Sarasota Herald Tribune articles from October 2009

Sarasota Herald Tribune archives from October 2009

Herald Tribune Obituaries.
October 31, 2009... Sept. 11, 1926 - Oct. 28, 2009 Dorothy Williamson Anderson, 83, of Sarasota, formerly of Venice, died Oct. 28, 2009. A Eucharist service will be celebrated at Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota, at a later date. Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home...

Burton leads Indians.
October 31, 2009... Byline: ALAN DELL Correspondent CLASS 5A-10: Senior quarterback accounts for five touchdowns in showdown In more than two decades of a coaching career that includes winning four state championships, Manatee High head football coach Joe...

Green leads the way in Palmetto's victory.
October 31, 2009... Byline: TOM BALOG, Staff Writer tom.balog@heraldtribune.com CRUISE CONTROL: Tiger RB scores three TDs in team's 3rd straight win Marquis Green reinforced once again how receptive he has become to playing offense Friday night, and why he...

Largo trounces Sarasota.
October 31, 2009... Byline: JODY ROYCE, Staff Writer jody.royce@heraldtribune.com TOUGH LOSS: Sailors hang with Packers for three quarters before losing 7th of season The Sarasota Sailors had their chances. The Largo Packers had other ideas for Senior...

Riverview blanks ball-hogging North Port.
October 31, 2009... Byline: DONNIE WILKIE Correspondent CLASS 5A-10 Wilson returns blocked kick to lead Rams Riverview provided the football field, the food - even the Homecoming festivities. But North Port was hogging the ball. Yes, North Port. Jesse...

Falcons crush Celtics.
October 31, 2009... Byline: BRUCE ROBINS Correspondent CLASS 1B-6: Saint Stephen's keeps playoff hopes alive with win Needing a win to keep its faint playoff hopes alive, Saint Stephen's responded in a big way, by handing St. John Neumann a 38-15 drubbing in...

Bradenton Prep blanks Temple Christian.
October 31, 2009... Byline: BRIAN NEWBERRY Correspondent Bradenton Prep 63, Temple Christian 0 Quartback Zach Hammond passed for 113 yards and three touchdowns while teammate Jared Williams ran for 184 yards and two touchdowns to lead Bradenton Prep to a 63-0...

Mooney rallies but comes up just short.
October 31, 2009... Byline: BRIAN NEWBERRY Correspondent CLIFFHANGER: Cougars score late TD but miss two-point conversion Cardinal Mooney came up one play short in its attempt to spoil homecoming for Clearwater Central Catholic. After trailing 26-7, the...

Sneaking a victory.
October 31, 2009... Byline: CHRIS DELL Correspondent CLASS 3A-10: Fisher's short TD run give Pirates a victory in final seconds Murphy's Law states it clear: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. This has been the Tornadoes' season in a nutshell. ...

Panthers drop second straight.
October 31, 2009... Byline: CURTIS WILLIAMS Correspondent CLASS 1B-6: Evangelical Christian dominates play behind QB Colton Lynch After opening the season with seven convincing wins, Bradenton Christian School lost for the first time last week against...

ODA clinches district.
October 31, 2009... Byline: CHRIS ANDERSON, Staff Writer chris.anderson@heraldtribune.com CLASS 1B-6: A.J. Strong scores game-winning touchdown The finish was thrilling, the win was monumental and the celebration was subdued. That sums up Out-of-Door...

Seminoles run over Manta Rays in rout.
October 31, 2009... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI, Staff Writer dennis.maffezzoli@heraldtribune.com CLASS 3A-10: Southeast RB LeTray Fagins rushes for three TDs against Lemon Bay The Southeast High football team learned its lesson. Earlier this season, the...

Attack of the plants.
October 31, 2009... Byline: MARTY FUGATE Correspondent In both versions of "The Little Shop of Horrors," Audrey II commanded Seymour to "feed me." Blood that is. The Peter Gabriel-era Genesis had a song called "Revenge of the Giant Hogweed," in which marauding,...

