Sarasota Herald Tribune articles from January 2009

Sarasota Herald Tribune archives from January 2009

BOATS OR SEA COWS? A NEW DIVIDE HABITAT: A yacht club is approved, and a long-running battle reignites.(Info box available on microfilm or pdf)
January 1, 2009... Byline: KATE SPINNER kate.spinner@heraldtribune.com Four national conservation groups, including Save the Manatee Club and Defenders of Wildlife, recently petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to update a 30-year-old list of where...

Two lists, one new year What we could use, and not use, in 2009.
January 1, 2009... Accountability Expansion Cooperation Jobs Savings accounts Rebounds Comebacks Revivals Progress Rebuilding Surpluses Consensus Leadership Liquidity Re-investment Impressive...

The old and the new Yesterday is an index of tomorrow.
January 1, 2009... Humans are self-conscious creatures. We can take knowledge of our situation, appraise the direction in which we are traveling and, if we are wise, plan a future course that takes advantage of past lessons learned and promises a safe continuance...

Azinger, Ryder Cup top story.
January 1, 2009... Byline: Mark Cardon It was the top golf story of the year involving area golfers and events. In reviewing the year, here are some other area newsmakers: * Wendi Golden, 34, of Bradenton, earned Florida Women's State Golf...

Mooney girls fall in title game.
January 1, 2009... Byline: ALAN DELL CORRESPONDENT "We got outrebounded and outhustled, but we have to play against teams that are more athletic and quicker than us if we are going to improve as a basketball team," Cardinal Mooney head coach Scott Hall said....

BUSINESS BUZZ.
January 1, 2009... Blood bank earns its reaccreditation Suncoast Communities Blood Bank has been granted reaccreditation by the American Association of Blood Banks. The nonprofit has served Sarasota, Charlotte and DeSoto counties since 1949. The organization...

Despite 2008 pain, this year brings a host of opportunities.
January 1, 2009... Byline: Lauren Rudd Now no one would argue that Wall Street has closed the curtain on a 2008 performance that was probably the nastiest we have experienced in recent times. However, history is not what is at issue here. It is what you are...

OBITUARIES.
January 1, 2009... Jan. 6, 1943 - Dec. 22, 2008 Evangelist Mae C. Brown, 65, Sarasota, formerly of Sylvester, Ga., died Dec. 22, 2008. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Chandler's Funeral Chapel. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater Bethel...

Check out private schools at Lakewood Ranch fair.
January 1, 2009... Byline: STAFF REPORT Representatives from 20 private schools will be there for one-on-one informal conversations. Private schools represented at the fair will be: * Manatee County: Bradenton Christian School, Bradenton Preparatory...

OBITUARIES.
January 1, 2009... Nov. 25, 1946 - Dec. 27, 2008 Jasy Bell Belcher, 62, Palmetto, died Dec. 27, 2008. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Westside Funeral Home, Palmetto. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John First Baptist Institutional...

The Polo Grill scores.
January 1, 2009... Byline: Heather Dunhill Jaymie Klauber, Polo Grill and Bar co-owner, dusted off her riding boots to compete in the match with Sian Joseph, Juan Martinez-Baez and Dana Ashinger -- better known as Team Polo Grill. With a final score of 11-9,...

The year's top films -- as far as I know.
January 1, 2009... Byline: Tom Lyons At first, kids merely prevented us from seeing any movies. But the boys are now 8 and 9, and they encourage us to see movies now, so long as we all watch together and they pick them. So here are my consultants' picks...

FOR REVELERS, HOPE FOR 2009 NEW YEAR'S: There is a common optimism at a downtown celebration.
January 1, 2009... Byline: CATHY ZOLLO cathy.zollo@heraldtribune.com As a server for the Crab and Fin on St. Armands Circle, Beth Heidbrink has seen the ups and downs of the past year or so. The family has done some belt tightening, but she said there is...

Back from the edge, mother looks ahead.(Info box available on microfilm or pdf)
January 1, 2009... Byline: JENNIFER SHEA CORRESPONDENT Sellitti and Grace live at Our Mother's House, a program of Catholic Charities, a Season of Sharing agency. "I thought my life was over," Sellitti says quietly. Sellitti has defeated substance...

POLICE BRIEFS.
January 1, 2009... The owner of the car was putting her shopping bags into the car when a white man pushed her down, took her keys and fled with the car, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. The woman was not hurt. Man found in car with...

