Sarasota Herald Tribune articles from November 2004

Sarasota Herald Tribune archives from November 2004

CHEC offers valuable info for newcomers and residents alike.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: HELEN ROSEN CORRESPONDENT Despite the ravages of Hurricane Charley, most of us realize how lucky we are to live in southwest Florida. If you are new to the community and searching for the real Florida, your best way to find it is...

Singing to make a difference.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: NANCY CHAPMAN CORRESPONDENT Shoppers at BJ's Wholesale Club on University Drive were treated to an unexpected chorus of patriotic songs as they entered and exited the store on Oct. 23, courtesy of fourth and fifth graders from...

Sentencing could end Selby's messy orchid affair; After fighting legal battles and enduring staff and donor issues, the gardens' focus is on progress.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: TOM BAYLES tom.bayles@heraldtribune.com SARASOTA -- James Kovach is scheduled to appear in federal court in Tampa today to learn his fate for bringing a rare Peruvian orchid to Selby Gardens in violation of international law. ...

Players don't 'Succeed' in new production.(FLORIDA WEST)
November 1, 2004... Byline: JAY HANDELMAN jay.handelman@heraldtribune.com SARASOTA -- As a young window washer who follows a guidebook to quickly rise to the top of the corporate ladder, Chip Fisher provides the only reason to see "How to Succeed in Business...

Costume drama: Timing is everything; For two Lakewood Ranch sisters, Halloween decisions went right down to the wire.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: DEBI SPRINGER debi.springer@heraldtribune.com EAST MANATEE -- Halloween got its start for the Greenfield sisters of Lakewood Ranch three weeks ago with the first discussions of The Costumes. A princess? Nope. Superheroes? No,...

A rare, all-women showdown.(B SECTION)(Political Notebook)(Column)
November 1, 2004... Byline: Jeremy Wallace The matchup between U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris, R-Longboat Key, and Democrat Jan Schneider is a battle that is among the rarest in congressional politics these days. Only 11 of the 435 House seats up for...

Zook hoping to keep team from 'fallout'; Lame-duck coach maintains faith despite knowing there is a danger that his players may lose their focus and fight as season winds to an end.(SPORTS)
November 1, 2004... Byline: MIC HUBER mic.huber@heraldtribune.com GAINESVILLE -- Florida football coach Ron Zook revealed he has turned to his faith to help him overcome the trying moments he has faced this season. "My faith is getting me through the...

Rookie finds success early; Wide receiver Michael Clayton steps right in to become the go-to guy for offensive unit.(SPORTS)
November 1, 2004... Byline: TOM BALOG tom.balog@heraldtribune.com TAMPA -- In a season going in the wrong direction, Michael Clayton's emergence is one of the few bright spots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Seven games into the season, the 22-year-old...

Obituaries.(B SECTION)(Obituary)
November 1, 2004... MANATEE COUNTY Rodger A. Sanden Rodger A. Sanden, 46, Bradenton, died Oct. 31, 2004, at home. He was born in Flint, Mich., and came to Bradenton in 1985 from Mount Morris, Mich. He was a private investor. Survivors include his...

Volkwijn opens season for Bradenton Opera Guild.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: Bubbles Greer Artists from the Sarasota Opera were guest performers at the opening fall meeting of Bradenton Opera Guild, held at El Conquistador Country Club. Donita Volkwijn, soprano, delighted her audience with a wide...

Coins are king at Auxiliary's game day.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: SHARYN LONSDALE sharyn.lonsdale@heraldtribune.com If you were looking for big money games on Wednesday, you'd be on your own at the monthly card party and luncheon sponsored by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 113 of...

Xavix system players get inside the game.(BUSINESS WEEKLY)
November 1, 2004... With the Xavix video game system, players come close to being part of the game they are playing. Each $50 game comes with its own wireless "sports gear" -- a bowling ball, a tennis racket, and a baseball bat and ball. In each case, the...

KUDOS.(BUSINESS WEEKLY)
November 1, 2004... Gregg and Karen Rappaport, sales associates with Re/Max Properties, have achieved membership in the Re/Max 100 Percent Club. Linda Formella of Michael Saunders & Company recently earned a Florida real estate brokers license. Gena...