Death penalty? Yes and no.
October 31, 2009... Byline: Waldo Proffitt But, before I explain that unsatisfactory answer, let me summarize the arguments usually cited for and against the death penalty. I plagiarize freely from assorted sources on the Internet. For: The death penalty...

Drywall report offers a theory for symptoms.
October 31, 2009... Byline: AARON KESSLER The report issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and other agencies posits that victims might be experiencing "neurogenic inflammation" brought on by the "trigeminal nerve," which branches out behind the...

More time to reap than to sow? It's the age of 'gardening for hire'.
October 31, 2009... Byline: KATE SPINNER Jami Pagan is a financial adviser with a passion for cooking. He loves using fresh herbs and vegetables. But "I don't have a green thumb," Pagan said. "I don't have the time or the patience." So Ted Burt, a former...

On Venice's ballot, echoes of 2007 contest.
October 31, 2009... Byline: KIM HACKETT and ZAC ANDERSON Staff Writers VENICE -- Opposition to growth brought three newcomers into City Hall in 2007 and changed the course of city policy, from building height restrictions to growth and air traffic at the Venice...

A park's lessons.
October 31, 2009... Byline: THOMAS BECNEL Too depressing. He would much rather discuss his volunteer work at Oscar Scherer State Park, where he developed a series of Saturday youth programs. "If I can pull a few kids away from their PlayStations and Game...

'Beirut building' is toppled after 20 years of wrangling.
October 31, 2009... Byline: CHRIS GERBASI Correspondent With an initial thud on the roof from demolition equipment and then a breakthrough that brought cheers, the concrete "Beirut building" slowly started to come down Friday. A group of about 50 residents...

San Marco Plaza merchants worry about a shaky future.
October 31, 2009... Byline: HALLE STOCKTON The land where San Marco Plaza visionary Stanley Appel planned to build a luxurious but affordable hotel went into mortgage foreclosure in early October. About a week later, the veteran real estate businessman...

Ultimate outgrows 'spirit'.
October 31, 2009... Byline: Thomas Becnel As the game gets bigger -- this weekend, the Sarasota Polo Club welcomes 60 teams and 1,500 players -- it might be losing the little things that made it special in the first place. I'm talking about "Spirit of the...

Musical melange is fun.
October 31, 2009... Byline: JAY HANDELMAN You have to give credit to the Players Theatre for trying something different and to Artistic Director Jeffery Kin for having a clever idea. But what might have sounded good on paper -- an original show mixing...

Stimulus job count is murky.
October 31, 2009... Byline: GARY FINEOUT and DOUG SWORD H-T Capital Bureau TALLAHASSEE -- Depending on who's doing the counting, the massive infusion of federal stimulus into the state has saved or created from nearly 30,000 jobs to more than 64,000 since it was...

Birds of many feathers must learn to coexist.
October 31, 2009... Byline: KATE SPINNER Northern tourists, native beachgoers and snowy plovers will have to coexist on Siesta Key Beach. Sarasota County plans to add parking spaces at Beach Access 7, between Siesta Village and the main public beach, because...

Lakewood Ranch wins district title.
October 31, 2009... Byline: PHIL DENIS, Correspondent CLASS 2A-9: Ashley Reid and John Silvers claim four firsts each The Lakewood Ranch High girls and boys swim teams won the combined team championship at the Class 2A-District 9 Swimming & Diving Meet at...

Manatee takes loss, and rivalry goes on.
October 31, 2009... Byline: Doug Fernandes Neither green nor red. Off-white, with stripes. Strictly neutral. "So," the friendly man asked as he strolled past my car, "who are you rooting for?" No one, really. "Oh," he said, resuming his walk,...

Herald Tribune Obituaries.
October 31, 2009... Sept. 11, 1926 - Oct. 28, 2009 Dorothy Williamson Anderson, 83, of Sarasota, formerly of Venice, died Oct. 28, 2009. A Eucharist service will be celebrated at Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota, at a later date. Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home...

