Sarasota Herald Tribune articles from June 2008

Sarasota Herald Tribune archives from June 2008

Many factors put spin on baseball investment But both cities vying for Red Sox see big returns.
June 1, 2008... Byline: ROGER DROUIN roger.drouin@heraldtribune.com It is that kind of business that prompted Sarasota officials to take a shot at luring the team from Fort Myers. But one thing officials in both cities acknowledge is whoever gets the team,...

'Mr. Hurricane' suggests: Think like a 'survivor' Florida's 'Mr. Hurricane' says: Think like a 'survivor'.
June 1, 2008... Byline: JOE FOLLICK H-T CAPITAL BUREAU "The lessons we learned from Katrina aren't the right lessons," he said. In a worst-case hurricane that nails Miami and exits the state near Tampa Bay, "we don't have enough search and rescue...

For Florida voters, half a loaf Democrats will seat all the delegates, but their clout is diluted.
June 1, 2008... Byline: LLOYD DUNKELBERGER H-T CAPITAL BUREAU In the final count, Clinton, who easily won primaries in Florida and Michigan, netted only two dozen delegates from the deals, far short of any gain she needed to close the delegate lead that...

Wise investment, or tax-dollar waste?
June 1, 2008... Byline: ROGER DROUIN roger.drouin@heraldtribune.com Some economists say stadium subsidies merely put more money into the pockets of billionaire owners. Others say the economic impact has a ripple-effect on a community, filling restaurants...

Instructive look at schools chief's tenure helps us forge ahead.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Thomas Tryon It was Thursday, his next-to-last day as superintendent of the Sarasota County School District. The transfer of duties to the new superintendent, Lori White, had been under way for weeks, so Norris was unusually...

Jump-start response to climate Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act offers best hope.
June 1, 2008... No Senate debate is needed on whether the Earth's atmosphere is getting warmer and thus causing changes in climate. Doubters remain, but most of the world's climate scientists are convinced that global climate change is a fact, not a...

North Port seniors become graduates.
June 1, 2008... Lauren Menzer addressed her fellow graduates, recalling her memories of Hurricane Charley, which struck as she and her classmates began their freshman year. STAFF PHOTO / ROD MILLINGTON / rod.millington@heraldtribune.com

A NEW SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION.
June 1, 2008... She steps in at a trying time, as the district implements a $300 million education plan at the same time the state cuts its budget for education. Members of the School Board tapped her as superintendent in hopes that she will keep pushing...

BEST BETS.
June 1, 2008... You can't stop the beat. 2 p.m. Starz Choice Dance Academy conducts its annual recital. North Port High School, 6400 W. Price Blvd., North Port. Adults: $12; students: $6. Call 485-7450. CALENDAR TODAY AA and 12-step program. 8...

Project aims to help homeless students.
June 1, 2008... Byline: MARILYN D. CARPENTER CORRESPONDENT As of May 28, Garner had 89 documented cases. She said they are part of almost 380 children identified as "students in transition," meaning they have no regular home, move frequently or are...

Nonprofits need to cooperate to meet growing local needs.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Kathy Silverberg But for too many people in our area, hard times have meant lost jobs, little food on the table or foreclosure notices in the mailbox. It has brought people to food pantries who never thought they would need...

BEST BETS.
June 1, 2008... Post-Legislative Reception and Forum. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Representatives discuss recent legislative session and answer questions from members and nonmembers. Reservations required. Heron Creek Golf & Country Club, 5301 Heron Creek Blvd.,...

Program helps students graduate.
June 1, 2008... Byline: SARAH LANSKY CORRESPONDENT The Performance-Based Diploma program offered at Booker, North Port, Sarasota, Riverview and Venice high schools was created for students who experience a drop in their GPA and grades but have a desire to...

Obituaries.(Obituary)
June 1, 2008... Oct. 22, 1919 - May 6, 2008 Anna Marie Turner Ebert, 88, Venice, died May 6, 2008. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. A private reception will follow at Venice Yacht Club. In lieu of flowers,...