OBITUARIES.
January 1, 2009... Jan. 6, 1943 - Dec. 22, 2008 Evangelist Mae C. Brown, 65, Sarasota, formerly of Sylvester, Ga., died Dec. 22, 2008. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Chandler's Funeral Chapel. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater Bethel...

'Call Andre' is an option for homebound seniors.
January 1, 2009... "We're not 911, but we can help when neighbors or family aren't around," he said of the 24-hour free service. Geenen already has answered a call from a woman who couldn't get her lights to come on one night. He drove to her home and...

'Awakening' sets stage for close look at teenage angst.
January 1, 2009... Byline: SUSAN L. RIFE susan.rife@heraldtribune.com The story, taken from Frank Wedekind's provocative 1891 play, follows a group of German teenagers through their rocky adolescence and sexual awakening. The first act is all about sexual...

Aspiring musician with cancer loses struggle at age 20.
January 1, 2009... Byline: MARK ZALOUDEK mark.zaloudek@heraldtribune.com "He was such a fighter," Sammons' mother, Karis Meier, said of her son's nearly three-year battle with osteosarcoma. "He just believed that he was going to make it." Sammons lost...

WINTER THEATER PREVIEW From "The Imaginary Invalid" to "101 Years of Broadway" and everything in between.(Theater review)
January 1, 2009... Byline: JAY HANDELMAN jay.handelman@heraldtribune.com Friday "The Imaginary Invalid" -- The Asolo Repertory Theatre opens its winter rep season with Constance Congdon's new adaptation of Moliere's French farce, a satire about the...

Look who'll be here to perform in 2009.
January 1, 2009... Byline: GERRY GALIPAULT gerry.galipault@heraldtribune.com Start scrimping now, folks, because here's what lies ahead in the Southwest Florida concert scene: JANUARY Jaheim, w/Jagged Edge -- 8 p.m. Jan. 16 (USF Sun Dome, Tampa;...

Embrace change and fun.
January 1, 2009... Byline: Steve Echeverria Jr. And the best part? The year's only getting started. So to kick off 2009 properly, I've listed several "can't miss" entertainment events happening throughout the area this month. So once you've fully...

Established acts offer new treats.
January 1, 2009... Byline: MARTY CLEAR CORRESPONDENT Some of the most pleasing new music in the past month came from long-established acts, too, notably on very different albums with Latin undercurrents. There's also a tasty new CD from an area jazz duo. ...

Party pooped-out? Give this Tini a try.(LIQUID LOVE)
January 1, 2009... So this week's cocktail is the Cappuccino-Tini, courtesy of Evie's Tavern on Ringling, 1989 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Getting its caffeine from Van Gogh vodka, this cocktail ($7) is the perfect upper for the recovering from Christmas and...

'50s music stars in 'Hula Hoop'.
January 1, 2009... Byline: JAY HANDELMAN jay.handelman@heraldtribune.com Florida Studio Theatre's Cabaret is hoping for a similar reaction when its version of the show begins Tuesday in the Goldstein Cabaret. Bill Castellino, who directed FST...

He brings continuity to a fresh 'Misbehavin'.
January 1, 2009... Byline: SUSAN L. RIFE susan.rife@heraldtribune.com Faria earned Tony and Drama Desk nominations for choreographing "Ain't Misbehavin'," then recreated the work for the 10th anniversary Broadway revival. A Sarasota resident for the past...

Enjoy a taste of Greece without the airfare.
January 1, 2009... Byline: ABBY WEINGARTEN CORRESPONDENT 2324 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, 927-3838. When you're browsing in the Gulf Gate dining district, it's impossible not to be bombarded with international cuisine options, from Italian to French....

TOUGHER RULES FOR BROKERS? MORTGAGE ORIGINATORS: Regulators want fee caps and background checks.
January 2, 2009... Byline: AARON KESSLER and MICHAEL BRAGA STAFF WRITERS If passed by the Legislature in the upcoming session, the changes proposed by the Florida Office of Financial Regulation would also: * Require nonbank mortgage originators to undergo...

A 32-year salute to democracy "There has been a steady erosion of civil liberties protection in this country, and it didn't all start with George Bush.".
January 2, 2009... Byline: BILL HUTCHINSON bill.hutchinson@heraldtribune.com In his long career as the chief defender of the rights of the poor and accused in three counties -- Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto -- Metcalfe has defended murderers and pedophiles so...

