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Port CEO Paul Anderson: ‘We’re making generational decisions’ Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:47AMPaul Anderson recently completed six months on the job as CEO of the Jacksonville Port Authority.
The Mosaic Company Reports Outstanding Fourth Quarter Results Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:15PMThe Mosaic Company reported fourth quarter net earnings of $649 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, for the quarter ended May 31, 2011. Â These results compare to net earnings of $396 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended May 31, 2010. Â Mosaic's net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 were $2.9 billion, a 54 percent increase from $1.9 billion in the same ...
Transformers boosting KSC Visitor Complex business Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:05AMImax 3D showings of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" boost summer attendance at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
At your service: Service Groups Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:24AMThe At Your Service column appears in The News-Journal on Mondays. Featured this week are service groups in Volusia and Flagler counties. AARP Daytona Beach No. 386: 386-308-5779 or 386-523-4658. AARP: 55 Alive Mature Driving, Tax-Aid, Medigap programs, driver's...
Construction work still pinched, especially for small contractors Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:44PMOrlando construction contractor Phil Englett cut his salary in half last year — and considers himself one of the lucky ones.
Johnson: Merging county offices makes little sense Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:11PMQ. I read an article recently about a county commissioner in Hernando County who was proposing the merger of the offices of the Clerk of the Court, Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser, and Tax Collector into one entity, which would eliminate...
Matt Reed: 5 fiscal lessons from the Space Coast to Washington Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:23AMMATT REED: 5 fiscal lessons from the Space Coast to Washington.
Alabama 'holiday' gives shoppers a tax break on certain merchandise Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:40AMDuring the tax-free weekend, the state's 4 percent sales tax and sales taxes for the participating counties and cities will be waived for certain clothing, computers, school supplies and books.
MATT REED: 5 fiscal lessons from the Space Coast to Washington Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:25AMMATT REED: 5 fiscal lessons from the Space Coast to Washington.
Understanding Your Electric Bill Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:08PMLAKELAND | It's summer, and it can seem that all you hear at home is the air conditioner droning.
At the Dunes, it’s a long road ahead Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:15PMDAKOTA DUNES -- A loud thud startled Russ Christiansen in his Colorado home on the night of May 28.
GOP challenger lags R.I. Senator Whitehouse in fundraising Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:45AMPROVIDENCE — Republican Barry Hinckley raised $54,730 over the last quarter in his campaign to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse who, over the same three-month stretch, raised $784,024, according to new campaign reports.
Editorial: Stars and spurs dollars and coconuts Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:00AMA look at some of the good, the bad and the questionable
Marineland's focus on education, research Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:38AMBefore Disney World was even a twinkle in Walt's eye, people were lining up to visit Florida's oldest marine attraction. The venue's storied history, from serving as a location for Tarzan movies starring Johnny Weissmuller and other films, to its recent move to tax-exempt status under new ownership, is as complicated as it is colorful. INSIDE: Photo gallery
Study Looks to Improve Medical Care in Polk Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:09PMWhat can Polk County learn from other communities as it struggles to provide better health care for the uninsured?
More buyers purchasing multimillion-dollar homes Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:30PMBuyers are showing more interest in multimillion-dollar mansions in Naples.
Broward to lose biggest annual convention after 2012 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:23PMA rendering of the most recent proposal for a convention center hotel in Broward County. The project was abandoned in 2009 The largest annual convention in Fort Lauderdale is leaving after 2012, seeking a bigger space with an adjoining convention center hotel.
Hemet takes steps to become Superior Court seat Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:25AMThe Hemet City Council took a step closer Tuesday to becoming the seat of a Superior Court complex and took a long step back from converting an empty grocery store into offices for the county’s mental health department.
Report Card for July 15 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:40AMThe Report Card issues grades A through F, and incompletes where necessary, to a variety of news items in this space. Got an idea that makes the grade? Send it to JBuchanan@CITIZEN-TIMES.
HART eliminates light rail from its long-range plan Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:00AMThe organization cites the system's high cost, despite already spending $1.7 million on rail plans and designating it as the preferred transit mode to connect areas of the county.
Economy weighs on Asheville-area home sales Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:55AMSales of existing homes fell 14.7 percent in four area counties during the second quarter and sale prices also dropped. / John Coutlakis/jcoutlakis@citizen-times.com
Emotions running high in cemetery land dispute Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:31PMThe grave was dug, the body prepared and the funeral service rehearsed.
Snyder leads in contributions Martin County sheriff's race Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:15PMMARTIN COUNTY — State Rep. William Snyder, R-Stuart, boosted his campaign coffers by $14,700 in the last three months in the race for Martin County sheriff, bringing his overall contributions to $86,000 since January — a hefty lead over his three new competitors' totals.
Committee debates fireworks sales issue Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:05PMCarter County Emergency Management Agency Director Andrew Worley addressed the Financial Management Committee Wednesday regarding the issue of fireworks sales in the county.
Police and community briefs for July 14, 2011 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:46PMPolice and community briefs from around the area.
A little help? Recent college grad goes looking for his first new car Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:26PMPedro Falci of Coral Gables recently graduated from college, and soon he'll be starting a new job in Los Angeles. Which – like some of our larger cities in Florida – isn't known for its stellar public transportation system.
