has two longstanding locations in Naples and Sarasota. At Bell Tower Shops' center courtyard, workers are pressing to finish a multimillion-dollar face-lift before the post-Thanksgiving shopping season. (The News-Press -- Business)
Korean War vets to get recognition Nov 11, 2009
The other finalists are Stephen Smith of Marshville, N.C., and Mark Chew of Sarasota. Korean War veterans are well into retirement now. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
FSL approves sale of Sarasota Reds Nov 11, 2009
PITTSBURGH -- The Florida State League owners have approved Cincinnati's sale of its Class A club to the Pirates, which was the final step in the Reds' pursuit to move all of the organization's operations out of Sarasota, Fla. With this approval from the FSL, the Pirates have assumed control of the Reds' Class A team in Sarasota and are relocating that club to Bradenton, Fla ... The Reds no longer had a need for a team in Sarasota since the club has moved its Spring Training home and training... (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Pirates buy Florida State League team Nov 11, 2009
The purchased the team in Sarasota and will relocate the team to Bradenton. The purchase of the team from the organization will improve the club s core baseball operations, allow staff to take advantage of facilities and allow increased usage of Bradenton s McKechnie Field, Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting said in a release. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Tigers play Yanks six times in spring Nov 11, 2009
Other highlights include four games against the Braves -- March 8 and April 1 at Lakeland, March 19 and March 26 at Disney World -- and a rare visit March 6 from the Baltimore Orioles, who have moved their Spring Training home to Sarasota after several years in Fort Lauderdale. The Braves will visit for the lone night game at Marchant Stadium, a 6:05 p.m. ET game on Tuesday, March 23. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
BankUnited CEO: Big deal is coming Nov 11, 2009
On Oct. 22, federal regulators ordered Sarasota-based to merge or sell to another institution within 20 days because it was significantly undercapitalized. The $847 million-asset bank is the largest bank based in Sarasota County. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Bucs' FSL purchase, move approved Nov 11, 2009
With this approval, the Pirates have assumed control of the Reds' Class A team in Sarasota, Fla ... The Reds needed to find a team to play in Sarasota after moving their Spring Training home to Goodyear, Ariz. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Pirates purchase minor league team from Reds Nov 11, 2009
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the purchase of the Sarasota Reds from the Cincinnati Reds organization and their intention to move the team to Bradenton, Florida ... The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the purchase of the Sarasota Reds from the Cincinnati Reds organization and their intention to move the team to Bradenton, Florida. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pirates' Class A move approved (Yesterday) Nov 11, 2009
As expected, Florida State League owners this afternoon approved the Pirates' purchase of Cincinnati's Sarasota franchise, which they'll move to Bradenton and McKechnie Field starting with league play this April. Pirates owner Bob Nutting in a statement called the new team -- whose name and logo will be announced later -- "the latest investment by the club to improve its core baseball operations.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Housing, condo sales up in Tampa Bay region in third quarter Nov 11, 2009
Existing single-family home sales were up 33 percent statewide and almost that high in Sarasota-Bradenton as real estate practitioners look back at the third quarter. Home sales jumped 32 percent in Sarasota-Bradenton, the best increase in the Tampa Bay region, according to Florida Realtors ... Lakeland was down just 14 percent from $137,700 to $116,800 while Sarasota dropped 22 percent from $217,500 to $169,800. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Clockwork gives franchisees votes Nov 10, 2009
Presidents will serve a two-year term, beginning in January 2010, the Sarasota company said in a release. Candidates will be nominated from successful franchisees of each brand. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Our views: Arts in bloom Nov 10, 2009
One is near downtown Sarasota, where more than 40 studios, galleries and restaurants thrive in the live oak-draped Towels Court artists colony. The other is Bradenton, where a decade ago, artisans turned a blighted part of town into a vibrant rehabilitated area called the Village of the Arts. (Florida Today)