COMINGS AND GOINGS.(BUSINESS WEEKLY)
November 1, 2004... Soma Center Fitness in Sarasota has hired Ginny Poyner as Pilates instructor, Bryan Reichenbach as Hatha yoga instructor, Michelle Roy as Anusara yoga instructor, and Trish Engert as ancient rhythms instructor. Dave Wetherbee has joined the...

Obituaries.(B SECTION)(Obituary)
November 1, 2004... SARASOTA COUNTY Walter R. Cavanaugh Walter R. Cavanaugh, 92, Venice, died Oct. 30, 2004. He came to Venice from Michigan. Survivors include his wife, Norma; children Patricia LaFontaine, Virginia Rivard, Michael J., Thomas J.,...

Listeners try out costumes at radio station party.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... The Annual KIX 92 Bob and Tom morning radio show's costume party held each year at the LTM Party Store in Port Charlotte, took on an eerie theme this year: Bury the Women! Coinciding with their weekly trivia contest, where the men are...

Another blow to the community; Replacing United Way Director Paula Wilman won't be easy.(A SECTION)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... Hurricane Charley has caused yet another tremendous loss for Charlotte County: United Way Director Paula Wilman announced her resignation so she can concentrate on rebuilding her own home and life. Charley destroyed Wilman's home and car,...

BRIEFS.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Cooler weather due later in the week Forecasters predict a mostly sunny week with daytime temperatures in the 80s, according to the National Weather Service in Ruskin. Mostly clear skies are expected to dominate the early portion of...

Physical therapy assistant finds meaning in service.(BUSINESS WEEKLY)
November 1, 2004... Byline: MARGARET ANN MIILLE margaret.miille@heraldtribune.com SARASOTA COUNTY -- Nancy Hamlin used to have a much less intense job than helping people with neurological problems stretch their limbs and relearn how to stand and walk. ...

Obituaries.(B SECTION)(Obituary)
November 1, 2004... (Charlotte County listed no obituaries on this date.)

The lowdown on new low-power FM station.(FLORIDA WEST)(ON RADIO)(Column)
November 1, 2004... Byline: Dawn E. Scire Dear Radio Babe, At Fogartyville (Cafe), they mentioned WSLR but (unless I missed it) your column has not really told us about the plans for this local station. Can you spend part of a column telling us when it will...

Lancers figure to come to Life in season opener.(SPORTS)
November 1, 2004... Byline: BRIAN NEWBERRY CORRESPONDENT BRADENTON -- The Manatee Community College basketball program hopes to get a successful season started tonight. The Lancers host Miami-Dade CC in the opener for both schools at 7:30 p.m. at Hal...

Show offers peek at Venice history.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: AMY HIBBERD CORRESPONDENT Historical photographs of the City of Venice taken by Jay Brown are key items in an exhibit hosted by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice. Brown's work is part of the Triangle Inn Association...

Helping every vote count; Steps to take to ensure the validity of your ballot.(A SECTION)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... A crucial question to be decided Tuesday is not on the official ballot: Will every vote count? The answer will depend on a variety of factors, many of which are beyond a voter's control. But there are some actions you can take to help...

Moreland message hits at Chapman.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: MIKE SAEWITZ mike.saewitz@heraldtribune.com SARASOTA COUNTY -- A new voter message on behalf of judicial candidate Diana Moreland suggests that her opponent, Susan Chapman, is not respected by law enforcement. "Just ask...

GOOD DEEDS.(BUSINESS WEEKLY)
November 1, 2004... More than 100 Comcast employees from Sarasota and Venice recently volunteered to improve Children First sites in Sarasota and Nokomis as part of Comcast's fourth annual companywide day of service. Employees and their families worked on trimming...

Effort to save Siesta Key home led to 20-year Midnight Pass debate.(B SECTION)(Comment)(Column)
November 1, 2004... Byline: Rod Thomson There was a certain melancholy to seeing the Syd Solomon house go crashing onto the Siesta Key sand after the season's hurricanes delivered fatal blows. A Sarasota County wrecking crew leveled it last week after...