Herald Tribune Obituaries.
October 30, 2009... Nov. 23, 1919 - Oct. 28, 2009 Marie Frueh Boaz, 89, of Sarasota, formerly of Pennsauken, N.J., died Oct. 28, 2009. Services will be held in Cherry Hill, N.J. Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, is handling the arrangements. ...

CORRECTIONS.(Correction notice)
October 30, 2009... The State College of Florida's Venice campus has an enrollment of 3,395. An article in Wednesday's Herald-Tribune included an incorrect figure. Ernie Simmons, the father of Sarasota Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's 2009 Hero of Hope Joe...

Halloween? A do-as-you-please holiday for serious fun.
October 30, 2009... Byline: Kathy Silverberg After perusing the dozens of catalogs I receive in the mail almost daily at this time of year, I can believe it. As an indulgent grandmother, I get more than my share of catalogs touting all manner of children's...

As a certain little critter shows, bonds are not the only answer.
October 30, 2009... Byline: Lauren Rudd What it does resemble is the Wall Street bull. When many on Wall Street were crying the blues, I had a 12-month target price on Badger's shares of $26 for an annual gain of 11.7 percent over a price back then of $23.28....

Changing times bring a Halloween makeover.
October 30, 2009... Byline: TIFFANY LANKES With Halloween just around the corner, one could reasonably assume these students dressed up to celebrate the annual night of ghosts and goblins. But in reality, Halloween and its ghoulish elements are not mentioned....

Districts' cupboards are bare.
October 30, 2009... Byline: JOHN DAVIS The West Villages Improvement District is showing signs of financial strain, as the prolonged building slump has forced developers to shoulder millions in debt at this and other special districts in Florida. West...

Police inquiry of Venice candidate is sought.
October 30, 2009... Byline: KIM HACKETT A landscaper involved in a legal dispute with City Council candidate Harry Walia has asked police to investigate Walia for allegedly filing a false criminal complaint against him. But Venice police say they have no...

'Ultimate' victories just a fling away for these top teams.
October 30, 2009... Byline: THOMAS BECNEL The sport of Ultimate, reduced to two words, would be "Frisbee football." Teams pass a flying disc up and down a grassy field to reach the end zone. Highlights include long throws and diving catches, along with what...

FLU SHOTS WORRYING PARENTS.
October 30, 2009... Byline: CHRISTOPHER O'DONNELL and TIFFANY LANKES, Staff Writers They are battling to overcome perceptions spread by word of mouth and the Internet that the new vaccine is untested or that swine flu is not dangerous. In Sarasota County,...

Answering to a higher calling.
October 30, 2009... Byline: CHRIS ANDERSON He told the kids they mattered, but they had heard it all before. So why listen? What made this guy's message any different? What did Lawrence Burton ever do? But if it earned the respect of the troubled youths at...

Owners: Bucs not for sale.
October 30, 2009... Byline: TOM BALOG The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ownership shot down a report as erroneous from a Tampa sports talk radio host on 620-AM WDAE Thursday morning that the team is being put up for sale. The Business Insider Web site, picking up the...

Ex-coach involved in crash is charged.
October 30, 2009... Byline: TODD RUGER Former Braden River High School football coach Josh Hunter had a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit while driving an SUV that crashed in March and killed his best friend and fellow coach, Hunter's...

Drywall report settles little.
October 30, 2009... Byline: AARON KESSLER A report issued Thursday by federal agencies investigating Chinese drywall left open most of the fundamental questions surrounding the problematic wallboard. Federal officials said that they needed more testing, and...

In reversal, District 13 fundraising dries up.
October 30, 2009... Byline: JEREMY WALLACE, H-T Political Writer Over the past eight years, congressional races here have been among the most competitive and expensive in the nation. But U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is becoming more entrenched as a two-term...

Recession waning?... But in Florida, a deeper morass and a longer slog.
October 30, 2009... Byline: MICHAEL POLLICK and MICHAEL BRAGA But economists and other experts warn that Florida still has a long painful period of atonement ahead to pay for the sins of the housing boom. The recession in the Sunshine State is both more...