Anger management Let's rise above the downturn to change for the better.
January 2, 2009... Anger over the economy is justified -- even constructive in some ways, because it fuels accountability and much-needed reform. But at this vulnerable juncture in history, we need something more than outrage to propel us toward prosperity. ...

For Spurrier, a long day at the office.
January 2, 2009... Byline: Doug Fernandes This isn't the recommended one. The Grand Poobah of the Visor Throw kept his firmly in place. Not one toss to protest a referee's call, not a single reactionary fling over a bad pass, bad read, dropped throw,...

Greene carries Hawkeyes past Gamecocks ROUGH HOMECOMING: South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia, a Tampa native, tosses 3 INTs.
January 2, 2009... Byline: JODY ROYCE jody.royce@heraldtribune.com He gained at least 100 yards in all 13 Iowa games. After the game, the junior tailback declared himself eligible for the upcoming NFL Draft. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz did not find out about...

Balanced Panthers top Tigers for title.
January 2, 2009... Byline: STAFF REPORT The Panthers (10-2) also showed they are clutch at the free throw line. They knocked down 10 of 13 free throws in the fourth quarter when Palmetto (11-2) was forced to foul. Bradenton Christian outscored the Tigers...

NOTEBOOK.
January 2, 2009... Greene rewrites records With his 29 carries, three rushing touchdowns and 18 points, running back Shonn Greene set Iowa bowl records. The game's Most Valuable Player finished with 121 yards, giving him at least 100 in all 13 games this...

OBITUARIES.(Obituary)
January 2, 2009... Nov. 4, 1909 - Dec. 21, 2008 Thomas Chiotti, 99, Sarasota, formerly of Joliet, Ill., died Dec. 21, 2008 A memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Church of the Incarnation, Sarasota. Survivors include his sister, Stella...

OBITUARIES.(Obituary)
January 2, 2009... April 2, 1954 - Dec. 28, 2008 Ronald Lee "Ron" Brown, 54, Sarasota, formerly of Butler, Pa., died Dec. 28, 2008. A Celebration of Life will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Grand Oaks Preserve, 5130 DeSoto Road, Sarasota. Survivors include his...

Fewer students, but costs stay up.
January 2, 2009... Byline: Eric Ernst Now, with the number of students statewide falling 17,651 below expectations, we should save some money, right? Wrong. At least in the short term, factors such as class size limits, utility bills and the need...

CAUGHT AMID CODE CONFLICT NORTH PORT: Some say tough fines maintain property values; others say the charges are simply excessive.
January 2, 2009... Byline: JOHN DAVIS john.davis@heraldtribune.com DeKeulenaere is among hundreds of North Port residents who call on city code enforcement to clean up their neighborhoods. They say that without government intervention, neighbors who refuse to...

Trying to get the edge on a bug THE FLU: Health officials press for vaccinations before the illness spreads.(Info box available on microfilm or pdf)
January 2, 2009... Byline: TIFFANY LANKES tiffany.lankes@heraldtribune.com By TIFFANY^LANKES tiffany.lankes@heraldtribune.com The shots are available at area health clinics and typically cost between $25 and $30. People can also reduce their risk with basic...

EXTENSION ON PASS REOPENING MIDNIGHT PASS: County has until Feb. 16 to decide if it will appeal state denial.(Map available on microfilm or pdf)
January 2, 2009... Byline: DOUG SWORD doug.sword@heraldtribune.com On Dec. 11, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued a 24-page letter containing a long list of reasons it planned to deny the county's petition to reopen the pass. The state...

POLICE REPORT.
January 2, 2009... Deputies raided two homes in the Englewood area. The first, in Grove City in the 6700 block of Long Moss Lane, ended with four arrests. Facing various drug charges are father and son, Michael Edward Bruck, 42, and Christopher Michael Bruck,...

OBITUARIES.(Obituary)
January 2, 2009... April 2, 1954 - Dec. 28, 2008 Ronald Lee "Ron" Brown, 54, Sarasota, formerly of Butler, Pa., died Dec. 28, 2008. A Celebration of Life will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Grand Oaks Preserve, 5130 DeSoto Road, Sarasota. Survivors include his...