In the end, they all did the right thing.(SPORTS)(Comment)(Column)
November 1, 2004... Byline: Doug Fernandes JACKSONVILLE -- Editor's note Because of editing errors, a corrected column by Doug Fernandes is being rerun in this space from Sunday's newspaper. The questions served as tiny skewers, poking at the flesh of...

Early voting to speed results; A bigger picture of the election could emerge sooner as officials report early results first.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: VICTOR HULL victor.hull@heraldtribune.com Soon after the polls close Tuesday, Florida and the rest of the nation could get a snapshot of the race between President Bush and Sen. John Kerry here based on the unprecedented number of...

Crisis creates a new big shot; A French-made homeopathic remedy attracts the attention of retailers, consumers.(A SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: MICHAEL POLLICK michael.pollick@heraldtribune.com Like many Americans, Karen Johnson of Royal Palm Beach couldn't get a flu shot this year. But she isn't stewing about it. Instead, for the third week in a row, she tipped her...

Newcomers may tip balance in North Port.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: ERIN BRYCE erin.bryce@heraldtribune.com NORTH PORT -- With three of five city commission seats up for grabs for the first time since 2000, the local election may come down to a powerful voting bloc that wasn't even here four years...

Hurricanes a part of life for Pat Jones Ross.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: ANN HENDERSON CORRESPONDENT Pat Jones Ross, her parents and two brothers arrived in Charlotte County in 1959 from Indiana, just months before Hurricane Donna slammed Charlotte County in 1960. They lived in a little Mackle...

Seay ponders Rays roster or free agency.(SPORTS)
November 1, 2004... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI dennis.maffezzoli@heraldtribune.com Coming off his best season as a professional, Bobby Seay's future with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays remains in doubt. The team must make a decision this month on the left-handed...

Near the potted palms, the Porta-Ritz.(FLORIDA WEST)(LIFE THROUGH A LENS)(Column)
November 1, 2004... Byline: CHIP LITHERLAND Pitch a white tent in the middle of a cow pasture in East Manatee County, and they will come. The scene repeats itself seemingly weekly as the area surrounding Lakewood Ranch explodes with development. With...

SIGHT UNSEEN; Few people are aware of macular degeneration until they're diagnosed with the disease of the eye.(FLORIDA WEST)
November 1, 2004... Byline: MARK ZALOUDEK mark.zaloudek@heraldtribune.com Rick Dufresne knew little about macular degeneration until he was diagnosed with the eye disease that's the leading cause of vision loss in Americans over the age of 60. "I didn't...

It's a safe bet there's Safewalk fun; West Dearborn Street is alive with the sights and sounds (and lots of candy) of Halloween.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: AMY ABERN amy.abern@heraldtribune.com ENGLEWOOD -- At 4:30 Sunday afternoon, West Dearborn Street looked like a ghost town. An hour later, the streets were filled with witches, fairies, ninjas, vampires and ghosts for the Olde...

Campaign '04 had its moments.(A SECTION)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... Byline: Daryl Lease My wife has taken to gurgling like Linda Blair in "The Exorcist" whenever a political candidate appears on our TV screen. I can't say I much blame her. This year's campaign commercials were so vile I half-expected...

Find a better balance; Skate park costs should be reasonable -- for users and taxpayers.(A SECTION)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... Skateboarding is considered an "extreme" sport, but that shouldn't mean "extremely expensive." Costs should be reasonable, for taxpayers as well as skating aficionados. Sarasota's city-run skate park has found it hard to achieve that...

Some hazards of the small caps.(BUSINESS WEEKLY)(Streetwise)(Column)
November 1, 2004... Byline: Lauren Rudd Some comments by a columnist for a well-known business newspaper caught my eye recently. He wrote that after 10 years of writing columns, his investment optimism had taken a beating and that it was increasingly clear...

BANKRUPTCIES.(BUSINESS WEEKLY)
November 1, 2004... Charlotte County, Chapter 13 Rutkowski, Vincent, 133 Waterside St., Port Charlotte, 04-20232. Thomas, Marie L., 2575 Lake View Blvd., Port Charlotte, 04-20356. Charlotte County, Chapter 7 Bailey, Ted Lemual, 17180 Trotwood...

