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From 'Luke' to 'Lion's Paw,' readers recall classic books Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 4:54PMWarm thanks to folks who have sent ideas for old-Florida summer reading. Here's a sampling:
A small town, a gas surge and chaos: This is the story of what happened in Fairport Harbor Sunday, February 6, 2011 @ 4:08AMAs smoke plumes started to rise over Fairport Harbor on Jan. 24, residents ran for their lives, trying to save their families, their pets and their neighbors. No one was seriously injured or killed when natural gas surged into the 1,500 homes of the Lake Erie-front village. But fires and explosions caused fear and destruction.
Navigating novels in November Tuesday, November 16, 2010 @ 12:42AMBy: Brenda Medina, CORRESPONDENT Alicia Thompson has a tight deadline and - 50,000 words, or the equivalent of a 175-page book, by Nov. 30 at midnight. ...
Area golf column: Turner Sports' Huber to visit Grand Strand Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:00PMThe battle against prostate cancer led Emmy Award-winning Turner Sports essayist and commentator Jim Huber to develop a bond with Arnold Palmer, and it is leading him to the Grand Strand for a couple events in the next five weeks.
Arizona Man Burned Walking Barefoot Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:55PMThe heat in Arizona is so severe an elderly man suffered second-degree burns after taking a few steps on his driveway. read more
A mini-island in a magical marine world: Germany's Hallig Hooge Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 10:17PMHallig Hooge, Germany - In the first few metres away from the stone barrier which protects the shore of the hallig, or island, Hooge from the North Sea, a soft mud oozes between your toes. Soon, a firm but finely-grained sand tickles your feet.
Classical Music-East Bay Through June 13 Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 2:40PMAlbany Chamber Strings Orchestra, June 8, 7:30 p.m. Program features works by Beethoven, J.S. Bach, Boyce, Borodin, Bartok. Free. (415) 883-4959. Albany High School, 603 Key Route Blvd., Albany. (510) 558-2575.
Meet the woman behind Sweet on Sarvey fundraiser Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 5:39AMHer idea is sweet and simple. And it works. Stand outside grocery stores, ask shoppers to pick up an item for Sarvey Wildlife Center in Arlington, then deliver the goods.
A tale of two coffee roasters, Barefoot and Catahoula Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 2:12AMTwo coffee roasters see their coffee empires as a path to community, but while San Jose's Barefoot takes a global perspective, Richmond's Catahoula goes local, local, local.
Manuscripts of Fort Pierce's Zora Neale Hurston almost burned as trash Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 6:04AMFORT PIERCE — Deputy Sheriff Pat Duval went to see why smoke from a trash fire was rising over northwestern Fort Pierce in February 1960. If he had not been so diligent, the literary world would have suffered a grievous loss.“It was against the law to burn without a permit,” explained Duval, 89, now a retired captain of the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Department. “It was in the city, but I went ...
Duffy's to feed veterans for free Tuesday, November 10, 2009 @ 8:21PMDuffy’s Sports Grill announced today that it will honor the area’s veterans and active duty military with a free meal on Veterans Day, with each regular meal purchased at all 20 Duffy’s South Florida locations.
Lantana sends post office plea to D.C. via coconut mail Wednesday, October 21, 2009 @ 11:30PMLook out, Postmaster General John E. Potter: The coconuts are coming. Hundreds of them, properly stamped and addressed to your office on L'Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C.
Coconuts Provide Message: Save Lantana Post Office Wednesday, October 21, 2009 @ 12:53PMResidents and customers who regularly use the Lantana post office are pushing the envelope to save it.
Cindy Lange-Kubick: Pick your reason for the change of season Thursday, August 20, 2009 @ 1:14AMOnce summer lingered. It lasted so long we grew sick and tired of it. It wasn't unusual for grown-ups to grow tired of it. The heat of it, the mess of it, the expense of it, the little people underfoot all day.
Wellington engineer wins presidential award Wednesday, August 5, 2009 @ 11:08PMWhen Robert Priolo, 54, received a letter signed by President Obama last month, he thought it was joke.
Florida Heritage Awards Thursday, March 26, 2009 @ 8:21AMTallahassee — Secretary of State Kurt S. Browning is pleased to announce the 2009 Florida Heritage Award honorees presented on March 25 in the R. A. Gray Building at 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee.
Fort Lauderdale educator Mae McMillan to be named 'Great Floridian' Thursday, March 19, 2009 @ 10:59AMA pioneering South Florida educator is among six more people that will be added to the state's list of Great Floridians.
Pine Crest founder added to Great Floridians list Thursday, March 19, 2009 @ 10:29AMThe state has added six more names to its list of Great Floridians.
State adds 6 to list of Great Floridians Thursday, March 19, 2009 @ 10:23AMTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The state has added six more names to its list of Great Floridians. The honorees announced Thursday include two Hispanic governors who served four centuries apart and famed author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.
'Around the World in Eight Hours' Wednesday, January 21, 2009 @ 2:14AMG uests to "Kaleidoscope 2009" can "Go Back 100!" This family-friendly event provides the community an opportunity to learn about their neighbors from around the world and see the cultural diversity in their own backyard. This year visitors to the event will able to experience a free trip around the world, and also learn about the many cultures and rich history that make up Palm Beach County . ...