Bradenton expected to get Class A team.
October 30, 2009... Byline: PHIL DENIS, Correspondent FSL: Reds and Pirates' teams will swap cities and leagues The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds are expected to finalize a sale Saturday that would amount to the switching of cities and leagues for...

Venice makes quick work of Naples Gulf Coast in 3.
October 30, 2009... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI CLASS 5A-10: Indians capture their 14th district title in 16 years Brian Wheatley took over the Venice High volleyball program in 1994. Since that time the Indians have not won a district title two seasons -- 1995...

Venice makes quick work of Naples Gulf Coast in 3.
October 30, 2009... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI CLASS 5A-10: Indians capture their 14th district title in 16 years Brian Wheatley took over the Venice High volleyball program in 1994. Since that time the Indians have not won a district title two seasons -- 1995...

Residents of Tara objecting to bridge.
October 30, 2009... Byline: DALE WHITE Residents of the Tara neighborhood who are fighting a bridge that would bring more traffic to their area are looking eastward for a solution. The residents of Tara -- located south of State Road 70 just west of...

Well-crafted 'Mystery Plays' offers intrigue.
October 30, 2009... Byline: Jay Handelman The show, which opened Wednesday at the FSU/Asolo Conservatory, features two mystery stories with a subtle and surprising connection, and introduced by Danny Jones as Mr. Mystery, who sets a dark and brooding tone. ...

Ram girls, Sailor boys race to county crowns.
October 30, 2009... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI Sarah Miller peeked. But it was not a bad thing. Running alone approaching the finish line, Miller looked back. When the Riverview High sophomore did not see anyone on her heels, it made her more determined to...

DeSoto wins 3A-11 title.
October 30, 2009... Byline: DONNIE WILKIE, Correspondent VOLLEYBALL: Bulldogs top Mooney in 4 for 20th straight at home As Cardinal Mooney High's volleyball team discovered again Thursday night, it's never a good idea to play small-school power DeSoto County...

Midwife to discuss maternal health.
October 30, 2009... Byline: ANNA SCOTT anna.scott@heraldtribune.com Ina May Gaskin, who has been called the mother of modern midwifery, will be in Sarasota this weekend for a panel discussion of maternal health issues. On Sunday she will appear alongside Dr....

Stamkos' two goals lift Lightning.
October 30, 2009... Byline: JODY ROYCE NHL: Second-year defenseman's goals both come on a power play Five days away from competition did some wonders for the Tampa Bay Lightning. That, and a sour taste from the Bolts' last meeting with Ottawa. Steven...

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October 29, 2009... Byline: CHRISTINE HAWES Correspondent The House of Fright, the first-ever haunted house at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Convention Center, features a bit of everything in its effort to offer a "fun scare," says spokesperson Dale...

In his satirical 'November,'.
October 29, 2009... Byline: SU BYRON Correspondent You have to expect a few strong words in a David Mamet play, but in "November," they're coming from the president of the United States. The subject in this case is President Charles Smith, who is depicted as...

Outgrowing her roots.
October 29, 2009... Byline: ABBY WEINGARTEN Correspondent The Charlotte High School graduate, who splits her time between Los Angeles and New York, has been compared to Billie Holiday, Barbra Streisand and Ella Fitzgerald for her vocal strengths. Her debut...

What's the difference between a musical and an operetta?
October 29, 2009... Byline: SU BYRON Correspondent Not at all, says Jeffrey Kin, artistic director of the Players Theatre and the creator of "Red Hot Operetta," which opens today. "An operetta is the missing link between classic opera and contemporary musical...

Herald Tribune Obituaries.
October 29, 2009... Dec. 27, 1919 - Oct. 27, 2009 Leon J. Davidowski Sr., 89, of Sarasota, formerly of East Brunswick, N.J., died Oct 27, 2009. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Beneva Christian Church, with services starting at 11 a.m. Wiegand...