Roper Industries makes acquisitions Nov 7, 2009
Roper, based in Sarasota, also has acquired the assets of LLC, a provider of software and in-lane hardware systems for toll and traffic solutions, a release said. Total investment for the two transactions will be nearly $356 million, the release said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
BREAKFAST BONUS Nov 6, 2009
He moved from there to Sarasota, where his dad, an engineer, received an appointment to work on the University of South Florida building program in Tampa, and brought Gary with him. Gary was a prodigious young golfer and his Dad immediately put him in the Temple Terrace program which Ted LeCompte was trying to build. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Health News And Advice Nov 6, 2009
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is offering incentives for employees to get both flu shots this season ... The journey for the flu medication Tamiflu is proving to be a long and tedious process for many Sarasota residents. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Health)
David A. Brown Nov 6, 2009
The author fooled this Sarasota Bay linesider with a gold-colored soft-plastic twitch bait ... Particularly in heavily fished areas like Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay, dolphins have learned to target fishing boats and pick off weak snook after release. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Read previous questions and answers. Nov 6, 2009
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Finalists named in first-ever TBBJ awards for teamwork Nov 5, 2009
TBBJ names first-ever Ultimate Management Teams - Tampa Bay Business Journal. for free extra services. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Beatty art showing at PSC Nov 5, 2009
Beatty graduated from the Sarasota Ringling School of Art in 1979 with a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration. After graduation she remained in Sarasota to begin her career with the development and management of a decorative T-shirt design company. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Donaghy free after serving gambling sentence Nov 5, 2009
Executive Prison Consultants, a consulting agency working with Donaghy, has said the former referee plans to live in the Sarasota area and seek a job in sales or marketing. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- Basketball)
BB&T Insurance buys Oswald Trippe Nov 4, 2009
Oswald Trippe, one of the largest privately owned insurance agencies in southwest Florida, has offices throughout the state, including in Sarasota and Holmes Beach. The acquisition comes on the heels of s (NYSE: BBT) acquisition in August of , which expanded BB&T's presence in southwest Florida, a release from BB&T said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
BB&T Insurance Services buys Florida rival Nov 4, 2009
BBrance Services buys Florida rival - Triangle Business Journal. for free extra services. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Real estate briefs: Associate joins Alliant Realty Group Nov 1, 2009
The organization's current president, Joanne Chando, was elected by the state to serve as a district vice president to District XIII. The area includes Sarasota, Bradenton, Manatee, Venice, Englewood and North Port-Port Charlotte-Punta Gorda chapters ... Chando also completed the Transnational Referral Certification Course in Sarasota. (The News-Press -- Business)
Get the latest on Gov. Crist Oct 31, 2009
The panel will come back at 2:30, a half hour before the newest regulator, David Klement, is sworn in in Sarasota ... Klement spent more than four decades as a newspaperman and now heads the Institute of Public Policy and Leadership at the University of South Florida s Sarasota-Manatee campus. (The Palm Beach Post)
Bucs to swap Class A affiliates Oct 30, 2009
In a statement released Thursday, the Pirates acknowledged that they are close to completing the purchase of the Reds' Florida State League team in Sarasota, Fla ... The purchase of the Sarasota club should be completed when the Florida State League holds its meetings in two weeks, Coonelly said. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Capital plan: Bay Cities Bank launches new offering Oct 30, 2009
Gateway moved its main office on Oct. 24 from its original location on Main Street in downtown Sarasota to 1100 S. Tamiami Trial, an historic structure designed by Jack West of the. The move nearly doubled Gateway s space from 6,000 square feet to 11,000 square feet, giving it more administrative offices and a drive-through. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Pirates close to buying high Class-A team in Florida (Yesterday) Oct 30, 2009