Night of the living pumpkin.(FLORIDA WEST)(Column)
November 1, 2004... Byline: David Grimes A Halloween night of horror: 3 p.m.: Have restorative afternoon nap interrupted by wife who informs me in that sarcastic tone of hers that since it is Halloween it might be nice if someone hauled his lazy butt off...

This audience is all ears.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: FRANCINE MILFORD francine.milford@heraldtribune.com Reading to adults can be very hard for beginning readers, who are often corrected and judged on how well, or how fast, they can read. Being able to read to someone who just...

Institute provides help to small businesses.(BUSINESS WEEKLY)
November 1, 2004... Robert A. Normand has opened the Profit Management Institute in Sarasota. The institute provides guidance, expertise and direction to owners of small and emerging businesses to help them improve managerial skills and abilities and increase...

REAL ESTATE.(BUSINESS WEEKLY)
November 1, 2004... LEASES Elite Motor Cars has leased approximately 1,280 square feet of space zoned PID for Internet Car Sales at 6245 Clark Center Road, Sarasota, from Clydene Locklear. Marcia Cuttler of American Property Group of Sarasota Inc. handled...

'Pennies' go to help Humane Society.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Vineland Elementary School students raised $1,016.60 for the Suncoast Humane Society to use to help care for pets displaced by Hurricane Charley. Hundreds of animals were brought in after the storm, then fed, medicated and housed until...

Beware the phosphate industry; Make the county mining ordinance as tough as possible.(A SECTION)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... As the Manatee County Commission is keenly aware, Florida's phosphate industry consistently falls short of its promises to protect the environment. Nothing, absolutely nothing, in the regulatory process should underestimate that fact. ...

IN DEMAND; MOBILE HOME MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW DESPITE HURRICANES.(BUSINESS WEEKLY)
November 1, 2004... Byline: STEPHEN FRATER stephen.frater@heraldtribune.com After the recent hurricanes demolished thousands of mobile homes across Florida, some real estate experts speculated that the manufactured housing industry would wither away with TV...

Schools harness a hurricane; Teachers find ways to base lessons on Charley, and students get an emotional outlet as well.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: KIM HACKETT kim.hackett@heraldtribune.com PORT CHARLOTTE -- Hurricane Charley has been a learning experience for nearly everyone in Charlotte County. Now some teachers are using the storm experience to help students...

Sugar cane was a cash crop for farmers.(B SECTION)
November 1, 2004... Byline: Morgan Stinemetz Dr. Joseph Braden and his brother Hector settled on the south side of the Manatee River. Their plantation stretched back from the intersection of the Manatee and the Braden rivers. The Bradens had about 900...

Neasman is 'Noles' engine.(SPORTS)(At Home)(Column)
November 2, 2004... Byline: Alan Dell On a Southeast High football team stocked with talent, Marquel Neasman is the unsung hero, the indispensable cog that keeps the machine running. The quarterback is the perfect fit for a team that will carry a perfect...

Lots of treats available at the YMCA.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... The YMCA Child Watch program celebrated Halloween early this year. Youngsters and a few adults paraded throughout the Franz Ross YMCA Branch, yelling "Trick or Treat" at each office, and exercise areas. Their candy containers were full by...

Panthers roll to 8-0 victory in opener.(SPORTS)
November 2, 2004... Byline: STAFF REPORT BRADENTON -- The Bradenton Christian boys soccer team cruised through the opening round of the District 6 fall soccer tournament Monday at BCS. The Panthers disposed of Community Christian School of Port...

Both parties give all to get voters to polls.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Byline: JEREMY WALLACE jeremy.wallace@heraldtribune.com They are on the roads, on the phones and in your neighborhood. Just hours away from what both sides say may be the most important election ever, Democrats and Republicans in...

Dance spurs creativity in Kara Henry.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Byline: MARILYN CARPENTER CORRESPONDENT Kara Henry, 16, has gotten more from dance lessons than just learning how to dance and the opportunity to wear pretty costumes. After competing in the On Stage America competition in Lakeland...

BRIEF.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Woman, 21, injured in ATV accident PORT CHARLOTTE -- A 21-year-old woman was injured Monday afternoon when an all-terrain vehicle flipped, an emergency official said. The wreck happened about 4:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Atwater...

