Boathouse Capital Closes $120M Debt Fund

07/15/11 Boathouse Capital announced today the final closing of its debut fund with over $120 million in tota...

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Fishing deep for winning monster kings

07/15/11 Some saltwater fishermen fish all their lives and have yet to catch a king mackerel weighing over the 40-pound mark. Catching a kingfish of such proportions during the upcoming Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament would mean not only bragging rights, but lots of cash and prizes too.

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Wounded Warriors become Surf Warriors at Huguenot Park camp

07/15/11 A half dozen injured Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans became warriors of the waves Friday at Huguenot Memorial Park.Hoots and howls echoed near the north jetty area of the park off Heckscher Drive when the vets rode thigh-high waves.Florida Surfing Association President Paul West organized the surf camp for the Wounded Warrior Project based in Jacksonville.

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Yetta Poole Ewing

07/14/11 Mrs. Yetta Poole Ewing, age 90, of Fernandina Beach, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011 at a local nursing home. Robert R. Fender Jr. Robert R. Fender, Jr., age 77, of Douglas, GA passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA following an extended illness.

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Melrose-Sovereign Companies Eye Growth as Community, Condominium Management Takes Center Stage

07/06/11 ORLANDO, Fla. --- The nations beleaguered housing industry has created growth opportunities for some specialty service companies, and Melrose-Sovereign Companies in Orlando ranks as one the most productive. Melrose-Sovereign Companies formed four years ago from the merger of two entrepreneurial service companies that specialize in home owner and condominium association management.Today, Melrose ...

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Advanced 4G LTE Wireless Network to Launch July 21 in Sarasota-Bradenton, Lakeland-Winter Haven

07/06/11 TAMPA, Fla., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's fastest and most advanced 4G LTE (Fourth Generation/Long-Term Evolution) wireless network will be available to customers in the core areas of Sarasota-Bradenton and Lakeland-Winter Haven beginning July 21, Verizon Wireless announced today. These newest markets will join Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Tampa Bay, Orlando ...

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Florida Tech, Ave Maria, Stetson add to Florida's growing list of college football programs

07/06/11 Florida Tech, Ave Maria, Stetson add to Florida's growing list of college football programs

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Local golf: FGCU recruit Hernandez tied for seventh at Florida Boys Junior Championship

07/06/11 Florida Gulf Coast University recruit Jack Hernandez of Fort Myers shot a 72 and is tied for seventh after the first round of the 57th Florida State Boys Junior Championship.

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College swimming: FGCU's incoming class ranked 24th in the country

07/06/11 FGCU head coach Neal Studd announced the addition of 14 student-athletes to the 2011-12 FGCU swimming and diving roster that includes a class of 10 swimmers ranked 24th in the nation according to Collegeswimming.com.

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Official questions why Flagler gas prices higher than Volusia's

06/24/11 Price gouging. That's what some people, such as Flagler County Commissioner George Hanns, think gas station owners are doing to customers in Flagler County.

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Treasure Coast small business owners, economic leaders discuss region's outlook

06/24/11 With a lot of people out of work and many upside-down on mortgages, Treasure Coast residents wonder about a turnaround.

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Your guide to choosing a college

06/24/11 Barry University 11300 NE 2nd Ave., Miami Shores, FL 305-899-3100, www.barry.edu Barry is the second-largest Catholic university in the Southeast and offers over 100 degree programs.

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Gators must get past Vanderbilt again for shot at National Title

06/23/11 OMAHA, NE- Florida (52-17) and Vanderbilt (54-11) will meet for the sixth time this season on Friday afternoon at the NCAA College World Series.

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Florida Gators Football: A Look at the 2012 Offensive Commitments & Targets

06/23/11 It's early in the process, and, remember, a verbal commitment is non-binding. But Will Muschamp and his staff are off to a good start recruiting the Class of 2012. The Gators have commitments from nine 4-star prospects (per rivals), three 3-stars and a 2-star kicker (most at that position aren't exactly graded with constellations). Today, we'll take a look at the commitments on offense, as well ...

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Smoke cloaks Strand

06/23/11 Light, thin smoke has lingered in the skies above the Myrtle Beach area for several days this week, and authorities attributed it to two separate wildfires in Georgia and North Carolina, and strong winds pushing smoke into the Grand Strand.

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Big Bend and Florida News Briefs

06/23/11 The Leon High Class of 1981 will hold its 30th reunion July 30 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Another Broken Egg Cafe off Capital Circle Northeast. Dinner will be provided by Seineyard Seafood Restaurant.

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St. Johns County Studies Traffic at Mickler's Landing

06/14/11 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- It's not just Mickler's Landing that's seeing more people this year compared to other years. St. Johns County beaches are busier than they have been in years.

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MARY M. DUSENBERY

06/14/11 Mrs. Mary M. Dusenbery, 96, passed away peacefully Tuesday June 7, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Mary-Virginia Mason (John) and two sons, Howard Dusenbery (Kristen) of Weaverville, NC and James Dusenbery (Barbara) of New Milford, NJ; 5 grandchildren, Peter, Colleen, Annie, Michael and Jesse and 4 great-grandchildren Kaley, Darby, Regan and Sophia.

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Lindsey Buckingham Announces New Album and Tour

06/14/11 Some big Lindsey Buckingham news for you, not only can you catch him live in tour this fall but he'll also be releasing a brand new solo album

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Henry Johnston Allison Jr.

06/13/11 Kathleen Aspinwall Gentry Kathleen Aspinwall Gentry, age 93, of Fernandina Beach, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Riverwood Center in Jacksonville.

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