Seminole schools face 'crisis,' may seek tax hike Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:28PMVoters could be asked to help in November SANFORD — Seminole school leaders say they need more money to keep the school system afloat and may go to voters in November seeking a special sales tax or property tax — or both.
Pinehurst appoints judge, volunteer fire chief Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:22AMThe city of Pinehurst have added two new staff members.
Making Good: Your Treasure Valley business community: accomplishments and promotions. Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:47PMVicki Stieha has been appointed director of the Foundational Studies Program at Boise State University. Stieha is interim director of general education at Northern Kentucky University. She will join Boise State in August.
410 Jobs Coming to Bay County Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:18PMRedpine Healthcare Technologies, Inc. (Redpine) will move its corporate headquarters and software development company from Spokane, Wash. to Bay County, Fla.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Wisconsin Recall Elections Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:56PMThe voting prompted by Gov. Scott Walker's anti-collective bargaining bill begins today. But the recall movement's spread to other states, too.
Picking the Perfect Retirement Tax Haven Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:11PMWhen choosing a retirement spot, consider whether the state is tax-friendly for you.
Croley: Property tax rate to hold, for now Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:34AMFROSTPROOF -- During a budget workshop on Monday, City Manager Tenny Croley said the city property tax rate will stay the same as last year, at least for now.
Exclusive: Edison State College's public relations pricey Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:20AMExecutives at Edison State College have used college funds to buy balloons, breath mints, donkey pinatas, hand lotion, floral arrangements and an ice sculpture.
Chuck Barrowclough: Martin County can't afford for Jonathan Dickinson golf course proposal to get a mulligan Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:20AMFor all that's been said about these trying economic times, it really all comes down to one four-letter word: cost.
Life getting sweeter for Canajoharie candy maker Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:32PMThe Richardson Brands manufacturing facility on Erie Boulevard in Canajoharie produces gum, mints and other treats, and is the world’s largest producer of rock candy – manufacturing more than half of the rock candy made worldwide, company officials said.
Dundee's finances better under Stewart Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:35AMDUNDEE -- When Town Manager Andy Stewart was hired in 2009, at the top of his goals list was instruction to improve the town's finances to the point where a tax anticipation loan was no longer necessary to continuing operating each year.
Loss of stimulus money means less for schools with high numbers of low-income students Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:22PMSchools serving some of the Treasure Coast's poorest students have added temporary staff over the past two years and invested money into updating classroom technology, all with the help of federal funding.
Gaylord looks west for hotel expansion Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:40AMSome analysts question timing of Nashville resort operator's bid for growth.
County budget would cut $3.6M Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:27PMSt. Johns County Administrator Michael Wanchick plans to present a tentative budget of $582 million for 2012 at a special meeting Tuesday of the County Commission. The new budget is roughly $28.9 million lower than 2011's, with most of the decrease due to budget cuts and declining property values. This is the fifth year in a row that the county has cut its budget. Since fiscal year 2007, the ...
Smaller checks for government workers Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:46PMIn the Sarasota area alone, the nearly 21,000 state and local government workers who participate in the Florida Retirement System will lose a combined $24 million a year.
Trolley trade-offs Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:23PMA new survey shows that the Bay Town Trolley has something in common with chocolate cake: Most people want more of it, but they don't want to pay the consequences.The survey, conducted by the Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida, asked participants...
SUNRISE: Toddler hospitalized; police are investigating her injuries Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:20PMA 2-year-old girl was taken to Memorial Hospital Thursday evening after suffering life-threatening injuries.Police were called to the Pinnacle Apartments at about 7:30 p.m. Detectives from the Crimes Against Children Unit are investigating the cause of the child's...
Zephyrhills man wages public records campaign Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:50AMRobert Chandler wants the city to know one thing: He's just getting started.
Public records advocate puts Zephyrhills City Hall on notice Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:04PMRobert Chandler wants the city to know one thing: He's just getting started.
Cerabino: Voyeur nation should pay for Anthony's trial Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:18PMCerabino: Voyeur nation should pay for Anthony's trial
JPMorgan to Pay $228 Million to Settle Muni Bid-Rigging Allegations by SEC Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:58PMJPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) agreed to a $228 million settlement on charges it conspired to rig the bidding on investment contracts sold to state and local governments to boost its profits at taxpayer expense.
Cerabino: The lesson from the Casey Anthony trial is we need a News Pornography Relief Fund Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:20PMCerabino: The lesson from the Casey Anthony trial is we need a News Pornography Relief Fund
IT'S YOUR BUSINESS: July 7, 2011 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:09PMHave news about your business to share with Southwest Florida? Send it to news@naplesnews.com for our It’s Your Business feature. We’ll post these online every day and publish these as space allows in the daily Business section and Business Monday in the Naples Daily News. Some will also appear in the Bonita Banner, Collier Citizen and Marco Eagle. Watch online daily ...
Some rules for helping your kid buy a house Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:48AMIn some circles, the graduation gift du jour is a Manhattan apartment, according to a recent New York Times story. Note to my kids: Sorry, we are not in those circles.