Blessing of animals at Episcopal school.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Saint Stephen's Episcopal School held its annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony recently. The lower school playground was filled with visitors and students who brought their pets to the school for a special blessing. The blessings were...

BHS student is on a path to success.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Byline: BROOKSIE BERGEN CORRESPONDENT Gina Teofilak, a senior at Booker High School, chose the career path of engineering when she was still in middle school, and took every step along the way to make that dream come true. It was her...

Obituaries.(B SECTION)(Obituary)
November 2, 2004... CHARLOTTE COUNTY Lucille Anderson Lucille Anderson, 83, Port Charlotte, died Oct. 29, 2004. She was born March 27, 1921, in Columbus, Ohio, and came to the Charlotte County area in 2002 from Westerville, Ohio. Survivors...

SinoFresh CFO resigns, gets job closer to home.(BUSINESS)
November 2, 2004... Byline: LAUREN MAYK lauren.mayk@heraldtribune.com ENGLEWOOD -- Russell R. Lee III, who helped guide SinoFresh Healthcare through a bumpy first year as a publicly traded company, resigned effective Friday as the nasal spray company's chief...

Hurricane Jeanne jobless benefits are extended; The filing deadline for residents in affected areas in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties is Nov. 25.(BUSINESS)
November 2, 2004... Byline: STEPHEN FRATER stephen.frater@heraldtribune.com The filing period for federal unemployment aid for victims of Hurricane Jeanne has been extended until Nov. 25. The extended benefits apply to residents of 46 Florida counties,...

North Port Stallions finish unbeaten.(SPORTS)
November 2, 2004... Byline: CHRIS DELL CORRESPONDENT NORTH PORT -- The North Port Stallions Junior Pee Wee team clinched the Division II Peace River Conference title last Saturday with a 33-0 romp over the Englewood Cats to finish the season undefeated. ...

Election recommendations; A summary provided by the Herald-Tribune Editorial Board.(A SECTION)(Editorial)
November 2, 2004... The Herald-Tribune Editorial Board has made recommendations in most of the races that will appear on today's general election ballot. As a service to our readers, we offer a summary of those recommendations. For district-only voting, check...

Globe-trotting neurologist finds rewards in volunteer practice.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Byline: FRANCINE MILFORD francine.milford@heraldtribune.com After more than 20 years of service to the community, Venice neurologist Dr. Manuel Jose Mier, 74, closed his private practice recently and began offering his services to the...

4A-11 champion Tarpons will have rematch with Mariner in playoffs.(SPORTS)
November 2, 2004... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI dennis.maffezzoli@heraldtribune.com The Charlotte High football team will get a chance to avenge one of its two losses during the first round of the playoffs. Following a three-way tiebreaker for the runner-up...

Obituaries.(B SECTION)(Obituary)
November 2, 2004... SARASOTA COUNTY Harry M. Batty Harry M. Batty, 90, Venice, died Oct. 18, 2004. He was born Aug. 30, 1914, in Spencer, Neb., and came to Venice 15 years ago from Iowa. He worked as a farmer. He was a member of the Masons, the Elks...

Don't expect Galloway back in Bucs' lineup Sunday.(SPORTS)
November 2, 2004... Byline: TOM BALOG tom.balog@heraldtribune.com TAMPA -- The return of Tampa Bay wide receiver Joey Galloway was put on hold Monday by Bucs head coach Jon Gruden. Galloway is listed as "doubtful to questionable" for Sunday's home game...

Education Notes.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Pentangle staff wins awards Manatee Community College's Pentangle humanities magazine recently won first place for general excellence at the Florida Community College Press Association conference in Fort Lauderdale. Pentangle staff and...

King kids to attend Braden River.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Byline: TIFFANY LANKES tiffany.lankes@heraldtribune.com MANATEE COUNTY -- King Middle School students will be bused to classes at Braden River High School while their school is being rebuilt, despite objections from some parents. The...

Cougars will miss Baker.(SPORTS)(Column)
November 2, 2004... Byline: Chad Brockhoff It will be strange not to see Kerry Baker on the Cardinal Mooney High sidelines next season. Baker, the school's quarterbacks and receivers coach, will coach his final game on Friday night when the Cougars visit...

