Woman accused of killing Florida Lottery winner indicted by grand jury in TampaFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:34AMTAMPA, Fla. - The woman accused of killing a Florida Lottery winner has been formally charged with his murder. A grand jury in Tampa indicted Dorice "Dee Dee" Moore on a single count of first-degree murder Thursday.
The most advantageous places to retireTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:15PMWhere do you want to live in retirement? Most folks age in place. But there are those who spend their golden years in dreamy locales. Where are those places?
Live Active CulturesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:12PMPlant City began celebrating its annual harvest back in 1930, ranking this year’s 75th Florida Strawberry Festival (they took a few seasons off during WW II) among the area’s oldest ongoing tourist attractions. So you’d think they’d have figured out how to plan for it.
A Month of SundaysTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:10PMNot having to think about getting hit or killed by a car or truck allows for more free thought.
Top 10 Most Advantageous Places to RetireMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:44PMRISMEDIA, March 9, 2010—(MCT)—Where do you want to live in retirement? Most folks age in place, but there are those who spend their golden years in dreamy locales. The 100 most popular retirement towns for 2010 are—no surprise—mostly located in the…
Life Time Fitness Establishes New Guinness World Record Set for Largest Static Cycling ClassSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:34PMMINNEAPOLIS----Minneapolis’ Target Center Arena was transformed into the world’s largest cycling class today with the “Ride of a Lifetime.” Hosted by Life Time Fitness , the event was officially certified as a new Guinness World Record™ by Guinness Official, Kimberly Partrick, who attended the event and made the live post-event proclamation.
Newer Cape Harbour Neighborhood 4-Plex Unique Buying Opportunity Cape Coral FloridaFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:00PMLuxury Lifestyle Homes alerts cash flow and equity investment buyers or retiree buyers in Southwest Florida of an opportunity to purchase a newer, 4-plex directly across from Cape Coral, Florida’s upscale resort, Cape Harbour as a distress sale at a potential cash flow and equity price of under $375,000 or $75.21 a square foot.
New Exhibit Highlights Hot Springs as Birthplace of Bas...Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:03PMSpring training is now in full spring in Florida and Arizona for 30 Major League Baseball teams. However, many people don't realize that spring training actually got its start in Hot Springs.
Stage Set for 2010 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota CupFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:43AMCHANHASSEN, Minn.----Life Time Fitness, Inc. today announced the 2010 Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series Race to the Toyota Cup schedule. The internationally renowned Series, which is made up of several of the most prominent international-distance triathlon events in the U.S., expands in 2010 to include the Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon : PHLYTRI - June 27
Palomar Medical Presents New Aesthetic Products at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual MeetingThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:00AMBURLINGTON, Mass. -- Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. , a leading researcher and developer of light-based systems for cosmetic treatments, announced today that it will preview two new products -- the Artisan Aesthetic System and the MaxG pulsed light handpiece -- at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in Miami, Florida, from March 5th through March 9th.
Lenexa, Kansas Community Invited to Achieve Health and Fitness GoalsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:37AM----Life Time Fitness, Inc. : WHAT: Far more than the typical “club” or “gym,” which offers little more than a room with equipment, Life Time Fitness has set the bar high in quality and value and helping individuals assess their state of health, set personalized goals and objectives, and achieve success once and for all.
5 reasons to love spring trainingMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:43AMReady to get outside for a change? The Washington Nationals start spring train-ing this week at the Space Coast Stadium in Viera. Here are five reasons we love spending a day at the ballpark:
Last-Minute Winter GetawaysSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:30AMWELL, O.K., maybe you miscalculated. You thought you'd be able to tough out a New York winter without getting away. But now, with the cold, dreary weather -- not to mention blizzards -- dragging on, you find yourself craving a hit of warmth and sunshine. What you need is a quick, last-minute, long-weekend escape, to get you over the final hump of winter.
Robert Powell: The Top 10 places to retireWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:25PMWhat are the hottest places to retire in 2010? Here are the Top 10, plus two bonus towns to consider.