Woman is dragged out of work, shot and killed Ex-boyfriend kills self after chase from diner.
June 1, 2008... Byline: MICHAEL A. SCARCELLA michael.scarcella@heraldtribune.com Peach's was packed Saturday morning, as usual, when police say Lerose's ex-boyfriend, armed with a pistol, stormed into the restaurant through a rear door, grabbed Lerose,...

Killing suspect got break in court The young man was sent to a treatment program instead of prison last year.
June 1, 2008... Byline: MICHAEL A. SCARCELLA michael.scarcella@heraldtribune.com Circuit Judge Edward Nicholas was not convinced Mack understood the seriousness of the crimes that landed him in adult court. Still, Nicholas ordered Mack committed to a...

IN BRIEF.
June 1, 2008... The office recently altered its schedule as some of its workers and services in the downtown Bradenton courthouse moved to the newly-opened Judicial Center next door. No water, then boil it in part of Bradenton BRADENTON -- Residents...

Eighth May Week continues Delta's tradition of giving.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Yvette Kimm "It was designed to give local chapters the opportunity to stress the program of higher education for Negro women," Smith said. The idea was the brainchild of the sorority's first national president, Sadie T.M....

BEST BETS.
June 1, 2008... Triple L Fun horse-riding exhibition starts at 1 p.m. and a show begins at 3 p.m. at Triple L Equine Services, 2504 24th Ave. E., Palmetto. Includes traditional Western and English pleasure classes, barrels and poles, and contests such as Egg...

Youth club delegates go to conference.
June 1, 2008... Byline: STAFF REPORT One of the most popular events was the Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony. This year's inductees were Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, baseball player Dan Haren, football player Steve Largent, football referee Mike...

Obituaries.(Obituary)
June 1, 2008... May 14, 1927 - May 29, 2008 Mona McRee Houp, 81, Palmetto, died May 29, 2008. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Palmetto City Cemetery. Kicliter Funeral Home in Palmetto handled arrangements. Survivors include...

Fairy tale ceremony was a toast to love.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Marjorie North S is for Sarah and success Sarah Pappas was given a warm, loving, noisy retirement party the other night at the Hyatt, celebrating her years as president of Manatee Community College. Attorney Dan Bailey and H-T...

Theater trips up in bid for tax break.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Tom Lyons I was a little taken aback when I first saw its new bigger sister theater early last year at the end of Main Street in the faux downtown at Lakewood Ranch. The movies advertised at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas were mostly the...

Mason plans run in county.
June 1, 2008... Byline: TODD RUGER todd.ruger@heraldtribune.com Mason said she will act as a balance to the slow-growth forces on the five-member commission that controls county government, and "keep things in the center." Mercier is viewed as the...

Investigation of Kreegel is rare event in House.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Joe Follick, Lloyd Dunkelberger Anderson's complaint claimed Kreegel directed a state employee to contact Hodges University in Fort Myers to question the background of Keith Richter, a Hodges employee and Kreegel's primary opponent...

IN BRIEF.
June 1, 2008... The event is at 9180 State Road 72, four miles east of Interstate 75, off Clark Road. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. and will include a performance by the Navy Band and activities, followed by the groundbreaking and dedication at 2 p.m....

Foundation is inaugurating summer Season of Sharing.
June 1, 2008... Byline: JENNIFER SHEA CORRESPONDENT That indication of need is why the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, in partnership with the Herald-Tribune, is for the first time holding a Season of Sharing campaign during the summer. Since...

Graduating on time.
June 1, 2008... Byline: SARAH LANSKY CORRESPONDENT The Performance-Based Diploma program offered at Booker, North Port, Sarasota, Riverview and Venice high schools was created for students who experience a drop in their GPA and grades but have a desire to...

Obituaries.
June 1, 2008... June 23, 1922 - May 29, 2008 Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Bryan, 85, Sarasota, completed her journey in this world May 29, 2008. No services are planned. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Survivors...

