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Girardi dances around Cubs rumors - From the Poughkeepsie Journal Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:20AMCHICAGO — Yankees manager Joe Girardi predicted the swarm of reporters and the flurry of questions, and so he decided to take one day to address the one topic that makes him so obviously uncomfortable. On the Yankees' first day in Chicago, Girardi took questions about his expiring contract and the managerial opening with the Cubs, but vowed not to talk about it again until the end of the season.
Aldi to open in Seminole; business improv workshop set; Dayton Andrews starts makeover Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:08AMTimes staff Thursday, August 26, 2010 SEMINOLE Aldi grocery opens door to deals Thursday Aldi supermarket will host a grand opening event from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the former World Savings Bank at 7777 Seminole Blvd. Each Aldi typically carries about 1,400 regularly stocked items, including fresh meat. Almost 95 percent of the products are sold under exclusive Aldi select brands. On ...
Matt Walker will be Tropicana Field's voice of Rays for a day Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:05AMBy Luis Perez, Times Staff Writer Friday, August 27, 2010 When Rays players stride to the plate Tuesday, it will be Matt Walker’s voice fans hear. Matt, 15, recorded announcements recently. ST. PETERSBURG The fans at Tropicana Field will hear only Matthew Walker's enthusiasm. "Now batting, No. 1 — Sean Rodriguez!" The charm that earned him the nickname "Matt the Sports Magnet." "Now batting, No ...
Twins acquire reliever Fuentes from Angels Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 1:45AMSEATTLE (AP) -- The first-place Minnesota Twins made their revamped bullpen more versatile for the pennant race by acquiring left-handed reliever and four-time All-Star Brian Fuentes from the Los Angeles Angels Friday for a player to be named.
Twins acquire reliever Fuentes from Angels Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:11AMPublished: Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 2:06 a.m. SEATTLE - The first-place Minnesota Twins made their revamped bullpen more versatile for the pennant race by acquiring left-handed reliever and four-time All-Star Brian Fuentes from the Los Angeles Angels Friday for a player to be named.
Twins acquire reliever Fuentes from Angels Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:08PMThe first-place Minnesota Twins made their revamped bullpen more versatile for the pennant race by acquiring left-handed reliever and four-time All-Star Brian Fuentes from the Los Angeles Angels Friday for a player to be named. Manager Ron Gardenhire said before Friday's series opener at Seattle that he will use the now-former Angels closer as a set up man for closer Matt Capps, and...
1B Shealy fights through tough season for PawSox Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:55PMPAWTUCKET - A big slugger with 169 MLB games under his belt with Colorado, Kansas City and five games in Boston this season, Ryan Shealy fully expected to provide more and better results for the Red Sox organization this year.
CEO Stacey Allaster works to widen WTA Tour's global appeal Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:04PMBy Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Friday, August 27, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — From her office on the 15th floor of the Bank of America building in downtown St. Petersburg, Women's Tennis Association chairwoman and CEO Stacey Allaster has one of the best views in town. To the east is a sparkling Tampa Bay. To the west are the trees and houses that dot the landscape leading to the Gulf of Mexico ...
Tampa Bay Storm coach Tim Marcum already looking toward 2011 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:50PMTAMPA — After a grueling 21-week season that spanned five months, Storm coach Tim Marcum certainly could use a break. Maybe some fishing or, perhaps, a few rounds of golf?
Girardi addresses Cubs opening Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:43PMCHICAGO — Yankees manager Joe Girardi predicted the swarm of reporters and the flurry of questions, and so he decided to take one day to address the one topic that makes him so obviously uncomfortable.
Sponsored By: Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 5:29AMNOTICE OF ZONING APPEAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 23rd day of August 2010, at 7:00 P.M., the Board of County Commissioners of Nassau County, Florida, will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing at the James S. Page Governmental Complex Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, Florida, to consider an application for Zoning Appeal filed by Michael S. Mullin, Rogers Towers, on behalf ...
NFL Capsules - League and Player News: McNabb throws TD pass; Redskins top Bills 42-17 Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 3:41AMLANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Donovan McNabb needed one series to shake off the newness of his surroundings. Mike Shanahan pronounced himself pleased with his Washington Redskins debut. And Albert Haynesworth played second-string nose tackle, then actually talked about it.
Tampa native John Ramil takes over TECO 34 years after starting there Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 2:11AMBy Ivan Penn, Times Staff Writer Friday, August 13, 2010 New TECO Energy chief executive officer John Ramil talks to John McLelland, managing director of fuels management, on Wednesday. After 34 years with TECO, the Tampa native takes over a company with 4,000 employees and $3.5 billion in annual revenue, succeeding longtime CEO Sherrill Hudson. For many underlings, it would have been one of ...
Readers' comments on business news Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 2:10AMFriday, August 13, 2010 Appliance rebates still on slow cycle | Aug. 13 Incompetence not a surprise The only question I have other than "where is my rebate?" would be "who is holding the money?" Does the federal government still have it? Or is it the state of Florida earning interest on it? Or, maybe American Express has it. $17 million would generate a lot of interest. Maybe they are all in on ...