Mavericks sign guard Von Wafer to 10-day contract before tough 6-game stretchWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:40PMDALLAS - The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard Von Wafer to a 10-day contract. The five-year NBA veteran last played in the NBA for Houston last season. He played in 63 games (11 starts) for the Rockets, and averaged 9.7 points with 1.8 points and 1.1 assists in 19 minutes a game.
HealthCare Partners Selects Aternity's Application Performance Management PlatformWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:36AMBOSTON----Aternity Inc., the industry’s technology leader in end user experience management solutions for Global 1000 enterprises, announced today that HealthCare Partners, a top-rated coordinated-care medical group in Southern California, has selected the Aternity Frontline Performance Intelligence Platform for its strategic end user experience management initiatives.
Get into the "Spring" of Things Florida Residents...Drive In, Park It and Save at the Orlando World Center Marriott ...Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:30AMORLANDO, Fla.----Florida residents spring into action and drive in, park it, and save at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort from only $189 per night, now through May 2, 2010 and indulge in the following*: One Night Accommodations Complimentary Upgrade to Pool View Room Complimentary Breakfast Buffet for Two adults and children 12 and under Complimentary Self Parking
Exclusive Resorts® Targets Membership Growth in Latin AmericaTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:00AMDENVER & CORAL GABLES, Fla.----Exclusive Resorts, the world's leading luxury destination club, today announced it is working with the prestigious consulting firm The Americas Group to increase awareness of its unique membership offerings among affluent families in Latin America.
Volunteer organization helps with dog rescuesTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:24AMInnerBanks Canine Rescue founding members Mary McDonald, Denyce Osmundson and Barbara Grau are dedicated to saving as many dogs as possible from terrible living conditions, abusive owners and euthanization at animal shelters.
New consumer safety chief takes chargeSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 11:12AMWASHINGTON — The new head of consumer safety in the United States has quickly put American and foreign toymakers, crib manufacturers and producers of other goods on notice that there's a new sheriff in town.
Lee County's tourism boss finalists await wordSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 12:21AMThe grilling's over and the waiting has begun in the search for the next executive director of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau.
Public participation is vital to controlling disease-carrying mosquitoesThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 12:26AMSince Florida's earliest days, mosquitoes have played a major role in our history as a pest and carriers of diseases like yellow fever and malaria. The mosquito that carries most of the diseases in... read more
Cool-down benefits Lee County's spasThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 12:21AMWhen Southwest Florida temperatures dip to frosty levels, tourists and snowbirds have to skip the beach and look elsewhere for warmth and...
MLB commissioner opposes deal to keep Cubs in AZWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 10:29AMPHOENIX - The office of Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is opposing legislation to build a new spring training facility for the Chicago Cubs.
Florida executes 45-year-old inmate for 1984 slaying of state wildlife officerTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 5:42PMSTARKE, Fla. - Florida has executed 45-year-old Martin Edward Grossman, who was convicted of killing a state wildlife officer during the 1980s. Governor Charlie Crist's office said Grossman died at 6:17 p.m. on Tuesday at Florida State Prison.
Home and Garden show offers 'one-stop shopping'Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 11:42AMThe annual Cape Coral Winter Home and Garden Show offered a range of home improvement products and services in one convenient location this weekend. The show, held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
New in business: Deazzle.com to offer daily dealsSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 12:22AMA new Web site will start offering daily deals to Southwest Florida residents on March 1. That's when deazzle.com will go live.
In bad economy, salon customers trimming backFriday, February 12, 2010 @ 9:20PMWeekly manicures, body waxing and overpriced gym memberships can put a dent in your pocketbook. But looking good doesn't have to cost a fortune. You can still save money and look beautiful, thanks to...
Fayetteville: Renaud finds her center in massageFriday, February 12, 2010 @ 11:49AMAfter living 10 years in The Hamptons, licensed massage therapist Lisa Renaud returned home to Syracuse last fall. She found a cozy place to settle in the village of Fayetteville
Life Time Fitness Announces Date for Release of Fourth Quarter and...Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 11:13AMLTM today announced that the Company is scheduled to release its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 financial results on Thursday, February 18, 2010. A conference call to discuss the results will be...