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Secret beaches of North America Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:40AMIt might take some work to get to these secluded beaches, but it will be worth the effort.
Fishing report Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:45PMFreddy Caimotto of Snook Nook Bait and Tackle in Jensen Beach reported an offshore upwelling has lowered water temperatures, bringing a return of cobias up to 52 pounds to the offshore area, along with some good early morning inshore fishing for sea trout up to 9 pounds that are eating surface plugs. There is redfish action under the docks, tarpon fishing in the rivers and nighttime catch-and ...
ShareLuxe Club in Kyoto and Bali Selects Interval International Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:41PMInterval International, a leading global provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), has announced ...
After the Shuttle: From Space Coast to Ghost Coast? Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:15PMThe fear in the area surrounding Kennedy Space Center is that when the Shuttle program ends this month, it will become the "Ghost Coast".
Fishing report Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:01PMCaptain Jim Hale of Florida Sportfishing Charters reported that bonefishing on the flats of South Biscayne Bay has been very good, with schools of tailing bonefish and tarpon up to 60 pounds that are eating flies. Nighttime snook fishing for catch and release continues to get better in Biscayne Bay.
Huge crowds at Kennedy will face risk from shuttle launch accident Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:29AMCAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. — Spectators watching America’s last shuttle lift off at the Kennedy Space Center will be exposed to six times greater risk from a launch accident than people gathered on the area’s roadways, riverbanks and beaches.
Seattle is third top spot for July 4th seafood Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:54AMCheapflights offers its top 10 locations for lobster, crab and oysters July 4 the ultimate summer weekend - long days, warm weather, fireworks and the beach are all part of what makes American Independence Day special. In honor of this great American holiday online travel adviser Cheapflights (www.cheapflights.com) offer its top 10 locations for lobster, crab, oysters ...
Testing The Waters; Beaches In Trouble From Oil Spills, Human Waste Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:28AMA new "Testing the Waters" report released by The Natural Resources Defense Council's (NRDC), this week stresses the dangers of swimming in contaminated beaches as the July 4th weekend is upon the nation. U.S. beaches were closed or under advisory for more than 24,000 days, a 29 percent increase from the previous year. The world's oil spills were a large contributor of contamination. According ...
Pollution Took Heavy Toll at U.S. Beaches in 2010 Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:02AMWEDNESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- As the summer gets into full swing, a new report Wednesday warns that water pollution can make a day at the beach no day at the beach.
Pensacola to host hearing on oil spill Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:03AMWASHINGTON — Business leaders from Florida's Panhandle will describe the region's economic and environmental recovery from last year's Gulf of Mexico oil spill at a Senate hearing in Pensacola on July 11.
District 2 All-Stars play opens Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 10:05AMAndrew Walters of Palm Bay East misses the throw as Dave Campbell of Viera/Suntree Green leaps across first base during a District 2 All-Stars 9/10 division tournament game at West Oaks Park in Palm Bay on Monday night.
West Palm Beach's Upscale Fun and Entertainment Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 3:36PMFor many years now, the city of West Palm Beach on Florida's Atlantic coast has been known as the place to go for those with "old money." But this has now expanded to anyone who enjoys the finer things in life and isn't afraid to pay for it. While there is always an endless array of activities to keep the masses occupied regardless of wealth, for those who can afford it, West Palm Beach offers ...
Opponents of coastal oil drilling join hands in solidarity Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 2:26PMGroups gathered at seven locations in Pinellas County.
Opponents to offshore drilling unite Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:44AMHands Across the Sand supporters to gather and unite against offshore drilling.
Limelight Extra: Entertainment events around Tallahassee Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:43PMGet a jump on your weekend entertainment plans every Wednesday, and be sure to pick up the Limelight section on Friday.
West Bay Parkway alternatives discussed Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 8:35PMPANAMA CITY BEACH - The shortest and least expensive route for the proposed West Bay Parkway would be nearer the coast and have the harshest environmental impact, while the most expensive route would have less of a social impact than some of less expensive possibilities.And there are a lot of...