The Pittsburgh Pirates are close to finalizing a deal to purchase the Florida State League team in Sarasota and move the high Class-A team to Bradenton, team president Frank Coonelly said in a statement today ... " The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees, among others, run their Florida compounds in the same fashion as the Pirates' aim in such a move: an FSL team plays out of their spring-training ballpark and uses their major-league-ready facilities, which better enables players on rehab... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Magician bringing act to Garden Theatre Oct 29, 2009
Billy Bob Steinberg of Sarasota is the opening act. He performs juggling tricks, comedy and prop visual magic. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
BofA seeks foreclosure MCZ/Centrum projects Oct 29, 2009
The lawsuits filed on Oct. 6 target the 352-unit Parc Central Aventura, the 460-unit Palms Club Condominiums in Orlando, the 304-unit Mirabella Condominiums in Orlando and the 240-unit Serenata Sarasota Condominiums in Sarasota, according to circuit court records from those counties ... That loan covered Parc Central Aventura, Palms Club, Mirabella and Serenata Sarasota ... On the Sarasota condo project, it obtained a $44. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Stats » Oct 26, 2009
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Bradentons Flagship National Bank fails Oct 25, 2009
Community National Bank of Sarasota County and , headquartered in Sarasota, also failed earlier this year. Most Read Stories. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Gulf Coast foundation hands out awards Oct 24, 2009
The largest grant was for $170,000 to University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee to improve the USF College of Business program delivery at the south Sarasota County education center, the release said. Other large grants were to the -Southwest Florida chapter, which received $81,250 to focus on development efforts and to purchase office equipment, and $90,863 to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, to support communications and development efforts to increase its fundraising strategies. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Naples bank is 2009s 100th bank failure Oct 24, 2009
Twelve banks have failed in Florida so far this year, including four in the Tampa Bay area - Community National Bank of Sarasota County, in Sarasota, in Bradenton, and in Bradenton. Partners was established in August 2005. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
TBARTA names project priorities Oct 24, 2009
Among the projects included in this group are short-distance rail projects to St. Petersburg and to Wesley Chapel from the , a bus rapid transit extension from Sarasota to Bradenton, and managed bus lanes from Interstate 75 and express bus services form Tampa s Westshore to Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties ... It also includes express bus managed lanes from Interstate 4 to Plant City and bus service extensions from Sarasota to Venice ... It covers Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee,... (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Existing condominium sales skyrocket in Tampa Bay area Oct 24, 2009
That trend continued into other parts of the Bay area as well with Sarasota-Bradenton doubling its condo sales from 119 to 247 year-over-year while Lakeland-Winter Haven increased sales from five in September 2008 to 18 last month ... In Sarasota, median prices were a little bit more stable, falling just 14 percent to $134,800, while Lakeland had one of the biggest drops in the state, a 53 percent decline from $150,000 to $70,000 ... Sarasota-Bradenton experienced a 42 percent jump in sales to... (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Man filming Immokalee farmworkers' protest a Publix worker Oct 24, 2009
In Sarasota, New College student Andrea Ortiz talked to him. "He said he was doing a documentary on the protest culture because he was from the '60s," Ortiz said. (The News-Press -- Business)
Florida woman charged with obstructing justice in Beason case will stay in IL Oct 23, 2009
Sara Duncan, 43, of Sarasota, was charged Oct. 8 with providing a false alibi for Christopher J. Harris, 30, of Armington. Harris and his brother, Jason L. Harris, 22, each face five counts of murder in the deaths of Rick and Ruth Gee and three of their children. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Officials see local economy on mend Oct 22, 2009
