Carla Fischer, Michael O'ConnorSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:16PMCarla Fischer of Erie, Pa., wed Michael O'Connor of Warren, Ohio, on June 22, 2008, on Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys. It was followed by a Catholic wedding ceremony at St. Mary's Star of the Sea in Key West, Fla., on July 4, 2009, with a reception at the Casa Marina Resort and Spa.
Plan an adventure at the Travel & Adventure Show in Des PlainesSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:00PMChart a major adventure or plan a quick weekend getaway with the help of more than 250 exhibitors from far-flung and North American locations at the Travel & Adventure Show.
Fight against beach erosion continues, despite environmental hurdlesSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 10:06PMBroward and Palm Beach counties are looking at structural changes to escape cycle of sand-dumping and erosion Fighting beach erosion in South Florida has always been frustrating, as we spend millions to replace sand that literally washes back into the ocean.
Ernie Els, little brother' Charl Schwartzel from South Africa to battle off for Doral titleSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:47PMEls wound up inviting his fellow South African to bunk down at his Jupiter home. [...] the major champion and the up-and-comer stand in each other's way on the final leg of their pursuit of the WGC-CA Championship. Harrington could have made it a three-way tie atop the chart, but three-putted an 18th hole made far easier by a change of wind direction � ending a run of 26 conscutive holes ...
Els and his "little brother'' fight for Doral crownSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:14PMIt was two weekends ago that Charl Schwartzel, fresh off a third-round loss at the WGC Match Play, headed to South Florida in hopes of spending a little practice time with Ernie Els.
Els and Schwartzel share CA leadSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 6:31PMSouth Africans Ernie Els and Charl Schwartzel are tied for the lead going into the final round of the WGC-CA Championship in Florida.
Miromar Lakes Beach Club tops in U.S.Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 1:09PMResidents and guests who gather at The Miromar Lakes Beach Club say the clubhouse is a winning combination of design, amenities and architecture.
Stock Development posts strong February salesSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 5:00AMStock Development has released strong sales numbers for February, showing 41 executed new home contracts at Lely Resort and Paseo.
No Tiger Woods and much rain make for sparse crowd at DoralSaturday, March 13, 2010 @ 12:05AMCrowds were sparse again Friday for the CA Championship at Doral Resort & Spa, but that could be easily explained: A lack of Tiger Woods and an excess of rain.
Walley's owner files for bankruptcyFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:41PMFlorida-based Celebrity Resorts, which in 2008 bought David Walley's Hot Springs Resort and Spa south of Genoa, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under the weight of $27.8 million in debt. According to documents filed March 8 in federal bankruptcy court in Orlando, Celebrity Resorts and its 35 affiliates, together overseeing 13 resorts nationwide, cited the economy as grounds for ...
Unique experience for divers at EpcotWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:28PMIt is really hard to gaze into the huge saltwater aquarium at ``The Seas'' pavilion at Walt Disney World's Epcot without wishing mightily to jump in and swim with all those creatures.
Food & Wine CalendarWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:14PMTHURSDAY Food News & Views: John Lynch of JohnMartin's discusses St. Patrick's Day festivities with host Linda Gassenheimer and Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker on WLRN-FM (91.3); 1:30-2 p.m.
Weekly travel deals: A Caribbean cruise and Spring Training packagesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:08PMAct fast and save: Book by the end of today (March 10) and you can an eight-night Caribbean cruise from New York City for $549 per person. Stops include Turks & Caicos, Nassau, Bahamas and Half Moon Cay, a private island in the Bahamas.