RAYS KEEP ROLLING Kaz cruises and Cliff Floyd homers in front of sold-out crowd.
June 1, 2008... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI dennis.maffezzoli@heraldtribune.com He sees a totally different Kazmir. "Not stuff-wise, but with the defense we have, you have so much more confidence," Kazmir said. "When you get behind in the count, just...

A WHOLE NEW BALLGAME FOR RAMS WITH ZERILLA Former Louisville coach brings 40 years' experience.
June 1, 2008... Byline: MIC HUBER mic.huber@heraldtribune.com Baseball is serious business for the baseball lifer who has been known as Z for the past 40 years or so. Now Z, who was coaching a big-time college baseball program long before current Riverview...

Lakers, Celtics, history.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Doug Fernandes Assuming you all still employ agents, may we suggest an immediate e-mail or phone call. Your images will be seen a lot over the next few days. If re-runs of Jason Alexander's mug earns him residual checks, why...

SaraReds can't rally back from 9-run deficit.
June 1, 2008... Byline: PHIL DENIS CORRESPONDENT It wasn't enough for the SaraReds (25-30), though, as the Philadelphia Phillies affiliate (23-32) held on for a 9-6 West Division win and evened the three-game series at 1-1 in front of 501 spectators on...

RAYS NOTEBOOK.
June 1, 2008... Allowing one run during six innings Friday, Shields lowered his earned run average to 3.24 in 12 starts. He hasn't won since May 9. During his past four starts, he's 0-1 with three straight no decisions. "A lot of it has to do with...

Sure things June is a fantastic month for local anglers, with several species of fish providing loads of action and fun.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Steve Gibson Larry Bird with the game on the line? Evan Longoria's glove? Scott Kazmir's slider? And don't forget Sidney Crosby on a breakaway, Randy Moss going deep, Tom Brady on the final drive or gasoline at $4 a...

Hitchcock was right!
June 1, 2008... Byline: David Grimes Terrified, I ran into the house and restored myself with a calming glass of V-8, which had been supplemented with fibers and antioxidants specifically formulated to deal with stealth cardinal attacks. The next day...

OLD FRIENDS, NEW SOUNDS Amid three weeks of classical music from past and present, a composer finds himself back in Sarasota in good company.
June 1, 2008... Byline: JOEL ROZEN joel.rozen@heraldtribune.com An alumnus of the three-week festival, which kicks off its 43th anniversary season Monday, the New York composer first experienced Sarasota's white sands in 1968, when he was still a violin...

'Working' deserves more attention.(Theater review)
June 1, 2008... Byline: Jay Handelman There could be a hundred explanations, from the departure of seasonal residents who make up the bulk of the Asolo audience to the economy. Maybe people aren't turned on by the title. After all, if you're still...

Sherlock Holmes' twilight.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Susan Rife At the heart of the story is Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, who becomes the central character in Cullin's novel. The year is 1947; Holmes is an increasingly fragile old man of 93, retired to...

A corpse, a message and a thrill.
June 1, 2008... Byline: SUSAN L. RIFE susan.rife@heraldtribune.com Then she discovered a blog online written by Kevin Barbieux (thehomelessguy .blogspot.com), which opened her eyes to the virtual communities formed by homeless people through Internet...

Modern simplicity A designer gives his clients outdoor spaces that enhance the architecture of their modernist dwelling.
June 1, 2008... Byline: MARSHA FOTTLER Marsha.Fottler@heraldtribune.com The house sits on a leafy street near St. Armands Circle, where it is secluded behind a stucco wall and shaded by a jacaranda. "My clients don't live here year-round, so they...

Manatee County Property Transfers.
June 1, 2008... Berglund, Maxine Amy, to Muncy, Jean E., Unit 556, Stage 5-C, Lakeside Village of Wildewood Springs, $140,000. Bolno, Irvin, to Girlus, John, Lot 136, Creekwood, Phase 1, Subphase I, Unit B-5, $203,000. Bortz, Richard S. Sr., to...

Charlotte County Property Transfers.
June 1, 2008... Baumlin, William Jr., to Ryan, Ann and Liam, Lot 700, Rotonda West Pinehurst, $250,000. Benchmark Development Inc. to Davis, A. Ferold and Patricia A., Lot 74, Pine Cove, $300,000. Benchmark Development Inc. to Zanki, Cynthia and John,...