At Ave Maria University, its students strive to put FAITH FIRST.(Map available on microfilm or pdf)
January 3, 2009... Byline: THOMAS BECNEL thomas.becnel@heraldtribune.com "Ave Maria is centered on God," Strever says, "and I want to center my life on God." The 24-year-old theology major dresses like a nun. Long skirt, white blouse, sensible sweater....

STATE'S GROWTH NEARLY NIL POPULATION: 2008 rate of increase in Florida was less than the U.S. average.(Graphics available on microfilm or pdf)
January 3, 2009... Byline: KATE SPINNER kate.spinner@heraldtribune.com The figure represents a 0.7 percent growth rate. Remarkably, the state that for years boasted of gaining 1,000 new residents a day had a lower growth rate last year than the national...

The party was on Downtown, a suitable Sarasota welcome to 2009.
January 3, 2009... The event drew so many people, in fact, that the togetherness -- especially the packed-like-a-mosh-pit Lemon Avenue Mall -- got a little overwhelming at times. But no serious problems developed on this mild, starlit night. When businesses...

Quitters do, in fact, win.
January 3, 2009... Byline: Waldo Proffitt That said, I am about to propose a New Year's resolution which can be made by maybe 20 or 25 percent of readers, a resolution which will be broken by many of those who make it, but which has the possibility of...

Worship minister finds peace with role.(Info box available on microfilm or pdf)
January 3, 2009... Byline: KEN HAGGERTY CORRESPONDENT And now he finds himself not only the new worship minister of the Venice Bible Church, but also at peace with his spiritual beliefs. Describing his position as a "schism of tasks," Thayer believes his...

OBITUARIES.(Obituary)
January 3, 2009... Nov. 4, 1909 - Dec. 21, 2008 Thomas Chiotti, 99, Sarasota, formerly of Joliet, Ill., died Dec. 21, 2008 A memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Church of the Incarnation, Sarasota. Survivors include a sister, Stella...

OBITUARIES.
January 3, 2009... Sept. 30, 1921 - Dec. 26, 2008 Shirley Sandak, 87, of Bradenton, formerly of Boynton Beach, died Dec. 26, 2008. Services are by the National Cremation Society and Memorial Center in Sarasota. Survivors include her daughters,...

Suspect charged in theft of ATM CHRISTMAS CRIME: When machine was found, the cash was still inside.
January 3, 2009... Byline: CHRIS GERBASI CORRESPONDENT There was about $29,000 inside the ATM, Punta Gorda police Capt. Thomas P. Lewis said. The front-end loader was later found to have been stolen from a nearby construction site. Lewand, 49, of the...

Don't fault workers for their piece of the pie.
January 3, 2009... Byline: Eric Ernst If there were one employment sector that epitomized easy access to a middle class lifestyle, it was the auto industry, where workers with no more than a high school education could earn $30 to $40 an hour plus health and...

Hospital's 'heart and soul' dies PHYLLIS J. COBB: Served on Sarasota Memorial's board for last 16 years.
January 3, 2009... Byline: DAVID GULLIVER david.gulliver@heraldtribune.com The fight ended Friday morning, when she died in hospice care in the Fort Lauderdale area, surrounded by family, after a recurrence of the disease. She was 75. Even longtime...

BOY, 16, IS SHOT WHILE BICYCLING NEWTOWN: Victim is in fair condition; authorities are looking for the gunman.
January 3, 2009... Byline: TIFFANY LANKES tiffany.lankes@heraldtribune.com He was flown to Bayfront Medical Center, where he was listed in fair condition Friday afternoon. The teenager is a tenth-grader at Sarasota's Oak Park School, a special center for...

Charity helps many in town.
January 3, 2009... Byline: JENNIFER SHEA CORRESPONDENT Spiess speaks with the delicate lilt of a native Irishwoman; she hails from County Kildare. Her journey led her from Ireland to Westchester County, N.Y., then to Sarasota. Her home parish, she said, "is...

OBITUARIES.
January 3, 2009... Nov. 4, 1909 - Dec. 21, 2008 Thomas Chiotti, 99, Sarasota, formerly of Joliet, Ill., died Dec. 21, 2008 A memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Church of the Incarnation, Sarasota. Survivors include a sister, Stella...

A Slavic twist on fine dining RITZ-CARLTON: New head chef last worked for the luxury resort in Moscow.
January 3, 2009... Byline: KEVIN McQUAID kevin.mcquaid@heraldtribune.com In Moscow, Southwick worked with famed chef Heinz Winkler -- the youngest ever to receive three Michelin stars for culinary excellence -- in developing a menu featuring "cuisine vitale"...

