Community Calendar and Area Events Nov 12, 2009
Alzheimer s Association Gulf Coast Chapter Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. at the City Commission Chamber. Planning and Zoning Board Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. at the Commission Chamber. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Excerpt: "Rainwater" Nov 9, 2009
Excerpt: "Rainwater," by Sandra Brown - The Early Show - CBS News. Excerpt: "Rainwater," by Sandra Brown. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Revitalized Bradenton brims with artistic flair Nov 1, 2009
Welcome to Village of the Arts, a funky collection of more than 35 galleries, studios, cafes, and shops stretching between 9th Street and 16th Street West, and 9th and 14th Street West in what was once a rough section just south of downtown Bradenton, 50 miles south of Tampa on Florida s Gulf Coast. Formerly a place known for crack houses and prostitutes, Village of the Arts started as a grass-roots attempt to reclaim the neighborhood by a few brave artists in search of cheap real estate and a... (Boston Globe)
'Noles Ready For Blazers Nov 1, 2009
Valdosta State is coming off a 21-9 season where it finished second in the Gulf South Conference East Division and advanced to the Division II NCAA Tournament. The Blazers were tabbed as the preseason favorite in the GSC East Division. (Seminoles.com)
Aubry Boyd Game Oct 30, 2009
The Seminoles will play host to Delta State University - the 21st ranked NCAA Division II team that is selected to win the Gulf South Conference. The game is sponsored as a joint effort by the Florida State Department of Athletics, Seminole Boosters and Clear Channel Radio. (Seminoles.com)
Victoria College 'birthday party' is Wednesday Oct 28, 2009
The Our Lady of the Gulf Altar Society will host a fall bake sale before and after all Masses on Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1 ... Our Lady of the Gulf Youth Ministry will host All Hallows Eve fest from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. Jude Hall. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
`Noles Advance To Doubles... Oct 24, 2009
defeating Miami's Waylon Chin/Barnabas Carrega 8-6 in the Round of 32 and then advancing to the Round of 16 against Florida Gulf Coast's Thibaud Aime/Matt Rock. The duo went on to win 8-3. (Seminoles.com)
CHS football, volleyball playoff t-shirts on sale Oct 24, 2009
The Our Lady of the Gulf Altar Society will host a fall bake sale before and after all Masses on Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1 ... Our Lady of the Gulf Youth Ministry will host its All Hallows Eve fest from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. Jude Hall. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
FSU Takes Out FGCU And UM Oct 18, 2009
- The Florida State women's swimming and diving team continued their dominance this season as they defeated Florida Gulf Coast and intra-state rival Miami on Saturday in Fort Myers, Fla. The team faced their toughest competition to date as FGCU won five events and Miami claimed first place in four events. (Seminoles.com)
FSU Fall Ball Update No. 1 Oct 16, 2009
FSU vs. Gulf Coast Community College. Last Friday, the Noles welcomed Gulf Coast Community College to Tallahassee for fall ball competition ... The Florida State pitching staff gave up only one run on six hits while striking out 10 against Florida Gulf Coast Community College. (Seminoles.com)
Disney's dining Sep 22, 2009
Instead, Hunnel, who is arguably Disneys most acclaimed chef, offers six-course feasts that may begin with prosciutto-wrapped Gulf shrimp paired with Florida melon and conclude with a Meyer lemon and blood orange purse with a blackberry-violet sherbet. It took me about five years, but we really changed the whole concept, says Hunnel, whose restaurant has received a coveted five-diamond rating from AAA and has been ranked among the top 10 eateries in the country by the Zagat guide. (The Palm Beach Post)
FSU Cross Country Set To... Sep 12, 2009
The Across the State Relay is a 140-mile trek that begins with runners filling a water bottle half way in the Gulf of Mexico near Crystal River, Fla. and ends by filling the rest of the bottle with water in the Atlantic Ocean in Daytona Beach, Fla. (Seminoles.com)