Hot East Coast Real Estate Markets for Gay Buyers Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 4:47PMThe summer travel season often inspires LGBT vacationers to consider investing in a second home -- or picking up stakes and moving to a new place they may have enjoyed during weekend jaunts.
Best Fishin’ Spots In South Florida Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 7:50AMSome of the best fishing spots not many people are aware of can be found off the Seven Mile Bridge, the ocean from Haulover Inlet to Government Cut, Government Cut, Key Biscayne and Dumbfoundling Inlet.
Oxbridge Academy aims to compete with elite schools Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 3:10PMGray Newfield had a difficult decision to make.
More sun than smoke with isolated showers Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 12:53PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla.--- It will be partly sunny with highs near 90 inland, middle 80s at the beaches with a refreshing east breeze at 10-15 mph. There will be isolated brief shower activity possible but it does look like the most widespread and beneficial rains today will stay close to the west coast of Florida.
Kiting passion becomes business, hobby for local men Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 11:05PMYork, PA - A passion for kiting turned into long-term businesses and hobbies for two York County men -- who take part in different types of flying kites.
St. Lucie County Community Calendar Updated June 8 Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 9:02AMA comprehensive look at upcoming events in St. Lucie County.
The dirty dozen of New England hurricanes Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 11:04AMAlthough the Hurricane Season in New England begins on June 1, August and September are the prime months. Most of the 40 tropical systems that have hit over the past century have been in those months. Here are a dozen of the most notable New England storms ever.
St. Lucie County Community Calendar, Updated June 7 Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 9:33AMSt. Lucie County Community Calendar
Florida’s Siesta Beach is nation’s top beach Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 8:43PMST. GEORGE ISLAND - Dr. Beach showed some respect to St. George Island this year, ranking the beach in Franklin County as the sixth best in the country.St. George was knocked from contention last year because it was in the "line of fire" of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. It...
The Record on the Road: Florida Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 1:31AMMaryanne and Marc Brown of Paramus celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on Amelia Island, Fla.
Making headway on trails Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 11:11PMSaturday was National Trails Day, which makes today a better day than most to expound, evaluate and dream on the subject of trails locally and statewide.
Upcoming Events and Entertainment 6-4 Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 9:39AMAll area codes are 850 unless specified. Marvel of Flight The DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport will host the First Fly-In — Marvel of Flight from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 11. Attractions include a car show, remote controlled airplanes, helicopter...
Community Foundation Announces a Million Dollar Matching Opportunity: Alleviate Hunger and Affordable Housing Challenge Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 12:10PMWEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On May 18, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties approved a total of $489,000 in grants for the Alleviate Hunger and Affordable Housing Initiatives, as part of the Foundation's "beyond grantmaking" leadership work in the region. The two initiatives help build partnerships between ...
A LOCAL HERO Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 11:02PMCol. Ira C. Welborn’s tombstone at the Biloxi National Cemetery is modest, even though a senator had it enhanced 20 years ago to include a small gold replica of the Medal of Honor.
Hurricane season begins, and already a storm is building Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 9:36AMView full sizeHurricane Season 2011 officially begins today, and already a tropical depression off the southeast coast of the U.S. is threatening to strengthen into the nation's first named storm of the year.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Hurricane season officially begins...
Family trades West Ashley suburbs for life aboard a boat roaming the Caribbean islands and more Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 11:13PMNot long after their twins' 12th birthday, Tracy and Michael Harler packed the family into a 43-foot ketch named Rio Luna and set sail.
Palm Beach vulnerable to storm surge from Intracoastal Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 5:50PMOfficials and residents of oceanfront communities worry about storm surge coming at them from the beach.
Upcoming Events and Entertainment 5-28 Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 11:09AMAll area codes are 850 unless specified. Hilda McDonald Pianist Hilda McDonald plays mellow melodies at 6 p.m. Fridays at Christiano’s in Santa Rosa Beach. Topsail tours Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach will hold the...