BUSINESS BUZZ.
January 3, 2009... Virtual tour company gets casino business Peppermill Reno, a hotel-casino resort in Reno, Nev., has debuted two of its new amenities Spa Toscana and Edge Nightspot using online "walk-through" created by Sarasota's MotionVR Tours. The tour...

Defense keys Venice win over P. Charlotte KEY: The Lady Indians force 28 turnovers while Juliana Cavallaro scores a game-high 29 points.
January 3, 2009... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI dennis.maffezzoli@heraldtribune.com "Sometimes you get a little complacent," Reichenbach said. "I was hoping we wouldn't take the game for granted, that's for sure." Venice turned up the defensive intensity...

Siesta run a great way to kick off the new year.
January 3, 2009... Byline: THOMAS BECNEL On New Year's Day, the "Hangover Stumble" made no sense whatsoever. Let's stay in bed. Let's start tomorrow. Let's skip this stupid run. At least the "Hangover Stumble" didn't start until 9 a.m. That's...

Bulls hang tough but fall to Orange LONG-RANGE BLANKS: South Florida can't connect on key 3-point attempts.
January 3, 2009... Byline: ALAN DELL CORRESPONDENT His outmanned Bulls looked down and out when they trailed Syracuse by 16 points at the half. No. 11 Syracuse had 6-foot-9, 275-pound Arinze Onuaku, who leads the nation in field goal percentage (73...

Taking the fun out of driving nails.
January 3, 2009... Byline: Harold Bubil For example, my mother gave me a Black & Decker Auto Wrench for Christmas. It's basically an adjustable wrench (aka a Crescent Wrench, for the Crescent Tool Co.), except that you adjust it by pushing a button and the...

Southeast High alumnus embraces Gator discipline.(Info box available on microfilm or pdf)
January 4, 2009... Byline: MIC HUBER mic.huber@heraldtribune.com What McCarney saw when he finally met Sanders confirmed what he had heard. Sanders seemed soft. He lacked confidence and passion. He appeared to be a taker, not a giver. That was then,...

LAWMAKERS RETURN TO RECESION BATTLE FLORIDA: Crist is under the gun as legislators head into special session.(Info boxes available on microfilm or pdf)
January 4, 2009... Byline: JOE FOLLICK H-T CAPITAL BUREAU But with a budget-chopping special session starting Monday, and at least $3 billion more to be cut in next year's budget, the state's spending will have dropped more than 10 percent from just three...

Local schools expect more cuts.
January 4, 2009... Sarasota officials expect to lose another $10 million, which the district will largely offset with money saved by leaving positions open. It got through this year's budget crunch using $18 million of its savings. Manatee officials expect...

Diplomacy and bartending: In both, watch out for hubris.
January 4, 2009... Byline: Thomas Tryon The bar was a beer-and-a-shot kind of place that served townies in the afternoon and early evening, then accommodated hordes of college kids at night, especially Thursday through Saturday. Contrary to the advice of...

Easing state's budget pain Legislature's special session should consider tax changes.
January 4, 2009... Since Florida and other states cannot resort to deficit spending, unlike the federal government, budget cuts are being made here and throughout the nation. Despite several rounds of previous budget reductions, Florida's annual budget ($66...

Hoagie wins chef culinary citation.(Info box available on microfilm or pdf)
January 4, 2009... Byline: ABBY WEINGARTEN CORRESPONDENT "I wanted to do something with the hogfish, which is kind of a funny name people recognize," Hulme said. "It's named after its stubby snout, and I put it on a hoagie roll with Everglades seasoning....

12 local girls are needed for youth leadership force.(Info box available on microfilm or pdf)
January 4, 2009... The specially selected group of girls will engage in community service projects with the goal of promoting healthy lifestyles in youth and families in their local communities. Meetings will take place once a month at locations throughout south...

OBITUARIES.
January 4, 2009... Dec. 22, 2008 Mrs Genevieve Roberts "Jerri" Builter, 90, Venice, formerly of Fairfield, Conn., passed away peacefully Dec. 22, 2008, after a long illness, at the Sunset Lake Nursing Home in Venice. A memorial service will be later this...

POLICE REPORT.
January 4, 2009... Police have not released the name of the pedestrian, who was airlifted to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg around 10:45 p.m., police said. The car was traveling north on U.S. 301 when it hit the pedestrian, who was crossing that...