Things to do for the week of August 15 Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 2:06AMTimes staff Friday, August 13, 2010 15 Today Orioles at Rays: The first 10,000 kids 14 and under receive a Matt Garza bobblehead. 1:40 p.m. Tropicana Field, 1 Stadium Drive, St. Petersburg. Call (888) 326-7297 or visit tampabay.rays.mlb.com. Free master ballet classes: Classes for advanced ballet dancers conducted by choreographer/dancer/instructor Christopher Fleming. Dancers must be 16 years ...
1B Shealy fights through tough season for PawSox Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 11:44PMPAWTUCKET - A big slugger with 169 MLB games under his belt with Colorado, Kansas City and five games in Boston this season, Ryan Shealy fully expected to provide more and better results for the Red Sox organization this year.
Community Calendar Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 9:16PMToday 08/14 • Mitchell High School Band Car Wash fundraiser, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tractor Supply, 8447 S.R. 54, New Port Richey. 727-376-2816.
Community Calendar Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 9:15PMNorth Pinellas community calendar, Aug. 14 - 20.
Greyhounds: Outside box has the edge at Derby Lane Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 7:06PMBy Don Jensen, Times Correspondent Friday, August 13, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG — Greyhounds break in unison from the 550-yard starting box, sprinting 150 yards into the first turn. The long straightaway and stretch are Derby Lane trademarks. "It gives a dog that's got good stretch hustle an opportunity to hit the turn clean," Derby Lane racing secretary Jerry Miller said. "Typically, a dog that can ...
American Public University System Appoints Dr. Chris Reynolds, CEM, as New Dean of Center for Teaching and Learning Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 4:38PMDr. Tom Phelan Succeeds Reynolds as Program Director, Emergency and Disaster Management and Fire Science
Jacksonville Sharks get fans to bite in first year Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 9:28PMThere will be no Arena Football League championship this year for the Jacksonville Sharks, but by almost every other standard, the season was a success. The volume was loud inside Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, and the numbers are clear: The Sharks carved themselves a share of the sports and entertainment market in Northeast Florida. The Sharks' first season ended last Friday with a ...
Gallahans find a home at Sportszone2 Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 9:08PMMarci and Rob Gallahan have a second home; however, they probably spend more time there than their real house.
Tony Dungy caps book tour with Tampa Bay stops Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 8:57PMGreeted with a hero's welcome - even though he's been away from home for just a couple of weeks - Tony Dungy signed copies of his newest book at three different stops across the region on Wednesday.
State Senate candidate Jim Norman has free car — plus car allowance Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 8:44PMBy Bill Varian, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 11, 2010 TAMPA — As part of his job with the Salvation Army, Hillsborough County Commissioner Jim Norman gets a free Toyota Camry from the charity for his travels on its behalf. Norman regularly uses the car for commission business, while collecting a $233 monthly car allowance from the county. The allowance has been as high as $600 in recent ...
Tampa Bay companies show strong quarterly gains, but not much hiring yet Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:08PMBy Robert Trigaux, Times Business Columnist Wednesday, August 11, 2010 For a state still clawing out of a recession and for a bay area still too prominent on "economically troubled" lists, take heart — if not near-term job hope. A look at the latest quarterly performances of more than a dozen of the larger publicly traded corporations based here suggests a groundswell of improvement is under way ...
North Pinellas health notes Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 4:01PMTimes staff Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Health notes Considering knee, hip replacement? Dr. Vincent Kiesel will present a free seminar on total hip or knee replacement and rehabilitation at 1 p.m. Friday at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, 1395 S Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. Reservations required. Call (727) 943-3600 anytime. • • • Community Health Centers of Pinellas will host a Back to School ...
Sounders FC weekly release of team news and notes Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 4:01PMRiding the crest of a swelling wave, the Seattle Sounders FC storms into Southern California on Saturday night for the sole purpose of getting its first win against Chivas USA. The Rave Green is unbeaten in eight matches over all competitions during the past month and has won four straight in MLS. Saturday's game begins at 8 p.m. PT at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Since its last trip ...
U.S. DOT Selects Port Manatee Project for America's Marine Highway Initiative Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:49PMPALMETTO, Fla.----The Manatee County Port Authority received word today that U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the designation of 18 Marine Highway Corridors and eight Marine Highway Projects that are now eligible to compete for federal funding through America’s Marine Highway Program.
Bank of America exec defends record Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:44PMIt's been a rough two years for Bank of America.
Braden in control as A's down Mariners Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:10PMSEATTLE -- Dallas Braden tossed a four-hitter for his fourth career complete game, Mark Ellis hit three doubles and drove in three runs, and the Oakland Athletics cruised to a 5-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Business - Oakland Athletics - Seattle Mariners - Maritime - Notice to Mariners
Deliquent tax bills put Bay area business on list Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 5:57AMThe Florida Department of Revenue is listing what is calls 'Florida's Delinquent Taxpayers' on its website.