If you can't scare up fun, you must be one of the undead.
October 29, 2009... Byline: Steve Echeverria Jr. OK, kids, it's time to share Halloween with the grown-ups. With the threat of the H1N1 virus, a global economic crisis and countless real-world terrors, adults are finding plenty reasons to dress up, party and...

In his satirical 'November,' Mamet skewers politicians.
October 29, 2009... Byline: SU BYRON Correspondent The subject in this case is President Charles Smith, who is depicted as a cash-poor bully with a mouth fouler than, well, characters in such Mamet plays as "Speed-the-Plow," "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "American...

'This Is It' for Jackson.
October 29, 2009... Byline: CHRISTOPHER LLOYD Correspondent With each passing year, his musical hits grew more remote, his dazzling dance moves fading into the remoteness of iconography. "Billie Jean" and "Thriller" are to us now what "Hound Dog" was when they...

NEW CD REVIEWS.(Sound recording review)
October 29, 2009... Byline: Gerry Galipault SACRIFICIUM The premier opera singer passionately unearths Baroque-era arias performed by the castrati, Italian boys who were castrated to keep their voices from breaking. Simply breathtaking. Check out: "Come nave...

Cheap Thrills.
October 29, 2009... Byline: CHRISTINE HAWES Correspondent 2-7 p.m. Sunday. Sarasota Sailing Squadron, 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway. $15. florida.sierraclub.org/sarasota In a day pegged as a chance to "explore, enjoy and protect," the Sierra Club of...

A case of the blues.
October 29, 2009... Byline: Heather Dunhill Attendance was up from last year, with more than 7,000 flocking to the stadium and staking a claim to a piece of the outfield from 11 a.m. on into the evening. Headliners Little Feat took to the stage about 8 p.m....

Heather Dunhill's 4 questions.
October 29, 2009... Byline: Heather Dunhill If you're reading this social column then no doubt you've heard of Margaret Wise, who relocated to Sarasota in 1998 with her husband, Bill. Single-handedly she's raised millions of dollars for local charities. Maybe...

Performers give haunting show.
October 29, 2009... Byline: KHARLI ROSE Correspondent There was a full moon in Venice on Saturday, and plenty of spooky acts and songs followed. The Venice Performing Arts Series showcased local talent in "Halloween: Moonlight Madness and the Desperate Diva"...

Shriners celebrate at annual fall picnic.
October 29, 2009... Byline: JODI WALUKONIS Correspondent Amusing activities and appetite appeasing were both part of Saturday afternoon event at the Shriners on Beneva Road. Marilyn Yoder at the Hillbilly Group table had crafts and Sahib Hillbillies hats for...

REVIEW.
October 29, 2009... Byline: JAY HANDELMAN "In the Heights" may bounce along to hip hop and salsa rhythms but it's really an old-fashioned kind of musical, in all the best ways. The Tony Award-winning musical that launched its first national tour at the Tampa...

KING MUM AT COURT HEARING.
October 29, 2009... Byline: TODD RUGER Michael King passed on his final chance Wednesday to address the judge who will ultimately decide if he receives a death sentence. King appeared in court Wednesday for the first time since a jury unanimously recommended...

Lyons: A sad, late night on the highway veers into something even worse.
October 29, 2009... Byline: Tom Lyons Maybe it wasn't. My wife and two sons and I were driving home, all of us upset, from an unexpected Saturday night trip to a veterinary ER. We had learned that our sweet yellow Labrador, a wonderful dog we've loved since...

Weston's Resort meeting scuttled on lawyer's advice.
October 29, 2009... Byline: CHRIS GERBASI, Correspondent Little more than a week after it was announced, a Charlotte County planning meeting to discuss Weston's Resort was abruptly canceled. The design charrette was called off after owner Debbie Weston's...

Venice's airport draws new scrutiny.
October 29, 2009... Byline: KIM HACKETT A federal transportation department reviewer will visit Venice next month for a two-day audit of the city's airport operations, including the runways and the Venice Jet Center. The visit is part of growing federal...