Sarasota County Property Transfers.
June 1, 2008... Bambu, Anthony B. and Dianne P., to Donostia Living Trust and Pepper, Francisca, trustee, Lot 190E, Myakka Valley Ranches, Unit 4, $400,000. Beil, Leo J. Jr., and Collins, Mary Joan, to Lane, Michael J., Lot 259, Venice Golf Country Club,...

The first man in my life.(Style from the editor)
June 1, 2008... Since June 15 is Father's Day, and June is also the month that we dedicate to all the stylish men in town, I couldn't help but think about the first man in my life, my dad, Wesley Guynup. I lost my dad to kidney disease more than 15 years...

Style performing arts.
June 1, 2008... Byline: CHARLIE HUSKING Nineteen of the 31 pieces to be performed during the chamber-music gathering have not been played in previous years. Those festival premieres range from the Schubert Piano Trio No. 1, to Harbison's Viola Concerto,...

Style new in town.
June 1, 2008... Byline: SU BYRON Mixing food and theater comes naturally to Barrett, a former actor and producer, who also happens to be a walking encyclopedia of gourmet presidential trivia. Who was the first presidential couple to plate food? The...

Sense and sensibility.(Style at lunch)
June 1, 2008... Byline: RUTH LANDO PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEX STAFFORD Tim studied history at Ohio Wesleyan and earned a master's in economics at Wright State University in Dayton. He was executive director of the Health Planning and Development Council in...

Man about town.
June 1, 2008... Byline: TERRY McKEE / PHOTOGRAPHY BY BARBARA BANKS White, often paired with other neutrals, is still making news in men's fashion this year. And, in our climate, there is nothing that works better than a comfortable, lightly hued, linen...

All aboard.
June 1, 2008... Byline: CHRIS ANGERMANN PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK SICKLES Thirty years later, after a successful career as an architect, he had the financial wherewithal to make good on his boyhood dreams. He started to collect trains in 1977. The following...

The season that was 2007-2008.(season wrap)
June 1, 2008... Byline: MARJORIE NORTH Lives are so busy now, though, that another lunch, dinner, cocktail party, gala, fashion show or ball invitation means time -- that precious, priceless commodity. Time at home, relaxing or just chillin'. In shorts...

Southern comfort.(Style home)
June 1, 2008... Byline: MARSHA FOTTLER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREG WILSON The homes of the wealthy on Manasota Key run the design gamut fromsimple, white rustic cottages to stucco Mediterranean McMansions with high walls separating them from the curving road....

Upscale comfort.(Style food)
June 1, 2008... Byline: BILL HUTCHINSON / PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK SICKLES Cigars, of course, have been kicked to the curb, literally, by the modern health police. In some circles these days, a slab of well-marbled beef is shunned like Dr. Kevorkian at a papal...

The sweet smell of success.(Style health & beauty)
June 1, 2008... Byline: TERRY McKEE While that might be an exaggeration, it is only slight. Never one to shy away from a challenge, I set out to show my friend just how many options are out there. And while I have nothing against citrus, especially living...

Getting to first base Sarasota needs a locally focused study of baseball's economic impacts.
June 2, 2008... But it's worth letting the shock wear off. The e-mail was simply intended to get a grasp of the costs of making an offer to host the Red Sox' Florida operations, including spring training. No formal proposals have been made by Sarasota...

America's 'unique crusade' Endless searches for missing remains honor the war dead.
June 2, 2008... But there's another American tradition that honors those who gave their lives in service but never came home, alive or dead: It is the perpetual search in foreign lands to bring home their remains. Here's the story behind one of those...

MARQUIS MACK State champion in high jump thrives under pressure.(ALL-AREA ATHLETES: BOYS TRACK & FIELD)
June 2, 2008... On the day before the Class 3A State Track and Field meet, Booker coach Larry Richardson planned six jumps for high jumper Marquis Mack. Having cleared 7 feet, 2 inches once and 7 feet on numerous occasions, Mack suddenly could not clear...