Bucs' DT McCoy gets pointers from Warren Sapp Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 5:26AMFRED GOODALL Associated Press TAMPA -- Gerald McCoy grew up watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on television, admiring the play of Warren Sapp a ...
Bucs' McCoy gets pointers from Sapp Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 5:25AMTAMPA - Gerald McCoy grew up watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on television, admiring the play of Warren Sapp and envisioning himself becoming a dominant NFL defensive tackle, too.
NFL Capsules - AFC: Wayne and Mathis all business as Colts get started Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 4:11AMANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — The Colts can finally get down to business. First-round pick Jerry Hughes signed his contract Monday. Robert Mathis put on the pads and Reggie Wayne apologized to his teammates.
Town hall on Gulf restoration to be held tonight Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 4:00AMA town hall meeting is on tap this evening to discuss plans for the long-term restoration of the Gulf of Mexico after the nation's worst oil disaster.
NFL Capsules - NFC: Giants' veteran offensive line may face shakeup Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 3:56AMALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — When Eli Manning broke the huddle and walked to the line of scrimmage the past three years, there was always a security blanket in front of him.
Consumer lawyer Eric Seidel leaves Tampa Fox station after 19 years Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:46AMViewers may not have noticed, but consumer lawyer Eric Seidel has quietly left Tampa Fox affiliate WTVT-Ch. 13 after 19 years, departing the station to start his own legal and media firm. Seidel, 47, says the departure was amicable and...
Book Now Before the Deals Have Flown With AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:00AMAirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. , today launched a sale for travel to all of the airline's destinations with special low fares. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com, from their local travel agent or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN.
Armed with an education Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 11:11PMCody Cipriano considers himself extremely fortunate. While some of his UC Irvine classmates were scrambling to find jobs after graduation, Cipriano already had one waiting for him. But Cipriano is not using his degree in economics to trade stocks on Wall Street or sit behind a desk analyzing finances.
Candidates Discuss Issues Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 9:26PMBARTOW | Three candidates - two Democrats and one Republican - answered questions Monday night in their effort to replace U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, R-Bartow, in the 12th U.S. Congressional District seat.
Trade or No Trade, Red Sox Have Business to Take Care of Against Tigers Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 3:00AMJust minutes after the passage of the non-waiver trade deadline the Red Sox and Detroit Tigers will tangle in the second of three straight at Fenway Park on Saturday afternoon.
Candidate urges county not to cut Bayflite funding Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:03AMBy Anne Lindberg, Times Staff Writer Friday, July 30, 2010 Janet Long’s son works for the company that supplies Bayflite’s pilots. CLEARWATER — Pinellas County commissioners are considering cutting voluntary funding to Bayflite to help avoid raising the property tax rate for countywide emergency medical services. But state Rep. Janet Long, D-Seminole, thinks that's a bad idea. She wrote county ...
Sox get RHP Jackson from Arizona Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:02AMIf Edwin Jackson ends up the only acquisition for the White Sox after Saturday's 3 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline, manager Ozzie Guillen won't complain. "It's very big for us,'' he said Friday discussing the 26-year-old right-hander, who comes from Arizona for pitchers Daniel Hudson and minor league left-hander David Holmberg. "It's big because losing (Jake) Peavy was bad, and we've played well ...
Sox add arm to rotation Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:02AMCHICAGO -- If Edwin Jackson ends up the only acquisition for the White Sox after the non-waiver trade deadline today, manager Ozzie Guillen won't complain. "It's very big for us," Guillen said Friday, discussing the 26-year-old right-hander who comes from the Arizona Diamondbacks for righty Daniel Hudson and minor-league lefty David Holmberg. "It's big because losing (Jake) Peavy was bad, and we ...
McKenzie a big hit following lost season Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:07AMAfter missing his entire rookie season to injury, Tyrone McKenzie’s name has been mentioned this spring as a contributor and potential starter at inside linebacker. Tyrone McKenzie - Linebacker - Rookie - New England Patriots - Gary Guyton
White Sox get Jackson from Arizona Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:00AMThe Arizona Diamondbacks traded away an All-Star pitcher for the second time in a week, sending right-hander Edwin Jackson to the Chicago White Sox on Friday for rookie Daniel Hudson and prospect David Holmberg. Chicago White Sox - Arizona Diamondbacks - Edwin Jackson - Pitcher - United States
Allgood leads Talons past Oklahoma City Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:41AMOKLAHOMA CITY – The Talons took care of business Friday night, but it wasn't easy.
Mobile Marketing Firm Makes Big Move Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:00AMMomentum Mobile expands operations into Tampa Bay area.
COUNTDOWN TO TRAINING CAMP: Browns are revamped and ready Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:46PMBEREA — The first practice of Eric Mangini’s second training camp — a day many Browns fans thought would never arrive when the Browns were 1-11 on Dec. 7 last year — kicks off at 8:45 this morning with a wave of optimism that did not exist last year.
NFL Capsules: NFL won't punish Bengals RB Benson Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:56PMGEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — The NFL won't punish Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson for his offseason arrest involving an alleged bar fight in Texas.