Civix Development of Sarasota is planning a new medical and office building adjacent to Heart of Florida Hospital which will ultimately house 400 workers. Also adjacent will be the new Polk State College northeast campus. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Florida woman accused of false alibi in Beason case denied public defender Oct 21, 2009
Sara Duncan, 43, of Sarasota, Fla. was brought to the Logan County courthouse 30 minutes ahead of a hearing scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. Logan County State's Attorney Mike McIntosh notified the media Tuesday morning that Duncan's hearing was set for 3:30 p.m. but had no explanation for why Duncan's court appearance was held ahead of schedule. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Woman charged in obstructing Beason case transported to Illinois Oct 20, 2009
Duncan was arrested Oct. 9 in Sarasota, Fla ... Duncan was questioned by police after she returned to her home in Sarasota from a weeklong visit to Illinois to visit her daughter, Jennifer Earnest, in Armington ... Duncan had been held in the Sarasota County jail without bond on a fugitive warrant from Illinois. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Lawyer says arrest expected in UConn stabbing Oct 20, 2009
Hood was pointed out to police at the scene by another UConn player, 19-year-old Brian Parker of Sarasota, Fla. who also was stabbed but sustained minor injuries. (USA Today -- Sports)
Emory J. Mast Oct 20, 2009
Services were held Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the North Sarasota Church of God with burial in the Adam-Jones Cemetery in Bradenton, Florida ... He is survived by two daughters: Tina Sue Patterson and Tammie St. Lovis; one son, Kevin Mast; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister: Elizabeth High of Sarasota ... Memorials may be sent to New Wine Worship Center, 4090 Tallevast Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243. (Kalona News, IA)
Call for Artists, Galleries, and Arts Organizations Oct 19, 2009
Quick Arts Access: Boca Raton (39) Fort Lauderdale (58) Jacksonville (34) Miami (151) Miami Beach (22) Orlando (87) Sarasota (33) Tallahassee (25) Tampa (55) West Palm Beach (22). - Society for Midwest Metalsmiths - Karin Weber Gallery - Simon Lee Gallery - Jancar Jones Gallery - Artists Alley - Palazzo Merolla - Warwick Art Gallery - Fold Gallery - ARTery Miami. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Reddick of Bartow Housing Authority Joins FAHRO Board Oct 18, 2009
He worked at HUD headquarters prior to becoming the executive director of the Sarasota Housing Authority, which he turned around from a troubled, HUD-managed agency to a national model of quality affordable housing, a FAHRO spokesman said. Angel Tua is the newly elected president-elect from the Sanford Housing Authority. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Stuart M. Kaminsky, at 75; was prolific mystery novelist Oct 18, 2009
A longtime resident of Sarasota, Fla ... Lew Fonseca, a depressive process server working in Sarasota, is the star of a series that includes Vengeance (1999), Retribution (2001), and Bright Futures (2009). (Boston Globe)
Reds set to unveil Arizona spring home Oct 17, 2009
With the exception of a three-year period during World War II, the Reds had trained in Florida since 1923, including the past 12 years in Sarasota. Once the community leaders in the Gulf Coast city balked at funding an upgrade of Ed Smith Stadium, the Reds started looking west to the Cactus League. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
A's Take Four; Lose Three In Rule 5 Draft Oct 17, 2009
1 innings for Sarasota of the Florida State League. The Venezuela native will be 25 in March. (Chicago White Sox, TheInsiders.com)
Sister seeking more information about Duncan's arrest in Beason case Oct 16, 2009
Charged with obstructing justice are Jason L. Harris, Jennifer C. Earnest, both of Armington, and Sara A. Duncan of Sarasota, Florida ... Tappan, who lives in New Mexico, said relatives in Florida have spoken with Earnest since her arrest in Sarasota but specific details of what's behind the charges have been hard to come by, she said ... Duncan remained in the Sarasota County jail, according to the jail's Web site. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Motorcyclist, ejected and run over, in critical condition Oct 16, 2009
Juan Partridge, 45, of DeLand and Carl Harmon, 51, of Sarasota were riding west on New York Avenue when the crash occurred at 10:55 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Lake Avenue, said FHP Sgt. Kim Montes. "The first rider (Partridge) hit the tree and was ejected into the eastbound lanes, and the other rider (Harmon) riding behind accidentally ran over the first rider when he swerved to avoid the tree," Montes said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Prolific mystery writer Stuart Kaminsky dies Oct 15, 2009