Another day, another walk-off Gabe Gross' leadoff homer in the 10th lifts Rays to 4-3 victory over White Sox.
June 2, 2008... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI dennis.maffezzoli@heraldtribune.com Pitching coach Jim Hickey was on his way to the mound. Andy Sonnanstine knew he had to stop the bleeding. Somehow, some way, the Rays pitcher had to prevent the runners...

RAYS NOTEBOOK.
June 2, 2008... Worse, he had one hit and seven strikeouts. Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon wasn't playing a hunch Sunday, when he placed Gross in the starting lineup against Chicago White Sox LH Mark Buehrle. "I'm not that smart," Maddon said. ...

Reds edge Threshers, 6-4.
June 2, 2008... Byline: PHIL DENIS CORRESPONDENT Sarasota, in front of 268 spectators at Ed Smith Stadium, scored two runs in the bottom of the first and second innings and then added single runs in the sixth and eighth frames. SaraRed Todd Frazier,...

KEEPING FERAL FELINES IN CHECK WITH HARD WORK AND SCALPELS.
June 2, 2008... Byline: CATHY ZOLLO cathy.zollo@heraldtribune.com The volunteers, some of whom risk being fined by the county for feeding colonies of cats, donate time and money because they say Sarasota County is not addressing its problem with feral and...

Motivation to strive for her next degree.
June 2, 2008... During her speech to her fellow graduates and their families, she called her daughter, 9-month-old Kyara Lloyd, her "motivation." Cyesis has offered teenage parents a place to finish their high school educations for 30 years, but the...

Friends and kin facing the loss Restaurant honors murdered worker.
June 2, 2008... Byline: KIM HACKETT kim.hackett@heraldtribune.com "It was a very emotional, trying day for all of us," said Michael Luciano, who owns 10 Peach's. "We needed to be there for our customers. We're bonding as a team and as a family." ...

Sarasota is sued over scooter incident Woman wants medical costs after parking officer hit her at an intersection.
June 2, 2008... Byline: TODD RUGER todd.ruger@heraldtribune.com "It's been more than six months of plain hell," Heacock said. She wants the city, which runs parking enforcement, to pay for what her attorney says is $97,000 in medical bills. So far,...

Obituaries.(Obituary)
June 2, 2008... Jan. 10, 1921 - May 30, 2008 John Kurilla, 87, Port Charlotte, formerly of Roselle Park, N.J., died May 30, 2008. A memorial Mass will be at a later date. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Charlotte Chapel. ...

Obituaries.(Obituary)
June 2, 2008... April 29, 1925 - May 31, 2008 Catherine L. "Lois" Bushong, 83, Venice, formerly of Louisville, Ky., died May 31, 2008. Funeral services and burial will be in Louisville, with a memorial service at a later date in Venice. ...

POLICE BRIEFS.
June 2, 2008... Robert K. Briesacher, now a McDonald's manager, reportedly crashed Saturday evening on State Road 70. Sheriff's deputies caught up to him and arrested him. Briesacher, who turns 36 this week, had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath and...

Obituaries.
June 2, 2008... April 19, 1944 - May 24, 2008 Robert Edward Atkins, 64, Sarasota died May 24, 2008. Services were private for the family. Robert was cremated in keeping with his wishes. Survivors include his wife, Patty Snyder-Atkins; his mother,...

A grim goal for schools: find millions more to cut With $32 million already slashed, Sarasota district gets set for second round.
June 2, 2008... Byline: TIFFANY LANKES tiffany.lankes@heraldtribune.com Now, lobbyists caution that there will likely be additional cuts caused by budget problems in Tallahassee, forcing the School Board to take another hard look at expenses. School...

A place for valor to rest Large crowd attends dedication of Sarasota VA National Cemetery.
June 2, 2008... Byline: KIM HACKETT kim.hackett@heraldtribune.com As the Navy Band's final notes sounded across the cemetery, former U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan and dignitaries from the Department of Veterans Affairs honored the...