The best, the banal for sweeps month.(FLORIDA WEST)
November 2, 2004... Byline: JAY HANDELMAN jay.handelman@heraldtribune.com Assuming that the presidential election is resolved within a day or two, election fever will give way to the November sweeps, one of four months when networks stack their schedules with...

Miami Dade CC grabs free-scoring victory; Manatee drops season opener, 108-102; Lancers' Life, Beck combine for 55 points.(SPORTS)
November 2, 2004... Byline: BRIAN NEWBERRY CORRESPONDENT BRADENTON -- Scoring points was not a problem at Hal Chasey Gymnasium Monday night. The Manatee Community College men's basketball team came up on the short end of a 108-102 decision against Miami...

GOP says it will challenge voters based on felon list.(A SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Byline: CHRIS DAVIS, MATTHEW DOIG and VICTOR HULL STAFF WRITERS Florida Republicans announced Monday that they will move forward with a plan that could stop thousands of convicted felons from participating in today's election. About...

Judge refuses to lower bail against driver in Harris case.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Byline: MIKE SAEWITZ mike.saewitz@heraldtribune.com SARASOTA -- Barry Seltzer, the man accused of swerving his car toward U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris as she campaigned on a street corner last week, came to court Monday hoping to get his...

Home-goods retail store complements design business.(BUSINESS)(What's in Store)(Column)
November 2, 2004... Byline: Lauren Mayk The merchandise inside Vendome is eclectic, mixing oversized grass green and citrus yellow glassware with French country fabric and light fixtures made of carved wood. But it's the houses that proprietor Patrick...

Trial soon for man in assault.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Byline: STAFF REPORT PUNTA GORDA -- The trial of an Englewood man shot in the arm by a deputy sheriff who said the suspect had pointed a gun at him is set to begin next week. Brian Sean Tice, 39, is charged with aggravated assault...

Martinez, Castor look to stars for lift.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Byline: JAMIE MANFUSO jamie.manfuso@heraldtribune.com PORT CHARLOTTE -- Fearful of offending storm-weary residents, candidates this campaign season have mostly bypassed Charlotte County. But 13 hours before the polls open here,...

Correction.(B SECTION)(Correction Notice)
November 2, 2004... The husband of Robin Peters of Sarasota, who was quoted in a Florida Poll story Saturday, never served in the military.

A yacht club wedding for Glass, Allan.(FLORIDA WEST)(Column)
November 2, 2004... Byline: Marjorie North Author Leslie Glass had daughter Lindsey as her maid of honor and son Alex as her escort when she walked down the aisle to exchange "I do's" with Jim Allan the other afternoon at Bird Key Yacht Club... the Rev....

Hough, Harris nominated.(SPORTS)(At Home)(Column)
November 2, 2004... Byline: Perry Pentz Venice High's Lisa Hough and Russ Harris are being recognized for more than their athletic ability. Academic and community service involvement are a among the reasons they were nominated for the Wendy's High School...

News Updates.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Deputies participate in Tampa Police run CHARLOTTE COUNTY -- Two Charlotte County deputy sheriffs participated in the Oct. 9 Tampa Police Memorial 5-K Run and thanked the host city for its assistance here after Hurricane Charley. Sgt....

Placida project mostly finished.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Byline: DARLA McFARLAND darla.mcfarland@heraldtribune.com ENGLEWOOD -- County officials have stopped the clock on the Placida Road widening project, 20 months after the contract's projected finish date. The delays in finishing the...

Education Notes.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Venture Crew seeking youth and adult volunteers Englewood United Methodist Church invites Englewood area youth, between the ages of 14-20, to participate in the Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew. Programs include aquatic activities such as...

Editorial recommendations; A summary provided by the Herald-Tribune Editorial Board.(A SECTION)(Editorial)
November 2, 2004... The Herald-Tribune Editorial Board has made recommendations in most of the races that will appear on today's general election ballot. As a service to our readers, we offer a summary of those recommendations. For district-only voting, check...

News Updates.(B SECTION)
November 2, 2004... Vendors sought for Taste benefit PALM ISLAND -- Organizers are accepting applications for vendors and restaurants to participate in the Taste of the Islands benefit event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4 on Palm Island. The cost is $35...