Jim McLean gives Doral intimidating one-two punchMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:07PMWith the recent opening of the Jim McLean Signature Course, Doral Resort & Spa now boasts the most intimidating one-two punch in the Southeast
WGC - CA ChampionshipMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:36AMAfter Ian Poulter’s magnificent victory at the last World Golf Championships event, The European Tour’s finest are primed for another attempt to conquer America at the WGC – CA Championship this week.
eSoles ePro Camilo Villegas Wins Honda ClassicMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:23AMeSoles Custom Footbeds Helps Villegas Outperform Competition, Helping Secure Third U.S. PGA Tour Title for Colombian
eSoles ePro Camilo Villegas Wins Honda ClassicMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:16AMSCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - 03/08/10) - eSoles Custom Footbeds, the world's leading authority in the science and development of custom footbeds and an official licensed product of the PGA Tour, announced today that Camilo Villegas won the Honda Classic golf tournament while using his eSoles ePro custom footbeds. Villegas shot below par during all four rounds at the PGA National Resort & Spa in ...
Harwick’s Calascio model at Estuary brings style homeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:07AMContributed by Premier Properties of Southwest Florida Inc., RealtorsHarwick Homes’ Calascio model is inspired by the California countryside with large open rooms, four bedrooms, a study, four full bath, one half bath, 4,946 square feet under air and 7,384 total square feet.Located at 1292 Osprey Trail in the Estuary at Grey Oaks, this new model is designer furnished by Collins and DuPont. The ...
Real estate briefsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:06AMSymposium speakerKen Buschle, head of quality control and specifications for Gora/McGahey Architects, was a featured speaker at the ninth annual Retail Best Practices Symposium held Jan. 28 at the Marco Ocean Beach Resort. Sponsored by Store Opening Solutions of Murfreesboro, Tenn., the symposium provided advice and guidance to retailers from across the country. Buschle, a Leadership in Energy ...
‘On the Edge’ Banks Facing Writedowns After FDIC Loan AuctionsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:59AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- A Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. plan to auction more than $1 billion in assets seized from failed banks next month, including a loan to build a W Hotel in Atlanta, may trigger writedowns that weaken lenders nationwide.
AcuMedSpa Releases Update on Corporate Progress and Status of Its Pending and Potential AcquisitionsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:00AMAVENTURA, FL--(Marketwire - 03/08/10) - AcuMedSpa Holdings, Inc. (Pinksheets: AMSZ - News ) would like to take this opportunity to provide an update on the company and the status of its pending and potential future acquisitions. AcuMedSpa finalized its Disclosure Statement for upgrade to the Pink Sheets "Current Information" level in the OTC Market Tier system as a first step in the process to ...
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: TripAdvisor Celebrates Female Bonding With Top 10 Girlfriend GetawaysMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:00AMTripAdvisor®, the world's most popular and largest travel community, today announced its top 10 girlfriend getaway destinations in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor editors and travelers. From relaxing on sun-drenched beaches, to partaking of wild nightlife and fantastic food, these cities offer amazing opportunities to enjoy leisure trips with the ladies.
Universal Studios movie theme park to open in Singapore soonMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:14AMMadagascar: A Crate Adventure is themed after DreamWorks Animation's blockbuster movie Madagascar, and will become a mega-attraction when Universal Studios Singapore opens this month.
Villegas smokes Honda fieldMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:58AMAshes fell from the sky, smoke filled the air and a thick haze hovered over PGA National. Some might have found breathing difficult at the Honda Classic.
Villegas earns five-shot win at Honda ClassicSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:22PMCamilo Villegas captured his third PGA Tour win on Sunday, leaving the rest of the field in the dust with a closing two-under 68 at the Honda Classic.
Villegas leads Honda Classic; fire affects playSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:42PMAssociated Press PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Ashes fell from the sky, smoke filled the air and a thick haze hovered over PGA National. Some might have found breathing difficult at the Honda Classic.
Golf: Villegas still the leader after 3 rounds at HondaSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:32PMPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Ashes fell from the sky, smoke filled the air and a thick haze hovered over PGA National. Some might have found breathing difficult at the Honda Classic. Camilo Villegas wasn't among them.
Villegas still the leader after 3 rounds at HondaSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:06PMPALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (AP) — Camilo Villegas came back to the pack on his back nine and wound up rallying to take a three-shot lead over Nathan Green and Vijay Singh after three rounds of the Honda Classic on Saturday.