Add jobs, get a break in taxes?
October 29, 2009... Byline: DOUG SWORD Spurred by what appears to be overwhelming public support, Sarasota County wants to start giving tax breaks to businesses offering to bring high-paying jobs here. Only voters, however, can grant that power. County...

It's Freeman's turn to drive.
October 29, 2009... Byline: TOM BALOG TAMPA BAY BUCS: Rookie takes over at quarterback for struggling franchise With nothing left to lose but nine more games, Raheem Morris is turning the Tampa Bay offense, his winless Buccaneers team, and his own head...

Pirates advance to final.
October 29, 2009... Byline: DENNIS MAFFEZZOLI When Steve Haugh surfed the Internet and found Seminole Osceola defeated Lakewood Ranch, he sent e-mails to his players. It was not so much that the Warriors won, it was how they won. Losing the first two...

Bayshore falls short.
October 29, 2009... Byline: DONNIE WILKIE, Correspondent VOLLEYBALL: Bruins were hoping for first regional in 22 years The same team that ended Manatee's high hopes in last fall's high school volleyball playoffs struck again Wednesday night. This time, it...

Bradenton puts predators on notice to keep low profile on Halloween.
October 29, 2009... Byline: HALLE STOCKTON Police tell registered sex offenders that they will be watched Local authorities will be keeping tabs on high-risk sex offenders Saturday as costumed children hit the streets and scout for candy on Halloween. ...

City attorney blasts police in his memo.
October 29, 2009... Byline: TODD RUGER The city's top legal adviser has written a caustic memo to city leaders, calling on them to "take control" of the Sarasota Police Department, which he says has fought against him on legal matters and could cost taxpayers...

Herald Tribune Obituaries.
October 28, 2009... Nov. 1, 1920 - Oct. 24, 2009 Benny Boatwright, 88, of Sarasota, died Oct. 24, 2009. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Osprey, Sarasota. Burial will be in Sarasota Memorial Park Cemetery, Sarasota, with...

Young chef has sweet success.
October 28, 2009... Byline: Linda Brandt Chefs take pleasure in sharing their favorite foods and flavors and combining them in creative ways. Approximately 10 months ago, in the kitchen of Honey Crust Restaurant and Pizzeria in Sarasota, Delaney created a new...

Savor a taste of India.
October 28, 2009... Byline: JACK D. WINNER Correspondent The newest addition in this category is Gateway to India, which opened recently on Hillview Street (ironically, almost next door to Chutney's, another popular Indian restaurant). But the good news is...

TRICKS & TREATS.
October 28, 2009... Byline: KRISTINE NICKEL Correspondent But, how did we get to the place where Halloween is now the second largest holiday in America? It's an ancient celebration with a storied history that starts with the Celts. The Celts, who lived 2,000...

Eric Ernst: This fee has unfair impact on restaurant's expansion.
October 28, 2009... Byline: Eric Ernst He fenced in the vacant land next to his building, set up tables, hired musicians and opened the area for food and drinks from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays. That was about six weeks ago, and customers loved it. ...

Cooking up food to benefit the girls.
October 28, 2009... Byline: WENDY DEWHURST Correspondent Nearly 200 people wearing their favorite team's colors attend the Best Tailgate Party on Saturday to benefit Just for Girls. Throughout the house, guest could place bids on silent auction items that...

Library rethinking its card policies.
October 28, 2009... Byline: DOUG SWORD People are pinching pennies these days, which is leading Sarasota County Libraries to waive its usual $1 fee to replace lost library cards and launch a tourist-season card for snowbirds. Waiving that fee, along with a...

Rally around the sea horse.
October 28, 2009... Byline: ABBY WEINGARTEN, Correspondent Mote Marine Laboratory is adamant about conserving Sarasota's sea horses -- in more ways than one. On Thursday, the institution is launching a public exhibit titled, "The Sea Horse Conservation...