LI's Main Beach rated nation's 4th best Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 10:12AMLong Island's Main Beach in East Hampton is the nation's fourth best beach, according to new survey. Topping the list was Sarasota Fla.'s Siesta Beach. The wide slice of brilliant white sand and warm, emerald water on Florida's southwest Gulf coast was named the best beach...
Top 10 Memorial Day Beach Destinations Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 9:09AMTo celebrate the official start of summer in the United States, online travel adviser Cheapflights (www.cheapflights.com) has searched coast to coast for the top beach destinations to check out the Memorial Day weekend.
Brevard County set to consider dog-friendly beach area Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 6:50AMThe Brevard County Commission will discuss designation of a dog-friendly beach Tuesday.
OTHER VOICES Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 6:12AMCoast’s recovery from Katrina is a model for all communities
Brevard set to consider dog-friendly beach area Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 5:43AMThe Brevard County Commission will discuss creation of a dog-friendly beach Tuesday in Building C of the Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera. The meeting starts at 9 a.m.
Brevard May Consider Dog-Friendly Beach Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 5:23AMDog lovers may have a new place to take their pets as Brevard County officials discuss the possibility of adding a dog-friendly beach.
Men's volleyball hopes for spike in popularity Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 8:54AMHundreds of high school-aged boys sat shoulder-to-shoulder in the stands and craned their necks for a better view of the floor as Ohio State ...
Shuttle fever mounts -- again Sunday, May 15, 2011 @ 8:43PMEndeavor ready for Monday launch: NASA is hoping twice will be the charm in its attempt to get Endeavour airborne on its flinal flight. The sign in front of City Hall in Cape Canaveral reads Go Shuttle Endeavour. It's just north of a mock-up of a shuttle.
Paid parking begins at area beaches Sunday, May 15, 2011 @ 5:59PMPublic beach access doesn’t necessarily mean free beach access this summer along Bogue Banks as three towns implement plans for paid parking at various access sites. The Town of Emerald Isle began charging for parking April 16 at its two regional...
The Gauze Shop opens in downtown Stuart Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 5:37PMSTUART – In searching for a place to open her new clothing store, Michelle Davis looked at several possible locations in towns along Florida's Atlantic Coast before choosing downtown Stuart.
Record-setting heat in Gainesville on Thursday Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 10:56AMThe high of 98 degrees in Gainesville on Thursday topped the 97 degrees set in 1955, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville.
Bay-area World War II veterans awarded French Legion of Honor Sunday, May 8, 2011 @ 2:55PMBy Stephanie Wang, Times Staff Writer Sunday, May 8, 2011 TAMPA — At 85, Raymond VanDuzer can't shake some memories. Landing on the beaches of Normandy, 18 years old, running fast with his head down. Getting captured, a prisoner of war, pushing a wounded soldier in a wheelbarrow for miles. On Sunday, more than 60 years after he served in World War II, VanDuzer stood among 12 local veterans ...
North Palm Beach County events calendar: May 8 Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 2:52PMWant to have your upcoming events publicized in The Jupiter Courier? Please submit your Looking Ahead events by going to tcpalm.com/submit and clicking on the Calendar form. Longer versions of your events, along with photos, also should be posted at tcpalm.com/YourNews.
North Palm Beach County events calendar: May 4 Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 11:39AMWant to have your upcoming events publicized in The Jupiter Courier? Please submit your Looking Ahead events by going to tcpalm.com/submit and clicking on the Calendar form. Longer versions of your events, along with photos, also should be posted at tcpalm.com/YourNews.
Boise, Idaho: One of the least risky places to live Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 5:48AMWhen it comes to natural disasters, Boise, Idaho is pretty safe
Stand-up Paddleboarders raise money, awareness on journey up the coast Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 9:39PMTwo stand-up paddleboarders are in Wrightsville Beach this weekend, nearly halfway through an amazing journey that will take them thousands of miles.