OBITUARIES.
January 4, 2009... May 19, 1935 - Dec. 31, 2008 Marie J. Campbell, 73, Bradenton, formerly of Haleyville, Ala., died Dec. 31, 2008. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel, Bradenton. ...

That faith ought to be put to a test.
January 4, 2009... Byline: Tom Lyons A guest column by his boss, Doug Tuthill, made it sound creepy that I compared the funding method to money laundering. I was referring to how it dodges Florida's constitutional ban on using tax dollars to support...

TWO WHEELS, ONE BIG RISK MOTORCYCLISTS: Deaths surge as more people ride for economic reasons, with helmets not required.(Info boxes and graphics available on microfilm or pdf)
January 4, 2009... Byline: HALLE STOCKTON halle.stockton@heraldtribune.com Stevens was among 22 motorcyclists killed in Manatee and Sarasota counties in 2008, the highest death toll for this area in at least a decade. Nearly half of those deaths have...

Two arrested in connection with robbery.
January 4, 2009... Byline: TODD RUGER todd.ruger@heraldtribune.com The witness saw the man get into a small white pickup truck with a woman behind the wheel and called 911. Deputies spotted the truck going south on Interstate 75 and stopped the car...

Stanley enjoying bright lights.
January 4, 2009... Byline: Yvette Kimm The cast includes American Idol champion Ruben Studdard and former star of Broadway's "Rent," Frenchie Davis. Stanley is Davis' understudy and portrays Patrice. She is thrilled to be a part of the special...

'Invalid' ideal antidote to all that bad news.(Theater review)
January 4, 2009... Byline: SUSAN L. RIFE Susan.rife@heraldtribune.com The plot turns on Argan, a wealthy man whose hypochondria has left him with a mountain of medical bills. Argan's solution is to marry his young daughter, Angelique, to a doctor in order to...

OBITUARIES.
January 4, 2009... Feb. 23, 1936 - Jan. 2, 2009 Ann P. Atyeo, 72, of Sarasota, formerly of London, Ky., died Jan. 2, 2009. Services will be private by the family. Arrangements are by National Cremation Society & Memorial Center, Sarasota. Survivors...

The Society gala benefits the arts.
January 4, 2009... Byline: Heather Dunhill There's no time to cool their heels. Next up for The Society is the Rising Stars Recital on Feb. 7 at the Mildred Sainer Pavilion, just south of the Ringling Museum. Tickets are free. For information, call Liz...

FOOTBALL OFFENSE: Trey Burton.(HERALD-TRIBUNE ALL-AREA ATHLETES)
January 4, 2009... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI dennis.maffezzoli@heraldtribune.com "It was awesome," Burton said. "It was really cool." Of all his achievements this season, completing passes, scoring touchdowns, making baskets, they all take a back seat to...

Rays tickets on sale this week LOTS OF OPTIONS: The team is running various promotions this week.
January 4, 2009... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI dennis.maffezzoli@heraldtribune.com At 9 a.m. Tuesday, spring training season ticket holders will be able to purchase online up to four tickets for each game. At noon Tuesday, regular season ticket holders and...

Sooners' Bradford low key.
January 4, 2009... Byline: Doug Fernandes But not here, in a small ballroom filled with strange faces and probing questions. Sam Bradford loves his football, as much as football seems to love him. He could just dispense, thank you, with everyone...

Time for an overhaul? AGE SHOWING: Some of the cornerstones of the Bucs defense are getting a little long in the tooth.
January 4, 2009... Byline: TOM BALOG tom.balog@heraldtribune.com There was no pass rush and the run defense was gashed for nearly 800 yards rushing. Defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin's departure gives head coach Jon Gruden pause to reflect, as he...

Seeing red Negative low tides are prime times to finding tailers on the flats.
January 4, 2009... Byline: Steve Gibson Fishing for tailers is one of saltwater's most-exciting adventures. It requires patience, good eyes and accurate casting. And if everything goes just right, you might even catch a redfish or two. Top spots...

Start making plans to participate in association tournaments.
January 4, 2009... Byline: Bill Herald A capsule summary of both events: * OPEN: Entry fee will be $20 per bowler per event, plus optional $5 all-events fees, both handicap (90 percent of 220) and scratch. Squad times will be at noon and 4 p.m. on...