Go to Southeastern festivals Sep 1, 2009
Gulf Shores The 38th annual National Shrimp Festival, Oct. 8-11, features more than 300 vendors, arts and crafts, shrimp, live music, children s activities, competitions and more ... Gulfport The Tangerine Blues Fest, Sept. 26, features live music, food and drinks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Calif. Holds Statewide Garage Sale Aug 29, 2009
The Coast Guard suspends its search for three missing boaters off the Matagorda Coast in the Gulf of Mexico, KPRC Local 2 reports. Police have arrested and charged a woman accused of stabbing another woman at a downtown Houston bus stop, KPRC Local 2 reports. (Click2Houston, TX)
Northwest Florida Gulf Coast Fall F... Aug 2, 2009
Northwest Florida Gulf Coast Fall Food Festivals. Northwest Florida Gulf Coast Fall Food Festivals ... October is National Seafood Month, and every year gulf coast Florida towns from Pensacola to Apalachicola celebrate with fresh seafood and lots of fun activities. (Suite101.com)
Suspect in Fla. killings names planner Jul 22, 2009
Thornton told police that he and the other men met with Pamela Long Wiggins, 42, at the Gulf Breeze, Fla. antiques store she owns. (USA Today -- News)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 22, 2009
US 'ready to boost Gulf defence. I'll remember eclipse for the rest of my life. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Classic retreats Jun 29, 2009
But a certain quieter, off-the-radar destination on the states Gulf Coast holds a different kind of allure ... Visit in July, when the Pony Round-up and Swim engulfs the island, with ocean-going cowboys herding the ponies across the channel between Assateague and Chincoteague, where the colts are auctioned off to keep the herd at a manageable level. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Baer named 40th annual art festival poster artist Jun 20, 2009
She spent summers on the Gulf Coast and took her first painting workshops and portrait classes with Simon Michel, followed by many other classes with local artists. Baer also remembers attending the Rockport Art Festival for many years. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Haaretz: Ross to be Ousted as U.S. Envoy to Iran Jun 16, 2009
On February 24, 2009, he was officially appointed as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's advisor on the Persian Gulf and special envoy to Iran. PROMOTION. (Newsmax)
Traveling the Beach Road to the Gul... May 31, 2009
Traveling the Beach Road to the Gulf Coast. Traveling the Beach Road to the Gulf Coast ... U. S. Highway 331 goes straight through the heart of south Alabama and is the main route to the Florida Gulf Coast. (Suite101.com)
In brief: Winnetka | Chicago Marriott | Ventas | Jones Lang May 6, 2009
has been chosen as the master developer for land on the site of a new airport under construction on the Gulf Coast of Florida, according to an earnings report Tuesday from Jacksonville, Fla. -based St. Joe Co., a development company that owns land surrounding the site. (Crain's Chicago Business)
On The Road? Don't Miss These 50 Top Shops May 2, 2009
3:58 P.M. GMT february 27, 2009 8:18 P.M. GMT april 21, 2009 Other Gulf Coast towns try to recapture the old Florida s spirit; Apalachicola and St. George Island never lost it. 4:06 P.M. GMT march 25, 2009 8:18 P.M. GMT april 21, 2009 Southern Living editors give you the lowdown on your overnight options. (Click2Houston, TX)
Legendary designer introduces new line May 2, 2009
Hawaii, Florida Gulf coast, Jekyll Island, Miami and more. See where Atlantans traveled. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Take a surprising tour of Brewton Apr 30, 2009
Farther up the highway, a lot of construction is going near the new Walmart not only is a strip mall with a planned Dollar Tree under way, but a new Gulf Winds Credit Union building is taking shape. And across the street, the Najor family is making major progress on a new restaurant that will incorporate the flavor of the old Oaks menu. (Brewton Standard, AL)
SBI history cell keeps Kolkata's secrets Apr 13, 2009
Reliance Mutual Fund said it has received an award from global fund tracking firm Lipper for its performance in 'Banking Fund' in Gulf region over a three-year period. ET Debates. (India Times)