He lived in Sarasota, Fla. from 1988 to 2009. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
CBS College Sports Network and Comcast to Air Miami-UCF Oct 15, 2009
Petersburg (Sarasota) Bright House 139 (Digital Basic) ... Petersburg (Sarasota) Comcast 735 (Sports Tier) ... Petersburg (Sarasota) Hotwire Comm. (Hurricanesports.com)
Foreclosure rates drop in Hillsborough Oct 15, 2009
People are keeping their homes in Sarasota County, and for the second month in a row, foreclosure rates year-over-year are down there. Foreclosure rates in Sarasota are down just under 12 percent in September, according to new numbers released by RealtyTrac, compared to the year before ... Sarasota wasn t the only county that saw a decrease. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
WUSF-FM loud and clear in Sarasota, set to expand Oct 13, 2009
TAMPA WUSF Public Broadcasting is ratcheting its operations up an octave with a new studio in Sarasota and a new Web site ... Sarasota has long been recognized as a community that supports the arts, particularly classical music ... WUSF has had a full-time development officer in a campus office to serve Sarasota donors since last year. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Florida Author Takes Top Awards At State Publishers Convention Oct 11, 2009
Published: Saturday, October 10, 2009 6:09 AM EDT Promise To Poppy, the fourth novel in The Bath Pond Series by Lowell Teal won top honors among Florida books on Sept. 26 at The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel, Sarasota. The occasion was The Florida Publishers Association s annual convention. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Key players in Beason slayings have ties to Florida Oct 10, 2009
On Sept. 25 -- four days after the bodies were found -- Duncan, 43, of Sarasota, Fla ... Early Wednesday, after she had returned to Florida and her job at an insurance agency, police again spoke to Duncan at her Sarasota condo ... The Harris brothers' mother lives in Sarasota County, according to their stepmother Debbie Harris, who lives with their father in Logan County. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
FP&L to pay $25M penalty for power outage Oct 9, 2009
In the Tampa Bay area, FP&L serves customers in Manatee and Sarasota counties. "We believe the evidence and the findings of independent investigations demonstrate that F&PL was in compliance with industry reliability standards and that this incident was, unfortunately, the result of the inappropriate and unauthorized actions of an individual, FP&L President and CEO Armando J. Olivera said in a news release. FP&L said customers will not see their bills impacted as a result of the $25 million... (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Laugh trifecta in Brevard: Comics, ventriloquist, dummies Oct 9, 2009
Hefty improvised with hotel-room items to create bodies to finish some shows, then got replacements from a collector friend in Sarasota. He says ventriloquism is experiencing a revival, citing Terry Fator and Jeff Dunham's big shows in Vegas. (Florida Today)
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Uses New Technology to Enhance Patient Experience Oct 9, 2009
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is collaborating with start-up tech firm, Voalt ... Sarasota,Fla (PRWEB) October 9, 2009 --Trey Lauderdale, Vice President of Innovation for (pronounced volt), announced a newly established collaboration agreement with Sarasota Memorial Hospital that brings cutting edge communication technology to nurses and other point-of-care workers ... He knew that Sarasota Memorial, long recognized as one of the nation's top hospitals, had a reputation for embracing leading-edge... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
UCF gets $1.5 million grant for business aid Oct 8, 2009
Graham S. Toft, an economist with GrowthEconomics Inc. of Sarasota, said the Littleton program -- which ended cash incentives and tax breaks and refocused resources on Stage 2 businesses already in town -- proved highly successful. Steve Quello, president of CEO Nexus in Winter Park, said Littleton's 135 percent growth between 1990 and 2005 outpaced the nation (21. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
3 charged with obstruction in Beason family killings Oct 8, 2009
The other two were Jason Harris girlfriend, Jennifer C. Earnest, 24, and her mother, Sara A. Duncan, 43, of Sarasota, Fla. Nichols said Harris and Earnest were arrested in Lincoln. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