Check the label on that fertilizer Clean water the goal as county rules kick in.
June 2, 2008... Byline: ZAC ANDERSON zac.anderson@heraldtribune.com The ban runs from June 1 to Sept. 30. Sarasota is leading a growing number of communities that have taken strong steps to limit fertilizers on lawns from washing into drainage...

Obituaries.
June 2, 2008... Nov. 28, 1922 - May 31, 2008 Mr. Steve Jarrett, 85, Sarasota, formerly of Great Neck, N.Y., died May 31, 2008. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Temple Beth Sholom, with burial to follow at Temple Beth Sholom Cemetery....

THE BUZZ.
June 2, 2008... Molly Jackson, a co-owner of the two New Balance stores, said there are hundreds of millions of people around the world who have never owned a pair of shoes, yet Americans are tossing millions of shoes into the landfill every year. Last...

BUSINESS PEOPLE.
June 2, 2008... Kelly Kure of Kure Design-Art For Advertising has earned four awards from the Suncoast Advertising Federation's 2008 Addy competition. Kure received two silver and two bronze awards for her work with Tervis Tumbler, including a catalog, ad...

GOOD DEEDS.
June 2, 2008... Comfort Suites University Park/Sarasota, a Buffalo Lodging Associates' hotel, recently donated 82 mattress and box spring sets to Habitat for Humanity. "Especially in a distressed economy, the nonprofit organizations really need the help...

TRIAL AND ERROR The safety and effectiveness of potentially groundbreaking new devices and drugs are being tested by physicians along the Gulf Coast.
June 2, 2008... Byline: DAVID GULLIVER david.gulliver@heraldtribune.com A otolaryngologist made a small incision in the fold behind the ear of a man with persistent hearing problems, the first step in a delicate surgery. The procedures, all performed...

Shop has clothes for babies and girls.(Grand Openings)
June 2, 2008... Pickles and Ponytails also offers private shopping parties and baby registry. www.picklesandponytails .com Phone: 953-2024. Patricia Rockwood has opened Rockwood Studios Inc. in Sarasota. Rockwood creates custom mosaic artwork...

REAL ESTATE DEALS.
June 2, 2008... LEASES Gold Rhino Insurance has leased 347 square feet of office space at the Fountains Office Center, 4910 14th St. W., Bradenton. Dawn FitzGerald of Hembree & Associates Inc. and Brian Hollifield of RCB Properties handled the...

Facility's new buyer has a past.
June 2, 2008... Byline: Michael Braga A March 2007 article in the St. Petersburg Times says McCarthy and an associate were investigated by the FBI in 1989 for buying inexpensive houses, reselling them at much higher prices and helping unqualified buyers...

A slick sales plan, but no product Charlotte condo developer is facing criminal charges.
June 2, 2008... Byline: MICHAEL BRAGA michael.braga@heraldtribune.com "His plans made sense," said John Kingston, a Lake Suzy mortgage broker who helped assemble building lots for Lauro. "If he had gone through with them, he would be worth tens of millions...

Housing's balance returning?
June 2, 2008... Byline: Aaron Kessler Polito said that based on the absorption pace of new homes seen over the last 12 months, if that pace is sustained, Sarasota County could be on track to be back at equilibrium by the end of this quarter. Manatee...

Realtor boom ended with the bust Those entering the field to make big money are gone, but many remain.
June 2, 2008... Byline: TOM BAYLES tom.bayles@heraldtribune.com "Many of the people who entered during the boom years felt like this was an easy business and an easy way to make money, and it's not," said Moe Veissi, a Miami-based spokesman for the...

A look under the fiscal hood at Asbury Automotive Group.
June 2, 2008... Byline: Dr. Robert Stepleman Given these, I was especially intrigued by the article's very positive conclusion; however, I decided, as any investor should, to do my own analysis of ABG's prospects before reaching any conclusion. ...

Customers unhappy with banks.
June 2, 2008... Byline: John Hielscher Fees were the most common gripe for customers -- and the second-most-cited reason why customers switch banks. Customers also say they are having more problems with their banks and more trouble in getting those...