Tops in Atlanta Apr 6, 2009
Shrimp comes up directly from the Gulf, encrusted in panko. 2277 Peachtree Road, Suite B, Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
BattleForge Review Apr 2, 2009
There's a massive gulf between the weak and strong units. Each card is associated with one of four aspects -- Fire, Frost, Nature and Shadow -- and the individual aspects represent a general tactical strength. (IGN PC Games)
Center for Arts exhibit to pay tribute to Cowan Mar 25, 2009
He and fellow fisherman, Fort Worth billionaire Perry R. Bass, heard of a group of similar-minded sportsmen organizing in Houston - the Gulf Coast Conservation Association (CGCA) ... GCCA later evolved into the Coastal Conservation Association with chapters along the east and west coasts, as well as the Gulf of Mexico. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Need to know: Citigroup appointme... Mar 21, 2009
Lamprell: The oil services company operating in the Arabian Gulf warned that its 2009 results would be significantly below City expectations. Lamprell said that despite a significant order book, there had been a marked slowdown in operations in recent weeks, except in rig refurbishment. (New York Post -- Business)
Patriot Girls Wear Their Love of Country On Their, Well... Mar 21, 2009
Chris Landavazo, who served in the Persian Gulf and now runs one of the biggest law enforcement charities in Los Angeles, Cops4Causes. org, told tarts. (Fox News)
36 hours in Doha Mar 20, 2009
The grilled Gulf tiger prawns, as meaty as undersea steaks, get an excellent zing from Goa-style red curry, while the lemon-grass cr. me br. (International Herald Tribune)
Helicopter industry tries to attract workers Mar 13, 2009
He couldn't quantify with numbers the shortage of pilots and mechanics, but he said that up to 800 helicopters fly in the Gulf of Mexico alone, ferrying workers to oil platforms. And it's an area that will increase with oil exploration. (AZCentral -- Business)
It will be fun, fun, fun Mar 12, 2009
Gulf Shores Guided tours of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge continue March 17, 24, 26 and 31 ... Gulf Shores The Spring Bird Banding Session 2009, March 28-April 9, allows visitors to watch as migratory birds return from Central America and South America ... Gulfport The 23rd annual Shenanigan's St. Patrick's Parade, March 15, includes antique cars, floats, bagpipes and unique "prizes." 228-863-0907. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Democrats strike different tone on Katrina Feb 19, 2009
Democrats who routinely criticized President George W. Bush for not sending more money to the Gulf Coast appear to be giving Obama the benefit of the doubt in his first major spending initiative. Even the Gulf's fiercest advocates say they're happy with the stimulus package, and their states have enough money for now to address their needs ... It's a significant change in tone from the Bush years, when any perceived slight of Katrina victims was met with charges that the Republican president who... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Analyst predicts grim times for Georgia Gulf Feb 19, 2009
Georgia Gulf Corp., which this week reported a fourth-quarter loss of $198 ... Atlanta-based Georgia Gulf has been battered in the last year by the weak economy because the chemical and plastic products it makes are used in the homebuilding industry ... Georgia Gulf s stock rose four cents Wednesday to close at 87 cents per share. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Teenager Shot At Flea Market Feb 10, 2009
Harris County sheriff's deputies said the 14-year-old was shot in the shoulder at a flea market on Airline Drive near Gulf Bank Road at about 8:30 p.m.. Deputies said they believe it was a drive-by shooting and the suspected shooter was taken into custody. (Click2Houston, TX)
SE fests for Jan. 16-18, beyond Feb 7, 2009
Pensacola The Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire, March 7-8, features strolling minstrels, jousting knights, jesters and jugglers, along with Celtic music and gypsy dancers. 1-877-429-8462. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