Villegas still the leader after 3 rounds at HondaSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:02PMAshes fell from the sky, smoke filled the air and a thick haze hovered over PGA National. Some might have found breathing difficult at the Honda Classic. Camilo Villegas wasn't among them. Once threatening to run away after a sizzling start, Villegas came back to the pack on his back nine and wound up rallying to take a three-shot lead over Nathan Green and Vijay Singh after three rounds.
Villegas still the leader after 3 rounds at HondaSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:29PMPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Ashes fell from the sky, smoke filled the air and a thick haze hovered over PGA National. Camilo Villegas wasn't among them.
Spring break with the kidsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:23PMFrom skiing to cruising to Disney, there are great deals for spring break with the kids Who says college kids have all the fun? I've spent spring breaks hunting for the perfect sand dollar on a Sanibel Island beach, watching major leaguers at spring training with my little leaguers and exploring the Grand Canyon with a couple of young hikers who were thrilled to become Junior Rangers.
Villegas shoots 67, takes 3-shot leadSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:12PMAshes fell from the sky, smoke filled the air and a thick haze hovered over PGA National.
Villegas still the leader after 3 rounds at HondaSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:10PMCamilo Villegas made six birdies and three bogeys on Saturday. PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Ashes fell from the sky, smoke filled the air and a thick haze hovered over PGA National.
No Tiger Woods at Doral this yearSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:17AMPALM BEACH GARDENS -- Friday night it became official: No Tiger Woods at the World Golf Championships-CA Championship at Doral Resort & Spa next week.
Ray McNulty: Camilo Villegas is living the dreamSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:12AMPALM BEACH GARDENS —You think YOU’VE had a busy week?Try being Camilo Villegas.On Sunday, the former four-time All-America golfer at the University of Florida played the final round at the Phoenix Open, where he picked up $156,000 for his eighth-place finish.On Monday, he flew 2,000 miles from Phoenix to Miami, then another 1,500 miles from Miami to Bogota in his native Colombia, where he had ...
Get moving: Health and fitness eventsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:00PMHIPS AND KNEES: Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, 1395 S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, will present a seminar on total hip or knee replacement and post-operative physical rehabilitation at 1 p.m. Friday. Reservations required; call (727) 943-3600.
A full-circle Feast on the FarmFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:29PMYou can dine out and do good on Sunday, as the Fertile Earth Foundation hosts a Feast on the Farm dinner at Homestead's Paradise Farms. Think of the event as the ultimate green fundraiser -- food goes from farm to table and back to farm. Funds raised at the event will benefit Fertile Roots Miami, a food composting project.
Corporate Bonds Rally on Greek Sale, U.S. Jobs: Credit MarketsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:56PMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Corporate bonds are rallying the most since the beginning of the year as Greece raised 5 billion euros ($6.8 billion) in a sale of 10-year bonds and U.S. employers cut fewer jobs than forecast last month.
Women On The Move Adds American Idol Packages to List of Auction Items!Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:55PMBOYNTON BEACH, Fla., March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Idol tickets to the final night and The Grand Finale night, along with a 4-Star hotel located in Century Plaza, are the latest auction items added by Women On The Move to the "Unveil Your Pink" event, March 20th, 2010, at The Boca Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida. For all of you Idol fans, this is a wonderful opportunity to be ...
Jeev tied 43rd after opening round in Honda ClassicFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:06AMPalm Beach Gardens, Florida (USA), Mar 5 (PTI) A sub-par card eluded Jeev Milkha Singh who teed off his campaign in the Honda Classic with a nervy one-over 71 to lie tied 43rd after the opening round of the USD 5.6 million event here.
Florida Rep does it again with tent revival fundraiserFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:44AMThe Downtown Diva becomes giddy with pure delight when an annual event gets reinvented anew each year - not only because it's so much fun for the...
Miami-Dade police name four in massage parlors' `sexual activities'Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:17PMA group of South Florida massage parlors -- whose owner reportedly collected tens of thousands of dollars a month -- provided clients with more than just massages, Miami-Dade police said Tuesday. At l...